Mermaid Beach Cottage, Prime Vilano Beach, Dogs OK | Apartment in St. Augustine

7.8 (10 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  3 Guests
Vilano Beach Apartment | Mermaid Beach Cottage, Prime Vilano Beach, Dogs OK

1 Bedroom Apartment in Vilano Beach, St. Augustine

Summary:
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>Minutes drive from the heart of historic downtown St. Augustine!
>Dog friendly *With nightly pet fee
>Electric BBQ grill + outdoor covered balcony
>Sleeps 3 comfortably!
>Smart TV Fast Wifi
>Drip coffee maker
>NEW parking on site!
>2-3 days of supplies provided (TP, trash bags, pods, etc)
The Space:
***Please be sure to view Guest Access section for important notices regarding the property.
This listing is for UNIT A (The Downstairs Apt) only!
THE SKINNY: This historic beachy bungalow is the downstairs 1 bedroom apt of a duplex situated just a hair off the beach, and very close to tall of prime Vilano Beach's offerings! The funky fun decor and colors of this apt make for a unique vacation experience! The covered back balcony with seating and grill provides the perfect shady break from the afternoon heat. Just a few minutes drive from downtown, this is a perfect location for enjoying the best of both worlds St. Augustine has to offer - the beach and the historic town! Enjoy your coffee on the balcony in the shade, load up and head down to the beach, have a drink at Beaches Restaurant on the intracoastal waterway or snuggle up in the comfy King size bed and enjoy a day of relaxation inside!
THE PROXIMITY: Central to downtown, uptown, Ponte Vedra and US Highway 1 which takes you to all parts of St. Augustine quickly for shopping, eating and seeing other areas of the city! The walkability of this home to shops, groceries, restaurants and the beach is excellent!
THE SPACE: The home itself sleeps 3 comfortably in 1 King bed and 1 futon that opens to a full size bed. The kitchen is equipped to service 4+ people to prep and cook to eat together for a great night in! The TV's are all Smart TV 's, so simply login to your Netflix, Hulu or HBO account to enjoy your favorite movies and shows.
THE LAYOUT - Unit A downstairs has a solid 1/1 layout:
BEDROOM: The bedroom has a King bed. In the same room, a futon converts to a bed for the flexibility to bring along a 3rd person.
BATHROOM: Off the main living area and features a walk in shower.
AMENITIES: Pergola patio with seating and lights (shared with Unit B). Private screened patio with seating and grill. We provide starter coffee supplies.
LAUNDRY FACILITIES: On the exterior of the house at the base of the stairs that go up to Unit B's front door is a red shed door with a stackable washer and dryer inside.
OPEN LIVING: The kitchen is situated adjacent to the dining area so everyone can be together during dining and cooking! We outfit the kitchen with one roll of paper towels, a few starter trash bags and lots of dish soap for your first couple of days, plus coffee amenities!
PARKING: There is one parking space per unit on the property. Please use only one space and leave the other space open for the other unit's guests. Our parking area is fenced in on 3 sides and only big enough to allow 2 cars side by side. You will see stained glass and mosaic artwork of sea turtles and jellyfish hung up on the fence in our parking area. If you do not see those, you are in the wrong area. NO parking within the neighborhood/complex of homes to the north of our property. You will be towed. There is no other parking provided. Other cars must be parked at the Publix.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ST. AUGUSTINE: Just a 5 minute drive west to San Marco Ave and south is historic downtown St. Augustine! Take a tour, enjoy the rich Spanish history, the architecture, the food and craft cocktails and all that our pleasant waterfront town has to offer. Contact me for lots of insider local recommendations on what NOT to miss!
BEACHSIDE FUN IN THE SUN: Our beaches are unparalleled! We really know how to enjoy what nature has blessed us with here in our quaint little St. Augustine Beach. This home is situated in prime Vilano Beach. You can also drive to one of the public beach accesses on St. Augustine Beach about 25 minutes away to park and walk on.
TURN IT UP: Want to live on the edge? There are a couple of rental shops nearby where you can rent surfboards, paddle boards, snorkeling gear, you name it! Deep sea fishing charters and boat rentals are also available in multiple places throughout town. Delivery bike rentals available via a local company. Contact me for recommendations.
*SECURITY DEPOSIT: In lieu of a traditional security deposit charge or authorization hold for a large sum, we will instead charge a one-time non-refundable incidentals fee to your stay of $49 This fee acts as insurance for minor damages and covers you up to a max of $500 of damage. You may elect to increase your incidentals fee for more coverage ($99 for $1000, $149 for $1500, $199 for $2000 and so on and so forth). *IMPORTANT: Guests must report to us any damage that has taken place during their stay before checkout, otherwise the incidental fee coverage is null and void. In this case, we reserve the right to charge the full amount of repairing or replacing the damaged items to you. Your insurance coverage amount ($500, $1000, $1500, etc) is not the max that you are responsible for. If damages exist beyond your coverage amount we will document this with photos and professional estimates of repair, and bill you for the repairs or replacements.
Guest Access:
The pictures show some dining and lounge furniture that is not in the unit at this time. We have other newer furniture in place and plan to update photos soon to show the newer furniture in the listing.
Entire space of the Downstairs Apartment/Unit A ONLY is included in this rental. Please, make yourself at home.
This home is situated on a busy main street. You will hear noise from the road during your stay.
There is no dishwasher.
There is no formal living room.
Laundry area and outdoor pergola seating is shared with Unit B.
The second floor of the home is not included with the rental of this home and is reserved for other vacation guests. Please know you may see other guests on site during your stay.
Guests in B upstairs may have their own dogs. Please keep your dogs leashed at all times. We are not responsible for any issues that arise between guest pets.
Limited parking. Please be sure to abide by parking rules notated in the above section.
The neighbors are all permanent residents who enjoy their quiet privacy. Please be extra considerate of them and keep all noise to a minimum starting at 10pm-8am, per county ordinance.
Dog friendly ONLY, other pets will not be considered due to allergies. 2 dogs max! **WITH FEE** If you are bringing a dog, please reach out to us directly about our policy and fees!
**Airbnb Guests: Even if you add a pet to your reservation, Airbnb does not automatically include pet fees. Due to an integration gap with our software we have to add pet fees to your confirmed reservation manually. Please reach out if you plan to bring your dog!**
The Neighborhood:
One of the prime areas of Vilano Beach, you will find the area is bordered to the East by the Atlantic Ocean and to the West by the Tolomato River (or what we St. Augustinians call "The Intercoastal"). Located just a two minute drive from the home is a Publix grocery store with everything you could need! In that shopping center you can rent or buy equipment for any water sports activity. Just a four minute drive over the Vilano Bridge is Camanchee Cove, where you can rent a boat for the day or charter deep sea fishing tours, or enjoy dinner at the famous Kingfish Grill.
Getting Around:
We recommend renting a car for your stay. If you prefer to travel by bicycle or would just like to rent them for fun, check out Drifters for drop off/pick up bike rentals.
Interaction with Guests:
I am here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. I'm only a phone call/message away. You will be able to self checkin upon arrival. Please, make yourself at home.
For your security and the security of the property, there are cameras located throughout the exterior only areas of the home. There are no interior cameras on the property.

Mermaid Beach Cottage, Prime Vilano Beach, Dogs OK is located in Vilano Beach. Mermaid Beach Cottage, Prime Vilano Beach, Dogs OK provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Pet Friendly, among other amenities. This Apartment features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Child Friendly, Pet Friendly, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Mermaid Beach Cottage, Prime Vilano Beach, Dogs OK has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 3 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Vilano Beach has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Vilano Beach, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Pet Policy
Note from host: charge may apply pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property accepts cash 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

Reviews

ROSE D.
Jul 24, 2025 08:04:36 PM
Review Score:   6
Summary: The bungalow is in a great location-close to Publix, Cap's Restaurant, and the beach. It's decorated with a cozy simple style. We appreciated the peaceful setting and convenient access to local spots. A few things to note for future guests: the gas stove and oven do not ignite and most likely require manual ignition, which I did not attempt, so we were unable to cook as planned. The tap water has a strong sulfur odor, so I'd recommend purchasing bottled water to drink. The shower water also had a noticeable odor and laundry also leaves a lingering smell. Guests are expected to regularly empty the bedroom dehumidifier. That said, we enjoyed the area and overall charm of the space.
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