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Shell Shack - St. Augustine Beachside Resort Condo

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Search the dune from the walkway for the threatened Gopher Tortoise.
Beach Crossover to Hibiscus Resort.
Locked Beach Gate that you will need to enter a code to access.
Take shelter from the storms or sun and enjoy the  beach from the gazebo!
Shell Shack is in the I-Building in Unit I-102

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 678.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Shell Shack - St. Augustine Beachside Resort Condo

Beautifully decorated & upgraded beachside 2 bed/2bath ground floor unit with an assigned parking spot right next to your patio entrance. Natural light fills the condo. The patio gets plenty of sunshine from its southern exposure positioning so it offers a great place to enjoy your coffee in the morning, wine at night, or to catch up on your tan. The sunshade allows for a private outdoor experience when you just want to sit quietly alone listening to the ocean waves crashing along the beach.

Hibiscus Condominium Resort was conceived with relaxing seclusion and natural luxury in mind, Hibiscus Condominium Resort covets a gorgeous slice of St. Augustine Beach not easily accessible to the throng of tourists flocking to North Florida’s beaches. Miles of private property with private beach walkovers separate you from the public beaches. The Hibiscus private access boardwalk even features a gazebo for overlooking the ocean from the shade.

The resort offers 3 pools (Middle Pool heated in winter Nov - Apr weather dependent) with BBQ areas, 2 spas, tennis court, club house with picnic area and Wifi, a rooftop deck with ocean views, private beach access with beautiful native landscaping throughout. Showers on the beach trails to wash the sand off before going back to the condo.

Wind your way through the lush landscaping. As the sun sets, and the stars emerge, take a bubbly dip in either of the hot tubs. Enjoy the roof top deck only offered to the residents of the I-Building where there are magnificent ocean views to the east and tree tops surrounding the intracoastal waterway to the west. Condo Unit I-102 is a short stroll to the beach with the lush dunes being only 700 feet away.

Easily communicate via text message or phone call if anything comes up during your stay. On-Site resort office can assist during business hours as needed as well.

Got a 4x4 Truck or SUV - Bring it along as St. Augustine Beach has beaches you can drive on and you can park right next to the Hibiscus Resort Beach Access during the day. Why carry your stuff to the beach when you can drive it there! Don't lug your beach toys and supplies to the beach but rather drive it down and easily unload next to your beach spot! Beaches you can drive on range from the heart of St. Augustine Beach A-Street south through Crescent Beach. Other beaches in the area also offer 4x4 opportunities such as the Vilano Beach Access a short drive to the North and through Downtown St. Augustine.

Uber around town if you do not feel like driving! Downtown St. Augustine is a short 10 minute trip north from the condo. The St. Augustine Amphitheater is 7 minutes north. The St. Augustine pier, A-Street where the famous Jacks BBQ Beachside Bar, Mango Mango's, and Beachcomber are just a short few minute drive north on A1A. Other well known places to eat nearby include Taco Shop (A1A Burrito Works), Salt Life, Playa Chacmool, Sunset Grill, Obi's, Zaharias, Saltwater Cowboys, Hurricanes, Oasis, and many others. Matanzas Inlet, Marine Land, South Beach Grill, Surf-Station 2, and many other attractions are a short drive just south of the Condo. Up for an adventure visit Fort Matanzas via a free pontoon boat shuttle or walk the undeveloped coast north of the pier at Anastasia State Park. Get some exercise and see history visiting the St. Augustine Light House. The view from the top is worth the trip alone. Want to see any type of crocodile or alligator in the world? Visit the Alligator Farm. Many unique restaurants and shops are throughout the downtown area and St. George Street is a must do visit. The Castillo de San Marcos is a fort that was once used to protect the downtown St. Augustine area from Pirates and you can hear the cannon's firing even to this day.

