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The Cracker House
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The Cracker House!
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • St. Augustine Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • St. Johns County Ocean Pier
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Anastasia State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bed Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

CHARMING 2/2 COTTAGE JUST A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH/PET FRIENDLY/ WIFI

Quaint and comfortable: 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom cottage available for rent for your vacation or get-away. Over 1100 sq. ft. of living area. Master bedroom has a queen size bed and a small flat screen tv. Guest bedroom has 2 twin beds. Each bedroom as it's own bath. Covered front porch, with a swing and porch furniture. As well as a private, screened in back porch that has a small dining table and chairs for your enjoyment. The kitchen is fully equipped with cookware, a coffee maker, dishes and flatware. All linens are provided as well as several beach towels.
The Cracker House is not your typical Florida beach house, a friend of ours from North Carolina, has said that it's a 'Mountain Home at the Beach". While the Cracker House is certainly not upscale, we think you will find it clean, comfortable, charming and in a very quite neighborhood, with friendly neighbors.
There are 2 grocery stores, just a short drive south on AIA, as well as numerous restaurants within walking distance from our cottage, to enjoy, if you don't feel like cooking.

PLEASE NOTE … STARTING IN 2023…PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR PHOTO ID AFTER YOUR BOOKING HAS BEEN CONFIRMED/ACCEPTED. YOU CAN EITHER EMAIL OR TEXT IT TO ME, BUT I MUST RECEIVE IT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF ACCEPTANCE OF YOUR BOOKING.
THANK YOU,
PAT PARISH

Property manager

Pat Parish
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
The house is not child proof.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 dog under 80 lbs with payment of a pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking or vaping in the house!
We ask that you not move/change the furniture around, please.
Please place all trash in the trash receptacle outside and move to the curb prior to your departure.
The only people allowed on the property at any time are the guests on the reservation. No parties or gatherings of any size are permitted.

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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Augustine

Located in St. Augustine, this cottage is near theme parks and near the beach. 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. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
Map
St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Augustine Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Johns County Ocean Pier - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Anastasia State Park - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Salt Life Food Shack - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Grille - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Beachcomber Restaurant - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is CHARMING 2/2 COTTAGE JUST A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH/PET FRIENDLY/ WIFI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at CHARMING 2/2 COTTAGE JUST A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH/PET FRIENDLY/ WIFI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CHARMING 2/2 COTTAGE JUST A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH/PET FRIENDLY/ WIFI?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CHARMING 2/2 COTTAGE JUST A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH/PET FRIENDLY/ WIFI located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of St. Augustine Beach and St. Johns County Ocean Pier. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and Matanzas River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 190 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pepin P.

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

Great house and great location

The house was beautiful inside and out. The landscaping around the house is incredible with many flowers and beautiful plants and trees. It is a small oasis. When we were at the house we spent most of our time on the back porch, deck or on the front porch. Lots of songbirds in the trees in the moring.The house is on a dead end street away from the busy main street which keeps the area area quiet. At the same time it is still a short walk to the beach and restaraunts and is a short drive or bike ride to the nearby state park.Historic Saint Augustine is also a short drive away. We hope to make it back to the area and woud rent this house again if it is availbale.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Cottage Review

Very pleased with the property. Tastefully decorated living room and porch. Spacious, nice to have two bathrooms.Kitchen drawers could use replacing. Houses are close together so the neighbors can be heard if they are outside. Also, Next Door did landscaping half the time we were there, using heavy equipment like a backhoe leaf, blowers, etc.. I guess there’s nothing that the owner can do about that. Love the fact that it was so close to the beach. We were able to drive a car straight across A1A, park and walk to the beach just a few more feet. We would rent this house again. Very reasonable rate.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy F.

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

Cozy home in perfect location

Really enjoyed the our two weeks stay. The cottage is well equipped and also dog friendly. The host was super responsive and effectively took care of a Comcast Internet issue right away. The short walk to a fabulous beach and great restaurants with dog-friendly outdoor spaces were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry & Jane D.

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

Home away from home.

Felt very comfortable in this home and neighborhood. Short walk to the beach and many restaurants and bars.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

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

Perfect location

We loved this cottage. It had everything we needed and was very clean. You will feel like you are staying in your own home. Location is absolutely perfect. The beach is at the end of the street. Multiple bars and restaurants within walking distance. We will be back! Pat was awesome to deal with. arauing in tour own home here
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Relaxing time!

Quaint cottage, just right for our stay. We appreciated that it was not the overdone "fish and shells" theme. Mostly quiet street, winter a great time to visit. We enjoyed the lush plantings and the fact we don't have to bring linens.Since there is a full size washer and dryer, we brought packed lightly! Thank you Pat for sharing your cottage!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

william m.

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

Host was great. Had a nice stay.

Great restaurants near my, close to downtown, and short walk to beach. Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Place for Pet Friendly Family

This is a perfect property for a pet friendly family and highly recommend to anyone, even without pets. The house was very clean and had all the amenities for our family's 9 day stay. It sits on a quiet block just across the Blvd and the beach, so also a great place for beach goers. The host, Pat, was very accommodating and even reached out during our stay for any additional needs. The price is more than fair for what you get and it's location. We visit SAB often and look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Awesome Comfortable Cottage

The property was just as described. Cute quiet street close to the beach and restaurants. Our Host was in the horrible area of the mountains with all the flooding no power or anything and she still checked on us to make sure we were in and that everything was good. Wonderful Host and excellent property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelika S.

