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Surfside Oceanfront Cottage w/ Beach Access!

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Located close to Vilano Beach, Surfside Oceanfront Cottage w/ Beach Access! provides a firepit, a playground, and laundry facilities.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Surfside Oceanfront Cottage w/ Beach Access!

  • Pack your sunscreen and favorite bathing suits for the ultimate beach retreat when you visit St. Augustine and stay at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation rental cottage situated directly on the beach. With beaches, historical sites, parks, and attractions just minutes away, there won’t be a dull moment during your visit! Upon return to the property from adventuring all day, fire up the gas grill on the patio, make a snack in the kitchen, or unwind in the living room watching TV.

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    Beachfront | Coin Laundry | Outdoor Shower

    Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bunk Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Living Room: 2 Queen Sleeper Sofas

    SHARED AMENITIES: Outdoor shower, picnic tables
    INDOOR LIVING: 50-inch Smart TV, ceiling fans, shower/tub combo
    OUTDOOR LIVING: Gas grill, patio furniture, fire pit, charcoal grill
    KITCHEN: Cookware, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, microwave
    GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, board games, complimentary toiletries
    FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), single-story cottage, 3 steps required to access
    PARKING: Marked spots in front of unit (2 vehicles)
    ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 1-bedroom property for 4 guests is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

    -- THE LOCATION --

    BEACHES: St. Johns County Ocean Pier (8.0 miles), Butler Beach (11.5 miles), Treasure Beach (12.9 miles), Crescent Beach Park (13.5 miles), Spyglass Public Beach (16.1 miles)
    PARKS: Anastasia State Park (5.5 miles), Washington Oaks Gardens State Park (23.3 miles)
    HISTORICAL: St. Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth (2.2 miles), Historic District (3.0 miles), Fort Matanzas National Monument (3.3 miles), Castillo de San Marcos (3.3 miles), Lightner Museum (3.8 miles), Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum (5.6 miles)
    ATTRACTIONS: Black Raven Pirate Ship (3.6 miles), St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park (5.6 miles), Marineland Dolphin Adventure (20.8 miles)
    AIRPORTS: Jacksonville International Airport (52.0 miles), Daytona Beach International Airport (59.2 miles)

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - Pet friendly w/ $150 fee (+ fees & taxes)
    - No events, parties, or large gatherings
    - Must be at least 25 years old to book
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in
    - NOTE: There is another bookable vacation rental on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay
    - NOTE: This single-story cottage requires 3 steps to access

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About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Vilano Beach, a neighborhood in St. Augustine. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vilano Beach and Anastasia State Park, while Lightner Museum and World Golf Village are cultural highlights. Ready for a night out? Consider Castle Otttis and The Conch House Restaurant. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as motor boating. Visit our St. Augustine travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A red lifeguard tower on a sandy beach with a clear blue sky.
    Vilano Beach
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A sunset over the ocean with waves on the shore.
    Vilano Point Beach
    17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Tolomato River
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vilano Beach Pavilion
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • beach near Inlet Marina
    3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Schooner's Seafood House
    7 min drive
  • Michael's St Augustine
    15 min walk
  • Beaches On Vilano
    18 min walk
  • The Reef
    3 min drive
  • Aunt Kates
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surfside Oceanfront Cottage w/ Beach Access! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Surfside Oceanfront Cottage w/ Beach Access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surfside Oceanfront Cottage w/ Beach Access!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Surfside Oceanfront Cottage w/ Beach Access! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Vilano Beach cottage is steps from Vilano Beach and 3 mi (4.8 km) from St. George Street. Vilano Point Beach and Tolomato River are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Surfside Oceanfront Cottage w/ Beach Access! Reviews

7.2

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

9.4

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

The property is in a great location! The beach is just behind the property, quick easy access. Publix is less than a mile down the road. The owner was very responsive & provided specific details to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful time! Great location, beautiful beach, wonderful memories made. ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great location; helpful host

The cottage is steps away from the beach! The beach was practically empty at times and it was very relaxing. A short drive to downtown where there are lots of shops and restaurants to explore. Host was very kind and responsive. Check in/out was a breeze.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Beach house

Very cute house however floor is comming off . Needs new tile floors . House is spacious and on beach . Close drive to downtown .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from Home

The beginning of the trip was enjoyed by my parents for their 44th wedding anniversary and then my family and I came to enjoy the last night all together and see the moon rise over the ocean and then the sun rise over the ocean. Besides the tile needing to be replaced (which they are doing) this cottage was clean and felt like a home away from home! Kimberly was communicative and friendly the entire time! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stay okay!

Pleasant stay. Wonderful thanksgiving dinner was made in the cute kitchen. Close to ocean but not really on it—could only see a tiny sliver of water from door/window. No firepit as shown on listing. It’s an old house with character but in need of some tile work—many tiles so shattered that they are more like gravel than tile. BUT the place was super clean and Kim was an awesome communicator—made the stay even more delightful!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Review 07-2023

Location was perfect. The house was lacking in cleanliness and the kitchen did not have the basics, like a can opener. The bathrooms needed serious updating. All the drains in the house were extremely slow draining
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Kim was outstanding; responding to questions promptly via text messaging. The private beach access was perfect.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute beach house

This is a cute beach house large enough for a family of 4 . Too bad the tile floor is completely comming apart and
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

cottage

Gross !!!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Review of Our Recent Stay – Not Clean and Poor Conditions

I wish I could say our stay was better, but it was very disappointing. The house was dirty—two of the four beds had sand in them, the furniture smelled bad, and the dishes were sticky and not clean. The laundry area is outside, which would have been fine, but a heads-up would have been appreciated.The worst part was the lack of heat. This was a Christmas trip for my family, and it was cold. The only heat source was the oven and three small heaters for the entire house. This made it especially difficult since I have a child who needs a clean, comfortable environment due to her illness.We ended up leaving a day early. I would not recommend this property. The only reason I’m giving two stars instead of one is because the host did send a welcoming text, but the conditions were truly closer to one star.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Access to beach was great, that is the only positive thing I can say about the property! It was dirty, falling apart, in desperate need of repairs. Duct tape holding shower curtain together. Shower handle fell off. Shower liner moldy. Window ac units not efficient. Tile floors are broken and coming up, they put rugs over them!! The kitchen very sparse with kitchen utensils! For this price, it’s a rip off!! Host was efficient.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spacious, and felt like a home away from home. We especially enjoyed spending time on the outdoor patio and watching the sunrise . The host was friendly, responsive, and made sure our stay was enjoyable from start to finish.We highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a peaceful beach getaway and would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Disappointed

Pros- Great location. Steps from beach, close to historic St Augustine Comfortable beds Cons- (we)2 senior citizens, a young couple and 10 month old baby rented for 4 days, 3 nights. -it’s Hot! Bring fan(s). Each bedroom has a AC unit however, the main living area has a tiny unit that can not keep up with the heat. We were promised fans from the beginning but never did receive. -Dining room and living room furniture is in bad shape. Several dining room chairs have visible repairs, one we removed because I was concerned it might collapse. -Floor Tiles in kitchen and dining room have numerous cracks, covered mostly with throw rugs. OK for adults but potential safety issue for little ones. -no hot water -no Wi-Fi due to wrong info given. Huge issue when having multiple baby monitors/devices. Was rebooted late on second day. -grill does not work. -We had company our last evening another young couple with baby. No party! While we were eating dinner on the patio a gust of wind hit the umbrella and shattered the glass top table. Two people received minor cuts. I notified management via text right away. Management came to door at 8:30pm telling us to Vacate immediately. They never asked if everyone was okay, just accused us of “destroying their property “.. They called the police trying to reinforce us to leave, instead the Officers looked all inside and out and suggested we take pictures to CYA. - Let’s just say our relaxing vacation turned into a stressful stay. There was more, but we’re not trying to be petty. It appears we were first to rent and it showed. This place has great potential, however I do hope that they make some improvements to make it a pleasant and comfortable stay for others moving forward.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beach weekend

The little cottage was in a great location, easy access right out to the beach. During a thunderstorm the electricity went out a few times and we had to go around another unit to reset the breaker. Outside shower to rinse off all the sand was great! This is an old cottage, don’t expect any frills but it was a perfect stay for two teenagers and three adults with the pull out sofa sleeper!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024