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Southwind - Screened Heated Pool! Near: Amphitheatre, Historic Downtown, & Beach

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Outdoor dining
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10177 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Anastasia State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the area

St. Augustine

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in St. Augustine, within a 5-minute drive of Anastasia State Park and St. Augustine Beach. .This vacation home is 3.3 mi (5.4 km) from Flagler College and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.

What's nearby

  • Anastasia State Park - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • St. George Street - 7 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Salt Life Food Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Grille - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beachcomber Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Tides Oyster Co. & Grill - ‬4 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.

Southwind - Screened Heated Pool! Near: Amphitheatre, Historic Downtown, & Beach

Our Southwind Beach Retreat is a gorgeous island pool home. The kitchen was recently remodeled this spring. Majestic palms, hibiscus & Mexican azaleas greet you at our island pool home in desirable location. Our home is close to the beach, just a 90 second drive! Just a seven minute drive to downtown where you can visit historic St. Augustine, it's culinary pleasures and it's vibrant and festive lifestyle!

Cool off in the sparkling waters of the screened in pool and then dine poolside at our outdoor dining area. We have a park-style grill outside next to the pool for your grilling pleasure!

Our guests love this sunny family beach house! With five bedrooms and an open floor plan in the living room, there is plenty of space for everyone to stretch out and relax. The house has a large smart tv located in the living room.

Come and enjoy your time on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine with us!

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 60 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.

The history of St. Augustine is incomparable with almost any other on our coast. Founded in 1565 it is chock full of amazing places to visit, from the oldest house to the first schoolroom, to the impenetrable fort built by the Spanish. Lincolnville, just south of downtown St. Augustine takes you on a walking tour of the history of the civil rights movement noting where Martin Luther King stayed on numerous occasions. Needless to say, there’s also so many unique shops, and the restaurants are so varied and truly have an international flavor! There are things to do no matter the weather! You can take a free boat ride to Fort Matanzas and learn the history about the battles fought. Further south is Marineland where you can swim with dolphins!

The St. Augustine and St Johns County area have a great variety of golf courses for players of every level and skill. There are always concerts at St. Augustine Amphitheatre and events at Francis Field as well. You will never run out of things to do here in St. Augustine. It is probably one of the most beautiful places in all of Florida, and for sure one of the most photographed! Come and see for yourself!

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.

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.

If you have a large family and need a second location please inquire with the host about our other property that is nearby.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

David Manaute

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed outside of the house.

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

  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

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

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

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Southwind Perfect Beach Vacation Retreat Fully Screened House
Southwind Perfect Beach Vacation Retreat Fully Screened
Southwind Perfect Beach Vacation Retreat Fully Screened House
Southwind Perfect Beach Vacation Retreat Fully Screened House
Southwind Perfect Beach Vacation Retreat Fully Screened

Southwind - Screened Heated Pool! Near: Amphitheatre, Historic Downtown, & Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 124 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Allyce S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls weekend

Good location. Good communication with owner. Fun stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

tracy W.

Upset that fence damage was not disclosed

Entire right side of fence was down. The host did not disclose this damage to us even though he knew we were traveling with 2 dogs. Dangerous conditions for pets and small children. No privacy. We would never have booked here if host had reported the damage that he was fully aware of.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience!! Great host

Great location, plenty of room to accommodate a family getaway. Great host and very thoughtful and communicative!! He had recommended a few good places to visit while we were in town. 2 minute drive to the amphitheater, 6 minute drive to downtown. Great experience and would recommend to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

We had a wonderful stay, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elton and Toni K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfort and Convenience

The home was nicely decorated and updated. Everything was well maintained. The location was convenient to places we went. We were all comfortable in this home and would definitely rent it again if we return to St. Augustine. If only you could control the weather.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Viki G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay at great location

I had a wonderful stay! The space was clean, comfortable, and well-maintained. It’s conveniently located near the Alligator Farm, Lighthouse, and the charming town of St. Augustine. The hosts were incredibly accommodating and responded to my questions almost immediately. Highly recommend this place for a hassle-free and enjoyable visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

faride

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was amazing and organized. Thank you. My family and friends so very happy 🦃💖
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific St Augustine Visit

Our group had a terrific time at the house. The bedrooms were all nice and comfy, the kitchen had all we needed and the pool was lovely. The only things that would have made it better would be better quality and more towels, pool floats and beach chairs to bring to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cale O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place

Perfect host, we were there for work, enjoyed the nice outdoor tiki hut for dinners and the pool was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

yadira

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful experience. We loved the house, everything was very accessible, spacious, clean and equipped with everything we needed for our stay. The pool was spectacular. Very good communication with the hosts. We will definitely book again!!! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great area/easy access

The stay was great, and the property was very clean. We love the open space and the location to everything we wanted to do. We could be anywhere in minutes. The owners were exception and made sure we were settled in and comfortable, excellent touch. We will book for our next trip.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramsey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great stay at southwind home.very nice pool and close to the beach. Will be back next summer
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

carolina c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Andonia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfy and clean

A nice place to stay for a few days. The house was welcoming and very spacious, and the hosts were kind. There were a lot of rules, and about the plumbing that made us feel like we may be held responsible for something that a previous renter had caused, is an arial photo that shows a little play structure in the back yard, but that is not there anymore, so my kids were a bit disappointed, and the back fence was
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location

We spent an entire week here and loved every minute of it. We thought the house was in the perfect spot just down the road from Anastasia State Park which has a beautiful beach and in the opposite direction less than a mile away was the A1A St Augustine “strip”. The house was set up perfectly for our family as far bedrooms were concerned and we got to thoroughly enjoy the pool every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gail c.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation with family

We enjoyed everything. Pool was a hit . Everything went well. Location was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

al t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebration of my Mother's 75th birthday

My family and I had such a wonderful stay at this property. Everything is a short drive away. The owners were very accommodating, and communicative. It was a short stay, but everyone wish it was longer. Seven family memebers stayed, and still had an extra bedroom for more. Minutes from the beach, and state park for some hiking. Thank you so much for wonderful memories. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

St Augustine retreat

This place was perfect for a family wedding in St Augustine. The house was just like the pictures showed in the website. We had plenty of room to each have our own bedroom, move around the kitchen with no crowding and 2 nice size bathrooms but the best was the pool. We sat out in the lanai every day. If we were home, there was a good chance we were out by the pool watching my 10-year-old niece have a ball. The location was perfect being able to drive over to Saint Augustine historic area in six minutes unless the bridge was open, then you had to wait a little while, but that was sort of fun too. I highly recommend you staying at this house if you need to be in this area for any reason.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great location and house!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The communications with the person in charge was excellent. He solved promptly an issue that I had. The house was well equipped. And very centric of everything. We had an excellent time there
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well located retreat

This place was well located between the beach and old town. The heated pool was a perfect place to relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a spacious and comfortable home which has all of the necessities. It was very clean and everything was in working order. The communication was beyond excellent from the moment it was booked until even after our stay. It was also very convenient to visit downtown St. Augustine and St. Augustine beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay

Great location to explore beaches and downtown St Augustine. Dog like the yard and neighborhood
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024