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Life is better at the Beach! Soak in the Vitamin Sea & relax at the beach!

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Sea Oats and Sand Dunes on St Augustine Beach
Surfing on St Augustine Beach
Sunrise on St Augustine Beach!!
Beautiful Island South Complex
Front Entrance to Kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Saint Augustine Beach, FL
  • St. Augustine Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St. Johns County Ocean Pier
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Anastasia State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Life is better at the Beach! Soak in the Vitamin Sea & relax at the beach!

Have you always wanted to visit historic St Augustine, have a child attending Flagler College, planning to come to town to enjoy a show at The Amp or just want to relax on beautiful St Augustine Beach??? Answered yes to any of those - then this is the place to stay!

Island South Sanctuary is conveniently located for historic downtown explorers; Anastasia State Park visitors, St Augustine Beach goers, The Amp Concert goers, or Flagler college guests.

The condo includes an updated and friendly kitchen with stainless steel appliances with many small kitchen appliances stored in the cabinets. You can serve up a frothy hot coffee in the morning and enjoy a frosty margarita in the afternoon. The kitchen opens up to the spacious dining and living room. The unit boasts two bedrooms with two full baths and a separate walk-in laundry room. The master bedroom is furnished with a king -sized bed and the second bedroom has a queen-sized bed. There is a full-sized air mattress provided for additional sleeping arrangements for children. Both bedrooms and the living room include large sliding glass doors providing beautiful natural light. The living room and master bedroom both open up to the spacious and green lanai and pathway to the community pool (no hot tub) and walk-over to the beach.

The condo is located in the heart of St. Augustine Beach close to numerous local restaurants, the beach, volleyball courts, pickleball courts, fishing pier, historic downtown St. Augustine, St. Augustine Lighthouse, Anastasia State Park, The Amp concert venue, Flagler College, and many more exciting places.

Come chill, surf, relax, vibe,and enjoy the Anastasia Island life style

Property manager

Bert and Lisa Tavary
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking in Unit will result in additional fees

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Augustine

Located in St. Augustine, this condo is in the city centre and near the beach. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Saint Augustine Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Augustine Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Johns County Ocean Pier - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Anastasia State Park - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salt Life Food Shack - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪World Famous Oasis Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Life is better at the Beach! Soak in the Vitamin Sea & relax at the beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Life is better at the Beach! Soak in the Vitamin Sea & relax at the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Life is better at the Beach! Soak in the Vitamin Sea & relax at the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Life is better at the Beach! Soak in the Vitamin Sea & relax at the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Life is better at the Beach! Soak in the Vitamin Sea & relax at the beach! located?

This family-friendly St. Augustine condo building is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of St. Augustine Beach, Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Johns County Ocean Pier. Matanzas River and Tolomato River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 199 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in St Augustine
We enjoyed our stay. The condo was in a great location, clean and well-equipped. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter break
Great location, quiet with direct beach access
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
This was a short stay for our family, but it was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Everything was great
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escaping sub zero
Property is as described. Thank you for having a pitcher!!! Well stocked kitchen. Good location, and straight out access to the beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Break
Holidays on the Beach
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St. Augustine Beach week
My husband and I, and his mother, stayed. Steps away from a very nice pool and a few more steps and you were on the gorgeous beach. The unit was roomy and comfortable and had everything you need for a nice stay. Great restaurants close by. All instructions were timely and accurate. We had a great time. Have already recommended to family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday trip
Thank Lisa and Bert for sharing your place. Had a wonderful birthday trip. Alabama was amazing! When we make it back this way we will hit you up to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
February Fun!
We were in town for the Willie Nelson concert/Tropicon book convention and to have our yearly friends catch -up weekend….In spite of the chilly weather, we enjoyed the lovely amphitheater and the Alligator Farm…This condo was very convenient to the beach and many restaurants…The beds are very comfortable and the kitchen well-appointed…Very clean bottom floor condo with only a few steps to enter from parking lot…Large selection of books/magazines/games…Good communication with hosts prior to arrival….Quiet and only steps to the beautiful Atlantic Ocean…Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love Bert and Lisa's condo!
This was our second year staying at the condo and it's absolutely amazing! You can walk to the pool and then extremeley easy access to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful condo and extremely convenient
The week our family stayed at the condo we had an amazing time! The hosts are super easy to work with and you are so close to the pool and beach. We will definitely book with them again for next years trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
The condo was clean and just like the pictures. We had a wonderful stay it was beautiful inside the grounds and pool were beautiful and so was the beach and ocean. Had everything we could need there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location beautiful condo
Awesome stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach steps away
Much needed beach time wonderful time
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUDIPTO S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo
Great place, right next to beach ..enjoyed our christmas stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky M., Middleburg

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place to Relax
We enjoyed our stay and found the owner to be helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary weekend
Great condo, clean, had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach beauty
We loved our stay in this clean, peaceful, beautiful property! Easy stay on the island and very convenient to downtown!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best price for a great location
I was very impressed with the price for a perfect location near everything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

John D., LADY LAKE, Fla

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Solid rental unit.
A good, quiet, well equipped place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Katie T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!!!!
Perfect location from the beach and awesome food!!! Such a wonderful experience!!! Will be staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo on the beach
This place is very clean and its location allows you to walk to many different restaurants. We have stayed here 2 times and will definitely be back again. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn/Dan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful trip!
Great place to stay! We had an awesome trip! Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice Condo
The condo was clean and in very good condition, decorated really cute (they even had Easter decor out). It is steps from the ocean and a very nice neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonder steps from the beach
Wonderful accommodations...clean and beautiful..Steps from the beach short drive to tourist attractions and great restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bert and Lisa Tavary

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Bert is a local well-respected dentist. He has lived here in St. Augustine Beach for over 30 years. Bert enjoys surfing and spending time with friends. Lisa is a Program Specialist with the St Johns County School District. She spends her off time teaching or practicing yoga, working out at Club Pilates, or enjoying beautiful St. Augustine Beach with her Brittany Spaniel, Izzy. Bert and Lisa have four adult children and two grandsons. They enjoy traveling to Costa Rica, Hawaii, and Central America for the sun, surf, and relaxing atmosphere.

Why they chose this property

Our condo is located within minutes of the St Augustine Beach fishing pier, local restaurants and nightlife, award winning golf courses, and historic downtown Saint Augustine. There is truly something unique and special for each type of traveler:
History Buff - Historic St. Augustine
Beach Goer - Miles and miles of pristine beaches
Golf Enthusiast - Award winning golf courses and the World Golf Museum
Families with Kids- The Alligator Farm, Marineland, The Old Jail, Trolley Rides, The Lighthouse
Romantic Get-Aways - Carriage Rides through the Historic District - Sunrise Beach Strolls
Foodies - Numerous amazing local restaurants and local drinking establishments
Music Lover - The Amp in St. Augustine is the best outdoor venue in Florida for live music and is located within a five-minute drive of the condo.

Languages:

English

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