Artist's cottage, very private, fenced-in property! steps to the beach.
Cottage in Vilano Beach, FL
4 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this cottage rental
-THE ARTIST COTTAGE
ENTIRE ENCHANTING ARTIST BEACH COTTAGE, 100 FT. TO THE SEA, FENCED & PRIVATE
We fell in love with this enchanting cottage because of its vintage quality and location, 100 ft. to the sea.. It is a sweet old cottage that we have totally renovated. (Hey!!! We’ve added a duckless air system!!! No more window units!!! Nice and cold and quiet!!!)
You walk out the door and within steps you are at the sea.
Old St. Augustine is about 10 minutes away. Great nightlife and lots of fun shopping, dining and historical sightseeing!
This is an old fashioned 1930's beach cottage with lots of privacy and it is totally fenced in. We've hired a talented gardener/ designer who uses Florida native beach flowers and grasses to create a casual shore setting.
Come and relax at our 1930’s totally renovated cottage by the sea. We've decorated it with charming vintage finds. Including chandeliers that light up the patio area at night creating a magical setting for romance and family fun.
We love sitting on the deck at night feeling the breezes off the ocean.
Immerse yourself in the world of Old Florida, the way it used to be. Grab your coffee and watch the miracle of a sunrise as the dolphins play and the pelicans fly overhead. Sometimes you will see a couple of the locals fishing and it's fun to check if they "got lucky" yet. It's so peaceful walking along our quiet beach to the inlet where you can see the old St Augustine lighthouse on the other shore and other historical sites.
Many activities are available at the beach...parasailing, fishing, kayaking, boating. Why not sail on the pirate ship “Black Raven' If you sail on Wednesday it docks at Aunt Kate’s restaurant for a delicious seafood dinner. We also love walking to our local restaurants for lunch or dinner. You can walk to our beautiful pier which you can fish from too.
Feel like visiting the 16th century? A short ride over the bridge and you are in ancient St. Augustine. The oldest settlement and fort in the USA.
Explore the historical sites and enjoy the family owned restaurants. Take a tour. Either a trolley or a romantic horse and carriage ride.
Many art galleries and events. We have brochures at the cottage.
Fall asleep to the sound of the surf and the swaying palm trees in our hammock on the deck. Yes you can see the ocean from our deck.
We are located between the Intercoastal and the sea!
Enjoy!
Carolyn and Jim Covert
ENTIRE ENCHANTING ARTIST BEACH COTTAGE, 100 FT. TO THE SEA, FENCED & PRIVATE
We fell in love with this enchanting cottage because of its vintage quality and location, 100 ft. to the sea.. It is a sweet old cottage that we have totally renovated. (Hey!!! We’ve added a duckless air system!!! No more window units!!! Nice and cold and quiet!!!)
You walk out the door and within steps you are at the sea.
Old St. Augustine is about 10 minutes away. Great nightlife and lots of fun shopping, dining and historical sightseeing!
This is an old fashioned 1930's beach cottage with lots of privacy and it is totally fenced in. We've hired a talented gardener/ designer who uses Florida native beach flowers and grasses to create a casual shore setting.
Come and relax at our 1930’s totally renovated cottage by the sea. We've decorated it with charming vintage finds. Including chandeliers that light up the patio area at night creating a magical setting for romance and family fun.
We love sitting on the deck at night feeling the breezes off the ocean.
Immerse yourself in the world of Old Florida, the way it used to be. Grab your coffee and watch the miracle of a sunrise as the dolphins play and the pelicans fly overhead. Sometimes you will see a couple of the locals fishing and it's fun to check if they "got lucky" yet. It's so peaceful walking along our quiet beach to the inlet where you can see the old St Augustine lighthouse on the other shore and other historical sites.
Many activities are available at the beach...parasailing, fishing, kayaking, boating. Why not sail on the pirate ship “Black Raven' If you sail on Wednesday it docks at Aunt Kate’s restaurant for a delicious seafood dinner. We also love walking to our local restaurants for lunch or dinner. You can walk to our beautiful pier which you can fish from too.
Feel like visiting the 16th century? A short ride over the bridge and you are in ancient St. Augustine. The oldest settlement and fort in the USA.
Explore the historical sites and enjoy the family owned restaurants. Take a tour. Either a trolley or a romantic horse and carriage ride.
Many art galleries and events. We have brochures at the cottage.
Fall asleep to the sound of the surf and the swaying palm trees in our hammock on the deck. Yes you can see the ocean from our deck.
We are located between the Intercoastal and the sea!
Enjoy!
Carolyn and Jim Covert
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
TV
Garden
Map of Vilano Beach, FL
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Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviews
Loved by many for its unique charm and great location near the beach, this cottage offers a cozy and well-equipped stay. Perfect for families, with friendly and responsive hosts. A true gem for beach lovers!
5.0 / 5.0
Totally relaxing and sooo cool!
5.0 / 5.0
We loved our stay at the cottage! The house was perfect, cute and stocked with everything you need. It’s super close to the beach, Publix, and downtown. Carolyn was a wonderful host! She was responsive and made sure we were comfortable our whole stay. We will definitely be staying here on our next trip to St. Augustine!
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely loved staying here! We really enjoyed all the outdoor areas. The fenced in yard was an added bonus traveling with our pup! The house was very clean and the quirky vintage decorations were fun! The reading nook was so nice. We will be back!
5.0 / 5.0
Very convenient steps away from pristine beach. The cottage is near Publix and has all you need to cook or barbecue. We enjoy the roof top with some water view and cool breezes. Plenty of room for our dog to enjoy fully fenced. We go back every year.
5.0 / 5.0
Just as the description. This cottage is larger than it looks from the outside, with plenty of room for 4. It's decorated in a kitschy, fun way with a plethora of interesting items. Very complete with absolutely everything you might need to have a great time at the beach. The property is very private and has plenty of spaces to enjoy the outdoors including a screened in porch. Very close to the beach with a short walk up the block to the path. The only issue we had was the noise from A1A, which is a small price to pay to be that close to the beach and certainly not under the control of the hosts, just be aware you will hear some traffic. The AC was great and even needed to be turned up a little or it made you too cold.
5.0 / 5.0
We have stayed here twice. Great place for a dog who loves the beach as it’s only steps away. Outdoor shower makes it possible for furry friends to get clean. Totally private fenced in patio that surrounds the cottage on 3 sides making it safe to let your dog out. It’s definitely a “beachy” place and comfortable for humans as well!
5.0 / 5.0
We will be returning! Perfect location, perfect setup!
4.0 / 5.0
Overall, a good visit. The kitchen was especially cluttered for my taste. It was hard to locate most things and not much work space because of the counter clutter. Beds were just OK. Loved the location for access to downtown. Lots to do in St. Augustine!!
5.0 / 5.0
Quaint cottage, roomier than expected.
Well thought out details for travelers needs. The location is excellent and is handy to the historical areas.
Might be nice to have some regular TV stations for people staying longer.
We would definitely stay again.
Thanks for sharing your cottage. Lovely!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful!
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed our stay at the Artist Cottage very much. Such a unique place on a location on a quiet street within walking distance of the ocean Yet it was not far from the sights of St Augustine. We have booked for next year
5.0 / 5.0
Cute cottage, great location. Responsive owners
5.0 / 5.0
Great location. Right beside Publix and beach! What could be better? We have stayed at several places in Vilano Beach. This was our favorite. We have a small dog who enjoyed the large fenced in patio. When we come back we will definitely stay here.
5.0 / 5.0
We go to St. Augustine every year for a week in December. This year was the 11th time we've stayed at this cottage. We love it. The location is perfect: very close to the beach, and very close to the grocery store. We don't like to use our car, so it's nice that the cottage is located close to the bridge to St. Augustine, it's just a short bike ride into the city.
The cottage itself is so homey and comfortable. The kitchen isn't huge, but it's just right for our needs. We also don't eat out that much, so it's nice that the kitchen has everything you need in the way of pots and pans, silverware, etc.
We really like the layout of the cottage. It's pretty much one big room, with two separate bedrooms, plus a bathroom. The main room is very bright and cheery (even in December!) We really like that the walls are painted white; we've stayed in places where everything is dark, and believe me, it makes a huge difference.
There's also a deck. It's not always warm enough in December to sit up there, but when it is, it's a very pleasant place for breakfast or afternoon coffee.
In sum, we really like this cottage, and we expect to be there every year for some time to come!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time. So tha MF to have goi d this place . It is so comfortable and beautiful. Has anythpj need all you need is your toothbrush, and clothes .
5.0 / 5.0
I always want just one more day at this lovely cottage at the beach! Perfect location, perfect atmosphere, perfectly charming! A two-minute walk to the beach, close to wonderful restaurants of St. Augustine, and such a relaxing home away from home that you can just stay in place and enjoy!
5.0 / 5.0
From the very beginning the hosts Carolyn @ Jim were so kind and understanding. Carolyn was so easy to communicate with as she always got back to me with answers almost immediately. The cottage was clean and well stocked we felt very much at home there. We had a great vacation/honeymoon! We are so grateful that they allowed us to stay there. The perfect hosts!!!
5.0 / 5.0
This Cottage is awesome it's not big but I tell you it's comfortable it's cozy and it's got more lights than any other place I've stayed at it's got very good friendly atmosphere. Close to the beach and close to Publix what else can you ask for. We enjoy this day and it was very comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
Cute cottage near downtown Vilano. Carolyn was so accommodating. My family loved that it was a quick walk to the beach. Great spot for skim boarding and surfing. A quick car ride to historic St. Augustine area.
5.0 / 5.0
This is the best place hands down. We always love our time here!!!
5.0 / 5.0
Very spacious and great locatio
5.0 / 5.0
The artist cottage is a cute little cottage within walking distance to the beach. It was the perfect size for our family of four which includes two girls 6 and 4. The owners are very responsive and the amenities that were listed are accurate. We did experience issues with the WiFi which the owners shared was part of an outage they had experienced. The location was perfect, close to beach and to Publix. The outdoor shower definitely came in handy for the kids! They also loved playing in the little reading nook. My only suggestion (which is a total personal preference) is bring your own pillows! The fluff had gone out of the ones in the master bedroom. Overall we had a great stay and enjoyed the cottage.
5.0 / 5.0
We’ve been staying at this sweet beach cottage for 8 years now and it has us coming back year after year! We absolutely love it here and feel completely at home. The owner Carolyn is always super helpful and very responsive. You will not regret staying here!
5.0 / 5.0
Cozy cottage, close to beach and town.Enjoyed our stay!!
5.0 / 5.0
We have stayed every year at the cottage for several years and love the location and convenience. The owner has installed new A/C that is quite and cool. The cottage is a short walk from the beach and convenient to Publix and a pizza restaurant.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved our weekend stay in this cute beach cottage! We will definitely go back again.
4.0 / 5.0
Quaint little cottage. Everything we needed including laundry. Close walk to the beach. I would definitely stay there again
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely loved our stay! The rooms were comfortable, water pressure in the shower was great, and the outside area is perfect for hanging out! The owners were extremely helpful and easy to contact when needed. The cottage was lovely and close to everything. We’ll definitely stay again if we can!
5.0 / 5.0
We had such a blast for the week we stayed. The convenience to get to the beach and into town was a blessing for a family of five.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved this adorable, quirky little cottage! The location is perfect and the outdoor spaces ideal for morning coffee and late night chats. It was great not to have to bring our own beach chairs, too.
5.0 / 5.0
Couldn’t ask for much more. It’s a beautiful old cottage that is right next to the beach. We stayed here with our 4 & 5 year old and they loved the inside and out.
5.0 / 5.0
We really loved our stay here and will definitely be back if we come to this area again. The indoor and outdoor spaces were so nice for just relaxing, reading or whatever one enjoys. It is convenient to a grocery store and several nice restaurants too! The vibe is homey and casual and it is very private.
5.0 / 5.0
We were pleasantly surprised by how spacious the property was, inside ou out. Fenced with lots of room to play, and a roof top with a water view and a hammock.
The cottage had everything from spices to candles.
Steps from the beach and from Publix and restaurants. Enjoy!
4.0 / 5.0
Quaint and adorable. Wish we had more time to enjoy the area.
Only had a few things we would change…. The bed was really squeaky, the remote for the AC unit also operated the TV in the bedroom. There was some mold starting on the upper wall of the bathroom. Overall, we would stay again!
5.0 / 5.0
Best place we’ve ever stayed! It is so close to the beach, totally dog friendly, fantastic fenced in outdoor space (patios, rooftop deck, shaded outdoor seating). We are planning on returning
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our time at this homey cottage that is just steps from a really lovely beach and a several minute walk from a supermarket. The kitchen had everything you could need and the host thoughtfully provided bath towels as well as beach gear like chairs and umbrella. There were several outdoor spaces (rooftop deck, garden patio) to choose from to eat outside and enjoy the lovely April weather. My ten year old spent hours in the reading nook with her book. We would definitely love to stay here again!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location, lots of outdoor seating at property, very short walk to beach.
3.0 / 5.0
The cottage was fantastic, and we greatly enjoyed our stay. The owner was friendly, quick, and gracious.
Our only concern was the number of overloaded outlets and the sizzling and popping lamp. And that all the lights flickered heavily when the fridge would run.
5.0 / 5.0
This get-a-way was perfect timing for us. My husband’s step-dad died the morning we were to leave for this trip. We had been on “hospice” watch for weeks and we had decided we would not be going. However, it was decided by our family to delay my FIL’s service and give us all a minute to regroup. This place was the perfect place to rest, relax, reflect, and rejoice. We came home ready for the next steps. My MIL was well cared for and also rested. Life comes at ya hard; so thankful for times to get-away and recharge. This cottage was perfect.
5.0 / 5.0
This cozy cottage was perfect for our little family and was so close and convenient to the beach which made beach days so easy with our 2 year old daughter. The weather wasn’t ideal the first 2 days but we made a trip to the beach every day for a quick walk at the least. It was just what we needed! Carolyn was very quick with her responses and made the whole stay stress free which we appreciated very much! We will definitely be back in the future!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Vilano Beach?
The average price for a rental in Vilano Beach is R 7,134 per night. This rental is R 1,641 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Artist's cottage, very private, fenced-in property! steps to the beach.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Artist's cottage, very private, fenced-in property! steps to the beach. pet friendly?
Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Artist's cottage, very private, fenced-in property! steps to the beach.?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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