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Welcome to The True Blue House, a pet-friendly beach home located steps from the intracoastal water and within walking distance of North Beach Park. Enjoy an amazing outdoor space for lounging, complete with a BBQ grill and patio furniture perfect for reminiscing with friends while watching the sun set over the water.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Pet-Friendly Vilano Beach Coastal Retreat

  • 🌊 Welcome to The True Blue Cottage — Your Coastal Escape 🌊

    Experience coastal comfort at The True Blue Cottage, a newer, pet-friendly beach home just steps from the Intracoastal Waterway and Boating Club Dock. Perfectly positioned for boating, beach days, dining, and historic sightseeing, this inviting retreat offers the best of Vilano Beach living—only minutes from downtown St. Augustine.

    Launch your boat, stroll to waterfront dining, or take a short walk to the beach. Then come home to relax in your private outdoor oasis with sunset views over the Intracoastal.

    🏡 This charming beach home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests and is ideal for families, couples, and group getaways.

    Sleeping Arrangements

    Master bedroom: King bed

    Three additional bedrooms: Queen beds

    Living room: Queen sleeper sofa

    The bright, open living area is perfect for gathering, with 4 large HDTVs throughout the home. The fully stocked kitchen features a large island, dining for 8, plus 4 bar seats—ideal for meals, game nights, and morning coffee.

    🌿 Outdoor Living — Embrace the Coastal Lifestyle

    Amazing outdoor space for lounging & BBQ grilling

    Fully enclosed, pet-friendly yard

    Outdoor dining area

    Spacious patio with rocking chairs

    Sunset views over the Intracoastal

    Perfect for relaxing with friends and family after a day on the water or at the beach.

    📍 Prime Location Highlights

    Steps from the Intracoastal Waterway

    Steps from Boating Club Dock (launch your toys)

    Beach access: ¼ mile away (5-minute walk)

    3 blocks to Aunt Kate’s Restaurant

    Walking distance to North Beach Park & Lockett Bridge

    7-minute drive to Historic Downtown St. Augustine

    3 miles to Guana State Park

    🌟 Your Comfort, Our Priority

    Free high-speed Wi-Fi

    Fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher

    Keurig & regular coffee pot

    In-unit washer & dryer

    Beach towels provided

    Pack-and-Play

    🐾 Pet-Friendly

    Fully enclosed yard

    Pet-friendly (fees apply)

    🔐 Safety & House Rules:

    Exterior cameras only, smoke & CO alarms.

    Must be 25+ to book.

    No smoking, vaping, parties, or large gatherings.

    Quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM.

    $300 security deposit hold & signed renter agreement required.

    🚗 Parking & Extras

    Sleeps 10 (10 guests max at all times)

    Snowbird-friendly (call for a quote)

    🛺 Optional Golf Cart Rentals

    We’ve partnered with Finn Golf Carts for on-premises rentals. Cruise the neighborhood, nearby restaurants, parks, or beach access in a 4-or 6-seat cart.
    Email for availability & details.

    🌅 Book Your Stay at The True Blue Cottage! 🌅

    Whether you're boating on the Intracoastal, relaxing at the beach, or exploring historic St. Augustine, The True Blue Cottage offers the perfect coastal home base for unforgettable memories.

    Your dream getaway is ready and waiting.
    Every detail has been crafted with your comfort and enjoyment in mind.

    We look forward to hosting you at The True Blue Cottage! 💙✨

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests must sign Rental Agreement.
Security hold up to $500.
Minimum age of primary renter is 25 and must be present during the entire stay.

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 and a first aid kit
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

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Vilano Beach, a neighborhood in St. Augustine. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Ponce de León Hall are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Vilano Beach and St. Augustine Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Francis Field, or consider a night out at Castle Otttis. With jet skiing, motor boating, and surfing/body boarding nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our St. Augustine travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Vilano Beach, Florida lifeguard stand shortly before sunset.
    Vilano Beach
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. George Street
    St. George Street
    13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Tolomato River
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Usina Beach
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Castle Otttis
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    12 min drive
  • The Spot
    12 min drive
  • The Reef
    15 min walk
  • Beaches On Vilano
    6 min drive
  • Schooner's Seafood House
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly Vilano Beach Coastal Retreat 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 Pet-Friendly Vilano Beach Coastal Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Vilano Beach Coastal Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Vilano Beach Coastal Retreat located?

Located in Vilano Beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Tolomato River and Vilano Beach. Usina Beach and Castle Otttis are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Pet-Friendly Vilano Beach Coastal Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful neighborhood and beach access…loved the fenced yard for my dog
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we needed for our extended stay (5 weeks)! We loved the quiet, walkable and friendly neighborhood. Watching the beautiful sunsets from the yard was an added bonus. Tamara was very responsive with any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 40 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in a great location. Short walk from the beach and in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valenia S.

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

family vacation

plenty room nice short walk to beach enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Great Stay

Cute house in a nice neighborhood, within walking distance from the ocean. Loved the amenities such as beach gear and grill! Throughly loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey R.

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed our time at True Blue! Property was very clean and location was perfect for all we wanted to do. Tamara, the property manager was very responsive even before we ever arrived.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Excellent location

We had a great stay at this property. The best thing for us was definitely the location. Walking distance to the beach and a short drive to shops, restaurants and Downtown St. Augustine.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie L.

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

True Blue is a wonderful home away from home

This property is even prettier than the pictures portrayed It is so pretty, comfortable, well stocked, and the location is convenient to everything we were doing. We felt very safe there.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul Z.

