Had the most amazing girls trip here recently! First of all the condo is BEAUTIFUL. From the moment you get there you feel welcomed with a personal little note. We (4 high school friends) were celebrating our 60th birthdays and also had a Jimmy Buffet Tribute day! The condo was extremely clean and comfortable. It had all the kitchen necessities we needed especially for making frozen margaritas. The beach view was awesome and beach access was a very short walk out the back door. We walked on the beach every day we were there. There were all kinds of beach essentials - lots of chairs, towels, umbrellas for us to use. We had so much fun spending time on the back patio reminiscing about old high school times. Very easy communication with the hosts. We absolutely loved it!!

Truly a dream vacation property. As others have mentioned, the pictures (while great) just don't do it justice - it's SOO spacious! Our three day weekend included two adults (master - king, on suite), one 70th birthday girl (queen, window seat, Jack+Jill bath), a 2 year old (double twins, Jack+Jill bath, we used our pack and play but they also have one, and they had a booster seat that worked wonderfully for him plus two bathtubs in the unit), and our two mini goldendoodles (two dog beds - INCLUDED!). And all 5 of us cannot wait to be back! The dog-friendly beach was the highlight for me. It's a short enough walk (a straight line down the boardwalk) to go back and forth to the fridge for a cold drink or snack and be back within 3 minutes. There were plenty of beach towels/chairs/umbrellas in the storage room. There is also an outdoor shower to wash your feet and we used the unit's hose to wash the sand off our pups paws in the grass, which was seriously so easy! Communication was spot on too! These hosts are so friendly and accommodating! Worth every penny.

Beautifully furnished, comfortable & owners were fantastic with communicating. Quiet & peaceful. Ocean access was wonderful & sunrises magnificent! Seeing sea turtles hatch & wander off to start their lives in the ocean was miraculous. I will make another reservation for next year!

Don't hesitate to book this property. The pictures do not do it justice. My family and I stayed for a week in June and it was a wonderful experience. The condo is gorgeous! Everything is well-thought-out, high-end furniture, linens and appliances. Pure luxury! We were welcomed with kind notes and special treats for our dog too. I have been vacationing in St. Aug and Vilano for 20+ years and this condo unit surpasses all other experiences I have had.

This is an amazing property at every level. Ocean views with only a short walk to the beach. Our hosts, Patrick and Neil, left nothing to be desired in this condo. Well appointment and well stocked with all basic needs. Definitely a repeater for us.

A great place for a quiet, relaxing beach vacation.

A pleasant stay at great condo with great hosts

We absolutely loved the place. It was very clean and being a first floor walk out was great. The beach was very quiet and we loved the location. Communication with the property manager was excellent. Had a wonderful vacation, would highly recommend this property.

It was spectacular! The owners went above and beyond to make us feel welcome - I don’t think the pictures did it justice.

As the other reviews have stated, this condo is very clean, well-maintained and organized, and has a great view! After a long day of flight issues, we immediately felt relaxed and at home once we walked in the door – lights were on so no stumbling looking for a switch, music was playing, a handwritten note welcomed us, and there was bottled water in the refrigerator. This area is very quiet, as two of the people in our group are light sleepers, and they never heard the people upstairs or any noise from outside. What we really appreciated was the location – the beach/ocean is truly at the end of the boardwalk, there is a Publix grocery store a block away, and you can be in the heart of the tourist scene of old St. Augustine in less than 10 minutes. There typically was very little traffic going to Vilano Beach, and we were glad we decided not to stay on Anastasia Island, as the traffic on Bridge of Lions was always backed up. We highly recommend staying at Neal and Patrick’s place when you are in the St. Augustine area.

We LOVED our stay here. My husband and I were with our two daughters - 1.5 and 2.5 and this was a great spot. Quick drive to the historic area of downtown, grocery store was so close, and the beach out front was so quiet and peaceful. It was a perfect spot for being close to the downtown area but also getting in all the beach time. The space itself was incredibly clean and very well stocked with anything you would need for the bath, kitchen, beach etc.- AND actually a lot more spacious than we originally anticipated. You'd be very comfortable with enough personal space if you had two families in your party or three couples. If we come back to St. Augistine we will absolutely seek out this rental.

From the moment we walked in we knew we were going to have a great experience. Soft music was playing and lights were. There was a note from Neal and Patrick that welcomed us to their home. The condo is beautifully decorated. They had a book which answered all of our questions about the condo. We had a wonderful time. Neal and Patrick are exceptional hosts!

One of the best properties we have ever rented! Hosts are extremely attentive to every possible travelers’ needs, including pets. Absolutely every detail was provided, right down to a regular AND brush style hair dryer. Our dog loved her provided toys and bed, and our daughter LOVED the reading nook in her bedroom. Beach was quiet and tucked away from the crowds, but the location was so close to groceries, gas and the Fountsin of Youth Park. Wish we could give this property and its hosts 10 stars!!

If we could we would rate it a 10/5… this place is exactly as the pictures show and you walk out the back door and you are 62 steps from the beach. The amenities and furnishings are excellent. We will be staying here again.

This was our second time here and it was just as good as the first. The beach is amazing and right outside the door. What we really like is being far enough away from the historical district to het away from the crowds but close enough to get there in 10 minutes or less. We will definitely be coming back.

This condo is so much better than the listing can portray. Everything about it was wonderful. The couch and beds were comfortable, the place was super clean, well stocked with anything you could ever need, the location is great and the owners are very responsive. They even left a dog bed, treats for our little beagle with a personalized note. We literally did not have to bring anything but a suit case. We will definitely be back.! One of our favorite rentals we have stayed in. Every detail was considered.

Just a gorgeous unit with over the top appointments, the owners had thought of everything, well maintained and furnished. You can see the ocean as soon as you enter the unit and the beach is easily accessed via the boardwalk over the dunes. This unit was lucky to be spared from hurricane damage as while walking the beach to the north other homes and properties were not so lucky. Would highly recommend Seacrest at Vilano Beach!

The condo was beautiful. The furnishings, linens, accessories… all of the details were perfect. The beach itself was less than perfect due to the recent hurricane, Nicole. It was littered with wood, rocks, palm trees and other debris. This, of course, could not be helped.

We could not have asked for a better experience - from the peaceful beachfront condo, to the thoughtful hosts that went above and beyond: not only a spotlessly clean and comfortable home, but there was peaceful music playing for our arrival! So nice to have such a beautiful AND pet friendly home, with sweet treats, bedding and toys left for our fur babies! I wish we could give more than 5 stars!! Can’t wait to come back!!

This was the perfect setting to celebrate my retirement. The condo is fabulous and we hope to return next year!

Clean awesome get away. Owners are great to work with.

We did not want to leave. Owners have thought of everything to please the pickiest of guests! Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.

Perfect condo and location! We met our grown daughters for a 5 day getaway - along with our 2 small older pups who equally enjoyed the beach time. The condo was stocked with everything from electric tea kettle to binoculars for star gazing (which was amazing!). If we make it back to Vilano Beach, we will definitely be calling Neal and Patrick. Thank you. The Morgan Family

This was our second time staying in this beautiful condo that has everything you need! Beach towels, beach chairs, cleaning supplies, laundry soap, pots, pans, dishes and plenty of towels! We saw dolphins jumping in the waves and beautiful sunrises! We have a daughter with special needs and the walk to the beach is lot easier than most places. There are about 7-8 stairs to get down to the beach, then you have arrived. She relaxes with kids show and every room has a television so she was able to retreat when she was anxious. The condo is very well insulated, so not a lot of outside noise. There are two drawers to lock valuables up. Two nice bathrooms. The master bedroom has a wonderful king size bed that could use a new mattress. We enjoyed a pizza at Puccinis, in the Publix shopping center. It was a delicious!! Vilano is very close to St. Augustine, use the GPS, there is a short cut down a beautiful street lined with trees full of Spanish Moss. Great place for a picture!!

Once again, your beautiful accommodations did not disappoint. My sisters and I had a great time and hope to see you again next year!

Great location. Great condo. Clean comfortable like home. Allowed my doggie. Kind and considerate. Thoughtful. Had treats and gifts for my dog.

This is a great property. Patrick and Neal have thought of everything. Beds are comfortable, kitchen is well stocked and plenty of beach necessities so you don't have to bring from home. Very clean and right on the beach. Very much enjoyed our stay and will surely return for another visit.

I have been renting beach properties in Georgia and Florida for more than 40 years and this unit is the best by far. The decor is impeccable. It is completely furnished with all one needs for a stay. The appliances are new and top quality. The small touches make it appealing: plenty of storage space; games and books; plenty of beach towels and chairs. Although it's three floors it's extremely quiet. The beach is 50 yards away over the dunes and uncrowded. Vilano Beach is a short drive north of St. Augustine but removed from the tourist bustle.

This was our 3rd stay at this condo. Neal and Patrick never disappoint! It is the perfect size and location for our needs, and the owners make us feel special. We will definitely return!

This condo is so great, even my teenage sons encouraged and reminded me to take the time to leave a review. We have stayed in many condos at various Florida beach locations (and throughout the U.S.) and this was, by far, the best condo rental that we have experienced. I have been let down in the past. So, I am usually apprehensive about whether or not the rental will live up to my expectations. This condo exceeded them. Factors that made it the best are the cleanliness, size, details, decor, outdoor space, and the beach location. Except for the love that the owners share for dogs, you would never know that other dogs have stayed in this condo. The condo was impeccably clean (smelled fresh, no dog hair, etc.), and I tend to have very high standards and a sensitive nose. This condo is extremely large (all bedrooms, both bathrooms, and the living spaces) and much roomier than I anticipated. Extra special touches included music playing when we arrived, USB ports/charging stations throughout the condo, labels on all of the lights, laundry soap provided, a sweet card for our family when we arrived, dog bed, dog toys, and dog treats. In regards to decor, paint colors are calming and beachy. The furniture is comfortable and in great condition. The condo is decorated in a manner that makes it feel like home right away. The owners clearly take great pride in the condo, but also sharing their condo with renters as demonstrated in how beautifully they have decorated it. We have stayed at other condos that have the bare bones that just don't have the same comfortable feel as this one. The outdoor space feels very private due to walls on either side. It is located in close proximity to the outdoor shower. So, you will likely see parties staying in other units walk by, but that did not bother us. It made it very convenient for us to wash sand off and walk right in through the sliding patio door. The outdoor furniture is great quality and in great shape. There is a clear view of the ocean from the patio, although you cannot see the beach itself (which, again, did not bother us). Great views of the ocean can be seen from the kitchen, dining room, and living room as well. The beach itself was much better than we anticipated. This was our first visit to St. Augustine. The beach was wide and had powdery soft sand. The walk is short from the condo to the beach making it super easy to get chairs to the beach and back up when needed. We definitely plan to return.

5 stars isn’t enough! We walked into soft music playing, a nice basket set out for the dog and a spectacular view. The condo is clean, spacious, beautifully decorated and cozy. We had everything we needed already there. Neil and Patrick were very communicative during our trip. We loved the condo and location so much we booked our trip for next year before we even left. We can’t wait to come back!

The pictures online are wonderful but it is even better in person! The details to make it feel like home were perfect. The beach was not crowded and the condo itself is very private. Very easy communication with the owners! Great experience and we have recommended to everyone we know.