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BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach!

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Interior
Beach nearby
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

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4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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St Augustine, FL
  • Popular LocationCastle Otttis5 min walk
  • Popular LocationVilano Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. George Street10 min drive
  • AirportJacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)62 min drive

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About this property

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

BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach!

This four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home with four king beds will comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests, so bring the whole family!

Why choose between the beach and a pool? Carpe Diem has both! Swim in your own private, screened-in heated swimming pool or head just 125 hundred steps to the private, friendly beach.

The home contains bed & bath linens, a garden tub, hardwood floors…great care, and attention to detail – it provides a beautiful vacation! We pride ourselves on cleanliness and assure you of an extremely clean and inviting home upon arrival so that you may relax and enjoy your visit! There are a wide variety of amenities, including a Freezer, Microwave, Ice Maker, Oven, Ceiling Fans, Refrigerator, Wi-Fi access, Coffee Maker, Keurig, Cooking Range, Televisions, Cookware, Dish Washer, Utensils, Washer and Dryer, a Wet Bar, and much more.

The house is two levels, with beautiful landscaping outside and wonderfully decorated on the inside!

One hundred twenty-five steps to the beach from an easy path on one side and a 2-minute walk to the Inter-coastal Waterway on the other. This quiet but hip area of Vilano/North Beach is famous for surfing, paddle boarding, fishing, shark teeth hunting, and much more. You can walk, bike, or drive to many great restaurants within minutes. Our comfortable home is a 5-minute drive to the fun & activity-filled oldest town in America, St. Augustine! The Vilano Beach pier is a 2-minute car drive away (or a 40-minute beach walk), where you'll find a Publix Grocery Store and a mini outdoor mall. A local Post Office, Bait & Gear store, a boat rental facility and gas dock, a local pub, and more restaurants near and on the Intercoastal beach are in the same area. It is a 20-minute drive to the home of the PGA at TPC Sawgrass and a 2.5-hour drive to Disney World.

The pool can be heated to a maximum of 84 degrees for an additional $150/week or less. Pool heat must be added to your reservation at least 48 hours before arrival. Please note that we do not heat the pool from Memorial Day through mid-September.

Property manager

Marty

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool on site
  • Tennis
  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Pool Home Very Spacious Sleeps 14 Steps Beach House
Beautiful Pool Home Very Spacious Sleeps 14 Steps Beach
Beautiful Pool Home Very Spacious Sleeps 14 Steps Beach House
BIG Pool Home ~ Very Spacious ~ Steps to the Beach
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Beautiful Pool Home Very Spacious Sleeps 14 Steps Beach House

About the neighborhood

St. Augustine

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Vilano Beach, a neighborhood in St. Augustine. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vilano Beach and St. Augustine Beach, while St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum and World Golf Village are cultural highlights. St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum and Bayfront Carpet Golf are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.

What's nearby

  • Castle Otttis - 5 min walk
  • Vilano Beach - 10 min walk
  • St. George Street - 10 min drive
  • Flagler College - 11 min drive
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Schooner's Seafood House - 11 min drive
  • Beaches at Vilano - 6 min drive
  • The Spot Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Brisky's BBQ - 10 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach! located?

Located in Vilano Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Tolomato River and Vilano Beach. Castle Otttis and Usina Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sarah H., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family house
Great house, great time! The layout of the house — with all the shared spaces on the ground floor and all bedrooms upstairs — was convenient and well thought-out. We had all the room we needed and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break
Contact with the property management was outstanding! They returned my messages super fast. Even though it was in a neighbor hood off the beach it took us less time walking to the beach than if we were in a condo on the beach. Easy crossing A1A to beach walkover. No stairs. Beach is not crowded and is a paradise for finding shells. This house is large so you won't be bumping in to each other. Great time with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro M., St. Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Thanksgiving!
Great stay! Home had all we needed for our family get together! Everything worked out perfectly! Thanks Marty!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daughter's Wedding
We rented this house for my daughter's wedding at tge Lightener Museum. My parents and my sisters joined us. The house was perfect with every bedroom having it's own bathroom. The pool was also a hut with my niece and nephews. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Fall Vacation
The house was great. Very clean and well appointed for a beach getaway. Short walk to the beach. Short drive to historic St Augustine. Reaxing and so much fun!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Angela B.

Beware before you book this property!
We selected this property over several others because it was spacious, we had 8 guests, some were not couples. We also liked the fact that it had a pool and beach access and parking. We planned to spend several days enjoying the beach. This did not happen, we had to drive to a different beach. Much to our disappointment, this property has several misleading items in the listing. Beach access is a joke. You must side step down a sand slope of about 10 feet or climb multiple stairs over A1A carrying beach supplies, your wagon and ice chests, it was a nightmare! The pool is tiny with sand debris. The bed rooms were all ok with the exception of the pull out sofa beds. You will be sleeping on springs and no sheets to fit. One bedroom had the carpet tacks exposed at the bathroom doorway. One guest cut her foot entering. We placed a throw rug over the tacks to prevent future injuries. Roaches and spiders where throughout the house. Spray service did spray, but to no avail. Fan & lights were broken. The master bathroom had mold in the grout lines, we were told that the grout was discolored. The garage had a strong mildew smell. We attempted to air it out. The a/c was out for 2 nights with temperatures reaching 88, it was unbearable. Many amenities are misleading. Just beware, read all the reviews, the property is not well managed or maintained. These issues were not addressed during our stay. As well as others. We were not offered comp for even 1 night. Very dissatisfied!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

R. Todd W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parker Hill Gang Review
Property was great for us. 8 adults, 3 children and 1 infant. Pool worked out good for our kids and the beach is surprisingly close.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pam K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2023
House was clean and we enjoyed our week. Could not find the single bed but we figured iur sleeping arrangements
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K. A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to St Augustine
Property was great! We were there for a friends wedding. Shared the house with another family. Plenty of room. Layout of house was great and met our needs. Loved the location. Short walk to beach and about 10-15 minutes to downtown St Augustine.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Time Was Had By All The Family
House was clean and had plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone in our group. Four Large bedrooms, each with it's own ensuite bathroom, each had their own TV plus a HUGE TV in the family room. Lots of seating at dining room and kitchen tables with stools at a bar counter in the kitchen. Pool was very small but screen enclosed porch was lovely this time of year, lots of seating there also. Only complaint I have was the liquid hand soap in the bathroom we used wasn't just soap it was very watered down, didn't feel like my hands got clean when I washed them. Feel like I'm being petty mentioning that but thought maybe the owners didn't know maybe the cleaning service did this. I think it was only in the one bathroom. We had one maintenance issue, that was resolved in a timely manner. Sandy at First Choice was great to work with and answered all our questions promptly. We had a wonderful time and if we need this large of a house again we would definitely stay at Carpe Diem. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
St Augustine
Structure Type
Private vacation home