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Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine

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Property grounds
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior detail
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 2620 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine

This comfortable king suite is the perfect home away from home in a charming historic neighborhood. The large eat-in kitchen with modern appliances is ideal for preparing meals during longer stays. Guests will appreciate the convenient washer and dryer, as well as the mini closet for storage. Simple room layout and walking-friendly location make exploring easy. Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea.

Communication is the key to a great stay and we hope to fulfill that experience!
Please contact me at any time! Looking forward to your booking and showing you a bit of Saint Augustine.

Welcome to “Vintage” Florida!
We are just off the beaten path, so you may hear activity early in the morning to late at night….It is a vibrant town!
Our blue home is next to a vacant business with access to parking behind the home as well as the front.
We are conveniently located next to US -1 (which is a busy road; apologies for disturbance ) easy on street parking or behind home. While we are sharing the property with other guests, it is important that guests respect each other. House rules are enforced! Quiet Hours 10pm-8am

We have created an easy self check in at Cincinnati. Enter through west side of the house (Next to closed business on Pone De Leon), up a few steps and it will be the first set of blue French doors to the right marked 5.

Secret Chef is a spacious king suite in a multifamily home. It features a pull-out sofa and chair in the bedroom, as well as a desk and chair in the entryway for work/study purposes. The property has a total of five units with private entrances and is conveniently located next to busy US-1. Located a few blocks away from the best uptown restaurants and shops, and within walking distance to historical sites. It's a 10-minute walk to the fort and 15 minutes to St. George. Grocery stores such as Aldi, Publix, and Winn Dixie are nearby for those who enjoy cooking. Free street parking is available in front and 40-amp EV charging in the back and extra spaces. The shared garden has seating and tables for guests to enjoy, as well as a grill for cooking local fish. The beach is only a 10-minute drive away. We do not provide spices as we prioritize sanitation and encourage guests to use their preferred products.

Walking is best, however bike, scooters, three wheelers rentals are available. Touristy town with trollies just a few blocks away or call a pedi-cab to pick you up at the front of the property!
Bikes are available for only guests staying on the property. Me'Lieu Property management is not liable for injuries when you ride off the property. Please inspect bicycles before riding. Please use and return with care. *report any damages for necessary repairs*
Parking Down Town 2.50 per hour, free after 5 pm and Sunday
Parking garage $20 a day (1 Cordova St)


Location is next to a vacant business. All of our properties are routinely treated for pests, but when the doors open bugs can come in; they love crumbs and open or unclean glasses of wine or pop, stagnant water from buckets and glasses and anywhere water accumulates, so please do your part! Definitely remember to use repellent when outdoors.
-Dogs are permitted on the premises subject to prior approval, and a thorough sweeping of the area is required upon departure.
-No smoking inside
-Trash bins are in the back parking lot
-Close bottles of wine or tie bags with open cans/bottles to keep bugs from coming in.
**Cleaners may forget things as there are other units/properties, so please let me know what we could drop off or if we could fix areas that may need attention. Apologies in advance and thank you for your understanding as we want to provide a wonderful experience as a growing small business.

Property manager

Huyen Le

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 620 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

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About the area

Map
St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. George Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Flagler College - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lightner Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪St Augustine & Seafood Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Ann O'Malley's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Milltop Tavern - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Mojo Old City BBQ - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine?

As of Jul 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine on Jul 30, 2025 start from CA $145.09, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine located?

Located in Uptown, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of St Augustine Antique Emporium, St. George Street, and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. San Sebastian River and Limelight Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

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Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

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

Review of stay

Great stay. Easy walk to town. Everything I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

ChadS

Saint Augustine Trip

Really nice place to stay and a good location.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle N.

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

Cute 2 day getaway

Great little hideaway and location in the heart of the historic district.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

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

Bruce

Nice rental, close to downtown. Recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Location was great! Space was perfect!

Had an absolute blast, the house was in a great location. Perfect for a couple to get away and enjoy everything the St Augustine has to offer.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

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

Lovely place with attentive management

The kitchen is decently equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Your Girl Friday LLC Paula M.

Our home away from home

We have stayed at this property many and we always have a great stay. The location is just ideal for walking into town and the unit is very comfortable. We will be back

10/10 Excellent

raquel v.

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

Short Visit

The room was adorable, and very functional. The location was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

Great place

Just as described. Great place and convenient! We will be back
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Todd S.

