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Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach

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Private beach entrance
Crescent Beach at private walk over
Beautiful Cresent beach
Aerial picture facing East with the Atlantic ocean in the background
Aerial picture facing West with Intra coastal water way in the back ground

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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St Augustine, FL
  • Butler Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Crescent Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • St. Augustine Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

family room

1 Double Futon

guest bedroom

1 Queen Bed

kids bedroom

1 Double Bunk Bed

master bedroom

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Master bath room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach

House is located just south of downtown St. Augustine, by beautiful Crescent and historical Butler beaches. Situated within a short drive from downtown and a short walk to the beach as well as the Intracoastal waterway. Perfect for those that enjoy downtown exploring, shopping as well as the beach, boating, kayaking and fishing. Several beach access ramps (one of which is private to the neighborhood) and two boat launch ramps within a mile. Restaurants, beach toys, surfboards, fishing gear, kayaks and boat rentals are just around the corner.
Completely renovated 3 bedroom 2 bath house with large yard and enough parking to bring your boat or camper. Large backyard deck with shade sails for out door lounging, dining and barbecuing. The front yard features an authentic native Indian Tiki hut with comfortable outdoor furniture for a perfect afternoon or evening. The house has all the conveniences necessary to make your stay comfortable, including washer and dryer, beach towels, outdoor shower, outdoor kids swing set, horse shoe pit, bean bag toss and a fire pit.

Property manager

Benk Dagevos
Premier Host

Languages

Dutch

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please respect our neighbors.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a quiet residential neighborhood, no excessive noise, music or crowds allowed on the back deck! We have noise monitors installed!

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 respect 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 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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Butler Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. 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. 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

  • Butler Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crescent Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Butler Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Anastasia State Park - 12 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪World Famous Oasis Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casa Benedetto's Ristorante - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Commander's Shellfish Camp - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salt Water Cowboys - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach located?

This family-friendly St. Augustine holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Matanzas River and Butler Beach. Crescent Beach and Butler Beach State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

great two stay

Excellent host and place - wonderful stay! thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah Z.

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

Oties retreat

Had everything we neeeded. Short walk to the beach. Great backyard to grill and have activities for everyone. Also a awesome tiki hut in the front with lots of privacy. Had a great time , and family loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin J.

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

Amazing

This was a great stay! The reviews speak for themselves. Benk and all of his team are excellent and are so kind and thoughtful! They really are great hosts who go above and beyond, and the place is so fun! We were sad to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

johanne l.

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

Great place

Lovely cottage. Plenty of room for my family! Very confortable.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate M., Orlando

Great location & clean, comfortable house!

We had great time! We were greeted by our friendly host as he finished up readying the house for us, and the house was clean, comfortable and perfectly located for our party of 7 (3 Moms and 4 13 year old girls). I highly recommend this rental and hope to return in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Amazing

It was everything we had hoped for and more.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

Otie's Retreat

Beautiful place. This place is imaculately kept! It's a little walk to the beach and a short drive to oldtown St Augustine. Couldn't ask for more. Hank & RO
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Trish W.

Cute & comfortable

The house was comfortable & decorated so nice! We enjoyed our coffee on the back deck every morning. The master bedroom had a wonderful mattress & an amazing bathroom! We all had a great time and didn’t want to go home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shayanne S.

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

Home away from home

Home felt like my home or 1 of a close relative. Owner met us at the house when we got in town to show us how to use the door lock and where everything was. He was very friendly and said if we need anything just text him and he would take care of it even if we just wanted a recommendation for food or directions for somewhere. We didnt take him up on the offer because we like just exploring but it was nice that he would do that if needed!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Just right in every way

An old group of friends from across the country reuniting for some WSP. Perfect layout for 6 ppl. Room for more. Everything you need for the beach is there. Nice stroll to the boardwalk. Stretch of beach not crowded and parked on the beach every day (4x4). Close to bait shop and launch. Tiki hut perfect for nighttime gatherings. Back porch great for hanging out. Kitchen great for foodies. Attention to detail, clean and very accommodating hosts. Planning on making it an annual event. ("A1A Crab House" highly recommended)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location!

The location of this property is amazing! It's literally about a 7 min walk to the beach, across the street! The only downside to the property is we were asked to not use the backyard for "partying or being loud" we had 4 kids age range (12, 12, 12, 15). It needs to be notated in the property that the back yard is not accessible. The Tiki Hut in the front yard was our saving grace! We spent most of our time in the Hut! The house was fully equipped with everything we needed, from the kitchen to the bedrooms. We would definitely stay here again, just without the kids!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Gina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good week

This place was perfect for the 5 of us. The access to the beach was close & very nice. We didn't pack our beach chairs bc the listing stated some were there.... but we later learned they were broken/ unusable. That is my only complaint, and I shared it with the owner so I feel sure he will correct that issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Travis A.

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

Great property.

Great place, we traveled with a family of 7 and the house was perfect. Crossing the A1A to get to the beach was a little difficult at times, there is no crosswalk and traffic does not stop, but once you get to the beach its amazing! A little disappointed in the ammenities, host said we could use anything in the shed, tandem bicycle had clearly not been used in a while, chain was rusty and tires didnt hold air, chairs were rusty and in poor shape. Not a big deal, but why offer it as something to use when its not usable - just get rid of the stuff altogether so people dont have that expectation. Had to request toilet paper as there was none stocked, host responed quickly and dropped some off. Overall a great experience, would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M., Corydon

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

We Loved This Adorable and Comfortable House

There were 2 parents and 5 adult aged 18-26, and we all fit in this cozy house perfectly. The big, square living room, plus huge sectional and two comfy chairs leaves enough room for everyone to enjoy. The big living room one of my favorite parts. The kitchen is beautiful and supplied with everything. But enough about the beautiful house, the backyard is so peaceful and fun. I took a nap with a margarita in my hand in the hammock. Yes, it is a neighborhood, so there are houses around you, but with the privacy plants all around, you don't even notice! The main event: the beach!! What I loved about this house is there are three beaches nearby! I did not want to lug chairs and things to the beach, so we turned right out of the neighborhood and parked at a public parking lot about 1/4 a mile away. The beach has such fine sand! Further north, across from Salt Life restaurant, by the pier, the sand is much coarser. Where this house is, the A1A is only two lanes (so less traffic and road noise), the beach is flatter (much better), as opposed to steeper by the pier which has a steep beach, and it is a delight. Yes, the water was cold in January, but the five young adults were in it for hours. Back to the house. I loved that there was plenty of room at the dining table. When houses say they sleep 8, but only have a table for 4 or 6, that annoys me. Not a problem here. The beds were comfortable, and the master sweet has a huge closet with hangers. The bathrooms are so nice! Easy to find and navigate to when first arriving! Cute neighborhood. For the price, you cannot beat this wonderful house!! Great owner too! Quick communications and nice person! I could not be happier with our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Zivile G.

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

A great stay

We had a great time at Otis’ retreat. Benk was very good at communicating if we needed anything, the house was clean and had all the necessities. Very close to the beach! Loved our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Great Experience

Nice house, great host! There was an issue with the air conditioning on Sunday evening when we returned to the house from being out all day, and it was WARM. We contacted the owner, and he had a repairman there within a couple of hours and got it fixed... Again, on a Sunday night! We were impressed! The host is an excellent communicator. There's a brand new beach access very close to the house that's a nice walk. We loved the Tiki hut and took fun family pictures in it.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cris C.

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

Great place to stay

The property was perfect for our group of six. There were lots of amenities included. Our favorite was hanging out in the tiki hut. Excellent location; not far from St Augustine and very close to several beautiful sugar sand beaches. The owner was easy to contact and responsive. We would definitely stay again. Great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle F.

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

Amazing and Clean

We had a awesome time. The house was clean and we had everything we needed. It was walking distance to the beach. I will be renting Otis retreat again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

jayme r.

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

Great beach getaway

Just a short distance to the ocean, this house was the perfect getaway. Cute property with back porch, front cabana and plenty of hammocks. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Great place

We would book again. The location is perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Scottsdale, AZ

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

Great place to Stay for Beach and Sites

Really enjoyed our stay here. The home is perfect and the pictures don't do it justice. The Tiki Hut was our favorite spot to rest each night. We had lots of space to relax. the beaches are beautiful with soft white sand. St. Augustine has lots to do. We loved our Sunset Cruise (even did it 2x). took a drive to see Manatees. Loved Lightner Museum. Benk was a perfect host.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Jerry W.

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

Short stay but nice

Room was clean and well stocked. Staff very nice to use.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Minerva T., Wesley Chapel, FL USA

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

Everything at your fingertips

Benk was awesome. He met us there and made sure to go over places to eat and visit. Very comfortable and spacious. We had everything we needed within our reach. Everything shown was on the Vrbo site is exactly as shown.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Great place and great location

We really enjoyed our stay. Property owner was very helpful in accommodating our needs. So easy to work with. Loved the house and so close to the beach! Perfect for our family and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hollie G., Augusta

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

Wonderful and welcoming escape

The home was exactly as advertised and did not disappoint! Our party of 4 adults and 2 young children were very comfortable in this home. We appreciated the bed linens being provided in a neatly-folded bundle. Benk greeted us on arrival and gave us helpful information about the home and area. He even brought an additional bike. We were able to pack very light thanks to all that was included with the home. We especially enjoyed the CrockPot for easy meals that were ready after a day at the beach. This truly was the best part, being so close to beautiful Crescent Park Beach. We were in awe and visited 5 times during our stay. Parking is free and we had no trouble finding a spot even on the weekend! Back on the property, I enjoyed relaxing in the hammock and tiki hut while watching the butterflies and birds that visited the landscaped yard that makes you feel tucked away from it all. We were about 25 minutes away from St. Augustine, but it is an easy drive that we made about 4 times during our stay. A Wal-Mart and a Publix are not far, either. I look forward to coming back some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Benk Dagevos

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Why they chose this property

Very spacious open concept newly renovated three bedroom house within walking distance to the beach and minutes drive to historic downtown St. Augustine beach. A true oasis with lots of outdoor space featuring large back deck with outdoor dining and lounging and a front yard Tiki hut with surfboard bar and comfortable seating for your enjoyment

Languages:

Dutch

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