Nelmar Terrace stay.At this Nelmar Terrace vacation home, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of San Marco Antique Mall and San Sebastian River. Old Florida Museum and Davenport Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Flagler College - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
St. George Street - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
Vilano Beach - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
Getting around
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Brisky’s Bbq - 9 min walk
Schooner's Seafood House - 19 min walk
Denny's - 17 min walk
Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - 19 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.
Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine
The Big Yellow House Downtown exudes a relaxed, beachy vibe perfect for a getaway. This three-bedroom retreat features a spacious primary suite with a California king bed, while both guest rooms are equipped with queen beds for comfortable sleeping arrangements. Additional sleeping options include sleeper sofas in both the front and back living rooms, making it ideal for large groups or families.
The house's décor is both stylish and inviting, with cozy, well-furnished spaces that make it feel like a home away from home. The kitchen is a cook's dream, stocked with every gadget and cookware you could need to whip up meals.
Outside, the home maximizes outdoor living with a charming front porch as well as a spacious back deck, ideal for taking advantage of the Florida weather. Guests can enjoy fun amenities like boogie boards, bicycles, and a gas fire pit, offering a perfect mix of adventure and relaxation.
Located in a peaceful residential section of downtown, the house gives you the best of both worlds: the option to enjoy quiet family time at home or explore nearby historic attractions, fine dining, and vibrant shopping areas. It’s the ideal spot for anyone seeking the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and downtown charm.
Extra Information for Our Guests: Bikes, boogie boards and surfboards are in the garage. Please remember to bring bike locks to secure your bike when not in use. Bike lock code: 2929 A spare propane tank can be found in the garage. Please leave empty tanks on the back porch so they may be refilled for the next guest. Exterior cameras are located at the front door(doorbell) and flood light on the garage. Exterior lighting are on timers. Extra bedding for the fold out couch are located in the Master bedroom closet. If used, please leave the cushions off the couch when you leave. Jets for the master bath tub require a GFI reset to turn them both off and on. The GFI outlet is located behind the master bathroom door. Kids stroller, highchair and bed are located in the closet beneath the staircase. Bedroom televisions have built in DVD players. Televisions have firestick remotes to access TV apps.
Rental Agreement and ID verification are required after booking. If house rules are not followed here is a list of possible charges: Guest is not entitled to a partial or full refund if removed from the Property for a violation of the Agreement. There are NO PARTIES & NO EVENTS ALLOWED without written permission from the host Guest will be charged what is agreed to be nonpunitive amounts as follows: $500 for each unauthorized animal. $500 smoking remediation if any smoking in the property. Cost of minimum of one nights stay if late check out beyond 10AM est. $150/person/day if unauthorized or over the occupancy limit. The invoiced amount plus $100 (or $100/hr. or a portion thereof for staff hours) for odor removal due to smoke or otherwise, fines/citations/penalties, replacement of missing/moved items, damages not covered damage waiver, stains, bed bug treatment, technical support, long-distance phone calls, pay-per-view purchases, tampering with equipment (pool [a crime], pool alarm, air conditioning, smoke/fire detectors & extinguishers), extra cleaning (including due to illness), and similar acts & omissions. $500 minimum charge for fixing the plumbing as a result of improper usage. Flushing anything beside toilet paper will cause a backup.
PET RULES: There is a $200 pet fee for 1 dog only. At no time may pets be on any furniture or beds. If pet hair is found on furniture, additional cleaning fees may apply. You must pick up after your dog. If pet waste is found in the backyard, a $50 pet waste fee will be added to your stay. There are no breed restrictions at this property 🙂Unattended pets must be crated. No cats allowed.
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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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 2,264 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
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
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: $200 pet fee. not allowed on furniture
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 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 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine to the airport?
This vacation home is 3.8 mi (8-min drive) away from the St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine to the beach?
This vacation home is 5.9 mi (17-min drive) from St. Augustine Beach and 2.5 mi (5-min drive) from Vilano Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine to downtown St. Augustine?
This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from St. Augustine.
