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Cozy, Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat - 3 Blocks to Ocean + Office + Lanai

Holiday home with kitchen, 6-minute walk to St. Augustine Beach

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St. Augustine Beach and the Atlantic Ocean are just a short walk away
Welcome to Ezmeralda Beach House where instant relaxation is guaranteed!
Comfortable 1464 sq ft of space with no steps to climb
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5135.6 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Place, Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Augustine Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Johns County Ocean Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Cozy, Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat - 3 Blocks to Ocean + Office + Lanai

Welcome to Ezmeralda, your peaceful St. Augustine Beach retreat! Nestled under oaks in a quiet neighborhood just 3 blocks from the sand, this charming, pet-friendly home is ideal for beach lovers, remote workers, and explorers alike. Enjoy an open layout, 3 private en-suite bedrooms, a cozy office nook, and a screened lanai perfect for unwinding after the beach. Your pup will love the fenced yard and doggie door access! With no stairs, ample parking, and all the essentials, Ezmeralda is a comfortable, well-appointed home base—minutes from restaurants, shops, and historic sites. Come stay a while—you may never want to leave.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
House is NOT baby-proof
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Will consider up to 2 well-behaved dogs; NO CATS
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on property will result in loss of deposit

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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Coquina Gables, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. St. George Street and St. Augustine Premium Outlets are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Flagler College Tennis Center or Francis Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Johns County Ocean Pier - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Anastasia State Park - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • St. George Street - 9 min drive - 9.1 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabby's Beachside - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Salt Life Food Shack - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beachcomber - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy, Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat - 3 Blocks to Ocean + Office + Lanai pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Cozy, Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat - 3 Blocks to Ocean + Office + Lanai?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy, Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat - 3 Blocks to Ocean + Office + Lanai?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy, Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat - 3 Blocks to Ocean + Office + Lanai?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy, Pet-Friendly Beach Retreat - 3 Blocks to Ocean + Office + Lanai located?

Located in Coquina Gables, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Beach. St. Johns County Ocean Pier and Matanzas River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Nice location close to the beach. This was our second time staying here. As soon as we arrived, host was communicating to see if we needed anything.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pet friendly and lovely neighborhood
Stayed 21 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay great location would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is smaller, but efficiently designed so there was plenty of room. The kitchen was well stocked and the appliances were new. The beds were very comfortable. Everything was on one level with just a vary small step up to the door. The Florida room (lanai?) was very relaxing. The host was very responsive to any communications. The neighborhood was quiet and quite friendly. The location had easy access to the main roads. Overall, a great house. When we return to St. Augustine, this place will be on the top of our list.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful VRBO beach house! Exactly what I was looking for. I just loved the separate bathroom for each of the 3 bedrooms. Clean, cozy, and just blocks from the beach. Pet-friendly amenities and a relaxing vibe made it a fantastic getaway. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Great place

It was a awesome place for my family and dogs. Quiet and relaxing. Easy walk to beach.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

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

Perfect Getaway

Only a short walk to the beach! Loved that every bedroom had a bathroom, and I got to bring my pups with us. Had a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara W.

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

Amazing beach house!

My husband, mother, and one of her friends stayed for a long weekend. It was the perfect open space to be together and still have our space with three private bathrooms. Immaculate home steps from the beach and a short drive to downtown. The hosts could not have been more wonderful and helpful. We can’t wait to go back! If you are searching for a vacation rental on St Augustine for your family look no further! You will love this home and the quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

Great time

We always have a great time stayin in St Augustine. The house is perfect and not far from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronda R.

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

Perfect

The house was perfect for us and our pets for our Labor Day getaway. Hope to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph R.

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

Love it

We love the three bedroom three bath. It works perfect for our family. As I have more grown-up children that would prefer to have their own bathroom close to the beach close to town always have fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trana M.

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

Mini vacation

The home was perfect with great space and amenities. Short walk to beach, great for taking your furry family member, and hosts were friendly and accommodating. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

A great option if you want to be able to walk to the beach!

