Large WATERFRONT River House, Boater's Paradise! Brand New Dock, Walk to Beach, 1 mile to Boat Ramp

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Dock Completed!
A house with a porch, a hammock, and a view of the ocean.
A wooden dock extending into a body of water with a covered area at the end.
A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by trees and a body of water in the background.
A door leading to a patio with a view of a grassy area and a body of water.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Butler Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free internet
  • Off-street parking available

Explore the area

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Saint Augustine, FL
  • Place, Matanzas River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Butler Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Crescent Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Primary Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bunk room

1 Double Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Upstairs

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

St. Augustine

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Butler Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Lightner Museum are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Flagler College Tennis Center or Francis Field. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.
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Saint Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Matanzas River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Butler Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Crescent Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • St. George Street - 22 min drive - 18.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪China Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large WATERFRONT River House, Boater's Paradise! Brand New Dock, Walk to Beach, 1 mile to Boat Ramp pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Large WATERFRONT River House, Boater's Paradise! Brand New Dock, Walk to Beach, 1 mile to Boat Ramp?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large WATERFRONT River House, Boater's Paradise! Brand New Dock, Walk to Beach, 1 mile to Boat Ramp?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large WATERFRONT River House, Boater's Paradise! Brand New Dock, Walk to Beach, 1 mile to Boat Ramp?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large WATERFRONT River House, Boater's Paradise! Brand New Dock, Walk to Beach, 1 mile to Boat Ramp located?

Located in Butler Beach, this holiday home is steps away from Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Matanzas River. Butler Beach and Crescent Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 56 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't say enough about this property, everything you need, clean, great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place and look forward to coming back. The house is older but very comfortable it has that feeling of home. It’s in a perfect location to restaurants, shopping and the beach. The dock is amazing, if you just want to fish and relax it’s a great place to do it and get away from it all.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is a little older with it's own quirks but nonetheless its great. The property is located in a beautiful spot and the dock is amazing. We enjoyed just spending a week of doing nothing but watching the waves.Communication is amazing with any issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 September 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Anchors Away River House met your expectations and provided such a perfect spot for your relaxing getaway. It’s fantastic to know that the beautiful location and amazing dock added to your enjoyment. We’re delighted that our communication efforts enhanced your stay. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love love love this vacation home. The house is smaller and older but is is comfortable and feels like home to us. The house has everything you need for vacation and the location is perfect. I would rent this place just for the dock and the views. The dock is out of this world.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Anchors Away River House met your expectations and that you found it comfortable and homey. It’s fantastic to know the location and the dock with its incredible views made your stay special. Your kind words truly mean a lot to us. We’re grateful you chose to stay with us and look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay. It is a nice place with a great dock. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2026
Thank you so much for your outstanding review! We’re thrilled to hear that you returned to Anchors Away River House for your second stay and found it as enjoyable as the first time. It’s wonderful to know that you appreciated the nice accommodations and the great dock. We look forward to welcoming you back for more relaxing and memorable visits in the future!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The dock was fantastic and the views over the water were amazing. Overall a very nice property to stay.The main downsides were some visible water damage in the house and the outside shower was not connected to water. For the price I feel it was pretty fair for the experience that we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that the dock and views over the water made your stay at Anchors Away River House enjoyable. We apologize for the visible water damage and the issue with the outside shower not being connected to water. We value your feedback and will address these concerns for future guests. We truly appreciate your feedback and are grateful you chose to stay with us. We look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Overall pretty good. There was a lot of little bugs crawling around the entire time but the house sits directly on the ground with no slab so kind of expected. The dock was amazing! It’s definitely an older home and could use some updates/fixes but it was a cute little place. Convenience wise it is very close to a beach access that is not very crowded so that was nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dock is amazing. If you are looking for a place to do some fishing or a place just to hang out on the water all day, this is a good spot. We all enjoyed the stay. Older home but everything we needed. Low ceilings so 7fters won't be comfortable. :-) We all agree we would stay again and really enjoyed several days relaxing on the dock and catching fish. Sharpnose Sharks, Bonnethead Sharks, Gag Grouper, Hardheads, Gaftopsail, Whiting, Mangrove Snapper, Flounder, Stingray, Black Sea Bass, Blue Fish. No giants but lots of action.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and located in a perfect area where we weren’t too far from attractions but it was far enough away that it was peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2025
Thank you so much! We’re glad you enjoyed the cleanliness of the home and its perfect location—close to attractions but still peaceful. We’d love to host you again!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Location

Anchors Away is the perfect spot for a vacation! Most of our time was spent on the dock and taking the boat out for fishing and sunset cruises. Having the boat lift was so convenient and we were able to secure the boat at night. I am going to miss having coffee on the dock and watching the dolphins swim and fish jump. Til next time!
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Anchors Away River House was perfect for your vacation and that you enjoyed fishing and sunset cruises. It’s fantastic to know the boat lift added convenience to your stay and that you cherished having coffee on the dock while watching the dolphins. Thank you for choosing to stay with us, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another delightful visit!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice beach house with dock

we enjoyed our stay there!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 May 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review, Linda! We are thrilled to hear that Anchors Away River House provided you with an enjoyable stay. We would love to hear how we could improve to make your stay a 5 star experience. Your positive feedback means a lot to us, and we would love to welcome you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views and location suited us very well. The Property Management folks(ITrip) were very responsive to any questions or concerns we may have had. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is perfect for a quiet getaway from the hustle of everyday life. The dock was incredibly peaceful, and we were lucky enough to spot dolphins and manatees while watching the sunset with our family. Truly a relaxing and memorable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 November 2025
Thank you for your kind words. We’re delighted to hear you had a relaxing and memorable stay, enjoying the dock, sunsets, and local wildlife. We look forward to welcoming you and your family again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly located for access to the beach and restaurants. The dock and views are amazing! Sitting on the dock watching boats go by with coffee in hand was the best experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 September 2025
Thank you for your fantastic review, Charlene! We are thrilled to hear that you found Anchors Away River House perfectly located for access to the beach and restaurants. It’s wonderful to know that you enjoyed the amazing dock and views, and that sitting on the dock watching boats go by with coffee in hand was the best experience for you. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we highly appreciate your feedback. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at this home!! Love St Augustine and all of its historic places to see!! Beautiful place!! Quiet neighborhood perfect for relaxation!!
Gorgeous New Dock!
Beautiful views from Dock!
Another Beautiful view of dock!
Farmhouse Style Home!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're thrilled to hear you loved your stay and enjoyed the beauty and history of St. Augustine. It’s great to know the home and peaceful neighborhood made for a relaxing getaway. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nice weekend

We enjoyed our short stay. The dock is amazing. 3 dolphins swam right up under us while we were enjoying coffee. The owner takes special care to make sure your stay is nice.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 December 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Cara! We’re thrilled to hear that Anchors Away River House was a special spot for your stay and that you enjoyed the amazing dock. It must have been incredible to see dolphins while enjoying your coffee! We’re delighted to know that the special care we put into making our guests' stays enjoyable made a difference. We would love to welcome you back anytime!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Close to everything and great fishing

So the home is old but very comfortable. It had everything we needed for our stay. Very close to A1A that will take you to everything important. The matanzas inlet was very nice at low tide , a must see! Nice access to crecent beach just down the road. And a bait shop 3 min away. Loved our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 January 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that Anchors Away River House provided you with a comfortable stay. It’s fantastic to know that its proximity to A1A made it easy for you to explore, and that you enjoyed visiting the Matanzas Inlet and Crescent Beach. We’re glad you found everything you needed, including the nearby bait shop. We truly appreciate your kind words and can’t wait to welcome you back for another enjoyable visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was exactly as described. We spent majority of our time on the large boat dock. Neighborhood is quiet and it is easy to acces the beach.
Beach access is across the street
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re glad the home met your expectations and that you enjoyed the boat dock, quiet neighborhood, and easy beach access. We’d be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location amazing area, on the river side. Unbelievable dock over the water. Spent a lot of time eating and hanging out there. High end boat lift. We used it to launch paddle boards and to get in the water. It’s really high when it’s low tide. It needs a better ladder to the water. We saw fish jumping, crabs, dolphins daily and an elusive manatee. I saw a sea turtle while paddling. Ospreys everywhere eating fish op in the trees. House is dated but they have done some upgrades. It is a tight space for 9 people, we had 7. The walk to the beach is 8-10 minutes. We had a wagon which helped but there are stairs for the beach access which made it harder. That aside, there is no parking near the access so the beach was empty there. Lots of people about a half mile north and south of where we were but nobody near our access. Sunrise and sunsets painted but God himself. We stayed a Monday to Monday. Such an amazing stay.They also had some beach chairs, 2 blow up paddle boards we didn’t use and some other toys in the shed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was great for our needs. Sufficiently stocked with beach towels and kitchen tools. We had an issue with the heating and they quickly responded and went above and beyond to fix the problem. Property is conveniently located close to the beach and historic St. Augustine. The yard was great for the kids.
Within walking distance, or equally close is a nice parking area, handicap accessible, with beach access and outdoor showers.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don't be catfished by this dump the way we were. Its NOTHING like the pictures in the listing. The exterior has not been upkept in what looks like years. The interior of the home is extremely small and tight. It smelled of wet dog. There's no central air. The mini split systems were not operational. Instead there were worn out window units. The televisions are all tiny. The bathrooms are awkward and unsecondescending. In the yard. Metal roofing material strewn about. Landscaping was overgrown and washed out. Rust on doots with holes. Exposed outlets. Etc, etc. It was so bad that my family and I got back into our vehicle and drove home the 6 hrs we had just driven for what was supposed to be a nice vacation. The property manager was rude and condesending.Stay away from Anchors Away.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach house

It is a really nice place snd the outdoor space was great for corn hole. It was great how it was close to the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2024
Kaleb, thank you for your kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed our home, both indoors and outdoors! The location makes enjoying the beach and local attractions a breeze! We would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our needs! The inside wasn't super big, but we spent most of our time outside so that was ok. The screened front porch was perfect for enjoying fresh air without the hassle of bugs. The boat dock was by far the best asset. We saw so much wildlife including dolphins everyday, so many birds, a shark and a manatee. It was great for fishing too! Caught jacks, drum and catfish. The yard was very big too which was great for enjoying cornhole and of course our dogs loved it! I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

High School Fishing Buddies

Annual fishing trip with high school friends. Location was great! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2024
Jeffrey, We strive for an excellent guest experience, and we are glad to hear we met those expectations for you during your stay with us for your special fishing trip! We hope to have the opportunity to host you in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the location

Very quiet and peaceful area. My favorite space was the screened in porch, we loved playing games and working on puzzles.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2023
Tonya, it was so great to have you and your family stay with us this week! We are glad the place had everything you needed for a successful stay. Come back soon!
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