Very Tropical- close to ocean and pools and hot tub jacuzzi. 1 dog allowed .

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6111.5 sq m

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Parking available
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Gym
Dryer
Air conditioning

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Saint Augustine, FL

Butler Beach
‪14 min walk‬
St. Augustine Beach
‪20 min walk‬
Anastasia State Park
‪8 min drive‬
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

master-first floor

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Two story town-house with loft. 1200 sq.feet. Entrance leads up to 2nd story which has the living room and master bedroom with bathroom and counters for his and hers and a large closet. Full kitchen and all utensils needed beautiful enclosed lanai which opens up to show a beautiful view of tropical plants a lagoon and nearby swimming pool. Lenai also has a queen sofa-bed .- (Second floor) is a loft that has two twin beds overlooking living room and has its own bathroom and huge closet area.

Property manager

Michael J Noreika

Languages

English, Russian, Spanish

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Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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Enjoy the Florida sun in the comfortable Adirondack chairs on the front patio!

Ocean view
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Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Many activities

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Small dog-no cats or other animals

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

One small dog limit.

must sign and mail registration to Ocean Gallery as soon as you book. Charge is $60 but I am paying that just send in form.

Payments can be made all at once on the first payment.

3 day minimum rental

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

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. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.

Saint Augustine, FL

What's nearby

Butler Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
St. Augustine Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
St. Johns County Ocean Pier - 6 min drive - 5.6 km
Anastasia State Park - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
St. George Street - 13 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
‪World Famous Oasis Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
‪Beachcomber Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪The Tides Oyster Co. & Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪Mango Mangos - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Very Tropical- close to ocean and pools and hot tub jacuzzi. 1 dog allowed . have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Very Tropical- close to ocean and pools and hot tub jacuzzi. 1 dog allowed . pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Very Tropical- close to ocean and pools and hot tub jacuzzi. 1 dog allowed .?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Very Tropical- close to ocean and pools and hot tub jacuzzi. 1 dog allowed .?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Very Tropical- close to ocean and pools and hot tub jacuzzi. 1 dog allowed . located?

Nestled on the beach, this Butler Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Matanzas River and St. Augustine Beach. Butler Beach and Butler Beach State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

29 October 2024

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

Just a Terrific Stay!

We had a wonderful two-week stay at this condo at The Ocean Gallery. The Ocean Gallery really is a quiet and lovely, well-maintained complex with lush greenery, fantastic heated pools, jacuzzis, easy beach access and helpful on-site staff. It’s a quick drive to restaurants, supermarkets and coffee shops. The condo itself is clean, well-stocked and features comfortable beds. At times, we would simply sit on the balcony sofa, listen to the fountain below, and feel the stress melt away. The owners, Mike and his wife, made this stay particularly memorable. They were the consummate hosts, quickly responding to all communications. They care deeply that their guests are content. When our arrival was delayed by Hurricane Milton, they graciously offered us additional days to compensate for the time we missed. We can’t thank them enough. All in all, a great stay in this wonderful city. We will return!

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

12 July 2022

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

Location

Great proximity to beach, beach access, restaurants and downtown. Community has multiple pools and facilities to accommodate everyone.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce K.

19 April 2022

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

Wonderful stay

This is a great condo in a great location. We especially enjoyed sitting on the deck overlooking the pond. We also liked the convenient access to the beach. Mike was a great host and responded quickly when we had questions.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Mary W., Rehoboth Beach

8 March 2022

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

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Unit was one of the best locations in entire complex. Beautiful view of pond and pool. Mike was lovely and accommodating. Unit under us under construction so very noisy our entire stay. Unit did not look like it had been cleaned but I don't think that is the fault of the owner. He doesn't live to check on the cleaning people.

Stayed 33 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

8 January 2022

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

Christmas Vacation

This vacation was everything my family expected and more. A big part of it was the comfort and quality of the townhome. It lives up to the details provided in the VRBO ad. Thank you Michael for giving us a wonderful place to stay on our vacation. Collins Family

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellen M.

18 July 2021

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

Stay

We enjoyed our stay. There are a couple of minor repairs that need to be fixed but other than that all was perfect. The owner responded quickly every time we reached out. Thanks for allowing us to stay here, Mike.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzy U.

10 May 2021

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

Awesome spot!

Awesome host! Great complex with lots of friendly people and amenities. Condo Was spotless and fully furnished. We really enjoyed it

Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

24 March 2021

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

Butler Beach Review

Really enjoyed our stay. Mike was a great host and his follow-up was excellent. The property was very clean and the patio had a nice view of the pool. Easy access and short walking distance to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

MELISSA M.

13 March 2021

Liked: Location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Great location; would not stay again for future trip

Generally speaking, this property serves the function of having a place to stay within walking distance of the beach fine. It's dated in decor, but the location is great for food, beach access, and staying out of the crowds. When I arrived at the complex, there was no parking pass ready for me. This caused confusion at check-in which lasted well over half an hour because Mike did not answer when we attempted to contact him to verify that I was indeed supposed to be there. Not a huge deal and I chalk this up to my last-minute booking. However, the much bigger issue is that the condo was not clean upon my arrival- there were handprints all over the glass table and door, cup rings left on the bar in the kitchen, wet towels in the dryer, and hair/ dirt on the bathroom sinks and in the shower. I was up until 2:30am cleaning the bottom floor of the condo unit. Clearly the cleaning crew was not on their game that day & Mike did express his displeasure that they had not done their job as expected. The next issue arose because Mike also did not communicate effectively between his maintenance person and I for a time when some routine maintenance could happen, therefore the maintenance man came in unscheduled. I had a dog with me and expensive computer equipment so this scenario was unacceptable as I had asked Mike in advance to tell me a time frame when the worker would be stopping by in order for me to make arrangements for my dog, etc. Additionally, I did not have enough toilet paper, paper towels, etc. to last the week I was there. I have never booked a place to stay for just a week where I didn't have enough of those types of items to last through my stay. It has been 14 days since I left the condo and Mike has failed to compensate/ reimburse me anything for my troubles. We have spoken several times about the issues and upon our final conversation he hung up on me without agreeing to a resolution of any sort. I do feel as though I stayed during a "perfect storm" of issues, however several of them could have been prevented by Mike verifying information in advance. The property management of this condo is subpar and Mike does not understand where his responsibilities lie to those who stay at his place. This stay was much too expensive for me to have encountered the issues I did and to not have been reimbursed anything at all for the troubles.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda D.

20 February 2021

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

Perfect for family.

We really enjoyed our stay at The Ocean Gallery. The condo was perfect for my husband and two boys. The kids were doing virtual schooling, so they had their own space to spread out while my husband and I could enjoy the enclosed deck. We loved having the heated pool and pickleball courts to enjoy and the walk to the beach was easy. The drive to St. Augustine was not bad at all (about 20 mins) and groceries store, etc. were really convenient. The Del Prado 96 was very quiet and comfortable, and I would highly recommend staying here.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

About the host

Hosted by Michael J Noreika

Hi I am Mike and my wife is Maryna. I was a high school Language (Spanish)(Science) teacher for 38 years. My wife was an engineer in Russia and lived in Ukraine and Siberia and other Russian cities. We married 6 years ago after my first wife passed. Maryna became a citizen 2 years ago. We both love to spend time on Anastasia Island and travel when we can. Our home is East of Cleveland in Ohio Amish Country.

Why they chose this property

We chose this condo because it is centrally located among all the attractions at Ocean Gallery and is one of the closer condos to the ocean and pools. We feel we have the best view from our balcony. Our condo is very comfortable and sleeps 6. A wonderful place for the family.

What makes this property unique

#96 is a two story town/house. One of the few condos that has natural light on the second floor from 5 windows. It is a corner condo which gives you more privacy. We consider ourselves to be very lucky to have it. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Languages:

English, Spanish, Russian

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

master-first floor

Office 1

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property