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Watch Dolphins: St Augustine Gem Near Downtown!

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St. Augustine Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | Stairs Required | 1,000 Sq Ft
Apartment Exterior | Private Balcony | Water Views
Living Area | Dining Bar | Kitchen
Living Area | Smart TV w/ Cable | Queen Sleeper Sofa
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Place, Bridge of Lions
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, St. George Street
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Flagler College
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • 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

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Dishware/flatware, cooking basics, spices
- Drip coffee maker (coffee provided)
- Blender, Crockpot, microwave, air fryer
- Toaster, toaster oven
- Water filter, ice maker

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Keyless entry
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Linens/towels, iron/board
- Washer/dryer (detergent provided)
- Trash bags, paper towels
- Hair dryer, complimentary toiletries

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
- Quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM)
- Homeowner on-site (next door)
- 2 exterior security cameras (facing out)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story unit on 2nd-floor, interior stairs required

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)
- Free street parking (first-come, first-served)
- Garage unavailable

-- THE LOCATION --

- 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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
A maximum of 1 pet is 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 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. World Golf Village is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Anastasia State Park and St. Augustine Beach. 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.
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St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Bridge of Lions - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
  • St. George Street - 2 min drive - 1.7 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
  • ‪The Tini Martini Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Saint - ‬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 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Watch Dolphins: St Augustine Gem Near Downtown! on 30 July 2026 start from NZ$322, 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 within a 10-minute walk of Tolomato River and Matanzas River. Bridge of Lions and Walker Charters 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

seth t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Erica

Great place!

We had a great trip! Great place, great area/location and very responsive and gracious hosts!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The space was perfect for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful vacation rental! The hosts are fantastic and the location is excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
From our kitchen window
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob B.

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

Great stays

Great location nice people
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hobert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Great location!

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer N.

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

Excellent Convenient Property!

Property was convenient to downtown and to the beaches! Beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Carolyn P.

No the host didn’t welcome me amenities were fine BUT the view was misrepresented (due to the hosts multi million dollar new home construction). Also constant noise from said construction Also listing states elevator only spiral staircase No sunset view a little sunrise
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Lovely!

This was a fabulous place to stay. Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Ray & Kathy

Outstanding
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Pleasant Stay

Great place. Wish there were more kitchen amenities but not an issue. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M J.

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

Great Stay on Dolphin Bay!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

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

Fantastic stay / Great hosts

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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