This special vacation home is close to everything, making it easy to plan your visit. Ideal location across from the beach, just minutes to drive or bike into historic downtown St. Augustine. The 1950's coastal bungalow is set on Vilano Beach's historical Street. The home has been completely remodeled, plenty of parking and is pet friendly. Surfside's pet friendly beach access/parking and North Shore Community Park is 1 block away with tennis/ pickle ball courts, playground and dog park.
Add dates for prices
Have a question?
AI iconBetaBeta
Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.
Similar properties
~Sea Salt Sanctuary~Plush Beach Refuge~Bikes Kayaks SUPs Fire Pit~
Coquina Gables
~Sea Salt Sanctuary~Plush Beach Refuge~Bikes Kayaks SUPs Fire Pit~
We do ask if your pet sheds excessively, that you bring blanket/sheet to cover the couch/beds. Otherwise, there will be additional cleaning charges.
If your stay is through Friday, we ask that our guests pull the trash can/recycle bin to the end of the driveway Thursday night for early am pick up.
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
Property Registration Number DWE6502637
About the area
St. Augustine
Located by the sea, this holiday home is in Vilano 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 Vilano Beach and Anastasia State Park. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Beaches On Vilano - 17 min walk
Brisky’s Bbq - 6 min drive
Schooner's Seafood House - 7 min drive
Pesca - 12 min walk
Surfside Kitchen - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Surfside Beach House pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Surfside Beach House?
As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Surfside Beach House on 20 August 2026 start from NZ$293, 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 Surfside Beach House?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Surfside Beach House?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Surfside Beach House?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Surfside Beach House located?
Located in Vilano Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Vilano Beach and Tolomato River. Vilano Beach Pavilion and Vilano Point Beach are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful stay at this adorable and pet friendly home. It was a few minutes walk to the beach with a really easy walk over. Very quick drive to downtown St. Augustine.
Nice and dog friendly house, green space and parking. We prefer a softer bed ourselves and wished for a bit more water pressure, but the house location was absolutely perfect for beach access, where your furry friend is welcome while on a leash, and the bonus benefit of a dog park about a block or so away!! Kitchen had more supplies than normal which is always a plus! Extra USB and electric plugs for multiple device charging. Great place to stay if you’re looking for multiple beach days, as the night life is usually done by 9 or 10 pm. Walk down for a sunrise, with a cup of coffee for the start of a wonderful day. Enjoy the proximity and relax!
We loved the beach house. Had wonderful trip to Vilano, ten minutes to St. Augustine. So quite at nite could hear the waves crashing with the windows open. Two minute walk to beach, House had everything we needed during the trip
This is the cutest house in the perfect location, right across the street from the beach! The owner left so many cute touches - a spot for your flip flops, yoga mats, and even a dog blanket/supplies! We thoroughly enjoyed our quick stay and hope to return and spend more time in St. Augustine. Thank you for hosting us and providing the perfect spot for our quick Thanksgiving trip.
We really enjoyed the location and space. It was a short drove to historic St. Augustine but only a 1 block walk to the beach. It had everything we needed for 2 people and 2 small dogs. The house is compact but very functional.Thank you!
Very clean on our arrival, easy access, quiet neighborhood with an extremely short walk to the beach (1block) and close to downtown St Augustine! Kitchen space is very tight but but this place is great for shorter stays!
The house fit all of our needs. Modern kitchen with all the basics we needed even enjoyed the grill a couple of nights. Made full use of the beach chairs that were provided. Quiet neighbor with a short walk to a great beach. Easy to get around with a grocery store close.
A nice little beach house with everything you need for a comfortable week's visit (including beach towels & chairs & more). Publix is close by and the kitchen has everything you need for eating in. There are lots of restaurant options.The beach is 2 blocks away (an easy walk). House furnishings are cheerful. We enjoyed our stay.
My wife and I were in Punta Gorda for the winter we decided to make a stop in Vilano for a few days to check it out on our way home. We saw this house on VRBO and decided to rent it. We are glad we did. It is a very nice home. It was very clean and the bed was comfortable. It is also steps to the beach and very close (walkable) to downtown restaurants and fishing pier. Would definitely stay here again.
Second time to the property for a weekend getaway and still happy with my stay! Priced right, close to the beach, close to the grocery store and less than a 10 minute drive to downtown St Augustine! If available when we need it we’ll be back!
we took our daughter for her 18th birthday weekend and she had a great time only complaint was that it felt like something was biting her when she was in bed in the room that has a window facing the porch. we did not find anything when we checked but she did have small bite marks on her leg
It was amazing! The house was extremely clean and the walk time to the beach was accurate. The amenities in the house were more than what was listed, which was fantastic! Our pets had everything that they needed plus some. The beach was quiet and we could actually enjoy our time without loud noise and a lot of people. The host was very accommodating and easy to contact. We 100% recommend staying here and will definitely be back!
long road trip, spent 3 nights here. everything previously mentioned is true. very close to the beach, quiet neighborhood, actually very nice inside with good sized rooms. what I really wanted to say here is that staying at hotels & houses comes down to the details. it's the little things that you start to notice. of everywhere we've been, this is in the top list: unlimited coffee, dog blankets, fluffy towels, very well organized and labeled, kleenex and soap.so keep up the good work, people notice and it matters.
The location was absolutely incredible. No more than 2 blocks away from the beach (entrance at that!). That alone is worth getting this house but the only thing and the only reason we gave it a 4/5 stars is because the house inside is not entirely “new”. It was clean don’t get me wrong but very old or at least not modern. The shower, the ceiling corners, the lamps, sometimes had spider webs and it just felt old or cozy. If you don’t mind staying in a place that’s not modern then for sure get this place. There was plumbing issue and we couldn’t flush the toilet the first night and half a day BUT the host had a plumber come as soon as we told her. A very sweet host that actually picked up the phone when we had emergencies so I appreciated that greatly. Again and how I can end this review is….if you only care for location and comfortability get this house. If you’re looking for modern and impeccably clean house this is not your go too.
Valmarie M.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
About the host
Hosted by Lori Bolt
I grew up in Indiana and moved to Jacksonville, Florida as a teenager. I have lived the rest of my life in Florida, and love it! Currently, my husband and I travel back and forth between Florida and California for work. The Surfside home is our home when we are in Florida.
Why they chose this property
From my teenage years through adulthood, I have always chosen Vilano Beach as my "private beach" to visit. My Husband and I finally bought ourselves our beach bungalow one block from the beach!
What makes this property unique
The home is one block from the beach, and the Surfside Beach approach (parking, showers, bathrooms, etc.). We are also 1/2 block away from the Vilano community center with tennis and pickle ball courts, as well as a children's playground and dog park. The neighborhood is dog friendly. We are also within 2 miles of downtown St. Augustine, and within 3 miles of the St. Augustine farmer's market and St. Augustine Amphitheater.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests