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dining Room
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6121 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Convertible bed(s)

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sunburst Cottage Beachside

Come and enjoy our beautiful beach side vacation rental. Built in 1955 this Old Florida style home beautifully appointed and newly remodeled is fully furnished. The house is East of A1A Beach Blvd so there are no roads to cross. ( not Oceanfront but less than 50 yards form the beach.)

The many features include brand new appliances in the full kitchen, washer dryer, two large bedrooms, fireplace,central air and heat, a living room with two comfortable couches as well as a front porch which has a day bed and converts to two twin beds.

There are 1 1/2 baths as well as an outside hot and cold shower. The outdoor deck has a built in Hot Tub. It is on a section of Saint Augustine Beach that does not allow driving on the Beach so it is less crowded and more private. We do allow dogs and St Augustine Beach Beach is very dog friendly.

It is a short walk to the fishing pier and 14 cafes and restaurants are within walking distance. Downtown Saint Augustine is a short ten minute drive.

Everyone loves our house. It is close to the Beach and everything Saint Augustine has to offer.

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Property manager

Michael Pounds
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

St. Augustine

Located in St. Augustine, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Shoppers can check out St. George Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Saint Augustine Beach, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Augustine Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Johns County Ocean Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Anastasia State Park - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum - 6 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salt Life Food Shack - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Grille - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Beachcomber Restaurant - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunburst Cottage Beachside pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunburst Cottage Beachside?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunburst Cottage Beachside?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sunburst Cottage Beachside located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Johns County Ocean Pier and St. Augustine Beach. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and Matanzas River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 128 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 128 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 128 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 128 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Convenient clean and cozy beachside house

Clean, convenient to beach and restaurants. Hot tub was clean and nice. Outdoor shower was great when 4 adults are sharing.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mary & Jay P.

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

Spring getaway!

We were happy to spend time at the beach and it was the perfect location, close to several bars, restaurants and beach. My only suggestion would be to purchase beach towels, there were none. If people were flying in they would be hard pressed. And I would upgrade some of the kitchen utensils otherwise we had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

karla B.

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

Great Location

Cant wait to plan our next trip here, love location and home.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hollis H.

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

October Vacay

All went very well. Unfortunately, had to leave early due to impending hurricane. Michael was very considerate and helpful during this time.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

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

Nice location

This home has everything you need plus the location to the beach is perfect! Would love to book again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn L.

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

Another Great Stay

This is our 4th time staying at Sunburst Cottage. It’s quiet and comfortable. Home has everything you need and then some. Very short walk to the beach and places to eat. Michael is great to communicate with and so nice. I definitely recommend staying at Sunburst Cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry G.

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

Christmas Stay

Would stay again. Very close to beach. Close to restaurant's and grocery stores. Over all very good.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lysha H.

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

Great house

Loved the house, especially the back porch. Location was great to walk to beach or restaurants
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al K.

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

Great Location but ...

Sunburst cottage is centrally located but the week we were there they were replenishing the beach. The fishing pier didn't reach the ocean and we had to walk down the outside of the beach to get to the ocean. Other then that it was a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne C., Des Plaines IL

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

Love the pink house

Great house for families!! My 4th or 5th time renting the pink house.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W., Kingston, Canada

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

Steps to the beach.

Lovely property. Private, quiet, spacious and comfortable. Fully equipped with everything you need, down to bikes, games, books etc. Steps to the beach without having to cross any roads. Large walled patio with sun and shade. Ample parking. We had a great time here.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marina R.

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

St Augustine beach vacation

Very nice cottage. Decorated with love. Has everything you need for vacation. Very clean. Less than 2 minutes to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

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

Excellent

2nd year renting this house Everything was great.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

karla B.

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

Did not disappoint.

This was our second time staying at Sunburst Cottage and we absolutely enjoy the location to the beach and the ability to walk to several restaurants, ice-cream shops and the farmers market on the pier. The enclosed back deck with the hot tub is nice for relaxing in the morning or evening and being able to let our pup run around and play. This trip we met some very nice locals that let our dog play with theirs on the beach. We are hoping to return in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

A genuine home away from home

We've stayed here twice now and its a wonderful home. Just a few houses away from the beach and abouy 10min drive from downtown st augustine. This house gives you a glimpse into what it would be like to live at the beach. 10/10 recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey Y.

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

Wonderful beach house

The Sunburst Cottage was excellent. The close location to the beach was perfect for me and my wife and our dog. You will find everything you need at the Sunburst. Michael is a pleasure to work with. We look forward to staying here on our next trip to St. Augustine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki L.

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

Perfect little home

We love coming to St Augustine as often as we can and have stayed at several places, this home was great. We were able to bring our dog, who loves to go on vacation. We were within walking distance of several restaurants and close enough to the pier to walk to for the market on Wednesday. Michael was easy to reach and a pleasure to work with. Thank you for the use of your property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Another wonderful vacation

Just finished my fourth stay at the Sunburst Cottage! My whole family (even our dog) loves the place. The owners are great and the house has everything you need. It is so close to the beach, great restaurants and we love the farmers market on Wednesdays. Being from the west coast, we really enjoy visiting the Atlantic. We started renting the house because my daughter attends Flagler College and this way we could all vacation together. Even though she graduates next year, I am confident we will continue to rent every year! Thanks, Michael, for another wonderful vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Sara L.

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

Wonderful home steps from the beach

We really enjoyed our stay. It was perfect for our family and just what we needed. Beach access was perfect and only steps from the home. (The access does not have a boardwalk, but there is a beach access a block up from the home with a boardwalk.) The street is very quiet. We stayed over the 4th of July week and never had an issue with noise. The home is well kept and had beautiful, unique furniture. The private deck area with hot tub was enjoyable in the evenings. The trundle day bed on the porch was perfect for our two boys. The kitchen cabinets and counters are nicely updated, per the description, but are not represented in the pictures. You can tell the property owners take pride in their home and communicated great with check-in. The property is also very close to lots of restaurants and only a few blocks from the pier. There is a publix close by and other shops a short drive away. Thank you for the stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dave H.

Beautiful, as advertised

Sunburst Cottage has a great location (about 300 feet or so to the beach), and was just as the photos depicted. It was equipped with everything needed for a comfortable stay and provides a lot of privacy despite being so close to the beach and a number of restaurants. Renting was performed very professionally with a minimum of paperwork, and the property was clean with everything in working order. This really was a great place for a week and I expect to return - maybe next July. If you are there in the Summer, don't miss the Wednesday evening concert and inexpensive/great dinner provided at the pavilion just a few blocks north - nice vibe. If you like soft sand, beautiful sunrises, quiet, and comfort, then this is the place. Just don't tell everybody.

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Best rental we've stayed in

We rented this property for a week and the first thing we noticed was how spacious the house was compared to the photos. The kitchen is roomy, with updated appliances and modern decor. The kitchen is fully stocked with all cooking needs. The couches and beds were all extremely comfortable. The daybed in the sunroom was really nice to lounge on during afternoon storms. The back deck with privacy wall was a nice gem and the outdoor shower with hot/cold water was a great benefit. We took full advantage of the hot tub and loved that the ocean was only a 30second walk away. This house was nestled perfectly in Anastasia island and only a short drive to the lighthouse and historic downtown st Augustine. I love that we were able to bring our dog and we hope to stay here again and bring friends and family so they can experience all that this house and st Augustine have to offer. Michael was a phenomenal host and answered any questions or concerns we had in a timely manner. 10/10 would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Dahlonega, GA

Second Year At Sunburst Cottage

We fell in love with this cottage last summer...after our stay this June...we love it even more! It is so perfect for families with older adults or younger children. It is just so easy to get to the beautiful beach...less than a minute walk and only 2 or 3 stair steps! It was cooler this year and we were able to enjoy the private deck area. We also discovered that if it is hot on the deck...open the garage door for five minutes and it acts like a wind tunnel and clears the hot air out. The best restaurants and shopping are within 1/2 mile. We found the owner to be so helpful and attentive to making our stay perfect. He has added more to the kitchen and we didn't need a thing. The air conditioning was so efficient, the cottage cozy and still such a deal to be so close to the beach. I fear saying too many nice things...it is already booked solid all summer. If you vacation the third week in June...disregard all the things above! Thank you owners for always being on top of the constant wear ocean homes have...your home is a joy to live in! Thank you for sharing it with us!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anna Marie J., Raleigh, NC

Sunburst Cottage is a Wonderful Beach Hide Away!

My family had a fabulous stay in St. Augustine and the convenience of Sunburst Cottage added to the enjoyment of our spring break. The location is ideal. The home is immaculately maintained and we felt at home immediately. We were able to walk to the beach in about a minute! Everything you could want to take to the beach, i.e. chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, is in the garage. The cottage is cozy yet spacious and the added bonus of being pet friendly. The gas grill was clean and had fuel which made cooking out on the deck pleasant. Running was very convenient on the beach as well as on the sidewalk of the A1A. Additionally, having the wireless Internet made it easy to keep up with work, even if we didn’t do very much :) St. Augustine has so much history and there are all kinds of things to see and do! There was a helpful book filled with the names of restaurants and other brochures to help us plan our outings on the days we were not at the beach. One other benefit is the cottage has a garage! We had a strong thunderstorm move through one morning and it was so nice to have the car inside the garage! We had a great stay at Sunburst Cottage and would definitely go back again! I highly recommend this cottage!!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

FANTASTIC

This was the first time we ever rented a house on the beach. We go to St Augustine Beach all the time for 3 and 4 day weekends so this time we decided on a house Rental and not a hotel. Good decision. The Sunburst Cottage is old and nothing fancy but it is clean,modern and in a perfect location. It is a 3 minute walk down to the beach without having to cross a highway. The cottage had smart TV's, internet, modern appliances and no carpet which made it very easy to vacuum. We walked to a number of nearby businesses and some of the nearby seafood restaurants were incredibly delicious. If you're into ice cream and sweets you'll be be quite happy here. Also, there is a Publix grocery store just down the street. The garage has a washer n dryer, bicycles, beach umbrella, beach cart and a small bathroom in there. Also, next to the hot tub is an enclosed wooden shower stall which we used to bathe the dog and then us! The Sunburst and the beach are both pet friendly and our 75 pound Goldendoodle was in heaven. There are "poop" bags conveniently located at the beach entrance so there is NO excuse to clean up after your dog. DON'T ruin for others. It was just my wife and I and this but next time we want to go again with our grandchildren. There is plenty of room for several guests. We appreciated the outdoor picnic table with shaded umbrella and we absolutely loved the hot tub which worked perfectly. We didn't use it this time but next time we'll be using the outdoor grill.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Dahlonega, GA

Sign Me Up For Next Year!

I hesitate to say how much we enjoyed this house in fear that others will fill up the weeks. I found it a bit impossible for that tiny little house to have all 5 stars until I lived there myself. I never met the owner, but he was certainly cooperative over the phone. We have been to St. Augustine at least 55 times. We know the city well. This area of the beach is the prime place to be because it is a no drive beach and has mainly residences...thus no large crowds. The description of the house is understated. The photos make the house look tiny. It has very spacious rooms. The floor plan and terrazo floors make it perfect for children. The house is not plush, but very beachy and extremely comfortable. The air conditioner was excellent. In fact, one of the best things about this house was that everything was in such good working order...especially the fabulous outdoor shower and hot tub. It was too hot in June to use the private walled deck during the day, but at night and early morning it was wonderful. We enjoyed using their three beach chairs, but the umbrella was missing a part. We all loved the short walk to the beach, flat and only involves two steps up. We all want to go back next year. The only negative would be that the garage 1/2 bath was so hot, but we still used it regularly. There is no street noise at night, I'm too short to have seen over the deck walls or the high dunes to see a view, but my 6' 2" husband could. We've stayed in many places over the years, but this one was really a generous deal. I really appreciated all of the condiments that they keep in the kitchen pantry. It saved us a lot of money! Take some washable mats for the side of your bed to shake the sand off of your feet. I hope we can go back in the Fall!

About the host

Hosted by Michael Pounds

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This was originally our family home. When we moved to a larger home we kept it as a rental since it is so close to the beach. Twelve years ago we converted it to a short term vacation rental. We own two gift shops in downtown Saint Augustine so having a Vacation rental is a good fit for us since we are have been in the Tourism business for 40 years. We enjoy sharing our knowledge and experience of the area with our guests.

Why they chose this property

Our house has been in our family for many years. We take pride in our ownership. It is well maintained and everything works. I have stayed in many vacation rentals around the country for many years. I have been disappointed more often than not. I have tried to use my experience to make your stay more enjoyable. I keep the hot tub hot and the grill always has gas. If there are problems we get on top of it.

What makes this property unique

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