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Living area
Living area
Living area
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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St Augustine, FL
  • Vilano Beach
    ‪1 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 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Driftwood Cottage by the Sea


Great couples' getaway!

Recently constructed 1250 sq. ft. single story beautifully appointed cottage, just steps to the beach.

Miles of beaches to walk, run or just sit in place and enjoy. Grocery stores, restaurants and shops a 5-minute walk away. Or, a 5-minute drive into the heart of St. Augustine, a charming Old World town filled with historic sites, unique restaurants, museums and art galleries.

If you're a fitness buff this is a perfect place to park your car and walk or bike.

Our weather is usually great all year round, but should there be a little rain, wind or cold in the forecast it shouldn't spoil your visit. Adjust your attire accordingly.

St. Augustine is great regardless of the weather!





Cottage comes equipped with 3 flat screen TVs and cable service (over 200 channels), WiFi internet service, Blu-ray Player, and Apple TV. Outside back patio with grill, table and chairs.
Beach towels, beach chairs, boogie boards included.


Property manager

Scott Singleton
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

St. Augustine

Vilano Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine, is home to this cottage. Shoppers can check out St. George Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Vilano Beach and Anastasia State Park. World Golf Village and Potter's Wax Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with sailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
Map
St Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Vilano Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • St. George Street - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Flagler College - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaches at Vilano - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Conch House Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Drakes Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kingfish Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪180 Vilano Grill & Pizza - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Driftwood Cottage by the Sea pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Driftwood Cottage by the Sea?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Driftwood Cottage by the Sea?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Driftwood Cottage by the Sea located?

Located in Vilano Beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Vilano Beach, Vilano Beach Pavilion and Tolomato River. Vilano Point Beach and Matanzas River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

susan c.

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

Great spot

Loved proximity to beautiful, practically empty beach, great outdoor activities at Guana Park . Awesome sunsets and cocktails at Caps . Close to downtown st Augustine
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine M M.

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

3rd time stay

My husband and I have come here 3 years in a row. Love the very short walk to the beach. Easy communication with the owner. Feel safe in the area, and close to everything.Janine M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atina K.

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

Excellent

Communication with owner was great! The cottage was very tastefully decorated, super clean, and the kitchen was stocked with everything you could need. I definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie G.

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

Beautiful, very clean cottage!!

Best VRBO property I have ever stayed in. Look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janmari C.

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

Our now goto beach place on the Atlantic

We three wonderful days and nights in this awesome place. Beautifully decorated, more than comfortable, homey. Well stocked kitchen, everything we needed. Well located, near great restaurants, just to name a few: Beaches(right down the street) , Caps on the Water(6 ,minutes awyw), The Reef (minutes away) and St Augustine is just over the bridge! Scott is awesome, quick to answer our questions. We will definitely be going back. You can't lose staying here. WIN, WIN.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

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

Great Beach getaway

Beautiful cottage that feels spacious and very comfortable. Great location with easy drive to downtown area. Quick walk over the grassy sand dune to Vilano beach. Scott was great and we thoroughly enjoyed our three days there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Wonderful Stay!

The cottage inside is much more beautiful than the pictures. It was perfect in every way. It is right at the beach (which is beautiful)! Owner responded right away to our messages just before the trip. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

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

Driftwood vacation

It was a very nice place to stay at and we’re looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

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

Great location

Such a great location, just steps to the beach. It was a perfect getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy H.

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

Relaxing

Wonderful cottage clean and super close to the beach!😁
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

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

Great time

We enjoyed this lovely cottage, great location and great hosts. The beach was close by and not crowded- great for walks. Easy drive into St. Augustine and surrounding areas. Comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Perfect family beach location

Great location only a minute walk to the beach with no busy streets to cross. The cottage is clean and the location is awesome close to stores/restaurants and easy access to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynette F.

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

A slice of heaven.

Spacious, comfortable and lovely decor in a nautical/beach theme. Clean as a whistle. Close to a lovely beach which is about 100 yards away. Will be back for a longer stay. Thank you Scott!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amaury G.

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

Vacations August 15-19

My family spent 4 days in this cottage, we loved it, very cozy, clean and spacious, we thought it was smaller, very good location since it is just a few steps from the beach and a few minutes from the center of the old city, the owner was always attentive. I definitely recommend this place if you are thinking of traveling to Saint Augustine.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

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

What a GEM!

This spacious, comfortable, well-appointed cottage is just a walk through the dunes from a beautiful, less crowded beach! We definitely plan to stay her again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Will stay again

Lovely property- exactly as described and pictured. I wish there was a little more parking, but it wasn’t an issue. Easy access to the beach and many other activities made this a great home base for St Augustine. Wonderful and informative host as well! We will definitely use this place again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wil B.

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

Great Location

One of the best places we've stayed. Close to the beach in a quiet neighborhood and close to fuel & groceries.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

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

Very nice owner and very accommodating.

Nice and very close to beach, a one minute walk. Away from traffic of St Augustine but less than a ten minute drive to the many historical site’s downtown. If you love being at the beach side and the ocean, you will enjoy this location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Vilano beach getaway

Nice property. Parking was a challenge with the other two properties being rented and beach goers parking on the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry H.

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

Family Trip

This is a very nice little cottage, immaculate, nicely decorated, all the amenities you need. Great location, close to beach and shopping. We completely enjoyed our time here. The only drawback is the parking situation, 3 cottages on the property, (all were rented while we were there) but parking for really only 2 cars and street parking can be tricky since the street is a public beach access road.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawna D.

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

Perfect beach vacay!

The property is in the perfect location and we practically had the beach to ourselves. Scott was very quick to reply to all my messages and was a perfect host! Great vacation spot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

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

Perfect beach house in a great location!

We enjoyed everything about our stay. The house was so very comfortable and just a few yards to the beach. Grateful to have found this little gem and hope to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H., Elroy, WI

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

Snowbird Vacation

Location was perfect and the cottage was cozy, clean and beautiful. Loved it !
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Perfect place and location

Beautiful, spacious, comfortable, and great location. My wife enjoyed going to the beach at sunrise and photographing the sea birds. Convenient to dining and old town. Did great for us and our adult kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janine M M.

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

Perfect stay

The house was amazing and just steps to the beach. My favorite time was watching the sunrise on the beach. Any questions we had Peter was right there to help, definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

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