Great Escape • Private Pool • Pet friendly! Sleeps 11 - St. Johns County

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Entertainment room - queen bed sleeper sofa

Entertainment room - 55 inch smart TV & foosball table

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11219.3 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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Kitchen

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St. Augustine, FL

Anastasia State Park
‪14 min drive‬
Butler Beach
‪21 min drive‬
St. Augustine Beach
‪23 min drive‬
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Great Escape • Private Pool • Pet friendly! Sleeps 11

Clean and sanitized according to CDC guidelines. You will enjoy this SPACIOUS OPEN LAYOUT POOL HOUSE furnished with QUALITY throughout, cooking and grilling supplies, beach supplies, and more! IDEAL LOCATION - Crescent Beach only a 10 minute drive and historic downtown St. Augustine only a 15 minute drive. Local beaches known for being clean, quiet, and allow for dogs on a leash and on-beach driving, fishing, and more!

The house is in a quiet neighborhood on a spacious half acre corner lot. The main house has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a huge open-concept living space with dining area and bar, fully equipped kitchen, a game room, plus an entertainment room that works as a second living space. Sleeper sofas in the living room and entertainment room. There is a fenced-in back yard with a large pool and pool deck with seating and a grill. The entertainment room has a 65-inch TV and the game room has a full-size pool table and magnetic dart board. All bedrooms are furnished with ceiling fan and smart TV.

There is an attached mother-in-law suite with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom that has a separate entrance and separate parking; there is not access in the house to the attached apartment and the dedicated parking areas are on different sides of the house. There are no shared spaces as the apartment has its own dedicated outdoor space as well. Guests in the apartment do not have access to the pool unless the reservation is for the entire property. If you are looking for more space and want to rent the attached apartment also, let us know!

This home is located in a nice, quiet, and welcoming subdivision perfect for those who want to relax and escape the hustle and bustle of the downtown atmosphere, while still only a short drive to the beach and tourist attractions. Conveniently located within 2 miles of a CVS, Walgreens, Dollar General, Publix, a post office, and restaurants.

Surveillance cameras are at all entrances including the front door to the main house, front door to the apartment, one facing the front yard, one facing the side yard, one at the side gate, and one at the exterior door on the pool deck; the pool is within the coverage area of this device. All cameras are in public view and record video only (no audio). The cameras will not capture any images of the interior of the house. Tampering with surveillance cameras is strictly prohibited.

**Fees to heat the pool in the months of December, January, and February may apply.**

Property manager

Sara Galloway

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Languages

English, Local (Sign language)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack-n-Play provided.

Events

No events allowed

No parties or events allowed.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Pets are allowed on a case-by-case basis.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking allowed inside the house.

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

Note from host: No parties or events allowed.

Long-term renters welcome

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

St. Augustine

Located in St. Augustine, this holiday home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out St. George Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Anastasia State Park and Vilano Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Painting With a Twist and Sea Love Charters. With kayaking, power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

Flagler College - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
St. George Street - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
Anastasia State Park - 14 min drive - 15.1 km
Butler Beach - 21 min drive - 15.4 km
St. Augustine Beach - 23 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
‪Shaughnessy's - ‬3 min drive
‪Casa Benedetto's Ristorante - ‬3 min drive
‪Dick's Wings & Grill - ‬3 min drive
‪Zaxby's - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Great Escape • Private Pool • Pet friendly! Sleeps 11 have a pool?

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

Is Great Escape • Private Pool • Pet friendly! Sleeps 11 pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Great Escape • Private Pool • Pet friendly! Sleeps 11?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Escape • Private Pool • Pet friendly! Sleeps 11?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great Escape • Private Pool • Pet friendly! Sleeps 11 located?

This family-friendly St. Augustine holiday home is located near the beach, within 3 mi (5 km) of St. Augustine Shores Golf Club and Matanzas River. Painting With a Twist and Sea Love Charters are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Lia T.

22 Apr 2025

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

St Augustine

Property was as posted. Enjoyed our stay just outside St Augustine which has lots of historic sites to visit. Owner was pleasant and quick to respond when we had any questions.

Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayne W.

28 Mar 2025

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

Relaxing

Everything was wonderful. And Sara was very helpful. Will definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

14 Apr 2025

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

Wonderful

We had a fantastic stay in St. Augustine! The house was ideally situated near both the town and the beaches, making it perfect for our needs.The home was very comfortable and had something for everyone in the family. Our kids had a blast in the pool, our dog loved exploring the spacious backyard, and we appreciated the two living rooms and the game room for relaxation and fun.The hosts were exceptional. Upon our arrival, we were greeted with thoughtful treats, and the house was fully equipped with everything we could possibly need, even bandaids!When we encountered a minor issue with a leak, Sara and her husband responded right away. They did everything possible to resolve it and were incredibly helpful. Leading up to our trip, Sara was also quick to answer all my questions, making the planning process so much easier.Overall, it was a delightful experience, and I would highly recommend this place to others!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

28 May 2024

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

Great vacation house

Me and my 4 kids loved the house. It was clean, well stocked and in a very convenient location. The pool was a big hit. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina E., Alabama

19 Sept 2023

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

Enjoyable stay

Great find, the home was close to everything, clean, and very spacious with a big backyard and pool! Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce P.

15 Mar 2024

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

Beautiful home, we had a great vacation

The kids loved the pool and games. Grandpa loved the comfortable accommodation. Mom and dad loved the huge kitchen and master bedroom. It’s a good vacation when you wish it wasn’t over so fast. The owner was really good at communicating with us. I would stay here again in a heart beat.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

21 May 2023

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

Wow!

I cannot say enough good things about this vacation home! We had a blast! The pool was fabulous! The best restaurant Drunken Horse was the best place to eat!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

18 June 2023

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

Great Space!

This home had great space inside and out. Plenty of room for our family of 5. Central location to everything we needed. Sara was easy to communicate with and gave us some great recommendations for places to eat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Amanda M.

21 May 2022

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Wonderful

The house looks just like the pictures, we most definitely enjoyed our stay there are certain aspects of the house that could of used a little attention when it comes to cleanliness but over it was bare able . Would 100% book again if I choose to stay in the same area.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

annie z., Miami, fl

4 July 2023

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

St Augustine

Quiet and peaceful location, relaxing and clean yard with beautiful pool. Pretty much all the necesites needed for a home away from home. Welcome basket with treats and water bottles! The game Room With the darts and pool Table is perfect for the time spent indoors.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Cathy M., Coral Springs

25 Apr 2022

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

Big property in a Great location

Very Nice house …huge yard with plenty of grass so our dogs loved it…nice pool…safe neighborhood for walks. Master king bed needs replacing. Otherwise furnishings were very nice.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Travis N.

25 Aug 2022

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

Great property

Was as described. The pool was a little dirty but no big deal. The grill was also out of propane. These are minor issues and I would recommend this to anyone traveling to the area. The house has plenty of room for 7-8 ppl. Very nice place.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ivegottabeme1

6 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful home, great location

This home is spacious, and comfortable. Plenty of room for us and our adult children (20’s). We enjoyed the heated pool, the entertainment room with the huge tv, loved the pool table. Fenced in yard for our pups and privacy. Sara was easy to reach with any questions. Nice neighborhood with a horse across the street and a train nearby which we love. Easy access to stores and entertainment. My daughter became ill with strep and there was an urgent care down the road to take care of us. We would stay again for sure. No one wanted to leave!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S., Alpena

27 Mar 2023

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Everything We Hoped For

I can't say enough Good about this home. It met all of our expectations. It is an exceptionally well thought out property having everything you need for a home away from home. The kitchen is well stocked for any type of cooking you'd like to do. Televisions in 5 rooms, pool table if the weather stinks, swimming pool if it doesn't. Nice quiet neighborhood, close to everything and a large fenced in yard which was great for our 2 labs. Even a second private seating area to have your coffee in the morning or a glass of wine at night. And the communication and concern from Sara was immediate. Thank you Sara for a very pleasant and memorable stay.

Stayed 41 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie L.

1 Mar 2022

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Morningview Stay

As a family of six adults we found our stay comfortable. The kitchen was well supplied for cooking our meals. The backyard was super roomy for our dogs. We loved the heated pool after our days at the many beaches just 15 minutes away. It is a quiet neighborhood a distance from Route One. Bring your passwords for the Amazon Fire TVs. Plenty of beach towels and bath towels provided. Beds were decent. The home was clean and tidy. We enjoyed the second great room, especially in the morning. Sara is a wonderful hostess who responded quickly to our questions about the area and offered ideas for us to consider as sightseeing. We would consider coming back for another stay in the future.

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Breenna K.

16 Mar 2022

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Salty saint augustine

Pretty big, love how there were two living rooms. Kids enjoyed the game room with the pool table. Pool was nicely heated, but could have been warmer. Master room dresser drawers were pretty filthy, but we only stayed a few days so it was ok for us. Beach towels would have been nice to have a few on hand. Plenty of dishes, cups and utensils. Should get rid of the carpet and replace with wood or tile. Pretty neat set up of panthlets for museums and parks hanging by master room on the wall. Property manager is amazing and answers all questions and helps out as much as possible. A nice place to stay, but a bit on the pricey side.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

1 Sept 2023

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

Great Quiet Location + Awesome Yard for Dogs

We really loved our stay here, so much so that we added an extra night! The pool was awesome, there were so many little additions that make this place a winner, the lounge chairs, the coffee and snacks, full kitchen of whatever you need, you can tell the owner takes very good care of this home and has made many updates (shower heads, granite counter tops, remote fans, outdoor lighting and landscaping, comfy mattress, nice towels, great washer/dryer, large TVs in each room). The home is in a pretty "woodsy" area with some large properties but just a short drive to stores and downtown or the beaches. Our only issue was the A/C struggling in the late afternoons, but then again it was August, our hottest month, and it did cool down fine once the sun went down. Whether traveling with kids or dogs, I'd highly recommend considering this rental. It's spaced out - so if traveling with another couple or kids, it would work well. Both showers are spacious and great and the place was SUPER CLEAN upon arrival. We will be back again! Thank you Sara!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

james i.

