10/10 Excellent
Maria A.
24 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maria A.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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💲Gorgeous Ocean View💲 Enormous 60' DECK - 6 BD 5 BA Home – Just Steps to Ocean & Restaurants
Family-friendly beachfront holiday home near Anastasia State Park
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 19250.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, St. Augustine Beach
- Place, St. Johns County Ocean Pier
- Place, Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf
- Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 19)
Bedroom 1 - King with FR Doors to Oceanfront Lanai
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2 - King with Private Bath
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3 - Kids 5' Bunk Room off Greatroom
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 4 - 1st floor Queen with Private Bath
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5 - 1st Floor Queen shares Bath
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 6 - 1st Floor King with Private Bath
1 King Bed
Common Space
+2
1 Single Bed, 3 King Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds
5 bathrooms
Bath 1 Hall Bath
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bath 2 - Private for Bedroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bath 3 - 1st Floor Private
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bath 4 - 1st Floor Shared
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bath 5 - 1st Floor Private
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
About this property
💲Gorgeous Ocean View💲 Enormous 60' DECK - 6 BD 5 BA Home – Just Steps to Ocean & Restaurants
SEASIDE COTTAGE 1 - Amazing Ocean Views! Best Section of Beach! (6 BD 5 BA - Sleeps 19)
In 2012 we completed a TOTAL renovation of 4 Oceanfront Homes located at 2 9th Street, the "Center" of the Best Section of St Aug Beach (No cars on the Beach, No long catwalk to reach the Beach and scores of great Restaurants within walking distance). Cottage 1 is the largest with a huge 50' Deck and "Amazing Ocean Views". Designed for large groups it has 2 Kitchens, 2 Greatrooms & 2 Covered Decks and comfortably sleeps 19. Using 'Top-of-the-Line' finishes (Stainless, Granite Counters, 100 yr old Heart of Pine floors) and soft beach colors, it looks like you are walking into a Coastal Living centerfold.
Check out the WALK THRU Videos under the Floor Plan Tab. It is the best way to get a feel of the house. Just use your mouse to walk thru. I think you will love it. And here is a new Birdseye Video so you can see how all the Cottages fit together and how close they are to the sea and the Restaurants: CLICK HERE
2 GREATROOMS - 2 KITCHENS - Seaside Cottage 1 was designed for large groups. Renovated with Top of the Line Finishes from the Heart of Pine floors specially milled for Seaside Cottages to Custom Built Kitchen Cabinets with loads of glass. It looks like it came right out of Coast Living Magazine. Everyone gathers at the Huge upstairs Greatroom with its 50' Oceanview Porch. The open floor plan allows Ocean views from almost every room. There is plenty of seating both for TV and Dining featuring a 65" Wall Mounted TV with Comcast on Demand and a streaming video box so if you have Netflix you can share all your favorites with friends. There are 2 dining tables both inside and out + stools at the large Kitchen island. All Stainless Appliances including French Door Refrigerator, Microwave, super quiet Dishwasher and Convection "Double" oven to make it easier to cook for large groups. It is fully equipped with Pottery Barn dishes and glasses, pots and pans, serving dishes, crock pot, wine glasses, coffee maker, toaster, blender.....etc. All you need to recreate all your favorite Family Recipes. Plus on the 1st floor is a second Greatroom, Kitchen and Dining room. Smaller but cozy. With the same 65" wall mount TV!
2 PORCHES - This is my favorite place. Upstairs we have a 40' Covered Porch with rockers and seating and outdoor dining plus an open deck for the "Sun Worshipers". The Ocean view is unobstructed. Spectacular! Plus we have another downstairs porch. No view but more seating and Dining. More places for people to hang, to play games or cards (provided) and just enjoy!
6 BEDROOMS & 5 BATHS - The first floor has 3 Bedrooms (1 King, 2 Queen) and 3 Baths with a Queen size Sleeper Sofa in the Great room and 2 singles in the Alcove (Sleeps 10). Upstairs has 2 King Bedrooms & 2 Baths plus a 5' bunk room for small children complete with their own TVs, a Queen Sleeper in the Greatroom & a Fold down sofa in one of the Bedrooms (Sleeps 9). Each Bedroom with it's own TV - 10 in all. The entire home sleeps 19. Remember if you need more space you can rent one of the other Seaside Cottages or explore The Chautauqua, my 3 story Oceanfront Home with 7 Bedrooms 5.5 Baths that sleeps 21 a few blocks south.
BEST BEACH - Now to the Beach and why I call it the "Best Beach" and it is know to the locals as The Miracle Mile. You need to do your research here. There is a tremendous difference and only 18 in the Best section located North of A Street. Why? I have 5 reasons...
First is the SAND. The sand is like powder, not coarse ground up shells like Vilano to the north. This is the white powder you are looking for. Great for drip castles!
Second, at OCEAN IS RIGHT AT YOUR DOORSTEP. There is no long raised boardwalk like further south along Atlantic View with a 5 minute walk across the dunes to navigate with the cooler & chairs before you ever get to the water. Here the ocean and the VIEW is steps from your door. Be careful. There are some “beachfront” homes that are so “far from the beach” because of the sand dunes that you can hardly “see” the ocean.
Third, there are NO CARS. This is a major distinction. Everything south of A Street has Cars. Imagine trying to play paddle ball or throwing football with cars continually passing by & having to be on constant baby alert. Not while you are on vacation!
Fourth, the beach is WIDE and level with GREAT WAVES. You have to be careful here too. Some beaches to the north on Vilano are narrow & steep, even with rocks, and the slope of the beach affects the waves. They break right at the shoreline so close in you can't ride boogie boards. The locals consider this the BEST SURFING around. There is a Surf Shop, Pitt Surf, at A Street where you can rent boards and take lessons. You don't have to worry. This is not the West Coast. Waves are not too big and not too small. They are "just right". But you will have loads of fun with the boogie boards provide at The Seaside Cottages free of charge
Last but not least, the beach is within WALKING DISTANCE of loads of restaurants & shops. Many beaches both north and south are so isolated you have a long drive to get to anything. Not The Seaside Cottages. It is so nice to be able to walk over to a restaurant for breakfast or send the kids out an Ice cream cone. We have an amazing number of "wonderful" restaurants within walking distance. Our favorite Sunset Grill is a must. Even Live music at Cafe 11 & funky Jacks BBQ. At the Fishing Pier the Kids will love the Splash Park plus Beach Volleyball courts, there is a Farmers Market on Wednesday and Free Live Music Concerts every Wednesday night in the Summer. How wonderful is that? Publix and Starbucks are only 1.5 mile away. There is a park half mile north on Pope with Tennis or a YMCA for swimming or workout w/Daily or Weekly memberships if you are not a member at home. Just south is Miniature Golf which kids will love. And Royal St Augustine Golf for the Adults close by on 16. (World Golf and TPC/Sawgrass are about 30 minutes). See THINGS TO DO at my Website or call to let me know what you are looking for. I always answer my phone!
ONLY 5 MILES to DOWNTOWN - There is more to St Augustine that just the Beach. Our Downtown founded in 1565 is the oldest continuously occupied European Settlement in the US and one of the Top 6 Florida destinations according to US News & World Reports. (They rank us #2 Best Affordable Honeymoon Destination and our Beach #5 in USA). You'll feel like you are back in time. Strolling Old World Walking Streets. Romantic Lighting. Outdoor Music filling the air. There are scores Historic Sights and fabulous Restaurants. Call or my LIST of THINGS TO DO. With the Beach and the History, we are truly a "Must Do".
NEED MORE SPACE? - Check out 3 more Oceanfront homes on this same Oceanfront lot ranging from 1 to 2 Bedrooms located at 2 9th Street. If you book all 4 Cottages it can sleep 35. Plus I have another large Oceanfront 7 Bedroom 6.5 Bath home just 9 streets south at 2 1st Lane that can sleep up to 21. And Downtown I have 7. You can see them all on my website LindasBeach.com or see the single listings below. They are clustered together to accommodate large gatherings or wedding guests. Often the Husband's side can take one group of homes and wife's the other. Everyone is close but not too close. Just send my website to all your friends and guest and they can be sure they have booked near each other and the action. Makes choosing your Vacation Rental easy.
1. Oceanfront - 2 9th Street - Direct Oceanfront - 4 Cottages
Seaside Cottage 1 (6BD 5 BA - Sleeps 19) https://lindasbeach.com/372392/ (Shown here)
Seaside Cottage 2 (2 BD 3 BA - Sleeps 7) https://lindasbeach.com/372394/
Seaside Cottage 3 (2 BD 2 BA - Sleeps 6) https://lindasbeach.com/372396/
Seaside Cottage 4 (1BD 1.5 BA - Sleeps 5) https://lindasbeach.com/372397/
2. Oceanfront - 2 1st Lane - Direct Oceanfront 15 houses south
Chautauqua (7BD 6.5BA - Sleeps 21) https://lindasbeach.com/chautauqua/
3. Downtown - 67 Lemon St & Guesthouse (each rented separately) - 2 blocks to Historic District
Lemon Street Retreat - Main House (3 BD 3 BA - Sleeps 8) https://lindasbeach.com/755368/
Lemon Guesthouse - In back off the Alley - Both Floors (4 BD 3.5 BA - Sleeps 14) https://lindasbeach.com/373726/
Palm View - 2nd Floor Only (3 BD 2 BA - Sleeps 9) https://lindasbeach.com/Palm-View/
Secret Garden - 1st Floor Only (1 BD 1.5 BA - Sleeps 5) https://lindasbeach.com/373723/
4. Downtown - 28 Riberia St & Guesthouse - 1 Block from Lemon - 2 Blocks to Historic District
Historic Lady Main House (3BD 4 BA - Sleeps 10) https://lindasbeach.com/Historical-Lady/
Romantic Getaway Guesthouse (1BD 1BA - Sleeps 4) https://lindasbeach.com/romantic-studio/
5. Downtown - 28 Saragossa St - 2 Blocks East - 1 block from Riberia and Lemon - 1 Block to Historic District
Quarter Mile stroll to St George St
Grand Oak - (1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Sleeps 4) https://lindasbeach.com/755361/
Palm Paradise - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath – Sleeps 4) https://lindasbeach.com/755364/
BOOKMARK ME - Please bookmark at www.LindasBeach.com or see the individual homes above. Remember you save 5-15% when you book directly with me vs VRBO or Airbnb.
CALL LINDA - My goal is to create the "Ultimate Vacation Experience" and have it become a part of "Your Family Tradition" so that you will grow to consider us "Your second home in St Augustine".
Feel free to call me anytime at 904.465.3852. I always answer my phone and am here to help. I am also a Realtor so if you "Fall in Love" like I did, I can help you find a great deal on a Vacation Home. I would love to take you Shopping.
Thank you for considering us,
Linda Bayles
904.465.3852
Email Info@LindasBeach.com
To Search for a Vacation Rental see www.Lindasbeach.com
I am also Realtor at FL Homes Realty & Mortgage if you decide you want to stay
In 2012 we completed a TOTAL renovation of 4 Oceanfront Homes located at 2 9th Street, the "Center" of the Best Section of St Aug Beach (No cars on the Beach, No long catwalk to reach the Beach and scores of great Restaurants within walking distance). Cottage 1 is the largest with a huge 50' Deck and "Amazing Ocean Views". Designed for large groups it has 2 Kitchens, 2 Greatrooms & 2 Covered Decks and comfortably sleeps 19. Using 'Top-of-the-Line' finishes (Stainless, Granite Counters, 100 yr old Heart of Pine floors) and soft beach colors, it looks like you are walking into a Coastal Living centerfold.
