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7BD, Heated Pool&Spa, Walk to Beach, PutPut, Golf Cart, 10 min. to Downtown!

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Spa built into gorgeous heated, saltwater pool w/ sunledge & bench  in deep end
Welcome to Casa Del Sol
Custom art to represent Casa Del Sol (House of the Sun)
6 Seater Golf cart, Tandem bike, trike, 2 traditional bikes, and 2 kid scooters
1st Floor - Room #1 
Queen Murphy Room: Flex room - bedroom or living room area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 22353.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Gym

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Castle Otttis
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Vilano Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • St. George Street
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Double Queen Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

King Suite #2

1 King Bed

King Suite #3

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Media/Game Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Murphy Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Ensuite Bathroom #1

Toilet · Shower only

Ensuite Bathroom #2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

7BD, Heated Pool&Spa, Walk to Beach, PutPut, Golf Cart, 10 min. to Downtown!

Coming March 2025! Private, heated, enclosed pool will be part of this property!

Casa Del Sol is a joy for a single family wanting to spend a week in luxury or can accommodate up to 20 people w/ a max of 14 adults.

Let us highlight why you should stay at Casa Del Sol:

* 3 King Suites
☀️7 Bedrooms total with two rooms being FLEX rooms - use them as living rooms or bedrooms
☀️Tankless water heater — imagine having your family ALL be able to shower after the beach and NOT run out of hot water
☀️1200 mbps internet speed for all our streaming and wireless needs
☀️Formal dining table SEATS 12 and enough seating for 20 between tables and bar area -- no one has to eat in their lap!
☀️Outdoor shower that has HOT & cold water to rinse off after beach/river day!
☀️55” or bigger TVs in 5 of the 7 bedrooms**Note: Cable/local channels are not provided. Streaming services only with your own subscriptions.
☀️USB ports in ALL bedrooms
☀️7th bedroom is a flex media/game room that includes a 75” TV and a true standing arcade game with 300 games to choose from
☀️Beach gear provided!
☀️6-passenger golf cart incl. with 5+ nt. stay!
Otherwise you can rent it for $75/day (half the price of all local rental agencies)
☀️2 adult, 2 youth kayaks and safety vests
☀️Bikes: Trike, Tandem, and traditional
☀️5 minute WALK to BEACH
☀️3 minute WALK to RIVER
☀️ 7 minutes to the public boat launch
☀️5 minute WALK to Cap’s Restaurant - best in St. Augustine
☀️Large fenced in backyard with lots of seating, charcoal grill, gas fire pit, hammock, professional 12' x21' putting green, corn hole, & life size game, & ax throwing
👨🏾‍🍳Private Chef for hire for a special meal or for all week long!
📸We have two amazing photographers to choose from to hire to help you capture moments that will last a lifetime!
LAYOUT OF BEDROOMS: Since this is a large home with 7 true bedrooms we decided to design it in a way that would be most functional for any size group. Thus we remodeled 2 rooms to be “FLEX” rooms that can serve as a true bedroom or as a Living Room area. The following will help clarify what is offered in each room.

FIRST FLOOR

BEDROOM #1 - The Master Suite
King bed, Large desk, 75” Smart TV, Separate sitting cozy nook, walk in closet, double vanity sinks, large walk-in shower with bench, separate toilet room within bathroom for privacy, sound machine, small library of books to enjoy for the week, ceiling fan, USB outlets, note - tub temporarily not in service

BEDROOM #2 - The Queen Murphy Room (FLEX ROOM)
Queen Murphy bed, Large custom couch, full length mirrored wardrobe, sound machine, french doors leading into room that can be left open or locked shut

SECOND FLOOR

BEDROOM #3 - The Gray Room (King Bed with Ensuite)
King bed, 55” Smart TV, Bathroom is accessed through pocket door, large dresser, standard closet, sound machine, ceiling fan

BEDROOM #4 - The Ocean Bunk Room
TWO Twin over Full Bunk beds (sleeps 6), HUGE foam bag, desk, standard closet, small selection of books and toys for a range of ages

BEDROOM #5 - The Media/Game Room (FLEX ROOM)
Queen Sleeper sofa with upgraded memory foam mattress, 75” Smart TV, Arcade game that includes 300 games, mini-fridge, 4 poufs for extra seating or foot rests, 2 tables, standard closet, ceiling fan

BEDROOM #6 - The Sunshine Room (King bed with Ensuite)
King bed, 55” Smart TV, bathroom is accessed through a pocket door, dresser, walk-in closet, sound machine, ceiling fan

BEDROOM #7 - The Purple Room
TWO Queen beds, 2 dressers, 58” Smart TV, sound machine, standard closet, ceiling fan

We hope you find yourself surrounded by luxury with a touch of fun . Every detail of this house was intentional and planned with "dream vacation" in mind when we remodeled in 2021.

