Title: Oceanfront in Saint Augustine! Unmatched Ocean Frontage & Privacy! Beach House on Vilano Beach - 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 # Oceanfront in Saint Augustine! Unmatched Ocean Frontage & Privacy! Beach House on Vilano Beach Riverfront vacation home with a water park, steps from Vilano Beach ## Photo gallery for Oceanfront in Saint Augustine! Unmatched Ocean Frontage & Privacy! Beach House on Vilano Beach ![Outdoor dining - Oceanfront in Saint Augustine! Unmatched Ocean Frontage & Privacy! Beach House on Vilano Beach (St. Augustine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94850000/94841100/94841007/c3b7f4e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, books, stereo - Oceanfront in Saint Augustine! Unmatched Ocean Frontage & Privacy! Beach House on Vilano Beach (St. Augustine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94850000/94841100/94841007/364207b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books, stereo - Oceanfront in Saint Augustine! Unmatched Ocean Frontage & Privacy! Beach House on Vilano Beach (St. Augustine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94850000/94841100/94841007/e7617ea0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Oceanfront in Saint Augustine! Unmatched Ocean Frontage & Privacy! Beach House on Vilano Beach (St. Augustine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94850000/94841100/94841007/d772d6f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Oceanfront in Saint Augustine! Unmatched Ocean Frontage & Privacy! Beach House on Vilano Beach (St. Augustine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94850000/94841100/94841007/013fc59a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to Hercules By the Sea, a 4BR/2BA haven located directly on Vilano Beach. With jaw-dropping ocean views from every room and an expansive deck with alfresco dining, you can unwind in this private paradise. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82110 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## 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. ### Oceanfront in Saint Augustine! Unmatched Ocean Frontage & Privacy! Beach House on Vilano Beach Saint Augustine Oceanfront Beach Home Boasting over 2,000 square feet of modern living space, “Hercules By the Sea” is a private 4BR/2BA paradise located directly on Vilano Beach. Highlights include a well-equipped kitchen, plenty of flexible sleeping space, and jaw-dropping ocean views from every room in the house. An array of ocean-view outdoor space includes an expansive deck equipped with a three-burner gas grill and shaded alfresco dining. Enjoy waterfront meals at Cap’s on the Water, Aunt Kates, or The Reef, all of which are within a 5-minute drive. Historic downtown St. Augustine is only 8 minutes away. Enjoy immediate access to beautiful Vilano Beach, known for its brilliant blue waters and quiet, uncrowded shores — perfect for fishing, surfing, or skimboarding. Renowned waterfront eateries like Cap’s on the Water, Aunt Kates, and The Reef are all within a 5-minute drive. Visit world-famous sites like the Lightner Museum, Castillo de San Marcos, or the St. Augustine Distillery with ease — historic downtown St. Augustine is only an 8-minute drive. Home to The Players Championship, TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach is a scenic 25-minute drive up A1A ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### 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 ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Gas grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Golf - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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 ### General - Unit size: 2,110 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64710000/64700800/64700733/4ee5a046.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seamora - 3 min walk to Ocean/Hot Tub/Firepit/Pets Vilano Beach - Ocean view - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.6 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=64700733&PinnedHotelID=64700733&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109090000/109089100/109089067/09dde3d0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oceanfront Oasis w BBQ Pet Friendly Beach Access Vilano Beach - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 15 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-06&endDate=2026-02-07&selected=109089067&PinnedHotelID=109089067&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116590000/116588300/116588260/3e70c45e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW! 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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 herculesbythesea\_4 ## About the area Located on the waterfront, this vacation home is in Vilano Beach, a neighborhood in St. Augustine. St. George Street and St. Augustine Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Vilano Beach and St. Augustine Beach. World Golf Village and Potter's Wax Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our St. Augustine travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Augustine.dx6047864) [View more Vacation homes in St. Augustine](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Augustine-Private-Vacation-Homes.d6047864-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.93755%2C-81.29931&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=y0EyC3n9lPmhiNdjuR_iVTjQLlA=) St. Augustine, FL ### What's nearby - ![Vilano Beach, Florida lifeguard stand shortly before sunset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634722142832/107ae357-ee87-44c6-a2c9-11815ac904dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Vilano Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - ![St. Augustine Beach showing landscape views, general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063024/39cd840b-b39a-41a7-bc56-6ce5a543f60b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. Augustine Beach 16 min drive \- 15.1 km - Usina Beach 5 min walk \- 0.4 km - Tolomato River 12 min walk \- 1.0 km - Castle Otttis 2 min drive \- 2.8 km ### Getting around - St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) 12 min drive ### Restaurants - Circle K 10 min drive - The Spot 10 min drive - Beaches On Vilano 4 min drive - The Reef 19 min walk - Cap's on the Water 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Oceanfront in Saint Augustine! Unmatched Ocean Frontage & Privacy! Beach House on Vilano Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Oceanfront in Saint Augustine! Unmatched Ocean Frontage & Privacy! Beach House on Vilano Beach? ### Where is Oceanfront in Saint Augustine! Unmatched Ocean Frontage & Privacy! Beach House on Vilano Beach located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Oceanfront in Saint Augustine! Unmatched Ocean Frontage & Privacy! Beach House on Vilano Beach Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee W. May 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vacation Home and Spot Hercules by the Sea was a great home. The home was clean and provided many amenities. The kitchen was stocked with coffee, cleaning supplies and laundry supplies. They also provided towels and boogie boards. The beach was beautiful and uncrowded. The owners communicated with us every step of the way. I would definitely stay here again, and recommend it to all. This home and owner deserve 5 stars. ##### Renee W. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda E. Mar 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stunning Views Hercules by the Sea is a phenomenal place to stay on the beach! Spent a week here to celebrate a milestine birthday. Matt the owner is great to deal with and even left a bouquet of flowers with a birthday wishes. The house was very clean and well stocked for all your necessities. And the views from the house and deck... breath-taking. I would give 10 stars!!! ##### Brenda E. Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Manuel V. Aug 8, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best host ever! House was great. The host has been the most proactive, generous and accommodating host we have experienced! ##### Manuel V. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. Aug 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Amy W. 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