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BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach!

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Interior
Beach nearby
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly

Explore the area

Map
St Augustine, FL
  • Popular LocationCastle Otttis5 min walk
  • Popular LocationVilano Beach10 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. George Street10 min drive
  • AirportJacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)62 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach!

This four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home with four king beds will comfortably accommodate up to 12 guests, so bring the whole family!

Why choose between the beach and a pool? Carpe Diem has both! Swim in your own private, screened-in heated swimming pool or head just 125 hundred steps to the private, friendly beach.

The home contains bed & bath linens, a garden tub, hardwood floors…great care, and attention to detail – it provides a beautiful vacation! We pride ourselves on cleanliness and assure you of an extremely clean and inviting home upon arrival so that you may relax and enjoy your visit! There are a wide variety of amenities, including a Freezer, Microwave, Ice Maker, Oven, Ceiling Fans, Refrigerator, Wi-Fi access, Coffee Maker, Keurig, Cooking Range, Televisions, Cookware, Dish Washer, Utensils, Washer and Dryer, a Wet Bar, and much more.

The house is two levels, with beautiful landscaping outside and wonderfully decorated on the inside!

One hundred twenty-five steps to the beach from an easy path on one side and a 2-minute walk to the Inter-coastal Waterway on the other. This quiet but hip area of Vilano/North Beach is famous for surfing, paddle boarding, fishing, shark teeth hunting, and much more. You can walk, bike, or drive to many great restaurants within minutes. Our comfortable home is a 5-minute drive to the fun & activity-filled oldest town in America, St. Augustine! The Vilano Beach pier is a 2-minute car drive away (or a 40-minute beach walk), where you'll find a Publix Grocery Store and a mini outdoor mall. A local Post Office, Bait & Gear store, a boat rental facility and gas dock, a local pub, and more restaurants near and on the Intercoastal beach are in the same area. It is a 20-minute drive to the home of the PGA at TPC Sawgrass and a 2.5-hour drive to Disney World.

The pool can be heated to a maximum of 84 degrees for an additional $150/week or less. Pool heat must be added to your reservation at least 48 hours before arrival. Please note that we do not heat the pool from Memorial Day through mid-September.

Property manager

Marty

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool on site
  • Tennis
  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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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

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 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Beautiful Pool Home Very Spacious Sleeps 14 Steps Beach House
Beautiful Pool Home Very Spacious Sleeps 14 Steps Beach
Beautiful Pool Home Very Spacious Sleeps 14 Steps Beach House
BIG Pool Home ~ Very Spacious ~ Steps to the Beach
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Beautiful Pool Home Very Spacious Sleeps 14 Steps Beach House

About the neighborhood

St. Augustine

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Vilano Beach, a neighborhood in St. Augustine. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Vilano Beach and St. Augustine Beach, while St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum and World Golf Village are cultural highlights. St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum and Bayfront Carpet Golf are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Castle Otttis - 5 min walk
  • Vilano Beach - 10 min walk
  • St. George Street - 10 min drive
  • Flagler College - 11 min drive
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Schooner's Seafood House - 11 min drive
  • Beaches at Vilano - 6 min drive
  • The Spot Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Brisky's BBQ - 10 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach! located?

Located in Vilano Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Tolomato River and Vilano Beach. Castle Otttis and Usina Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 82 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trina P., Hahira, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
We loved our stay. The house was excellent - so clean. Loved the amount of towels!! We thought the very short walk to the beach was great - so close. The location was perfect - close to everything. We WILL visit again.❤️
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah H., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family house
Great house, great time! The layout of the house — with all the shared spaces on the ground floor and all bedrooms upstairs — was convenient and well thought-out. We had all the room we needed and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spring break
Contact with the property management was outstanding! They returned my messages super fast. Even though it was in a neighbor hood off the beach it took us less time walking to the beach than if we were in a condo on the beach. Easy crossing A1A to beach walkover. No stairs. Beach is not crowded and is a paradise for finding shells. This house is large so you won't be bumping in to each other. Great time with family.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro M., St. Augustine

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Thanksgiving!
Great stay! Home had all we needed for our family get together! Everything worked out perfectly! Thanks Marty!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daughter's Wedding
We rented this house for my daughter's wedding at tge Lightener Museum. My parents and my sisters joined us. The house was perfect with every bedroom having it's own bathroom. The pool was also a hut with my niece and nephews. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Fall Vacation
The house was great. Very clean and well appointed for a beach getaway. Short walk to the beach. Short drive to historic St Augustine. Reaxing and so much fun!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Angela B.

