Everything was great for our 5 night stay. The accommodations and attention to detail was appreciated by our family of 5 (3 children). Being steps away from the beach made our mini getaway very enjoyable.
The views were amazing and exactly as described. Check-in was super easy, parking was convenient, and everything was clean and comfortable. It was a quick stay for us, but we would absolutely book again and stay longer next time. Highly recommend!
We really enjoyed our stay. Linda had the fastest response times of anyone we’ve ever stayed with and was extremely helpful. We will definitely look to stay here again.
Our stay was excellent and the hosts were very communicative from the beginning of our stay to the end. We will definitely stay again and highly recommend Lindas
Everything was exactly as stated in the listing, it was a very peaceful location yet very close to downtown, restaurants, activities, etc…
Linda was very quick to respond to any questions I had. It was very clean and we hope to return for a longer stay soon!
The house was really great! I stayed there with my 3 kids teen and younger. The loved that we were so close to the beach! What was great was there were plenty of towels and beach towels!!! Usually I'm scrambling to do laundry for multiple trips to the beach. The beach is amazing, very flat and my kids were able to do some decent boogie boarding. The outdoor heated shower was definitely a plus! We will definitely be staying again!
We loved our visit! Short morning walk to delicious Kookaburra coffee and enjoyed it listening to the waves as we enjoyed it on the porch of cottage 2. Everything was lovely - super clean and can’t beat the location…beachside living and just 15 min from downtown sites.
Great host - easy check-in/out and sent awesome suggestions for dining and exploring.
Girls trip to visit St. Augustine for the holidays. House was the perfect spot. Close enough to the action but a quiet respite from all the hubbub when the day was through. House had everything you would need and WA’s immaculately maintained. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back
Everything about our stay at this beach house was wonderful. The views are stunning, and the beach is easily accessible. So many small details in this house make it feel like a home. There are great restaurants within walking distance, yet the property is so incredibly tranquil and secluded.
We loved Cottage 2! It is clean, beautiful, spacious two stories, and has a great balcony for a fantastic ocean view! There is easy access to the beach at the end of the parking lot. Linda is a wonderful communicator and so very nice! We would definitely stay here again.
This house was absolutely perfect. Loved that it was supplied with everyday essentials like toilette paper, paper towels, dish soap, etc. The only downside was the beach for me. It was full of shells and I had expected the white fluffy sand. I would come back though!
Perfect location equipped with everything you need
We booked this place along with the larger cottage next door for a family trip for my mother's birthday. Everyone absolutely loved Linda's cottages!
The cottage was well-equipped with everything we needed. The beach towels and chairs were very appreciated. It's nice not to have to travel with bulky beach items.
You can't beat the location. There are tons of good restaurants within walking distance, the historic district is just a short drive away, and we were steps away from the beach.
Linda is a great host. She really knows how to make you feel comfortable and she gave tons of great suggestions for restaurants and activities. I would absolutely recommend this cottage and will stay here again the next time we are in St. Augustine!
We were so impressed by the cleanliness of place! I always bring my own bedding on vacation...sheets, blankets and pillows...as I am not comfortable using those provided. But I had no problem curling with those in the house! The location is great. The house is spacious and the beach is clean and not crowded. We love St Augutine beach and would stay at this rental again and again. Only issue we had was the supply of kitchen supplies. They could use more baking pans and utensils.
Please call me while you are here next time. I have loads of extra pans and utensils. I will bring move over but next time I would love to help while you are still here : ) Always at your service, Linda Bayles
No hype in the description! The cottage has beautiful ocean views and it's a short stroll to the beach...great for running/walking (flat). Nearby there are plenty of great places to eat.
The cottage itself is very attractive...modern and clean. It may sound strange, but the most unusual aspect of the cottage is that both full bathrooms are fairly palatial. Of course, you don't spend much time there, but taking a shower is a real experience.
The upstairs living area is large and the appointments are upscale (e.g., kitchen appliances, washer/drier, large flat screen tv). The wifi seems pretty fast as well.
The downstairs bedrooms have comfortable beds and flat screen tvs as well.
This was our second visit to the cottage and on both occasions we've found Linda and her husband to be straightforward and helpful. The other three cottages in the complex offer options for larger groups. (We've been in one of them and it was very nice.)
It's not often that we stay somewhere with nary a complaint, but that's been our experience at Cottage Two. We look forward to returning!
Clean Rental and as pictured, great location next to restaurants and shops, close to beach, check in and out directions were clear and thorough. Would highly recommend this property.
We had a very memorable experience. This property was well maintained, close to the beach and easy to get to. The owners were super responsive and helpful. We would definitely stay again.
My name is Linda Bayles. I have been a Realtor in the Jacksonville/St Augustine area ranking in the Top 1% of Agents since 1998. In 2005 I walked into a 1926 beach cottage direct oceanfront on St Augustine Beach and knew I had found my calling. I wanted to 'Create' a vacation space for Families. Large extended families. A place were Cousins, Grandmothers, Uncles and Aunts can comfortably come together to reconnect and enjoy each other away from the demands of the outside world. I come from a large family of 5 children as does my husband, Brad. Some of my fondest memories are when we all got together to just 'hang out' for 3 or 4 days. The little ones always come up with a 'play'. The adults always congregate in the Kitchen passing down the 'Family Recipes' to the next generation and playing Games. We are a big Game playing family. Specifically Rummikub. We start them at 5 and My Mother is still going at 95. If you have never played, you must. I make sure there is one in each house. Once you are hooked and have one of your own, I hope you will think of your St Augustine stay every time you play.
So I bought that 1926 Craftsman, gutted it and turned it into The Chautauqua which sleeps 21. It has been a rewarding success. In 2011, my Father expanded the tradition and bought 4 homes on one Oceanfront compound on 9th Street. We could not believe our luck and spent the next year remodeling them into The Seaside Cottages. We started renting them in June of 2012. The Best part is not only the homes but the BEACH. There are only 18 streets on the “Best Beach” - No cars. No Catwalk. The ocean right at your door. Everything within walking distance.
In 2016 I moved to Downtown St Augustine and added 4 more Downtown Homes walking distance of St George Street, the Center of Historic Downtown and all the Restaurants, Sights and Music. It is absolutely charming at night. You will feel you are strolling an old European City. A must see.
I hope you will stay with us and create memories you will cherish for a lifetime. Feel free to call me any time day or night at 904.465.3852.
PS: I am also a Realtor. I work primarily as a Single Agent. There are not many of us out there. Most Realtors work as neutral Transaction Agents. You can google 'Buyers Agent' to get an overview of the difference. I think it is big. Just ask yourself the question, Would I want the other sides Attorney to represent me too? That's it in a nut shell but the amazing thing is, unlike Attorneys, it does not cost you anything to have your OWN Realtor representing just YOUR interest. We are all paid by the Seller. So .... I would love to help if you are thinking about buying or selling in the area. Just call and I will send photos of what's available. Once here I would love to give you a tour of the area and take you "shopping". We can see about 4 per hour and you have me as long as it takes.