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Blue Heron - Amazing Backyard and Heated Pool, Near Beach & Historic Downtown

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Pool
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Living area
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8198.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Flagler College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • St. George Street
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - ensuite Bedroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 - ensuite Bedroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Heron - Amazing Backyard and Heated Pool, Near Beach & Historic Downtown

Welcome to the Blue Heron Beach Retreat, a perfect place to kick back and relax! The pool is located in a large fenced-in back yard with plenty of privacy, just waiting for you to enjoy!

The living room is situated with comfortable sofas and is beautifully decorated. There is plenty of space for the whole family. Relax and enjoy your favorite movie or sporting event on the big screen. Also the home is equipped with WIFI so bring all the electronic devices and stay in touch with family and friends while you have the best vacation ever.

The kitchen is fully stocked with the appliances, cookware and tableware that you need to make the perfect meal. So whether you are preparing a large meal or just sitting and enjoying a morning cup of joe, this house has you covered.

Our home also has a full size washer and dryer, so you won’t have to worry about doing laundry when you get home.

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!

Pets and Service Animals: You must let us know if you are bringing an animal to the home, even if it is a service animal! It's important to let the cleaners know. Up to 2 dogs are allowed with a nonrefundable pet fee. They must be less than 50lbs each and no aggressive breeds. NO CATS! Please do not allow your dogs to jump up onto the beds or couches. If the dogs are accustomed to being allowed on the furniture at home, please bring blankets to protect the surfaces. If you forget to bring blankets, let us know and we will provide you with some. If you bring a pet and do not tell us or pay the fee, we will charge your damage deposit for the pet fee plus $100 for the unexpected extra services required to clean the house.

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 Monday night for Tuesday morning pickup.

The pool heater thermostat is set to a temperature between 78 and 85 degrees F, depending on the time of the year. If the daytime air temp doesn't get above 58 degrees the pool will have a difficult time staying heated. Our pool technician comes on Tuesdays to check the chemicals and Fridays to clean. Our lawn/landscape professional comes on Wednesdays. These dates are subject to change based on weather or other factors, but in general that is when they are scheduled.

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

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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. 10pm noise ordinance is strictly enforced. Pool/lawn services can occur as needed. No refund for wifi issues. See Pool Hours

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 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 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 Davis Shores, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. Shoppers can check out St. George Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Anastasia State Park and St. Augustine Beach. Anastasia Island Mini-Golf and Walker Charters 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

  • St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Flagler College - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St. George Street - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Conch House Restaurant - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Tradewinds Tropical Lounge - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Heron - Amazing Backyard and Heated Pool, Near Beach & Historic Downtown have a pool?

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

Is Blue Heron - Amazing Backyard and Heated Pool, Near Beach & Historic Downtown 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 Blue Heron - Amazing Backyard and Heated Pool, Near Beach & Historic Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron - Amazing Backyard and Heated Pool, Near Beach & Historic Downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Heron - Amazing Backyard and Heated Pool, Near Beach & Historic Downtown located?

Located in Davis Shores, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Matanzas River, Anastasia State Park and Flagler College. Tolomato River and Anastasia Island Mini-Golf are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 79 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SEAN M.

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

Great property and location

Spent about four days in Saint Augustine with my family at the property. We had a great time. Excellent house and backyard for socializing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynda J.

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

Beautiful Property

The house and outside property is very beautiful. The house is very spacious. It was very enjoyable getting into the pool every day and soaking up some Florida sun!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen P.

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

Great house, Great location!

We had a wonderful stay in this spacious house with a fenced yard, beautifully designed backyard and private pool. Excellen communication with hist
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Family vacation

We booked this property because it was close to St.Augustine for a family vacation with our son and his family. It has lots of room and the kids loved the pool. The house was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shana P.

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

Delightful!

This property was amazing for our family time together (grandparents, sons and young family). Furnishings and amenities made it so easy for some to read, some to splash in the pool, others to nap ( in the sun or the playpen!). We also use enjoyed the grill and firepit and starlight! Spacious primary suite was perfect for the young family - with its own TV and seating area. Easy access to beach, lighthouse, alligator farm, mini-golf and Old Town St Augustine. All our communications with the host were warm and respectful.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Friends getaway

Blue Heron was outstanding. David was terrific with every question we had. House had everything we needed. Easy to get to the downtown area and the beach. This place was a gem for 3 older couples to relax and explore St. Augustine. Highly recommend this property and we will definatly go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

edward b.

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

St Augustine Delight

Looking for nice private backyard with a pool and we found it. Great layout with lots of space inside with nice comfy beds and pillows. A door from the pool area into master bath where window is located would be ideal vs going thru house. A few maintenance issues that need attention. Would consider coming back with kids and grandkids.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merle D.

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

Fantastic house!

My family and I had a great vacation in St Augustine. The house was perfect for our needs. We had 4 couples and the king size beds were perfect, so very comfortable. The bathrooms were clean and everyone commented on how easy they were to use.The back yard was beautiful, we enjoyed the pool and the BBQ. The large dining table was great for our shared meals. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook great meals. We will gladly recommend this listing to friends and family in the future.Thanks to the host for a fantastic vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy and Ron S.

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

Great place!!!!

We already said we need to rent this place again and take advantage of the beautiful offerings in the backyard. But it was way too cold the days we were there .The house offered everything you needed or wanted. You were not that far from downtown and definitely had some good options around the house for food .The host were super accommodating to us. and or wanted .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

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

Beautiful house and fenced yard with pool

The house is exceptional. The living area and the master suite are very large. The fenced yard has a pool plus a shelter with comfortable chairs and large TV. There is also a grill, fire pit and picnic table.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Great time

It was a beautiful house. Had an awesome time. Perfect location, didn’t have to go far to have fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

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

Fabulous Property !! Very close to Downtown

This property is the best one we’ve stayed at !! Very roomy for 7 adults and 1 toddler. Beds were very comfy. The kitchen is awesome. It’s fully stocked with nice dishes and plenty of cookware and utensils. Two coffee makers, one of which is a Keurig. The outdoor space is wonderful !! The pool, cabana with a TV, very nice fire pit with plenty of lots of chairs. Two other seating areas out there also. We really enjoyed the property. If we’re down this way again we’d stay here again !!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie f.

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

Communication

The hosts were wonderful and very good at communicating with us! The house was clean, spacious and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Birthday Celebration

Convenient to walk
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Great location, nice spacious home

This is a very nice modern home very spacious great location close to all attractions we loved the private backyard with good amenities the pool was heated to a nice temperature the house had a minor maintenance issue the sliding door between master suite and bathroom was broke not a big deal we would definitely stay there again on our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

K D.

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

Great location, nice accommodations

The Blue Heron property is a sleeper from the street. It is in an older neighborhood that appears to be turning over. The 4 King bedrooms were awesome and the master is huge! Nice living space, plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen is modestly appointed. Nice washer and dryer on site, and cute little pool house. Can walk to historic district if in decent shape. Nice restaurants right around the corner.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kalina D.

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

Great Location and House!

Everything was as described. However, we ran into an issue with the 3rd bathroom (hallway) as the sink was clogged pretty severely; the inconvenience was that we were four couples, and two were sharing the 3rd bathroom. Of course, the toilet and shower still work, but if any of them needed to brush their teeth or wash their faces or hands, they would have to use the other bathroom in the suites. I recommended that the owners check all the house's functions before encountering this issue. The owner tried to get a plumber there, but we had already left when that happened.I hope that the issue has been taken care of.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilly M.

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

Perfect Escape From Crowd

Will definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russ E.

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

Perfect for Friends Traveling Together

Great house for friends traveling together. The pool and fire pit are great features. Lots of space for everyone without feeling cramped. Check in was easy and communication with the host was effortless.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Gina C.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Location is key

The location and amenities made this an amazing place to stay! We enjoyed downtown St Augustine and also were able to hang out and enjoy a swim and some smores by the fire pit. Everything was clearly labeled, easy to find and the check in and out process was easy!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg T.

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

A wonderful place to relax

My family and I were very pleased with our stay. Four bedrooms and three baths offered everyone the space they needed to unwind. The house itself has several distinct sections including a wonderful en suite. The backyard was also a gem with a lovely pool, cabana, grilling area, and a chair lined fire pit. The only difficulty for me was the extra firmness of the mattress, but that certainly did not outweigh the many beautiful aspects of this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delores O.

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

Beautiful Property

The property was very comfortable and just beautiful. We were just wishing we could have stayed longer. The home is just minutes from old St. Augustine across the Bridge of Lions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Girls weekend get-a-way!

Highly recommend this rental property! Very spacious inside and out. The pool was refreshing and the outdoor theater area was an added bonus! The hosts were more than gracious and accommodating. The location was perfect! You are just a short ride to both the beach and downtown St. Augustine. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck D.

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

Perfect Group Getaway

Perfect location for multiple couples to come and stay. The house was very spacious and the backyard was amazing. Super close to downtown St Augustine as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by David Manaute

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English, Spanish

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