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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

This family-friendly St. Augustine vacation 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 mi (3 km).

Family retreat in St. Augustine /Crescent beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brannon D.

May 25, 2025

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Girls Weekend Away

I booked this house for my wife and a few of her friends to have a weekend getaway. They said they had an amazing time and the house was perfect. It was very clean and had everything they needed. The owners met them there. They were so nice and accommodating.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Micah Z.

Mar 23, 2025

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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.

Aug 27, 2024

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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

Verified traveler

Jul 15, 2019

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Fantastic house and location close to the beach! Excellent for a family vacation. There was plenty of beach supplies, even bicycles! We enjoyed every moment of it.

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Mar 21, 2023

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Amazing

It was everything we had hoped for and more.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Henry S.

Apr 7, 2019

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.

Apr 11, 2019

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

Chris G.

Mar 31, 2023

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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.

Nov 3, 2022

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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.

Jul 16, 2022

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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.

Feb 17, 2024

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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

Jan 15, 2020

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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.

Apr 21, 2025

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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

Jennifer B.

Apr 1, 2025

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great two stay

Excellent host and place - wonderful stay! thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayanne S.

Jun 5, 2023

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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

johanne l.

Mar 10, 2023

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Great place

Lovely cottage. Plenty of room for my family! Very confortable.

Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Jun 6, 2022

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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.

May 1, 2022

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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.

Apr 11, 2022

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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.

Mar 20, 2022

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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.

Mar 19, 2022

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Great place

We would book again. The location is perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M., Scottsdale, AZ

Mar 2, 2022

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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.

Dec 31, 2021

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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

Dec 22, 2021

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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.

Oct 16, 2021

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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

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