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Welcome to Lighthouse Retreat!
Charming front porch
Another view of the front porch and deck
Picture perfect manicured lawn

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12210 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • St. George Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Flagler College
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Common spaces

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lighthouse Retreat: Island/Beach/Pool

On a sleepy little street in a quaint subdivision on the island, you will find this charming Davis Shores home, Lighthouse Retreat. Named for the sturdy Lighthouse that guided sailors in days gone by, this icon can be seen from the massive backyard of this wonderful home. Lighthouse Retreat is the perfect location to enjoy the perfect vacation! For those who love to walk you can get just about anywhere from here! Bike to the State Park Beach. Walk downtown stopping to peruse the shops and restaurants along the way. Your pup is dreaming of spending time in the large totally fenced backyard and the children have the perfect sized pool for dipping and playing. Separate apartment is part of the deal when you book this charming space and is upstairs with its own entrance for those who want to vacation from a few steps away from the others or who may require more quiet time. You will enjoy the coziness and serene surroundings inside and out of this entire property. The back deck is the perfect place to have a meal fresh off the barbecue! Cocktail pool has a sun shelf perfect for sunning while staying cool. With four bedrooms, including the apartment, this is the perfect vacation spot for families and friends looking to get away. Beaches are all close and you have a variety to choose from. Downtown is full of history and charm, and it isn't hard to imagine the days of years gone by as you stroll the cobblestone streets and admire the historic buildings, each with their own stories to tell. Tantalizing scents from so many fabulous restaurants lure you in to try their temptations. You will be so very glad you did! Some of the most seasoned chefs reside here and their creations will make your mouth water! The shops are filled with amazing things to buy, and you will not be able to resist some of the beautiful artwork by our very talented locals. Back over the Bridge of Lions, and about a twenty-minute walk puts you back to Lighthouse Retreat just in time for cocktail hour. A dip in the pool, your favorite beverage and the cool cross breezes that pass here between Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterways find their way to you as Lighthouse Retreat sits right in the midst of all this magic. Relax, enjoy, repeat.

A quaint friendly subdivision with people who say "hello" as they pass by. Quiet streets, some with sidewalks to safely take a morning stroll, walk your dog, or ride a bike. For those who love to walk, it is about a 20-minute walk to over the Bridge of Lions and downtown where the streets and architecture are richly colored in history! Many shops and restaurants line the boulevard, and you will find treasure after treasure when taking your daily walk. Local artists abound and it just might be the St Augustine vibe, or the fresh sea air, or the gentle breezes that make you want to stay forever. The island where this wonderful home is located is one of the best places to be. Wide white sandy beaches dotted with sand dunes that are covered in Sea Oats. Pelicans perched here and there, and Roseate Spoonbills, Egrets, and Herons all make their homes here. It is a wonderful place to play and stay.
The Lighthouse Retreat is sure to impress and have you begging to stay longer. Just as in the days of yore the lighthouse safely lured sailors home, Lighthouse Retreat will do the same for you. When your vacation time has ended you will feel the pull to safely return again, and again, and again.


You must be at least 25 years of age in order to make a reservation. The person who makes the reservation must occupy the residence for the duration of the reservation.

Dogs only -- Up to two dogs are welcome for a non-refundable fee of $150 for the first dog and $250 for two dogs per visit and must be disclosed prior to arrival or you are subject to $500 fine. Please clean up after your dog(s). If our cleaning team has to, you will be fined $500. No other pets allowed. Thank you.

Property manager

The Proper Group Vacation Rentals
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English

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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 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Augustine

Davis Shores, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine, is home to this holiday home. Shoppers can check out St. George Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Anastasia State Park and St. Augustine Beach. Anastasia Island Mini-Golf and Walker Charters are also worth visiting.
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St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St. George Street - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Flagler College - 4 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Conch House Restaurant - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tradewinds Tropical Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Lighthouse Retreat: Island/Beach/Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lighthouse Retreat: Island/Beach/Pool pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lighthouse Retreat: Island/Beach/Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lighthouse Retreat: Island/Beach/Pool?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lighthouse Retreat: Island/Beach/Pool located?

Located in Davis Shores, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Anastasia Island Mini-Golf and Anastasia State Park. Tolomato River and Matanzas River are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

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

Absolutely fantastic home

We arrived just after check in time and the check in was seamless. Walked into a very clean home with towels in the dryer. Walked outside to a great fenced in yard for the dog and small pool. It was a quick 20 walk over the bridge to the heart of St. Augustine. A shorter walk to a local breakfast spot called Sheila’s Cafe, I highly recommend (get the bacon)! There were many other walkable restaurants and bars nearby like a taco spot that was always busy and a great flip flop shop that helped me get some aloe after underestimating the Florida sun. A very nice and quiet neighborhood. There were some minor issues such as the pocket door to the master bath got stuck and didn’t close but we could just close the bedroom door so it wasn’t a big deal. I did report it through the app and the host offered to have someone come right away but I declined. The outdoor chairs should definitely be updated. There was some dog poop in the yard which I did report because I didn’t want it blamed on my dog as we pick up after him. The apartment upstairs which we had access to had some sort of wasp nest just inside the screen door but we didn’t utilize that space so we didn’t care, I forgot to report that to the host. The issues we had here were minor and the host was very responsive and ready to help if we wanted. I highly recommend this property and hope to visit again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Suzy C.

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

Perfect for Amphitheatre shows!

Great location for what we wanted....perfectly placed between the beach and downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan L.

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

Great Location

Great home with everything you need :)
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Christine G.

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

We would not stay here again.

Our large group stayed here for a family reunion. We had a miscommunication at check in, but the property management group was good about contact with me. That is the only positive thing I can say. Overall, we were disappointed that the house did not live up to the photos on the profile. It was in need of updating, things were worn and broken. We were surprised when we compared the previous positive reviews, but they were left quite awhile before our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Family Holiday

Spacious, good set up for family to spend time together, but separate rooms to also get away to rest. It was walkable (25 minutes) to Night of Lights across the Bridge of Lions which was very cool. Very close drive to other attractions in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Hurricane relief

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

jessica s.

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

Owner needs to be all in

Property Management company very quick to respond and accommodating no issues there. Highly recommend renting other properties managed by them. Unfortunately the house is for sale and you can tell the “owner/host” isn’t interested in maintaining the property. Pictures are way better than the actual house some major repairs are needed to hall bathroom along with other upkeep around the home. Highly recommend deep cleaning along with major repairs. House is full of spiders/cobwebs and mold in some key areas. Majority of screens on windows and doors are torn or missing. Cabinets in kitchen, appliances and furniture need to be cleaned/dusted. Sofas in living room are visibly full of animal hair. Cushions on blue sofa have no Cush. Yard needs cutting regularly not once a month. Don't recommend walking in grass yard is full of bees. Pool is just for sitting/spa definitely not big enough to swim. Can’t use because of bees. I don’t think the owner wants to invest any more money in property or for upkeep as it is for sale like several of the homes in this neighborhood. I would not stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Jackie S.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Family Get a Way

This home did fit our needs since we were traveling with 4 adult and 3 dogs that need there own space at times. Unfortunately the air conditioner had not be maintained and the dust on the air vents were so bad I had to pull out the vacuum and clean them myself. Traveling with someone who has pulmonary issues this was very upsetting. As for the pool, we were unable to use it due to there was no pool skimmer on the property to clean the leaves out of the pool and the few spiders that were swimming. This was brought to the property manager with the response that the pool company would be out and no one ever showed. Other then the air vents the other thing that I was very upset about was the fact that the main reason we rented this home was because of the fenced in back yard for 3 dogs to run and play, yep that couldn't happen and they could not be off there leash because of all the over grow areas that would have had any type of wildlife living in it that could have harmed our fur babies or our fur babies harming them. Neither less we did a lot of walking of the very nice and friendly neighborhood. I can honestly say, also owning several vacation homes in SW Florida, I would not stay here again. It is very neglected down to ripped windowed / door screens. For this home being on the market it definitely needs a lot of attention.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey g.

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

Great house and perfect location

We had a great time over Fourth of July. The house was very clean and had everything we needed. The location was perfect. A very short drive to the beach and walking distance to a lot of restaurants. We even walked to mini golf and to the Bridge of Lions for the fireworks. Would definitely recommend this place for a stay in St. Augustine.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Summer getaway

We truly enjoyed our stay! The location was great with easy access to lots of fun things to do, like the St Augustine Lighthouse, Putt Putt, The alligator farm, Historic Old Town and Anastasia State Park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erin S.

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

Great location for fireworks

Vacation with family and friends over 4th of July! Great location! Walking distance from downtown to see fireworks so we didn’t need to drive in the mess of traffic. Great big backyard for the fur babies and relaxing chairs on back deck for adults. I have to say we thought the pool looked much bigger on line but since we were adults it didn’t really matter. Overall the house was exactly what we needed for our mini vacation. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany L.

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

Great place to stay

Property suited our needs. The locations was great, close to beaches and attractions but nit too crowded. It was clean and well kept, and the management answered our questions very quickly. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy F., Cairo, Georgia

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

Family Vacation

Our family enjoyed our stay in St. Augustine, as usual. The Lighthouse Retreat was the perfect size for our growing family. We were all comfortable and had plenty of room. Mosquitoes were too bad, due to recent rainfall, to enjoy the backyard very much. But it was nice for our four-legged family members. Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

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

TOTALLY PERFECT

absolutely perfect! 100% would stay here again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roxy K.

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

Granddaughter Graduation

Great location, close to town, restaurants and beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

josh m.

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

Perfect for the weekend

A few friends got to enjoy the beach and music at the amphitheater
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Katrina E.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Evens Vacay

The guest bathroom needs a major renovation! The pool chairs need to be replaced. A swingset in the backyard would be nice. The upstairs apartment is too cold! It needs its own thermostat. The smart appliances were awesome. Some of the pillows for the beds need replaced. There need to be some new wash clothes.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Great location

The house has a large backyard for dogs or for family. We were there for my daughter’s wedding and it was a great location as it was a mile from downtown/ the venue. Also not far from the beach. The in-law space was great as it gave us all a little extra space and privacy while still being together. The pool is a little small, but if you have young children it could be perfect. Everything was clean and management was very friendly and responsive. Guest bathroom floor bathroom could be updated, but still gave a 5 because it was definitely clean. Master bath is very nice and looked very new.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANDY M.

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

Golf Trip

Place was good for a larger group of guys on a golf trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

SUZANNE J.

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

Convenient to Downtown

Property is close to downtown with restaurants within walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Exactly What You Need

Wonderful house with a perfect sized pool. We loved having all the porches to sit on. Kitchen was nice- just needed some additional cooking supplies (measuring cups and spoons) but had plenty of plates, silverware, pots and pans. Towels were nice- not paper thin and pointless. Appreciated the basket of beach towels greatly! Awesome response from the management group when we had an issue. Just a really nice place to stay. It was convent to the downtown and the beach without being in the middle of the traffic for either one. We would go there again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

This trip was for a girls trip...they all had a blast and our next trip to St Augustine we will stay

Great experience all around..unfortunately I had covid and was not able to make our girls trip but alll my friends loved this house and it will be our goto in St Augustine from here on out...thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Myra G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Wedding ready

The home was located in a great area. 7 minutes from the beach. The lighting was perfect for the brides makeup and pictures. The house was clean comfortable and spacious. My only complaint would be that we didn’t know how to control air upstairs was freezing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry G.

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

Wonderful Weekend

I stayed at the listed property to attend a wedding at the Treasury in St Augustine. The renting process was well laid out and communication with the property manage was outstanding. The check in process was very effective, I received the instructions well in advance of my arrival. The entry codes and wifi passwords were given and there was no personal contact with anyone. Not that it was needed. There were instructions throughout the house detailing check-out procedures. The property was clean and as identified, close to downtown and the beaches. I would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne A.

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

Perfect place and awesome location

Great property, convenience store was right across the street, Mojo Taco/Mellow Mushroom were two minutes away by foot. Getting into downtown is just a 5 minute ride across the bridge. The home was spacious and as described in the listing. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

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