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Oceanfront Cottage: 7 Bedrooms : Sleeps 16 : Parking for 6 Cars : Outdoor Grill

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Exterior
East Side (Ocean Facing)
Cottage is Direct Ocean Front
Ocean Facing Side of Cottage
Ocean Views from Deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 16332.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
St. Augustine, FL
  • St. Augustine Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • St. Johns County Ocean Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Anastasia State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1 - Upstairs

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 - Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 - Upstairs

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - Upstairs (Bunks)

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 5 - Ground Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6 - Ground Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 7 - Ground Floor

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 - Upstairs (Green)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2 - Upstairs (Blue)

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 - Ground Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Oceanfront Cottage: 7 Bedrooms : Sleeps 16 : Parking for 6 Cars : Outdoor Grill

Unlike other Beach listings, our Cottage is direct oceanfront and right in the heart of Saint Augustine Beach, just a short walk to literally everything. Be careful with other beach locations where you may need to drive everywhere, or have rocky beaches or cliffs north and south of us - not at the Salty C!

Each floor of this home has its own kitchen and living areas. Downstairs consists of 3 bedrooms with Queen beds and a bathroom. Upstairs has two baths, 4 bedrooms; 1 King beds, 2 Queen beds and 1 bedrooms with 2 sets of bunk beds (4 beds - Please note that the top bunks are built for children 10 years or younger and less than 150lbs to sleep on, not for adults).

Our home allows large multi-families to have some personal space while still spending time together. Please note, there are no (internal) stairs connecting the two levels. Each level is accessed via external covered stairs. This home can easily accommodate 16 people (max 14 adults) and is one of the largest direct ocean front rentals you'll find anywhere. Our guests generally love the layout of our house, but be sure to ask about any floorpan questions you might have. Two bedrooms require walk-thru to access an additional bedroom.

We do not allow weddings or parties in the home given it is in a residential neighborhood. Guest numbers may not exceed 16 at any time, with a maximum of 14 adults (We do not allow inflatable mattresses). The home has full WiFi throughout and a downstairs Washer / Dryer for guests use. The Laundry is fully stocked with Laundry Liquid and is external to the house (but still undercover) and is easy to access inside the Carport.

We have preserved the casual cozy feeling of our 1926 built historic beach house while still giving you all the convenience you deserve. There are modern HD flat screen TV's in every living room which includes a Smart TV Upstairs for your convenience. The downstairs living room TV is ready for your gamer to simply hook-in their game console and go with a dedicated "console station" right next to the TV.

The Cottage has a Coffee Maker upstairs which accommodates K-Cups as well as brews full pots as needed. The downstairs Keurig Coffee Maker is only K-Cup.

We have ample off-street parking for (a maximum) of six vehicles on the property at any time. External parking area is monitored by security camera to ensure compliance. The beach is wide, flat and sandy - no cliffs or rocks like some beaches north and south of us have.

There is also a very pleasant undercover area for Grilling and relaxing with enough seating for your entire group. The Grill area is ready-to-go and fully stocked for you to be able to use it immediately.

WHAT IS PROVIDED FOR YOU?
- Outdoor 4 Burner Griddle/Blackstone-Style Gas Grill (Gas Included)
- All Grill Utensils are provided plus non-stick spray & basic grill seasonings
- Beach Cart to transport your belongings to the Beach.
- We also supply 8 Beach Chairs and 3 Beach Umbrellas for our guests use
- Note: All Beach Equipment is subject to Loss-Fee Payment if Damaged or not returned.

WE ALSO PROVIDE ALL THE ESSENTIALS INSIDE, INCLUDING;
- Basic Cooking: Non Stick Spray, Spices, Salt and Pepper
- Aluminum Foil, Plastic Wrap, Storage Bags, PaperTowel and Napkins
- Ample Beach Towels are provided as well as Bath Towels
- Trash Bags and enough Toilet Paper for a 3 day stay
- Dish Soap and Pump Hand-Soap for all Sinks
- Laundry Detergent and Fabric Softener
- Shampoo and Conditioner starter packs as well as hotel-sized Soap bars.
- Games, Puzzles and Books / Novels.

WHAT IS NOT PROVIDED?
- Bikes
- Boogie or Surf Boards
-There are great local companies that will rent these items to you & drop off.

Please also note: We do not rent the home to guests younger than 25 years of age and this is strictly a Non-Smoking and Pet free home (including e-Cigarettes).

The individual booking must be present at check-in (and) be a guest at the Cottage for the duration of the stay (We don't allow bookings made on behalf of others). There is also NO guest swapping or additional visiting guests permitted during your stay. The only people allowed into the Cottage (and on the property) are the guests approved from your initial booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY:
- Because of the popularity of our Cottage we have a strict cancellation policy.
- To receive a full refund, guests must cancel more than 60 days prior to check-in.
-Cancellations within 60 days of check-in will not receive a refund.
- To ensure fairness to all our guests, we strictly enforce the above cancellation policy regardless of the reason for cancellation

HURRICANES, BAD WEATHER, OR ILLNESS:
• Hurricane Threat: Hurricanes are common from June 1 to Nov 30. Refunds are only considered if:
1. A named hurricane directly impacts our property (within the 3-Day NHC Warning Cone).
2. Local authorities issue a voluntary evacuation order for our area.
• General Bad Weather: We do not reimburse for unexpected weather events in Florida outside of hurricane season.
• Illness: Pre-trip guest illnesses, including COVID, do not exempt from the cancellation policy.

BREAKING HOUSE RULES
We kindly ask all our guests to adhere to the house rules to ensure a pleasant stay for everyone. Please note that any violations of these rules may result in the termination of your stay at owners discretion without a refund. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Lastly, our strict no-pet policy is in place because our young daughter is extremely allergic and asthmatic, unfortunately due to the seriousness of her allergies service animals are also not permitted on the property.

We want Salty C Cottage to become the beach house that you return to as a yearly tradition. A place where you have many great memories of carefree times with family and friends. To ensure that, we have one very important rule: When you step onto our driveway, please leave your troubles behind - relax and enjoy.

Property manager

Steven Layt

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Weddings and no gatherings greater than registered numbers of Guests.
Maximum 6 vehicle parking limit (at all times).

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Augustine

Located in St. Augustine, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. 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.
Map
St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Augustine Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Johns County Ocean Pier - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Butler Beach - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Anastasia State Park - 6 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salt Life Food Shack - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪World Famous Oasis Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Oceanfront Cottage: 7 Bedrooms : Sleeps 16 : Parking for 6 Cars : Outdoor Grill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Cottage: 7 Bedrooms : Sleeps 16 : Parking for 6 Cars : Outdoor Grill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Oceanfront Cottage: 7 Bedrooms : Sleeps 16 : Parking for 6 Cars : Outdoor Grill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Oceanfront Cottage: 7 Bedrooms : Sleeps 16 : Parking for 6 Cars : Outdoor Grill located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Augustine cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St. Augustine Beach and Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf. Butler Beach and Matanzas River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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

Welcoming

Property is just as described. Hosts were welcoming and gracious to our group. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tish G.

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

Love this house!

This was my second stay at this house and I will be back!!! It’s such a great location, great view, tons of room, fabulous back lawn, easy beach access and stocked with everything you need! We had 8 teenage girls and two adults celebrating my daughter’s sweet sixteen. The girls had plenty to do and space to hang out. They loved the beach and lawn, and they could safely walk to food and a bit of shopping. We also enjoyed the farmers market Saturday morning! Five stars!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

The Beach House

When we arrived Nicole met us and gave us a tour of the house and gave us all the information we needed for our stay. My husband and I had all our children and grandchildren with us for six days.The house was clean and had ample room for everyone. The beach is a short walk over the sand and drive on the beach ramp is a block away. There are many restaurants and a grocery store nearby. My family had a great time and indicated that they would like the same place again. Steve and Nicole were great hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora P.

