Walk to Beach with Private Pool, Balconies & Huge Lawn | Blocks to Dining Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

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Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Q: Where is Walk to Beach with Private Pool, Balconies & Huge Lawn | Blocks to Dining located?

This family-friendly St. Augustine holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Butler Beach and Matanzas River. St. Augustine Beach is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

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10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

7 Nov 2024

Lovely vacation home

Loved being so close to the beach. Pool was nice as well. Kids enjoyed the game room and dogs enjoyed the fenced in yard. House was comfortable and clean. Would stay again if in the area.

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8/10 Good

Jacqueline D.

1 May 2024

Great Beach Proximity

Easy to find and close to the beach!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason n.

1 May 2025

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

Family School Vacation

We absolutely loved the house. It is a 5 minute easy walk to the ocean. You can hear the ocean early in the morning from the front porch. Lots to do and places to eat close by. Pool was great and had a grill to bbq and nice yard that the kids played pass and the dogs loved to run around in. Yard completely fenced in which made it great for the dogs or if you have small children. The only thing that we would have made it more enjoyable is if there were stairs to get to the back yard from the back porch. It also would have been better if the garage door opened in the back yard to make playing ping pong easier when everyone is outside. Bathroom downstairs in the garage is so convenient when outside. Overall we loved the house and hope to return again soon!!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

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8/10 Good

Paul C.

17 Jul 2023

Excellent rental for beach trip.

Clean Close to beach Nice pool

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

24 Jul 2023

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

Awesome vacation

House is great. Location is great

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Danny K.

25 Mar 2024

Bike week

Nice ride to Daytona and out of crowds

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lori F.

7 Apr 2025

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

Great house, great location.

This place is great for teens and dogs. The pool was a blessing to have and the ping pong table was the highlight of all of our competitions. Great neighborhood, great walk to the beach all very safe. Furniture was durable for our service dog and other puppy. The carpenter bees were an issue but if you don't bug them they go away. We had a great time. Great house. Problems arose with the pool cleaning. That is wrong in the listing. It comes on Friday not Mondays. The lawn service really should have a window of 2 hours for the family to re arrange their daily pool time, pool hours, outside time etc... The management had no idea when the lawn service was coming which really made me mad. Otherwise, I would for surely recommend this house. Loved it and had a wonderful time.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

7 Jul 2023

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

Perfect place

We definitely recommend this place. Great location. Great pool. Backyard is fenced in. Game room in the garage was nice. House was clean. Beds were comfy.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

April K.

11 Mar 2020

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

Fantastic get away

This property is very well kept in a great location and lots of privacy love the pool area. My stay was short but had everything I needed. My only complaint would be the bed was too hard for me , I would definitely rent again but would bring a foam mattress topper for better sleep.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

jessica h.

29 Aug 2021

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

Perfect

House was absolutely perfect. Very clean and comfortable. Nice and peaceful neighborhood.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Angelica C.

25 May 2024

Great pet friendly home!

Loved our stay here! It was very clean, and the pictures accurately depict the home. Master bed was comfortable and the bunk beds were too. The double bottom bunk squeaked a lot but our toddler didn't mind it. Loved that the house came with a couple of baby gates to keep the kids and dog safe. Beach cart access was great also! It only took about 8 mins for us to walk to the beach with the kids. Dog were allowed on the beach as long as they were on leash. Honestly best pet friendly home we've rented so far. Vacasa did a good job responding to our questions when we checked in. Would definitely come back if we're in the area!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

courtney c.

8 Jul 2019

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

Great location, quiet neighborhood!

We loved our stay! The house was a very short 10 min drive to st. Augustine and walking distance to Butler Beach. I especially loved the back yard surrounded by palms and pines providing privacy for pool time and bbq's. Only thing to note is trash comes on Monday not Tuesday so be sure to get it out on time. We noticed all the neighbors had theirs out, so it wasn't a problem at all for us. Thank you for a wonderful vacation. Will definitely return👍

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

8 Mar 2020

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

Lovely beach house.

Overall great but a few small details may have been overlooked. The bbq was not fully functioning and the remotes needed new batteries. We could have also used more dishwasher pads and dish soap. But otherwise the place was as charming and comfortable as advertised.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian J.

30 Oct 2023

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

Amazing location and amenities!

This was a great stay. The house was exceptionally clean and furnished with an in-ground pool, fenced in yard and super close to the Butler Beach and a Cuban cafe for early morning coffee or a Mexican restaurant for some quick eats. Everything is supplied and in great shape. All you need are groceries, sun block and a fun attitude. There’s a great putt-putt course down the road and lots of places along the beach to swim and surf in, grab shells or sea glass, and walk the estuary. I’d recommend you bring your bikes if so inclined. I was trying to book again, but they’re already booked so if you see the week you want, grab it. This place was a real gem. I’m a single dad with two teens and a little dog and it was worth every mile and dollar to be here. We had the best time!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle F.

11 May 2024

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

Fantastic experience

After i spent time reading reviews i had low expectations. But vacasa must have taken the feedback and improved a few things because i thought the property was terrific! The house was very clean. It is decorated in a cute, beachy theme. It is the perfect size for 5 or 6 people. There is nothing wrong with the stairs and i didn’t encounter any bees like another reviewer. The kitchen is stocked with more than adequate dinnerware, utensils, large plastic cups with lids and straws to use at the pool, even salt and sweeteners for your coffee. I thought there was plenty cleaning supplies as opposed to another reviewer. It is a super easy walk to the beach. You have to cross a1a, but it is only two lane at this spot and there is an electronic crosswalk sign to make it easy and safe. There are a couple beach chairs and a cart to take to the beach. The beds are very comfortable- even the bottom mattress of the bunk beds (i didn’t sleep on the top one). A/c worked great, as did wifi. The pool is perfect. It’s true a little grass does get in it after the lawn service mows on thursdays, but it is very easy to use the pool skimmer to get it out in 2 minutes tops. When we contacted the management company via text we received immediate answers. Maybe other folks had a different experience than we did - but we couldn’t think of any constructive criticism- it’s just a great place!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

frances l., New Jersey

17 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great Location but Bee-ware

First the positives: The house location is great, walkable to the beach and in a nice, family neighborhood. The size was just big enough for our small family with plenty of TVs (if everyone wants to watch something different) and great Wifi. It’s also great to have use of the beach caddy/chairs especially if you are not driving to the house for your vacation. Now, the negatives, that sadly outweigh the positives: The only access to the house is via old wooden stairs in desperate need of repair (not sure they would pass any code) that have been eaten away at by a swarm of carpenter bees. The deck in both the front & back are also old wood with swarming bees making the use of the outside sadly impossible. You have to dodge giant bees entering & leaving the front door and we didn't even get to enjoy the pool. Also, it should be noted that the game room in the garage is not accessible from inside the house. You have to go out the bee-infested front entry, down the precarious wooden stairs, unlock the side garage door, then open the back garage door. This is the only access to the backyard as well. There is no access to the pool/yard from the kitchen sliders/deck. Be aware that the bunk beds are incredibly squeaky and unsleep-able. Luckily our daughter was able to sleep in the Queen bed which was very comfortable. It would also be nice if they provided more garbage bags and cleaning supplies to keep your space clean. This is a long review, but I am hoping to help families plan.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

KRISTINE M.

15 Feb 2025

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

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8/10 Good

Jennifer W.

3 Oct 2024

Okay experience

The house was nice. However there weren’t enough washcloths provided, and we were asked not to wash them, as they are professionally laundered. When we ran into an issue, Vacasa didn’t know anything that was going on with the house. However, maintenance man was in contact with the homeowner and resolved the issue quickly. Also, 30 minutes before checkout, the cleaning lady was parked outside waiting on us to leave. Great house, but the experience was only ok.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Lynne M.

16 Jul 2024

Everything for a Vacation

Loved a brief walk to the beach for a morning walk, then cool off in the great pool. Entry right there to drive on beach. All attractions are a short drive away. Kitchen had everything I needed - which is unusual to find. Game room was fun.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

7 Jan 2024

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

Great for families

House was great for our short trip to St. Augustine. About 10-15 minutes from the historical area. The house was equipped with most needs ( a few more cleaning supplies and garbage bags would have been nice). The house was a few blocks from the ocean, straight shot from closest East West cross street bonus you can drive on the beach with the appropriate vehicle. The downstairs game room was great. We didn't use the pool, but the whole outdoor area is well equipped for the whole family. We would definitely rent this property again it was a quiet location but close enough to everything we wanted to do.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

14 Feb 2023

Beautiful house close to the beach

We really were pleasantly surprised by this house since we chose on the way to St. Augustine when our first choice ran into an issue. Vacasa took care of the change very efficiently and professionally. The house had a lot of space, nice kitchen and bathrooms, and a pleasant sitting area. Unfortunately the weather wasn’t warm enough to take advantage of the pool. The only criticism was the bed in the master bedroom could use a new mattress, the current one has a bit of a slope to the center.

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10/10 Excellent

Jorge M.

22 Sept 2022

What a nice beach house!

Athenas Cottage has everything you need and just 5-6 mins walk to the beautiful beach. Love to come back.

4/10 Poor

Andrew G.

27 Aug 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Had better expectations

After reading several positive reviews about this property, we were excited to stay here. Overall, the house is nice. Feels like newer construction. TVs in every room and a private pool out back. The bad news is that the house was infested with bugs. Ants, fleas, gnats, you name it….it was there. Contacted the property rep who said they would reach out to an exterminator. Never heard back. We all have bug bites all over and we had to throw away a lot of food that got covered in ants. There’s no pantry to keep food in. The ants are obviously a known problem as there were already ant baits out on the counter when we got there. But fleas and other bugs too? In the beds and on the living room seats? Understand this is a pet friendly house, but obviously someone had a dirty animal. Although the cleaning company did okay, there was still a bunch of dog hair on the floor. Also, two days after the pool was “cleaned” which included a VERY heavy dose of chemicals and chlorine so strong we could barely swim in it, a landscaper came and cut grass. Blew tons of lawn clipping in the pool and all over the pool deck. Because the pool is cleaned on Mondays, it remained filthy the rest of the time we were there. I don’t fault the property owner for any of this. This is typical of big vacation companies like Vacasa. Mediocre property management at best and poor response when there’s an issue. Lastly, you get one tiny outdoor trash can for the entire week. Needless to say, it was overflowing by mid week, and on checkout day, we got to clean up trash that had been torn through by raccoons. Who can blame them? We had no choice but to leave trash on the ground. This place has a lot of potential, but needs a more attentive property manager or the owner needs to be more aware of the issues that are being ignored by the property manager.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Mary W.

26 Jul 2022

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Wanted to love it, but ☹️

House itself was as advertised—clean and in a nice neighborhood. However, upon arrival, the pool (main reason we booked this property) was green with algae along the sides and bottom. Had sample tested—no chlorine!!! After numerous messages, the pool was shocked on day 3, but not actually cleaned, so of course the issue was never fully resolved during our week-long holiday stay. Ultimately, we did receive a credit for the poor condition of the pool. Unfortunately, however, we do not recommend this property if being able to use the pool is important to you.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Susanne B.

3 Jul 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Worst vacation rental I have ever had. Vacasa was horrible to deal with.

We arrived on Saturday June 25. Upon arrival we were met with 3 large outdoor trash bins overflowing with garbage that smelled as it had been there for weeks. You have to walk past it to get in the house. It was disgusting. The advertised sparkling pool was covered in green algae. I wouldn’t let a dog swim in that. The main reason we rented this house was for the pool for our 10 year old granddaughter. I immediately called Vacasa and was told they would get someone out that afternoon. No one ever came. I called and texted every single day multiple times a day and no one ever Showed up from Vacasa to Get the trash or service the pool. Garbage pick up was on Monday and we took all that trash to the street. I will add that there were 6 of us in the house and we didn’t fill up one of those bins the entire week. So, I wonder how long that trash had been out there. The algae continued to get worse and still nobody came to clean the pool. Our granddaughter was heartbroken. Finally, by Tuesday night someone at Vacasa calls me back and offers a forced move. Of course, a week before July 4 th, there were no other comparable houses available. The advertised gas grill was so nasty it couldn’t be used. Some of the outdoor furniture needs to be disposed of. My husband fell out of one of the Adirondack chairs that was broken when he sat down not seeing it was broken. Luckily he was not hurt. Vacasa finally issued a partial refund, but I feel it wasn’t enough. We would have gone somewhere else to stay if we could have found something. On numerous occasions I asked Vacasa to have a manager calle me. My requests were totally ignored. I sent them daily pictures of the pool and they never sent anyone out to clean the pool.I kept getting canned text responses saying a ticket had been created and someone would get back to me. My husband ended up buying a pool brush, and the necessary pool chemicals to clean the pool himself ( we had our own pool for over 30 years)so our granddaughter could swim the last 2 days we were there. I was so stressed at the end of the week from trying to get a response from Vacasa, I need another vacation. I will say that the house itself is lovely and the interior was clean. But, with all the other issues, my vacation was ruined.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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