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Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal

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Imagine relaxing by the pool...
Take a dip in the pool!
Living area
Private kitchen
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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St Augustine, FL
  • Butler Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Butler Beach State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • St. Augustine Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2 (1st Floor)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 (2nd Floor)

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 4 (2nd Floor)

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5 (2nd Floor)

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom (1st Floor)

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1/2 Bath by front door

Toilet

Bathroom 2 (2nd Floor)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal

Our Blue Dolphin Beach Retreat is located in a popular beach neighborhood with off-beach parking or drive-on beach access. It's near shopping, restaurants and the intracoastal. The heated pool is located just off the living room. The downstairs master suite has a large walk-in closet, walk-in shower and bathtub. The house has one large television in the living room and one in the master bedroom with Wi-Fi.
Fully stocked kitchen.

2nd Bedroom is located also downstairs with view to the pool.
Half bath off foyer.
Three large bedrooms are located upstairs with updated bath.
The 2.5-story high cathedral ceilings give the home a very open and bright, airy feeling.
The living room fireplace offers a magnificent focal point. The large front kitchen wing has two expansive dining areas, stainless appliances, granite countertops, tall cabinets, and a breakfast bar.

The St. Augustine and St Johns County area have a great variety of golf courses for players of every level and skill.

The house is located 12 minutes from downtown and just a short drive to the beach. Our beautiful beach offers access to 4x4 vehicles and public free parking. There are bicycles for rent, as well, nearby. Butler Beach, where this house is located, is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the northeast of Florida. It’s an expansive white powder beach! You’ll find fisherman, bikers when the tide recedes, walkers, surfers, kite boarders, shell gatherers, and of course sun bathers! St. Augustine city center, only 10 minutes north, is the most ancient, gorgeous city in Florida...and America for that matter! It hosts restaurants, stunning historic churches, some of the finest art galleries and a myriad of chic boutique shops. The first Friday of every month features an Art Walk, where some galleries even serve refreshments and stay open in the evening. As you walk cobble stone streets you have opportunity to explore history all around you, often hearing church bells. You can sight see through horse and buggy or trolley tours, or just shop til you drop! You will want to return year after year! Make sure to head downtown to go on one of our Ghost Tours or to grab a bite to eat at our buzzing restaurant district on the water. Afterwards, return to the quiet beach neighborhood where you can stargaze the night away!

Pets and Service Animals: You must let us know if you are bringing an animal to the home, even if it is a service animal! It's important to let the cleaners know. Up to 2 dogs are allowed with a nonrefundable pet fee. They must be less than 50lbs each and no aggressive breeds. NO CATS! Please do not allow your dogs to jump up onto the beds or couches. If the dogs are accustomed to being allowed on the furniture at home, please bring blankets to protect the surfaces. If you forget to bring blankets, let us know and we will provide you with some. If you bring a pet and do not tell us or pay the fee, we will charge your damage deposit for the pet fee plus $100 for the unexpected extra services required to clean the house.

The pool heater thermostat is set to a temperature between 78 and 85 degrees F, depending on the time of the year. If the daytime air temp doesn't get above 58 degrees the pool will have a difficult time staying heated. Our pool technician comes on Tuesdays to check the chemicals and Fridays to clean. Our lawn/landscape professional comes on Wednesdays. These dates are subject to change based on weather or other factors, but in general that is when they are scheduled.

Per St Johns County regulations, only ten people are allowed per rental, not counting children 12-years-old or younger. That means this property is allowed up to 10 adults and the rest of the guests must be 12 and under.

The cleaning company provides a limited amount of basic necessities (toilet paper, trash bags, dishwasher/laundry soap, etc.) to get you started, you will want to bring some with you. Garbage and recycling must be taken out to the street Sunday night for Monday morning pickup.

We don't offer refunds or reschedule stays during hurricane season, even if there is an evacuation order. Please purchase trip insurance for your stay if this is a concern.

EV Charging: There is a fee of $5 per day if you will be charging an electric vehicle at the home.

Property manager

David Manaute
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The pool will be a hit with the kids.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
With pet fee, no aggressive breeds, and NO CATS!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outdoor.
Check out is 10am. If you stay past 11am you will be charged standard daily rate. Items left after check out can be shipped for $20 + cost of shipping
No smoking/marijuana/vaping! Any evidence of smoking in/around the unit (odor or butts) will result in an additional $200 additional cleaning charge
Max of 4 cars allowed. 10pm noise ordinance is strictly enforced. Pool/lawn services can occur on any day. No refund for internet issues.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Augustine

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Butler Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. Shoppers can check out St. George Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Butler Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Butler Beach State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Crescent Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 10 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Anastasia State Park - 10 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪World Famous Oasis Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casa Benedetto's Ristorante - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Commander's Shellfish Camp - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Water Cowboys - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal located?

Located in Butler Beach, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Matanzas River and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from St. Augustine Beach. Butler Beach and Butler Beach State Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 161 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 161 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 161 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 161 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 161 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation location

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. The location was great with easy access to the beach, plenty of options nearby for entertainment, food and excursions. The hosts were very responsive to our needs. The pool was well kept and heated so it was comfortable to swim in. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

It was large house and great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home for a Family Reunion

The Blue Dolphin is a beautiful vacation home with great amenities. Our family of 6 adults and 3 kids just spent 5 nights here over spring break. There is plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the pool, the living room, and/or dining spaces. The kitchen is well equipped and everything at the home is as advertised. The walk to the beach or the Intercoastal Waterway is easy and the beaches are gorgeous. There is so much to do in St. Augustine and the surrounding areas that even if the weather isn't beach weather, no one gets bored!We will definitely consider coming back and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

This was a nice house in a nice neighborhood and close to plenty of restaurants and stores. It’s away from the city crowds but close enough to the beach. Owner was very communicative. If we’re back in the area we’ll stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Place was very spacious and comfortable.. loved it and would do it again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Schreiber- S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter getaway

David and Patti were excellent hosts and extremely responsive. House was as advertised and provided a comfortable and clean space for us to enjoy the weather and charm of St.Augustine.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together at The Blue Dolphin

I planned a 50th birthday weekend get away for my wife and found the listing for this property called the Blue Dolphin. It fit all of our needs and was in close proximity to the beach and a short drive to downtown. The heated pool was also a very nice amenity. The property owners communicated often with me and the check-in and check-out process was very easy. The home was beautiful and met every one of our needs with cleanliness and ample sleeping arrangements. Would highly recommend this property to anyone who visits St Augustine!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short trip

Close to Ocean Center and beach, clean unit and easy to check in. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

david K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family

Great to have a beautiful place for family. Rained the entire time so great being indoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Claude R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

We were looking for a 5 bedrooms house That’s what we got Ce fut à la hauteur de nos attentes
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maravillosa casa, hermosa, cómoda y amplia

Casa muy linda, bien equipada, tiene espacios grandes para disfrutar con comodidad la estadía. Nos sorprendió que es mejor mucho más linda en la realidad que lo que muestran las fotos (sugiero un upgrade de las fotos, no le hacen justicia a lo hermosa que es la casa) Excelente comunicación con David, siempre muy atento a todo lo que necesitábamos.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

Beautiful and comfortable home a perfect place for our annual girls weekend get away. Thank you to our wonderful hosts who made communication easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding Party

Very clean. As described. Only minor issues that were relayed to Property Manager on departure.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location & Host

Our family visited Butler Beach for a quick getaway before school started. The house, location, pool, beach and attentiveness of property host was amazing!! David was quick to respond to our questions and made sure we were taken care of. The dog-friendly beach was enjoyed by our family pooch. Beach was a few minute walk, so everyone had a great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week-long stay at the Blue Dolphin

Everything about this property was wonderful. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, etc. The pool was great for a swim anytime we wanted and the beds were comfortable. The location was close enough to the beach to walk, but we choose this area because you can drive right up onto the beach and set up your site without having to carry all your stuff from the house. This is a great house for your family to stay and we plan on returning to this house in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We stayed at the Blue Dolphin rental for three nights. There was plenty of space for a large family and our kids really loved the pool. The neighborhood was conveniently located near the beach and stores/restaurants (dollar general and publix are just a few minutes away). The neighborhood was safe, secure and we had zero issues. We are overly observant in regards to safety concerns as we have both served in law enforcement capacities and we would stay at this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Good location rental

The location of the house was good. It was close to the beach and places to eat. Our family was in town for the weekend and we wanted to be at the beach. There were two tvs downstairs and none ujpstairs, even though there were three bedrooms upstairs. The house was not clean. There was a pair of underwear and pants under the sink in the downstairs bathroom. The lower kitchen cabinets were not clean. The fan in the living room had a lot of dust on the fan blades. The couches in the living room need to be replaced due to wear. The pool needs to be remarcited. The marcite is flaking off the pool. There were no extra towels provided. Our stay was for three nights. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanks!

We enjoyed our stay so much. The neighborhood was quiet and the home was peaceful. The pool looks small but amazing how they made it to be a perfect swimming pool. The side yard for my dog was perfect. Our hosts were great and very helpful and friendly, although we were only 2 streets from the ocean we didn’t explore much as the point was to just do nothing and it was GREAT. I definitely recommend and would stay here again. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. Linda
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property!

The house was nice and spacious. Located super close to the beach and right down the road from downtown St Augustine, where there was plenty to do. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daquan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

Location was great, and i really enjoyed this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri Jo I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely home

The home is beautiful. Close to everything we had planned and easy to find. Honestly bigger than we needed, but we were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jack K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our grandsons enjoyed the pool very much. very close to beach and places to eat out

the house was very well lending to a family. plenty of bedrooms and privacy, we all enjoyed the pool .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

It is a very beautiful home and it is in a nice neighborhood. The kids loved the pool. It had enough room for our family. Thank you for such a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Blue Dolphin Serenity

Awesome place- Awesome location-Owners really cared that your stay was comfortable and Serene! I hope I will be able to come back next back. Thank you David and Patti!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for what we needed

The home was perfectly suited for 7 people. Never felt overcrowded. We lived the pool - perfect after being in the sun and salty water all day. This property was VERY clean, which was very appreciated. Overall we plan to come back next year for another beach and fishing trip, and hope this property is available to rent when we do!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

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Hosted by David Manaute

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English, Spanish

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