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

Great for our large family!

This place was perfect for our 8 adults and 4 kids. We stayed here for a week. We appreciated the fully stocked kitchen and beach necessities. There were lots of living spaces for us to spread out. The house is clearly loved and well cared for. The walk to the beach was easy and the house is very centrally located. Some things to note: this is a very popular beach. Also, you have to walk through a bedroom downstairs to reach the kitchen/living area. We didn’t mind either of these things and had an amazing stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Anna B.

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

Great property

Stayed for the weekend of our son’s wedding, (which took place in downtown St. Augustine) with our adult children, our grandchildren and 87-yr old mother-in-law. The property suited our needs perfectly, with separate “apartments” upstairs & down. Quick walk to the beach, restaurants & putt-putt. The construction was loud the night we arrived but I messaged the host and the noise stopped shortly after. Very clean, had everything we needed the views from upstairs were gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell S.

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

Family Christmas

Best location, everything is walkable
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

lindsay e.

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

Wonderful Property & Location!

We had a wonderful time! The owners thought of all the little things you end up needing when you travel :) Wr would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joann H.

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

Just Lovely

We all thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at Salty C, and how well-kept, well-stocked, comfortable, cozy, and clean it is. Perfect backyard for the teens to play spikeball and volleyball, or we (more chill) adults to play croquet. The owner’s description of the property was spot-on, and they were super easy to communicate with. We hope to come back for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

cheatham s.

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

Friends getting away

Property was great!! Better than expected actually as far as location of walking to beach as there is a walk way jus outside the home. The house is very clean and spacious! There were 12 adults in my group and we had plenty of space. The host stayed in contact offered assistance for anything we might need! The whole group absolutely loved our stay if I visit St. Augustine again will definitely seek out this home!!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Great stay in a great location!

We had a great trip with family and friends in this house. The setup is a little quirky with walk-through bedrooms but it worked out perfectly for our group, which had 6 boys ages 8 and under! The beach is just a short walk over the dunes via trail. We enjoyed seeing bunnies and even a gopher tortoise in the backyard. The hosts were responsive and communicative. Beautiful and historic home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Family time

Great place to stay!!! Walking distance to food and beach is a short walk… loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esperanza B.

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

Very nice location, very v

The house has a weird layout but we managed it well with the family and enjoyed it very much !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

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

Awesome

Awesome
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

chelsea l.

Great location and plenty of space!!

This house was perfect! Right on the beach and an awesome backyard too. The house had lots of space and was great for accommodating a large group of friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Steven & Nicole L.

Wonderful location and close to so much

AMAZING time at Salty C. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Rochelle H.

Spacious!

We loved the house, very spacious and clean! Everyone had their own room and having the extra kitchen and living space was a plus. The only thing that we would say was a negative is that you have to access each floor by going outside. Nevertheless, we had an amazing time and loved the house. Being able to walk to the beach was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carol H.

Great location.

We enjoyed our visit to St. Augustine Beach. The location was within walking distance to some restaurants. We loved Mango-Mangos. We ate there 3 times. Fantastic Coconut Shrimp! House was clean and very spacious for our large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne N.

Large families won't be disappointed!🤗

My family came from multiple states to celebrate my sons wedding and we celebrated all week with family...in all there was 18 adults and 5 children. All were comfortable! Loads of fun brought own yard games and beach equipment ang grill. (Can rent these locally as well very reasonable prices). Has cable tv's but we really never had time for tv!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Allyson T.

Nearly perfect beach house!