29 May 2023

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we'll be back!!

This is our second time staying at this property. We loved it the first time and loved it this time too! Sara is super friendly, and always made sure we had everything we needed. (i thought it was nice how she knew a certain way we liked the master bed without needing to be reminded....) We enjoyed the pool and used it frequently. The location is close to everything (there's even a great ice cream shop close by, yum!) We love the space in her house...it just spreads out. The billiard and dart room are a wonderful distraction if the weather isn't perfect to swim. This year there was an added foosball table! Sara has been generous in supplying soaps and trash bags, toilet paper etc. Beach and shower towels are at the ready. There was even a little snack box on the kitchen counter with water bottles when we arrived! Such a "homey" touch.. The yard was nice to bring our pup...enough grassy area for him to get to "explore" and everything is fenced so in the wee hours of the morning we could just put him out in the yard and know he was safe! The kitchen is very well equipped and easy to use. thank you Sara for yet another nice stay in Florida!!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jasmine J.

31 July 2021

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

Not my favorite

The house is big and can accommodate a large group. Overall I wasn’t super impressed. The kitchen is not well-stocked, despite the fact that the owner worked her butt off to clean the place it really wasn’t clean enough. I had to clean the bathtub in the master bedroom because it had dirt all in the bottom. The lid of the trashcan had so much nasty trash gunk in it I had to clean that as well. We cleaned the pool on three separate occasions because the pool man never came. The grill ran out of gas in the middle of me cooking on day one and the grease trap on the bottom was overflowing. Now on that one the owners were there within minutes to bring a new gas tank but it was just still unfortunate nobody wants to go through that while grilling. There is an apartment attached to the house that is rented out which I did not know and was not my favorite news. Although the people that rented that apartment were no bother, it’s just funny when you think you’re renting a house and you find out that there’s an apartment attached to it. Overall for what I paid to stay there for four nights I was not overly impressed. The most positive thing I have to say about this property is that it’s very big.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

8 Dec 2022

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Holiday with mike and Val

Very close to everything very spacious needed nothing Sara was awesome helped me watch Football. Thanks Great time would stay Gaian most definitely

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandria L.

31 Oct 2022

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Visiting my daughter.

From the very beginning, Sara communicated quickly, courteously and honestly. This home is beautiful with great attention to detail. Everything we needed was there. Thank you again Sara for your sharing your beautiful home with us.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kasey G.

17 Aug 2022

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

Spacious house, lovely pool

We enjoyed our stay enough to extend our visit an extra 2 days. The house was just as it was listed. Great layout and plenty of room for our family to hang out together and also spread out into our own spaces. Everyone enjoyed the pool. Our dogs loved the large fenced in yard. The only thing that would make it better would be a sidewalk from the parking area to the house since parking is separated from the house. Walking through the wet grass in the mornings and after FL rains wasn’t pleasant for us.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

6 June 2022

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Summer 2022

It was great! The house has everything you need and spacious. The only two things I would recommend are: put stepping stones for a pathway to the house. Also,the beds are way to soft. Beside that you will love it.😊

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

26 Mar 2022

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Wonderful Stay

We had a great stay at this property. While the listing images were accurate, the home is even more spacious and impressive in person. We had a range of ages in our group of 5 - from 8 to 80 years old and everyone was very comfortable. Communication with the owner was great. Wish our stay was longer. Thanks Sara!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

3 Jan 2022

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Fun in the sun

We really loved the house. It was spacious and perfect for our family vacation. The heated pool was amazing and the pool table and games were the perfect entertainment. Very close to beaches and downtown. Would highly recommend this home and St. Augustine is so beautiful.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sara Galloway

Like a dream came true, we relocated to St. Augustine in 2012 after falling in love from childhood. The beautiful beaches and historical sites keep us coming back for more - and we keep learning more about this beautiful town the longer we stick around! We both work in the communication fields as an American Sign Language professor and Speech-Language Pathologist and are excited to share our wonderful hometown with visitors!

Why they chose this property

This property is set on a half-acre lot and the house is very spacious with plenty of room for your family and friends! We love the atmosphere of the pool deck that leads into the entertainment room with a big sectional couch and 65 inch tv which leads into the game room with full-size pool table!! So much FUN to be had at this house with plenty of space so you aren't feeling cramped!

What makes this property unique

This house is the perfect location! Settled in a quiet neighborhood away from the hustle and bustle of the city yet a short drive to America's oldest town and (in our opinion) the BEST beaches in Florida!

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English, Local (sign language)

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

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St. Augustine

What's nearby

Getting around

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Frequently asked questions

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8/10 Good

Lia T.

St Augustine

Lia T.

10/10 Excellent

Jayne W.

Relaxing

Jayne W.

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Wonderful

Amy R.

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W.

Great vacation house

Tiffany W.

10/10 Excellent

Gina E., Alabama

Enjoyable stay

Gina E.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce P.

Beautiful home, we had a great vacation

Bruce P.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Wow!

Lisa M.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

Great Space!

Virginia M.