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Pet Friendly Oceanfront Cottage with Deck Dining- Steps to the Beach!

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 470.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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St Augustine, FL
  • Butler Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Butler Beach State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • St. Augustine Beach
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1st Bedroom

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Pet Friendly Oceanfront Cottage with Deck Dining- Steps to the Beach!

Pounds Cottage is a cozy one bedroom oceanfront cottage built by its owners on the Crescent Beach Dunes in 1952. Since then, it has been lovingly cared for and enjoyed by the family. If you like the idea of staying in a quiet, unpretentious beach cottage that’s vintage Florida, Pounds Cottage may be just what you’re looking for. Even your pets are welcome in this seaside home.
Pounds Cottage is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom, the air-conditioned cottage that sleeps four when the sleeper sofa is put to use. The cottage is a one-level home set on stilts with beautiful window and deck views of nearby vegetation and a glimpse of the ocean at the horizon.
One of the unforgettable experiences you will have while staying at Pounds Cottage will be watching the sun rise over the magnificent Crescent Beach dunes as you enjoy a cup of coffee from your deck. It is a magical experience.
This large deck will be the site of many family dinners and you’ll also like that there are outside beach shower facilities at Pounds Cottage so you won’t have to worry about dealing with indoor sand.
From the large deck, step through the front door into a spacious living space with high ceilings and original wood paneling. Large windows bring nature into the entire space, filling it with bright sunlight and the lush green of the Dunes vegetation.
The living area is outfitted with comfortable sink-into-me furniture and a large flat-screen HDTV with DVD player. There are also books, magazines, cards, board games, and the Internet to bring the outside world into your seaside vacation home. Imagine the fun of gathering your family around for a movie or game of Monopoly or to chat about the adventures you’ve had fishing, playing on the beach, golfing or shopping in the fun-filled St. Augustine Beach area.
There’s a sturdy wooden dining room table and chairs just beyond the living room space. Nearby is the kitchen with breakfast bar that seats three. You’ll find most of the app

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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Ocean view

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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
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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 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 fire extinguisher

About the area

St. Augustine

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Butler Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Consider Castle Otttis for a night out or Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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St Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Butler Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Butler Beach State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Crescent Beach - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 9 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Anastasia State Park - 10 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪World Famous Oasis Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mangos - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Water Cowboys - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Taco Libre - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly Oceanfront Cottage with Deck Dining- Steps to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly Oceanfront Cottage with Deck Dining- Steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly Oceanfront Cottage with Deck Dining- Steps to the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly Oceanfront Cottage with Deck Dining- Steps to the Beach! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Butler Beach holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Butler Beach and 2 mi (3.2 km) from St. Augustine Beach. Butler Beach State Park and Matanzas River are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 60 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

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

Just Right Beach House

Loved the original simple style, provided a great setting to unwind. Loved the view of the Dunes & Ocean. Easy Living on the Beach, location just right.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Nostalgic Beach Cottage

Cons: Be careful in the tiny shower! The wand gets loose from the caddy & it fell off causing a cut , blood and bandaid! Bring your own beach towels & trash bags too because they aren't provided. Pros: The views, sounds of the waves & a step back from when life was simple! You can even see the launches from cape canaveral on the deck!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Perfect Pounds Cottage

A very cool vintage Cottage on the sea!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth M.

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

Charming, well-equipped, ocean-front cottage

House was perfect for my wife, myself and our Golden Retriever to spend a couple of weeks on our way to the Florida Keys in January. The only issue was keeping the place comfortably warm the first week of our stay. To be fair, there was record-breaking cold weather in the area and the house did have space heaters but it did make our stay a notch below perfect.
Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

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

Perfect location

Although the cottage is old, it’s also charming. It had everything we needed to make our stay great. The quick walk to the beach was great. We have stayed down the road at Ocean Gallery several times but from now on it’s Pounds Cottage for us and our dog.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod D.

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

Beach Bungalow

Awesome beach bungalow in a quiet neighborhood. Easy access to the beach and enough space for myself, my wife, and my dog. The listing was as expected and the views from the living room and porch are gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey s.

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

Perfect Getaway

We will never stay anywhere else in St. Augustine. This gem of a property is beyond unique! It has everything you could ever need- reminding us that less is sooooo much more!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hunter M.

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

Lovely Beach Cabin

We loved our stay at this sweet family cabin! The decorations and old family pictures made it feel so homey. Beautiful views! We would definitely come back and stay again. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich W.

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

vacation

Rustic and wonderful to the core.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

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

Great place

Perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

tara a.

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

Summer trip

This was a quaint little cottage home. We loved the view and short walk to the water
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

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

Perfect beach getaway

Pounds Cottage was the perfect beach getaway. The pictures dont do jutice to how beautiful and serene it is-the neighborhood was quiet and the beach was practically deserted all week. We will absolutely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie K.

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

Seaside Bliss

Can’t get closer to the ocean and it was heavenly!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

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

Quaint Cottage

We loved the rustic feel of the cottage! Can't beat the view! Extra bonus: pet friendly. Beach is too! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannon M.

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

Great stay

We loved our experience at Pounds Cottage. It's a private stay and accurately described. We loved all the turtles around the place, and the dunes were magical.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

Little gem

Pounds was the perfect place for my wife and I to stay. Close to the beach. Beautiful view.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joe G.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Don’t waste your time

You can see daylight through the ceiling and floor, as well as mold in the bathroom and so much more
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerard M.

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

A great time in a beach bungalow

This rustic beach front setting reminded us of a cottage our parents had when growing up. It was comfortable, unpretentious, and quiet. A perfect get-away.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

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

Summer vacation at Pounds Cottage

My partner and I stayed here for our beach vacation and we couldn't have picked a better property! I especially love the older feel of the cottage, it felt like I was staying at my grandparent's house, very cozy and homey. We also really liked that we were able to bring our pups, they relaxed and enjoyed the beach as much as we did! The area is great, the beach was populated but never crowded, even on the weekend. It's also a short drive to grocery stores, restaurants, and things to see like downtown St. Augustine and Fort Matanzas. We wish we would have stayed longer, and really hope to come back next summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrissy G.

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

Perfect beach cottage1

My husband and I stayed for 8 wonderful nights in this perfect little beach cottage. It was practical, modest and lovely. The cottage was stocked with everything we needed. Short dune walk to a gorgeous and spacious beach which was never crowded even on the 4th of July. And we easily rented beach chairs and an umbrella from a local vendor that delivered right to our doorstep. Couldn't have asked for anything more!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Frank P.

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

Poor condition, rich charges

VRBO: 1 starPoor condition, rich chargesIndeed, there is an unobstructed view of dunes and ocean but the cabin is old and outworn. It is rather a shack built with some wooden boards (with a view down to the ground). The shower is small and you can feel pretty cramped (even as a slim person). There is a simple plastic shower curtain which sticks to your body, thus the shower is not inviting. Any tiny movement in the bed causes shaking and squeaking. If you open a window, then you might not be able to close iot (because of rusting and friction). There is no insulation, so outdoor temperature creeps easily into the shack. In the morning, there was less than 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and so it was in the bedroom. There were no additional blankets and we felt cold. The house across the street was overtaken by reckless party people who screamed, shouted, and hollered during the night up to 3 AM from balconies and from the street. The renter did not help and the nightly disturbances repeated. The cleaning fee was 50 per day for 1 bedroom. We had too much unfortunate experiences thus we do not recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David B.

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

Beach Cabin

Rustic cabin on the beach just as advertised
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

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

Awesome spot

Quiet - perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shari K.

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

Very nice and quiet.

The cottage was very quiet and comfortable. The view of the dunes was great. We could watch the gopher turtle wander around on the dunes from the couch. We had a very nice stay. Would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

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

Rejuvenating

Perfect weekend get away!!! Loved the outdoor shower to get the sand off and the deck. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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