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Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage

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Aerial view of Capo's cottage, 1/2 block to beach.
Outdoor fenced in yard, with propane grill
Front yard
Side yard
Newly added fire pit to back fenced yard. Marshmallows please!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
St. Augustine, FL
  • Vilano Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • St. George Street
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage

New Ownership - Charming 3/2 cottage located in the historic Surfside Community of Vilano. Once this home belonged to the Capo Family who brought visitors from downtown St Augustine across the Intercoastal on a ferry to the beach in the 1920’s. Today, you can enjoy the vintage vibe, with modern conveniences. Only 2 min walk to Surfside Beach! Under new ownership, formerly a short term rental for years. See Airbnb for current reviews since purchase last year. I am a Superhost with the other guys ;). One small dog will be permitted with a $100 non refundable pet fee.

Property manager

Joey Klockare
Premier Host

Languages

English, Swedish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
We will consider infants, house not baby proofed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
100 dollars fee, one small dog
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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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. Augustine

Located in Vilano Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. 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

  • Vilano Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • St. George Street - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Flagler College - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 7 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaches at Vilano - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Schooner's Seafood House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Drakes Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kingfish Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪180 Vilano Grill & Pizza - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage located?

Located in Vilano Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Vilano Beach and Tolomato River. Vilano Point Beach and Vilano Beach Pavilion are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cari m.

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

Capo cottage

Cute cottage with a Beach vibe. Great gathering space and convenient to everything. Lovely outdoor space and nice privacy. Our host was great !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M.

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

Wonderful cottage!

The house is wonderful! It has everything you need and more. It is close to the beach and lots of beach stuff is available for use. The backyard is a great place to sit and relax after a day at the beach or walking St Augustine. The host was very responsive and great to work with.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

angela s.

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

Perfect family spot

Awesome communication! The home was great and had everything we needed. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

john b.

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

Fishing trip with my brothers

Excellent host and property for what we needed. The house is well laid out and accommodated us very well. We enjoyed the fenced in yard, outside dining area and grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

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

Wonderful family vacation!

We loved everything about our stay from the moment I booked- to the moment we arrived, Joey answered all of questions. The house was extremely thoughtfully stocked and planned for our family to have the most comfortable and fun time. We enjoyed the recommendations of restaurants and things to do. The location of the house was convenient to things we wanted to explore downtown but was just a few steps to the beach everyday too. I loved the little town of Vilano beach and we loved the restaurant Caps on the Water just down the road. I would love to stay here again. It was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Amazing location

Two minute walk to gorgeous (uncrowded) beach, only 10 min drive from historic st. Augustine. Perfect location. Cottage was very clean, nicely decorated, and stocked with basic supplies. Host very responsive to questions and reccomendations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Quintin R.

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

Great time.

We loved everything about the Capo cottage. It was right across the street from the beach but in a very quiet neighborhood. Our 3 year old loved having her own queen sized bed and private bathroom. It was the perfect distance from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeni K.

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

Adorable cottage, perfect location!

For our beach-loving, surfing, kayak-fishing, foodie family, you can’t get better than Vilano. And to enjoy Vilano, you can’t get better than this cottage! We enjoyed the easy beach access, walking/longboarding to the pier for sunsets, and the convenient location to St. Augustine. This is a great location for families with kids just under driving age as there is a lot to do within walking distance. The layout of the house itself is great for families and the cottage itself has that bit of “Old Florida” character that we love about Vilano.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Great beach house!

We enjoyed our stay and would stay again! Beach access can’t get much closer! The house was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara C.

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

Perfectly situated cottage

This 99 year old cottage doesn’t realize how old it is. Having undergone a complete renovation, it is lacking nothing. The two full size beds are very comfy. The twins might be better suited to younger guests. Both baths are en suite but worked well for our family. There are plenty of towels and more beach towels, toys and chairs than I have ever seen in a rental. Literally a minute to the sandy beach.Easy access to town and more history than you can take in. Prompt communication with the hosts makes for a worry free stay. Forgot the yard…. it’s perfect for outdoor conversation and dining. Choose this cottage and enjoy1
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami H.

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

Cute and Quiet

This place was great. It was so close to the beach and town. It had everything we needed for our family of six. The neighborhood was quiet. The beach was beautiful. The house was adorable. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Surfside

The cottage was adorable. Nicely decorated, clean, conveniently located. Walk to the beach was no problem as we had to cross the street. Big back yard, plenty of seating.
Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

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

Perfect location

The cottage was great, it suited our needs and was within a very short walking distance to the beach, beautiful fenced in backyard. The beds were very comfortable, the bedrooms were clean along with the bathrooms. The location from town was perfect! There were a few things that may need updated but overall it was a very nice home and would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda-Lee G.

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

Perfect Beach Stay!

Our almost 2 week stay at this property is summed up in one work - perfection! We love the Vilano Beach area and was so happy to discover this property. Our intent was to enjoy the sun, sand & surf after getting through a long, cold winter, and we couldn’t have been more satisfied. The property is literally a stone’s throw away from the beach, and we took advantage of its’ location morning, afternoon & evening! The quiet beach is fabulous with sand to sink your toes into & shells to collect, and perfect to walk our fur baby, not to mention spending lots of time crashing into waves! Joey was fabulous to communicate with, always prompt in answering any questions we had - but to be honest, the property was so awesome, we didn’t need to reach out at all! It was clean, spacious, had all the amenities we needed & the enclosed porch area was a perfect spot to read a book - it truly was our home away from home :). I also want to mention that the property is located in a nice, quiet, safe neighbourhood with its’ own park - we felt very comfortable walking the area. It is also located less than a 5 minute drive from Publix which was very convenient. We cannot wait to return next year - thank you Joey for everything.
Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

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

A Wonderful Month

This little cottage was all you would need. Joey and Christian were welcoming, helpful owners. There was nothing more that we could have wanted. We asked for help with the TV and some other small things and they were there that very day. Kudos to them!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

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

Great beach location. Vilano Beach has a small seaside community vibe.

Seamless.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B.

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

Relaxing getaway

The house was in a perfect location for us. Just a short walk to the beach, a short drive to grocery, just across the bridge from all the sites of St. Augustine and close to many seafood restaurants. The house had plenty of space especially with the extra enclosed sunroom. Very clean and well decorated. Owner made sure we were able to get in and was great at communicating quickly. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Judith W.

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

Excellent beach cottage

Very clean (other than dishes, many of which needed to be washed again - host probably assumed if people put them away they were clean) and well decorated. Comfortable and lots of room. Kitchen well stocked. Lockbox very easy to operate. Host easy to communicate with and wanted a text to make sure we got in - which I appreciate. Left us some coffee and tea, water, and a bottle of wine. Very close to beach and great off street parking. A little weird that both bathrooms are inside bedrooms, but I know old places can be hard to add bathrooms to. We were two couples so it did not matter. Only issue was when we arrived the smell of air freshener was overwhelming and obnoxious. There were 5 plug in fresheners in the main area!! We unplugged all of them and it gradually faded. Were worried that it was covering something but it was not. Cottage smelled just fine and very fresh once perfume faded.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Rustic Gem

Great place and a perfect location. Our host, Joey, was very attentive and helpful. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joey Klockare

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A lover of exploring, travel, nature and things that make you feel alive! A mother of two, a wife to a Swede and a proud pet parent to a 9 lb Shiranian. I love new experiences and new people. I am a Drama teacher, travel professional, and lover of Florida. I grew up in Kansas City, but have lived in many places, New England, San Diego, Newport Beach, Surfer's Paradise, Australia and even Avignon ,France. I love football (hint my team has a certain #15 as the QB) BBQs and a nice bottle of red wine. We are so excited to offer our guests a relaxing beach experience and get to know why we have fallen in love with this little slice of heaven in Northeast Florida.

Why they chose this property

Character, history, location... this house is not the newest kid on the block, in fact it might be the oldest but that is why we love it. It has so much original charm, from the beadboard on the walls, to the original hardwood floors. This house is oozing charm, history and character. It's location it absolutely perfect for long days at the beach, evenings exploring St. Augustine or day on the boat. It is a 3 bedroom 2 bath but feels very roomy with large open living and dining rooms. We also allow a small dog (with a pet fee) if you are traveling with your furbaby. A fenced in yard will allow privacy to bbq after a long day in the sun.

What makes this property unique

Located across the street from Surfside park, showers and bathrooms are located at this park which is right on the beach. Great location and close to all St. Augustine attractions. Walking distance to a beautiful neighborhood parks with basketball courts, tennis court, pickleball court, playground and dog park.

Languages:

English, Swedish

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