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The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 472 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine

The Mermaid’s Tale - newly renovated in Dec 2020! Circa 1900 cottage in the heart of historic St Augustine Lincolnville District! Walking distance to everything Historic St Augustine has to offer! Charming home is loaded with comfort & convenience! Find us on Facebook at themermaidstaleSTA.

Property manager

Sherri Nelson

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 780 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine St. Augustine

About the neighborhood

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St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lightner Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Flagler College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪St Augustine Fish Camp - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dog Rose Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tradewinds Tropical Lounge - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪One Twenty Three Burger House - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine located?

Located in Downtown Historic District, this vacation 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 mi (2 km).

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The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Samuel D.

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

Perfect!

Our stay was absolutely wonderful! Communication was spot on and the house was perfect for us. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert N.

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

Awesome as always!

The Mermaid’s Tale is a fantastic home in a great location with awesome owners! The home is a perfect, cozy home away from home that we feel blessed we discovered. It is fully equipped and always perfectly clean! It was our 3rd time staying, and we are looking forward to another visit next year!!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich G.

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

St Augustine Stay

Property as advertised - very clean and comfortable. An easy 10-15 minute walk to historic downtown depending on which part you’re going to. Host was great - check-in and out procedures communicated clearly. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

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

Great property

Had a wonderful December experience in St Augustine. Can’t say enough about the property and the entire experience. Would and will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

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

Perfect

The cottage was exactly what we needed. It felt like home away from home. It was clean and comfortable. We were able to walk to downtown Saint Augustine from the cottage without difficulty. We loved it!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

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

Weekend Getaway

The property was clean and quiet. The neighborhood was a 10 min walk to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Cute home within walking distance of downtown

Our family stayed at this charming home for the weekend. It was within walking distance of downtown and were able to walk to dinner and all the attractions we wanted. The home is beautiful and clean. It had all the amenities that make a stay more enjoyable such as soaps, paper products, and toiletries. They even had chocolates on our pillows Sherri was very attentive and check in and check out instructions were very clear.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D.

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

Fantastic

Property was very well kept. Very clean. Had all you needed. Host was very attentive and responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth A.

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

Family Vacation

Super cute and clean. Great for a family of four!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

A truly awesome home away from home

Our compliments to the owners for their obvious artistry in designing this pristine home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cute bungalow

Nicely restored, close to downtown in a nice, quiet neighborhood. Two enthusiastic thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Wonderful stay

Perfect stay for us. Very nice decor, loved the patio & outdoor lighting. The first day the dog next door was outside & barking but that didn’t happen again. We didn’t use the extra room with bunk beds but that would be great for a couple with kids. The location in Lincolnville was great- literally steps from the cultural center, close to the fish camp & ice house on Riberia street & walkable (about a mile) to downtown St Augustine. It was a great value & we’d stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

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

Delightful

Several blocks from most of historic area but walkable and with trolley stop at end of block. Adorable decor. Lovely shady deck on side. Everything in good condition. Plenty of towels. Kitchen well-equipped and supplied. Off-street parking. Good lighting both interior and exterior. Light switches well-labeled.It’s hard to find something to criticize.Pretty safe side-street for kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

Amazing Location!

First off the property itself is very nicely decorated and very CLEAN. The location is great for walking to pretty much any of the activities downtown. We had a great time and would 100% stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert N.

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

Cozy, well appointed cottage within easy walking distance to historic St Augustine!

Easy 1st time rental through VRBO and Sherri (property owner). House provided great ability to rest/relax, work (with great INTERNET), and enjoy all of St Augustine!
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

maddy h.

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

Amazing stay!

This house is wonderful! Super clean, cute, and owners were very responsive to all needs. The location is awesome, less than .5 mile walk to St George street for all the bars, restaurants and museums. Back porch was our favorite part. Would stay again!
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

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

Relaxing

very quiet and relaxing. Property is close to many activities, restaurants and shopping
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

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

Everything A

We only stayed 4 nights. The house was immaculate & comfortable. The only thing that we missed were luggage racks for our suitcases, a minor inconvenience. I'd to add that the coffee maker has a timed feature but is difficult to read. We learned the hard way to not plug the unit in until we were ready to brew.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camelia D.

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

Perfect Vacation Home! Beautiful, roomy, everything you need!

Perfect place for our family of 4 to stay. The home is beautiful, clean and had enough room for everyone and everything. I was even able to work out on the side deck. Close to all the downtown St Augustine activities so no need to worry about parking. A lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Mermaid’s Tale

The PERFECT house, the location, the cleanliness, the amenities. What else can I say! Oh…. And the host, ALWAYS available. You better book soon, ‘cause winter dates are filling fast!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

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

Fun in St Augustine

This house was clean and had everything you could possibly need for a great vacation. The outdoor sitting area was also very nice and enjoyable. The owner was prompt to answer any questions we had. The location is great as well, we were able to walk to many places or took a short Uber ride to where we wanted to go. We were there for a girls weekend and it was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kajsa S.

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

Possibly our favorite VRBO yet!

We loved this rental - clean, comfortable, nice decor (cute mermaid touches), quiet, convenient, had everything we needed. Cool neighborhood with lots of history. Easy access to everywhere we wanted to go. It was nice to have off street parking. Loved the front porch and deck on the side. Well equipped kitchen. Comfortable bed. Great communication with our host. Wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

What's not to love?

Great stay in a beautifully designed, cozy comfortable place. Loved the historic neighborhood, the comfortable beds and cute porch for morning coffee. It was just me and my husband for a few nights, but we loved the homey quiet feel, in contrast to a full day of activities. We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Quick get a way

Beautifully appointed, lovely outdoor spaces with comfortable furniture. Location was perfect for easy walking to town. Owner very responsive and helpful when we had issue getting football game on TV. The property met and exceded our expectations. Throughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023