Castaway Cottage - Private Beach Walkway, Beautiful Views, Ping Pong Table!

Saint Augustine, Florida
$632 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 10

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Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Enjoy a memorable beach vacation with your family and friends at the Castaway Cottage Beach Retreat! This beachfront oasis is just steps away from the shore via your own private walkway where you can dig your toes in the sand or search for sea shells. Sometimes you can even get a glimpse of some of our Florida wildlife on your walk to the beach, such as rabbits or tortoises. When you return from the beach, or from exploring the historic downtown district, you will be able to relax in this two-story slice of paradise. Your morning coffee can be sipped on on the deck as you watch the sunrise and listen to the waves lap at the shore.

Bring your surfboards and boogie boards and use our private beach walkover to get you to the waves! This home is perfect for two families to share, as the two levels of the house have their own private entrances and there are no stairs inside the house that connect the two floors! The bottom floor has 3 bedrooms (one with a king bed, one with a queen bed, and one with 2 twin beds) and one bathroom. The upstairs has 2 bedrooms (one is the master with a king bed and the other has a queen bed) and 2 full bathrooms. The full kitchen is located upstairs and there is a kitchenette downstairs.

The history of St. Augustine is incomparable with almost any other on our coast. Founded in 1565 it is chock full of amazing places to visit, from the oldest house to the first schoolroom, to the impenetrable fort built by the Spanish. Lincolnville, just south of downtown St. Augustine takes you on a walking tour of the history of the civil rights movement noting where Martin Luther King stayed on numerous occasions. Needless to say, there’s also so many unique shops, and the restaurants are so varied and truly have an international flavor! There are things to do no matter the weather! You can take a free boat ride to Fort Matanzas and learn the history about the battles fought. Further south is Marineland where you can swim with dolphins!

The St. Augustine and St Johns County area have a great variety of golf courses for players of every level and skill. There are always concerts at St. Augustine Amphitheatre and events at Francis Field as well. You will never run out of things to do here in St. Augustine. It is probably one of the most beautiful places in all of Florida, and for sure one of the most photographed! Come and see for yourself!

Pets and Service Animals: You must let us know if you are bringing an animal to the home, even if it is a service animal! It's important to let the cleaners know. Up to 2 dogs are allowed with a nonrefundable pet fee. They must be less than 50lbs each and no aggressive breeds. NO CATS! Please do not allow your dogs to jump up onto the beds or couches. If the dogs are accustomed to being allowed on the furniture at home, please bring blankets to protect the surfaces. If you forget to bring blankets, let us know and we will provide you with some. If you bring a pet and do not tell us or pay the fee, we will charge your damage deposit for the pet fee plus $100 for the unexpected extra services required to clean the house.

Per St Johns County regulations, only ten people are allowed per rental, not counting children 12-years-old or younger. That means this property is allowed up to 10 adults and the rest of the guests must be 12 and under.

The cleaning company provides a limited amount of basic necessities (toilet paper, trash bags, dishwasher/laundry soap, etc.) to get you started, you will want to bring some with you. Garbage and recycling must be taken out to the street Sunday night for Monday morning pickup.

We don't offer refunds or reschedule stays during hurricane season, even if there is an evacuation order. Please purchase trip insurance for your stay if this is a concern.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    No Carbon Monoxide Detector (host Has Indicated There Is No Carbon Monoxide Detector Or Gas Appliances On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 3050 Sq Ft (283 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Shampoo Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Table Tennis Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Sea
  • 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 Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Tammy

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    Beautiful property with direct access to the beach!

  • Emily

    Submitted Mar 12, 2023

    Stayed Mar 7, 2023

    We had an excellent stay. The house was clean and well stocked. The boardwalk to the beach was a huge hit. The beach itself was clean and quite with only snowbirds or families. Definitely plan to visit here again.

  • Cynthia S.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2025

    Stayed Nov 21, 2025

    Do not miss sunrise on the beach! It’s stunning! Lovely views and private access to the beach means you can walk out with your coffee and PJs. We enjoyed seeing the horses on the beach each morning. The large dining table was great!

  • Caroline B.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Loved the view of the ocean and a fully equipped kitchen!

