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Highlights
Dive into relaxation
Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
Firepit available
One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
At the centre of it all
Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Bridge of Lions
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Private pool
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Explore the area
St. Augustine, FL
Bridge of Lions
Place, Bridge of Lions
16 min walk
St. George Street
Place, St. George Street
2 min drive
Flagler College
Place, Flagler College
3 min drive
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
12 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
Additional Sleeping (Living Room)
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bedroom
1 King Bed
1 bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
Watch Dolphins: St Augustine Gem Near Downtown!
Dog Friendly w/ Fee | Private Sauna
A relaxing retreat awaits at this 1-bedroom, 1-bath St. Augustine vacation rental! The ‘Dolphin Bay Suite’ has an open living area, a pool and spa, and access to popular attractions. Ride the provided bicycles to Anastasia State Park or head downtown for shopping and waterfront dining! Back at the apartment, sip morning coffee or evening wine on the balcony and relish the sunset and breathtaking views of Dolphin Bay and the St. Augustine Inlet.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom: 1 king bed - Living Room: 1 queen sleeper sofa
MAIN FEATURES - Smart TV w/ cable, dining bar - Balcony, water views - Outdoor dining areas, gas grill - Wood-burning fire pit - Sauna, 2 beach bicycles - Private boat dock & lift (available upon request) - 4 kayaks, stand-up paddleboards - Fishing rods - Beach chairs & towels, life vests - Shared pool, spa & fenced backyard
- 1 mile to downtown St. Augustine: shops, waterfront dining, museums - 2 miles to St. Augustine Lighthouse & The St. Augustine Amphitheatre - 2 miles to Anastasia State Park: Marsh Trail, Anastasia Watersports rentals, Anastasia Beach, Salt Run Beach, Salt Run & Atlantic Ocean access - 57 miles to Jacksonville International Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes; dogs only, 1 max) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 21 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - The homeowner lives on-site, in the next-door property with a separate entrance, and shares the spa, pool, and backyard; they may be present during your stay - Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is on the back of the property facing the shared backyard, and 1 camera is on the homeowner’s next-door property facing their driveway entry area. These cameras are outward facing and record sound and video when activated by motion while guests are in residence - This single-story unit on the 2nd floor requires using an interior spiral staircase to access - The garage is not available for guest use - The private boat dock and lift are available for use upon request
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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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
St. Augustine
Located by the ocean, this apartment is in Davis Shores, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Anastasia State Park and St. Augustine Beach, while St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park and World Golf Village are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Francis Field, or consider a night out at Castle Otttis. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Flagler College - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 23 min drive
Restaurants
River & Fort - 3 min drive
Harry's Seafood Bar Grille - 3 min drive
No Name Bar & Grill - 3 min drive
Saint - 3 min drive
The Tini Martini Bar - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Watch Dolphins: St Augustine Gem Near Downtown! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Watch Dolphins: St Augustine Gem Near Downtown!?
As of 17 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Watch Dolphins: St Augustine Gem Near Downtown! on 15 July 2026 start from NZ$546, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Watch Dolphins: St Augustine Gem Near Downtown!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Watch Dolphins: St Augustine Gem Near Downtown!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Watch Dolphins: St Augustine Gem Near Downtown!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Watch Dolphins: St Augustine Gem Near Downtown! located?
Located in Davis Shores, this apartment building is steps from Tolomato River and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from St. George Street. Matanzas River and Bridge of Lions are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful apartment, nice view, great location, great experience
Cindy T.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2026
Hi Cindy, Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the apartment, the beautiful view, and the convenient location. It’s wonderful to know you had a great experience at Dolphin Bay Suite. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back again for another relaxing visit to St. Augustine!
The Property Owners
We really enjoyed our stay. Elevated furnishings, great views of the bay - saw plenty of dolphins. Very close to downtown while also being quiet / secluded. Host is very responsive.
seth t.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
Thank you, Seth, for such a thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the elevated furnishings and those beautiful bay views—spotting dolphins never gets old. It’s great to hear the location struck the right balance between being close to downtown and still feeling quiet and secluded. We truly appreciate your kind words about our responsiveness as well. We’d love to host you again anytime!
The Property Owners
Very nice lodging and neighborhood. Felt comfortable and safe going for walks. Within minutes to the historic district. Actually saw dolphins several times during our stay right in front of our building .Hosts were friendly and extremely accommodating and easy to work with.
Lee Ann W.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 April 2026
Hi Lee Ann,
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you felt comfortable and safe in the neighborhood—it really is a special place for relaxing walks. How wonderful that you were able to see dolphins right out front during your stay… such a memorable experience!
We’re also glad the location worked well for exploring the historic district, and we truly appreciate your comments about our hospitality. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
The Property Owners
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Erica
19 January 2026
Great place!
We had a great trip! Great place, great area/location and very responsive and gracious hosts!
Erica
Response from VrboOwner on 10 April 2026
Thank you so much, Erica, for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had a great trip and enjoyed the home and its location.
It truly means a lot to know you found us responsive and welcoming—that’s exactly the experience we strive to provide.
It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
The Property Owners
Friendly hosts, great, quiet location, clean property - it's a great spot to be near enough to old town but far enough to be peaceful.
Chuck B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2025
Hi Chuck,Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We are so glad to know you enjoyed the convenient location and found Dolphin Bay Suite was peaceful, clean and quiet :-) We are striving to make your stay as comfortable as you were at home!It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd be happy to host you again anytime! The Property Owners
This is a beautiful property. Completely modern with every amenity available. Communication with the host was perfect. The apartment had everything you would need for an extended stay including all linens. The host gave us access to their pool and fire pit and bicycles. The view from our balcony was amazing. We got to see the dolphins from the balcony. I would definitely stay here again. Thank you, Wolfgang and Mikki for a great stay. You are awesome! My wife is a retired teacher and she gives you an A
This is a wonderful vacation rental! The hosts are fantastic and the location is excellent!
Maureen C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2025
Dear Maureen, Thank you for your wonderful 5-star review. It was genuinely a pleasure having you and your husband as our guest, and we couldn’t be happier to know that you guys had a very enjoyable stay at Dolphin Bay Suite and appreciate the great location. Looking forward to hosting you again! Response from the Property Owner
The property is in top condition, kitchen is superb and overall exquisitely decorated! Mattress was great! The location looking out over Dolphin bay is excellent. The neighborhood was safe for walking and with very little traffic.The drive to old St Augustine was just a few minutes and if we weren't so senior, I would have been an easy walk. Definitely recommend!
Patrick L.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2026
Thank you so much, Patrick, for your thoughtful and detailed review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the home’s condition, the kitchen, and the décor—it truly means a lot to us.
We’re especially glad the mattress was comfortable and that you were able to relax and take in the beautiful views over Dolphin Bay. It’s wonderful to know you felt safe in the neighborhood and found the location convenient to explore St. Augustine.
Thank you again for your recommendation—it was a pleasure hosting you, and we would be honored to welcome you back anytime!
The Property Owners
What a wonderful find. We really enjoyed our stay at the Dolphin Bay house. It was exactly as described and looked just like the photos. It was clean, generously sized, sweeping views of the bay with modern elements and a European feel. Amenities were plentiful. It is conveniently located within walking distance to all the downtown sites, plus a short drive to beaches in both directions. Hosts were superb—made sure we were taken care of during our visit—truly a 5-star standout experience and we highly recommend!
This was one of the best places we have stayed out for numerous reasons. #1 was the friendliness and availability of the hosts. Miki texted back almost immediately with all sorts of help. Wolfgang was wonderful, giving us good tips on what to do, helping out with kayak and bicycle equipment. His dog was fun to toss the ball to. We walked the well-lit and safe neighborhood before dawn and every night. Easy bike rider to the Lions Bridge and over into St Augustine. Everything inside the unit was clean with no ants or bugs. Dolphins are everywhere in the bay - def. use the kayaks to see them up close!
Lucinda N.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 April 2026
Thank you so much, Lucinda, for this incredibly thoughtful and detailed review! We’re truly touched by your kind words.
It means a lot to hear that you enjoyed both the Dolphin Bay Suite and the visiting experience—from the easy bike rides over the Bridge of Lions into historic St. Augustine, to those special moments spotting dolphins in the bay (they really are magical, especially from the kayaks!).
We’re especially glad you felt well taken care of—Miki always tries to be as responsive as possible, and Wolfgang loves sharing local tips and helping guests make the most of their stay. And of course, our pup Blue Moon is thrilled to have made new friends for a game of fetch 😊
It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d absolutely love to welcome you back anytime!
The Property Owners
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Walter
9 December 2025
Dolphin Beauty
This was the best experience we’ve ever had in a rental! This place is absolutely incredible exactly as advertised and wonderful wonderful owners of the property. The amenities were incredible the shower unbelievable the kitchen just amazing and the view of dolphins every morning. They have a pool and a hot tub kayaks. We grilled lobster on their grill and had an absolutely wonderful stay!! We thought it was too good to be true, but this place is absolutely amazing!!
Walter
Response from VrboOwner on 18 December 2025
Dear Walter,
Thank you so much for your incredibly generous and kind words! We are truly grateful that you chose our home and are thrilled to hear that it exceeded your expectations. It makes us so happy to know you enjoyed the amenities, the kitchen, the shower, and especially those magical morning dolphin visits.
Hearing that you made special memories—from kayaking to grilling lobster—means everything to us. Guests like you are the reason we love hosting, and it was an absolute pleasure having you stay with us.
You are welcome back anytime, and we would be delighted to host you again in the future! 🌴✨
The Property Owners
This property was amazing. It was super clean, modern, well equipped and in a perfect location to downtown St. Augustine. The property owner was exceptional and so kind. It was neat to see the numerous dolphins and one leaped out of the water close to us as if to say hello. I highly recommend this rental.
Hobert C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2025
Dear Lynn,Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We are delighted to hear you enjoyed the convenient location and found Dolphin Bay Suite was super clean and modern :-) Watching dolphin leaped out the water is a plus!You were wonderful guests - respectful, clean, and easy to communicate with. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd be happy to host you again anytime! The Property Owners
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ashley
19 June 2025
Beautiful and close to everything
We loved our time at Dolphin Bay! The location is close to everything and the morning views are beautiful. Cannot thank Wolfgang, Miki and Blue Moon enough for their hospitality. We are looking forward to our next St Augustine adventure and do plan on staying here again.
Ashley
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
From the owner: "Dear Ashley, I appreciate your glowing review! It's our pleasure to host you and your beautiful family at our Dolphin Bay Suite. You are wonderful guests to host. All of us, including our furry boy Blue Moon, enjoyed the time playing with you guys in the backyard. Wish we had more opportunities to welcome you again in the near future!"
Very clean and very close to all the things you’d need to do like shopping and eating! Homeowners were very nice and made us feel like we were at home. We had our own privacy the whole time even in shared backyard. Their dog & cat visiting us poolside made our trip even better! Our first time booking a house like this to stay at and it was a 10/10.
Madison S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2025
Dear Madison,Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We are so glad to know you enjoyed the convenient location and found Dolphin Bay Suite was super clean and quaint :-) You were wonderful guests - respectful, clean, and easy to communicate with. We are striving to make your stay as comfortable as you were at home. Our dog Blue Moon and cat Klein really love to have you guys here. I am sure they miss you!It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd be happy to host you again anytime! The Property Owners
This property was absolutely PERFECT! My wife and I were happy and impressed from the moment we arrived till the time we had to say goodbye until next time. Wolfgang and his wife were extremely helpful and are amazing people! I could not recommend this property more and we WILL be returning.
Jason C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2025
Hi Jason, Thank you for your recommendation and your fantastic 5-star review. We are very thankful that you choose Dalphin Bay Suite as your honeymoon destination. It was genuinely a pleasure having you as our guests, you make our hosting such a joy! We hope your travels bring you back this way -- Looking forward to hosting you again!Response from the Property Owner
We were able to easily walk over the Bridge of Lions into St. Augustine. The view out of our window was fantastic, right on the inlet. We will definitely stay here again if we come back to St. Augustine.
Jennifer F.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 April 2025
From the owner: "Hi Jennifer, thanks for your nice review. Happy to know you enjoyed the Dolphin Bay Suite and enjoyed your visit in St. Augustine, the historical and beautiful city that we love so much!Looking forward to hosting you again soon!"
Property was convenient to downtown and to the beaches! Beautiful property!
Jennifer N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Jennifer, thank you for your kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed the home and location! It is in a great spot for taking in the beautiful views and local attractions! We would love to host you again!
Dear Jessica, Thank you for the ★★★★★ review! So happy to hear you had a great time and enjoyed your stay at the Dolphin Bay Suite and looking forward to hosting you again!Response from the Property Owners
The apartment was absolutely perfect for 3 of us! The hosts were very informative & available! We loved the company of Blue Moon, precious dog at their pool! Would definitely come back! Beautiful decor & well taken care of & immaculate!
Tami H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2025
Hello Tami, Glad you loved the location and enjoyed the beautiful Dolphin Bay Suite. I love the word "immaculate" you used! We strive for you to have all you need to make lasting memories in St. Augustine!Our well-trained and friendly Blue Moon loves to play with your little boy, and we would love to have you back!Response from the Property Owner
The Dolphin Bay property was incredible - beautiful layout and furnishings, quiet location on the bay, and many extras for visitors. The location is close to all of St Augustine and really gives you a sense of living on the island. Excellent communication and recommendations from the owners who are really good people. This is a can’t miss property!
Beautiful place by the sea! Felt completely at home. Great to see the dolphins from the dock. Hosts were more than welcoming and had lots of advise for the area.
Highly recommended!
Andrea W.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 December 2024
Thank you for the kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to have the opportunity to host you again!