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Boathouse Cottage, Historic District Pvt Pier 1 blk to Trolley & Fort

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.

Boathouse Cottage, Historic District Pvt Pier 1 blk to Trolley & Fort

Entire Cottage, private pier and deck, water birds&sea life, kayaking and more.
Boathouse Cottage on the Bay is .01 to city gates

Our beautifully renovated Boat House/Carriage House is located on direct waterfront with ocean view of inlet and the bay/river in St Aug.property and between two National Shrines within a 10 minutes walk. The Shrine of Our Lady de la Leche at Mission de Dios is the oldest Marian Shrine in the US and was most recently elevated to a National Shrine by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Greek Orthodox National Shrine St Photios is located about 10 minutes down on St George St. Walk the Bridge of Lions which is about 10 minutes walking through the fort green and along the bay front by the horse and carriages. Trolleys and Ripley's are 1 block away. Restaurants and town 5 to 10 minute walk. Relax on the screened covered patio and watch the soldiers load the cannons. Awesome!

Located at the water’s edge, this extraordinary 1920’s home once served as a working boathouse! And while it’s maritime charm still remains, the newly updated accommodations feature all the comforts of home.

Two beautifully appointed bedrooms and a comfortable queen sized pull-out couch in the spacious Florida Room serve as your sleeping options, accompanied by two full baths with your choice of a tub or shower.

Along with the fantastic Florida Room, you’ll find a delightful screened in porch that will have you kicking back to sip a cool beverage as you enjoy the parade of seagoing vessels that pass along your view of the waterway throughout the day.

However, it is truly the majesty of waking to the spectacular sunrise and closing the day bathed in the glow of the afternoon sunset that will have you know that you have chosen the ideal location for your getaway to St. Augustine!

There are dozens of wonderful restaurants in the city, however if it is homemade that you prefer, a fully equipped gourmet kitchen and new gas BBQ grill are at the ready for you to enjoy.

You will also have access to everything from a combination gas range/electric oven, microwave, coffee maker, and dining/cooking/service ware to express your culinary expertise. The kitchen also features a washer/dryer so no need to overpack!

Native seagulls and pelicans love our private pier but they are more than happy to share it, so BYOK Bring Your Own Kayak or rent one locally. If you prefer a guided tour, there are many experts in town who want nothing more than to impart their wealth of knowledge with comprehensive tours of our marshes, waterways, and local sea life.

We have private parking for our guests so tuck away your keys and pack some comfortable shoes. Walking is a great way to get about town, with the heart of the city ten minutes away. There are also additional unique ways to traverse the cobblestone streets. You may opt to hail a romantic horse-drawn carriage or hop aboard an old fashioned trolley. The inexpensive pedi-cabs are also a fun experience.

The Castillo de San Marcos will be your neighbor to the south while in residence and is a “must see” (or hear) with it’s daily cannon firings! A day at the beach, galleries, iconic historic venues, antiquing, and plenty of shopping in the city or the outlet malls will have you ready to plan a return visit, so book now. Your warm welcome is waiting!

Property manager

John Niemi

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,545 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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)
Note from host: Pet fees are NOT NEGOTIABLE

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, a first aid kit, 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

About the neighborhood

Map
St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Street - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Flagler College - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lightner Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪River & Fort Restaurant & Roof Top Lounge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Columbia Restaurant - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Meehan's Irish Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪St Augustine Seafood Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ann O'Malley's - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Boathouse Cottage, Historic District Pvt Pier 1 blk to Trolley & Fort 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 Boathouse Cottage, Historic District Pvt Pier 1 blk to Trolley & Fort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boathouse Cottage, Historic District Pvt Pier 1 blk to Trolley & Fort?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boathouse Cottage, Historic District Pvt Pier 1 blk to Trolley & Fort located?

Located in Uptown, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Matanzas River, St. George Street, and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. Ripley's Believe It Or Not and St. Augustine and St. Johns County Visitor Information Center are also within 5 minutes.

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Boathouse Cottage, Historic District Pvt Pier 1 blk to Trolley & Fort Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 170 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

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

Second Time Staying at Boathouse Cottage

Beautiful scenery, super clean, well stocked supplies. Everything is in walking distance!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Stay!