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

2 weeks in Vilano Beach

Great House and location, nicely updated and clean. Short walk to the beach, sub is quiet. Fully fenced in yard which was great for us since we brought our pup. Short drive to st Augustine and restaurants. Wonderful!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marvin A.

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

3 day weekend getaway

Beautiful and cozy home. We all loved this home and the location. It was close to the beach and all of the shops downtown. We would definitely come back to this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charity P.

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

Awesome Beach Getaway

Our family and another family of close friends had an amazing long weekend at True Blue! We were very comfortable during our stay and enjoyed the fenced-in backyard for the kids. It was so easy going to and from the beach and only took a couple minutes!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia L.

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

Perfect Beach getaway

Loved True Blue. Checked all the boxes for our weekend getaway with our pup. Everything was easy and stress free.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

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

True Blue is a gem!

We loved our stay at True Blue. Everything was perfect and was even better in person than what the pictures reflected online. The location was great and we truly enjoyed our beach time and the surrounding area of St. Augustine.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindi W.

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

Wonderful getaway

My mom and I along with our tiny fur babies enjoyed the true blue indoors and out. The home had everything we needed to relax and spend time together
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Great week at Vilano Beach!

Awesome place, comfy beds, nice front porch with rockers. Great for wayching the neighborhood pass by with cocktails ( us, not them!) Lol Great location near restaurants. The Reef, Aunt Kate's, Caps and Kingfish just over the bridge in the Comanchee Harbour Inn area. Relaxing back yard...our dog loved keeping an eye on the squirrels. Definitely a place we would stay at again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny J.

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

Relaxing

Very impressed. Peaceful and quite. Great for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Great stay

Pros: Clean, great location (0.4 mile walk straight down street and across two lane highway to beach access, 2 mile drive to Publix supermarket and restaurants), 10 minute drive to tourist attractions; beach chairs and boogie board (board broken but usable); quiet neighborhood Cons: Blinds in one bedroom would not close, only bath soap was tiny bar in plastic (think Motel 6), only two kitchen trash bags, no games in house Overall: Excellent place to stay while in St. Augustine! Would recommend to family and friends without reservations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATTI H.

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

Great home, quite neighborhood

Stayed here to attend a wedding on Vilano Beach. Home was just as advertised and pet friendly. Quite neighborhood well stocked kitchen and beds were comfortable. Could use a little more seating in living room. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Great place for a beach vacation!

The house could not be better! Has everything you could want and is in an awesome location. We used the seranata beach club, and it was worth every penny! It is exactly 1.5 miles away and makes it impossible to not enjoy the day even if you were not a beach fan. Tamara,the manager of the property, was extremely helpful. We are very likely to come back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Devon Z.

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

Pre-Holidays Family Vacation

We loved everything about this home and stay. The location is incredible! Only a 5-10 minute walk to the beach, and about the same to a park for the kids. The house was incredibly clean. The contacts for the property were quick to respond to information requests and when they learned we had several young children staying offered to provide additional high chairs for them. We are already talking about coming back to the same home next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Family birthday get together

We planned a weekend vacation time celebrating all of August birthdays. We booked pirate ship and planned to walk the town . We went to the beach which none of us never been. We had a fantastic time.The house was in a good location ,clean had the supplies we needed .Nicely stocked kitchen with pots and cooking utensils.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb N.

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

True Blue Love

Our family and friends stayed at True Blue for five weeks and could not have been happier with the property. The ability to walk to the beach with our chair and a beach bag was such a plus. Sitting on the patio with the intercoastal waterway to view was such a bonus! We loved walking the neighborhoods in the evening. The city of Saint Augustine was a short drive. Just love this propeety and the location.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

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

Perfect Family Vacation Spot

Everything about this rental was perfect. It was very clean, and surprisingly spacious. The bedrooms were a perfect size and exactly as described. All 4 of our teen aged kids were comfortable in their rooms. The whole house is updated with nice finishes and decor. The fenced in yard was large with a nice patio complete with a grill, which was a great spot to watch the sunset from. The walk to the beach was under 5 minutes, and the walk to the river was less than 2 minutes. The house is located in a perfect spot in a quiet neighborhood, with access to multiple beaches and historic St Augustine just minutes away. Check in and out were very easy. We loved everything about this property and hope to stay here again in the future! Would recommend to anyone who wants a relaxing family vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candi S.

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

Great property and location

Very nice property with a fenced in yard in a quiet neighborhood. Easy walking distance to beach and inlet. The house is a open floor plan with a nice master bedroom with bath, 3 other nice sized bedrooms, another bath, well sticked kitchen and dining space. The house is nicely decorated. We enjoyed our time here and the owner was wonderful through all stages of our reservation and stay. Several local restaurants and amenities very close. We had planned to spend more time in St Augustine but the holiday traffic was too much for our liking. We had plenty to do right around Vilano and Anastasia to fill the week. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julee A.

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

First family vacation as grandparents :)

Such a beautiful home, fantastic location and cozy space to reconnect with our adult kids. Walking to the beach was one of the highlights of our stay. The specific location where we entered the beach felt like we had a private beach to ourselves. There were some glitches during our stay, the light in the livingroom didn't work, but there were lamps, the washer didn't work, but after calling the property manager, we were able to get it reset. There were issues with the microwave, but we learned this could have been from a power surge in the area. Tamara was quick to respond and offered to help. Overall, these issues did not dampen our stay, we loved it. Perfect amount of space, the neighborhood was really cute, highly recommend. If we are ever return to St. Augustine, we will definitely return to True Blue.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025