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Lakeside Retreat |Private Pool| 8min walk Downtown

Lakefront vacation home with private pool and kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Lakeside Retreat, in the heart of Lincolnville neighborhood, offers a tranquil escape. Stroll through the private front yard to enjoy a heated pool or unwind in the fully fenced backyard overlooking Lake Maria Sanchez.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81674 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pool
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lakeside Retreat |Private Pool| 8min walk Downtown

Welcome to the historical Lakeside Retreat located in the heart of the eclectic Lincolnville neighborhood of Downtown St. Augustine - Effortlessly explore the Oldest City with a quick 8min walk into the Historical Downtown for all the top historic sights, hottest bars & restaurants. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom layout with a private, fully fenced front yard w/ sparkling clean, heated pool - Backyard is fully fenced overlooking the tranquil Lake Maria Sanchez.

The prestigious Lakeside Retreat was built circa 1926 and has been newly renovated with classic designer touches and a focus on high-end comfort for our guests. The space boasts amenities that are fabulously rare for any downtown stay including a private heated pool and expansive back deck overlooking Lake Maria Sanchez. Great place to enjoy a coffee and watch the sunrise over the lake - We have a propane grill on the property ready to go for our guests.

Spaciously sleeps 8 guests between the three bedroom layout and spread out in the open floor plan of the living room, dining room, and kitchen spaces. In addition, the home is stocked with board games, foosball table, and Xbox One with four controllers and games Halo 5, NBA 2K22, Call of Duty.

Roam the home and explore the folk art found on the walls with depictions of daily life told thorough paintings.

PRIMARY BEDROOM: King bed, Ensuite master bathroom with shower, Laundry closet, Smart TV (Sleeps 2).
GUEST BEDROOM 1: Queen bed, Smart TV, Closet, Dresser (Sleep 2).
GUEST BEDROOM 2: 2x Twin XL bunk beds, Smart TV, Xbox One (Sleeps 4).
GUEST FULL BATHROOM: Located next to Guest Bedroom 1 - Shower/tub combo.
LIVING ROOM: Couch for 3 guests, coffee table, couch for 2 guests, foosball table, Smart TV
KITCHEN: Brand new appliances including electric range, coffee maker (standard and Keurig) all kitchen essentials are provided.
DINING ROOM: Dining table for 6 guests (with two additional chairs provided).
ART: Enjoy and learn about the unique Folk Art pieces displayed throughout the home.
EXTERIOR: Private front yard with private pool and propane grill. Fully fenced back porch overlooking Lake Maria Sanchez stacked with outdoor furniture.
PARKING: The driveway can accommodate three standard size vehicles; If more parking is needed please reach out prior to arrival.

HEATED POOL: Pool will be heated from November through April - Outside of the months of November through April, guests can request to heat the pool for a charge of $250.
**Due to the heating system on the pool, the pool heater will only work at outdoor temperatures of 60 degrees or warmer**

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard

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 zoo
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,674 square feet

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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 not 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
This property accepts cash
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
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Saint Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Lightner Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Flagler College - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ponce de Leon Hotel - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St. Augustine Fish Camp - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Dog Rose Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tradewinds Tropical Lounge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Ice Plant - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Blue Hen Cafe - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside Retreat |Private Pool| 8min walk Downtown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside Retreat |Private Pool| 8min walk Downtown?

As of Nov 14, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside Retreat |Private Pool| 8min walk Downtown on Dec 1, 2025 start from $219.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside Retreat |Private Pool| 8min walk Downtown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside Retreat |Private Pool| 8min walk Downtown?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside Retreat |Private Pool| 8min walk Downtown located?

Located in Downtown Historic District, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Llambias House, St. George Street, and Flagler College. Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center and Gonzalez-Alvarez House are also within 10 minutes.

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Lakeside Retreat |Private Pool| 8min walk Downtown Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Peter L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, great pool, great location! All made for a fantastic golf vacation for group of lifelong friends!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geralyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for bird watching

We really enjoyed sitting by the lake. House is comfortable, clean & great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

karla s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home, perfect location

We loved our stay at this home and wish it could’ve been longer! Had everything we needed and more.would definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome place and great for walking into to down town.

Awesome place to stay!! We loved it. Close to everthing for walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake house beauty

Amazing place. Love everything there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

This property is beautiful, comfortable, relaxing and the perfect getaway for my family. You know those places that are so beautiful that you don't mind just hanging out at your rental...yeah, that's this place! And accessing the property was refreshingly easy. Definitely a pleasure staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Amazingly well kept property in the perfect location of st Augustine. Very easy to walk anywhere you’d like in the historic city. Communication was super easy with the property owner and any questions we had were answered right away. Will certainly stay here again on our next trip down.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Landis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic view

Great property near downtown St Augustine. Comfortable home with a great view of lake. We all loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The place was great , clean and had things we needed that we did not think about we did. Got to watch the sunrise over the trees on the deck . Pool was great and house is in good local to walk to local stores and restaurants. We all had a good time and one son did not want to leave . Definitely will stay there again .
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was beautiful, close to downtown. The pool was great. Lots of wildlife in the lake to watch. We loved our stay here. Definitely would come back.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place!

We really enjoyed our time at this place. The lake view looking out of the front windows is beautiful. It was really nice to walk downtown and also around the lake. We enjoyed the pool in the early evenings. The property was very clean and very nice. Beds were comfortable. We would definitely stay here again. Our week went by too fast.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it! The house was Super nice. Would have given it a 5 star but just a little disappointed in the pool. The pump never came on!! Just didnt seem real clean. I have a pool and my pump comes on at 8:30 and stays on until 7:30pm. And we did not witness this pumpcome on at all. And sometimes we were until 1 am. But other than that it was very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristi g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Wonderful time with friend!! Perfect spot to stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful house close to St Augustine

My husband and I stayed in this lovely house. It has a great pool and the front overlooks a lake. The porch in the front is gorgeous with beautiful chairs to relax in. A great place for your morning coffee or eve glass of wine. The only drawback is the surrounding neighborhood. Some beautiful houses and some very old and in need of repair. Overall it was fine. Very convenient to St Augustine city center..
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little getaway

Everything was as expected, we really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Looking forward to next stay

Perfect host, location and home. We took family from England to Nights of Lights. We walked to town and met neighbors along the way. Our host called me regarding the back door electric lock and offered to come right out. Top notch
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home, walking distance to downtown St Augustine

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house is perfect and between the walking distance to town and the lakefront view it's a terrific location. We didn't get to use the pool because the air temp was a little cold this weekend. Looks nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

We had a wonderful stay. Property was beautiful and very close to Town center (about an 11 min brisk walk for me). Beach towels were even provided. Property was very clean, communication with host was very good. The best VRBO experience I’ve ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside retreat in St. Augustine

Home was very clean and conveniently located. Enjoyed the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

Awesome location! Property has everything you can think that you will need on vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, awesome experience

This property fit are family perfectly, the pool in the back was very nice .The lake in the front was great , we fished in the mornings. We had dinners at various restaurants and they were all great and the service at awesome. We will definetly be back.....thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Location!

Property was fantastic! Pool was a great size and house was set up perfect. It was a great location for viewing the 4th of July fireworks at the bay. Everything you need was onsite.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Home in Downtown St. Augustine

We loved our stay at this property! The house was perfect. It was well stocked with anything you need and we spent so much time as a family at the pool. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A GEM !

Great house. Great location. Great city.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRYSTAL C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

We had lovely stay! House was perfect. Loved the lake view and pool. Would definitely stay at this location again. We've been traveling to St Augustine over the last 5 years while our son attended Flagler College. We've stayed in many rentals and this was, by far, one of our favorites.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024