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

Loved it!!

This was our third time at this location, as previous we had a wonderful time, despite the not so great weather this time. If all goes well this coming year, we might do it again! Wonderful house, great neighborhood and great location to the beach. Thank you very much, hope to do it again next year
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlando L.

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

Our getaway house

We love coming to this house, we very much enjoy the tranquility that we have also, just a few minutes in walking distance to the beach. Restaurants, ice cream shops and markets are super closer to the house, and you can walk to all of them. This cottage is our home away from our home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bud M.

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

Awesome surf get away!

Brought my surfboard and the beach was super close! Great places in the neighborhood for shopping and food! Good neighborhood for cruising on a skateboard or bike! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

averill p.

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

A comfortable and serene atmosphere

The cottage is cozy and welcoming, has all that you need to enjoy the stay. Thank you, Averill
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina F.

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

Vacation 2024

We come every year to Saint Augustine Beach. We try to rent out a home since it’s cheaper in the long run. The home was just right! Just a walk away from the beach.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Amazing Stay

There are not enough positive things I can say - everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erica G.

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

Felt like home

My husband and I were fairly comfortable in this rental and it was quite clean, well cared for, and had everything we needed. I loved the screened in porch off the back. The only draw back of it was the noise from the neighbors with their rather loud vehicles and the home remodel noise from the house next door which shook the house. The other noise was from the central air which you could hear in the master bedroom kick on and off. The location is great as it was just down from the beach. Overall for cleanliness, owner communication, location, and general comfort I would recommend.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

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

Our Favorite Destination

Just came back from our second trip to St. Augustine Beach and second stay at this property and both times we have been so sad to leave because it is our favorite beach, favorite place to stay, and holds so many special memories. Pat is easy and excellent to work with. The location is so affordable and still an easy walk/bike ride to the beach. The house is clean and has had everything we’ve needed. Most importantly it is pet friendly and has allowed us to bring our dogs (one in 2018 and a different one in 2024) to enjoy the sea and sand. I want to tell everyone how great it is and to book now, but I also selfishly want it to stay available because I feel like St Augustine and this property is a place we will probably return to again one day!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine T.

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

Cracker House

Overall very clean and nice. Close walk to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Cute

Interior of home was very cute. Outside was quite overgrown. My pup became “jungle dog” just to use the yard, but we made it work.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

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

Excellent anniversary weekend!

Excellent location! Walk to beach (public area with bathrooms and shower) restaurants, shopping. Excellent restaurant choices - breakfast buffet, burgers, pasta, pizza, steak, seafood, bars, ice cream… This house was everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jo l.

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

It was a great vacation

The property was very clean and comfortable and close to beach access. It was also close to the restaurants we enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana C.

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

The perfect getaway

Such a charming cottage! The neighborhood is very quiet even though it is only two blocks from the busy thoroughfare. Pat, the property host, was very pleasant. We highly recommend the Cracker Cottage!
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Carri R.

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

Quiet little place

Enjoyed our stay very much. Wasn’t there much as we were out visiting our family that live local for the Christmas gatherings. One suggestion is to get smart TVs or fire sticks. All else was good. Had everything we needed to prep our dishes. Deffin recommend the area and the host. Thank you for allowing us to use your home during the holidays.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Susan A.

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

December Long Stay

We have just returned home from our 23 night stay at the Cracker House. It has a great location close to the beach, restaurants, groceries and attractions. The house itself is a time capsule from the 60s which gives it a funky vibe but means some modern comforts are lacking. Our long stay would have been improved with the addition of brighter lighting especially for reading, some firm, well constructed seating, a smart TV and a hotel quality mattress. Loved St Augustine in December and will recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 23 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Elizabeth E., Georgetown SC

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

Great location and amply stocked

Great, quiet location at the end of a no-outlet street 3 blocks from the beach. Easy to drive 2 blocks across A1A, park in a public lot, and then to carry beach things 1 more block and onto the beach. The house is amply stocked with all kitchen utensils and glasses/dishes, coffee maker with coffee, hygiene and detergent products. Very cozy and wonderfully decorated. We enjoyed our week here!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pat Parish

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My husband Bill, and I bought the beach house in 2004, after visiting the area for over 30 years, we lucked across this little jewel...... We currently live in the mountains of Western North Carolina and hope to one day retire to St. Augustine Beach!! Life's a beach!!!

Why they chose this property

We visited the area for over 30 years prior to buying the cottage......Great beaches, antiques stores, good bike and walking trails, good music in the Summer at the pier and wonderful restaurants. We love riding our bikes into the historic district and looking at all the old houses. Which takes about 30 minutes by bike or 10 minutes by car.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with our home because of the way it sits back in the trees and is really pretty private. It's the 3rd house from the end, on a dead end street. We love to sit on the swing on the front porch!

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