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Shore Thing - gorgeous home with lots of space, one short block from the beach!

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Living area
Private kitchen
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10201.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Butler Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Anastasia State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1 (upstairs)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (upstairs)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 (downstairs)

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 4 (downstairs)

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 (ensuite for Bedroom 1)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 (ensuite for Bedroom 2)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 (ensuite for bedroom 3)

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Shore Thing - gorgeous home with lots of space, one short block from the beach!

We have some exciting news! The owners are putting in a pool. Construction is set to begin around 4/28/2025. Once the construction begins, the backyard will be closed to guests until it’s complete. Construction of the pool will still take place when guests are staying at the home, workers may be present during the day and there may be some noise associated with the work being done. This message will be updated as we get more details.

Welcome to the Shore Thing Beach Retreat! This beautifully renovated home has 4 bedrooms. Upstairs you will find the kitchen, living room, and 2 bedrooms (both with a king bed). Our kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to cook a meal for your family. You can relax on the comfortable sofas after a long day of exploring downtown or the beach. Downstairs there is one bedroom with two queen beds (and an en suite bathroom) and one king bedroom.

This property is located one block off the beach, with a short walk to the dune walkover. It's also not far from the historic downtown area.

The history of St. Augustine is incomparable with almost any other on our coast. Founded in 1565 it is chock full of amazing places to visit, from the oldest house to the first schoolroom, to the impenetrable fort built by the Spanish. Lincolnville, just south of downtown St. Augustine takes you on a walking tour of the history of the civil rights movement noting where Martin Luther King stayed on numerous occasions. Needless to say, there’s also so many unique shops, and the restaurants are so varied and truly have an international flavor! There are things to do no matter the weather! You can take a free boat ride to Fort Matanzas and learn the history about the battles fought. Further south is Marineland where you can swim with dolphins!

The St. Augustine and St Johns County area have a great variety of golf courses for players of every level and skill. There are always concerts at St. Augustine Amphitheatre and events at Francis Field as well. You will never run out of things to do here in St. Augustine. It is probably one of the most beautiful places in all of Florida, and for sure one of the most photographed! Come and see for yourself!

The cleaning company provides a limited amount of basic necessities (toilet paper, trash bags, dishwasher/laundry soap, etc.) to get you started, you will want to bring some with you. Garbage and recycling must be taken out to the street Sunday night for Monday morning pickup.

We don't offer refunds or reschedule stays during hurricane season, even if there is an evacuation order. Please purchase trip insurance for your stay if this is a concern.

EV Charging: There is a fee of $5 per day if you will be charging an electric vehicle at the home.

Property manager

David Manaute
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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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: 25
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
With pet fee, no aggressive breeds, and NO CATS!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Check out is 10am. If you stay past 11am you will be charged standard daily rate. Items left after check out can be shipped for $20 + cost of shipping
No smoking/marijuana/vaping! Any evidence of smoking in/around the unit (odor or butts) will result in an additional $200 additional cleaning charge
Max of 4 cars allowed. 10pm noise ordinance is strictly enforced. Lawn care can occur on any day. No refund for wifi issues.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

St. Augustine

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Butler Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. Shoppers can check out St. George Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park 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

  • Butler Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Butler Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • St. Johns County Ocean Pier - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Anastasia State Park - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 9 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪World Famous Oasis Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beachcomber Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mangos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt Water Cowboys - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shore Thing - gorgeous home with lots of space, one short block from the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Shore Thing - gorgeous home with lots of space, one short block from the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shore Thing - gorgeous home with lots of space, one short block from the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shore Thing - gorgeous home with lots of space, one short block from the beach! located?

Located in Butler Beach, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Butler Beach and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from St. Augustine Beach. Matanzas River and Butler Beach State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 49 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April R.

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

Butler Beach Fun

We love this area. The house was roomy, clean and a short walk to the beach. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kris I.

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

Spring Break Get away

Very nice property. We would visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbi M.

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

Girls trip

Beautiful home with plenty of space. We didn’t spend a lot of time at the house. It seemed to have everything you would need if you were cooking in. It has easy access to the beach, and it was a great beach for walking. Easy drive into St Augustine for dinner, and to check out the city. Several state parks in the area if you enjoy activity.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rohit P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Family memories

We all got together for my father’s memorial. Nice family time to share memories and photos with each other.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie R.

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

Fall Vacation

The property was nicely located. South of St. Augustine show you could be away from all of the traffic. Lots of things to do in downtown St. Augustine. The rental was great. Nice having 2 bedrooms upstairs that had king beds and private bathrooms. Large flat screen TV. Very nice place.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

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

Block from beach

The house is a short walk to the beach and made for ease of an enjoyable beach day. Many restaurants, grocery stores, are all within 10 minutes and an easy drive. The house was comfortable and spacious for the group. The owners were responsive and kind during our stay. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

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

Fantastic

My family and I enjoyed our stay. The house is gorgeous, clean, and spacious. Conveniently located 1 block from the beach. The house is near shopping, restaurants and food stores. The host was always quick to respond to any of my questions or requests. I will definitely recommend this house and visit it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laken H.

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

Good Location

This house is very close to the beach which was very nice. Quick walk with all of our chairs and tent. The house was fine, the 2 lower bedroom are right at the carport, so you literally walk out of the bedroom and the car is right there. Walls were paper thin so whoever sleeps in the bottom bedrooms, plan to be woken up anytime someone enters the house or walks around the kitchen / living room. The back porch is nice. There are not many bath towels so you might want to bring your own. Also bring your own toilet paper because we were left with half rolls when we checked in. I know a lot of that stuff was said in the listing but I’ve never stayed somewhere and not had this stuff provided. Mistake on my part for not being more prepared. To summarize, this is ideal for being close to the beach and in a safe area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

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

Great House for a Family

Spacious home with a lot of beds. Nice balcony. Responsive owners. Short walk to a nice beach. Great place for a large family or group. We highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

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

Family vacation

We come to st. Augustine every year with our extended family. This house was one of the best houses we have booked yet. The short walk to the beach was great! The house was spacious and comfortable for everyone. We would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandi S.

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

Such a fabulous week!

The house had everything we needed to cook our meals and plenty of space to eat! The property was clean and spacious for our entire family. A beautiful porch gives an option for outdoor dining. The walk to the beach was so easy! Even with a toddler!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Briana A.

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

Wonderful Stay!

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Shore Thing! We loved the open space and roominess of the house. It was in a perfect location to the beach and the beach was nice and quiet. Communication was excellent as well. My family loved staying at Shore thing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

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

Great Place

There were five adults, and we were all impressed with how clean the house was on our arrival. It is nicely decorated and comfortable. It suited our needs. Good location to the beach which was beautiful and so was the water, many options for restaurants, and not far to St. Augustine Old Town. We would recommend it. We do not need the manager David during our stay, but he was responsive immediately when I messaged him on our arrival and departure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kay S.

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

Be prepared, to be prepared

Overall the property was fine. However, the place is very bare bones. Towels and linens are worn, hand soap is provided (but bring everything else-including toilet paper). The outside balcony looks over brown grass and an old gas tank. You can see the neighbors swimming. You do get a small slice of the ocean between the houses. Ocean access is not far, but you’ll have to purchase chairs. They do not provide. And be mindful of the stairs. If you’re traveling with older people you will have to navigate stairs, both inside and out. It’s fine, but be prepared to be prepared.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Wonderful!

Amazing stay at this beautiful home. Spotlessly clean, nicely decorated and well appointed. Ideal location, just a short walk to the beach. Communication by the hosts was impeccable. Will definitely be staying here again, Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

macie h.

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

amazing

had the best time and loved the house! would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mickey W.

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

Breeze

Check-in was a breeze. Back deck, great breeze. House clean and inviting. Check-out, a breeze. Great location and so close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful property

Beautiful property perfectly situated a block away from the beach. The only thing that would have made it perfect would have been a Pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect for our family

House was even better than the listing. Our toddler loved the back porch and we didn’t have to worry about stairs. Everything we needed in the kitchen. We are a picky group about beds and pillows, all were excellent. One of our best ever rentals.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard I.

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

Spring Break

Smooth sailing from start to finish. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

Family vaca

The house was very clean and the proximity to the beach was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark J.

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

Clean comfortable home almost on the beach

We thoroughly enjoyed our 4-night stay in this house approximately a five minute walk from the beach. Very comfortable in walking the quiet neighborhood each day. Close to birding/historical/beach activities in the area. House was clean and temperature comfortable. Great wi-fi, well stocked kitchen for cooking, great bed, large TV with good channel selection. Parking on site was ample and the property owners kept in contact with us before/during/after the visit to ensure we were enjoying our stay. We would definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by David Manaute

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Languages:

English, Spanish

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