Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage

We’ve been using VRBO since 1998, including several rentals in the St. Augustine Beach area over the past five years. We’ve also booked directly through agencies, so we have a good sense of both the area and what to expect.We stayed at this house for two weeks and had a great experience. The price is excellent for what you get, and the listing is accurate. Communication with Joey was excellent—he quickly replaced the coffee maker, which was the only issue we had.The House:For an older home, it has been nicely updated, including a Bosch dishwasher. The front area is spacious, and the house was clean. The photos don’t show the updated backyard, which now has a paver stone patio that connects to a walkway crossing the entire yard to a firepit. The house is well-stocked with everything you need for the beach and park: about six chairs, an umbrella, boogie boards, a wagon, a pickleball set. The Location:The best feature is the location—right across the street from beach access. You do have to cross A1A, but it wasn’t a big deal for us or our two teens. The beach at Surfside Park is usually uncrowded, with plenty of space. A lifeguard is only present on weekends, so if you have little kids, you may want to check details with the county. The neighborhood is laid-back, and just a block away you’ll find a quiet park while Publix and the town center (with a coffee shop) are less than half a mile away, easily walkable either along the beach or via quiet back roads.

Family trip We had a blast, the house was so nice and close to the beach. We loved learning the history of the area.

Capo cottage Cute cottage with a Beach vibe. Great gathering space and convenient to everything. Lovely outdoor space and nice privacy. Our host was great !!!