Designer's "Treehouse" just 4 Houses From the Beach!

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

St. Augustine, FL

Vilano Beach3 min walk
St. George Street9 min drive
Flagler College9 min drive
Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Main floor bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Bathroom Ensuite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The next best thing to beachfront! Grab your beach gear and walk just 2-5 mins to the quiet community beach entrance located only three houses away (this is not a popular entrance because there is NO public parking). Don't worry about bringing gear we provide your boards, toys, towels, beach wagon and umbrella.

Spend your evenings laughing and reconnecting as you roast S'mores around the fire pit or grill up dinner on the Weber grill. Enjoy long talks on the deck shaded in the day from the live oak trees and lit up at night with cafe lights hung overhead, all while listening to the lullaby of waves a few blocks away and savoring the ocean breeze.

Inside relax in a professionally designed home with name brand furnishings from stores like West Elm, Article and Crate and Barrel. Sleep all the kids in the bunk room that can sleep five or the room next door that sleeps an additional two. Parents escape to the top floor that we call "the perch" because it is perched among the trees, making you feel like you are sleeping in a luxury treehouse. Vaulted ceilings, floor to ceiling windows, and a private deck makes this is a primary suite dreams are made of and a place sweet dreams are made! Need to work, we have a desk in every room so any group can find a place to work remotely.

Want to explore historic St. Augustine? Easy-- we're just 7-10 mins from the historic area. Want to stay closer to home, take a walk to Aunt Kates riverfront restaurant or drive a few mins to famous Caps on the Water or the Reef restaurant both located on the water. Enjoy the laid back surfing vibe of Vilano community and wave to the neighbors as they zip by in golf carts.

The comfortable and professionally designed house, the beach just four houses away, the location on highly desirable Vilano Beach and only 7-10 mins to downtown makes this house one of the most popular houses in St. Augustine!

Note: that we have year-round neighbors and cannot accept parties or large events of any kind.

Property manager

BJ & Angelee Neilsen

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Ocean view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Please be respectful of our neighbors.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Maximum of 4 cars on the driveway. Please don't park on the grass or the street.

Deck lights need to be off by 10 PM at the latest. Please reduce interior and exterior noise at this time as well.

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

Note from host: Please be respectful of our neighbors.

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

Property Registration Number L20000143087

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Augustine

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Vilano Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vilano Beach and St. Augustine Beach, 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 - 3 min walk
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 7 min drive
St. George Street - 9 min drive
Flagler College - 9 min drive
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 9 min drive

Getting around

St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

Schooner's Seafood House - 9 min drive
Beaches at Vilano - 4 min drive
The Spot Cafe - 10 min drive
Brisky's BBQ - 8 min drive
Dunkin' - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Designer's "Treehouse" just 4 Houses From the Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Designer's "Treehouse" just 4 Houses From the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Designer's "Treehouse" just 4 Houses From the Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Designer's "Treehouse" just 4 Houses From the Beach! located?

Located in Vilano Beach, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Vilano Beach and Usina Beach. Tolomato River and Castle Otttis are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

8 May 2024

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

Family Getaway

We loved our stay at the tree house! The house was adorable, the yard and patio were wonderful. The kids enjoyed the swing in the backyard and the beach toys. It was very helpful to have the outdoor shower to rinse the sand off after a day at the beach, and we enjoyed grilling and eating on the patio for dinner to unwind after exploring St. Augustine. The walk to the beach was very easy and the beach wasn’t crowded at all. We all had plenty of space to relax and everything we needed was provided. We had a wonderful time and would love to visit again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison S.

6 May 2024

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

Fantastic Location

We loved the location of this home. Super close to the beach and within walking distance of three restaurants, which was super convenient. Not having to worry about bringing beach gear or towels was a big plus! The main room upstairs gets a lot of natural light, especially early in the morning (no problem for an early riser). We enjoyed our stay in this home.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madhumita C.

22 April 2024

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

Always our happy place!

We went back to this beautiful property in pristine Vilano beach 3 years after our last stay. The house remains as cosy as before. Enjoyed every second of our weekend trip to Vilano beach area. Hopefully we will be able to go back again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie T.

9 April 2024

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

Beautiful location

We had a great stay in St. Augustine. The house is very clean and in a great quiet location. Easy walk to the beach and just minutes from downtown.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim k.

1 April 2024

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

St. Augustine Treehouse

Great location with short walk to beach, short drive to shops and old St. Augustine.

Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by BJ & Angelee Neilsen

Hello! We are BJ and Angelee Neilsen. We have 5 kids! They keep life busy and filled with joy. Our family loves to travel! It’s always wonderful to experience new countries and cultures and all of the beauty that goes with it. We enjoy spending time outdoors adventuring together. We love spending time at “our” beach and hope you will too!

Why they chose this property

We sold our previous home in the spring of 2017 and traveled through the fall to 11 countries with our 4 kids. Before traveling back home we visited family in the Saint Augustine area and we fell in love with the charming downtown, and in particular the sleepy-surfer vibe of Vilano, nestled on a tiny slice of land between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal Waterway. When we found out this house was for sale we knew it was the place we wanted to bring our family to experience living next to the beach.

What makes this property unique

We're probably biased, but in all of Vilano we feel like our house is by far the most charming. We hired a professional interior designer to stage the home for our rental guests. And of course, with the beach being a short walk to the end of the road, it's hard to beat the beach access for the price.