BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach! in St. Augustine

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Dates

May 2025

June 2025

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 123000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Air conditioning
Pet friendly
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

St Augustine, FL

Vilano Beach
‪4 min walk‬
Castle Otttis
‪18 min walk‬
St. George Street
‪9 min drive‬
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. Augustine

Located in Vilano Beach within a 5-minute walk of Vilano Beach, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Tolomato River. The vacation home includes a private pool, a kitchen, and a fireplace.

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What's nearby

Vilano Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
Castle Otttis - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
St. George Street - 9 min drive - 5.3 miles
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 10 min drive - 5.5 miles

Getting around

St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

‪Beaches at Vilano - ‬5 min drive
‪Aunt Kate's - ‬13 min walk
‪Schooner's Seafood House - ‬9 min drive
‪Cap's On The Water - ‬3 min drive
‪Drakes Bistro - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach!

This four-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home with four king beds will comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests, so bring the whole family!

Why choose between the beach and a pool? Carpe Diem has both! Swim in your own private, screened-in heated swimming pool or head just 125 hundred steps to the private, friendly beach.

The home contains bed & bath linens, a garden tub, hardwood floors…great care, and attention to detail – it provides a beautiful vacation! We pride ourselves on cleanliness and assure you of an extremely clean and inviting home upon arrival so that you may relax and enjoy your visit! There are a wide variety of amenities, including a Freezer, Microwave, Ice Maker, Oven, Ceiling Fans, Refrigerator, Wi-Fi access, Coffee Maker, Keurig, Cooking Range, Televisions, Cookware, Dish Washer, Utensils, Washer and Dryer, a Wet Bar, and much more.

The house is two levels, with beautiful landscaping outside and wonderfully decorated on the inside!

One hundred twenty-five steps to the beach from an easy path on one side and a 2-minute walk to the Inter-coastal Waterway on the other. This quiet but hip area of Vilano/North Beach is famous for surfing, paddle boarding, fishing, shark teeth hunting, and much more. You can walk, bike, or drive to many great restaurants within minutes. Our comfortable home is a 5-minute drive to the fun & activity-filled oldest town in America, St. Augustine! The Vilano Beach pier is a 2-minute car drive away (or a 40-minute beach walk), where you'll find a Publix Grocery Store and a mini outdoor mall. A local Post Office, Bait & Gear store, a boat rental facility and gas dock, a local pub, and more restaurants near and on the Intercoastal beach are in the same area. It is a 20-minute drive to the home of the PGA at TPC Sawgrass and a 2.5-hour drive to Disney World.

For an additional $200/week or less, the pool can be heated to a maximum of 84 degrees. Pool heat must be added to your reservation at least 48 hours before arrival. Please note that we do not heat the pool from Memorial Day through mid-September.

The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a private pool, a washing machine, and a fireplace.

Property manager

Marty

Languages

English

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Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

Heated pool
Private pool

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

Car recommended
Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

4.5 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the marina
Near the sea

Things to do

Heated pool
Tennis
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Parasailing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkeling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Whale watching nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby

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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

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

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Pool Home Very Spacious Sleeps 14 Steps Beach House

Beautiful Pool Home Very Spacious Sleeps 14 Steps Beach

Beautiful Pool Home Very Spacious Sleeps 14 Steps Beach House

BIG Pool Home ~ Very Spacious ~ Steps to the Beach

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Beautiful Pool Home Very Spacious Sleeps 14 Steps Beach House

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home is situated in Vilano Beach within a 10-minute walk of Vilano Beach and Tolomato River. You'll also find Castle Otttis and Usina Beach less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home; however, the accommodation features a private pool.

What amenities will couples enjoy at BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach!?

This historic vacation home offers many amenities for couples, including a private pool and a fireplace in each accommodation with some featuring private pools.

Does BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach! have a hot tub?

No, but this vacation home does have a heated pool.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional), which is 7.9 mi away (15 minutes by car). Another top airport is Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig), which is around 29.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach!?

Yes, every accommodation at BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach! comes with a deck.

BIG Pool Home ~ 4 King En-suite Bedrooms ~ Only a few steps to the Beach! Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

Apr 12, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

Property was very nice, large, clean, close to beach, just a great stay, we love the St Augustine area! We will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom B.

Mar 21, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring Break in Vilano Beach

Good times had by all. The house is as advertised, it is very close to the beach in a nice neighborhood. The house is big enough to allow for separation, one of the bedrooms is up a separate staircase from the other three bedrooms. As mentioned by others, the pool is small but it is perfect for 2 children to play endlessly.The beach was not crowded and great for long walks at sunrise and sunset.We went on a “children friendly” ghost tour, visited several attractions and overall had a great, immersive experience.Pizza at Vinny’s and fried green tomatoes at the Reef are recommended.Both dogs enjoyed many neighborhood walks.Would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Mar 15, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday celebration

Beautiful home had all the things we needed the. The kitchen had everything for cooking our meals. Ned to bring shampoo and soap for bathrooms We had a wonderful time

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Brookville Indiana

Nov 5, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Siblings vacation

Lovely home in a quiet neighborhood. Four master bedrooms, very clean and comfortable. The pool is small, but that was not a problem for us. We all enjoyed our stay very much.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki C.

Nov 2, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

overall,a nice Property.

Great neighborhood, close to the beach .there needed to be more spare blankets . We also had an extra charge for the number of people people that should’ve been more clear during booking..

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P., Hatteras, North Carolina

Oct 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Milton

So upset we had to evacuate. Wonderful home!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Sep 8, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

This property was spacious and super close to the beach. Bedrooms were a good size and there was plenty of room for everyone. It was in a nice neighborhood. This didn't bother our stay but we believe there may be some electrical issues...lights flickered in the kitchen some and one of my outlets didn't work in the mother in law suite bedroom and the washer had some issues with our first load of laundry. The pics of the pool were a little deceiving. It was pretty small. Overall though, we would definitely stay here again. My family really enjoyed it. The property manager was super helpful and had great communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

Aug 18, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation!

Everything we needed for a very nice week with family. Short walk to the beach, pool, and plenty of room to move around in the house. The house was clean and that’s always a plus for me. I do need to say that the neighbors were so nice to us, very friendly and helpful. We ask the lady next door about a good place to eat seafood and she sure did! Just a short drive to a place called Aunt Kates, we ate there twice. I would highly recommend staying here to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Aug 3, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Beach Oasis

Carpe Diem was such a great place to stay. The house is beautiful, everything worked great, convenient walk to the beach. Cute neighborhood and they had everything we needed. The pool is on the smaller side, but it was perfect for us. We would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

R. Todd W.

Jul 29, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

St. Augustine Beach House

This is a great property, nice and clean. Everything from the appliances to the bathrooms worked great. It is a very short walk to the beach, and we had a great time!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

Jul 13, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for a great vacation!

We all loved it! There was lots to do including ocean, pool, shopping and sight-seeing. Good restaurants are plentiful. The house provided an excellent location for everything and was fully equipped with large rooms to make our stay extremely comfortable. We appreciated the recliners in the family room and the large TV. Very nice accommodations!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina P., Hahira, Georgia

May 22, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it

We loved our stay. The house was excellent - so clean. Loved the amount of towels!! We thought the very short walk to the beach was great - so close. The location was perfect - close to everything. We WILL visit again.❤️

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah H., Atlanta

May 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family house

Great house, great time! The layout of the house — with all the shared spaces on the ground floor and all bedrooms upstairs — was convenient and well thought-out. We had all the room we needed and enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Earl R.

Apr 7, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break

Contact with the property management was outstanding! They returned my messages super fast. Even though it was in a neighbor hood off the beach it took us less time walking to the beach than if we were in a condo on the beach. Easy crossing A1A to beach walkover. No stairs. Beach is not crowded and is a paradise for finding shells. This house is large so you won't be bumping in to each other. Great time with family.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro M., St. Augustine

Nov 26, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Thanksgiving!

Great stay! Home had all we needed for our family get together! Everything worked out perfectly! Thanks Marty!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelby G.

Oct 31, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Daughter's Wedding

We rented this house for my daughter's wedding at tge Lightener Museum. My parents and my sisters joined us. The house was perfect with every bedroom having it's own bathroom. The pool was also a hut with my niece and nephews. Would absolutely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greta S.

Oct 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Fall Vacation

The house was great. Very clean and well appointed for a beach getaway. Short walk to the beach. Short drive to historic St Augustine. Reaxing and so much fun!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Angela B.

Aug 12, 2023

Beware before you book this property!

We selected this property over several others because it was spacious, we had 8 guests, some were not couples. We also liked the fact that it had a pool and beach access and parking. We planned to spend several days enjoying the beach. This did not happen, we had to drive to a different beach. Much to our disappointment, this property has several misleading items in the listing. Beach access is a joke. You must side step down a sand slope of about 10 feet or climb multiple stairs over A1A carrying beach supplies, your wagon and ice chests, it was a nightmare! The pool is tiny with sand debris. The bed rooms were all ok with the exception of the pull out sofa beds. You will be sleeping on springs and no sheets to fit. One bedroom had the carpet tacks exposed at the bathroom doorway. One guest cut her foot entering. We placed a throw rug over the tacks to prevent future injuries. Roaches and spiders where throughout the house. Spray service did spray, but to no avail. Fan & lights were broken. The master bathroom had mold in the grout lines, we were told that the grout was discolored. The garage had a strong mildew smell. We attempted to air it out. The a/c was out for 2 nights with temperatures reaching 88, it was unbearable. Many amenities are misleading. Just beware, read all the reviews, the property is not well managed or maintained. These issues were not addressed during our stay. As well as others. We were not offered comp for even 1 night. Very dissatisfied!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

R. Todd W.

Jul 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Parker Hill Gang Review

Property was great for us. 8 adults, 3 children and 1 infant. Pool worked out good for our kids and the beach is surprisingly close.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Pam K.

Jun 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 2023

House was clean and we enjoyed our week. Could not find the single bed but we figured iur sleeping arrangements

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary K. A.

May 23, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Trip to St Augustine

Property was great! We were there for a friends wedding. Shared the house with another family. Plenty of room. Layout of house was great and met our needs. Loved the location. Short walk to beach and about 10-15 minutes to downtown St Augustine.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

May 12, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

A Great Time Was Had By All The Family

House was clean and had plenty of bedrooms and bathrooms for everyone in our group. Four Large bedrooms, each with it's own ensuite bathroom, each had their own TV plus a HUGE TV in the family room. Lots of seating at dining room and kitchen tables with stools at a bar counter in the kitchen. Pool was very small but screen enclosed porch was lovely this time of year, lots of seating there also. Only complaint I have was the liquid hand soap in the bathroom we used wasn't just soap it was very watered down, didn't feel like my hands got clean when I washed them. Feel like I'm being petty mentioning that but thought maybe the owners didn't know maybe the cleaning service did this. I think it was only in the one bathroom. We had one maintenance issue, that was resolved in a timely manner. Sandy at First Choice was great to work with and answered all our questions promptly. We had a wonderful time and if we need this large of a house again we would definitely stay at Carpe Diem. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

May 6, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Vilano Beach vacation

The house, location and communication with property management were all excellent. The only cautionary comment that I have is regarding the size of the pool. If there are children involved, please note that the pool is quite small. However, the property is directly across the street from an ocean beach. All and all, very nice accommodations.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023