2/10 Terrible
Lisa W.
May 19, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Reoccurring flea issue last minute cancellation
Lisa W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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The Beautiful Waterfront Boyce House
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Reviews
8.08.0 out of 10
Very good
Entire home
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123322 sq ft
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Washer
- Dryer
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor Space
Explore the area
St. Augustine, FL
- St. George StreetPlace, St. George Street2 min walk
- Lightner MuseumPlace, Lightner Museum11 min walk
- Flagler CollegePlace, Flagler College12 min walk
- St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)13 min drive
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About the neighborhood
St. Augustine
Located in Downtown Historic District, this vacation home is adjacent to St. George Street and within a 15-minute walk of popular sights like Flagler College. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
What's nearby
- St. George Street - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
- Lightner Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
- Flagler College - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
- Ponce de Leon Hotel - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
- Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Getting around
- St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
- Tradewinds Tropical Lounge - 12 min walk
- Harry's Seafood Bar Grille - 13 min walk
- Costa Brava - 12 min walk
- Casa Reina - 12 min walk
- The Kookaburra - 12 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Beautiful Waterfront Boyce House
The Boyce House was built in 1899 making this historic home over 120 years old. It was one of the earlier homes built in the neighborhood, originally constructed for the Mayor of St Augustine, Elmer E. Boyce, from July 1899 to June 1907. He was also the Sherriff of St. John's County for more than two decades. This home features 6 bedrooms allowing a family of 12 to enjoy their stay. The bedrooms include two king beds, two queen beds, one bunk bed for children and one sitting room that includes a sleeper sofa with a queen sized mattress. A massive dining room table that will sit 12 guests and there are also tables and chairs for children included at the home. When you aren't sleeping, there is a large back yard that backs up to the Maria Sanchez Lake for a picture perfect view to enjoy a relaxing evening rocking in the rocking chairs or playing a round of cornhole with family. The house also include a Miss Pacman game for some indoor entertainment as well as a collection of board games for your indoor entertainment.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 6 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a fenced private yard.
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach towels
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 6 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 3.5 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Living room
- Separate dining area
Entertainment
- Games
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
- Fenced yard
- Garden
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Designated smoking areas
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- Near a zoo
- Near an outlet shopping mall
- Near the marina
- On a lake
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Parasailing nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 3,322 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
- This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
- 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
THE BEAUTIFUL BOYCE HOUSE St. Augustine
THE BEAUTIFUL BOYCE HOUSE Private vacation home
THE BEAUTIFUL BOYCE HOUSE Private vacation home St. Augustine
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do near this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Downtown Historic District within a short 2-minute walk of St. George Street and also 17 minutes on foot from Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. You'll also find St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park within a short drive.
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.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
How close is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional), which is 6 mi away (19 minutes by car).
The Beautiful Waterfront Boyce House Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 8 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 8 reviews
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lance S.
Apr 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Boyce House- 80th Birthday Celebration
We booked the Boyce House for our mom's 80th birthday celebration. I must say, WE all loved the house and the hostory of the house. It was a perfect representation of the history of St. Augustine- location, charm, appeal, perfect size, it had it all.
It was ideal for our purposes, and would stay again.
Lance S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Andrew W.
Mar 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Very nice house that is an easy 1 mile walk to downtown St. Augustine. The large back porch with rocking chairs overlooking a small lake and quiet neighborhood was the perfect gathering spot for our family to hang out together. House was clean and well equipped, and check-in was easy. Our family would certainly stay here again whenever back in St. Augustine.
Andrew W.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
2/10 Terrible
Marla T., Jacksonville, Florida
Jun 11, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Warning Do not Book
Suppose to have rented from June 8-11 for out of town family for wedding. Went to property early after confirming with owner this was okay. Upon arrival found a gentleman spraying with what looked like something you get at Walmart for Fleas, Bedbugs, Ticks. Alerted the owner to tell her my family would not be staying in a flea infested house and did she have any suggestions to help with this terrible position I was in as my out of town guest had no place to stay. She offered the number of a cleaner person and suggested I contact him to see if any houses he cleans were available!!! Really!!! Gave me a full refund but thank goodness I found another property on my own!!! Inexcusable !! Would NEVER STAY at this property!!!
Marla T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen F., Huntingtown
Mar 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic house amd location
We had another VRBO house cancel on us 4 hours before check in (they had an emergency at the house) and Devon was extremely helpful and accommodating. She went out of her way to get her house turned around quickly so we could get everyone in and ready for the rehearsal on time. The house is absolutely beautiful, it's in a perfect location ( walkable to historic downtown and across from a lake), and it was large enough to accommodate our group. It had everything you would need, it was celan and just as described. We would definitely rent the place again. Thanks for everything Devon. You were fantastic.
Kathleen F.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Drew G.
Mar 14, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Wonderful home in historic town.
Drew G.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Mar 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for our first trip to St. Augustine
This house is wonderful. We loved it’s history and the location is great. The neighborhood is quiet and we were able to walk to all the shop/restaurants. My son enjoyed the games that were provided as well as the fenced in yard. The house is very well stocked. We would definitely stay again.
Verified traveler
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jean W.
Mar 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Boyce House!!
This was our first time visiting St. Augustine and we loved it! We were very pleased with our stay at this lovely historical home! The home was clean and spacious. It was a nice walk to downtown, and we enjoyed taking in the scenery. The backyard was fenced in making it perfect for the kids to play in. Sitting on the back porch, relaxing in the rocking chairs watching the horse and carriages trot by was our favorite part! We definitely recommend this home and will be back!!
Jean W.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022