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Breathtaking Beach Front Home Minutes From Historic St Augustine & Restaurants

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The beach goes on for miles - very secluded mostly pelicans and turtles
View to the north from the top deck outside master bedroom
Protected by a seawall under newly re-nourished beach
40 feet of fabulous up close ocean views
Casual but elegant beach vibe

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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St Augustine, FL
  • Castle Otttis
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Vilano Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

ground floor suite

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

middle level bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

middle level bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

suite bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Breathtaking Beach Front Home Minutes From Historic St Augustine & Restaurants

Peaceful and serene on the edge of the beautiful Atlantic, Casa Pelicanos Beach House's fabulous location allows you to enjoy endless ocean views from the windows and doors and its sprawling balcony space. Walk directly out your back door down the dune to the beach. A short 10 minute drive from historic Saint Augustine, and only five minutes to Vilano Beach with a full service Publix and several great restaurants. Or if you don't want to drive, just walk 1/4 mile up the beach to the Reef restaurant or across the street to Cap's on the intercoastal waterway.

This 3-bed, 3-bathroom beach house for up to 8 guests is a perfect family home. Ideal for a group or two families traveling together. The ground floor bedroom in Casa Pelicanos is like a separate guest suite. It features its own kitchenette, private living area with its own 50” HDTV (Roku, BluRay/DVD players) and a comfy queen bed for two. Whether two people in your group like to sleep late, or you have older parents with a slightly different itinerary, this is a fantastic two-for-one vacation rental.

On the patio outside the ground floor you'll find a barbeque for cooking the fresh fish from the ocean fish you can catch yourself right in back of the house on the beach or buy locally. The backyard sitting area, flows directly out on to the dune and down to the beach.

Upstairs, the living room is on the second level (so you get even better ocean views). All new elegant rattan furniture with a unique twist, with matching dining, lounge and entertainment areas combined in an open plan. Soaring ceilings with new leaf style fans. There's of course free wireless Internet throughout, and another 50" HDTV.

The dining area flows into the kitchen. The kitchen is a large gourmet kitchen with up close ocean view, enclosed laundry, and walk-in pantry - stocked with all the appliances, cooking equipment, silverware, plates, dishes, cups etc that you'll ever need. A breakfast bar has for barstools, just above a huge stretch of kitchen countertop. The U-shaped kitchen is spacious: just remember to glance up at the ocean view as you move easily between fridge, oven and dishwasher. A washer and dryer are also included (we're guessing you'll use a lot of beach towels and we've stocked those for you too)

The second floor also features a bedroom with two twin beds. Between the bedroom and kitchen is a newly remodeled bathroom, with elegant shower, leopard color basin sink, lighted mirror, and bidet toilet.

A wraparound deck and 40 feet of windows looking right at the beach will mesmerize you. Outside on the main deck there are sturdy yet comfortable patio furniture, an outdoor dining table.

Upstairs, the master bedroom continues the soothing beach palette. On the third floor you get an even better view of the ocean below. A private balcony gives you a sunrise all to yourself (or you might lazily enjoy it through the window from bed). The master bathroom is newly remodeled with stunning onyx blue tile, dual showers with side squirters and wands, blue basin sinks, lighted mirrors, and a bidet toilet.

All together the three bedrooms have a king bed in the master bedroom, queen on the ground floor, and two twins (plus an extra sleeper sofa in the loft area outside the mater bedroom, should you need it).

Casa Pelicanos is on a quiet stretch of the scenic highway A1A so you can head north up the gorgeous coast to Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra or south to St. Augustine, charming Flagler Beach and onward to popular Daytona. But you won't find a better beach anywhere. Just bring your sunscreen and enjoy!

All amenities and nice vacation-extras are within minutes. Charming Vilano beach has a Publix, restaurants and shops. Want to have your cake and eat it too? It's just 104 miles to Disney World. You can get up, enjoy the ocean sunrise, have a family breakfast and still make it to Orlando before Magic Kingdom opens.

Your time at Casa Pelicanos promises to be a vacation of incomparable quality.

Update December 2024

The dune and beach was restored by the US Army Corps of Engineers in Sept of 2023, so the dune and beach are big.

The house was freshly painted inside and out, also in Sept 2023. After that, in 2024, we remodeled the middle and master bathrooms, with delightful results. We also replaced all the furniture on the main level with a unique and beautiful collection of rattan called The New Twist.

Property manager

Kelly Evans
Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Augustine

Located in Vilano Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. World Golf Village is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Vilano Beach and St. Augustine Beach. 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.
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St Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Castle Otttis - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vilano Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St. George Street - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Flagler College - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 13 min drive - 11.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaches at Vilano - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Kates - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Schooner's Seafood House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cap's On The Water - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Drakes Bistro - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Breathtaking Beach Front Home Minutes From Historic St Augustine & Restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Breathtaking Beach Front Home Minutes From Historic St Augustine & Restaurants?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Breathtaking Beach Front Home Minutes From Historic St Augustine & Restaurants?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Breathtaking Beach Front Home Minutes From Historic St Augustine & Restaurants located?

Nestled on the beach, this Vilano Beach holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Usina Beach and Vilano Beach. Tolomato River and Castle Otttis are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 121 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 121 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Amanda M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Great location with some amazing views! Access to the beach was amazing. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna K.

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

Family vacation

We really enjoyed our stay. The multiple decks overlooking the ocean…. the beach as our backyard. The sunrises over the water, our granddaughter playing. Just beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

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

Fantastic

It's a beautiful very nice house. The view of the ocean cant be beat. Walking on the beach and there is so few people around is so nice. At the end of the week we were there we wished we could be there for a month. Will rent this house again. What a pleasure!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly N.

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

Amazing Thanksgiving

We decided to make a very special Thanksgiving for our 80 year old dad. We wanted him to see the ocean and make lovely memories for the whole family. We saw dolphins, watched the sunrise each morning, played games. The house is a perfect layout, bathrooms are gorgeous and the kitchen is large. It was an amazing experience and would stay here again. It might become our family’s new tradition. Thank you for such a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Beautiful house and view. Private beach and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig S.

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

Perfect Beach Getaway – Clean, Beautiful, and Ideal Location!

My family and I had an absolutely fantastic stay at this beautiful beach house! From the moment we arrived, we were impressed by how clean and well-maintained the home was. It had everything we needed and more, making it easy to settle in and relax. The location was unbeatable—just steps away from the beach with stunning views of the water, and close to wonderful shops and fantastic restaurants. The hosts were incredibly attentive and made sure everything was perfect for our stay, ensuring we felt welcome and comfortable. We spent our days enjoying the pristine beach and clear water, and it was the perfect spot for our family getaway. We can't recommend this place enough and are already looking forward to returning for our next vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

Awesome beach stay.

My husband and I stayed in this beautiful beach home for the second time. Absolute wonderful location and couldn’t be any closer to the beach. They’ve upgraded two of the bathrooms and have gone above and beyond beautiful. We had a minor issue with the hot water heater and within an hour someone showed up to fix it. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for the perfect vacation getaway. My husband and I look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Midge W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Very disappointed

I have been renting in Vilano beach for over ten years and have never left a bad review but I think people should be aware of the problems with this house. First…it smells bad throughout. Kind of a sour musty old smell. There is not enough flatware, dishes, utensils or serving dishes. The kitchen pantry had multiple brooms and cleaning supplies (toxic) just thrown in where there was food. The closet on the ground floor was filled with a mess of mops,brooms, buckets and cleaning supplies just thrown in haphazardly making access to the towels difficult. The towels felt damp and smelled musty I spent an hour straightening it up . . The closet in the second floor bedroom was again stuffed with numerous containers as well as baby items thrown in on top of each other. The “in-law suite” on the ground floor is old, damp and smelly …the whole area is uninviting. The master bedroom is spacious but the rug is stained, the furniture old and worn. The bed sheets were ill fitting and cheap. The grill was broken, gross and unusable. There were no adult beach chairs, no working umbrella. There were left over building supplies scattered near the patio and on the side of the house. There were uneven blocks laid piecemeal that comprised the patio. The entire place seemed as though they had just thrown it together . . Oh another rather peculiar thing… the floors always feel sandy and gritty. …no matter how much you rinse before coming in, due to the lack of good rugs
Stayed 21 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ktistie J.

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

Great location!

The location of this property was awesome! The beach was right off the deck and it was minutes from all the attention. There were some concerns with the house but the owner was very willing to help.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

Beautiful

This place was perfect for us. The hosts were awesome answering questions right away. There were 3 of us and we each had our own floor and bathroom.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary A., The Villages, Florida

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

Great beach front location

Very enjoyable experience. Owner took extra precautions due to the COVID.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rubye C.

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

Excellent Oceanfront House

This house is ideal for your many needs, it has three levels with a bedroom on each level, one of the bedrooms is on ground level with access to the beach. Well stocked, very clean, my family really had a wonderful experience there. Highly recommended. ,
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion S.

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

Stunning views and perfect location!

Casa Pelicanos was the perfect house for our family vacation! The views from all 3 levels were stunning--no bad location to watch the sunrise without even having to step outside! The 3 levels provided the perfect amount of space for each of our family members. The host truly thought of everything we needed - from power strips all over to a water filter in the kitchen and plenty of other helpful items on hand. The location was perfect - very easy to get to the grocery, restaurants and historic St. Augustine. We definitely hope to come back for another visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellese C.

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

Family Getaway

We had a wonderful week here! There was nothing better than waking up to the sunrise on the beach right outside our doors. We pretty much had the beach to ourselves (mid July)! We surfed everyday and had the best stay here! Extremely convenient for kids. We had 4! I highly recommend! God bless!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyce G.

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

Prime Beach Location

Winter getaway vacation with beach at the doorstep and St Augustine down the road. The weather was perfect for R&R. We aren’t nightlife people but it was there if you wanted. The space was way more than 2 people needed. Well stocked. I want to come back with my family!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

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

Great view with super quiet beach

The overall layout of the house was great. Super nice view of the ocean from inside the house, and bedrooms on east side of house. Street noise was loud for those on the west side of the house. Great kitchen. Living room furniture and kitchen chairs could use a little loving. Run the dehumidifier and the house felt dryer inside and not as musty. Owner was very responsive to any time we notified him and got back to us very quickly. We would recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W., Carpentersville

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

Wonderful!!!

Best Vrbo Ever! Beautiful view, very clean, and a perfect beach home. The pictures were 100% accurate. The owner of the property is easily accessible, and answered my online questions quickly. The property manager was equally accessible, my only question was what they wanted to us to do when we left. We appreciated not having to purchase conveniences like dishwasher soap as we have in the past at other properties. I got up early to watch the sunrise every day, such a special treat. We are completely refreshed after our vacation. We already know we would like to stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

2/10 Terrible

Amber C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Terribly disappointed and upset.

Not even worth delving into all the detail, as I numerous poor reviews have already done. I unfortunately missed them by trusting the verified host and 4.7 star review. Please listen to all of the reviews about cleanliness. Entire property was misleading for more reasons than just that. Ended up having to stay somewhere else as a result. I really don’t have much more I want to say, the host will be writing a bad review in response to this as they’ve already informed me. I’m not some property witch-hunter, not out to ruin reputations, I only know what I could see first-hand. I was just trying to enjoy a vacation with my family and was hardly able to. Just use this as a sign to take bad reviews into account as well as the good.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

james w.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Summer vacation 2023

First of all I would like to start by saying, we vacation every year, for last seven years in Vilano. We always rent a house on the beach. The house itself and location are Great! It could have been a little cleaner. There was sand on the living room furniture, the twin beds on 2nd floor were very poorly made to the point of wondering how clean they were. Bed spreads definitely need washing or replacing. Sand was on the floors of every floor. The porches and railings are infested with spiders. Place just needs a good ol fashion cleaning. I am usually not so critical, but the property was empty for two days before we arrived. With that being said, we asked about an earlier check in time other than 5pm. I was told "if there not any vehicles in the driveway the cleaning people are gone." We could've checked in at noon. When we checked out at 10am, the cleaning guy was already there. Bottom line is property owner could be a little bit more involved. Location is great! We did have a good vacation, but will not book this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Extremely Dirty

We communicated extensively with the owner prior to booking to get confirmation on the cleanliness of the house because I suffer from asthma and the insisted the house was spotless, we arrived at the house around 7 PM with our two young children to find the house in a deplorable condition. There is mold on the counters and on the floor, dead bugs on the floor, sheets smelled really bad and had dirt all over them, old food was sitting on the fire extinguishers, chair covers were extensively stained, the fabric sofa stank of cigarette etc. We called the owner to share this information and inquire if their housekeeper can return only to be met with a very antagonist owner at the other end of the phone. They were extremely upset that we were calling to tell them this and they started to use profanity and insisted we get out of the house immediately. We feared for our safety. We had no where to go at that time and told them we would leave first thing the next morning. Which we did and stayed at a resort. They did agree to issues a full refund and they did.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Spring Break 2015

We had an awesome time at the yellow house on the beach! The absolute best part was the view! Your backyard was the ocean, and the layout of the house was perfect for enjoying the view as much as possible. It was great for two families with teenagers and young children. You could have privacy, if desired, or plenty of room to hang out together. The kitchen is a good size with plenty of space for everyone to eat. Most of the days we basically set up camp on the beach and spent hours just enjoying the view. The teenagers tried out surfing for the first time and the younger one chased birds and built sand castles. The house is located a short distance to Publix and several restaurants. Caps was a favorite. It's a great place to watch the sunset, but go early because its gets very crowded. Also, St. Augustine Beach is not too far and is a good place to explore. Two good restaurants are Salt Life Food Shack and Sunset Grille. Kelly and Janel were very accessible and made booking the house extremely easy. We had a couple questions after we arrived and there was no problem getting in touch with them. We were also able to check in a little early, which made everyone happy after the drive from Atlanta. We all had a great time at the yellow house. Our five year old said it was the best vacation ever! We are planning on going back as soon as possible. We would certainly recommend this house to friends and family.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Cant beat this location

Stayed at the house the week of Milton and I was sad to have to check out early because the house was nice and right on the beach! Fully stocked with everything you would need. The property manager was friendly and understanding and allowed us to cancel late due to the hurricane. I would stay here again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

Relaxing beach vacation

We had the most amazing and relaxing time at Casa Pelicanos! The house is very accommodating and had everything we needed including the most amazing bathrooms! There were beach supplies available for my kids and we all enjoyed swimming in the ocean all day and then watching movies together at night! Perfect stay and had everything we needed and PM was very helpful as needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Evans

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I am a newbie vacation home renter. We are so happy to have this home, and look forward to sharing it with others.

Why they chose this property

Our dream for many years was to have a beach house, and we scoured the world to find exactly the right one in just the right spot. This is it!

What makes this property unique

Saint Augustine is a wonderful place. The oldest city in North America, it's one of the few places in the US you can feel something like the old Europe vibe.

Walking right out of the house on to the beach is so cool...it really sets the bar high for beach experiences!

You can surf or fish directly in front of the house.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests