Title: Two bedroom retreat just moments from the beach. Your perfect coastal getway! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=109824929&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Two bedroom retreat just moments from the beach. Your perfect coastal getway! Vacation home with kitchen, near St. Augustine Beach ## Photo gallery for Two bedroom retreat just moments from the beach. Your perfect coastal getway! ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Two bedroom retreat just moments from the beach. Your perfect coastal getway! (St. Augustine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109825000/109824929/w1170h771x0y0-25e5d70b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Two bedroom retreat just moments from the beach. Your perfect coastal getway! (St. Augustine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109825000/109824929/beb472e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Two bedroom retreat just moments from the beach. Your perfect coastal getway! (St. Augustine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109825000/109824929/f5158750.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Two bedroom retreat just moments from the beach. Your perfect coastal getway! (St. Augustine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109825000/109824929/0e02c360.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Two bedroom retreat just moments from the beach. Your perfect coastal getway! (St. Augustine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109830000/109825000/109824929/fe646598.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In St. Augustine, this charming house offers a tranquil ambiance with 2 inviting bedrooms and amenities like heating, AC, WiFi. Guests can unwind with the washer and dryer at their disposal. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - 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. ### Two bedroom retreat just moments from the beach. Your perfect coastal getway! This St. Augustine house boasts 2 inviting bedrooms with 1 king bed and 1 queen bed. The tranquil ambiance of this marvelous property will make guests feel right at home. With amenities like heating, AC, WiFi, a washer, dryer, two parking spaces, your stay will be as lovely as can be. Enjoy all that St. Augustine has to offer when you stay at our place. A short drive to downtown and a quick walk to the beach. This is the place you want to be. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Visual alarms in hallways - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Recycling ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62600000/62599100/62599042/c734b38e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seas The Day Near Ocean St. Augustine - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly 9.6 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=62599042&PinnedHotelID=62599042&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114970000/114964500/114964439/acef037d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 Bedroom FREE Boat ON CANAL fish out back and fire pit more FUR BABIES welcome Satsuma - 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This even includes hygiene products. ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ## About the area Located by the sea, this vacation home is in Butler Beach, a neighborhood in St. Augustine. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Flagler College Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Castle Otttis. [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%7C29.81387%2C-81.27241&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=44A_D_YucINjyIteZm2U0gsOalI=) St. Augustine, FL ### What's nearby - ![#FamilyRoadTrip2018 🥰 #OnTheRoad #NomadicSoul #TravelinLight #Reflections](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047864/8ba76095-7957-4bd8-8c18-a95a0eaa19e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Butler Beach 13 min walk \- 1.2 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 15 min walk \- 1.3 km - ![Anastasia State Park which includes a beach as well as an individual male](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6069653/70833074-46d3-4add-b20f-67eac78fc810.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Anastasia State Park 7 min drive \- 9.2 km - ![Florida featuring street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339216/8f20ef64-bbbc-4b6b-890b-9991dde6bbb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. George Street 11 min drive \- 12.5 km - ![Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida, Shutterstock ID 1225313707, Purchase Order: Wave 0 First Batch, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Hotels.com / BEX, Other: Mixed Budget](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6127768/4444f648-23b4-4566-91ec-57a33e44d723.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Flagler College 12 min drive \- 12.8 km ### Getting around - St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) 30 min drive ### Restaurants - World Famous Oasis Restaurant 16 min walk - Circle K 2 min drive - Beachcomber 5 min drive - Tides Oyster Co. & Grill 5 min drive - Paladar Cuban Eatery 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Two bedroom retreat just moments from the beach. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Courtney I. Mar 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! This house was perfect for our one night stay in St. Augustine. It was very clean and in a great location. Perfect size for our family of 4\. Highly recommend and wish we could have stayed longer! ##### Courtney I. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marc M. Jan 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas lights of Saint Augustine Great little place close to downtown. Cute decor and clean. Easy ride to and from Saint Augustine and will stay there again. ##### Marc M. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Misha J. Apr 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing and Clean Our Stay was perfect, there were beach chairs accessible, easy parking, and the host was responsive and helpful. The house was clean. ##### Misha J. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan G. Jan 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Night of lights I had a great stay at this Vrbo in St. Augustine! The place was really clean and had everything I needed. It was super close to the Night of Lights, which made getting around easy. The owners were awesome—really friendly and helpful. Overall, a fantastic spot I’d definitely recommend! ##### Alan G. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ma'Chelle M. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and property. Seamless check-in Location has great food conveniently located. Close beach access and easy drive to downtown. Will stay again ##### Ma'Chelle M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda S. Apr 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for a couple Close to the main highway and St Augustine city and beaches . ##### Amanda S. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Gary S. Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Property was well kept. Nice location for my son and myself, close to beach access for fishing. ##### Gary S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margie P. Mar 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place! We had a good stay. It was very close to the amphitheater where we went to see a concert. ##### Margie P. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### c m. Dec 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### excellent stay the couches could be better., overall it was great ##### c m. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jean D. Jan 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient location Cute place with location convenient to beaches and attractions in the area. Property manager answers communications in a timely manner. ##### Jean D. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra S. Mar 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute place. Quiet Came for bike week and a wedding. House was great for what little we needed it for. Shower pressure was non existent for someone with long hair. Would definitely rent again ##### Debra S. 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