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Walkable Uptown, Kids Playhouse, Close to Beach!

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Magnolia House, welcome home!
Kids backyard playhouse, with shady hammock.
Kids backyard playhouse! Bright and cheerful.
Bright and airy living room with Roku TV.
Clean kitchen, with everything you need.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • St. George Street
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Kids Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Walkable Uptown, Kids Playhouse, Close to Beach!

Welcome to Magnolia House! A place where neighbors stroll, peacocks strut, and squirrels frolic; this is old Florida. Just a mile from the Historic District, yet on a very quiet street without the hustle and bustle of downtown. Five minutes over the bridge brings you to Vilano and the pristine beaches of Guana Tolomato Matanzas Reserve. Bring the family, or have a quiet getaway for yourself. Slow down and enjoy old St. Augustine at Magnolia House.

Magnolia House is light, airy and locally decorated. Within a shady grove of Oak Trees and lazy Spanish Moss you'll find an idyllic yard with outdoor seating to unwind. A porch with rocking chairs is full of Southern charm. Kids and Grandkids will adore the playhouse all to themselves!

Peacocks and squirrels visit daily! A stone's throw from Magnolia Avenue, filmed in movies and one of the most photographed and beautiful streets in America according to National Geographic. Be rejuvenated by our neighboring Fountain of Youth; there's something special in the water at Magnolia House.

*Please note- Magnolia House has parking for a max of two cars. Please, no smoking anywhere on the property. No additional/unregistered guests at any time. Security cameras are posted in the front and back yards. Thank you!

*Hurricane cancellation policy- Refunds of unused nights are issued only in the event of a mandatory evacuation. Since hurricane season is nationally recognized every year from June to November, we recommend securing travel insurance with hurricane related protection during that time. Refund requests should be directed to your travel insurance company.

Property manager

Greg Seivert
Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house should not be used as a staging area for weddings, parties, or events of any kind.
No additional guests (friends, family or new acquaintances) are allowed at the house besides those registered and staying overnight.
Parking is for a max of two cars only. Our small street cannot handle excess cars. There is no additional parking in the neighborhood.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

St. Augustine

Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Uptown, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. Shoppers can check out St. George Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Vilano Beach and Anastasia State Park. World Golf Village and Potter's Wax Museum 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

  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. George Street - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Flagler College - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Lightner Museum - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ann O'Malley's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Drakes Bistro - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Auggie's Draft Room - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Village Inn - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Walkable Uptown, Kids Playhouse, Close to Beach! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Walkable Uptown, Kids Playhouse, Close to Beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Walkable Uptown, Kids Playhouse, Close to Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Walkable Uptown, Kids Playhouse, Close to Beach! located?

Located in Uptown, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, St. George Street and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. Matanzas River and Mission of Nombre de Dios are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Great location

Loved the area and the peacocks were entertaining. Would visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christian G.

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

Good stay

The location was awesome, the kids had fun feeding the peacocks, the place was charming, and the washer and dryer was awesome to use. Our only complaint was the water smelt like sulfur, and the couch in the living room was very uncomfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candace A.

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

Perfect cottage home

The house was beautiful and family friendly. Location was amazing. A short walk from the fountain of youth and the old jail and about a 2 mile walk or so from the fort.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Walkable uptown near Fountain of youth

The house was clean and exactly the size we needed. It was great to be able to walk to downtown St. Augustine with how busy it was. The kitchen had everything we needed, and comfortable beds. The family room couch was a bit uncomfortable but we made it work.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Our family loved our stay here. The play house was a big hit with the kids!
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlsie H.

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

Perfect Location

This house was the perfect location for a trip to St. Augustine. It’s an easy walk to the must see places including Magnolia Avenue which we walked up and down every day we were there. It was very peaceful and quiet the perfect place to get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Debra H.

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

Excellent Location

The property was wonderfully located and very clean. It was in a beautiful area right near the Fountain of youth so we had peacocks in our yard every day! My only criticism would be that the furnishings were lacking, especially in the Living Room. After a long day of Sightseeing and walking, we would have love comfortable furniture to sink into. Also, perhaps a Master Suite up and one down for couples like us who would like their own bathroom. Put the kids room upstairs. All in all, it was a good experience. The backyard is adorable!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhett S.

