Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage

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Aerial view of Capo's cottage, 1/2 block to beach.

Outdoor fenced in yard, with propane grill

Newly added fire pit to back fenced yard. Marshmallows please!

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Enjoy the area

St. Augustine, FL

Vilano Beach1 min walk
St. George Street6 min drive
Flagler College7 min drive
Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)61 min drive

The cottage was great, it suited our needs and was within a very short walking distance to the beach, beautiful fenced i...

Kari H.

Jun 24, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

New Ownership - Charming 3/2 cottage located in the historic Surfside Community of Vilano. Once this home belonged to the Capo Family who brought visitors from downtown St Augustine across the Intercoastal on a ferry to the beach in the 1920’s. Today, you can enjoy the vintage vibe, with modern conveniences. Only 2 min walk to Surfside Beach! Under new ownership, formerly a short term rental for years. See Airbnb for current reviews since purchase last year. I am a Superhost with the other guys ;). One small dog will be permitted with a $100 non refundable pet fee.

Property manager

Joey Klockare

Premier Host

Languages

English, Swedish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

We will consider infants, house not baby proofed.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 20 lb per pet

100 dollars fee, one small dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

St. Augustine

This cottage is located in Vilano Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine, and is near theme parks and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vilano Beach and Anastasia State Park, while St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum and World Golf Village are popular area attractions. St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum and Bayfront Carpet Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

Vilano Beach - 1 min walk
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 4 min drive
St. George Street - 6 min drive
Flagler College - 7 min drive
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 7 min drive

Getting around

St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

Schooner's Seafood House - 6 min drive
Beaches at Vilano - 17 min walk
Brisky's BBQ - 6 min drive
Dunkin' - 4 min drive
Puccini's Pizzeria - 12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs with a maximum weight of up to 20 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage located?

Located in Vilano Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Vilano Beach and Tolomato River. Vilano Point Beach and Usina Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

8 April 2024

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

Surfside

The cottage was adorable. Nicely decorated, clean, conveniently located. Walk to the beach was no problem as we had to cross the street. Big back yard, plenty of seating.

Stayed 19 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

24 June 2023

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

Perfect location

The cottage was great, it suited our needs and was within a very short walking distance to the beach, beautiful fenced in backyard. The beds were very comfortable, the bedrooms were clean along with the bathrooms. The location from town was perfect! There were a few things that may need updated but overall it was a very nice home and would absolutely stay there again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda-Lee G.

11 May 2023

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

Perfect Beach Stay!

Our almost 2 week stay at this property is summed up in one work - perfection! We love the Vilano Beach area and was so happy to discover this property. Our intent was to enjoy the sun, sand & surf after getting through a long, cold winter, and we couldn’t have been more satisfied. The property is literally a stone’s throw away from the beach, and we took advantage of its’ location morning, afternoon & evening! The quiet beach is fabulous with sand to sink your toes into & shells to collect, and perfect to walk our fur baby, not to mention spending lots of time crashing into waves! Joey was fabulous to communicate with, always prompt in answering any questions we had - but to be honest, the property was so awesome, we didn’t need to reach out at all! It was clean, spacious, had all the amenities we needed & the enclosed porch area was a perfect spot to read a book - it truly was our home away from home :). I also want to mention that the property is located in a nice, quiet, safe neighbourhood with its’ own park - we felt very comfortable walking the area. It is also located less than a 5 minute drive from Publix which was very convenient. We cannot wait to return next year - thank you Joey for everything.

Stayed 12 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

21 March 2023

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

A Wonderful Month

This little cottage was all you would need. Joey and Christian were welcoming, helpful owners. There was nothing more that we could have wanted. We asked for help with the TV and some other small things and they were there that very day. Kudos to them!

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

26 September 2022

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

Great beach location. Vilano Beach has a small seaside community vibe.

Seamless.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Joey Klockare

A lover of exploring, travel, nature and things that make you feel alive! A mother of two, a wife to a Swede and a proud pet parent to a 9 lb Shiranian. I love new experiences and new people. I am a Drama teacher, travel professional, and lover of Florida. I grew up in Kansas City, but have lived in many places, New England, San Diego, Newport Beach, Surfer's Paradise, Australia and even Avignon ,France. I love football (hint my team has a certain #15 as the QB) BBQs and a nice bottle of red wine. We are so excited to offer our guests a relaxing beach experience and get to know why we have fallen in love with this little slice of heaven in Northeast Florida.

Why they chose this property

Character, history, location... this house is not the newest kid on the block, in fact it might be the oldest but that is why we love it. It has so much original charm, from the beadboard on the walls, to the original hardwood floors. This house is oozing charm, history and character. It's location it absolutely perfect for long days at the beach, evenings exploring St. Augustine or day on the boat. It is a 3 bedroom 2 bath but feels very roomy with large open living and dining rooms. We also allow a small dog (with a pet fee) if you are traveling with your furbaby. A fenced in yard will allow privacy to bbq after a long day in the sun.

What makes this property unique

Located across the street from Surfside park, showers and bathrooms are located at this park which is right on the beach. Great location and close to all St. Augustine attractions. Walking distance to a beautiful neighborhood parks with basketball courts, tennis court, pickleball court, playground and dog park.