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The Starling: History and Charm Awaits

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Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, oven, and stainless steel range hood.
Relax in this inviting living room with a large sofa, flat-screen TV, and traditional coffee table.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with appliances, a kitchen island, and pendant lighting.
Stroll up to the charming entrance, where a wooden deck and white fence welcome you to a cozy abode.
Enjoy cooking and relaxing in this kitchen with a sink, coffee maker, and speakers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

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.

The Starling: History and Charm Awaits

Your downtown St. Augustine retreat awaits at The Starling. Located in the heart of the nation's oldest city, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom historic home is perfect for your next vacation. Charming & convenient, this home offers modern conveniences such as a chef's kitchen, & completely remodeled bathrooms, while maintaining its original 1935 charm. If you are looking for an authentic St. Augustine experience, then look no further than The Starling!

All bedrooms and the two full bathrooms are on the second floor. Just the half bath and the main living area of the home are on the first floor.

Available 24/7 by phone, text, email & Airbnb

Must be at least 25 years old to book, primary renter must be present during entire stay.

Pets are strictly prohibited. A fine of $500 will be assessed if traveling with a pet. This includes emotional support animals ( ESA) ADA Services dogs need prior approval and will be charged an additional $500 non refundable fee. Unapproved dogs on property will be charged  the non refundable $500 fee, as well as loss of rental deposit.

Outdoor security cameras located at the front and back entrances.
You must be at least 25 years of age in order to make a reservation. The person who makes the reservation must occupy the residence for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

The Proper Group Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

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

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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 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

107862

About the area

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St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Flagler College - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. George Street - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lightner Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Prohibition Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Time of St Augustine - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪St Augustine & Seafood Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ann O'Malley's - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Starling: History and Charm Awaits pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Starling: History and Charm Awaits?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Starling: History and Charm Awaits?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Starling: History and Charm Awaits located?

Located in Downtown Historic District, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Flagler College and St. George Street. Grace United Methodist Church and Memorial Presbyterian Church are also within 5 minutes.

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The Starling: History and Charm Awaits Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

Our stay was great. The house was very clean & everything worked. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

We had a wonderful stay at the house. It was very convenient to the historic district, but was very quiet. The kitchen and bathrooms were modern in this beautiful old house. We had plenty of room for our extended family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Walking distance to EVERYTHING...and I dont like walking...so that says something...CLOSE ! We stayed 3 nights and didnt crank the car. Breakfast lunch and dinner ...a massage, shopping, and live music...all a short walk away. AND, it's a quiet neighborhood...you would never know you were THAT close too so much ! Next time, we bring the wives ! Oh, the beds were comfortable, nice new kitchen, coffee pot/pods...off street parking. A great place !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

It was great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10

We enjoyed our stay at the Starling! The home was very comfortable and we were able to walk most places which was so convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

We were in town for a wedding at the White Room for the first night of lights and walked everywhere. This property was perfect location to all the restaurants. The beds were very comfortable. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

Property was beautiful and in the most convenient area of historic St. Augustine. We loved sitting on the spacious front porch every night while the horse drawn carriages strolled by. We walked everywhere we needed to go. Cant wait to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10

Extremely clean. Kitchen has all necessary items for guests to cook meals with ease. Spacious and decorated for comfort and charm. Beds extremely comfortable. Updated home and yet warm and historical. The kind of home you’d feel excited to stay in and lounge around.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10

You cannot find a better location for visiting historic St. Augustine during Christmas. Our family stayed at this wonderful home during a very busy time. We were within walking distance of St. George St. and enjoyed sitting on the porch watching the people walking past. The home is updated with four nice bedrooms, plenty of room for our family. Unfortunately, the weather was very cold and the heat went out. We spent one very cold night and had to leave because there was no communication on what they were doing or when the heat would be fixed. This pretty much ruined what had been a great vacation. We now did get refunded for the day we left early. Therefore, we would gladly stay here again, we liked it that much!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

The Starling is a great house with wonderful 1930s charm while not lacking modern amenities and in a great walkable neighborhood in close proximity to the heart of St. Augustine. My main critique is that there is no physical 'guidebook' or house overview/stay info. The property manager tried to send a link initially but the link didn't work (I'm guessing a problem with the VRBO app messaging) so I had to call and get rerouted through the phone number listed in order to get the wifi information. It took the property manager a couple days to send the link again (unsuccessfully) so the response timing could be better. There were several other questions we had but didn't get answered because we didn't get the guidebook or response until a couple of hours before checkout. Overall we had a great time and loved the house but a simple printed version of the guidebook would have avoided all of the issues we ran into
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10

The lovely front porch, beautiful updates to home and spacious rooms made up for lack of towels, washcloths, shared hall bath without a shower curtain, (all six of us had to use the master shower) squeaky bunk bed in third bedroom (son moved to couch it was so loud) and second bedroom bed on the floor. Loved sitting on the porch. We loved walking to downtown shops. Would stay again but only if squeaky bed was changed and shower curtain put in place so all would be comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10

The house was a great old house with a lot of character. Perfect entertaining house, loved the layout and porch and convenient being so close to town. Two complaints-house smelled very musty when walking in door (apparently is in a flood zone). Also, odd that the only shower in the house is in the master bathroom. Everybody had to use that one shower which could be inconvenient. There is a deep tub in the main bathroom in the hallway with a shower held handle but no shower curtain so basically useless. You’d think the main bathroom would be the one with the shower 🤷🏻‍♀️. Would stay here again tho. Parking on site was also a key item.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

The house was perfect! Quiet neighborhood, but within walking distance to downtown. There is also a park only a block away that the kids really enjoyed. The house was updated, clean, and the kitchen was well equipped. The hosts were very responsive. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

This was a great property that was in an amazing location it made going to the downtown area and seeing the lights super convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

The house worked out great for our family of 7. It was also a great location for walking into town. It had its own off-street parking. I just wish it had a dining table to sit for meals. But we would go back again for everything else.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

Clean house, comfy beds and in walking distance to everything!! Very professional property manager / owner. Communication was great and they provided all the info we needed for the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

If I wrote everything that I loved about this house it would be a best seller novel!! Location Best Best Front porch ever Clean Comfortable beds Clean Just Perfect will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10

This was a perfect staycation, great location, walking distance from downtown. I highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10

Location is great and convenient to the historic district, restaurants and shops. This property appears to be relatively “new” to VRBO and has a few flaws that would make us not want to come back. First, the shared bath does not have a shower. This is a major design flaw in the renovation. Second, while the beds are comfortable, the bunk bed in the third bedroom squeaks so loudly when someone moves that it is difficult to sleep. Third, the amenity package has much to be desired (4 towels and 2 washcloths (in total) for a 3 night stay, toiletries for 1 night, no wine glasses, etc.). More importantly, no one responded to our request for additional towels and toiletries. Lastly, the front porch was filthy as all surfaces were covered with a black film. The good news is that everything but the shower issue can be fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10

We absolutely loved the location and the beautifully updated kitchen! Beds were comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022