Me and my family stayed at Salty C for a family vacation and we absolutely loved it! We are seriously considering returning in two years for our next family vacation, even though we've previously done each one in a different place. St. Augustine has so much to do and the beach is gorgeous - we feel like we barely scratched the surface!! Our only complaints would be: there was no grill, despite the Home Away page saying there is one, and the rule that grilling is not allowed. I understand the safety risk but everyone wants to grill at the beach. Additionally, some ceiling fans in the bedrooms would be nice since you aren't allowed to turn the thermostat below 72. They do provide multiple box fans but ceiling fans would be preferred. Even with those two minor issues, we would return again! Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nancy A.

My family and I had a wonderful time.

This was our first time to St. Augustine, and because I have a large family, we rented this beach property. We loved being able to walk to the ocean front; it was beautiful. The house is very nice and has very good accommodations. We would certainly return again if we ever return to St. Augustine. As my son-in-law said to me, "This is the best vacation ever that we have taken as a family." That says it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jymia G.

A quite beachfront not too busy.

The beach house was amazing. There was just enough room for the family not to feel cramp. Kitchen was small but it helped keep down how many hands were in the kitchen. The backyard accommodated lazy evenings and game filled days. A small complaint was that the first and second floor was not connected inside. We had to walk out if you wanted to go to a different level. We wouldn’t had minded as much but we ended staying during a rainy weekend and it was hard to keep from getting wet. The plus side is when the adults wanted quite time they just went down stairs and received peace and serenity. The proximity to the bustling historic district was about a 10 min drive and stores and restaurants we close enough for last minute menu changes. We also took advantage of the shore when it was not raining. A quite beachfront not too busy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

Amazing

Nikki and Steve were great to deal with. Caring, compassionate and definitely enjoy making sure others get what they expect. House was in great shape. Perfect home away from home. Everything you need to make you're stay easy and pleasurable. Thank you guys for such an easy stay. Well be back ! :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Amazing Home PERFECT for Large Families!

We had a fluctuating group of 10-18 ladies ranging in age from 12-75 from all over the country. The home was PERFECT for our needs. It allowed us to spread out when we needed space from each other (C'mon, 18 women aren't going to get along 100% of the time) and still be together as a family for meals and socializing. The easy access to the beach meant we were coming and going all day. Spectacular sunrises were enjoyed from the balcony as well as the beach. The home was stocked well with linens and kitchen items. We prepared several meals and lots of sweets (all women, remember?) in the kitchen. Having laundry facilities on site was a definite plus. We loved how centrally located the home was to all of the attractions we wanted to enjoy. We have family in Pulaski and it was a very easy car ride to get to their home as well. The only complaint that was voiced was that we wished the lower level kitchen had a full sized fridge rather than the mini fridge. We had to keep the main food items upstairs and stocked the mini fridge with beverages only. Other than that small detail, our stay was perfect! I would recommend this home to anyone planning a trip for a large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jim P.

Great time at the Salty C

We had a great time at the Salty C. It has 2 full floors and sleeps up to 20. It is right on the beach and within a 14 minute drive from old town Sr Augustine.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Roberto L.

Excellent stay and wonderful memories

The Salty C was the perfect location for our multi-family friends' reunion. Our group consisted of 10 adults and 8 children (6 and under) and we had a difficult time finding properties adjacent to the beach that would accommodate such a large group. I am happy to say that we found the perfect place! Everything about the house fit our needs, from the bunk rooms for the little ones, to the multiple common areas and ready-to-use electronics with Wifi. There were multiple places to eat just a short walk away and the supermarket was only a short drive away. The house is beach front, so we spent many hours daily enjoying the beautiful expansive beach with the little ones. Historic St Augustine is only a few minutes' drive away and the downtown was amazing. We also had the opportunity to enjoy the city's 450th anniversary and the city was vibrant in celebration. We made great memories during our stay and would recommend this property to anyone with a large group or for a large family. I is the perfect location for a fun-filled (or relaxing) family reunion. Thank you for letting us share the Salty C and we would love to return in the future.

About the host

Hosted by Steven Layt

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English