4BR Beach Cottage | Pool, Walk to Sand, Dogs OK

A five minute walk from the sand, this two story, four bedroom home sleeps eight with two full baths, so nobody ends up on the couch. You share a heated community pool and a beach walkover with a covered cabana. The upper deck has room for dinner outside. Downstairs, the lower porch has a gas grill, a porch swing and an outdoor shower for sandy feet. Up to two dogs are welcome, and historic downtown St. Augustine is ten minutes up the road.

The house spreads over two levels, about 1,450 square feet, which is what makes it work for a group.

Downstairs there is a den with a big TV and a desk tucked into the corner for anyone checking in with work, two queen bedrooms, a full bath with a walk in shower, and a laundry closet with the washer, dryer and a second fridge and freezer for drinks and beach snacks. The back door opens to the lower porch, where you'll find the porch swing, the gas grill and an outdoor shower to rinse off sand.

Upstairs opens up. Living, dining and kitchen share one bright room, and the kitchen is stocked well enough to really cook in. The king bedroom and a twin room with two twin beds are on this level, along with a full bath with a shower and tub. The upper deck off the living room has lounge seating and a dining table, and it is where most days here end up.

Beds are one king and two twins upstairs, two queens downstairs. Four bedrooms, two full baths, room for eight and nobody on top of anybody.

Wi-Fi is free and reaches the whole house. The TVs have streaming apps, and the upstairs TV also has cable.

You'll find games, books, beach chairs, an umbrella and beach towels, plus two baby gates if you are traveling with a little one.

The whole house is yours, both levels, the lower porch and the upper deck. You also share the community pool and the beach walkover with its covered cabana, both a short stroll away. The pool key is waiting on the entry table.

Parking is free. Two numbered spaces belong to the house, and there are guest spaces around the community.

Check in is on a smart lock, so there is nobody to meet and no key to chase down. Your code comes to you before you travel and works for your whole stay. Check-in is after 4 PM and checkout is by 10 AM.

Most of what you will want is walkable. The beach, mini golf, coffee, ice cream and several restaurants are a few minutes on foot, and the grocery store is under a mile.

Downtown St. Augustine is a ten minute drive. Park in the Historic Downtown Parking Facility on Castillo Drive and walk from there, which beats circling the side streets. We offer a free parking spot for a night downtown for stays over three days. The permit will allow parking on Cordova St after 6pm.

Bikes and golf carts are a popular way to get around the beach side, and rental shops nearby will deliver to the house. Uber and Lyft both run here reliably.

Flying in? Northeast Florida Regional Airport is about 25 minutes away, Jacksonville International is about an hour north, and Orlando is a little under two hours southwest.

• Quiet hours run from 10 PM to 8 AM. It's a quiet, family-friendly street and the neighbors appreciate it.
• Pets: up to two dogs under 40 lbs are welcome at $50 per dog. The owner may approve a cat for a $100 fee, so please ask before booking. Keep dogs leashed, including on the beach.
• No smoking, vaping or drugs anywhere on the property, by anyone staying or visiting. A $250 cleaning fee applies for violations.
• No parties or events of any kind.
• The pool and storage keys are on the entry table. There is a $100 charge if the pool key does not make it back.
• Please keep glass out of the pool area, and close the deck and porch umbrellas at night or when the wind picks up.
• Only toilet paper should be flushed. Please do not flush wipes (even if labeled "flushable"), sanitary products, paper towels or baby wipes.
• The guest must comply with the rules in the guest rental agreement.
• The guest booking this property must be at least 25 years old when they book and stay with us. This keeps stays safe and comfortable and follows local rules.
• The booking price includes a property damage protection fee covering up to $3,000 of accidental contents and property damage. Damage that isn't covered, or that goes past that amount, is charged to the guest.
• The primary guest needs to complete the online pre-arrival form and agreement in the PMI St. Augustine Guest Portal before check-in. That's how you get your access and arrival details.
• Beach driving is allowed with access on Mary Street. We recommend a 4x4 or AWD vehicle if you drive on the beach.
• All TVs have streaming apps you can log in to. Please log out before you leave.
• The upstairs TV runs through the Xfinity box, so use the Xfinity remote and leave the TV on HDMI 1. The channel guide doesn't show numbers, so scroll and pick, and whatever you watch will save to the home screen.
• Trash is picked up on Wednesday mornings.