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

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Outdoor dining
Smart TV
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12204 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

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

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outdoor.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

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
  • Power boating nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Jet skiing 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

  • 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

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 - 0.9 km
  • Butler Beach State Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Crescent Beach - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 10 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Anastasia State Park - 10 min drive - 10.6 km

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.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 153 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 153 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

david K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tatiana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Maravillosa casa, hermosa, cómoda y amplia
Casa muy linda, bien equipada, tiene espacios grandes para disfrutar con comodidad la estadía. Nos sorprendió que es mejor mucho más linda en la realidad que lo que muestran las fotos (sugiero un upgrade de las fotos, no le hacen justicia a lo hermosa que es la casa) Excelente comunicación con David, siempre muy atento a todo lo que necesitábamos.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

GEORGE B., Longwood, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Lynda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Nancy H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Good location rental
The location of the house was good. It was close to the beach and places to eat. Our family was in town for the weekend and we wanted to be at the beach. There were two tvs downstairs and none ujpstairs, even though there were three bedrooms upstairs. The house was not clean. There was a pair of underwear and pants under the sink in the downstairs bathroom. The lower kitchen cabinets were not clean. The fan in the living room had a lot of dust on the fan blades. The couches in the living room need to be replaced due to wear. The pool needs to be remarcited. The marcite is flaking off the pool. There were no extra towels provided. Our stay was for three nights. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks!
We enjoyed our stay so much. The neighborhood was quiet and the home was peaceful. The pool looks small but amazing how they made it to be a perfect swimming pool. The side yard for my dog was perfect. Our hosts were great and very helpful and friendly, although we were only 2 streets from the ocean we didn’t explore much as the point was to just do nothing and it was GREAT. I definitely recommend and would stay here again. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. Linda
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daquan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Location was great, and i really enjoyed this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri Jo I.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Jack K., savannah,ga

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Terrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for what we needed
The home was perfectly suited for 7 people. Never felt overcrowded. We lived the pool - perfect after being in the sun and salty water all day. This property was VERY clean, which was very appreciated. Overall we plan to come back next year for another beach and fishing trip, and hope this property is available to rent when we do!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dr. Monica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Bill s., BG Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Edward B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Alana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, Great Location, Pool Home
We loved the location of the home. You could hear the ocean just stepping out of car. The home was very clean and was perfect size for family. Wish we would have reserved the home long.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joy D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Charlene A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Juan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Last minute getaway
We stayed at this property we chose at the last minute with some out of town guest. Stayed only for 2 nights. It was very close to a beautiful beach with free parking and lots of nearby shopping and restaurants. Very clean great amenities. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay in the blue dolphin verbo house at butler beach.
We had a great time. The pool was a hit with our adult children and thier spouses. Our granddaughter enjoyed the pool also. The beach was fantastic. We went to a few restaurants 2 were hits other one not so great. We each went separate ways sight seeing.But the over all experience was fabulous. Look for a return stay with you again
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023