Beware before you book this property!
We selected this property over several others because it was spacious, we had 8 guests, some were not couples. We also liked the fact that it had a pool and beach access and parking. We planned to spend several days enjoying the beach. This did not happen, we had to drive to a different beach. Much to our disappointment, this property has several misleading items in the listing. Beach access is a joke. You must side step down a sand slope of about 10 feet or climb multiple stairs over A1A carrying beach supplies, your wagon and ice chests, it was a nightmare! The pool is tiny with sand debris. The bed rooms were all ok with the exception of the pull out sofa beds. You will be sleeping on springs and no sheets to fit. One bedroom had the carpet tacks exposed at the bathroom doorway. One guest cut her foot entering. We placed a throw rug over the tacks to prevent future injuries. Roaches and spiders where throughout the house. Spray service did spray, but to no avail. Fan & lights were broken. The master bathroom had mold in the grout lines, we were told that the grout was discolored. The garage had a strong mildew smell. We attempted to air it out. The a/c was out for 2 nights with temperatures reaching 88, it was unbearable. Many amenities are misleading. Just beware, read all the reviews, the property is not well managed or maintained. These issues were not addressed during our stay. As well as others. We were not offered comp for even 1 night. Very dissatisfied!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

R. Todd W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Parker Hill Gang Review
Property was great for us. 8 adults, 3 children and 1 infant. Pool worked out good for our kids and the beach is surprisingly close.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pam K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer 2023
House was clean and we enjoyed our week. Could not find the single bed but we figured iur sleeping arrangements
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K. A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to St Augustine
Property was great! We were there for a friends wedding. Shared the house with another family. Plenty of room. Layout of house was great and met our needs. Loved the location. Short walk to beach and about 10-15 minutes to downtown St Augustine.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Time Was Had By All The Family
House was clean and had plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone in our group. Four Large bedrooms, each with it's own ensuite bathroom, each had their own TV plus a HUGE TV in the family room. Lots of seating at dining room and kitchen tables with stools at a bar counter in the kitchen. Pool was very small but screen enclosed porch was lovely this time of year, lots of seating there also. Only complaint I have was the liquid hand soap in the bathroom we used wasn't just soap it was very watered down, didn't feel like my hands got clean when I washed them. Feel like I'm being petty mentioning that but thought maybe the owners didn't know maybe the cleaning service did this. I think it was only in the one bathroom. We had one maintenance issue, that was resolved in a timely manner. Sandy at First Choice was great to work with and answered all our questions promptly. We had a wonderful time and if we need this large of a house again we would definitely stay at Carpe Diem. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vilano Beach vacation
The house, location and communication with property management were all excellent. The only cautionary comment that I have is regarding the size of the pool. If there are children involved, please note that the pool is quite small. However, the property is directly across the street from an ocean beach. All and all, very nice accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Moira F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
A lovely home, spacious and nicely furnished with walking distance to the beach and close to shopping and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Workation
My wife and 2 great friends of our enjoyed a few days of catching up while working during the day. Lots of space and very nice accommodations.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vincent L.