Check out the WALK THRU Videos under the Floor Plan Tab. It is the best way to get a feel of the house. Just use your mouse to walk thru. I think you will love it. And here is a new Birdseye Video so you can see how all the Cottages fit together and how close they are to the sea and the Restaurants: CLICK HERE
2 GREATROOMS - 2 KITCHENS - Seaside Cottage 1 was designed for large groups. Renovated with Top of the Line Finishes from the Heart of Pine floors specially milled for Seaside Cottages to Custom Built Kitchen Cabinets with loads of glass. It looks like it came right out of Coast Living Magazine. Everyone gathers at the Huge upstairs Greatroom with its 50' Oceanview Porch. The open floor plan allows Ocean views from almost every room. There is plenty of seating both for TV and Dining featuring a 65" Wall Mounted TV with Comcast on Demand and a streaming video box so if you have Netflix you can share all your favorites with friends. There are 2 dining tables both inside and out + stools at the large Kitchen island. All Stainless Appliances including French Door Refrigerator, Microwave, super quiet Dishwasher and Convection "Double" oven to make it easier to cook for large groups. It is fully equipped with Pottery Barn dishes and glasses, pots and pans, serving dishes, crock pot, wine glasses, coffee maker, toaster, blender.....etc. All you need to recreate all your favorite Family Recipes. Plus on the 1st floor is a second Greatroom, Kitchen and Dining room. Smaller but cozy. With the same 65" wall mount TV!
2 PORCHES - This is my favorite place. Upstairs we have a 40' Covered Porch with rockers and seating and outdoor dining plus an open deck for the "Sun Worshipers". The Ocean view is unobstructed. Spectacular! Plus we have another downstairs porch. No view but more seating and Dining. More places for people to hang, to play games or cards (provided) and just enjoy!
6 BEDROOMS & 5 BATHS - The first floor has 3 Bedrooms (1 King, 2 Queen) and 3 Baths with a Queen size Sleeper Sofa in the Great room and 2 singles in the Alcove (Sleeps 10). Upstairs has 2 King Bedrooms & 2 Baths plus a 5' bunk room for small children complete with their own TVs, a Queen Sleeper in the Greatroom & a Fold down sofa in one of the Bedrooms (Sleeps 9). Each Bedroom with it's own TV - 10 in all. The entire home sleeps 19. Remember if you need more space you can rent one of the other Seaside Cottages or explore The Chautauqua, my 3 story Oceanfront Home with 7 Bedrooms 5.5 Baths that sleeps 21 a few blocks south.
BEST BEACH - Now to the Beach and why I call it the "Best Beach" and it is know to the locals as The Miracle Mile. You need to do your research here. There is a tremendous difference and only 18 in the Best section located North of A Street. Why? I have 5 reasons...
First is the SAND. The sand is like powder, not coarse ground up shells like Vilano to the north. This is the white powder you are looking for. Great for drip castles!
Second, at OCEAN IS RIGHT AT YOUR DOORSTEP. There is no long raised boardwalk like further south along Atlantic View with a 5 minute walk across the dunes to navigate with the cooler & chairs before you ever get to the water. Here the ocean and the VIEW is steps from your door. Be careful. There are some “beachfront” homes that are so “far from the beach” because of the sand dunes that you can hardly “see” the ocean.
Third, there are NO CARS. This is a major distinction. Everything south of A Street has Cars. Imagine trying to play paddle ball or throwing football with cars continually passing by & having to be on constant baby alert. Not while you are on vacation!
