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Private Garden, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Walk to Beach, Minutes to Historic Downtown, $300 in Free Tickets

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A covered patio area with a grill, seating, and a garden with red flowers and a palm tree.
A hot tub with steps, a covered patio area, and outdoor seating with cushions.
A beach with a wooden walkway leading to the water, a clear sky, and a few umbrellas on the sand.
An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, a fire pit, and a wooden fence in the background.
A patio area with a hot tub, outdoor seating, and a covered entrance.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Castle Otttis

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Hot tub on site
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Place, Usina Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle Otttis
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Vilano Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Master

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

St. Augustine

Vilano Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine, is home to this holiday home. Lightner Museum and World Golf Village are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit St. George Street and St. Augustine Premium Outlets. Ready for a night out? Consider Castle Otttis and The Conch House Restaurant. Kayaking and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
Map
St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Usina Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Castle Otttis - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Vilano Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tolomato River - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. George Street - 13 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Schooner's Seafood House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Refuel Coffee - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Spot - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Beaches On Vilano - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Garden, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Walk to Beach, Minutes to Historic Downtown, $300 in Free Tickets pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Private Garden, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Walk to Beach, Minutes to Historic Downtown, $300 in Free Tickets?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Garden, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Walk to Beach, Minutes to Historic Downtown, $300 in Free Tickets?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Garden, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Walk to Beach, Minutes to Historic Downtown, $300 in Free Tickets?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Garden, Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Walk to Beach, Minutes to Historic Downtown, $300 in Free Tickets located?

Located in Vilano Beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Usina Beach and Vilano Beach. Castle Otttis and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway 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. 75 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Home away from home

Clean, cozy and comfortable
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that The House of Shells met your expectations and provided such a clean, cozy, and comfortable setting for your stay. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we hope to welcome you back for another delightful visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second summer using this property and it was a joy. Everything was fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that The House of Shells met your expectations once again and that you had a fantastic stay. It’s an absolute joy for us to host delightful guests like you each summer. We truly appreciate your feedback and are grateful you chose to stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another glorious stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family of 4 along with our two dogs. The beach was barely a 2 min drive away and the area was very peaceful. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay for our time in Florida.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that The House of Shells provided a perfect stay for your family of four and your two dogs. It’s fantastic to know that you enjoyed the peaceful area and the proximity to the beach. We truly appreciate your feedback and are grateful you chose to stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that The House of Shells met your expectations. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed your stay. We truly appreciate your feedback and are grateful you chose to stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent host, excellent place! Would totally recommend and stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet neighborhood with convenient shopping center and good restaurants. The house was clean with everything we needed. The host communicated very well and it was seamless check in and check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar, 2026
Thank you so much for your review! We’re thrilled to hear that The House of Shells was everything you hoped for during your stay. It’s fantastic to know you appreciated the clean house, convenient shopping, and nearby good restaurants. We’re delighted that you found our communication and the check-in and check-out process seamless. We’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming, the unit was very well appointed and beautiful! Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the unit and felt welcomed. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as expected. It was very clean. We felt safe in the location. I had some questions, I texted the host and got a reply within minutes. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

House of shells

After a 9 hour road trip we (4) of us arrived at the cute “house of shells”. Such a cute place and very comfortable seating in the living room and a nice private back patio A nice breeze coming off the ocean, very comfortable beds. You can be at the beach in literally minutes or you can be down town very fast. We really enjoyed our stay, wishing we could have had a few more days there . The host’s were very quick to answer any questions we asked. We would love to stay there next time we get a chance to visit St Augustine.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that The House of Shells was perfect for your stay and comfortable for your group after a long trip. It’s fantastic to know you enjoyed the comfort and convenience, with a quick walk to the beach and easy access to downtown. We're delighted our hosting met your expectations and appreciate your kind words. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay at the Boho cottage. Very nice mountain cabin. Includes everything you need to feel at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Dec, 2025
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re so glad you had a great stay and felt at home. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Very cozy stay. Close to the beach very clean and great price
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jun, 2024
B, thank you for your review and stay. We are so glad you were cozy and enjoyed the location! We would love to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great property, will stay here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family vacation spot

Great stay! The space was clean and in a great location for exploring.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2023
Lisa, thank you for your review and stay. It was a pleasure hosting you! We strive for you to have all you need to make lasting memories in St. Augustine! We would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Our stay was seamless. Great location, easy parking, walking distance to beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr, 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review, Kirk! We are thrilled to hear that The House of Shells provided you with a seamless stay. It's wonderful to know that you appreciated the great location, easy parking, and the convenience of being within walking distance to the beach. Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and we would love to welcome you back for another stay with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We enjoyed the privacy of the backyard area with the hot tub and fire pit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Feb, 2025
Thank you for your review, Shannon! We are thrilled you enjoyed the backyard with the hot tub and fire pit! Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we would love to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We enjoyed our morning walks in this quite neighborhood. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2022
Mark, We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us! We would love to have you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

Perfect location for the beach, St. Augustine, and golfing in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr, 2024
Stephanie, thank you for the review and stay. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and loved the location! We strive to provide all you need to make lasting memories in St. Augustine! We would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun beach getaway

Nice clean property and easy access to multiple beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May, 2023
Anne, We strive for our guests to have a 5-star experience and we are pleased to hear we were able to do so for you and your family. We hope to continue to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location, very clean, well-maintained and beautiful place!

Perfect condition, very clean, smelled great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! We hope you come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent home away from home

Nice neighborhood that’s close to everything you could want.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun, 2023
Richard, it was a pleasure hosting you, and we are thrilled you had a 5-star stay! Can't wait to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

All the amenities. Close to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2022
Thanks for the review, Kenneth!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

House of Shells

The interior and patio were just as nice as the photos reflected. The condo is very comfortable to stay in. We had two minor issues that the management company addressed quickly. The neighborhood is quiet and we enjoyed our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review, Steven! We are thrilled to hear that The House of Shells provided a comfortable stay for you. It’s wonderful to know that the interior and patio met your expectations and that you enjoyed the quiet neighborhood. We apologize for the minor issues you encountered, but we’re glad our management team was able to address them quickly. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we highly appreciate your feedback. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive and easy to work with. The home was clean and everything in working order, including the hot tub. Location is great but the walk to the beach is about 20 minutes for those with little ones that need to bring a wagon. Easy drive to public beach parking as well. We appreciated the coupons for local sweet shops!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec, 2025
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! It’s great to know the location worked well for your stay, and we appreciate your suggestions. We’re happy you enjoyed the local coupons, too. We’d love to host you again on your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Villano Beach

Enjoyable break from the weather in the North!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan, 2025
Thank you for your review and stay. We are thrilled it was a 5 star experience! We would love to welcome you back for another memorable stay in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay

The house was extremely clean and well furnished. After spending the week at the Players Championship golf tournament, it was great to come home to the hot tub before grilling dinner and enjoying the fire pit after dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar, 2025
Rich, thank you for the excellent review. We are so glad you enjoyed the home and amenities! It was a pleasure hosting you and we would love to have you back!
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