WE FOLLOW CDC RECOMMENDED CLEANING!! This 1450 sq ft. Beach Cottage has all the charms and amenities that you want for your vacation. HDTV with DVD's for those rainy afternoons, sit in the cabana on the beach, read a book, or go for a swim in the heated pool. We even have a high chair for small family members. You are 200 yards from the beach, and walking distance to putt putt, and 20 different restaurants. 2 bedrooms with bath/kitchen/living area on top floor, and a private living area w/2 bedrooms & bath downstairs as well. The cottage is tastefully decorated with themes for each of the bedrooms. This Tommy Bahama decorated cottage has lots to keep you busy on a rainy afternoon with puzzles, games, DVD's. You can always spend time in the kitchen with all the fine cookware and blender to make those Margarita's. The heated pool is just steps away and the beach a few more steps beyond (cottage located on beach side). There is a gazebo on the beach for all to enjoy as you sit and read. Beach toys and boogie boards along with beach towels a wagon and chairs make the visit extra easy as you head down to the white sandy beach for a couple of hours. All beds have extra nice Mattresses with comfy linen sheets. Even your nights will be met with comfort. AC has a limit of 70 degrees, so if this is a problem, be sure to let me know before you book. MUST BE 22 years or older to rent. MAX PET SIZE 40 lbs. Pool MAYBE HEATED, but HOA can turn off heat as they control it.
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Max of 2 dogs or cats. Not allowed on furniture
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
Note from host: No loud parties or events allowed
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 by the ocean. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. Jet skiing and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
St. Johns County Ocean Pier - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
Anastasia State Park - 5 min drive - 6.5 km
Getting around
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Crabby's Beachside - 2 min drive
Starbucks - 17 min walk
World Famous Oasis Restaurant - 2 min drive
Salt Life Food Shack - 2 min drive
Beachcomber - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does Steps to beach & restuarants and Pet Friendly! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Steps to beach & restuarants and Pet Friendly!?
As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Steps to beach & restuarants and Pet Friendly! on 2 May 2026 start from NZ$489, 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.
Is Steps to beach & restuarants and Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Steps to beach & restuarants and Pet Friendly!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Steps to beach & restuarants and Pet Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Steps to beach & restuarants and Pet Friendly!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Steps to beach & restuarants and Pet Friendly! located?
This family-friendly St. Augustine holiday home is located by the ocean, within a 10-minute walk of Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Beach. Matanzas River and St. Johns County Ocean Pier are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was the perfect place to stay in St.Augustine Beach. Super comfortable beds, great space and games for kids, and right next to a quiet and lovely beach. Great casual restaurant options nearby and plenty to do. We will be back!!
Perfect St. Augustine house close to beach and town
We have stayed multiple times at this location and each time there are minor improvements and touch ups that show the owner really cares. Would recommend this house to anyone who wants to stay in St. Augustine and just relax.
albert f.
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2023
Thanks so much for your continued support! Keep coming back as we have more improvements in store for next year! Thanks for being an excellent guest!
This is the sweetest place! It is decorated in a fun beach theme and had everything we needed to be comfortable. Close to the pool and a very short walk to the beach! It's location also makes it easy to travel to tourist and historical places.
Our family had a wonderful time staying here!
great location and property. owner was very responsive to needs. lots to do for everyone.
Natalie P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Sarah K.
4 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
great location and comfortable stay for family
Nice to have easy access to the restaurants and shops at St. Aug Beach, and close to ocean/ gorgeous beach. Would have preferred a heated pool given travel w/ kids - not sure when they heat it if not in December? Very responsive and helpful host.
Enjoyed our stay. The property met our needs. Beach was close and very close to the pool. Would have liked to have the microwave to heat up leftovers, but that should be fixed for the next visitors.
Valerie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2022
So sorry the microwave broke!!! So hard to get replacements quickly these days. I have bought a
Counter model till Home Depot gets a replacement. Thanks for understanding.
Nice location in Surfcrest Villlage. Home was comfortable, kitchen facilities well-supplied, beds and other furniture very comfy, wi fi worked well, host responsive, lots of beach toys for the grandkids. We all had a good time!
Nice location, well equipped house. Downstairs bedrooms definitely need fans, very warm. And quite a problem with ants both up & downstairs.
Jackie G.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2020
YIKES! Didn’t know there were ants! I have a monthly pest service so there shouldn’t be ANY pests. Guests before you didn’t mention any problems with ants. Pest service called and this will be addressed. Thanks for staying!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bonnie B.
23 June 2018
We all had a great time at the beach
House was great it get a little hot at night and you can not adjust the AC . Need fans at time
Bonnie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thanks for being a great guest Bonnie! The AC can be set to 72 degrees. I have fans in the upstairs rooms to help with those extra hot days and nights. AND since Bonnie stayed (as of August 2018) I had all of the ducting replaced/redesigned and we now have a 'balanced' system with the AC only 1-2 degrees warmer up stairs on those extreme days. The cap of 72 is set because I have had guests turn it lower and freeze up the AC in the past. This will insure that no one inadvertently freezes the system!
This was our first trip to St. Augustine Beach. We loved it. Quiet little town with good restaurants (except The Tides Oyster Co., terrible service and just o.k. food), convenient to grocery stores, just minutes away from Downtown St. Augustine. We enjoyed the house very much. Everything was provided as described and the owner was very friendly and accomodating. Would stay there again for sure. The beach is wonderful and it's not too far away from the house. I enjoy walking and it was really no big deal for me. Driving out on the beach made it easier for others in my group and to get all the chairs and stuff down there. Very nice and clean beach.
Tim J.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sheila C.
28 March 2020
All the grands
We had a wonderful time. In the trying time with Covid-19 we had booked a vacay to Disney all paid for. Then once the park closed we had our daughter and grands still traveling from out of state so we had to make backup plans. We lucked up on this wonderful rental. Beds are comfortable, house definitely has everything you need to cook etc. Contact with owner is awesome always quick to answer any questions and help. The neighborhood is great for small kids not a lot of traffic and with cul-de-sacs all around they're safe. Easy walk to the beach and after that, the pool topped off the day. Thank you look forward to coming back.
Sheila C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2020
Thanks for being wonderful guests!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Caryn S.
28 November 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Very disappointed
Not at all like it was depicted in the reviews!
We couldn’t tell the last time there were any “upgrades;” everything is worn, not one of the 5 beds were the least bit comfortable; cleanliness is not important, as is evidenced by the buildup from dirty hands on doors and staircase, filthy floors, etc. The air conditioner is governed so it can’t be adjusted, leaving the place damp, to where you could feel the dampness when getting into bed each night; a very uncomfortable feeling. And, as if that wasn’t enough, there was black mold on the ceiling of my bedroom, around the A/C vent, and the place reeked of must every time we walked in the front door. Not a healthy environment. Once again, we were extremely disappointed!
Caryn S.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 December 2023
UPDATE 12/14/23 THE AC/Furnace was replaced in June 2023 and the installer came back and installed a UV strip to kill any bacteria in the unit and sanitised it. I also had the ducts cleaned and the house treated to remove any smells. We are ready for the next guest, HANDS DOWN!
I am so sorry you were unhappy! I left messages for you several times ( at check out and mid-week) to check on how things were going and received no feedback. I have the house 'deep cleaned' twice a year so am VERY SURPRISED that it was not up to your standards! Both sofa's have been replaced in the last year, new furnace & AC and towels as well as sheets and comforters, so we do replace things regularly (all pictures downstairs were replaced this year as well). I have NEVER received a complaint about the matresses, so I will check that out myself in the next few weeks. The AC can be dropped to 72 degrees which is always adequate. The mold buildup would be due to the moisture caused by the excessive cold in the house (again, I will check on this personally). Based on the weather during the week, I would have expected you to run the heater, so not sure why the AC would have been a problem. Again, I will look into the issue you stated with the musty smell. I am so sorry that you did not enjoy your stay to the fullest. I really wish you would have returned my inquiries so I could have had the AC company address the smell. I have them on contract and they tune up the unit twice a year to insure my guests don't encounter problems. 12/14/23 THE AC/Furnace was replaced in June 2023 and the installer came back and installed a UV strip to kill any bacteria. I also had the ducts cleaned and the house treated to remove any smells. We are ready for the next guest, HANDS DOWN!
The house fits 8 people comfortably. The house was clean and nice upon arrival. There are plenty of games to play and a large kitchen table to play them at. The pool is close by, nice and large. The grounds are well maintained. There is a putt putt course very close walkable distance. Nothing against the house or owner but the only real issue we had was getting to the beach. The house sits at the back side of the property. The walk to the boardwalk isn't bad, however there are stairs leading down to the sand which doesnt make it easy to take a beach cart. After exiting the board walk you must cross a sand dune and also cross over a rutted out beach access road to get to the ocean. The road is for 4wd vehicles only and the tire tracks were at least a foot deep while we were there. We never seen them maintain/drag the road the 7 days we were there. This made it extremely hard for smaller kids and our older family members to access and enjoy the beach. Otherwise, a great time was had!
My family and I enjoyed the place thoroughly!
The place was very comfortable and clean. The Kitchen had all we needed for cooking. Easy access to the pool and beach. Parking was convenient. Very close to everything. Perfect family vacation.
Janet L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
About the host
Hosted by Jody Morrissey
My husband and I have always wanted a beach home. Living in CA, this is almost impossible! My childhood friend moved to St. Augustine and spoke so highly of the area, she insisted on me visiting to check it out. I fell in love with St. Augustine! The history, the beaches, the local people and the color of the area!!!
Why they chose this property
This is such an awesome community! 42 cottages nested together and sharing the beautiful beach, pool and community house. All within walking distance to everything you would want! Park your car for the week, and walk everywhere!
What makes this property unique
You can see the pool from the deck, and there is lots of St. Augustine grass for the kids to play on right outside the house. Easy walk to the beach, and walk to just about anything on St. Augustine beach!
Languages:
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