Liked: Cleanliness
St Augustine visit
Really enjoyed the accommodations this spacious house provided.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonni W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall nice property
Property wasn't quite as described. Although, it is a short walk to the beach- you do have to cross a 55mph highway to get to the beach (this was a little difficult for older members of our group & a bit dangerous for younger ones). We had a group of 14 family members with us. The 2 futons are actually very uncomfortable pull-out couches in 2 different living rooms & the 2 twin beds are rollaway beds. We had plenty of towels, but ran out of toilet paper halfway through the week with 14 people using bathrooms. They only supplied us with 1 extra roll in each bathroom. Also, lots of extra pillows, but no pillow cases. My suggestions to the home owner would be to supply a few 'extras' ie: extra toilet paper, paper towel, zip lock bags, more blankets, throw blankets, games, pillow cases, a binder with pamphlets of things to do in St. Augustine & restaurants would have been extremely helpful. Overall a fine experience, we never had any major issues that we needed to contact anyone about. Check in/out was very easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect size and location
I rented this house for my whole family to stay, 12 of us, and we never felt crowded or smushed. We had plenty of room. The beach is right across the road, which was super easy to get too. We really enjoyed our stay. The only problem was the oven went on the fritz in the evening, but the company called me back first thing the next day. We would definitely stay here again’
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
This house is absolutely perfect for extended family vacations. Very quick drive to downtown and easy beach access. The house has everything you could need.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
My family and I enjoyed our stay at this property. We thought it was a great location to get to several destinations in the area. The property is in need of some TLC, but nothing major that would spoil the stay. There are little things that need to be done though. My family of 6 stayed at the property and had Thanksgiving. The kitchen had a total of 4 spoons. This is something that the Property Manager/cleaning crew should not allow to happen. An easy $5 fix with a trip to walmart. There was limited amenities such as trash bags that I think should be provided. I would not recommend using the house for the full 14 guests that the listing says it will accommodate.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

YOSVANY V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House
Beautiful House bigger than expected , very clean , very good area . We really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Deborrah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mixed feelings
While the home overall is ok, there were a few issues. First, the pool. It is SMALL. I wasn't expecting huge, but his was tiny. Second, the kitchen was a disorganized nightmare. We finally just dumped out all of the drawers and organized to find enough silverware for the 6 of us to use. Pans need to be replaced. Beds were hard in the 2 rooms I tried. Girls said theirs were "super firm" as well. The toilet in the master suit leaks continuously, causing soaked rugs and unpleasantly wet feet. Been a problem for a while judging by the ceiling stains. 2 showers also leaking through ceiling. The house is just tired. There were cobwebs in the lighting fixtures, and the gross mess beside the washing machine was disturbing. Thick coat of dust and grease above the stove exhaust. Doors to pool deck stuck and difficult to open. We finally got 2 to function. The furnishings in the house are nice, but the home needs basic repairs and more thorough cleaning.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
St. Augustine House
We had 8 adults in our party and the house was very spacious to accommodate everyone. There was a little damage to the screens around the pool due to the hurricane but we were in communication with the property manager Marty who coordinated the repairs promptly. Although the pool was much smaller than expected we still enjoyed it after a day at the beach. Overall we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Great location! 2 minute walk to the beach. Perfect house for a large family, plenty of room to spread out. Easy check in and check out process. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tanya D., St. Louis, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice House
The house was very nice. However, the listing was a bit misleading. It shows on the breakdown as having 5 bedrooms, one of which includes the futons and singles (roll away beds) but the "futons" are really hide away couch beds in both living rooms, NOT a private room, and the roll aways were in two seperate bedrooms in different parts of the house up 2 different staircases. There were a few things damaged like the refrigerator door that makes it hard to close at times. The air conditioning went out, but they were very responsive to getting it fixed. Once that was done we had a great time with wonderful friends. The walk to the beach is fairly easy with a great beach area! Overall it was a great vacation in a beautiful house!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Marina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dated, but nice enough
The house is large, with 4 full bed/bath combos. The proximity to the beach is fantastic, and it’s close enough to things to be convenient, but far enough to offer some solitude. We would stay again. That said, the entire house needs updating. I stayed in the room above the garage, which was notably warmer than the rest of the house. The fridge/freezer do not close reliably, and sometimes pop open if you aren’t paying attention. The pool is smaller than the pics make it look.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
St Augustine
Structure Type
Private vacation home