Property manager

Kyle & Jessica Howell
Premier Host

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only 2 vehicles allowed on premises during stay. Reserved I-102 spot adjacent to back patio & 1st come 1st serve guest spot. Parking pass required.
Pool wristbands must be worn when visiting the pool areas (kids do not need to wear them). Pool Area closes at 10:00 PM.
Adhere to the check-out instructions provided or a security deposit may be forfeited.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Augustine

Located near the beach, this condo is in Butler Beach, a neighbourhood 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. 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
  • St. Augustine Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Butler Beach State Park - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • St. Johns County Ocean Pier - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Anastasia State Park - 8 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪World Famous Oasis Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beachcomber Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Tides Oyster Co. & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mangos - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Shell Shack - St. Augustine Beachside Resort Condo have a pool?

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

Is Shell Shack - St. Augustine Beachside Resort Condo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shell Shack - St. Augustine Beachside Resort Condo?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shell Shack - St. Augustine Beachside Resort Condo?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shell Shack - St. Augustine Beachside Resort Condo located?

Located in Butler Beach, this condo building is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Butler Beach and 1.3 mi (2 km) from St. Augustine Beach. Matanzas River and Butler Beach State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

NH in St Augustine

Second year I’ve stayed here I like location & hosts r always helpful
Stayed 35 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Shell shack condo

Great condo our family really enjoyed our stay it was close to old town Saint Augustine only about 15 minutes away I would recommend too anyone looking for a condo on the beach and close to old town Saint Augustine. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location. Needs deep cleaning

Great location but needs a deep cleaning. Mold around shower door, carpets in very poor condition with multiple stains.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony V.

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

Amazing and relaxing

Big common area was very fun for the group and being so close to the beach was very convenient. Super clean and nice. Great stay and would def recommend and book again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

March 2024

Had great time! Location was good & host was helpful & always prompt with any questions I had. Enjoyed beach & pool Thanks for a great time!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jamie J.

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

Amazing location

The location and closeness to the beach is such a highlight of this stay. We love the location and our communication was so understanding and appreciated thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Loved it!

Bunk beds with trundle was perfect! Nice location and very clean. Owner responded immediately to questions! Thanks will stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tessa G.

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

Great place to stay

My husband, our almost 2 year old son and I had a wonderful time! Location was great. Check in was easy. Property was clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Perfect condo for our vacation!

This condo was perfect for our vacation! We had some air conditioning issues and the owners were super responsive and took care of everything right away, far exceeding our expectations. The condo was perfect for our family of 4. The boys loved the bunk beds and the Xbox. The kitchen was really nice and had everything we needed. The walk to the beach was easy and short, and it is so nice of the owners to leave chairs and toys to use. The pools at the complex are really nice and usually not crowded. We loved St. Augustine all together and will definitely be back! We would 100% rent this place again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

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

Fourth of July Vacation

Can’t beat this location. Hosts were very responsive. Fridge broke 4th of July morning and while they couldn’t get anyone out there, they did say they would refund us a portion of our stay. Great value.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli W.

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

Loved our stay

This condo was awesome especially for a family. The kitchen is huge and has so much counter space. It’s super clean and the owners supply you with paper towels toilet paper coffee plenty of towels. They had plenty of beach stuff on the porch to play with too. The beds were very comfy and the master bathroom was very spacious. We enjoyed our stay very much. We will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savanna B.

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

Beach

easy check in, clean place, host very easy to message and quick responses. I will say building I is located further away from the beach than we tesized but a short walk through the complex.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hillary H.

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

Very pleased

We were very happy with our stay and have stayed at other condos in the same complex before and this by far was the nicest and fully stocked with every we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

jamie k.

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

Amazing location w host who have great communication

This location was such an amazing balance for our needs, beach within walking distance, multiple pool options, and hosts that were so easy to communicate with. We had such a great time we will be looking to stay again next year. Great time!
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynette P.

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

Loved the Shell Shack!

Great email communication from host. Easy walk to the beach mainly over wooden boardwalk. Loved the rooftop patio for morning coffee!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Kyle & Jessica's "Shell Shack".

Overall a great stay and property and location. The building themselves are not well marked so initial locating the condo was challenging especially when the entry door to the hall way was not marked and I was unsure if that door was an condo door and would get shot upon entry. Accessing the condo itself once I located and had the keys in hand was also challenging as the hallway entry door you have to twist and turn the handle and wiggle and turn the key to get the lock to unlock. Once inside then trying to use the separate patio door key revealed that this key simply does not operate that lock. But hey the place was great but do watch the master bedroom bed posts at the foot of the bed as they are turned outward and the feet posts are real toe stubbers. We set a bag in front of them to remind us so as to not ruin our vacation with any broken toes. Our daughter and son-in-law stayed in another condo about two miles down the beach and we had the three grandsons with us and they enjoyed the split level bunk bed with a pullout on the bottom for the little one, the regular level bed for the middle grandson and the top bunk for the oldest grandson up on top. They had a blast at the beach. And I totally never even knew that there was a roof top patio available so I never even went up there. Definitely would rebook again. And to say the least I even tried my hand with the X-box but didn't have too much luck. But this is the first VRBO that I ever stayed in that had an X-box. So kudos to the host. I do suggest that if you use the X-box that you don't forget to delete your profile from it before you leave, that thing had like 30 profiles on it from prior users. OMG no need to bring towels, they had so many towels!! We did bring along our air fryer from home but that is nothing against the condo, just a suggestion if you are going to stay there for an extended period and won't be eating out a lot like we did. Nice touch in the bookcase was a book on Florida's sea shells and that fit right in with the "Shell Shack" theme. The wi-fi was good and fast as well. So enjoy your stay as we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S., Green Bay, WI

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

Great stay

We underestimated how convenient the patio is to the parking space. We loved this feature! We used the heated pool. We used rooftop deck at night & loved the boardwalk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonya B.

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

HIBISCUS I-120

Overall we enjoyed the stay and condo. The grounds and pools great. I did discover when going to dry towels and swim ware that towels were left by cleaning people in the washer that had been washed and then the mattress cover for that bed was in the dryer still, might want to address that with the cleaners. The couch was not comfortable at all, batteries in one of the remotes were dead and i didnt have any. Last we had no dishwasher detergent to clean dishes had to borrow one to clean. Otherwise a good place to visit. May want to upgrade the furniture a bit. Thanks for having us
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristina S.

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

Family vacay

We had a great stay! The bunk beds with trundle were perfect for my kids, although the oldest decided to sleep on the pull out sofa. Beds were comfy and condo was much brighter and cleaner (& renovated?) than the units my other family members were staying in
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Amazing Condo!

Very nice condo in one of the best areas close to Butler Beach. I highly recommend this property to everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kelly W.

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

Beautiful location!

We loved our stay at The Shell Shack! The property is located next to Butler Beach which is a beautiful, clean beach. It was easy to access the beach. The pools on the property are clean and well maintained. The Shell Shack is spacious and fully stocked with everything you need, including a couple beach towels, beach chairs and umbrella. We loved having ground floor access with the car parked right outside the patio. There are bushes that give you privacy on the patio and we enjoyed just relaxing outside on the couch and chairs. It is an easy drive to downtown St Augustine and there is a Winn Dixie and Publix just 5 minutes down A1A. Kyle & Jessica were easy to work with and definitely provide a great vacation spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raimundo R.

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

Family beach vacay

Great place, very pretty, organized and clean. Lots to do. Beach was amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Spring Break

We had an enjoyable stay at this clean VRBO, and the pictures were accurate for the accommodations. We took advantage of the short 5 minute walk to the beach — we went there every day. We also used the pools, hot tub, nearby gas grills, and tennis court during our stay. Thank you to the hosts for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Robert A., Glen Ellyn

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

Beach, pool, hot tub.

Love the beach access, pools, and hot tub. We used all three daily. Short drive to downtown St Aug. We love the area As well.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andie H.

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

Perfect stay

We stayed here through Thanksgiving. The condo was well equipped for our family of four. Very clean and perfect location. We spent time on the beach and the historic downtown is very close by. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kyle & Jessica Howell

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St.Augustine locals who want to share a piece of our paradise with others!

What makes this property unique

Walking through the lushly landscaped property to the 3 different pool areas with 2 different hot tubs and gas grills for cooking your favorite foods at each of the pool areas. Late night strolls on the beach or sunrise walks. The feeling of never having to leave the property once you arrive!

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests