This vacation home places you in Uptown, within a leisurely stroll of popular sights such as St. George Street and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a fenced private yard.
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
St. George Street - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Flagler College - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Lightner Museum - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min walk
St Augustine & Seafood Company - 11 min walk
Ann O'Malley's - 10 min walk
Milltop Tavern - 10 min walk
Mojo Old City BBQ - 10 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.
Your Secluded Hideaway in Historic St. Augustine Uptown.
Our Mission is to make your vacation rental experience simply marvelous.
Our cottage is tucked behind a 6 foot privacy fence. You will feel safe and secluded in our very comfortable 790 square foot home. While we are secluded, we are at the same time right in the middle of UpTown. A 3 minute walk to Spinster Abbotts and Sundays, grab at bite or have an adult beverage at the tap room at Spinsters. Many choices! There is ice cream and cupcakes right around the corner. The Raintree Restaurant is 2 blocks away. Awesome Weekend Brunch. Our street is one of the iconic Coquina Alleyways that St Augustine is famous for, just a wonderful olde town touch. It can appear to be dark but we have a motion light/camera to enhance your night sight.
We cannot accommodate more than 4 in our small cozy home. All sizes children count as a whole person. It is a small cottage (2bed/1bath) and we would not want you to feel crowded. * sneaking an extra can cause an up charge. For those of you who like things Clean, we have you covered. We have an awesome house keeper who gets the full cleaning fee. I come in after and enhance. It is super important to me that your are really comfortable. We like to come down and stay here and I want to be Super Comfortable and be confident where I am staying is clean, really clean. This is your vacation and you should be relaxing not cleaning to feel comfortable. Stay Relax, we will do the laundry.
Work Space: if you need anything to WORK let us know. We are able to provide an extra monitor, possibly a printer ( I do not supply ink, we talk), the vanity table can work as a desk, it did for me for years with a laptop. We can provide another kitchen table, if you need more real estate. The kitchen chairs are MCM school chairs, very comfy. The Internet wiring is Cat6. We have every cable know to man. This must be planned in advance 'cos John will bring you the wrong cables if D isn't home. Only D knows where this stuff is and how to hook up.
Queen Bedroom Full length Mirror and Vintage Make up Vanity with Boudoir chair. The Queen Bedroom has a 43 inch tv with Amazon fire stick, YouTubeTV, and a Samsung sound bar. The bed is a pillow top mattress with 6 comfortable pillows, and an extra blanket. The room has Black out curtains with horizontal blinds underneath, this makes The Queen Bedroom especially cozy and quiet. One bed lamp has a USB plug, both sides have amble plugs. There are plenty of drawers, hangers, a luggage rack, and an iron and ironing board. Hand dial adjustable Hanging ceiling fan to move air.
King Bedroom 2: The King Bedroom is decorated in a vintage boho Florida vibe with a 80's Wicker Lane bedroom set. This My favorite bed, you melt! The king bed has 4 king pillows and 2 standard back up pillows and an extra blanket. Both bedroom lights offer dim lighting and have USB ports and standard plugs. There is a reading light over the bed. Black out curtains over blinds added to your sleeping comfort. Hand dial adjustable Hanging ceiling fan to move air. Luggage Rack.
Bathroom: The bathroom has a stall shower with a NICE and POWERFUL shower head. The shower spray is not height challenged friendly. I am 5'6" I can get it out of the holder, my daughter is 4'11" this is not happening for her without help. The bathroom has awesome lighting and a fabulous mirror, which makes life so much easier. Now two Make Up stations! There is also a lighted Magnification Make Up Mirror for those finer touch ups. 4 sets of towels are provided. We provide the things you might expect or forget including hair dryer, shampoo, conditioner and body lotion. This is all stuff we use when we come to stay. Try the body lotion it might surprise you. There are also some useful miscellaneous emergency amenities on hand.
Living Room: A comfortable living room with two red leather sofas and a 55" Samsung Smart TV with a Samsung sound bar and woofer. For your viewing pleasure the quintessential and always essential Black Out Curtains keep the LIGHT, heat and cold out. Over these curtains are fancy black out curtains to add some colour! There is also a Bose Wave CD Sound System with an 2 of the standard AUX cables. It is an oldie but it works. There is amble light to read and see in this room. There are a few games, cards and Dominos . Hand dial adjustable Hanging ceiling fan to move air.
Kitchen: Casa Tranquil has a fully functional kitchen. Our retro kitchen was remodeled 5- 6 years ago. There is a 20" Amana 4 burner range, dishwasher, and a full size refrigerator. The kitchen has a dinette table with 4 vintage MCM chairs. There is a 4 slot toaster, microwave, Krup 12 cup coffee Maker. There is also pour over coffee, blender, crock pot, All-Clad cookware, mics utensils, SHARP Henckels knives, baking sheets, a casserole dish, and plastic pitcher. The kitchen is fully functioning There are also Big Girl Wine Glasses with stems and outdoor plastic glasses. We provide coffee filters, loose coffee, tea, creamers, sugars, salt, pepper, and miscellaneous condiments. Parchment paper, plastic baggies, etc. Snacks! We make sure there are welcome snacks. We provide 2-3 gallons of filtered water from our home, this is as a courtesy and to a make a fine cup of coffee. If it wigs you out, don't use them. I keep my eyes on these. I wash them and change them out. I use this water when I visit.
Laundry Room: This is the ROOM OF WONDER! There is a old top loader washer and dryer, with a few laundry pods. Please let us do the House laundry when you leave . You are on vacation. If you decide to do a load please DO NOT wash sheets and towels together. All condiments are on wire rack to your right in Laundry room. I look through these to make sure nothing is icky. There are clearly marked bins with supplies to anticipate your needs and emergencies.I have really tried to anticipate most emergencies. I am a Grandmom been there! We provide beach towels and rain umbrellas. Beach Chairs etc available upon request, just let us know they are in the shed. There is a clothes line for wet suits and towels.
Outside: The Front yard is awesome! Lots of lights and room. We get the afternoon sun. Outside there are Umbrellas. It is simply marvelous to sit on the front patio and watch the Flamboyance of our plastic Flamingos. The Flamboyance grows every year , we have added 4 zombies, and two blues to our colony this past year. But the Sun can be brutal so we have added Umbrellas. We have fabulous vintage iron patio furniture which is restored. They are not child friendly, sometimesNOT FANCY clothing friendly. They are vintage old restored. There are no cushions because cushions host buggies. The front yard is mostly an impervious surface, This area is not disability friendly, some of the pavers are uneven. There is a vintage concrete patio table with an umbrella. It is concrete, it is very hard 'cos it is concrete.
Parking: We have private parking for 2 vehicles. Please absolutely NO parking inside the privacy fence. Or in Front of the fence
Families: We will try our best to accommodate babies and toddlers. We love babies but Our home is NOT baby proof, we are children friendly and will do all we can to make your vacay comfortable with your children. In being family friendly We have tried to anticipate what you might need when traveling with children. Our plates are melamine, we also have a selection of paper plates. One set of toddler cutlery. We provide splash pads and a mega pad. Upon witnessing personally what small babies and new Moms can do to Casa Tranquil in a matter of two days we must have a policy toward children. A child no matter how small, is a person and counts towards the 4 person max.
NOISE: There is music during the afternoon and into the evenings from Borrillo's Pizzeria. Borrillo's Pizzeria is very close to Casa Tranquil during the afternoon and evenings there is live music until 9:30 and 10pm on Fridays and Saturdays which you can hear from our front yard. This adds a lovely vacation touch to our festive front yard and your vacation memories. The city has a strict noise ordinances so the music stops fairly early and is not crazy loud. Borrillo's is a small family restaurant with great pizza and a small outdoor entertainment area.
Internet: Casa Tranquil is the perfect place for the business traveler, we can provide most cables if you have forgotten something. Extra power strips are provided. No plug hunting! Super fast internet. Ethernet line is available upon request, hook up is behind TV Cat6. Great place to get that project done, while being able to eat a variety of fabulous restaurants, within easy walking distance after a long day. Super fast Ethernet. Wireless is super fast . Cat6
Pets: We have decided no pets. Keeps the place nicer and my standard of clean is obtainable without stress.
ADA: Our door openings do not accommodate wheelchairs or large strollers. Our bathroom does not have a handicapped grip bar. We are not handicap accessible.
Safety: We have a doorbell Camera and a Camera with security lighting facing First Street, this is for everyone’s security and so you can see what you’re doing at night. If this is a problem let us know. We are all electric NO GAS home, so we do not have a CO detector. We do provide a Fire Blanket in kitchen By stove Fire Extinguishers
If all this sounds awesome to you We look forward to having you and your family and friends as our Guests.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. The pillowtop bed provides a full night's sleep and the bathroom offers hair dryers. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fenced private yard, and a coffee maker.
Property manager
Diane & John
Languages
English
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Note from host: This is a NO SMOKING, NO Vapor house.
Services and conveniences
Blackout drapes
Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service
Location highlights
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
Near the bay
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Wildlife walks 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Recycling
Unit size: 790 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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Make sure AC is at 74 summer
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Note from host: we are not a child proof home
children 1 person
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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, 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: 11:00 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Long-term renters welcome.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do around this vacation home?
This vacation home is situated in Uptown within a short 8-minute walk of St. George Street and also 12 minutes on foot from Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. You'll also find Ripley's Believe It Or Not and Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park less than a mile away.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.
Is this vacation home adjacent 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.
What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Your Secluded Hideaway in Historic St. Augustine Uptown. ?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a pillowtop mattress, a kitchen, and a meal delivery service.
Are there hot tubs at Your Secluded Hideaway in Historic St. Augustine Uptown. ?
No, there isn't a spa tub 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.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
What 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 4.8 mi away (12 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies at Your Secluded Hideaway in Historic St. Augustine Uptown. ?
Yes, every accommodation at Your Secluded Hideaway in Historic St. Augustine Uptown. comes with a deck.
Your Secluded Hideaway in Historic St. Augustine Uptown. Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
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Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Laura R.
Mar 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect spot!
Love the location of this hideaway! From the good music next door at the pizza restaurant at night to the cute shops and good restaurants a block away to being able to walk to and from the historic district - it fit our wants and needs. The beds were cozy. The owners took care of everything we needed. I hope to stay here again.
Laura R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laurie A.
Mar 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Locals get away!
Great location! Very clean and throughly enjoyed our trip!
Laurie A.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Julie K.
Mar 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and location
You can’t beat the location of this property. Easy walking distance to downtown. Lots of little shops and restaurants to visit as you walk downtown too. The fort and the fountain of youth are also right there. They have a cute outside sitting area with umbrellas.
Julie K.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wayne H.
Jan 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay.
Steps away from pizza. Close to everything. This is one of the best VRBOs we’ve stayed at.We’ll be back.
Wayne H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica D.
Jan 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This house is fantastic!
We stayed over Christmas and had a fantastic time. The owners even decorated for the holiday. Everything is exactly as described on VRBO; the house is clean, accommodating, and very close to St. Augustine's historic district. There is indeed music some evenings from the restaurant behind the house, but it stops every evening at 10pm or so and we couldn't hear it in the bedrooms anyway. It was fun to listen to it from our own little patio! Parking was safe and secure. Love the flamingos, too :)Dee and John were very responsive and welcoming. They even provided filtered water and snacks. I would definitely stay here again.Don't hesitate, just book it!
Jessica D.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
2/10 Terrible
Kayla M C.
Dec 23, 2024
Kayla M C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin E.
Dec 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great stay and great owners!
Benjamin E.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Paul R.
Aug 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Paul R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wayne H.
Jul 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Never disappointed.
Ive stayed here several times and its perfect every time.
Great location. Close to everything. Next door to the best pizzas in town.
Wayne H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Evans F.
Jun 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away from Home
We had a wonderful stay, where every need was anticipated and met. The house is lovely and comfortable. We had everything we could possible need from beach towels to umbrellas. Our hosts were fantastic with communication and we appreciate their attention to detail. We will definitely be staying here again!
Evans F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cristina B.
Apr 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location in historic St. Augustine
The property is located in historic St. Augustine, near all their famous attractions and historicdowntown. The house has plenty of space, beautifully decorated, nice living room, great water pressure in the bathroom, clean and well equipped kitchen and comfortable bedrooms. There was plenty of parking space in front of the house for our two cars.
We enjoyed our stay and we will keep this property in mind for future St. Augustine trips.
Cristina B.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve S.
Mar 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Short walk to St. GEORGE St.
Enjoyed our stay in your lovely cottage what fun we had and will stay again
Steve Jackie Jane & Joe
Steve S.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica R.
Mar 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Everything about this place was great - location, cleanliness, thoughtful items in the house. Thanks for a great stay!!
Jessica R.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda O.
Mar 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home away from home
What a fabulous place to stay in Augustine! This immaculate, comfy little house is within walking distance to shops, restaurants, entertainment and the historic downtown. Hosts Diane and John anticipated every need and made our stay absolutely delightful. We loved every minute!
Linda O.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wayne H.
Mar 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
2nd stay because it was great like the first stay.
We like the closeness to everything. Very clean..no complaints. Close to great food and lots of liquor. We enjoyed the stay and look forward to a third stay.
Wayne H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tom H.
Dec 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Getaway
Our family had a great stay at Casa Tranquil. Perfect location in town within walking distance to everything. No need to move your car. Place was clean and well equipped. The owners really seemed to provide everything you need. Enjoyed morning coffees and breakfast at Lulis Bakery right around the corner. Definitely recommend Casa Tranquil if you're looking for a cozy getaway in St. Augustine.
Tom H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kiran N., Lake Mary, usa
Jul 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Enjoyed our stay; so close to everything in St Augustine.
Host was very helpful and caring.
Kiran N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Bill C., Pensacola, Florida
May 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable
Very clean, organized, comfortable home. Just like being home. Great location, short walking distance to Historic St Augustine downtown shops, restaurants and much more. Really nice place for a couple. Thanks to the owners for everything.
Bill C.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Suzanne L.
Apr 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Property
Property was clean and located in a great area. Owner was very easy to deal with.
Suzanne L.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer J.
Mar 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend in Saint Augustine
We enjoyed our adventure weekend in Saint Augustine. This property was clean and in a great location to downtown. The property manager was responsive and friendly. We would definitely stay again in the future.
Jennifer J.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lee H., Orlando United States
Mar 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday weekend
Great location! Near enough to walk to everything! Courtyard was great for lunch or an evening cocktail with music from Borrillo’s playing.
Lee H.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jessie H.
Mar 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Perfect location. Very clean & well stocked!
Jessie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kelly T.
Jan 22, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location to explore St. Augustine
We had a great time at this home. We went for Christmas so it was busy in town, but this house was calm and quiet. Right behind a pizza shop and in the antique district. We had a 10 minute walk to the Fort. Recommend!!!
Kelly T.
10/10 Excellent
patrick c.
Dec 12, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Great location. Walked to all attractions from the home. No need to sit in traffic or hunt for parking. House has everything needed. Would stay again. Thanks!