Vilano Surf Shack

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Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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St. Augustine, FL

Vilano Beach
‪14 min walk‬
St. George Street
‪7 min drive‬
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
‪8 min drive‬
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Queen

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Not new to this, just new to VRBO. We had more than 200 great reviews on Air before we decided they are not the platform for us.

Located just steps from the beach in Vilano Beach town center just off A1A and a 2 minute walk to beach to shops and restaurants.

It's a funky little space. It really isn't big, but it comfortably sleeps four, and is VERY close to the beach and you can see the ocean from your window. However, you should be really close with your traveling companions because there really isn't a lot of privacy between the two sleeping areas.

We live upstairs and have overly friendly puppies. The only time you may encounter them is when we are in the shared courtyard. As much as we like our puppies, we don't allow them or any other pups in the surf shack.

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Property manager

Mike Kilgallon

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. Augustine

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Vilano Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by World Golf Village, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Vilano Beach and Anastasia State Park. Potter's Wax Museum and St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum are also worth visiting.

St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

Vilano Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
St. George Street - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
Flagler College - 9 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Beaches at Vilano - ‬10 min walk
‪The Conch House Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬10 min drive
‪Candlelight South Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Mojo's Tacos - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vilano Surf Shack pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vilano Surf Shack?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vilano Surf Shack?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Vilano Surf Shack located?

Located in Vilano Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Vilano Point Beach and Vilano Beach. Vilano Beach Pavilion and Tolomato River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bonnita T.

19 Feb 2024

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

Good stay

Quirky cool place, just steps away from a beautiful beach. Host was very helpful and accommodating.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest F.

29 Sept 2023

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

Quick Beach Trip

Nice and close to the beach. The owners were very friendly and welcoming. We had a great time. Thank you, Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Vincent A.

31 July 2023

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

Pleasure Trip

Rocky start that couldn’t find the place,but after that we had a great time it was right by the beach good location stores and restaurants in the area nice cozy place still renovating it but very peaceful place we enjoyed it

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

MJ E.

21 Mar 2023

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

Close to beach

We enjoyed our stay at the surf shake. Mike the host was extremely helpful with any questions or needs. Typically beach home community with all things beach, sand, wind, ocean smells. Nice outside area to sit and enjoy the beauty.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabe W.

23 Nov 2022

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

Fantastic location!

This was my office and home while working in St.A for a week. The owner was super responsive and an all-around great host. Unit was clean, comfortable and in a perfect location. Any time I needed a mental break, the beach was literally two doors down the block. Would recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

31 Mar 2023

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

Vilano

Everything was perfect 👍

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

1 Apr 2023

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

Comfy surf shack

My adult son and I stayed here while visiting family. It was clean and charming. The full sized and twin beds had soft, comfortable mattresses, and while not much seating area, we still had enough room for our bags and for some privacy. The hosts were super friendly and gave us suggestions for local restaurants and info about the area. We were steps away from beach access, and a Publix was within walking distance. Great little place.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A., Nashport, Ohio

3 Mar 2023

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

Great location. Very quaint!

If you’re looking for a Ritz Carlton, this is not what you would like. However, if you’d like a quaint, comfortable hideaway, it is perfect. This is the kind of place we like, small yet clean and cozy. The owner lives on the premises and is very helpful. Also, the description of the property was accurate, which is important.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Ashley T.

27 July 2022

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

Disliked: Cleanliness

Lots of Potential

You can't beat the location. It's a 2 min walk to the beach and easy access to Publix and sunset views. There is a lot of creativity in the space, and the host is very responsive. It needs to be said that the place has two very distinct odors--a mustiness and an iron smell. The water has a sulfuric quality that is very strong. The entire place also smells musty. If you can handle those smells and are looking for a deal in Vilano Beach/St. Augustine, this may be your place. There are not many places available at this price.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W.

1 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful location, terrific hosts.

Highly recommend. We will stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Seth S.

15 Aug 2022

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

Best Deal on The First Coast

My wife and I stayed here for our honeymoon. The surf shack was comfy and cool in the Florida heat. You can't beat the deal on this place. Beach access is a 2-minute walk, and was never crowded our whole stay. Publix is right around the corner, and a neighborhood walk-thru provides a quick walking route to the store. The host is extremely responsive, timely, and friendly. I was still attending university when we stayed here and had to take an online exam. The host was kind enough to move the wifi router as close as he could to the VRBO so that I had a strong, reliable connection to do so. 10/10 would recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

7 Aug 2022

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

Fabulous stay!

Thé Surf Shack is a super cute space with an amazing location. We were just feet away from a beach access. The beach is really nice and you can see the lighthouse! We were also very close to St Augustine and St Augustine Beach. Michael and his wife are very nice and accommodating. They are excellent with communication! We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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Hosted by Mike Kilgallon

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1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Queen

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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