  • Kelly W.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Excellent home ON a Private Beach, it doesn't get better than this! Don't hesitate, David will take great care of you! His communication is spot on. Perfect for 2 families to gather for fun and retreat when they need rest. Home is fully stocked with quality pans, knives & beach towels, which makes packing so much easier. Kitchen pantry is shared from prior guests so you have some key spices, coffee filters, the basics that help as you settle in. It's location is a quick drive over the bridge to St. Augustine. We did a True Crime walking tour with Laura one night which was fun!

  • Pam B.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Love the keyless entry. Kitchen was so well stocked! Had everything you need and more. Air conditioning work great. Had so much fun and made lots of memories.

  • Brittany S.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Communication was super easy, place was great. Everything just as said! We would stay here again no problem!

  • Stephanie W.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 24, 2025

    We had a great time on our stay. The beach was almost empty in the area we were at, which was great! Although the house is not super updated, it is clean and provides a nice place to stay. They had plenty of hand soap, toilet paper and paper towels for the length of our stay. Towels and beach towels provided. If you have a very large party, you may want to bring extra beach towels. I would stay here again!

  • Diana C.

    Submitted May 29, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    We had a great family trip celebrating our anniversary with our children and grandchildren. The location was wonderful with 2 toddlers - so easy to get back and forth from the beach. The nice beach in front of house was not crowded even though Memorial Day weekend. House had lots of space and we appreciated the large kitchen table for family meals.

  • Crystal Y.

    Submitted May 18, 2025

    Stayed Apr 20, 2025

    Nice area!Love this house!I will be back!

  • MICHAEL A.

    Submitted Apr 7, 2025

    Stayed Mar 16, 2025

    Less than half an hour to St. Augustine. Beach right in front off you of the deck. House was well equipped and comfortable.

  • Karen T.

    Submitted Mar 28, 2025

    Stayed Mar 22, 2025

    No better way to spend spring break than at this slice of paradise. The views from the deck were amazing—coffee with a view every morning. The house had everything this group of 5 adults and 5 teenage boys could possibly need. Location was close to shopping, mini excursions, great restaurants and of course ice cream shops!David was outstanding to work with as he made everything so easy!

  • Julie S.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 3, 2025

    House was very nice and clean, didn’t like I had to go downstairs and unlock door to do laundry .Downstairs rooms were a little musty , just think they need to put humidifier in main area, teenagers were fine there, but the musty smell , was bad on one family member. But just moved her upstairs. Beautiful view , close to downtown st Augustine.Nice kitchen, fully stocked with cooking pots and pans and nice dishesOwners , work well with you checking in and checking out, beautiful sunrises on the deck looking at ocean, we would rent again

  • Ryan R.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    Check in was easy and the house had a great view of the ocean. The listing does not say you have to exit the top floor, go outside to enter the downstairs. When we first entered, the house had a horrible fish smell which never went away. We found dead roaches and ants in the bathrooms and the floors were DISGUSTING. Our feet and socks were black. I'm sure the cleaning company NEVER cleaned this house. Honestly, I will not stay here again.

  • Thao P.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    Stayed Sep 22, 2024

    We’ve come to St Augustine for the last five years for our family vacation and this has so far been our favorite location. We like to drive on the beach and this location has an entrance/exit close by and only 15 minutes from St. Augustine. Overall, excellent experience and we’ll be coming back!

  • James B.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 31, 2024

    Had a awesome beach day with family!

  • Debbie E.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 7, 2024

    Thank you for a wonderful family beach vacation. We celebrated my husband’s 60th Birthday. The house was perfect fore our adult kids and pup. We loved the beach! The kitchen had everything we needed. Loved the big table for dinners and family games. We hope to be back!

  • Jenny Z.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!! House was clean, well stocked and was exactly as it appeared in pictures. David, the host, was great to work with!!! We will definitely return in the future!!!

  • Patrick Donald L.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    Great home with a wonsweful view.

  • Terry T.

    Submitted Jun 4, 2024

    Stayed May 26, 2024

    Very spacious upstairs. Nice boardwalk to beach. Convenient location.

  • Veronica B.

    Submitted May 29, 2024

    Stayed May 23, 2024

    This was an amazing place to unwind. The beach being just down the pathway was a great way to start each morning. The house was very spacious and fit my family and our needs. We will visit again in the future

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