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Interior
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Interior
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Saint Augustine, FL
  • Place, Butler Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Butler Beach State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, St. Augustine Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Pet Friendly

Barefoot Cottage is a delightful one-bedroom, one-bath beach cottage nestled in this first-floor unit, just a skip away from the beach in the enchanting North Crescent Beach area, south of historic downtown St. Augustine. Wake up to the gentle murmur of waves and invigorating ocean breezes. This residential area, free from towering condos or hotels, fosters a warm and homely atmosphere, ensuring you feel comfortable and at home.

Key Features:
- Conveniently situated steps away from the beach.
- Tastefully decorated with a coastal-style interior.
- The master bedroom features a comfortable queen bed, ample dresser, and closet space.
- Two twin roll-away beds for extra guests.
- Newly remodeled and beautiful bathroom.
- Central heating and air conditioning are provided.
- The efficient kitchen is well equipped with pots, pans, and utensils.
- For added convenience, a washer and dryer are also available.

Numerous excellent restaurants, including waterfront dining options, are within 1/4 to 3 miles. Enjoy leisurely walks in the neighborhood and on the beach, surf fishing, or guided fishing tours departing from downtown Vilano Beach. Kayaking in the Intracoastal Waterway is widespread, and local surfers and skimboarders also favor the area. Whether planning a short or longer getaway, Barefoot Beach Cottage offers a beautiful retreat.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2442870vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. Augustine

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Butler Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Flagler College Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Castle Otttis. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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Saint Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Butler Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Butler Beach State Park - 1 min drive - 1.4 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 2 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Anastasia State Park - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • St. George Street - 12 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪World Famous Oasis Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Libre - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming Cottage ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Pet Friendly?

As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Cottage ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Pet Friendly on 10 Jul, 2026 start from S$167, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Charming Cottage ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage ~ Steps to the Beach ~ Pet Friendly located?

Located in Butler Beach, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Butler Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from St. Augustine Beach. Matanzas River and Butler Beach State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay, right on the beach and was so close to everything to walk or drive! Had access to do laundry as well which is always a plus. Only thing is spotty cell signal which may have caused the tv to lag a bit when using the remote but other then that I wouldn’t change a thing! Thank y’all so much for hosting us!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach rental at an affordable price

Loved our stay here. Plenty of room and comfortable bed. No oven/stove top, but countertop burners available.would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shealyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place

I absolutely loved staying here!!! My first time to a Florida beach and this place was perfect! Just steps away from the beach and so close to town.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shealyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favorite Vacation Spot!

Really enjoy staying at this rental! Very close to the beach and dog friendly! Will definitely be repeat customers!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Apr, 2024
Thanks for your 5-star review! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alain A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, peaceful and location was great

Great experience all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec, 2021
Thanks for your 5-star review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krystal G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely, Quiet Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here! The property was updated and clean with a comfortable bed, it was a very short walk to a beautiful beach, and just a short drive from everything you’d want to see in St. Augustine. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MARY D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Flip flio

Cute liwer level space steps from the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy

My husband and I really enjoyed our stay. A cozy place and walking distance to the beach. Thumbs up. We would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick Time Out

Super chill spot…everything you need, nothing you don’t. Great location. Would book again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosaland J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach access

Very good location, it’s small and there isn’t a full size stove, just a two burner counter top stove. Very nice neighborhood. So glad they are pet friendly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, beach access on both ends of the block, one just two doors down. Beautiful beach, stores within easy biking distance. Comfortable bed. Unit is perfect for a couple. Only minuses- no stove, but there is convection/toaster oven that worked well. There is no view from the unit, which is a ground floor apartment, but it is so close to the beach that it is well worth the very reasonable cost. We were here to surf, sightsee, and visit family, and this fit the bill.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Getaway

The beach was lovely and we enjoyed St. Augustine. Would have enjoyed an oven in the kitchen. Challenging to cook a full meal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2024
Thank you for your review. The apartment you rented is an affordable getaway located directly across the street from the beach. While we don't advertise an oven as an amenity, the kitchen is equipped with a full-size refrigerator, microwave, hotplate, and a toaster oven. You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little place

We had a great time. The house is small but very clean and in a great location. The AC wasn’t working when we first arrived but the property manager was responsive and had a technician there within an hour to fix it. I would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quiet neighborhood, good parking close to building, large fenced back yard, updated accommodations. The management firm quickly responded to questions & concerns to our satisfaction.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Memorial Day weekend

My wife and I enjoyed our stay over the Memorial Day weekend. The property and the location were ideal for us. The beach walkover is located just a few houses down from the property making access to the beach extremely easy. Marty was a big help before, during and after our stay. Would definitely rent this location in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2023
Thanks Christopher! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

David m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

not a bad rental

noisy refrigerator safe neighborhood. close to beach. pet friendly. did not like streaming tv. not able to watch ncaa basketball- bummer!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joann H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

February get away

The property is in a great location. Its clean and has the basics. We made do okay without a stove. Marty and Dallas were quick to help us with our TV issues. My only suggestion would be a "visitor's book". A list of local restaurants, closest urgent care and instructions for tv, washer and dryer. We would come back to this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S. P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay at the beach

