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🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖🏖. WELCOME TO OUR 1930’S
BEACH COTTAGE❣️

WELCOME TO THE ENCHANTED ARTIST BEACH COTTAGE⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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St. Augustine, FL

Vilano Beach
‪4 min walk‬
St. George Street
‪6 min drive‬
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
‪7 min drive‬
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2 Guest room

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

-THE ARTIST COTTAGE

ENTIRE ENCHANTING ARTIST BEACH COTTAGE, 100 FT. TO THE SEA, FENCED & PRIVATE

We fell in love with this enchanting cottage because of its vintage quality and location, 100 ft. to the sea.. It is a sweet old cottage that we have totally renovated. (Hey!!! We’ve added a duckless air system!!! No more window units!!! Nice and cold and quiet!!!)

You walk out the door and within steps you are at the sea.

Old St. Augustine is about 10 minutes away. Great nightlife and lots of fun shopping, dining and historical sightseeing!

This is an old fashioned 1930's beach cottage with lots of privacy and it is totally fenced in. We've hired a talented gardener/ designer who uses Florida native beach flowers and grasses to create a casual shore setting.

Come and relax at our 1930’s totally renovated cottage by the sea. We've decorated it with charming vintage finds. Including chandeliers that light up the patio area at night creating a magical setting for romance and family fun.
We love sitting on the deck at night feeling the breezes off the ocean.
Immerse yourself in the world of Old Florida, the way it used to be. Grab your coffee and watch the miracle of a sunrise as the dolphins play and the pelicans fly overhead. Sometimes you will see a couple of the locals fishing and it's fun to check if they "got lucky" yet. It's so peaceful walking along our quiet beach to the inlet where you can see the old St Augustine lighthouse on the other shore and other historical sites.

Many activities are available at the beach...parasailing, fishing, kayaking, boating. Why not sail on the pirate ship “Black Raven' If you sail on Wednesday it docks at Aunt Kate’s restaurant for a delicious seafood dinner. We also love walking to our local restaurants for lunch or dinner. You can walk to our beautiful pier which you can fish from too.

Feel like visiting the 16th century? A short ride over the bridge and you are in ancient St. Augustine. The oldest settlement and fort in the USA.

Explore the historical sites and enjoy the family owned restaurants. Take a tour. Either a trolley or a romantic horse and carriage ride.

Many art galleries and events. We have brochures at the cottage.

Fall asleep to the sound of the surf and the swaying palm trees in our hammock on the deck. Yes you can see the ocean from our deck.

We are located between the Intercoastal and the sea!

Enjoy!
Carolyn and Jim Covert

Property manager

Carolyn Covert

Premier Host

Languages

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

St. Augustine

Located in Vilano Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Vilano Beach and Anastasia State Park. World Golf Village and Potter's Wax Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

Vilano Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
St. George Street - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Flagler College - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

‪Beaches at Vilano - ‬10 min walk
‪The Conch House Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Drakes Bistro - ‬5 min drive
‪Castillo Craft Bar + Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
‪Kingfish Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Surprise!! open Jan2024 please book your escape to a tropical magical hideaway! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Surprise!! open Jan2024 please book your escape to a tropical magical hideaway! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Surprise!! open Jan2024 please book your escape to a tropical magical hideaway! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Surprise!! open Jan2024 please book your escape to a tropical magical hideaway! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Vilano Beach cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Vilano Beach, Vilano Point Beach and Tolomato River. Saint Augustine Yacht Club Marina and Vilano Beach Pavilion are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

2.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

5.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

13 April 2025

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

Relaxing and cozy

Cute

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

8 April 2025

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

Wonderful location & stay

Excellent location, eclectic surroundings. Very quiet area. Close to restaurants and downtown St. Augustine.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

25 March 2025

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

Eclectic

Such an amazing and cozy cottage - my absolute favorite spot was the reading nook! I loved the eclectic-ness of the cottage. Great location, both to the beach (literally a minute or less walk) and the Publix shopping area (short 1 blockish walk). I would definitely book again ! Great memories made with my college daughters for their spring break !

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linde W.

24 March 2025

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

Artist Cottage

Very relaxed setting. Perfect place far an artist, or someone that appreciates art. Loved our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

23 February 2025

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

Another year at the Artist Cottage

The cottage is well furnished with an eclectic taste. Everything worked well . The yard and deck have comfortable chairs for relaxing outdoors. The owners have kept the cottage up well.

Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Jill C.

21 January 2025

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

Sisters getaway

Very interesting and colorful. We enjoyed discovering new things everyday

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

10 January 2025

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

Cozy and calm cottage by the sea

Simple and unpretentious, The Artist Cottage is delightful in every way. We especially loved the close access to the beach and that it is pet friendly.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kwok N.

6 January 2025

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

Best of Both Worlds

Great stay for my family's trip to St. Augustine - the cottage was just as described, and actually more spacious than expected. The location was perfect - quiet and right by the beach, away from the chaos of old town, but still just 5-10 min away from that area. All in all, highly recommended for any family planning to visit the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

1 January 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carl D.

28 December 2024

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

Artists Cottage

This was our twelfth visit to the Cottage, and we love it! We always come in mid-December for a week, which is a good time to be there (pleasant weather and not too many tourists). The cottage itself is very comfortable and homey. It has a large, open living space with a kitchen area off to the side, and two bedrooms. The kitchen is well-stocked, which we appreciate since we do all our own cooking. And it's very private, with a 6-foot fence surrounding the property.The location couldn't be better; it's literally a two-minute walk to the beach, and a five-minute walk to a well-stocked supermarket. The owners are very easy to get along with, though to be honest, in all the times we've been there, we've never had any issues with the Cottage that required their attention.I don't know what it's like at other times of the year, but it's a wonderful place to spend some time in early December. We have already booked out stay for next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rylie B.

30 October 2024

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

We LOVE this cottage!

This was our third stay in this beach cottage. We just adore it. It’s cute, quaint, and we love beachcomber way. It’s steps to the beach and we watched the sunrise every morning. We brought our kids this time, and it was a magical experience for them. I can’t say enough good things about the cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

20 October 2024

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

Home away from home

We love the cottage by the sea. It is so peaceful and homey to me. My kids love and my pup. We will be back soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 October 2024

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

A COMFY RETREAT!

We had a really lovely time here and enjoyed this home immensely. The best features of this cottage are the lovely and gracious owners, the location to the beach, the fenced-in yard and its privacy, the well-equipped kitchen and the hot outdoor shower, The kitchen offered excellent cutlery and handy kitchen gadgets to cook a nice meal. We were spoiled by the thick, luxurious bath towels and very comfy couch! This is a well loved family cottage and it evoked a feeling of being "home", unlike some places which can feel cold and impersonal. We will be back for sure! A new favorite!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glen and Jill S.

27 September 2024

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

Nice little place minutes from beach

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

larry m.

4 September 2024

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

Steps from the water

Totally relaxing and sooo cool!

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

18 August 2024

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Amazing place!

We loved our stay at the cottage! The house was perfect, cute and stocked with everything you need. It’s super close to the beach, Publix, and downtown. Carolyn was a wonderful host! She was responsive and made sure we were comfortable our whole stay. We will definitely be staying here on our next trip to St. Augustine!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

14 July 2024

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

So relaxing and steps from the beach!

We absolutely loved staying here! We really enjoyed all the outdoor areas. The fenced in yard was an added bonus traveling with our pup! The house was very clean and the quirky vintage decorations were fun! The reading nook was so nice. We will be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie J.

27 May 2024

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

Close to the beach

Very convenient steps away from pristine beach. The cottage is near Publix and has all you need to cook or barbecue. We enjoy the roof top with some water view and cool breezes. Plenty of room for our dog to enjoy fully fenced. We go back every year.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

22 May 2024

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

Cool little cottage

Just as the description. This cottage is larger than it looks from the outside, with plenty of room for 4. It's decorated in a kitschy, fun way with a plethora of interesting items. Very complete with absolutely everything you might need to have a great time at the beach. The property is very private and has plenty of spaces to enjoy the outdoors including a screened in porch. Very close to the beach with a short walk up the block to the path. The only issue we had was the noise from A1A, which is a small price to pay to be that close to the beach and certainly not under the control of the hosts, just be aware you will hear some traffic. The AC was great and even needed to be turned up a little or it made you too cold.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connnie T.

22 April 2024

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

Artist Cottage Gem

We have stayed here twice. Great place for a dog who loves the beach as it’s only steps away. Outdoor shower makes it possible for furry friends to get clean. Totally private fenced in patio that surrounds the cottage on 3 sides making it safe to let your dog out. It’s definitely a “beachy” place and comfortable for humans as well!

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

17 March 2024

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

Perfect girls getaway!

We will be returning! Perfect location, perfect setup!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ann S.

16 March 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Artist Cottage

Overall, a good visit. The kitchen was especially cluttered for my taste. It was hard to locate most things and not much work space because of the counter clutter. Beds were just OK. Loved the location for access to downtown. Lots to do in St. Augustine!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynn b.

5 March 2024

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

Cute arty cottage just like I would love to have.

Quaint cottage, roomier than expected. Well thought out details for travelers needs. The location is excellent and is handy to the historical areas. Might be nice to have some regular TV stations for people staying longer. We would definitely stay again. Thanks for sharing your cottage. Lovely!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S., Dayton, ohio

1 March 2024

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

Snowbirding

Wonderful!

Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

15 February 2024

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

Artist Cottage vacation 2024

We enjoyed our stay at the Artist Cottage very much. Such a unique place on a location on a quiet street within walking distance of the ocean Yet it was not far from the sights of St Augustine. We have booked for next year

Stayed 16 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn Covert

Why they chose this property

This cottage was built in the 1930's. I had always dreamed of having a quaint cottage by the sea where we could grab our coffees and walk to the beach to watch the sunrise.

The charming quaint cottages and the quietness of the area are so relaxing. There is a beautiful nature walk across the street.
Having the ancient city of St Augustine so close by makes the location perfect. Interesting restaurants and beautiful architecture just make it a dream location. St. Augustine is a very magical city. Take a horse and carriage ride!

We love and use the cottage whenever we can.

I like to think of our guests as friends who are visiting our cottage.

What makes this property unique

In addition to being less than 10 minutes from the ancient city, you can walk to at least 3 good restaurants and our local supermarket, Publix.

Languages:

English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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Master Bedroom

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Bathroom 1

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