Reviews
Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine Reviews
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Exceptional
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8.8/10
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Melinda H.
Jul 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
Location was wonderful to explore St. Augustine. Walking distance to many preferred locations. We had a great time exploring. The house set up was wonderful. Plenty of room downstairs to rest and relax between outings. Kitchen was fantastic for ccoking for our group.
Melinda H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
nadia h.
Jun 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
T augustine
Property was great. Enjoyed our stay. Smoke detector was going off when we got there but Property management gave good instructions. Parking wasn't ideal for a big suv. But other than parking it was great
nadia h.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Dawn S.
May 1, 2025
Not as advertised
Dirty carpet. Across from front porch was auto repair shop and bank drive through. Loud highway noise. Heard rodent like noises in walls upstairs. Not walking distance to historic downtown. Furniture was comfortable. Kitchen well stocked. We drove by rental 4 days prior to checking in and realized the location does not match description as advertised and exterior of house is moldy and peeling paint i reached out to property manager to see if they had another property we could change to a this was NOT a advertised. They politely declined and started refund was not possible. We ended up staying but would never ever stay there again. Also, The house is currently for sale. When arrived
Dawn S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Glenda H.
Apr 22, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Filthy carpet, terrible toilet tissue, patio in backyard dirty with leaves everywhere
Pics were a little misleading
Glenda H.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeanine M.
Apr 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and cozy!
This property is fantastic! Great location! Beautiful! All the comforts of home!
Jeanine M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura C.
Mar 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
Our family of 7 had plenty of room in this house. We loved the location and close proximity to grocery stores, the fish market and restaurants! The backyard was wonderful with the fire pit and grill!Book it today!
Laura C.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Krista M.
Mar 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House!
We rented the house as part of our girls trip visit to Saint Augustine. The house itself is gorgeous, as is the backyard. The house had a historic feel to it with modern twists to make our accommodations exceptional. The house was very clean and well-maintained and we felt safe at the property. There were great touches such as complementary, toilet paper, toiletries, coffee, and even some creamer in the refrigerator. I would stay there again in a heartbeat! Thank you for everything :-)
Krista M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Thomas C.
Feb 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun weekend in ST A
We had a great time! We had 3 couples for a fun weekend. The place is set up great for 3 couples. Plenty of room with 2 living rooms to relax. Kitchen is set up for everyone to hang out together. We spent a day at the beach and another 2 days in town. Tons to see and we took a historic tour which was easy to book. We had one issue with the heat / cooling system when we arrived but got an immediate response from the host and it was fixed in minutes. Highly recommend this property! TC / Charleston & NJ
Thomas C.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cyndie H.
Feb 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
St. Augustine
The house was comfortable and close to the historic district. I would recommend it.
Cyndie H.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Susan L.
Jan 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable
Perfect location
Susan L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ann G., Florida
Jan 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Annual friends and family gathering.
Every year after the holidays, some friends and family gather to unwind and see the beautiful lights of Saint Augustine. We found this beautiful gem of the house and it was everything and more. The house had more than enough space for all of us. The rooms were spacious, and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. The neighborhood was darling, and we were close, but just far enough away from the action ofdowntown. when we arrived, the neighbor next-door was having the house painted and had taken over the driveway. We contacted the property management company and within 10 minutes. Somebody had shown up and talked to the painters and took care of everything. I couldn’t believe how quickly that was addressed. I would definitely utilize the property management company and stay at this location again. It definitely met and exceeded all expectations.
Ann G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mary L.
Dec 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Overnighter in Downtown St. Augustine
My son graduated from Embry Riddle in Daytona. Following graduation, my grown family of seven traveled to St. Augustine for an overnight stay. The Yellow House was perfect for our visit (and the master bed was super comfy). The location provided easy access to the trolley to take in the Christmas lights and tour Castillo de San Marcos. I regret we weren't able to stay longer.
Mary L.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
Dec 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy stay
We loved this property, everything was clean and you get the old cozy house feeling. The house is located in a cute little neighborhood, about 5 minutes or less from the historic district. I loved how quick the host replied. Everything was as described.