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BeachsideCottge,easywalk2BestBeach,3bdrm2bth,UpperDeck,FreeWiFi,PetsWlcmFncdYrd

Family-friendly vacation home with a water park and a fitness center

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Beach nearby
Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Escape to the beach at The Mermaid Cottage, a cozy 3-bedroom beachside home in a quiet St. Augustine neighborhood with private deeded access to one of the East Coast's best beaches. Work remotely from several desk areas or relax on the covered porch overlooking the ocean, while enjoying super-fast WiFi and modern comforts.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

BeachsideCottge,easywalk2BestBeach,3bdrm2bth,UpperDeck,FreeWiFi,PetsWlcmFncdYrd


Escape to the beach for the best vacation ever. 3 bdrm 2 bath private beach-side home is reminiscent of the rich history of the St Augustine and East Coast beach homes. It has been deeply remodeled for comfort and the most modern conveniences to help create a special vacation experience. And it is all on one level (one bedroom has four steps).
The Mermaid Cottage is located in a quiet, highly regarded and admired beach neighborhood with a laid-back atmosphere that allows you and your family to spend lots of time enjoying this nature filled beach location. Established in an eclectic mix of old Florida cottages and contemporary homes, it is just one block from one of the several deeded beach access walk-on boardwalks leading to one of the best beaches on the East Coast. It is on a full lot that runs from one street to another providing additional privacy, free parking and access. We are pet friendly and children love this cottage. (Remind them to count the mermaids and enter their count in the guest book.) There is a one time pet fee. Just include pets when telling us how many family members or friends.
There are several desk areas in this home to work or learn remotely. The WiFi is super fast fiber optic and extremely reliable and secure.
Relax listening to the ocean on the covered porch overlooking the completely fenced front yard or enjoy the backyard deck for grilling, entertaining, relaxing and sunning. In addition, there is an upper deck that is perfect for sunning, entertaining and enjoying the ocean breezes and views. You are an easy 3-minute stroll to the beach and less than a mile from the intra-coastal waterway and Windswept Beach Park with children’s playground and fitness track. You are 7 miles from historic downtown St. Augustine on A1A, 2 miles from the AMP and Marineland is just 10 miles south on A1A.
The open Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen floor plan allows The Mermaid Cottage to live big and easily all on one floor. The Living Room has a 46” HD satellite TV, two sofas (one is a queen size bed sofa). There is also a fully stocked desk area complete with printer. (Located by the slider door so you can listen to the ocean while you work.) All bedrooms have extremely comfortable beds. The MB has a king size bed and a 40” HD TV. The second bedroom has two twin beds with a kit to easily convert them to a king size bed. The third bedroom (which is actually a 2nd Master Bdrm) has a king bed, sitting area with love seat, HD TV and another desk area (perfect for conference calls or quieter work or school). The two master bedrooms are located on different ends of the house making it a great house for two couples or older children. All bedrooms have blackout drapes to help ensure a great nights sleep. Our home is fully equipped, very comfortable and very well decorated with lots of original art. A large, newly remodeled and fully equipped kitchen allows you to easily prepare meals at home when you choose.
We’ve provided lots of little extras to make your vacation memorable and the most fun.
We are very “hands on” with our property and make The Mermaid Cottage our home during the winter. The Pearl Cottage next door is often available to rent at the same time for larger family/friend gatherings at the beach. It provides another opportunity to vacation with friends and family and still have privacy. The two backyards can open to one another when rented together. The pearl listing number on VRBO is #726115. Please read our reviews. We work hard to maintain our homes and make sure that our guests have an enjoyable experience.
You will love the Mermaid Cottage and the beach and the neighborhood, feeling right at home immediately (we hear this over and over from our guests). Whether you are here to Work, Stay or Play, we want you to relax and enjoy our home and your St. Augustine vacation experience, create memories and return year after year.

Discounts are applied to weekly and monthly quotes.





Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

This is a quiet neighborhood and parties are strictly prohibited.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
FL, St Augustine

What's nearby

  • Butler Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Butler Beach State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • St. George Street - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 14 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Parlor Donuts - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪World Famous Oasis Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Back 40 A1A - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BeachsideCottge,easywalk2BestBeach,3bdrm2bth,UpperDeck,FreeWiFi,PetsWlcmFncdYrd pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at BeachsideCottge,easywalk2BestBeach,3bdrm2bth,UpperDeck,FreeWiFi,PetsWlcmFncdYrd?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BeachsideCottge,easywalk2BestBeach,3bdrm2bth,UpperDeck,FreeWiFi,PetsWlcmFncdYrd?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BeachsideCottge,easywalk2BestBeach,3bdrm2bth,UpperDeck,FreeWiFi,PetsWlcmFncdYrd located?

This family-friendly St. Augustine vacation home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Butler Beach, Butler Beach State Park, and Matanzas River. St. Augustine Beach is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) away.

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Reviews

BeachsideCottge,easywalk2BestBeach,3bdrm2bth,UpperDeck,FreeWiFi,PetsWlcmFncdYrd Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 174 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 174 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 174 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 174 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 174 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

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

Beach house

We love the area and how peaceful it is!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

corrine e.

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

Family quick getaway

Property was perfect and the location was amazing since we arw a surf family.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill G.

Wedding/Vacation

It was a great property and a great location! Very quite as well!
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matthias R.

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

Relaxing time

The house is very nice and functional and we enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grace S.

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

Nice place

House had everything we needed, and the back bedroom helps elders separate from the loud children at bed time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie H.

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

Mermaid house

House was very clean. Neighborhood was nice and quiet. Very close to the beach. We loved the decor of the house. Mattresses were comfortable. We will definitely be returning. Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Great house in a nice area

Clean, neat, and well-equipped house. Easy access to the beach on foot or bike. Close to plenty of pet-friendly restaurants. We will choose this property again. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K.

Great Beach House

This beach house was amazing! I couldn’t have picked out a better location for my renewal ceremony! From the time we walked into the house, it felt like our 2 home. From the layout of the house, to the decorations and the outside area, this house was perfect! Thanks for everything!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Luis A.

Great home and great location!

The house sits a block away from the beach walking path. The whole place is kept up nicely and the owner was very nice and accommodating when we needed to stop by earlier then normal check-in. The home was very inviting and relaxing and the deck on the roof made for an excellent way to view the sunset/sunrise. Everyone agreed that we would need to come back there again soon! It was all amazing and really made the family weekend very special. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

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

Best Location

The house was well stocked and the layout was perfect for our family. Plenty of towels and extra pillows/blankets. The beach was a very short walk away. We walked to the beach in the morning and at night with our 4 and 5 year old. The beach is not crowded at all. There was a tide pool that the kids loved. My in-laws and our nephew came on our second day there and they loved it as well. We are talking renting both houses next year. It's honestly our favorite place we have stayed in as a family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful and comfortable cottage, easy walk to beach

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Mermaid Cottage. We loved the decorations and colors used. It was perfect for a great beach getaway! We loved the easy walk to the beach and the short drive to all the attractions and restaurants that St. Augustine has to offer. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and deck when we had the chance. I liked that the window coverings were nice enough that the room was dark when I was sleeping. The neighborhood is quite and the people that we met were friendly. The cottage is very comfortable and relaxing. The Reeves are wonderful and we appreciate them letting us stay at their beautiful cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kitsey F.

Wonderfully quiet week

Just returned from 8 days at the Mermaid Cottage and it was wonderful. Nice, quiet neighborhood, very convenient to everything one needs, such as Publix, restaurants, and fresh seafood market. The cottage is very comfortable and the beds are superb !!!! We just totally enjoyed sitting on the front porch and relaxing. We loved that we could also bring our dogs and the front yard and porch were perfect for them also. Deborah makes everything go smoothly. St. Augustine is just several miles up the highway and that is a very enjoyable day trip with great shopping possibilities. We would love to visit again and would highly recommend for all types of families.

10/10 Excellent

Missy L., Corryton, TN

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

A stay in paradise.

Pictures do not do this house justice, it is much bigger than expected. You would never know that it is pet friendly. We started our day having coffee on the back deck over looking the tropical garden and ended our day on the front porch listening to the ocean. All amenities for cooking meals were provided. There is even a French press available. We were fortunate enough to observe the SpaceX Falcon Heavy launch from the Kennedy Space Center from the roof top deck! Deborah was great to work with and answered all of my questions prior to and after booking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

Enjoyable and Relaxing

Gale and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely return. While we only live 45 miles away the atmosphere at the Cottage seemed more like a thousand, from the daily Gopher Tortoise trek across the front yard to the walk across the protected dunes to one of the most beautiful beaches in N. Florida, Butler Beach. The afternoon breeze on the front porch made for a great time in the hammock. This was our dog's first time at the ocean and after a little confusion with waves, she enjoyed herself. We also utilized Windswept park for a change of pace as the treed path was a perfect, cool, dog walking area. I have to echo the reviews of others in that the cottage was more than expected, superbly furnished and stocked with anything you might need. I want to thank Deborah and George for allowing us to share their beautiful home

4/10 Poor

steve a.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointing vacation

Disappointing vacation rental!!!! Found floors to be filthy throughout the cottage, the bottom of our feet were literally black day 1 from walking around inside the cottage, bathrooms not the cleanest, cob webs on walls near bed in master, 2 dead roaches found in the hallway near back bath, and lastly had we known our view off the front porch was going to be of the 2 dumps directly across the street we certainly wouldn’t have booked!!!! We have booked thru VRBO for decades and never have felt so disappointed in a rental!! We had waited nearly 2 years for this vacation and quite honestly it’s so upsetting for us to reflect back on.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ty O.

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

Perfect Location

I rented this house for my parents, my sister, and my brother and his two teens. I rented The Pearl next door for myself, my husband, my teens and their two friends. Everything was perfect! In fact, we never even needed to contact the owner for anything. This house fit everyone comfortably, and is in the perfect location - a quiet neighborhood with easy, quick access to the beach. I love that it’s not right in the hustle and bustle off of A1A near the pier (we’ve stayed in that area before and found the beach too crowded). This neighborhood is near a quieter part of the beach, but close enough to the busy part to make it easy to drive over their for the farmer’s market, Beachcomber, etc. The house itself is casual and comfortable. We spent a lot of time on the porch and looking at the plants in the gorgeous back yard. We appreciated the parking in the back and the front of the house. We kept the fence gate between the Mermaid and The Pearl open and just bopped back and forth between houses as necessary. If you have a bigger group, renting both houses was perfect- we could be together but also had our respective spaces if needed. All in all a fantastic vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at the Mermaid House. It was everything that was described in the description. Home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lin L.

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

Perfect beach cottage

Really well loved & maintained property Loved everything
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

quaint cottage

The Mermaid Cottage is very quaint and has an historic element. It is a very quiet neighborhood. It is well maintained and very comfortable. Convenient beach access. The back garden/patio is beautiful. Kitchen was well equipped and we had everything we needed for our stay. Comfortable beds. Host was very responsive to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful stay for our family!!

The host was amazing and responsive! Great location. Perfect house for our family and pets!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

March getaway

Good locationGreat front porchGREAT PATIOloved the deck
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Perfect vacation

Totally enjoyed our stay at Mermaid Cottage it was so homey and well kept. Can’t wait to go back!! Easy access to beach, stores and restaurants!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect fit

My family of five had a great stay at the Mermaid Cottage. Everyone had plenty of space, enjoyed the homey beach vibe, and loved the close beach access. Deborah is a very responsive host. We would not hesitate to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya O.

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

mini vacation

We had a wonderful time while visiting St. Augustine Beach. The Mermaid Cottage was very cozy and clean, the neighborhood was quiet, and the weather was perfect. We had no issues and would highly recommend to others looking for a place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Quaint, unique home for a short visit to the beach.

Although this seems like an odd lead in, they had all the light switches labeled. If you have ever been to an unlabeled house, you know the fun of trying to which switch is which. Kudos and thank you, to the hosts, for that. Mermaid Cottage challenges you to find the mermaids in the cottage. Plan to stay a week, to accomplish this, lol. The host(s) were wonderful and accomodating. And the listing tells you most everything you need to know about this home. Short walk to the beach, but note, the boardwalk to get there has stairs up and down. Only you know if that will be challenging for anyone in your party. You are close to St. Augustine city, nearby local eateries(too many to list). Head to the south and you will find unique places. You can swm with dolphins, at Marineland and enjoy the company of alligators at
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024