Breathtaking Beach Front Home Minutes From Historic St Augustine & Restaurants
House in Vilano Beach, FL
8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
Peaceful and serene on the edge of the beautiful Atlantic, Casa Pelicanos Beach House's fabulous location allows you to enjoy endless ocean views from the windows and doors and its sprawling balcony space. Walk directly out your back door down the dune to the beach. A short 10 minute drive from historic Saint Augustine, and only five minutes to Vilano Beach with a full service Publix and several great restaurants. Or if you don't want to drive, just walk 1/4 mile up the beach to the Reef restaurant or across the street to Cap's on the intercoastal waterway.
This 3-bed, 3-bathroom beach house for up to 8 guests is a perfect family home. Ideal for a group or two families traveling together. The ground floor bedroom in Casa Pelicanos is like a separate guest suite. It features its own kitchenette, private living area with its own 50” HDTV (Roku, BluRay/DVD players) and a comfy queen bed for two. Whether two people in your group like to sleep late, or you have older parents with a slightly different itinerary, this is a fantastic two-for-one vacation rental.
On the patio outside the ground floor you'll find a barbeque for cooking the fresh fish from the ocean fish you can catch yourself right in back of the house on the beach or buy locally. The backyard sitting area, flows directly out on to the dune and down to the beach.
Upstairs, the living room is on the second level (so you get even better ocean views). All new elegant rattan furniture with a unique twist, with matching dining, lounge and entertainment areas combined in an open plan. Soaring ceilings with new leaf style fans. There's of course free wireless Internet throughout, and another 50" HDTV.
The dining area flows into the kitchen. The kitchen is a large gourmet kitchen with up close ocean view, enclosed laundry, and walk-in pantry - stocked with all the appliances, cooking equipment, silverware, plates, dishes, cups etc that you'll ever need. A breakfast bar has for barstools, just above a huge stretch of kitchen countertop. The U-shaped kitchen is spacious: just remember to glance up at the ocean view as you move easily between fridge, oven and dishwasher. A washer and dryer are also included (we're guessing you'll use a lot of beach towels and we've stocked those for you too)
The second floor also features a bedroom with two twin beds. Between the bedroom and kitchen is a newly remodeled bathroom, with elegant shower, leopard color basin sink, lighted mirror, and bidet toilet.
A wraparound deck and 40 feet of windows looking right at the beach will mesmerize you. Outside on the main deck there are sturdy yet comfortable patio furniture, an outdoor dining table.
Upstairs, the master bedroom continues the soothing beach palette. On the third floor you get an even better view of the ocean below. A private balcony gives you a sunrise all to yourself (or you might lazily enjoy it through the window from bed). The master bathroom is newly remodeled with stunning onyx blue tile, dual showers with side squirters and wands, blue basin sinks, lighted mirrors, and a bidet toilet.
All together the three bedrooms have a king bed in the master bedroom, queen on the ground floor, and two twins (plus an extra sleeper sofa in the loft area outside the mater bedroom, should you need it).
Casa Pelicanos is on a quiet stretch of the scenic highway A1A so you can head north up the gorgeous coast to Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra or south to St. Augustine, charming Flagler Beach and onward to popular Daytona. But you won't find a better beach anywhere. Just bring your sunscreen and enjoy!
All amenities and nice vacation-extras are within minutes. Charming Vilano beach has a Publix, restaurants and shops. Want to have your cake and eat it too? It's just 104 miles to Disney World. You can get up, enjoy the ocean sunrise, have a family breakfast and still make it to Orlando before Magic Kingdom opens.
Your time at Casa Pelicanos promises to be a vacation of incomparable quality.
Update December 2024
The dune and beach was restored by the US Army Corps of Engineers in Sept of 2023, so the dune and beach are big.
The house was freshly painted inside and out, also in Sept 2023. After that, in 2024, we remodeled the middle and master bathrooms, with delightful results. We also replaced all the furniture on the main level with a unique and beautiful collection of rattan called The New Twist.
This 3-bed, 3-bathroom beach house for up to 8 guests is a perfect family home. Ideal for a group or two families traveling together. The ground floor bedroom in Casa Pelicanos is like a separate guest suite. It features its own kitchenette, private living area with its own 50” HDTV (Roku, BluRay/DVD players) and a comfy queen bed for two. Whether two people in your group like to sleep late, or you have older parents with a slightly different itinerary, this is a fantastic two-for-one vacation rental.
On the patio outside the ground floor you'll find a barbeque for cooking the fresh fish from the ocean fish you can catch yourself right in back of the house on the beach or buy locally. The backyard sitting area, flows directly out on to the dune and down to the beach.
Upstairs, the living room is on the second level (so you get even better ocean views). All new elegant rattan furniture with a unique twist, with matching dining, lounge and entertainment areas combined in an open plan. Soaring ceilings with new leaf style fans. There's of course free wireless Internet throughout, and another 50" HDTV.
The dining area flows into the kitchen. The kitchen is a large gourmet kitchen with up close ocean view, enclosed laundry, and walk-in pantry - stocked with all the appliances, cooking equipment, silverware, plates, dishes, cups etc that you'll ever need. A breakfast bar has for barstools, just above a huge stretch of kitchen countertop. The U-shaped kitchen is spacious: just remember to glance up at the ocean view as you move easily between fridge, oven and dishwasher. A washer and dryer are also included (we're guessing you'll use a lot of beach towels and we've stocked those for you too)
The second floor also features a bedroom with two twin beds. Between the bedroom and kitchen is a newly remodeled bathroom, with elegant shower, leopard color basin sink, lighted mirror, and bidet toilet.
A wraparound deck and 40 feet of windows looking right at the beach will mesmerize you. Outside on the main deck there are sturdy yet comfortable patio furniture, an outdoor dining table.
Upstairs, the master bedroom continues the soothing beach palette. On the third floor you get an even better view of the ocean below. A private balcony gives you a sunrise all to yourself (or you might lazily enjoy it through the window from bed). The master bathroom is newly remodeled with stunning onyx blue tile, dual showers with side squirters and wands, blue basin sinks, lighted mirrors, and a bidet toilet.
All together the three bedrooms have a king bed in the master bedroom, queen on the ground floor, and two twins (plus an extra sleeper sofa in the loft area outside the mater bedroom, should you need it).
Casa Pelicanos is on a quiet stretch of the scenic highway A1A so you can head north up the gorgeous coast to Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra or south to St. Augustine, charming Flagler Beach and onward to popular Daytona. But you won't find a better beach anywhere. Just bring your sunscreen and enjoy!
All amenities and nice vacation-extras are within minutes. Charming Vilano beach has a Publix, restaurants and shops. Want to have your cake and eat it too? It's just 104 miles to Disney World. You can get up, enjoy the ocean sunrise, have a family breakfast and still make it to Orlando before Magic Kingdom opens.
Your time at Casa Pelicanos promises to be a vacation of incomparable quality.
Update December 2024
The dune and beach was restored by the US Army Corps of Engineers in Sept of 2023, so the dune and beach are big.
The house was freshly painted inside and out, also in Sept 2023. After that, in 2024, we remodeled the middle and master bathrooms, with delightful results. We also replaced all the furniture on the main level with a unique and beautiful collection of rattan called The New Twist.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Vilano Beach, FL
$$$$
Reviews
5.0
We had the most amazing and relaxing time at Casa Pelicanos! The house is very accommodating and had everything we needed including the most amazing bathrooms! There were beach supplies available for my kids and we all enjoyed swimming in the ocean all day and then watching movies together at night! Perfect stay and had everything we needed and PM was very helpful as needed.
5.0
The property is exactly as pictured! The downstairs apartment is so convenient for those who are traveling with you and want their privacy (grandparents, couples, etc). The open floor plan on the main level offers tons of space for everyone. We had a party of 4 and really appreciated the spaciousness! Location to the beach cannot be beat! So close to the house you don't even need to cart a cooler, just run up to the house for anything you need. We have stayed at four different beach houses through the years on Vilano Beach and this one, by far, exceeds them all! All the beds were comfortable, beach towels were available for use in the laundry closet, there were some beach toys under the balcony at ground level that were left from other guests. However, bring your own beach chairs and umbrella, those are not provided. Location to downtown St. Augustine is less than 10 minutes away. Definitely try Vinnie's pizzeria over the bridge, it's far better than the pizzeria next to Publix and stays open longer!!!
5.0
My husband and I stayed in this beautiful beach home for the second time. Absolute wonderful location and couldn’t be any closer to the beach. They’ve upgraded two of the bathrooms and have gone above and beyond beautiful. We had a minor issue with the hot water heater and within an hour someone showed up to fix it. I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking for the perfect vacation getaway. My husband and I look forward to our next stay.
1.0
Not even worth delving into all the detail, as I numerous poor reviews have already done. I unfortunately missed them by trusting the verified host and 4.7 star review. Please listen to all of the reviews about cleanliness. Entire property was misleading for more reasons than just that. Ended up having to stay somewhere else as a result.
I really don’t have much more I want to say, the host will be writing a bad review in response to this as they’ve already informed me.
I’m not some property witch-hunter, not out to ruin reputations, I only know what I could see first-hand. I was just trying to enjoy a vacation with my family and was hardly able to. Just use this as a sign to take bad reviews into account as well as the good.
5.0
This place was perfect for us. The hosts were awesome answering questions right away. There were 3 of us and we each had our own floor and bathroom.
3.0
First of all I would like to start by saying, we vacation every year, for last seven years in Vilano. We always rent a house on the beach. The house itself and location are Great! It could have been a little cleaner. There was sand on the living room furniture, the twin beds on 2nd floor were very poorly made to the point of wondering how clean they were. Bed spreads definitely need washing or replacing. Sand was on the floors of every floor. The porches and railings are infested with spiders. Place just needs a good ol fashion cleaning. I am usually not so critical, but the property was empty for two days before we arrived. With that being said, we asked about an earlier check in time other than 5pm. I was told "if there not any vehicles in the driveway the cleaning people are gone." We could've checked in at noon. When we checked out at 10am, the cleaning guy was already there. Bottom line is property owner could be a little bit more involved. Location is great! We did have a good vacation, but will not book this property again.
5.0
Beautiful house and view. Private beach and easy access to the beach.
5.0
We had a wonderful week here! There was nothing better than waking up to the sunrise on the beach right outside our doors. We pretty much had the beach to ourselves (mid July)! We surfed everyday and had the best stay here! Extremely convenient for kids. We had 4! I highly recommend! God bless!
5.0
My family of 7 loved this beach house, it was spacious and perfect for us. My only down fall was the overall cleanliness of the property. I believe it needs a deep clean and check the functionality of the entire house, there were bathroom doors that didn’t close. There was trash behind the loft bed, there were stains and dirty marks on multiple beds/bedding. The beds were the most uncomfortable beds ever slept in. The location and view was perfect, just wish the property was cleaner. We would definitely stay here again if we see future reviews of the cleanliness being subpar.
5.0
Casa Pelicanos was the perfect house for our family vacation! The views from all 3 levels were stunning--no bad location to watch the sunrise without even having to step outside! The 3 levels provided the perfect amount of space for each of our family members. The host truly thought of everything we needed - from power strips all over to a water filter in the kitchen and plenty of other helpful items on hand. The location was perfect - very easy to get to the grocery, restaurants and historic St. Augustine. We definitely hope to come back for another visit!
1.0
There were roaches and the house was not clean....TERRIBLE BEDS! ROOF LEAKED SO BAD IN THE LOFT THAT TBE KIDS MSTRESSES GOT SOAKED. VRBO NOR THE PROPERTY MANAGER WOULD DO ANYTHING TO COMPENSATE US FOR HAVING A 2 BR RATHER THAN A 3 BR! DO NOT RENT THIS HOUSE ITS A DUMP!!!
