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Sunny oceanfront home with balcony, full kitchen, central AC, & washer/dryer

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6114 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space

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.

Sunny oceanfront home with balcony, full kitchen, central AC, & washer/dryer

Historic Cottage at Summerhaven

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Welcome to this one-of-a-kind vacation home in Summer Haven, Florida. If you're looking for a place to truly get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, look no further. You'll enjoy front-row seats to the most spectacular sunrises in the country, as well as fabulous surf and excellent opportunities to collect shells. Drive into town to find local eateries, arts, entertainment, historical landmarks, and an array of family-friendly activities.

Inside, you'll be met with a bright interior and warm feeling of welcome throughout the space. The open concept promotes togetherness, and no conversation will be lost here! Gather around the grand fireplace to exchange stories, or to take in a movie night on the large TV. Hobby chefs will love preparing grand meals and beach picnic snacks in the full kitchen, equipped with all the cupboard room you'll ever need. A lovely walk-in shower is perfect to wash off the sand and sunscreen at the end of the day. If you need to stay connected, a dedicated workspace is available in one of the guest rooms. With four beds, there's plenty of room for everyone to get a restful night's sleep from the day's activities.

Things to Know
This home's road is only accessible with 4x4 wheel drive.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.

Dock details:

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1229 sq ft (114 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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

Property is also known as

82832

About the neighborhood

Map
St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Matanzas Inlet - 13 min walk
  • Marineland of Florida - 4 min drive
  • Fort Matanzas National Monument - 4 min drive
  • Marineland Beach - 4 min drive
  • Palm Coast Beach - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Commander's Shellfish Camp - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Captain's BBQ, Bait & Tackle - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Island Ice Cream Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ragga Surf Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sunny oceanfront home with balcony, full kitchen, central AC, & washer/dryer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sunny oceanfront home with balcony, full kitchen, central AC, & washer/dryer?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sunny oceanfront home with balcony, full kitchen, central AC, & washer/dryer?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sunny oceanfront home with balcony, full kitchen, central AC, & washer/dryer located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Augustine vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Matanzas River and Matanzas Inlet. Faver-Dykes State Park and Fort Matanzas National Monument are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Sunny oceanfront home with balcony, full kitchen, central AC, & washer/dryer Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

John C.

Beautiful old Florida beach house
Loved the location. Hated the road construction.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Dafne L.

Beautiful private cottage
We enjoyed our stay as a family of 5, the girls loved the sand dune in the backyard. The beach was very private, we loved that! The sunrises are amazing and dolphins love swimming at the front and to close out the day with an amazing sunset at the back porch! We will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage
I didn't think you could find oceanfront property as quie as this location, but it exists. It is a historic charming location built in the 1800's, but with the amenities added that you need in the modern world. Only a few minutes away from restaurants, shopping, etc. and just a short drive from St. Augustine. We are looking forward to visiting again!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H., Suches, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great short stay in the historic hut
We loved this place. Water on both sides with great views. Comfortable cottage with beautiful heart pine floors. We enjoyed the old Florida atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

stephanie w.

Great long weekend
We came down for a long weekend and had a great relaxing time. The house is so cute and you can see the sunrise and sunset from the upper deck of the house. The beach was almost empty and there were lots of shells. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Wesley L.

Wonderful ocean view
We very much enjoy staying at this property for many different reasons but one of the most amazing one is the view of the ocean. Currently, and May 2024, the road is being rebuilt with major construction going on. So if you’re considering staying here, in the near future, you may want to look into the noise factor. Would be the one to have them

10/10 Excellent

S K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
The road is washed out. We had to find our own way there past a “Road Closed” sign. VRBO didn’t give us the address for the location until well after we were told we could check-in. A little bumpy but we made it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
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6/10 Okay

austin w.

Location
The view and location of the hut are absolutely phenomenal. Short walk to the beach and view of the ocean right from the living room. My only issues were security/privacy related. Be aware there is not a single curtain on any window except for 2 of the bedrooms. So privacy felt almost non existent to me. The windows in the bedrooms also have no way to lock them. Meaning anyone could just slide up the window and enter the hut with ease. But all and all it was a nice stay and I would consider staying again if I saw these issues were fixed.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet reflection
The house is secluded, the road is only used by residents, so lovely sunrise from the crow's nest perch on top of the house. Same location, looking west, and you watch the sunset. The old house has a new AC/Heating system and renovated bathroom. These features gave you modern comfort along side the charm of old wood floors, stone fireplace and wraparound porch. Easy access to A1A made it simple to get to town. Vacasa was very responsive to questions and proactive on checking to make sure all was well. The road out front was a bit of a concern, but we didn't have a problem. We would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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6/10 Okay

Rebecca C.

Lights out
House was cute, but no electricity in 2 out of 3 bedrooms and in the dining room. Stairwell up to 2nd floor landing was not supported by exterior post and felt unsafe at highest point.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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2/10 Terrible

Tom S.

Nice house, but not all what it looks like.
The inside of this vacation home is very quaint/rustic looking and matches up to the pictures of the description. The outside though is a different story. Several pictures show a “lagoon” in the back of the house and a small beach at the bottom of the rocks. The lagoon is no longer there and has been filled in with sand since at least 2007 according to google maps. The ocean comes right up to the rocks even at low tide. If you want to use the beach with kids, you need to walk a 1/4-1/2 mile south to where there are no boulders in the water. We felt very deceived with the pictures that are still being used to show the area outside the house. In addition, the owners of this house also own the house next door and are doing work on it. Every day their handyman was over to use electricity, constant construction noise, and one day we had contractors just walk into the house as we were sitting in there. We brought this incident up with Vacasa and the last message from them was “noted”. Lastly, some reviews mentioned road construction noise. It is not road construction, they are building a sea wall. During the week you have constant construction equipment driving back and forth and pounding steal plates into the ground. There was no communication or warning from Vacasa about this and it was very loud to the point we spent most of the day away from the house. Be warned there is little to no communication except for your access to the house, and the pictures do not reflect what the house looks like. We will not be renting again at this cost.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon
My husband and I stayed here for our honeymoon and it was perfect. We enjoyed many mornings and evenings spent on the lookout above the house. It was a perfect, relaxing getaway we desperately needed. We had only one issue with the microwave towards the end of our stay but they were quick to assess the issue and help us out.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Suzie D.

Beautiful views!
Great place with private beach.
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8/10 Good

Jennifer J.

Rustic historic home has a beautiful location
My children and I loved our stay at this historic home at a wonderful location with incredible views. However this is a rustic home, and I think it's pretty much impossible to keep the bugs out. We had a problem with sugar ants and spiders. The agency came out and put out bait which helped. My daughter ended up sleeping in my bedroom because the spiders seemed to be in/near her bed and she ended up with quite a few bites and the ants in the kitchen and dining area, we just got used to making sure we didn't leave any food out and anything unsealed we kept in the frig so we managed. However, we are from florida and used to bugs, it may be a nightmare for anyone not used to them. The kitchen was pretty well stocked however if you plan on cooking a lot, as I did, you may want to bring your own pans and knives. The pans were scratched teflon and the knives were not very sharp. Everything else was wonderful and we will stay again but may request bug control before we arrive and bring a few conveniences from home. I am so glad the house still stands after so many hurricanes!
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10/10 Excellent

Raquel T.

Nice place to stay with family
We love this place