Comfortable, inviting and perfectly located. Looking forward to a return visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Excellent

Excellent location and comfortable home
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M.

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

Wonderful Saty

I've been to this property multiple times and we love the location and proximity to downtown.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerelynn F.

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

Hurricane Helene

The dates we selected was over hurricane Helene. We watched the storm over the river. The wind was very strong uplifting a tree to fall just short of our rental. The location can’t be beat! Close enough to walk to attractions without having to fight parking. We especially enjoyed fishing from the dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Fantastic quite cottage on waters edge

This was one of the best equipped cottages I’ve stayed in. It’s in a great location on the waters edge and within walking distance of all the attractions and restaurants. It was also very peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Cynthia M.

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

Great location, ok house

Location was great...house not so much. Yard was a mess, next door property was a meaamessmess.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leonard S.

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

Great location

Everything was just as described and a short walk to everything
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

St Augustine summer 2024

The boathouse is an awesome spot to stay. The location is fabulous. The screened in porch is great for having morning coffee. My husband loved fishing off the private dock. We could walk to lots of restaurants and leave the car behind. We would totally stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Connie R.

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

April getaway

Everything was great, as usual. We love the location but the property could use some updates.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Unique waterfront

Unique location, close to downtown, but quiet and waterfront with a dock. Cabin was clean, linens were nice, view was awesome. Management could do more with pest management, 4 roaches were in the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

What a view!

Cottage is well appointed and very cute. Clean except for seeing bugs and evidence of bugs. Saw 4-5 but this is Florida. Porch is outdated but adequate. Host communicated well in beginning but waited for several replies. Was granted an early check in but when we got there there the cleaner was still there. She had an emergency and not sure host communicated about early check in. Nice place and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phoebe B.

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

Beautiful location!

We had a short family trip to St Augustine. The home was beautifully appointed and the location can't be beat! We would love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

WONDERFUL

It was exactly as advertised. Such a quiet, beautifully decorated cottage. Fully stocked wth everything you would need for your home to run smoothly. Loved the private pier. Can walk to downtown attractions and restaurants, so close beaches. We will be back ne t year
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica Y.

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

Great get away

Wonderful stay! I didn’t have to move my car all weekend because this house is perfectly located for spending time in the historic district! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Hope H.

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

Excellent location to discover St Augustine

This was a great place to stay, close to the fort and many downtown attractions and restaurants. My only problem was the coffee maker didn't work, otherwise it was really a perfect place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andria C.

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

Centrally located

Beautiful home on the water with lovely sunrises. The kitchen is well stocked with a lot of little extras like beer mugs in the fridge ready for a cold one! We enjoyed fishing off the dock and even caught a keeper snapper. The house is centrally located within walking distance to several restaurants, shopping and venues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen W.

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

The best spot in St. Augustine!

The house is adorably decorated and immaculate. Every single thing about the house was perfect. We spent evenings sitting on the dock at the end of the pier, and it was the most relaxing time we’ve had in a long while. So easy to walk to restaurants or bars. The nightlife in St. Augustine isn’t too crazy. My favorites of the trip - seeing manatees, from the dock, the view of the fort lit up at night, and the Bridgebof Lions. Come here for the most relaxing time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley E.

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

House on the water

We loved the location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond M.

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

Great location

This is our second time staying and we love the place and the location is perfect. We will definetly be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

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

Perfect Stay!

Wonderful home, clean, inviting, and an incredibly convenient location. Hosts are absolutely wonderful and helpful, and I highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Wonderful St. Augustine

This place was so amazing! The house had everything we needed! The view of the Fort and being right on the water was so nice. Its close to every thing! The kids loved it too! We will definitely want to stay again :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

It was wonderful!

Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Birthday relaxation perfection

I was looking for a romantic and private getaway for my birthday and this was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Tranquil Escape with Spectacular Views

From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by a panorama of breathtaking scenery that seemed to stretch the horizon. As promised, the accommodations were exactly as depicted in the photos. One of the highlights of our stay was the unrivaled proximity to downtown, allowing us to explore Saint Augustine with ease.
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2024