1.0
There were roaches and the house was not clean....TERRIBLE BEDS! ROOF LEAKED SO BAD IN THE LOFT THAT TBE KIDS MSTRESSES GOT SOAKED. VRBO NOR THE PROPERTY MANAGER WOULD DO ANYTHING TO COMPENSATE US FOR HAVING A 2 BR RATHER THAN A 3 BR! DO NOT RENT THIS HOUSE ITS A DUMP!!!
5.0
The home is spacious and comfortable. The location cannot be beat, right on the beach. The outdoor space with a covered area on the bottom floor, spacious deck on the main and third floor balcony are wonderful.
We all enjoyed shelling, hunting for sharks teeth and relaxing. There were two turtle nests close to the home, but it was still too early for hatching.
There are great restaurants within minutes, especially Caps on the Water. Publix is also very convenient. Overall we found the home a perfect fit for our multi-generational family.
4.0
Great location. Spectacular view of ocean.
5.0
The overall layout of the house was great. Super nice view of the ocean from inside the house, and bedrooms on east side of house.
Street noise was loud for those on the west side of the house. Great kitchen. Living room furniture and kitchen chairs could use a little loving. Run the dehumidifier and the house felt dryer inside and not as musty.
Owner was very responsive to any time we notified him and got back to us very quickly. We would recommend this house.
5.0
Winter getaway vacation with beach at the doorstep and St Augustine down the road. The weather was perfect for R&R. We aren’t nightlife people but it was there if you wanted. The space was way more than 2 people needed. Well stocked. I want to come back with my family!
5.0
The house was great and the view was spectacular!!
5.0
The property itself is a little bit tired and could use some upgrades. So if you are expecting an immaculate house, you might be disappointed, but the price can help to stay realistic - it is much cheaper to rent than most similar-sized properties in the area. So we definitely saved money on the rent and stayed at a decent place in the area where all the entertainment was within a 5-15 minutes drive or even a walk. What I really would like to point out is how kind and friendly the owner and the maintenance guy are. We experienced some issues with the property during our stay (toilet and AC on the lower level stopped working), but I was pleasantly surprised by how fast those issues were fixed and how responsive and friendly the parties involved were (the property owner Kelly, the maintenance guy Ron, the electricians). It is not about the issues, it is all about how they are resolved. Thank you, we had a nice stay and a great family vacation.
2.5
Richard B.
What a great week! The ocean is actually your backyard. Amazing sunrises from every level of the beach house! Early in the morning watch the fishing boats troll by netting bait fish, dolphins surfacing and feeding near the shoreline, and the peacefulness of virtually a private beach. The new steps provided easy access to the beach for all family members ranging in age from 4 to 72. We had an amazing week and will definitely rent again!
5.0
Beautiful and Stocked Property!!
This is a very spacious home and well stocked with extras like laundry soap, toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags etc. and tons of pots and pans and extras for cooking at home. Such an amazing spot right in the beach! Owner was extremely responsive with any questions! Would absolutely rent here again!
5.0
Great vacation
We rented this house for the layout of the house and the location. Three floors/bedrooms/bathrooms was ideal for our family. The huge kitchen was great. The deck was the best!!! A few steps down and we were on the beach. That is what made the vacation!
5.0
Great Family Stay
The house was great for our family. The convenience to a grocery store and restaurants were perfect. The beach was beautiful with just a few steps and your feet were in the sand and sea! The house was nice with the porch areas and clean with plenty of space for our whole family. The downstairs did have a dehumidifier but the smell was different from the rest of the house (the kids we put downstairs did not complain through). We would most definitely rent again.
5.0
Excellent Oceanfront House
This house is ideal for your many needs, it has three levels with a bedroom on each level, one of the bedrooms is on ground level with access to the beach. Well stocked, very clean, my family really had a wonderful experience there. Highly recommended.
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5.0
Fabulous beach front property with great views and lots of amenities!
We had an amazing trip filled with relaxation, sea shell hunting, and fun historic adventures! This house offers great views of the ocean with easy access to the beach and a short drive to all the fun St. Augustine has to offer. We enjoyed hunting for sea shells and playing in the waves. Whether you want a quiet stay on the beach watching the dolphins at sunrise or a fun filled time exploring St. Augustine for shopping, dining and adventure, this is a perfect place to stay!
5.0
The perfect location
We had a great stay at this lovely property. The house is well appointed and welcoming. It is very clean. The location could not be better as it is on the beach and there is a lot of deck space and comfy chairs. If you need help with anything, owner is very responsive. Looking forward to visiting there again.
2.0
Dissapointing home in great location
Pictures don't reflect reality. Dune to get to beach is about 15 feet or more high. It's approx. a 30-40 degree incline with a rope anchored to help you scale from beach to steps. If you are older or have mobility issues, you aren't getting to the beach. The rattan furniture needs to be replaced. The house sleeps up to eight people but there were only two rusty plastic tube loungers; just two. The ground floor smells of mold/mildew and faintly smells on second floor. We used the portable humidifer on second floor and that seemed to eliminate smell on that floor. Property probably needs a whole house humidifier. The dirty fans mentioned in an April review still there especially in third floor alcove. There were enough beach towels and bath linens. The deck furniture was good. The location is great. St. Augustine is a neat town. The three restaurants near the house were all good. We had a great time on the beach and visiting St. Augustine.
5.0
Vilano Beach house
Spacious beachfront home, lovely decor. Well appointed kitchen, best I’ve ever had use of. Beautiful views of the Atlantic with great decks to enjoy the outdoors. Easy access to St. Augustine and surrounding area. Loved the location. Highly recommend.
3.0
Amazing Family Experience
Overall the trip was amazing. However, the experience at the property could have been better. There was minimal contact with the property owner and the house was not clean when we got there. Things like, ceiling fans were dirty and some
( bedroom next to stairs) did not work. Bathrooms had not been cleaned well. (Sinks were dirty) Went to grill and the grill had not been cleaned and was not usable in that condition.
Finally when we wanted to go the beach and have some chairs and things to do at the beach, the only thing in the garage for us to use was a very old umbrella and a small blue baby sand shovel.
That did not stop an unforgettable time at an amazing location on the beach. However, the property needs some help.
4.0
Great location!
The location is fantastic. The house is right on the beach. It is a little steep to walk down to the beach, but it was manageable. The house is spacious and well-equiped. Some paper products, such as paper towels and toilet paper are provided. Hand, laundry, and dish soap are also supplied. Other necessities (shampoo, soap, Kleenex, and food) are within a 5 minute drive. We enjoyed staying at Vilano Beach, where it is less crowded and has less traffic, but it is a short drive into St. Augustine. The house and furnishings (mattresses, couch/chairs, towels) are dated/worn, but they were sufficient.
5.0
Great stay
Had great experience. Great location. Neat home. Very responsive host. Clean home into the beach. Had fun. There is a publix close by for grocery run. Highly rate and will be back again.
5.0
recent stay
Location, location, location. If you are looking to stay on a beach with a great view and constant ocean sounds. The place is as the pictures show. Immaculate and well stocked with kitchen equipment, and a service issue was responded to immediately by Ron the local support person. For the elderly, access to the beach is very difficult because of erosion of the dunes. It is located right beside highway A1A so you will hear traffic noise when you are on the side of the house, but none at all when you are on the ocean side of the house. Traffic at night is very limited and not an issue. Enjoy
5.0
Great place for time at the beach
This is a wonderful andbwell-appointed place for time away at the beach. Highly recommended!!!
5.0
Can’t beat the location and views!
We wanted a place on the beach, in Ponte Vedra, that was easy driving distance to all PV and St. Augustine had to offer. We really enjoyed our stay at Kelly’s place. It’s a beachfront home, so you will notice ‘the usual’ moldy smell in the downstairs suite (and as a result, throughout the house), but the beautiful decks, sliding doors, windows, etc make up for it. The wifi was fantastic (we both worked there for the week on video calls and it was perfect), the AC worked well (it was not the summer, but we used it at night to cool the house down), and, did I mention those decks? We were also glad to have some supplies there like coffee and filters, though we wish there were a few more toiletries. Still we know that’s the standard for VRBOs. We did have an issue with the refrigerator, but Kelly had a repair person out within a day. In general, it was clean when we arrived - but they do need to do some ‘periodic items’ - for example, the ceiling fans were caked with dust, the living room couch needs a once over with a steamer, etc. We would stay again!
5.0
Beautiful Views!
We stayed for my wife's birthday week and enjoyed the beautiful ocean views all week. It is convenient to St. Augustine and the World Golf Hall of Fame, which we visited both. The rest of the time we just enjoyed the home, sitting on the decks and reading, collecting sea shells, having a glass of wine and listening to the ocean. What a peaceful and awesome place to chill out and relax. This home is definitely on our short list of places to go for other birthday weeks or other special occasions. Everything we needed was there and our host was easy to contact the one time I called (which I would not have needed to if I had read the instructions about how to log in to the WiFi.) We highly recommend this home for anyone wanting to get away and relax and enjoy the beautiful beach and ocean!
5.0
Wonderful
Loved the location and layout of this house. Super nice and very clean. The host, Kelly, was the best. I would highly recommend this property and hope to return next year.
5.0
WONDERFUL Family Weekend
We so enjoyed staying here. The house is very clean inside and fully stocked. LOCATION LOCATION...it is perfect right on the beach. We had our one year old Granddaughter so it was perfect to be so close to the house when needed. Beach area is very private and not filled with tons of people.
The house could use a really good pressure washing on the outside. Quite a few spider webs all on back porch. We just swept them down and went on with our trip. Owner is wonderful and very helpful and easy to communicate with. When traveling back to this area, we will for sure rent this place again. :)
2.5
The absolute best thing about this property is that it is on the beach. ON THE BEACH! The kiddos ran down the steps and were in the water. The beach was not crowded; we felt like we had our own private beach. It was a very quick and easy walk to and from the house to the ocean. The house was comfortable and accommodated our wants and needs, although the downstairs bedroom was not on par with the rest of the house. It is a nice add-on, but would be improved with better air flow. All in all, that was minor when compared to this perfect location. We fell in love with this beach and will be back.
5.0
Perfect Location
The absolute best thing about this property is that it is on the beach. ON THE BEACH! The kiddos ran down the steps and were in the water. The beach was not crowded; we felt like we had our own private beach. It was a very quick and easy walk to and from the house to the ocean.
The house was comfortable and accommodated our wants and needs, although the downstairs bedroom was not on par with the rest of the house. It is a nice add-on, but would be improved with better air flow. All in all, that was minor when compared to this perfect location. We fell in love with this beach and will be back.
5.0
July, 2021 Family Beach Vacation
Property could use some updating but overall nice. Spent most of our time at beach or in kitchen. Wonderful kitchen, tons of space.
5.0
Perfect Oceanfront Getaway
The inside of the house was very clean and up to date. A/C works great! Beach is right out back with a beautiful view of the ocean and sunrise from sliding back door. Wrap around deck off main floor and separate decks out of each sliding door on all 3 levels. It was like having a private beach where there was hardly anyone using it. Would definitely book again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Vilano Beach?
The average price for a rental in Vilano Beach is $618 per night. This rental is $91 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Breathtaking Beach Front Home Minutes From Historic St Augustine & Restaurants. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Breathtaking Beach Front Home Minutes From Historic St Augustine & Restaurants pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Breathtaking Beach Front Home Minutes From Historic St Augustine & Restaurants?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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