On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find St. Augustine Beach and St. Johns County Ocean Pier. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and Matanzas River are also within 2 miles (3 km).
St. Johns County Ocean Pier - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
Anastasia State Park - 5 min drive - 3.0 miles
Flagler College - 10 min drive - 5.2 miles
St. George Street - 11 min drive - 5.5 miles
Getting around
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Salt Life Food Shack - 12 min walk
Crabby's Beachside - 11 min walk
Beachcomber - 12 min walk
Anastasia Diner - 3 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
💲DIRECT OCEANFRONT Romantic Cottage💲 Best Beach - Walk to Restaurants - Downtown only 5 Miles
DIRECT OCEANFRONT COTTAGE - Explore this Romantic Oceanfront Cottage located just 5 miles from Historic Downtown St Augustine on the "Best Section" of beach. Loads of restaurants & activities within Walking Distance. No long catwalks. No Cars allowed on the Beach. Just waves & powder white sand steps from your door. Totally renovated in 2012 with Top-of-the-Line finishes. Choose from 4 Cottages ranging 1 to 5 Bedrooms for any size group. Cottage 4 is our most intimate sleeping 2 to 5. It looks like it came right out of Pottery Barn. Crisp White Linens. Bead board walls. Cool Marble Floors. I feel sure after one night, you will agree "It doesn't get any better than this".
2 PATIOS - First thing you will notice is the Outdoor Space and the murmur of the Surf. Sunbathe on the grassy Oceanfront lawn. Enjoy Happy Hour under the Trellis Oceanside Patio. Or Grill on the Private Fenced Courtyard in front. The Grill is both Gas (provide) or Charcoal so you have your choice and comes with a large Outdoor Dining Table.
Marble GREAT ROOM - The huge 8' Picture Windows is designed to bring the outside indoors. Cool Marble floors throughout. Soft Blues. White Bead board. You never forget you are at the Beach! For your entertainment, we added a Big Screen TV with Comcast and Streaming Video so you can share You Tube Videos or Netflix (if you have an account).
INDOOR & OUTDOOR DINING - There are both indoor and outdoor options. Inside is a unique "Cafeteria" table with swivel seats. Great for meals or games. My family loves games and Rummikub is our favorite. We play from 5 to 95 and find it one of the few games where you actually have to think. I hope it becomes a tradition in your family and that you will remember your stay at Seaside Cottages each time you play it.
GOURMET KITCHEN - White Shaker Kitchen & Stainless Appliances plus a new "Leather" finish Granite Countertops. I hope you love it as much as I do. The Kitchen is fully equipped with Pottery Barn dishes, glasses and all the pot, pans and utensils you'll need to create a gourmet meal. I hope you'll enjoy cooking so much you save enough money to stay another night!
OCEANFRONT MASTER - The Master Bedroom is accessed thru lovely Glass Spa Doors. With giant 8' window it has spectacular morning sunrises and 42" TV. There is a King Bed and private bath with Shower, Oval Mirrored Medicine cabinet and Waterfall Faucet.
EXTRA SLEEPING - If you need more room, the Leather Sofa in the Greatroom folds out into a comfortable Queen with a half bath next door. Plus the Daybed is a full Twin Mattress so we comfortably sleep 5.
OUTDOOR SHOWER There is a private Outdoor Shower with hot and cold water. Beach Chairs, Towels and Boogie Boards as well.
PARKING for 2 Cars
SHARED LAUNDRY Located behind Cottage 1 and Shared with Cottage 1
BEST BEACH Now that I have described the House, let me turn to the Beach and why I call it the "Best Beach". You need to do your research here. There is a tremendous difference in the beaches and only 18 streets of what most people agree is the Best. Be sure and find out “where” your beach house is located before you book. I believe this is the BEST for 5 reason:
1. The SAND. The sand is like powder, not coarse ground up shells like Vilano to the north. This is the white powder you are looking for. Great for drip castles!
2. The OCEAN is RIGHT AT YOUR DOOR STEP. There is no long raised boardwalk like further south along Atlantic View with a 5 minute walk across the dunes to navigate with the cooler & chairs before you ever get to the water. Here the ocean and the VIEW is steps from your door. Be careful. There are some “beachfront” homes that are so “far from the beach” because of the sand dunes that you can hardly “see” the ocean.
3. There are NO CARS. This is a major distinction. Everything south of A Street has Cars. Imagine trying to play paddle ball or throwing football with cars continually passing by & having to be on constant baby alert. Not while you are on vacation!
4. The beach is WIDE and level with GREAT WAVES. You have to be careful here too. Some beaches to the north on Vilano are narrow & steep, even with rocks, and the slope of the beach affects the waves. They break right at the shore line so close in you can't ride boogie boards. The locals consider this the BEST SURFING around. There is a Surf Shop, Pitt Surf, at A Street where you can rent boards and take lessons. You don't have to worry. This is not the West Coast. Waves are not too big and not too small. They are "just right". But you will have loads of fun with the boogie boards provide at The Seaside Cottages free of charge
5. Last but not least, the beach is within WALKING DISTANCE of loads of Restaurants & Shops. Many beaches both north and south are so isolated you have a long drive to get to anything. Not The Seaside Cottages. It is so nice to be able to walk over to a restaurant for breakfast or send the kids out an Ice cream cone. We have an amazing number of "wonderful" restaurants within walking distance. Our favorite Sunset Grill is a must. Even Live music at Cafe 11 & funky Jacks BBQ. At the Fishing Pier the Kids will love the Splash Park plus Beach Volleyball courts, there is a Farmers Market on Wednesday and Free Live Music Concerts every Wednesday night in the Summer. How wonderful is that? Publix and Starbucks are only 1.5 mile away. There is a park half mile north on Pope with Tennis or a YMCA for swimming or workout w/Daily or Weekly memberships if you are not a member at home. Just south is Miniature Golf which kids will love. And Royal St Augustine Golf for the Adults close by on 16. (World Golf and TPC/Sawgrass are about 30 minutes). See THINGS TO DO at my Website or call to let me know what you are looking for. I always answer my phone!
5 MILES TO DOWNTOWN - There is more to St Augustine that just the Beach. Our Downtown founded in 1565 is the oldest continuously occupied European Settlement in the US and one of the Top 6 Florida destinations according to US News & World Reports. (They rank us #2 Best Affordable Honeymoon Destination and our Beach #5 in USA). You'll feel like you are back in time. Strolling Old World Walking Streets. Romantic Lighting. Outdoor Music filling the air. There are scores Historic Sights and fabulous Restaurants. Call or my LIST of THINGS TO DO. With the Beach and the History we are truly a "Must Do".
NEED MORE SPACE? - Remember, if you need more space, or less, there are 4 Seaside Cottages on the same lot located at 2 9th Street. Please click on the links below:
28 Saragossa (2 Streets East - Quarter Mile Walk to St George Street - Just 5 miles North)
The Grand Oak - 1 BD 1 BA - Sleeps 4 - Coming in August
Palm Paradise - 1 BD 1 BA - Sleeps 4 - Coming in August
BOOKMARK ME - Please keep us in mind for small or large groups both at the Beach or Downtown. At the same address we have 3 other Cottages ranging from 1 to 5 Bedrooms (Sleeping 5, 7 or 19). Just a few block south we have an even larger Oceanfront home, The Chautauqua, with 7 Bedrooms & 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 21). Downtown are 2 Historic Homes just 2 blocks from each other, great for Wedding Guests, that range from 1 to 4 Bedrooms (Sleeping 2 to 14 each - 28 Total).
CALL LINDA - My goal is to create the "Ultimate Vacation Experience" on the "Best Beach" and have it become a part of "Your Family Tradition" so that you will grow to consider us "Your second home in St Augustine".
Feel free to call me anytime at 904.465.3852. I always answer my phone and am here to help. I am also a Realtor so if you "Fall in Love" like I did, I can help you find a great deal on a Vacation Home. I would love to take you Shopping.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Wheelchair accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
Near the ocean
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bodyboard
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)
Fire extinguisher
General
Garden
Unit size: 600 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:30 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
Pets
No pets allowed
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
372397
Frequently asked questions
How close is 💲DIRECT OCEANFRONT Romantic Cottage💲 Best Beach - Walk to Restaurants - Downtown only 5 Miles to the airport?
This vacation home is 11.4 mi (18-min drive) away from the St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does 💲DIRECT OCEANFRONT Romantic Cottage💲 Best Beach - Walk to Restaurants - Downtown only 5 Miles have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is 💲DIRECT OCEANFRONT Romantic Cottage💲 Best Beach - Walk to Restaurants - Downtown only 5 Miles to the beach?
This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does 💲DIRECT OCEANFRONT Romantic Cottage💲 Best Beach - Walk to Restaurants - Downtown only 5 Miles offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at 💲DIRECT OCEANFRONT Romantic Cottage💲 Best Beach - Walk to Restaurants - Downtown only 5 Miles?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at 💲DIRECT OCEANFRONT Romantic Cottage💲 Best Beach - Walk to Restaurants - Downtown only 5 Miles?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
Is there free parking at 💲DIRECT OCEANFRONT Romantic Cottage💲 Best Beach - Walk to Restaurants - Downtown only 5 Miles?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does 💲DIRECT OCEANFRONT Romantic Cottage💲 Best Beach - Walk to Restaurants - Downtown only 5 Miles have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does 💲DIRECT OCEANFRONT Romantic Cottage💲 Best Beach - Walk to Restaurants - Downtown only 5 Miles have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is 💲DIRECT OCEANFRONT Romantic Cottage💲 Best Beach - Walk to Restaurants - Downtown only 5 Miles to downtown St. Augustine?
This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from St. Augustine Beach.
💲DIRECT OCEANFRONT Romantic Cottage💲 Best Beach - Walk to Restaurants - Downtown only 5 Miles Reviews
Reviews
9.8
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 128 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 128 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 128 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lettie H.
Aug 19, 2025
Lettie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Clint R.
Aug 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and listing is as advertised.
Clint R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Roman M.
Jul 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Great place to stay right on the beach
Roman M.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Mark G.
Jun 3, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great beach location
Couldn't ask for a better location for beach access.And walking to local restaurants. I would definitely recommend us for a beach.Getaway.
Mark G.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Peter G.
May 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Peter G.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Louise R.
May 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Loved it!
Louise R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristin O.
Apr 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect cottage at the beach
Excellent spot. Just what we needed!
Kristin O.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Gary G.
Apr 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Right on the beach
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Gary G.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jacqui C.
Mar 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect beach bungalow!
We had the most amazing stay here! The house was perfect for my partner and I. The beach access was just steps away from our door, and the house had everything we needed for a beach day (chairs, beach towels, etc). We watched the sunrise from bed every morning - it was absolutely gorgeous! We cannot wait to come back!!!!
Jacqui C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Shannon B., St. Catharines, Canada
Mar 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
beach heaven
loved the location!
Shannon B.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Krista S.
Mar 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Location, location, location. It was right on the beach. The beach wasn’t over crowded like most beaches. The cottage was simple and met all of our needs. The bed was super cozy. We will be back!!
Krista S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Colleen J.
Mar 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Time
Loved the location, on the beach! Perfect cottage for our stay!
Colleen J.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ralph H., Summerville
Jan 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect couples retreat
Fantastic space. Unmatched location. Literally almost have to drive on the dune to park it’s so close. Highly recommend this space if you are looking for an authentic beach front property. Character and charisma oozes from the adorable cottage.
Ralph H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Carolyn D.
Nov 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Close to the beach and restaurants close that we could walk to.
Carolyn D.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kerri H.
Nov 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage
Loved the location! The beach was great. A short drive to anywhere you would like to go in St. Augustine.
GREAT LOCATION AND EASE OF GETTING ON THE BEACH- WISH WEATHER HAD BEEN BETTER LAST 2 DAYS, BUT NOTHING YOU CAN DO ABOUT THAT.
Phil B.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Carl D.
Sep 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Vacation
The house is a cute little place, perfect for a couple, not sure it would be comfortable with more than that. We got to watch the bunnies playing, we saw a tortoise in the dunes, very old and large turtle. Tons of little lizards running around as well as the bird life. We even had a racer snake come up to see what we were doing. He ran off quickly though. Our only thing was that we wished we could have seen the actual beach and not just the dunes unless we walked down the walkway (which is right next to the house).
Carl D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael T.
Sep 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
St Augestine
Clean as a whistle. Better than pictures. Simple check in. Clear instructions. Beautiful beach. Anything and everything close by. 5 stars all the way
Michael T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Desiree D.
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beachfront Cottage
This was one of the easiest check-in processes and communication with Linda was top-notch. Cottages are located on the beach, just a short stroll across the path to the beautiful views. Lots of restaurants nearby and downtown is a short drive. House was clean and well stocked. Wonderful stay!
Desiree D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kendra H.
Jul 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Private cottage steps from the beach!
This location is amazing and despite having other rental homes share the property it was very private and peaceful. Loved walking out to the beach for sunrise and sitting on the shaded porch at sunset listening to the sounds of the ocean coming over the dunes. This cottage is ideal for couples with its comfy king size bed but also has a day bed in the living area with adequate space for a 3rd person and an extra half bath.
The AC worked very well, the little kitchen is well equipped, and there were plenty of towels. Loved that beach towels, chairs, umbrellas, and boogie boards were provided too.
Communication with the owner was the best I’ve experienced with a rental. Would definitely stay here again!
Kendra H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dewey P.
Jul 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
awesome
The property was clean very close to the water had everything we needed. The bed was so comfortable bunnies in the yard every morning she has all of the chairs beach umbrella. Everything needed well pointed kitchen overall it was an absolutely great place to stay.
Dewey P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Charles C.
Jun 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Great location and excellent communication with management who was very accommodating to our specific circumstances.
Charles C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathy S.
Jun 19, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location/beach access!
The listing description couldn't be more accurate. Linda was a delight to deal through and provided all the necessary information needed for our stay. So nice to have direct beach access only steps away. Unfortunately, because of the dunes, there is not a view of the ocean (although you can hear it!), but we went in knowing that. Sunrises were beautiful! The cottage was in nice shape & updated. Almost everything within walking distance; we Ubered when needed (rides readily available). We would definitely consider staying there again! The historic downtown area is so quaint and definitely worth visiting!
Kathy S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
michelle p.
Jun 1, 2024
Great Place to Stay
This little house was a great location for my husband and I. Nice and enjoyed our stay