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Priv. Resort Style Backyard w/ Hot Tub - Steps to Beach, Publix, and Restaurants

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The private backyard features many lounging areas! Shown are sun chairs with a center table, an enclosed lanai with seating and ceiling fans, and a gazebo lit up with overhead lights and swinging chairs.
Terrace/patio
Soaking tub with Glass covered shower featuring two shower heads.  One being rainfall.
Kitchen view facing the living room
Screened in lanai off of the primary bedroom and living room. Turn on the ceiling fans for an additional breeze or lower the privacy curtains at night for additional privacy.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, Florida
  • Vilano Beach
    ‪10 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

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Living Room 2

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Priv. Resort Style Backyard w/ Hot Tub - Steps to Beach, Publix, and Restaurants

Welcome to your perfect beachside escape! Located just a 4-minute walk from the stunning Vilano Beach shoreline, our coastal retreat offers you a seamless blend of relaxation, convenience, and luxury. With its prime location and thoughtfully designed interiors, this property promises an unforgettable stay. Explore local attractions, savor nearby cuisines, and immerse yourself in the vibrant offerings just steps away from your serene retreat.

Inside the Retreat

Living Room:
- High vaulted ceilings with a refreshing fan
- Plush, comfortable sofas bathed in natural light
- Access to a serene screened-in lanai
- LG Smart TV ready for your Netflix, Hulu, or Apple TV accounts

Kitchen:
- A natural gas stove for gourmet cooking
- Fully stocked with everything you need, including a Keurig and regular coffee maker
- A spacious island with seating and an elegant dining table
- Walk-in pantry for easy storage

Primary Bedroom:
- Luxurious king-sized bed and walk-in closet
- Private access to the screened-in lanai
- Elegant bathroom with dual vanity, private toilet closet, free-standing tub, and a walk-in shower with dual shower heads, including a waterfall option
- Shower heater for added comfort

Additional Rooms and Space:
- Cozy upstairs family room/loft with a queen pull-out sofa
- Guest Room 1: A peaceful oasis with a queen bed and closet
- Guest Room 2: Accommodates guests with two full beds and a closet
- A full bathroom with shower/tub for shared use

Outdoor Paradise:
- 6-person hot tub featuring 67 massage jets and an outdoor shower for ultimate relaxation
- A covered patio and gazebo with direct lanai access
- Weber grill and outdoor dining table for al fresco meals
- Double fire pit with lounge chairs ft. wine stem holder and drink holder
- Private fenced yard bordered by palm trees and bamboo for a tropical ambiance

Nearby Attractions:
Our retreat places you at the heart of Vilano Beach, with excellent access to some of the area's best attractions and amenities:

0.1 miles from Pesca Rooftop Bar
0.2 miles from Vilano Beach & Porpoise Point Beach entrance
0.2 miles from Publix and local breakfast options
0.3 miles from Vilano Beach Pier & nearby restaurants
3.1 miles from downtown St. Augustine (Historic District)
5.3 miles from St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
5.5 miles from Anastasia State Park
5.6 miles from St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
9.8 miles from St. Augustine Beach
22.3 miles from TPC Sawgrass (Ponte Vedra Beach)
51.7 miles from Jacksonville International Airport

Experience the Ultimate in Coastal Living:
Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or an extended vacation, our beach retreat is designed for comfort, convenience, and unforgettable memories. Reserve today to discover Vilano Beach and beyond in style!


ATTENTION TO DETAIL

✔ Cleanliness is a top priority for us and we pride ourselves on welcoming you into a sparkling clean home.

✔ Our home has a washer and dryer along with ironing board and iron for your use. No detergent or dryer sheets included due to skin sensitivity.

✔We keep a first aid kit in the primary bathroom for minor cuts and scrapes.

✔ We provide fresh premium linens for each guest.

✔ We provide basic paper goods and consumables - paper towels, tissues, toilet paper, dishwasher tablets, dish soap, sponges.

✔ Coffee & tea are included.

Guest Access:
Full access to the home besides the owners closets that are located at the entrance of the home and upstairs.

The Neighborhood:
In The Sun is situated in a charming neighborhood with a mix of residential homes. The area offers a peaceful atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty. It is conveniently located near amenities such as shops, restaurants, grocery store and local attractions. The neighborhood is renowned for its historic significance and retains a unique character with tree-lined streets and well-maintained properties. Residents and visitors alike appreciate the proximity to the beach, making it an ideal location for those seeking coastal living and outdoor activities.

Getting Around:
An easy walk to shops, a grocery store, restaurants, Vilano Beach, and Vilano pier. Vilano beach is Car-Friendly, but if you'd like to walk it is only 0.2 miles away. An easy car ride will get you to downtown St. Augustine as it is only 3 miles away. This property is conveniently located in the heart of Vilano Beach St. Augustine!

Other Things to Note:
This property is managed by In The Sun Vacation Rentals.

"Exceptional Stays & Memorable Getaways!"

Make sure the house rules have been read and accepted! Unlike a hotel we do not have staff on-site 24/7. However, we take every measure necessary to ensure a top quality stay. This home also has weekly and monthly services such as landscaping, spa cleaning, and pest control. Upon check-in we will notify you of dates and times when crews can be on-site.

Interaction with Guests:
We will always be available for our guests to ensure they have a remarkable stay.

Property manager

Seth Balogh
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS. We have security cameras on site at the entrance of the home. This will result in an IMMEDIATE cancellation of your reservati...

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
Property Registration Number DWE6502722

About the area

St. Augustine

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Vilano Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. While the natural beauty of Vilano Beach and Anastasia State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore World Golf Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Potter's Wax Museum and St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum.
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St. Augustine, Florida

What's nearby

  • Vilano Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • St. George Street - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Flagler College - 8 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaches at Vilano - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Conch House Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Candlelight South Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Priv. Resort Style Backyard w/ Hot Tub - Steps to Beach, Publix, and Restaurants 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 Priv. Resort Style Backyard w/ Hot Tub - Steps to Beach, Publix, and Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Priv. Resort Style Backyard w/ Hot Tub - Steps to Beach, Publix, and Restaurants?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Priv. Resort Style Backyard w/ Hot Tub - Steps to Beach, Publix, and Restaurants located?

Located in Vilano Beach, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within a 10-minute walk of Vilano Beach Pavilion and Vilano Beach. Vilano Point Beach and Tolomato River are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Beautiful home close to the beach

Very clean home that was perfect for our family. Quick walk to the beach and easy to get to downtown St Augustine. Close to groceries - we preordered Publix for pick up which worked great.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret B.

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

This listing does not disappoint!

This property is immaculate and luxurious. The pictures are accurate and the quality in person is even better. We asked the host ahead of our booking if we could have a small gender reveal (no confetti cannons, etc) and they were accommodating. The kitchen is stocked, the blankets are cozy, the towels are quality, the host is quick to answer, and even the TP was quality. 100 out of 10, would stay here again! Also....it's a GIRL! :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne M.

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

Special weekend for our family

We were in town for our son’s surprise proposal. The home was perfect to share with the future in-laws. Everything was perfect! Great space for entertaining and just kicking back to relax. The location of this home was wonderful! Walking distance to the beach to capture those beautiful morning sunrises. Would definitely stay here again. Prompt response from host as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

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

Excellent Vilano Location

This home is the perfect spot to base your Vilano/St Augustine vacation. Wonderfully appointed, thoughtfully labeled, and visually beautiful, we truly felt an elevated experience throughout our stay. 5/5 - would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chandra T.

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

Loved it!

Great place to spend a few days with family!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi B., Philadelphia USA

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

Loved it!

We came down for my son's St. Augustine wedding and stayed the whole week at this house and though I liked the pictures online, I think in person it even exceeded my expectations. It's clean, light and bright and airy, has a first floor ensuite master with large walk-in closet on one end with the other bedrooms on the other end. It definitely met all our needs. l liked being walking distance the beach and to Publix and a coffee/dessert shop, also the nearby Hyatt has a nice rooftop bar for watching the sunset. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adderly S.

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

Beautiful home with the nicest host!

My family and I absolutely loved staying here! The property owners, Seth and Gionna were great people to work with and they thought of absolutely everything you could think of to make our stay comfortable and accommodating! The house was perfect, a great space for all of us to relax and make lasting memories. All of the beds were super comfy and having 3 bathrooms was wonderful. Big spacious kitchen, huge dining room table to fit a big family, and a very comfy living room. The outside was perfect and relaxing as well. This house is located only a block from a very quiet beach which we visited almost every day and only a very short drive to St Augustine! We HIGHLY recommend staying here!
Stayed 56 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Garrett L.

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

Golf getaway

Great stay the house was even better than expected and had plenty of room. Great house and the host was super helpful and easy to reach!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia K.

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

Definitely a keeper!

We loved everything about In the Sun! The home was beautiful, clean, and every detail seems to be well thought out to make their guests feel at home and cozy. There was plenty of space for everyone to space out and relax in their own cozy areas either inside or out, but also all together. Directions for how to use everything in the home were clear and available throughout the home. The outside was like a bonus home, with all the seating space and little areas to enjoy either in the sunshine or under the lights. The neighborhood was quiet yet a short walk to Publix, and the little shops nearby, and the pier and the beach. It was perfect to enjoy all that St Augustine has to offer then make the short drive away from the crowd and relax for the evening at In the Sun! I almost don’t want to tell anyone about how good it was because it want to keep always have it available for myself! Great job to Seth and all that help make and keep this place great! We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., Washington D.C.

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

Bachelor Party In St. Aug

A group of 8 of use were in town for a wedding weekend and decided to host a one day bachelor party for the groom on the Thursday before. It's walking distance to stores as well as oldtownpartyboat(.com)'s pickup location. Seth was a super generous host, checking in days in advance to see how he could best support us and allowing us to check-in early and drop off our things. The property is immaculate; clean, spacious, and well furnished. It's sleeps 8 comfortable, but anything other than that would be a tight fit. If you're looking for fun things to do in the area; check out oldtownpartyboat .com (walking distance from the house) and theswigsta .com for private cocktail and spirit 101 tastings.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dylan W.

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

TOO NOTCH!!

Seth is a premier host! Communication with him was great. The house is gorgeous with a lot of space and a very entertaining house! It was very clean! We will rent from Seth again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heike tessmann

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

Toll eingerichtetes Haus in der Nähe vom Strand

Man fühlt sich in dem Haus sofort zu Hause, da es nicht wie ein Hotelzimmer sondern eine heimeliges Haus eingerichtet ist. Strand & Publix fussläufig zu erreichen. Ganz klare Empfehlung!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro B.

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

An escape from home.

The first time I've had a vacation away from Miami this year and all I can say is what a privilege it was to stay at a place such as this. Being steps away from the beach and have such a nice comfortable space to hangout in was worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

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

Best house we have ever rented in Vilano

This house was by far our favorite house we have rented in St. Augustine. It was clean, modern, and has a great floor plan. We loved the outdoor area and Seth had great communication the whole time. Would recommend this 100% and plan to rent this house most definitely again! Added bonus-getting to bring out dog!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Great getaway

We had a great time staying in Vilano Beach. This house is steps from the beach, shopping and and quick car ride to historic downtownSt Augustine. The owner was very responsive and the house is not only beautiful but it was spotless. This was a short getaway weekend with my wife and she couldn’t have been happier. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

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

Wonderful!

The house was extremely clean and wonderful! The location is perfect- right in between two very cool beaches and close to all the Saint Augustine tourist spots. The hosts were very responsive and flexible- and you could tell they care about their home as well as your experience. This was one of our top VRBO experiences to date!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

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

Beautiful home away from home

This home is one of the first items I have felt like I truly was staying in a home away from home. Everything our family needed was in the house. The house is beautiful with lovely outdoor areas to relax. The location of the home is within walking distance to the beach and super quick trip to the Publix. Our family will be booking with this property owner again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Seth Balogh

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I recently moved to Florida in 2022 after living in Michigan. However, even before the move, I had been visiting Florida throughout my life because my family has always been based here. St. Augustine holds a special place in our hearts as our go-to destination for family visits.

Why they chose this property

I have grown a love for this town since I was a kid. These are the same beaches my family and I share the greatest memories.

What makes this property unique

We are in the heart of Vilano Beach. The area is a growing beach town located 3 miles away from downtown St. Augustine.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests