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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4780 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • St. George Street
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Flagler College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. Augustine

Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Historic District vacation home, you'll find St. George Street and Flagler College. Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center and ACCORD Civil Rights Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • St. George Street - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lightner Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ponce de Leon Hotel - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Flagler College - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪St Augustine Fish Camp - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dog Rose Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪One Twenty Three Burger House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Ice Plant - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine

The Mermaid’s Tale - newly renovated in Dec 2020! Circa 1900 cottage in the heart of historic St Augustine Lincolnville District! Walking distance to everything Historic St Augustine has to offer! Charming home is loaded with comfort & convenience! Find us on Facebook at themermaidstaleSTA.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 780 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine to the airport?

This vacation home is 5.9 mi (13-min drive) away from the St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine to the beach?

This vacation home is 5 mi (11-min drive) from St. Augustine Beach and 3.9 mi (10-min drive) from Vilano Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine to downtown St. Augustine?

This vacation home is 0.4 mi away from St. Augustine.

Reviews

The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful space. Loved be close to the historic part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation house!

Sherri was a great hostess! The house was gorgeous, clean and so fun for us and the kiddos! Within walking distance to a bunch of different things :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim D., Ocala USA

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was just as described, located in an up and coming historic neighborhood. Nicely appointed inside, immaculately decorated. It was a joy to stay in this Vrbo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this little cottage! Very clean with cute little touches throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!!

Everything about our stay was wonderful. I definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Sherri is probably the best host we have ever had in one of our VRBO rentals. This property is immaculate and gorgeous. The house was perfect for us with so many thoughtful amenities and provisions, and it could easily be a spread in Southern Living magazine. It’s beautiful! Sherri and her husband have given such care to all of the finishes and the decor, making it refreshing and pleasing to our souls and spirits. We are definitely hoping to come back again for a longer stay! The house is very well situated to all Saint Augustine offers. Sherri even offered several suggestions for us on great places to eat and none of them disappointed! Be sure you go to the St. Augustine Fish Camp which is real close by. We also enjoyed Casa Reina, Harry’s, and a long time favorite of ours kept The Columbia (all within 5 to 8 minutes from the house. This is a 10/10 property that we will recommend to friends and family! There’s not one detail that we would’ve changed or anything we would’ve added to make the house more comfortable and appealing. Our thanks to our great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy B., Jacksonville

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and fun get away.

We walked in to a very clean updated and fun place to stay felt very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Super awsome place to kick back and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Place to Stay!

We recently rented The Mermaid's Tale for our short stay in St. Augustine. The cottage had everything we needed for our trip. It was clean, cozy, well-stocked and Sherri was an attentive host. Walking to St.George Street only took a few minutes. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would absolutely book this rental again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Special place

Our third time staying at mermaids tale and it never disappoints. It is a wonderfully special place with added amenities each visit. This time choclates on my night table.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

All we could have hoped for

I booked this trip to celebrate my granddaughter and my birthday. We had a great time!! The Mermaid’s Tail was not only in a great location, but it was also an adorable home. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck each night having wonderful conversations together. We created some beautiful memories!! Thank you for everything, Sherri!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location

The location was perfect and easy walk to historic downtown or 100 feet walk to the trolley!The house was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome as always!

The Mermaid’s Tale is a fantastic home in a great location with awesome owners! The home is a perfect, cozy home away from home that we feel blessed we discovered. It is fully equipped and always perfectly clean! It was our 3rd time staying, and we are looking forward to another visit next year!!
Stayed 15 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Our stay was absolutely wonderful! Communication was spot on and the house was perfect for us. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful

Several blocks from most of historic area but walkable and with trolley stop at end of block. Adorable decor. Lovely shady deck on side. Everything in good condition. Plenty of towels. Kitchen well-equipped and supplied. Off-street parking. Good lighting both interior and exterior. Light switches well-labeled.It’s hard to find something to criticize.Pretty safe side-street for kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

Liked: Cleanliness

PERFECT!!!

Quick little road trip from Ft Lauderdale for my Birthday and we were really looking forward to seeing this place after looking at the pictures over and over again. Great communication with Sherri the whole trip and she reached out the day before with all the info and early check in. Good start! The curb appeal of this house is fantastic. The colors really stand out and the landscaping is great. The front entry is clean and its nice that they kept the original brick steps and the wood floors, I notice things like that. The inside of the house is laid out perfectly with the open floorplan and windows. They really used every inch of space to make things fit and practical. It is decorated wonderfully right down to the different fixtures and all the kitchen stuff. We enjoyed the area and there is a trolley pick up right down the street. We will definitely be back to finish exploring the downtown area, we just ran out of time. If your dates are open, book this thing. You will not be disappointed!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

The cottage was exactly what we needed. It felt like home away from home. It was clean and comfortable. We were able to walk to downtown Saint Augustine from the cottage without difficulty. We loved it!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute home within walking distance of downtown

Our family stayed at this charming home for the weekend. It was within walking distance of downtown and were able to walk to dinner and all the attractions we wanted. The home is beautiful and clean. It had all the amenities that make a stay more enjoyable such as soaps, paper products, and toiletries. They even had chocolates on our pillows Sherri was very attentive and check in and check out instructions were very clear.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything A

We only stayed 4 nights. The house was immaculate & comfortable. The only thing that we missed were luggage racks for our suitcases, a minor inconvenience. I'd to add that the coffee maker has a timed feature but is difficult to read. We learned the hard way to not plug the unit in until we were ready to brew.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Property was very well kept. Very clean. Had all you needed. Host was very attentive and responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich G.

Liked: Cleanliness

St Augustine Stay

Property as advertised - very clean and comfortable. An easy 10-15 minute walk to historic downtown depending on which part you’re going to. Host was great - check-in and out procedures communicated clearly. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg F., Flourtown, PA 19031

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

Had a wonderful December experience in St Augustine. Can’t say enough about the property and the entire experience. Would and will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

The property was clean and quiet. The neighborhood was a 10 min walk to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and quaint home, perfect location

Pictures do not do this home justice. As soon as you walk in you feel the warmth of this home. We had a perfect stay, could not ask for anything better. Home well stocked with necessities. My son and I like to walk and we were able to do so, more sidewalks would be helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

The Mermaid’s Tale was the perfect place to stay in St. Augustine! Such a short walk to everything and the home was so charming. I would love to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024