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Downtown Waterfront Cottage

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A view from a wooden deck to a lake with houses in the background.
A wooden deck with a pergola, a pink chair, and a view of a lake with houses in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a stove.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a stone fireplace.
A wooden house with a porch, steps, and a fenced deck area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • By the lake

    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near St. George Street
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fenced yard
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Saint Augustine, FL
  • Place, St. George Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lightner Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Flagler College
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Downtown Waterfront Cottage

Great location! Immaculate 2 bedroom 2 bathroom cottage in a friendly historic neighborhood on Lake Marie Sanchez. Plenty of off-street parking. A 10 minute walk, or less, to downtown St. Augustine - St. George Street and all attractions - and only a 10 minute drive to the beautiful surrounding beaches. A short walk to the Lincolnville Restaurants - the Ice Plant Bar and Distillery and the Blue Hen. Minimum age 25 to rent.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

No pets

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 765795vb
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

St. Augustine

Located on a lake, this holiday home is in Downtown Historic District, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by World Golf Village, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Anastasia State Park and St. Augustine Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider The Conch House Restaurant and Cafe Eleven Restaurant & Catering. Power boating, surfing/body boarding and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
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Map
Saint Augustine, FL

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Seafood Bar Grille - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dog Rose Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tradewinds Tropical Lounge - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Cornerstone Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Casa Reina - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Waterfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Downtown Waterfront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Waterfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Waterfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Waterfront Cottage located?

Located in Downtown Historic District, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center and St. George Street. Flagler College and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay. Great location.

Everything was as advertised. Very convenient location, friendly host, great house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spring getaway

Great location and Elliott is a great host. Very clean and enjoyed the back porch and lake view.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mother’s 80th

Very nice stay. Host on site was very nice and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Beautiful home in a great location. Super clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property

We would recommend this property to our friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location close to histori district

Beautiful room on the lake to drink coffee and watch sunrise. Very quiet and safe. Loved the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute place

It was a nice stay at the home. Everything in the house was just as the picture. I hay a lovely home.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location.

Perfect location for a quiet and relaxing trip with a nice host on premise ready to give locale suggestions.. Off-the-beaten-path but walking distance to great restaurants, tours and shops. Enjoyed the walking trail around the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Greqt house

My family enjoyes their stay in the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming waterfront cottage

Gorgeous cottage with very comfy beds! Convenient to everything! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

St Augustine

The property was as advertised and close distance to walk to downtown. We really enjoyed it and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place.

The house was very conveniently located . Loved the lake. The house itself was very comfortable. Communication with the caretaker was easy. Lots to see & do in St. Augustine. Would stay here again.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Host

Elliot and Dracula (the outside kitty cat) were great host. The house is very nice and very clean. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Home

Excellent location with a wonderful lake view seen through a wall of windows. Inside is like new with everything needed to enjoy your stay. Wonderful find that you won’t regret!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Convenient quiet neighborhood

House is located on a lake walking distance to downtown, restaurants, museums. Property was beautiful, clean and pretty well equipped for a comfortable stay. Perking was easy. Host was very welcoming and knowledgeable about the area. This house provided for a very relaxing stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location,spacious with a great view.

The property is located very close to old town and attractions, not even a ten minute walk. The house has beautiful open floor plan with two good sized bedrooms and two baths, the house was very clean and had all the essentials for cooking and just hanging out with a nice back porch that overlooks the lake, we visit St Augustine often and have rented several different VRBO’s, this is one of our favorites.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Home

This listing is just as it appears. So beautiful, centrally located, and in such a quiet area. We enjoyed sitting out on the back deck with a gentle breeze and watching all the wildlife. We also loved coming back to this house after a great long day exploring St. Augustine to the clam ambiance. The host is also very knowledgeable about the area and had some great recommendations. This was my first VRBO booking experience and I would 100% book this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful home

Home was very unique and comfortable. First rate accommodations and Elliott was so helpful. My daughter lost a ring and he found it and offered to mail it to us. Excellent service
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar, 2020
It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. The house was left in great condition. You guys are welcome to come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home - Super location!

Loved our 3-night stay at this property! House was immaculately clean, beds and furnishing very comfortable and kitchen adequately stocked. Location was an easy walk to downtown St Augustine. Our host was friendly, easy to communicate with and offered good suggestions for dining. The only suggestion I would offer is some sort of luggage rack, chair, ottoman in master bedroom for luggage. Also, no need for an alarm clock as there is a ROOSTER right next door that will let you know when the sun comes up!! ;D Overall a really nice stay and would definitely recommend to others!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location on the water

We stayed two nights at this charming little cottage. The home was clean and comfortable. The porch view is beautiful onto the water. The deck and patio furniture could use some TLC, not quite as pictured. The home was well stocked with quality towels, paper products, and kitchen tools. There wasn’t anything we found missing. Coffee maker is a drip coffee and not a keurig so bring some coffee grounds. Elliott, the host, was very welcoming. No need for an alarm clock as the rooster will let you know what time to rise (which we loved). Close proximity to town and we were able to walk to the fort and St George Street. It’s a fun little town and Elliott's restaurant recommendations were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful break at the start of summer

We stayed at the cottage for 4 nights, as a very quick getaway. Not only were all the amenity’s wonderful, but the cottage itself was decorated nicely, the proximity to downtown made our stay quite walkable. The neighborhood is lovely, the dining & coffee choices were great along with friendly staff. Our greeting concierge; JB was a great help in getting us settled, along with providing dining tips, & places to see. Whilst he is onsite; above the separate garage, he was never burdensome, but always available for a quick hello, as well as being able to offer suggestions if we needed any direction.The only complaint is not about the facilities, but rather the signs around the neighborhood, complaining about the rental properties, & a few comments when walking in this area about being out of towners. Frankly, given the makeup of the neighborhood, I’m a bit shocked at the lack of understanding that having rentals which are well maintained, never mind updated, adds to the home values, so the comments are quite boorish. We live in Bradenton, & have quite a number of rentals around us, so the attitudes encountered by a pair of 60 something’s were dumb.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very nice property

Kinda pricey
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

St Augustine gem!

Perfect location! Walk to town. Lovely view of the lake from inside and outside on the spacious deck. Elliot was a terrific host
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home, wonderful view!

The house is very nice and comfortable. Property is beautiful. Host was so helpful, suggested local sites. Walking distance to downtown. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property. Loved our view.

Excellent expérience. Loved the house- it was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Ashley Lecas

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Why they chose this property

This unique 1928 property was redesigned and rehabbed by the host. Brazilian walnut flooring, pecky cypress ceiling and Havana ceiling fans are just a few of the custom touches. There is high speed WiFi and Cable with 120+ channels (including ESPN). On the waterfront is a beautiful deck, the street side has a nice covered porch with a big table and chairs, overhead lighting and extra seating. Also features a brick fireplace (sorry but it is nonfunctional and strictly for looks).

What makes this property unique

House Rules:

No events, gatherings or parties.

No pets.

No smoking inside of the cottage.

Please do not use the internet to conduct any illegal activity.

Please treat the cottage and neighbors with respects.

Languages:

English

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