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Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal

Escape to our beautiful retreat where you can stargaze by night, explore historic St Augustine city center just minutes away and enjoy Butler Beach's expansive white powder shores.

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal

Our Blue Dolphin Beach Retreat is located in a popular beach neighborhood with off-beach parking or drive-on beach access. It's near shopping, restaurants and the intracoastal. The heated pool is located just off the living room. The downstairs master suite has a large walk-in closet, walk-in shower and bathtub. The house has one large television in the living room and one in the master bedroom with Wi-Fi.
Fully stocked kitchen.

2nd Bedroom is located also downstairs with view to the pool.
Half bath off foyer.
Three large bedrooms are located upstairs with updated bath.
The 2.5-story high cathedral ceilings give the home a very open and bright, airy feeling.
The living room fireplace offers a magnificent focal point. The large front kitchen wing has two expansive dining areas, stainless appliances, granite countertops, tall cabinets, and a breakfast bar.

The St. Augustine and St Johns County area have a great variety of golf courses for players of every level and skill.

The house is located 12 minutes from downtown and just a short drive to the beach. Our beautiful beach offers access to 4x4 vehicles and public free parking. There are bicycles for rent, as well, nearby. Butler Beach, where this house is located, is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the northeast of Florida. It’s an expansive white powder beach! You’ll find fisherman, bikers when the tide recedes, walkers, surfers, kite boarders, shell gatherers, and of course sun bathers! St. Augustine city center, only 10 minutes north, is the most ancient, gorgeous city in Florida...and America for that matter! It hosts restaurants, stunning historic churches, some of the finest art galleries and a myriad of chic boutique shops. The first Friday of every month features an Art Walk, where some galleries even serve refreshments and stay open in the evening. As you walk cobble stone streets you have opportunity to explore history all around you, often hearing church bells. You can sight see through horse and buggy or trolley tours, or just shop til you drop! You will want to return year after year! Make sure to head downtown to go on one of our Ghost Tours or to grab a bite to eat at our buzzing restaurant district on the water. Afterwards, return to the quiet beach neighborhood where you can stargaze the night away!

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.

The pool heater thermostat is set to a temperature between 78 and 85 degrees F, depending on the time of the year. If the daytime air temp doesn't get above 58 degrees the pool will have a difficult time staying heated. Our pool technician comes on Tuesdays to check the chemicals and Fridays to clean. Our lawn/landscape professional comes on Wednesdays. These dates are subject to change based on weather or other factors, but in general that is when they are scheduled.

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.

EV Charging: There is a fee of $5 per day if you will be charging an electric vehicle at the home.

Property manager

David Manaute

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

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
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outdoor.

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

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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
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: With pet fee, no aggressive breeds, and NO CATS!

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The pool will be a hit with the kids.

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 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 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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Newer House Beach Intercoastal St Augustine
Beautiful Newer House Beach Intercoastal
Beautiful Newer Beach Intercoastal St Augustine
Beautiful Newer Beach Intercoastal
Beautiful Newer House Beach Intercoastal St Augustine
Beautiful Newer House Beach Intercoastal
Beautiful Newer Beach Intercoastal St Augustine
Beautiful Newer Intercoastal

About the neighborhood

Map
St Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Butler Beach - 10 min walk
  • Butler Beach State Park - 12 min walk
  • Crescent Beach - 4 min drive
  • St. Augustine Beach - 10 min drive
  • Anastasia State Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪World Famous Oasis Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casa Benedetto's Ristorante - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Commander's Shellfish Camp - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salt Water Cowboys - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal located?

Located in Butler Beach, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Matanzas River and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from St. Augustine Beach. Butler Beach and Butler Beach State Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 156 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daquan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay
Location was great, and i really enjoyed this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

david K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family
Great to have a beautiful place for family. Rained the entire time so great being indoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
Beautiful and comfortable home a perfect place for our annual girls weekend get away. Thank you to our wonderful hosts who made communication easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property!
The house was nice and spacious. Located super close to the beach and right down the road from downtown St Augustine, where there was plenty to do. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jack K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our grandsons enjoyed the pool very much. very close to beach and places to eat out
the house was very well lending to a family. plenty of bedrooms and privacy, we all enjoyed the pool .
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Claude R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend
We were looking for a 5 bedrooms house That’s what we got Ce fut à la hauteur de nos attentes
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location & Host
Our family visited Butler Beach for a quick getaway before school started. The house, location, pool, beach and attentiveness of property host was amazing!! David was quick to respond to our questions and made sure we were taken care of. The dog-friendly beach was enjoyed by our family pooch. Beach was a few minute walk, so everyone had a great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill s., BG Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Great location , quiet neighborhood, close to everything, loved the heated pool . Immediate response to questions and concerns , definitely stay again !
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C., Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We had a great time and would stay there again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri Jo I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home
The home is beautiful. Close to everything we had planned and easy to find. Honestly bigger than we needed, but we were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
It is a very beautiful home and it is in a nice neighborhood. The kids loved the pool. It had enough room for our family. Thank you for such a nice place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and price
exactly what we needed and location and communication was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week-long stay at the Blue Dolphin
Everything about this property was wonderful. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, etc. The pool was great for a swim anytime we wanted and the beds were comfortable. The location was close enough to the beach to walk, but we choose this area because you can drive right up onto the beach and set up your site without having to carry all your stuff from the house. This is a great house for your family to stay and we plan on returning to this house in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best beach house and pool!
We enjoyed our stay very much! The pool is perfect and the ramp to the beach at Mary Street is just a hop away. Can’t wait to stay here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial Day weekend getaway
Overall the house was large and airy and in a great location. Lots of beds, nice pool and just a few blocks from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We stayed at the Blue Dolphin rental for three nights. There was plenty of space for a large family and our kids really loved the pool. The neighborhood was conveniently located near the beach and stores/restaurants (dollar general and publix are just a few minutes away). The neighborhood was safe, secure and we had zero issues. We are overly observant in regards to safety concerns as we have both served in law enforcement capacities and we would stay at this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blue Dolphin Serenity
Awesome place- Awesome location-Owners really cared that your stay was comfortable and Serene! I hope I will be able to come back next back. Thank you David and Patti!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter at St. Augustine
Nice House. Nice Location. Convenient to St. Augustine. Good communication from owners. Neighbors were pleasant to talk to.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house short walk from beach!
We were able to walk to the beach and enjoys time in the pool could not have asked for a better trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Party
Very clean. As described. Only minor issues that were relayed to Property Manager on departure.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
The owners were prompt when I had questions, the house was beautiful, quiet neighborhood. I have no complaints about anything, and will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location & Pool in Butler Beach
Our family had a great stay. House had plenty of space. Both kids and adults loved the pool. Centrally located in Butler beach and just a few minutes walk to the beach for sunrise or bay for sunset. Will definitely look to book when we are back in the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun getaway
Good location and very spacious. Took a short weekend getaway. House is close to the beach. Pool was a great addition for the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Monica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Retreat!
So well thought out, great location close to ocean and restaurants, immaculate (and warm!) pool, super communication w hosts! Two military families needing a breath of fun and fresh air and this was perfect for us! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous all the way around
My family reunion was held here and the ONLY complaint was everyone wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023