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

Fantastic trip

We booked last minute for a quick weekend trip and it was perfect. The location was great, the kids LOVED having their own space to play in the backyard and we loved seeing all the peacocks during our stay. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward K.

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

Wonderful location

This is an excellent location. Walking distance to historic part of the city and next to a beautiful picturesque street.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Florida

Very nice house in a great location. Peacocks aplenty.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veronica L., Libertyville, IL

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

Wonderful vacation

The Magnolia House was perfect for our family. Located in a quiet neighborhood within walking distance to the historic district and with easy access to the beach. The house is nicely designed and the Kids Cabana and yard were a huge hit!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Perfect!

Such a wonderful property! We had such a great weekend and felt so comfortable in the Magnolia House. Very clean and the beds were very comfy. Walking distance to the restaurants and shops. Def would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

stefanie m.

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

Enjoyed every minute

Magnolia House was a weekend getaway for my family and I plus our fur baby. The home is lovely nestled on a quiet road frequently visited by the local peacocks. We all enjoyed the location which is just minutes from the Fountain of Youth and the trolley depots.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Came for the Nights of Lights

Thank you so much for offering your home to visit this amazing city. This home was very spacious and comfortable for six. Our grandchildren enjoyed the backyard too. Wished we were able to enjoy the fireplace. The peacocks were a + to watch. We came for Nights of Lights and loved walking thru all the colorful buildings and park. Only negative thing was that we couldn't stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn L., Kansas City

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

First time in St Augustine

There were three old college friends enjoying this trip. We have been friends for over 50 years. The house fit our needs fine. We enjoyed the peacocks in the front of our house. We even saw a white peacock. The location was great. We could walk to the Fountain of Youth. We enjoyed the trolley. We left the TV unplugged because when we shut it off it was talking talking out we could not understand what they were saying. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Not as presented in the photos.

Property very clean. This house is like a cottage -- spare, minimal furnishings, and not very comfortable. Photos misrepresent the house as a warm, cosy place -- which it is not. Very few amenities -- no tissues, no kitchen spices, no serving dishes, no dish soap, etc. We were very surprised, but adapted and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Z., Florida

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

Stay for Night of Lights

Our family of 5 stayed for 2 nights during the Night of Lights. The neighborhood is right off the picturesque Magnolia Avenue, and is nice and quiet. It is an easy walk to the fort and city…about a mile or so. The backyard is draped with moss covered oak trees and has a fun little kids cabana, hammock, and space to run and play. With 3 small kids (8 and under), space to play is very important. Upon check-in, a whole group of peacocks walked up to greet us. It was like a fairy tale! We enjoyed our stay very much. Kids bedroom downstairs was our favorite. Our only critique is to wear your shoes in the home because your feet or socks will get dirty pretty quickly. All other surfaces seemed clean and orderly otherwise. So much fun, and we hope to be back next year. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

A little piece of paradise!

Wow... We absolutely loved this house, and we are already planning our next vacation to St. Augustine and plan on staying here. The house was perfect in every way. The location was spot on, as we walked many times to the downtown area for shopping and exploring. We loved going to the Fountain of Juice ( the coffee shop) outside of the Fountain of Youth for amazing coffee and juices. It was so amazing to enjoy coffee on the front porch and watch the peacocks come into the yard. We loved how quiet the neighborhood was and the next-door neighbors were super friendly. Highly recommend it if you are looking to relax and enjoy an amazing coastal town. The only words of wisdom, as it is mentioned in the listing, the parking is tight. I had no issue with our Toyota Sienna, but anything bigger would be a little challenging, but not impossible. Lastly, the owner was very awesome to work with, I sent him a few messages and he responded very quickly We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy C.

