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Mermaid Beach Cottage, Prime Vilano Beach, Dogs OK

Apartment with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Vilano Beach

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
TV, offices
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Experience the charm of historic downtown St. Augustine at this beachy bungalow, situated just a hair off the beach in Vilano Beach! Relax on the covered back balcony with seating and grill, or unwind inside with Smart TVs and Fast WiFi. The funky fun decor provides a unique vacation experience.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3484 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Mermaid Beach Cottage, Prime Vilano Beach, Dogs OK

Apartment with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Vilano Beach
This smoke-free apartment building features laundry facilities, a garden and barbecues. The apartment provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as a washing machine and a coffee/tea maker, and other amenities include a balcony and a TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this apartment offers coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 484 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Vilano Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • St. George Street - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Flagler College - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Conch House Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Beaches On Vilano - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Pesca - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Surfside Kitchen - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Beach Cottage, Prime Vilano Beach, Dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Beach Cottage, Prime Vilano Beach, Dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Beach Cottage, Prime Vilano Beach, Dogs OK?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Beach Cottage, Prime Vilano Beach, Dogs OK located?

Located in Vilano Beach, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Vilano Beach, Vilano Beach Pavilion and Vilano Point Beach. Saint Augustine Yacht Club Marina and Tolomato River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Mermaid Beach Cottage, Prime Vilano Beach, Dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 10 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

ROSE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Bungalow like stay

The bungalow is in a great location-close to Publix, Cap's Restaurant, and the beach. It's decorated with a cozy simple style. We appreciated the peaceful setting and convenient access to local spots. A few things to note for future guests: the gas stove and oven do not ignite and most likely require manual ignition, which I did not attempt, so we were unable to cook as planned. The tap water has a strong sulfur odor, so I'd recommend purchasing bottled water to drink. The shower water also had a noticeable odor and laundry also leaves a lingering smell. Guests are expected to regularly empty the bedroom dehumidifier. That said, we enjoyed the area and overall charm of the space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun at the Beach

Great location, small but clean and so quaint and cute! Fenced in yard, great for fur babies, and very helpful hosts!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Garrett & Griselda M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Don’t do it.

The place looked really cute online and it was great being walking distance from the beach. But there was ants everywhere inside. Don’t you dare leave a crum in the sink or anywhere for that matter because the house will be swarmed with ants. I have a dog and I put food in his bowl. By the time we were back that afternoon I had to pull my dog back from eating it because I realized he was eating a bowl of ants. I felt so bad for my doggie.the house was also not the cleanest and the shower soaks the whole bathroom everytime you use it. There was just so many things that we put up with that you should not have to! Getting into the gate every single day was a mess. It’s easy one second then complete hard to open the next. Absolutely terrible gate lock and annoying to try to get into. Lastly the washer and dryer are from the 1800s and can fit maybe one two towels which I’m not even sure it even washes. But highly would not recommend this place especially is you are looking for relaxing and comfortable. There is also an upstairs unit that you can hear stomping around every second they are there regardless of the time of day and their patio is right above yours so when they are moving around the dirt just falls straight over your head.
Stayed 28 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable bungalow, short walk to beach!

This place was perfect for my partner and I to get away from home for the weekend. Short walk to the beach, close to everything, peaceful neighborhood. Will totally return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

My daughter and I spent a week together here. It was perfect for us. The place is clean and everything you should need was provided (household items.) The space is bigger than I expected, and we really enjoyed the color and quirkiness. My favorite spot was the yard…the beach is nice too of course, but the yard was fun. Parking was no problem at all. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Great stay that’s walking distance to the beach, Publix, and restaurants. And only a short Uber to downtown
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kristin H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Complete dump

First off they don’t tell you you have to park in a Publix parking lot and carry your luggage across a major street then once you’re in its 2 rooms one with a bed other with stove in middle of room all cabinets look like they were picked up from dumpster and reinstalled and the bathroom well a porta John with a garden hose would be nicer and cleaner the outside was the nicest part so if you do stay take a tent !!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vilano beach

Nice
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Martha and David O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice vacation spot

The apartment was not as nicely furnished as we expected based on the cost, but the location, the pet friendly feature, and the enclosed garden more than compensated. We will definitely stay there on our next visit to this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022