My husband, myself, and our Golden Retriever puppy had a relaxing few days at the beach. The cottage was clean and comfortable. The kitchen does not have a dishwasher or a stove/oven; however, a microwave, toaster oven and toaster were provided. We brought along a griddle and small travel grill which provided all we needed. Marty was responsive to any issues or questions we had. The location was wonderful! The beach cottage is in a quiet residential neighborhood, and there were several nice walkways over to the beach. We would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

An honest review

Home was located 4 doors from the public access 2nd row back. The only shower was broke, exhaust didn't work, refrigerator was so loud and noisy it kept us up at night, although fenced in back yard there was no door access to get to it. You had to go out the front door, through a gate to get to the back yard. Dont shut the tv off because you'll lose wifi signal and have to spend 20 min resetting the router which is in the owners upstairs unit. Only window worth looking out of is the front door which the owner installed frosted tint over so you can't see out anyway. Nice location, horrible accommodations. Actually left a day early. Not worth the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Mar, 2024
We are surprised to read your comments and not-so-honest review. We never heard from you during your stay, and if you had let us know, we would have addressed any of your issues. This home is on the first row, and the path to the beach is steps away. This is a well-priced property and an excellent place for a beach getaway!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Andrew V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Things to be aware of when you rent this.

The pictures are a bit deceiving, you don't have direct beach access, it's not just steps away , you have to walk down a few houses to get to the ramp in the photo. The house was clean, except for a little dust in the closet. I only bring that up for the amount of money you pay for cleaning charges and other fees associated with cleaning. Overall it felt like a hotel room though, and honestly I wish I would have just gone with one. There's only cable, no Netflix , Disney + ,etc. . They also say the kitchen was a "well equipped efficiency" kitchen but like I said this place is like a hotel room = a Microwave and a fridge, no oven or even toaster oven . I feel like for a house rental there needs to be more , and more honesty.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug, 2022
Thank you for your feedback. The property is as shown in the current photos on the listing. All the amenities for the unit are also listed there and a toaster oven was recently added. The unit is much larger than a hotel room and is across the street from the beach. Sorry you were not completely happy, but you did not read the listing. The location is great for a beachside vacation!
Verified

2/10 Terrible

clay t.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Renters Beware-Property NOT as listed

First;- There was no pull out sofa bed as advertised, it was a couch with recliners.I would have never rented this cottage for 4 people knowing that 1 guest had to sleep on the floor.- The blow up bed in the closet had a hole in it and would not stay inflated.- The A/C air filter was so clogged up it would hardly blow air out of the vents, not to mention dust blowing through the vents causing allergic reactions to everyone.- The refrigerator had eggs left from previous renter- Steps to the beach were more like blocks of walking.- We tried to keep up with the sand but were left with a broken broom and the vacuum; the smell coming out of it would gag you. "Just Disgusting" - Bathroom exhaust fan does not work.- The bathroom window doesn't lock.- Soap dispenser in the kitchen doesn't work.- There were only 2 little hand soaps to wash hands, no toiletries- No extra linen for anything. just pillow cases.- The coffee pot had used coffee left in it.- There was trash in the trash receptacle outside.- The dog run cords outside are a trip hazard and dont work. The harness clasps are rusted closed...so just an eyesore being left there The towels left for us to use smelled of weed and cigarettes!- Landscaping with weeds, dead palm in the front not like the pictures advertised and the front porch was just sad to sit outside...beautiful properties all around but not this one ..embarrassed to walk to this cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr, 2025
We apologize for your disappointment with the property. We have taken your concerns into consideration. If you had specific issues, we would have sent the housekeeper back to clean those areas again. This apartment is competitively priced, located just a few steps from the nearest path to the beach, and has many returning guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway

My husband and I and our fur baby stayed here for a long weekend. We had everything we needed. The location is absolutely perfect, quiet but close to everything and directly across from the beach! We sat on the front porch listening to the waves in the evening. The fence was missing a piece so it was not fully enclosed (understandable after the storm). This was not an issue for us as we weren’t worried about our dog running around without a leash, but some may want to know if that is back up. Also, we didn’t have WiFi or TV, but didn’t even report or reach out because we were there to enjoy each other and decided we didn’t need it! Overall great place for a quick getaway. We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice property

We loved to closeness to the beach. Very nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karson C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Barefoot Cottage Vacation

Great beachside location in a quiet neighborhood. Located close to St. Augustine amenities. Loved the fenced in backyard for the pets.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Marty

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Greetings from First Choice FL Vacation Rentals! We are a professional property management company, trusted by the owners of vacation homes to take care of housekeeping, reservations, maintenance, and guest care.

We live in St. Augustine and we take care of our homes and our guests! Enjoy a one-of-a-kind vacation experience in a unique property. Enjoy great service and convenience. You can trust that your home will be cleaned by professional housekeepers, and your calls will be answered by our dedicated team.

We would love to help you plan your perfect getaway!

What makes this property unique

Charming 1/1 Beach Cottage ~ Steps to the Sugar Sand Beach ~ Only minutes to Historic Downtown!

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