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Pet-Friendly Vilano Beach Coastal Retreat

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Beach nearby
Dining
Exterior detail
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Place, Vilano Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Usina Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Castle Otttis
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Pet-Friendly Vilano Beach Coastal Retreat

🌊 Welcome to The True Blue Cottage — Your Coastal Escape 🌊

Experience coastal comfort at The True Blue Cottage, a newer, pet-friendly beach home just steps from the Intracoastal Waterway and Boating Club Dock. Perfectly positioned for boating, beach days, dining, and historic sightseeing, this inviting retreat offers the best of Vilano Beach living—only minutes from downtown St. Augustine.

Launch your boat, stroll to waterfront dining, or take a short walk to the beach. Then come home to relax in your private outdoor oasis with sunset views over the Intracoastal.

🏡 This charming beach home comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests and is ideal for families, couples, and group getaways.

Sleeping Arrangements

Master bedroom: King bed

Three additional bedrooms: Queen beds

Living room: Queen sleeper sofa

The bright, open living area is perfect for gathering, with 4 large HDTVs throughout the home. The fully stocked kitchen features a large island, dining for 8, plus 4 bar seats—ideal for meals, game nights, and morning coffee.

🌿 Outdoor Living — Embrace the Coastal Lifestyle

Amazing outdoor space for lounging & BBQ grilling

Fully enclosed, pet-friendly yard

Outdoor dining area

Spacious patio with rocking chairs

Sunset views over the Intracoastal

Perfect for relaxing with friends and family after a day on the water or at the beach.

📍 Prime Location Highlights

Steps from the Intracoastal Waterway

Steps from Boating Club Dock (launch your toys)

Beach access: ¼ mile away (5-minute walk)

3 blocks to Aunt Kate’s Restaurant

Walking distance to North Beach Park & Lockett Bridge

7-minute drive to Historic Downtown St. Augustine

3 miles to Guana State Park

🌟 Your Comfort, Our Priority

Free high-speed Wi-Fi

Fully stocked kitchen with dishwasher

Keurig & regular coffee pot

In-unit washer & dryer

Beach towels provided

Pack-and-Play

🐾 Pet-Friendly

Fully enclosed yard

Pet-friendly (fees apply)

🔐 Safety & House Rules:

Exterior cameras only, smoke & CO alarms.

Must be 25+ to book.

No smoking, vaping, parties, or large gatherings.

Quiet hours 10 PM–7 AM.

$300 security deposit hold & signed renter agreement required.

🚗 Parking & Extras

Sleeps 10 (10 guests max at all times)

Snowbird-friendly (call for a quote)

🛺 Optional Golf Cart Rentals

We’ve partnered with Finn Golf Carts for on-premises rentals. Cruise the neighborhood, nearby restaurants, parks, or beach access in a 4-or 6-seat cart.
Email for availability & details.

🌅 Book Your Stay at The True Blue Cottage! 🌅

Whether you're boating on the Intracoastal, relaxing at the beach, or exploring historic St. Augustine, The True Blue Cottage offers the perfect coastal home base for unforgettable memories.

Your dream getaway is ready and waiting.
Every detail has been crafted with your comfort and enjoyment in mind.

We look forward to hosting you at The True Blue Cottage! 💙✨
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Vilano Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and a washer/dryer.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washer/dryer and 2 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 1-minute drive from Vilano Beach and 10 minutes from St. George Street
As a guest of Pet-Friendly Vilano Beach Coastal Retreat, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guests must sign Rental Agreement.
Security hold up to $500.
Minimum age of primary renter is 25 and must be present during the entire stay.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Pet Friendly Intracoastal Views Fenced Yard
Brand NEW 4 Bedroom Steps TO THE Beach Inter Coastal
Pet Friendly | Intracoastal Views | Fenced Yard St. Augustine
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Pet-Friendly Vilano Beach Coastal Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

J L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very responsive and great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location, location:) Very nicely appointed with all necessities!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful neighborhood and beach access…loved the fenced yard for my dog
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house had everything we needed for our extended stay (5 weeks)! We loved the quiet, walkable and friendly neighborhood. Watching the beautiful sunsets from the yard was an added bonus. Tamara was very responsive with any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 40 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in a great location. Short walk from the beach and in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms Pet-friendly Fenced in backyard Short walk to the beach Close to St Augustine and all the attractions but far enough away to relax and have quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Good location. Clean and good communication.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was conveniently located to beach and Vilano shops. The house was very comfortable and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura u.

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

Great Location

Nice house in a lovely neighborhood. Easy beach access.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra N.

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

Great get away

My husband and I enjoyed our stay .
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

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

Grandson’s first beach visit

All around great house, location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valenia S.

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

family vacation

plenty room nice short walk to beach enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, more spacious than the pictures reflect. Quiet neighborhood, close to river and beach. Great stay, will consider again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Great property

This was the perfect property for our group. We definitely appreciated the attention to cleanliness, the nice yard and proximity to the beach.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rae J.

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

Beach trip

Great house!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as decribed. We enjoyed our stay. The only negitive i have is the mattresses were too hard for our liking. Nothing wrong with them just very firm!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Great Stay

Cute house in a nice neighborhood, within walking distance from the ocean. Loved the amenities such as beach gear and grill! Throughly loved our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Casey R.

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

Great stay!

We enjoyed our time at True Blue! Property was very clean and location was perfect for all we wanted to do. Tamara, the property manager was very responsive even before we ever arrived.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

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

Excellent location

We had a great stay at this property. The best thing for us was definitely the location. Walking distance to the beach and a short drive to shops, restaurants and Downtown St. Augustine.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly C.

Wonderful place to say. Plenty of room and had everything you would need.

Close to the river and ocean.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie L.

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

True Blue is a wonderful home away from home

This property is even prettier than the pictures portrayed It is so pretty, comfortable, well stocked, and the location is convenient to everything we were doing. We felt very safe there.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

andy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Wonderful spot!

This was the second time staying at True Blue and it was wonderful! It’s in a cute neighborhood that is really close to the beach and our favorite restaurant, Aunt Kate’s. The house is clean and large enough for our teens and we always have our little dog with us. We will definitely be back next summer. Tamara is the best hostess!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Victoria R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The couch and rug in the living room were heavy stained and dirty. The bed sheets/linens were stained and sandy. The master bath had drain flies. The bath towels/linens were stained, and we were asked if we were open to having a showing of showing for potential buyers during our stay. The rental was in rough shape and felt neglected.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Very nice

We enjoyed our stay. Close to everything., clean and well stocked. Plenty of room and beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019