We had the best stay! The outdoor shower was great to rinse off our pup, and it was nice that she could dry off in the fenced in backyard. We also appreciated the extra beach towels. The largest bedroom had a walk-in closet, which was just big enough to fit our pack and play for our baby to sleep in. The house was easily walking distance to the beach and there are a few restaurants near by worth checking out. Would recommend Beachcomber which is also walking distance from the house! The owners were very responsive when we had a couple of questions and overall we had a great stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

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

Fabulous beach stay!

My husband and I (and our 2 dogs) thoroughly enjoyed working from this property for a month. It's a beautiful space 3 blocks from the beach. The fully fenced yard (and the dog friendly beach) we're great for the dogs. And Casey and Yuliya we're so helpful and available to offer suggestions and answer questions. If you're coming to St. Augustine Beach, stay here!
Stayed 34 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paulette W., Brevard

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

Great home!

We had a wonderful time at this home. Roomy with 3 bedrooms and 3 full baths and also an office attached to one of the bedrooms. It was extremely well stocked with everything we needed. Fully stockade-fenced backyard which our little dog loved. Quick walk to the beach. Great weather was the only thing lacking, but sure can't blame the house for that!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Perfect and CLEAN

Thank you Christi and Josh for the wonderful accommodations! Your house was the cleanest VRBO I have ever rented. The house was perfect for my friend and I - we each had our own master suite and plenty of space. The kitchen is top notch and the private fenced yard is perfect for a post-yoga quiet breakfast. Loved the easy walk to/from the beach and the outdoor shower to rinse off when we returned. I am sorry my dog Lucille did not get to come, because it would have been perfect for her, especially the dog door! That was a real surprise. Thank you for the care/thoughtful way you take care of your guests - it was a great house and I have recommended it to my family and friends that live in the area. I am sure my husband and I will book it on our next trip down to visit family.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

beth m., Jackson, TN

Blissful Beach Bungalow

My husband and I (along with our min-pin) absolutely fell in love with this property! It was very well-designed for beach living with soft colors, elegant décor, top-quality furnishings and lovely private outdoor spaces. The home was extremely open, spacious, meticulously clean and well-maintained. Such a restful, peaceful vibe...honestly could have stayed forever! You hear the roar of the ocean from the home which was so soothing. Walk out the front door, stroll straight ahead for 4-5 minutes and you are at the most breath-taking beach ever.. wide sandy dunes and beach, the softest sand, shells galore, wide open 360 degree views of open sky, majestic waves...totally liberating! Super fun to watch surfers in action too! Neighborhood has lots of great beach restaurants, coffee shops and ice cream right around the corner from the house. Happy neighborhood with mo-ped riders, dog-walkers, joggers and surfboarders constantly on parade up and down the street. A bonus to our trip was enjoying all St Augustine has to offer...history, architecture, music, museums, tons of fabulous restaurants...list goes on and on. There are always special events...in our case, Nights of Lights and Downton Abby Exhibit at The Lightner Museum. The complete package? Blissful beach house, beautiful beach and sensational Old Town...husband and I look so forward to our return someday to this sweet little home by the beach! A heavenly stay that was perfect in every way! Note: Owners were so very hospitable and set the mood for our happy stay...A very thoughtful hand-written note, bright and sunny yellow bouquet and lovely bottle of local wine welcomed us to their home on arrival. Their personal recommendations for local restaurants were provided , along with golf information for my husband and general information on home details were given which were very helpful resources for us. We greatly appreciated their kindness!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great Place and Better Than Expected!

My wife and I came down to visit for 3 weeks with our dog to get away from the Northeast weather. We have stayed in many places over the years but this was the first time we stayed in a single house on the other side of the A1A. To be honest, I was not sure how this would go especially since our dog is now officially disabled and needs a wheelchair. But when we got to the house, we found it to be especially clean and very well laid out for a visitors stay. Everything was clean and labeled throughout the house. The open concept of the house was great, it made things really easy for our shepherd and her wheelchair to get around. The doorways are wide and the house is pretty accessible for folks that may need assistance. We really enjoyed our stay. The back porch was awesome and it was fairly quiet while we worked out there. Some noise here and there from a neighbor but nothing too crazy. There are a lot of folks walking through the area with their dogs and there is a cut through walkway on the other side of the house but it did not pose a problem at all. Each room has its own TV with cable and the beds we fairly comfortable so we slept well and there was plenty of bedding and towels available for each bathroom. The garage was great. Its clean and has a lot of beach gear. Some of the chairs are a bit old but nothing to worry so much about and there are 4 bikes there but I am not sure if they are for use or not so you will have to ask. I brought my own bike and other toys so it was not an issue but great to have that area to store it all in. Overall we enjoyed our stay and we wished we could of booked more time here. I cannot say anything negative about this house. I can only say that I would make some minor changes which would be maybe to have some grass in the back instead of wood chips for the whole yard. I get why its there but it gets tracked into the house and it would be easier for the dog to use since she is more used to that. No big deal but just a small area would be nice. There’s a couple other things I would probably upgrade down the road to help with our situation but its not “needed” for the house. Otherwise I thinks it was perfect. Communication with the owner was great. We had spoke a few times and they were really kind and helpful. 5 stars for this one folks. We will be back for sure. Thanks again for a great stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gerri and Steve F.

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

Family Thanksgiving

We had a wonderful stay at your home in St. Augustine Beach! Great location only a few blocks from the beach, restaurants, coffee shops, Publix, etc.. The home was clean, roomy and very comfortable. The screened in porch was our favorite part! We hope to stay her again over the summer. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Beach Getaway

Great house and location for a short getaway for my husband, myself and our two dogs. Fenced in yard with patio was perfect. Lots of beach extras to use during your stay just a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Delane W.

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

Great First Time Visit to St. Augustine

The hosts were very nice and accommodating. We loved the spacious house layout! The screened in outdoor patio and fenced in back yard was great for the dogs! We had everything we needed for a wonderful family trip. Great memories were made!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

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

Relaxing beach vacation

The house was clean and had everything we needed for our stay and more. The walk to the beach is no problem, especially if you use the beach wagon that’s in the garage (such a nice surprise!) We brought our own boogie boards but if we would’ve forgotten them, they have some there you can use. The beds were very comfortable and the outside shower was VERY convenient for after the beach. We had a great time 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob H.

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

Grandson's wedding

House was perfect. Clean and well supplied. Had all we needed for a great stay. Would very much recommend 👌 this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy T.

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

Great house for our family and pup!

The house was so nice and the location was excellent! They had everything you would need during your stay. Our daughter is taking summer courses online and the private work area with a desk worked out perfectly. Will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

First visit to St Augustine

Had a great first time visit to St Augustine beaches and could not have been happier with the whole experience. The house was neat, tidy and clean upon arrival. Just about everything you will need is provided including some pantry staples. This property is in a great location with easy access to beaches and restaurants. Great beach, wonderfully comfortable house and gracious host! We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Casey & Yuliya

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We are a nature-loving and adventure-seeking family. Travel and connecting with people across different cultures is our passion.

Why they chose this property

St. Augustine was love at first sight. We were instantly attracted by its low-key vibe, numerous independent eateries, interesting history, and natural beauty. Ezmeralda beach house truly epitomizes all of the charms St. Augustine has to offer - from the Spanish moss-draped oaks to the constant sound of the Atlantic heard from the beautiful lanai, she is a beauty. After renting the house for a month, we knew she had to be ours. The rest is history!

What makes this property unique

The house is very private and comfortable. Our favorite features are the heated outdoor shower and a private lanai. This home is just steps away from a beautiful beach on a very quiet residential street. It is close to shops, restaurants and historic attractions yet tucked away in a residential neighborhood.

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