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

Extra bonus the first morning with gorgeous Peacocks in the front yard

We have just returned from our trip to St. Augustine and the beautiful Magnolia House. It was the perfect choice for our stay. Originally my husband and I were going to be traveling with our daughter her husband and their 2 children. I was so excited that the grandchildren would get to enjoy the playhouse in the back yard but unfortunately they had to cancel at the last minute due to family illness. This would have been the perfect place for all of us. My husband and I decided to continue with our plans anyway and took my sister and brother-in-law. Although we didn’t use the playhouse or small putting green in the backyard, we all were amazed at the cleanliness and roominess we had with Magnolia House. We loved sitting on the shady front porch in the most comfortable rocking chairs. The location was in a quiet neighborhood and very close to the historic district. We even had an extra bonus the first morning with gorgeous peacocks in the front yard. Thank you Greg for sharing your beautiful home and we will definitely visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenn C.

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

Over the Moon!!

I was looking for a place to stay in St Augustine, where I was planning to spend my 60th birthday week, and came across this property. After viewing the photos and reading the description, I was smitten!! Of course, one sometimes wonders if something is "too good to be true" - in this case, it couldn't be more spot-on! We arrived after midnight following a very long day of travel and, of course, had to check everything out. We were both like kids in a candy store going from one room to the next, ooh-ing and aah-ing and giggling with glee! Quickly heading to bed, we woke the next morning to view the exterior of the property which confirmed our initial inspection, with the added treat of 2 peacocks perched on top of the fence to greet us! At first we were wondering, however, as to the reason for the screen "window" cut out of the fence but found it was to view the Fountain of Youth, literally next door - a must-visit as the blacksmith and "2 Dan's" who demonstrated the cannons were highly entertaining! We hopped in the car to pick up some groceries at the nearby Publix and saw how close the beach was, returning later to relax with the sun and surf. Nearby St George Street allowed for a day of shopping, ice cream and a bite to eat (we do dessert first!) - the location of the property and all that it offered was mere minutes away, proving Magnolia House to be the absolute perfect property in the perfect location - I will be singing its praises for years to come!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Bess B., Boston

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

A bit disappointing

Pros: - Location is fantastic. Just a short walk to historic area, restaurants, shops, tourist sites, etc. The neighborhood is beautiful, quiet and felt safe. Our kids loved the peacocks that came to visit! You are right next to the Fountain of Youth, however you will hear the cannons going off every hour or so during the day. - The backyard is great. Very kid friendly with lots of space to play. The neighbors cat would visit the yard quite often. - Kitchen was well supplied for cooking. - New washer/dryer was very convenient! - Host was very responsive and pleasant to communicate with. Cons - Living room furniture is extremely uncomfortable. So much so that we ended up cutting our trip short because there was just nowhere comfortable or cozy to sit as a family. The couch is very hard (it pulls out which is a plus if you need an extra bed)…but other than that there are only plastic dining chairs to sit on. Or the floor. - The bathrooms need some attention. Cracked and peeling grout and peeling paint on the shower and tub surfaces. The mat inside the tub had some kind of brown mildew on it. - No extra blankets or sheets. A cozy throw blanket for the couch would go a long way. We were so excited for our month-long stay here but were definitely left a bit disappointed. I think with more comfortable furniture and bathroom repairs this would be a 5-star property.
Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay And Manoli G.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea R.

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

Magnolia House

I would like to say this charming little get away was just perfect for our family! It was located close to the historic downtown area, we walked with no problem. It was very clean and neat. It was supplied with the essentials you would expect. Our favorite part was sitting on the porch under the beautiful old oak and watching the peacocks visit! Sweet and charming area! I would recommend this to anyone looking for a comfortable place that is in a great area!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Haley S.

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

Great for families

The kids absolutely loved the backyard and playhouse. Very family friendly and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN J.

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

St. Augustine getaway

We came to town for a family wedding. The house was a perfect match for a multigenerational group and a perfect location. Clean and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Greg Seivert

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I grew up surfing in St. Augustine and moved away to Hawai'i for college, where I've lived for many years. Hawaii taught me to appreciate the significance of the place one is originally from. Magnolia House is a way to reconnect with my roots, and I am delighted to share it with you.

Why they chose this property

You couldn't pick a better location. In a quaint neighborhood with interesting architecture and tree lined streets, five minutes over the bridge to the beach, and walking distance to historic downtown St. Augustine.

Languages:

English, Portuguese

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests