Title: Gateway to the Atlantic | 15min to Nights of Lights - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Gateway to the Atlantic | 15min to Nights of Lights Vacation home with kitchen, 4-minute walk to Vilano Beach ## Photo gallery for Gateway to the Atlantic | 15min to Nights of Lights ![Property grounds - Gateway to the Atlantic | 15min to Nights of Lights (Vilano Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88260000/88253300/88253220/672e9182.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - Gateway to the Atlantic | 15min to Nights of Lights (Vilano Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88260000/88253300/88253220/0d30f00b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Gateway to the Atlantic | 15min to Nights of Lights (Vilano Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88260000/88253300/88253220/39fc96d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Gateway to the Atlantic | 15min to Nights of Lights (Vilano Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88260000/88253300/88253220/f6ae686e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Gateway to the Atlantic | 15min to Nights of Lights (Vilano Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88260000/88253300/88253220/27ac47dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located near the Intracoastal Waterway, this beach retreat offers a private backyard patio with bistro table set and an oversized balcony with outdoor dining table and seating. Guests can enjoy 2 guest bedrooms, a full guest bathroom, laundry facilities with detergent and access to ping pong and corn hole in the garage. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81797 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Gateway to the Atlantic | 15min to Nights of Lights <1st Floor> GUEST BEDROOM 1: Queen bed, Smart TV, Closets (Sleeps 2). GUEST BEDROOM 2: Queen bed, Smart TV, Closets (Sleeps 2). GUEST BATHROOM: Shower/Tub combo located next to guest bedrooms (Full). LAUNDRY: Washer Machine and Dryer with detergent. GARAGE: Two car garage complete with 6x beach chairs, beach cart, boogie boards, ping pong, and corn hole. PATIO: Private backyard patio with bistro table set. PARKING: The driveway can accommodate four standard size vehicles. PUBLIC BOAT RAMP: Bring your boat! Boating Club Rd has a public boat ramp for easy access to the Intracoastal Waterway - Matanzas River - 1- street over. <2nd Floor> MASTER BEDROOM: King bed, Ensuite full bathroom w/ massive shower, Smart TV (Sleeps 2). KITCHEN: All new electric appliances, California-style Island w/ three bar stools, open-concept. DINING ROOM: Dining table for 6 guests. LIVING ROOM: Queen pullout sofa, Accent chairs, Coffee table, Smart TV (Sleeps 2). BALCONY: Oversized balcony with outdoor dining table and seating with a view! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free 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 - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Bodyboard - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,797 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123520000/123518700/123518658/4f6e6401.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lux Stay! 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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 855883 ## About the area Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Vilano Beach, a neighborhood in St. Augustine. While the natural beauty of Vilano Beach and St. Augustine Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out World Golf Village. Potter's Wax Museum and St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Gateway to the Atlantic | 15min to Nights of Lights Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 7.4 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### KAREN S. Jan 31, 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy From the beginning to the end of our stay, was wonderful. So welcoming. The cleanliness was spot on, perfect. The location wonderful. We want to come back in the warmer months and spend more time. Thank you for such a lovely stay. ##### KAREN S. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley G. Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was comfortable for our short stay ##### Ashley G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Laura M. Jun 21, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unbending owner We never stayed. Wrong dates booked and owner wouldn’t refund or change dates. Working with VRBO on it but the owner/ mgt company is unfriendly and unkind. We never even stayed and they kept my money. ##### Laura M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily H. May 5, 2025 ##### Emily H. 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