Some important things we have to note due to the nature of the business. We truly want to help you have the MOST MEMORABLE vacation that you will want to experience each year with us.

Beach chairs, cart, umbrella, towels, & small sand toys will be provided! Bicycles will be provided to be used at your own risk. A charcoal grill will be available for your convenience. You assume full liability for use of any of these items. We will do our best to keep these items in good working condition for every guest. However, condition is not guaranteed and refund will not be offered if any of these items are not in working order. If you find anything not in satisfactory condition please let us know so we can order new merchandise.

Please read carefully before booking:

----- IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU BOOK -----

Please understand this is NOT a party home. Be aware this home is in a residential neighborhood & excessive noise can not be permitted. It MUST be quiet outside between 10 PM and 9 AM to not disturb any of the neighbors. This includes no music or corn hole after 9PM -- but sitting outside enjoying a conversation is allowed. There is also NO smoking at this property, there are smoke and sound level sensors in and around the home to alert owner if it gets louder than the legal limit to prevent upsetting neighbors. Any noise or smoke alerts received will result in a $500 fine and if a second noise complaint or the police is called there will be an immediate eviction without a refund.

----- GOLF CART --------
Golf cart is complimentary with any 5+ night stay. Otherwise, $75/day rental fee applies if you would like to include it for your stay before arrival. If golf cart is not available during any or part of your stay your rental fee will reimbursed for unused days. No partial refund will be given if it was complimentary. We will do our best to have it repaired in a timely fashion.

----- CANCELLATION POLICY -----
We have a strict cancellation policy. We HIGHLY encourage travel insurance upon booking. We can provide recommendations if needed. Refunds will not be given due to weather events (unless a county evacuation is ordered), family illness, or trip disruptions of any kind. For more details, please refer to the platforms "strict" policy definition.

----- SECURITY CAMERAS -----

The property has outside security cameras for your own security and to monitor property. There are Ring cameras at the front door and above garage. These devices have the ability to record video images and audio. They may be checked during a guests stay if an issue or disturbance is reported at the property. Otherwise, we fully respect our guests privacy and do not actively check cameras on a regular basis. There are NO cameras INSIDE the home. Please DO NOT tamper or try to disable these cameras. Disabling a camera is grounds for immediate cancellation of your reservation without refund. Fee will be charged if a technician is required to enable cameras due to tampering.

----- PETS -----
Pets of any kind are NOT allowed in or on the premises. We are huge animal lovers, but we want to protect our guests who have pet allergies and who seek our home because it does not allow animals. If evidence of an unauthorized pet is detected, reported or found on the premises it can cause an immediate eviction from the owner, and the guest’s rent and deposit will be forfeited. Additional cleaning fee incurred will also be charged.

----- MECHANICAL FAILURES -----
Mechanical failures happen every now and then and are rare. Unfortunately No refund or rate adjustment shall be made for unforeseen mechanical failures such as the supply of electricity, telephone service, water, tubs, air conditioning, television or internet service, appliances, etc. We do have technicians on call and will do our best to get any mechanical failures repaired as soon as possible.

----- UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES -----
Should the vacation home be out of order or deemed substandard prior to your arrival (which is rare but things break and things happen) you will be contacted with current "issue" and asked if you would like to proceed with your stay with a possible discount. If that is not satisfactory you will then be entitled to a refund of the rental without the penalties.

----- LIABILITY -----
The Homeowner does not assume any liability for personal or property loss, damage, or injury during your stay. The Homeowner also reserves the right to refuse service or rentals to anyone at their discretion. The guests are liable for their own safety and should have their children supervised by adults at all times, especially when young children are playing inside and outside the home.

----NATURE ----
In Florida, insects are part of the environment. We have the house treated monthly inside and out for insects and the entire yard is also treated for mosquitoes. However, Palmetto bugs are impossible to keep out 100% in southern states especially with doors opening and closing frequently. It is rare you will see one, but if you do they are easy to dispose of and a refund will not be provided. If you feel there is an excessive issue of any kind please notify us and we will have our exterminator at home within 24 hours to address your concerns.

Property manager

Jessica Broyles
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No more than 6 vehicles on property and MUST be parked in driveway with all wheels touching concrete even during an event
STRICT quiet hours from 10pm - 9am due to being located in residential neighborhood with noise ordinances. Noiseaware sensors are used on property.
Max. of 16 adults and 22 guests including children are allowed overnight. If hosting an event, guests need to depart by the start of quiet hours.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

About the area

St. Augustine

Located on a river, this holiday home is in Vilano Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. World Golf Village is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Vilano Beach and Anastasia State Park. Consider Castle Otttis for a night out or St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum if you're travelling with kids. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Castle Otttis - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Vilano Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. George Street - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Flagler College - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 11 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaches at Vilano - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Kate's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Schooner's Seafood House - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Cap's On The Water - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Drakes Bistro - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 7BD, Heated Pool&Spa, Walk to Beach, PutPut, Golf Cart, 10 min. to Downtown! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 7BD, Heated Pool&Spa, Walk to Beach, PutPut, Golf Cart, 10 min. to Downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 7BD, Heated Pool&Spa, Walk to Beach, PutPut, Golf Cart, 10 min. to Downtown! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 7BD, Heated Pool&Spa, Walk to Beach, PutPut, Golf Cart, 10 min. to Downtown! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 7BD, Heated Pool&Spa, Walk to Beach, PutPut, Golf Cart, 10 min. to Downtown! located?

This family-friendly St. Augustine holiday home is located by the sea, within a 15-minute walk of Tolomato River and Vilano Beach. Usina Beach and Castle Otttis are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rich F.

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

Best House Ever

Great location. House has everything you could want on a vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle M.

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

Amazing house and location

The new look was amazing. Kids basically lived in the back yard if we weren’t taking to golf cart to the beach or down by the river. We had an amazing time.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

Christmas with family

Great. Quiet neighborhood. Close to the beach. Close to st Augustine downtown. Good food Great activities for the kiddos at house. They lived the put put.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen L.

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

Fantastic family time

We stayed over for a long weekend to go see the St Augustine lights. We had an amazing and relaxing time! The house is spacious and it has everything we needed. There was enough space for groups to break off and also for all to hang together. Beds are comfortable, furniture is cozy. House was impeccable. Locations was great, easy to get to town and to beach. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brigette B.

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

Wonderful Relaxing Babymoon

We really enjoyed our stay! It was a super relaxing vacation, and the property really made it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

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

Large family birthday week together.

The perfect home for all ages. Located at the beach and the river. A Back yard for everyone to enjoy together. Privacy space if desirable and large family meal space. The grandbabies loved the golf cart and their parents enjoyed the bikes. Absolutely best family vacation ever!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie K.

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

Delightful

We had a lovely time staying in this wonderfully equipped home. Bedrooms were comfy and amenities were perfect. Highly recommend :) Also--the beach was gorgeous and all of our kiddos had the time of their lives playing in the big waves! The whole process went smoothly and the owner was very kind and helpful. Don't hesitate...You will enjoy your time here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Great experience!

This property is well equipped, very clean, and in a great location! Would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Beautiful!

Our stay was excellent and Jessica is a friendly and attentive host! This is a very family friendly rental. The home is immaculately maintained and we appreciated how well stocked the home was with games, recreational equipment, and kitchen needs. This is a good one!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy P.

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

Extended family trip

Great location with beach access at the end of the street. Well-appointed kitchen. Jessica, the host, was very responsive and helpful. Our group, ranging in age from 11 months to 78 years enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greysel M.

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

Amazing

Great location, clean and the house is excellent!! I really recommend. Thank you so much for all the advice.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

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

Very Smooth

I have stayed at a number of VRBOs and Casa del Sol did not disappoint. Jessica does a fantastic job of managing the property and also gave us some tips on what to do while on vacation. I highly recommend Casa del Sol.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Loved Casa Del Sol

We had a family wedding in St Augustine this past Friday. 11 Adults and 1 child. The house was perfect! It had everything we needed. The beds were great. So close to the beach and great great restaurants. Jess was great to work with. She always responded very quickly. We will be back when we can really enjoy everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellie G.

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

Family gathering

Casa del Sol is an absolute gem! The back patio is beautifully shaded, full of comfy chairs, a picnic table with a huge umbrella, and many outdoor games. We spent our mornings and evenings sipping coffee, enjoying the sounds of the birds, and having cocktails. The house is fully stocked with so many extras! Not only is the beach a three block walk from the house, but it is essentially all yours! Well worth getting up extra early to see the sunrise. We are already planning our next gathering! Jessica, thank you so much for making our stay so easy!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

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

this house is amazing ❤️

This house is very well located, everything is very organized, it is really very well equipped, Jessica is super special, she was always attentive and communicating at all times, my family and I really enjoyed being here. thank you soon we will be back ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

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

Wonderful vacation rental!!

The photos of this home are amazing and it is even better in person! All the beds were very comfortable and everyone slept late everyday, including the kids! A huge plus for kids is that the house is loaded with toys and games. We also had a blast on the putting green outside. I have to say that this is our favorite vacation rental that we have ever stayed at. If you are reading this, trust me and book this place!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff P.

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

Annual Muti-family Vacation

We absolutely love the house!!! It was so awesome and it was everything we imagined and more. This wonderful place allowed us to build so many memories. Jessica was awesome to work with and the house has everything you would ever need to have a great vacation. I loved the short walk to either the beach or the intercostal waters. Jessica thank you for all your hard work in making such an awesome vacation get away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Great house

Casa del Sol is a large house, nicely decorated, well stocked, and in a convenient location. We were impressed with all aspects including the amenities and attentiveness of the host. We had a wonderful time with the family assembled for grandma's birthday and much of that was due to how well this house worked for both the adults and small children in our party. It has my highest recommendation.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carly E.

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

Spring Break Multi-Family Vacation

We booked Casa Del Sol for a 3-generation Spring Break family reunion. The property and host were incredible. Jess was very attentive to my questions prior to the trip. I didn't have to reach out at all during our trip as everything was perfect. The owners haven't missed a detail! The location of the property was perfect as well. We enjoyed daily walks to the beach to see sunrise and the river to see sunset. We will most definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Troy A.

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

Wonderful Home/Location

We had the best time at this home. Plenty of room for everyone to hangout together or have space for some quiet time if needed. We played golf, connect 4, corn hole and just relaxed by the fire. A short walk to the beach or even a couple of great restaurants. The home has everything you'll need for a great vacation. The kitchen is well equipped, all you need is the food to cook. One of my favorite things was the showers had full size bottles of soap, shampoo and conditioner. I'm sure that your stay here will give you ever lasting memories of a great vacation. 🙂
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam F., Clearwater

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

Family birthday

Awesome house! Great location! Well thought out set up of all of the rooms and kitchen was stocked better than any other rental I've been in! Great thoughtful touches like a personalized welcome sign; free shell collection containers; coffee bar complete with beans to grind and a full selection of k-cups, along with coffee syrups; access and usage of a beach wagon, beach chairs, sun tent, beach toys, kayaks, etc; full bag of charcoal to use; tons of kid equipment and toys, etc. Jess and her family really make you feel welcome! Would highly recommend and will definitely stay here again when the time permits! You can easily walk to the beach or the river and it's a very short drive to Publix and downtown St Augustine! The bedding, towels and decor were top notch!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hope C.

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

Beautiful Inside & Out

My family went to St.. Augustine for a pre Thanksgiving weekend.. and let me just say that The house was AMAZING!! It's located in a quiet neighborhood and had ALL of the amenities you could ask for and ones you wish other places had,, but don't. They had little things that added a nice touch, like a welcome Colbert family sign, snacks,, games, seasonings, and little plastic containers to put seas shells and shark teeth you may find on the beach to take home with you, to just name a few. The house is about 10 mins max to popular St. Augustine sites. Jessica was so easy to get ahold of and very friendly and super accommodating. I highly recommend this house and will definitely be going back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel N S.

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

Fabulous

1. First of all, Jessica is a very attentive, responsive, and thoughtful host. Absolutely 5 star. 2. The property is immaculate and gorgeous. Very well appointed with everything needed in terms of kitchen stuff, utensils, towels, games and accessories. 3. Sleeping areas outstanding. 4. Beach about 2-3 blocks away. Easy walk even for kids. We used the golf cart to shuttle. Plenty of beach accessories and beach towels provided. 5. We also used the Serenata Beach Club which has a heated pool, kid pool (not heated), plus separate adult pool and hot tub. This also is a fabulous facility. 6, We easily parked 3 larger vehicles at the property with room for more. 7, Washer and dryer perfect. 8. St Augustine area very historic and fun to explore. Downtown has neat architecture. Pretty commercialized but fun. I do not recommend the Pirate Museum for kids: ours got pretty scared. The Fort is cool, as is the Shrine. 9. Our favorite restaurant was Aunt Kates on the river. 10. Neighborhood and neighbors very friendly. 11. Overall, highly recommended property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Terrific House For Multiple Family Units

Our Winter Recess group consisted of 13 humans, spread across four family units and three generations: one set of grandparents (who took the 1st floor master suite); three of their children and respective spouses ( who took the three 2d floor rooms without bunk beds); and five grandchildren (ages 3 months through 6 years), the oldest four of whom slept in their own beds in the bunk bed room, with the an infant sleeping in a porta-crib with her parents. The two wings of the second floor (separated by a room with a humongous TV and a video game machine, which we used as a den) provided ample privacy and bathrooms. Though we were there for nine nights, we ate dinner out only once, taking advantage of a huge and well-appointed kitchen that included, among other things, such relatively rare (in a VRBO rental) items as a double-oven; a food processor; and cookie cutters and muffin tins, all of which we used. The coffee bar is a real thing, as advertised. And the house was extraordinarily well-stocked with items for the kidos: age appropriate books and games; a play kitchen with scores of pots, pans, dishes, and make-believe food. Also, as advertised, the house is walking distance to the ocean, the river (for kayaking, which we used the golf cart for transportation), and a nice restaurant (Caps) which was our sole dinner out with the entire family. Finally, we made plentiful use of the beach club, which has two very large pools (one heated), a child's wading pool, a hot tub, and a nice exercise room, and is very well laid out and pretty.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Beautiful luxury house near the best beach ever!

We are seasoned beach house renters (since 1999): this house was certainly the nicest and most luxurious in our history. We normally rent in Duck, NC on the outer Banks. Would this beach be better? It sure was. Warmer, softer, calmer-the family (22 of us-10 adults)loved the beach. During low tide, an inner baby-depth natural warm toddler pool would allow the little ones to have their own safe area to play in the water and sand. So watch for the tides. The rougher (fun for body surfing) waves come during the transition between high and low tides. The softer little one times were at low tide. Was this house better than any before? Absolutely; it's very nice, large, and well decorated. My wife and I had the master suite, which is very large and deluxe. All other rooms are so nicely decorated. Owner is very responsive and will do what is needed to make your stay a 5-star experience. We were the first users of a newly acquired 6-place golf cart, which greatly helped getting the little ones and stuff down to the beach. She was open to my contacting her at least a dozen times by phone and texts ( to get the cart up and running). We were truly blessed by her efforts. The bay/river area is closer to the house and we kayaked there as well as catch the sunsets. Sunrises were east- at the ocean. Some of the favorite attractions in the general area included: touring the castle at the end of 4th Street; the chocolate factory, west of downtown; St George Street downtown; all in all, it was a unique and special vacation for us at Casa DelSol. It's hard to thrill this family; most of us live at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, soaking in snow capped beauty every day. This house can do it! We hope to repeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jessica Broyles

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We are a family of 6 who love to travel and enjoy time together! We love the memories made in homes on vacation and thus have exclusively traveled using only hosts homes the last decade. We are excited to be hosts ourselves finally and create a luxury home a destination in of itself! When we are not vacation at Casa Del Sol in St. Augustine we are living the mountains of western North Carolina.

Why they chose this property

This property is unique in that it offers lots of space for family and friend gatherings, but still has great spaces to come together to "play" and connect. We LOVE that we can walk to the beach and the river. It's also nice to have an easy drive into downtown St. Augustine, while still being able to enjoy delicious restaurants within minutes of our home.

What makes this property unique

All the beach gear you'll need to enjoy a day in the surf and sand? Check! Fully stocked kitchen to cook to your hearts content? Check! Bikes? Check! Boardgames, puzzles, toys, large TV's, arcade games? Check! Being within 10 minutes of EVERYTHING that St. Augustine has to offer? CHECK!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests