Entire cottage in St. Augustine, Florida

5 guests
2 bedrooms
3 beds
1 bath

Rated 4.78 out of 5 stars.245 reviews

Hosted by Cynthia Kay

Superhost
7 years hosting

Listing highlights

On the beach

This home is right on Vilano Beach.

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.

Welcome to the Little Beach House, it's rustic charm only exceeded by it's unique location, the beach, where you can enjoy the sunrise from it's deck facing the beach and Atlantic Ocean and later watch the sunset over the inter coastal waterway from the deck facing the marsh. This magic location is close to historic down town ST. Augustine.

The space
The cottage was probably built as a day house on North Beach in the 1930'S before the first bridge connected it to the mainland and folks came for the day on the ferry. It was moved to its present location on the dune nearer to A1A from its original location on the lower beach after Hurricane Dora hit St. Augustine in 1964.

Originally the Little Beach House consisted of just the kitchen and what is now the middle bedroom, over the years outside decks were inclosed to make indoor living space and a lovely large deck was added beach side facing the Atlantic Ocean, with side views of the Inter coastal water as well as the front deck with it's Marsh views facing A1A.

Please note that our beach house embraces a rustic aesthetic. It offers all the essentials for a comfortable stay, but its charm lies in its simplicity. If you are looking for a modern home, this is not the Airbnb for you!

The Little Beach House still has it's "old North Beach Charm" as it was built in the 1930s with original wooden floors and door frames that are, IN SOME PLACES, A LITTLE CROOKED due to differential settlement. There are recently planted sea oats in the back and front of the home that may cause overgrowth in some walkways, but helps protect the dunes and beach areas from all too often storms in Florida!

Note: Due to the natural setting, you may occasionally encounter some friendly bugs (it is Florida, after all!), especially if you leave the door open. This is a small trade-off for the stunning natural surroundings and fresh sea breeze.

Again, we want to highlight that this home may not be for everyone but the Little beach house is a perfect base for those who appreciate nature and the great outdoors. Bring your adventurous spirit and come create unforgettable memories by the sea!

St. Johns County Local Business Tax Receipt: 1087473

Other things to note
The house has everything you need from sheets, towels, kitchen utensils, grill, coffee maker, and french press.