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

Teachers taking Spring Break

We had a nice stay. The property is only three block walk to the highlights of Old St. Augustine. We tried to wash dishes in the dishwasher, however it was not working. The kind owner offered to come and do the wash. It was nice to have a clothes washer and dryer in our room. We really had no issues other than our outside entry door lock would often stick and the would require us to wait two minutes for the electronics to reset. (This did get irritating, but really no big deal)
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Walter H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

St Augustine

The property is not in great shape and the picture does not reflect to actual conditions. There is damage to the walls and shower pan, the front door wood is rotting. The unit adjoining to the north had a dog that barked quite a lot.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

Great stay in St. Augustine

2nd year starting here. Love the kitchen and it is dog friendly. Short, walk to everything in historic district. Management, very nice and response quickly to a text message will definitely stay here again next year.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

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

Comfortable

It was a quick two night stay for my husband. We had all we needed during the stay. Bed was comfortable and we felt right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Patti H.

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

St. Augustine

Property was easy to find. Parking not easily accessible if you drive a truck or large SUV. Walking distance to restaurant and attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

malcolm

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

Quaint and Convenient

A nice walk to the historic district while very close to A1A for auto access in and out as needed. Large room, nice little yard and surroundings
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Outstanding location

We found the accommodations to be exactly as described. Everything was very clean, and the hostess was very accommodating and communicative. The location, spaciousness of the unit, a private courtyard to walk our little dog in made this an ideal property, for us , or anyone wanting to be with in walking distance of all of the downtown attractions, yet have the privacy and spaciousness of a private home. We would highly recommend this property and will be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthont R.

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

Weekend Getaway

Took the weekend getaway from Fri-Sun with my pet. Location was walking distance from the Historic District and a short drive to the beach. Recommend staying, large kitchen with comfortable sized bedroom. Tight bathroom space, place comes with washer and dryer. Its your own 1bed, 1bath apartment in St Augustine
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon G.

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

Cozy apartment near historic city center

Property was within a comfortable walking distance from historic downtown St. Augustine. The apartment was cozy and comfortable with all the necessary amenities. The off-street parking was a bonus and the neighborhood was quiet. While the backyard isn't a recreational area for dogs, the neighborhood was safe enough to walk our dog without any issues. Huyen was responsive and answered all our questions. We look forward to a return visit
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

Great stay in St. Augustine

Our arrival was early, and host let us check in . Very accommodating, kind and quick to respond. Great for our dog. Close to historic area for walking. Parking no problem. Apartment was cute, comfy bed. Nice bathroom. We used grill outside one night. Will return next year for sure.

8/10 Good

Nicole R., Winter Springs, FL

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cute little place

The property was very cute and pretty well kept (the yard could use some sprucing up/clearing out to cut down on mosquitos). It was a little further outside historic downtown than described but it was not terrible. We had an issue our first night and ended up having to contact the property manager well after hours. She was immediately responsive, which was appreciated. If I complained about anything, it would be the shower. It was VERY small, almost too small for my average build adult frame. Overall, great property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Sharon H.

Liked: Check-in, location

Tight quarters

We found the bedroom was to crowded with furniture and the bedside tables to big. The television was in an awkward place to view from bed. We ended up sleeping at the bottom of the bed. The parking was awkward as there were numerous trash cans in the way. We had a partial roll of toilet paper and called for more. We didn't find that complimentary the coffee was adequate. There should have been real coffee not instant with powdered creamer. There was one sugar. We won’t be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Leanna A.

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

What’s NOT in the pictures

I’ve stayed in a lot of VRBO properties and alway look for the same requirements. Parking included. King size bed. Top reviews. And location to attractions. This one hit it all so I immediately booked for our weekend getaway. Issue number one. Parking. Perhaps I’m extra cautious but I immediately thought there was no way I could leave anything valuable in my vehicle with the parking situation. Genuinely did not look safe. Interior; After walking down a TINY path to the entrance, I opened the door and was met by the immediate smell of mildew. I chose to believe maybe it had been closed up for a bit but when I noticed the dehumidifier running I knew it was a known issue. The bathroom has double doors that exit the exterior of the unit that are frosted glass paneled which was odd enough, but the shower is tiny. I noticed cracks in the shower floor and stepped in to see if it would support any weight. The floor was spongy and a brown water immediately bubbled up from the cracks. There’s no way I can bathe in there and not need a bath from my bath. I will say this. It’s is an adorable unit and is exactly like the pictures. Well decorated for what it is. And the linens appeared fresh. But it is an old unit and the water damage at the base of the doors and shower, sloping and buckling floor boards, and mildew smell take away all the charm. With asthma and a penicillin allergy, we chose to avoid any mildew or mold and got a hotel room at the Hilton down the road instead.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan H.

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

Exactly What I was Looking For!

This was exactly what I was looking for and 100% as pictured. I especially loved being able to walk to everything historic St. Augustine has to offer. The space was perfect from me and my 40 lb standard poodle; there was room for her travel crate and bed. The well-appointed kitchen meant I didn't have to eat out every meal, and everything was clean and welcoming. Communication with the host was quick and helpful and the pet fee process was simple and appropriate. I cannot wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024