Fourth, the beach is WIDE and level with GREAT WAVES. You have to be careful here too. Some beaches to the north on Vilano are narrow & steep, even with rocks, and the slope of the beach affects the waves. They break right at the shoreline so close in you can't ride boogie boards. The locals consider this the BEST SURFING around. There is a Surf Shop, Pitt Surf, at A Street where you can rent boards and take lessons. You don't have to worry. This is not the West Coast. Waves are not too big and not too small. They are "just right". But you will have loads of fun with the boogie boards provide at The Seaside Cottages free of charge
Last but not least, the beach is within WALKING DISTANCE of loads of restaurants & shops. Many beaches both north and south are so isolated you have a long drive to get to anything. Not The Seaside Cottages. It is so nice to be able to walk over to a restaurant for breakfast or send the kids out an Ice cream cone. We have an amazing number of "wonderful" restaurants within walking distance. Our favorite Sunset Grill is a must. Even Live music at Cafe 11 & funky Jacks BBQ. At the Fishing Pier the Kids will love the Splash Park plus Beach Volleyball courts, there is a Farmers Market on Wednesday and Free Live Music Concerts every Wednesday night in the Summer. How wonderful is that? Publix and Starbucks are only 1.5 mile away. There is a park half mile north on Pope with Tennis or a YMCA for swimming or workout w/Daily or Weekly memberships if you are not a member at home. Just south is Miniature Golf which kids will love. And Royal St Augustine Golf for the Adults close by on 16. (World Golf and TPC/Sawgrass are about 30 minutes). See THINGS TO DO at my Website or call to let me know what you are looking for. I always answer my phone!
ONLY 5 MILES to DOWNTOWN - There is more to St Augustine that just the Beach. Our Downtown founded in 1565 is the oldest continuously occupied European Settlement in the US and one of the Top 6 Florida destinations according to US News & World Reports. (They rank us #2 Best Affordable Honeymoon Destination and our Beach #5 in USA). You'll feel like you are back in time. Strolling Old World Walking Streets. Romantic Lighting. Outdoor Music filling the air. There are scores Historic Sights and fabulous Restaurants. Call or my LIST of THINGS TO DO. With the Beach and the History, we are truly a "Must Do".
NEED MORE SPACE? - Check out 3 more Oceanfront homes on this same Oceanfront lot ranging from 1 to 2 Bedrooms located at 2 9th Street. If you book all 4 Cottages it can sleep 35. Plus I have another large Oceanfront 7 Bedroom 6.5 Bath home just 9 streets south at 2 1st Lane that can sleep up to 21. And Downtown I have 7. You can see them all on my website LindasBeach.com or see the single listings below. They are clustered together to accommodate large gatherings or wedding guests. Often the Husband's side can take one group of homes and wife's the other. Everyone is close but not too close. Just send my website to all your friends and guest and they can be sure they have booked near each other and the action. Makes choosing your Vacation Rental easy.
1. Oceanfront - 2 9th Street - Direct Oceanfront - 4 Cottages
Seaside Cottage 1 (6BD 5 BA - Sleeps 19) https://lindasbeach.com/372392/ (Shown here)
Seaside Cottage 2 (2 BD 3 BA - Sleeps 7) https://lindasbeach.com/372394/
Seaside Cottage 3 (2 BD 2 BA - Sleeps 6) https://lindasbeach.com/372396/
Seaside Cottage 4 (1BD 1.5 BA - Sleeps 5) https://lindasbeach.com/372397/
2. Oceanfront - 2 1st Lane - Direct Oceanfront 15 houses south
Chautauqua (7BD 6.5BA - Sleeps 21) https://lindasbeach.com/chautauqua/
3. Downtown - 67 Lemon St & Guesthouse (each rented separately) - 2 blocks to Historic District
Lemon Street Retreat - Main House (3 BD 3 BA - Sleeps 8) https://lindasbeach.com/755368/
Lemon Guesthouse - In back off the Alley - Both Floors (4 BD 3.5 BA - Sleeps 14) https://lindasbeach.com/373726/
Palm View - 2nd Floor Only (3 BD 2 BA - Sleeps 9) https://lindasbeach.com/Palm-View/
Secret Garden - 1st Floor Only (1 BD 1.5 BA - Sleeps 5) https://lindasbeach.com/373723/
4. Downtown - 28 Riberia St & Guesthouse - 1 Block from Lemon - 2 Blocks to Historic District
Historic Lady Main House (3BD 4 BA - Sleeps 10) https://lindasbeach.com/Historical-Lady/
Romantic Getaway Guesthouse (1BD 1BA - Sleeps 4) https://lindasbeach.com/romantic-studio/
5. Downtown - 28 Saragossa St - 2 Blocks East - 1 block from Riberia and Lemon - 1 Block to Historic District
Quarter Mile stroll to St George St
Grand Oak - (1 Bedroom 1 Bath - Sleeps 4) https://lindasbeach.com/755361/
Palm Paradise - 1 Bedroom 1 Bath – Sleeps 4) https://lindasbeach.com/755364/
BOOKMARK ME - Please bookmark at www.LindasBeach.com or see the individual homes above. Remember you save 5-15% when you book directly with me vs VRBO or Airbnb.
CALL LINDA - My goal is to create the "Ultimate Vacation Experience" and have it become a part of "Your Family Tradition" so that you will grow to consider us "Your second home in St Augustine".
Feel free to call me anytime at 904.465.3852. I always answer my phone and am here to help. I am also a Realtor so if you "Fall in Love" like I did, I can help you find a great deal on a Vacation Home. I would love to take you Shopping.
Thank you for considering us,
Linda Bayles
904.465.3852
Email Info@LindasBeach.com
To Search for a Vacation Rental see www.Lindasbeach.com
I am also Realtor at FL Homes Realty & Mortgage if you decide you want to stay
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Minimum age to rent: 25
Children
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About the area
St. Augustine
Located in St. Augustine, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. Shoppers can check out St. George Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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What's nearby
- St. Augustine Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
- St. Johns County Ocean Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- St. George Street - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
- Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Crabby's Beachside - 10 min walk
- Salt Life Food Shack - 12 min walk
- Anastasia Diner - 3 min drive
- Beachcomber - 12 min walk
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jack O.
20 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Jack O.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenna S.
6 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Vacation
Jenna S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jack B.
25 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Augustine Beach
Jack B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Thomas Y.
21 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house and furnishings
Thomas Y.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue H.
14 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation
Sue H.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tamara P.
28 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sorority reunion
Tamara P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cathy W., Chicago, Illinois
16 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location
Cathy W.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sara M.
11 January 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas celebration
Sara M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brenda D., Fort Worth TX
19 December 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home for Large Groups
Brenda D.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
patrice h.
8 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sissies 70th Birthday celebration
patrice h.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
randall m.
24 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great Pre-Christmas Vacation
randall m.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Linda B.
6 July 2016
Awesome, so nice and clean!
Linda B.
10/10 Excellent
Emily R., Strasburg, USA
26 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rave reviews from the entire family
Emily R.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Anne T.
28 September 2022
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Anne T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jim S.
7 August 2025
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Jim S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barbara w.
18 June 2025
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Great house, great location on the beach.
Barbara w.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
brooke r.
8 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
brooke r.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brian B.
14 May 2025
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Brian B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
KIM M.
13 April 2025
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Family Wedding
KIM M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pat B.
18 February 2025
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Beach Front
Pat B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deb H.
22 January 2025
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Location is great!
Deb H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth M.
4 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
NYE getaway
Elizabeth M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joele C.
30 December 2024
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Family celebration
Joele C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
2/10 Terrible
Trish T.
6 October 2024
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Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
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Hosted by Linda Bayles
My name is Linda Bayles. I have been a Realtor in the Jacksonville/St Augustine area ranking in the Top 1% of Agents since 1998. In 2005 I walked into a 1926 beach house on St Augustine Beach and knew I had found my calling. I wanted to 'Create' a vacation space for Families. Large extended families. A place were Cousins, Grandmothers, Uncles and Aunts can comfortably come together to reconnect and enjoy each other away from the demands of the outside world. I come from a large family of 5 children as does my husband, Brad. Some of my fondest memories are when we all got together to just 'hang out' for 3 or 4 days. The little ones always come up with a 'play'. The adults always congregate in the Kitchen passing down the 'Family Recipes' to the next generation and playing Games. We are a big Game playing family. Specifically Rummikub. We start them at 5 and My Mother is still going at 95. If you have never played, you must. I make sure there is one in each house. Once you are hooked and have one of your own, I hope you will think of your St Augustine stay every time you play.
So I bought that 1926 Craftsman, gutted it and turned it into The Chautauqua which sleeps 21. It has been a rewarding success. In 2011, my Father expanded the tradition and bought 4 homes on one Oceanfront compound on 9th Street. We could not believe our luck and spent the next year remodeling them into The Seaside Cottages. We started renting them in June of 2012. The Best part is not only the homes but the BEACH. There are only 18 streets on the “Best Beach”. No cars. No Catwalk. The ocean right at your door. Wide Beach to make great Sand Castles. Great Restaurants within walking distance. Amazing.
And then I discovered the charm of Downtown St Augustine. At night it is like strolling in an old European City. So in 2016 I decide to moved Downtown and renovated 4 more Downtown Vacation Rentals. Ranging from 1 to 4 Bedrooms, all walking distance of St George Street (the Center of Historic Downtown and all the Restaurants, Sights and Music) and only 2 blocks from each other. Great for Downtown Weddings with the Bride taking one house and the Groom the other.
My Goal is to provide the best vacation spot possible. I hope you will stay with us and create memories you will cherish for a lifetime. Feel free to call me any time day or night at 904.465.3852.
Always at your service,
Linda Bayles
Florida Home Realty & Mortage
PS: I am also a Realtor so if you fall in love the the area as much as I did I would love to help. I work primarily as a Buyers Agent. There are not many of us out there. Most Realtors work as neutral Transaction Agents. You can Google 'Buyers Agent' to get an overview of the difference. I think it is big. Just ask yourself the question, Would I want the other sides Attorney to represent you? No. That's it in a nut shell but the amazing thing is, unlike Attorneys, it does not cost you anything to have your OWN Realtor representing YOUR interest. We are all paid by the Seller. So .... I would love to help if you are thinking about buying or selling in the area. Just call and I will send photos of what's available. Once here I will give you a tour of the area and take you "shopping". We can see about 4 per hour and you have me as long as it takes. Looking forward to it!
So I bought that 1926 Craftsman, gutted it and turned it into The Chautauqua which sleeps 21. It has been a rewarding success. In 2011, my Father expanded the tradition and bought 4 homes on one Oceanfront compound on 9th Street. We could not believe our luck and spent the next year remodeling them into The Seaside Cottages. We started renting them in June of 2012. The Best part is not only the homes but the BEACH. There are only 18 streets on the “Best Beach”. No cars. No Catwalk. The ocean right at your door. Wide Beach to make great Sand Castles. Great Restaurants within walking distance. Amazing.
And then I discovered the charm of Downtown St Augustine. At night it is like strolling in an old European City. So in 2016 I decide to moved Downtown and renovated 4 more Downtown Vacation Rentals. Ranging from 1 to 4 Bedrooms, all walking distance of St George Street (the Center of Historic Downtown and all the Restaurants, Sights and Music) and only 2 blocks from each other. Great for Downtown Weddings with the Bride taking one house and the Groom the other.
My Goal is to provide the best vacation spot possible. I hope you will stay with us and create memories you will cherish for a lifetime. Feel free to call me any time day or night at 904.465.3852.
Always at your service,
Linda Bayles
Florida Home Realty & Mortage
PS: I am also a Realtor so if you fall in love the the area as much as I did I would love to help. I work primarily as a Buyers Agent. There are not many of us out there. Most Realtors work as neutral Transaction Agents. You can Google 'Buyers Agent' to get an overview of the difference. I think it is big. Just ask yourself the question, Would I want the other sides Attorney to represent you? No. That's it in a nut shell but the amazing thing is, unlike Attorneys, it does not cost you anything to have your OWN Realtor representing YOUR interest. We are all paid by the Seller. So .... I would love to help if you are thinking about buying or selling in the area. Just call and I will send photos of what's available. Once here I will give you a tour of the area and take you "shopping". We can see about 4 per hour and you have me as long as it takes. Looking forward to it!
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