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Downtown Waterfront Birdwatcher's Paradise

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Outdoor dining
Lobby
Smart TV, books, stereo, offices
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9325 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

Downtown Waterfront Birdwatcher's Paradise

This modern lofty space is completely unique to this town. With an open floor plan, concrete floors, brand new kitchen, baths and a spectacular view, loads of space, right in town. And the view? Amazing! 5 minute walk to Saint Augustine Fish Camp and some of the best restaurants in town. A short walk to all St. Augustine attractions.
The space features a 600 square foot back deck right on water. It’s a perfect place to watch the sunsets! In the mornings, it's not uncommon to have 20 or more birds within 50 feet of the deck. Roseate Spoonbills, Ibises, herons, osprey. If you appreciate a pristine natural environment, this is a perfect spot for you!

Property manager

David & Jenna Thorpe

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,500 square feet

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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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Property is also known as

Old Recycling Plant Loft House Saint Augustine
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Old Recycling Plant Loft
Waterfront San Sebastián River Loft
Waterfront San Sebastián River Loft (Downtown) St. Augustine

About the neighborhood

Map
Saint Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Street - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Lightner Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Flagler College - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmelo's Pizzeria - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪San Sebastian Winery - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪A1A Ale Works Restaurant & Taproom - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Metro Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪St Augustine Fish Camp - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Downtown Waterfront Birdwatcher's Paradise have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Downtown Waterfront Birdwatcher's Paradise pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 20 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Downtown Waterfront Birdwatcher's Paradise?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Waterfront Birdwatcher's Paradise?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Waterfront Birdwatcher's Paradise located?

Located in Downtown Historic District, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center, St. George Street, and Flagler College. San Sebastian River and St. Augustine Distillery are also within 10 minutes.

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Downtown Waterfront Birdwatcher's Paradise Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henry O.

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

Great location!!!

Walking distance to Fish Camp, the distillery, Ice Plant and Historic downtown. Short drive to the beaches on Anastasia island. property is unique and fun with a great view over the marsh.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose A.

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

Excellent!

Unique & wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

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

St. Augustine Loft

We spent 4 weeks at this unique property. Great location. Walk to town. Fantastic deck for watching the sunset and wildlife. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a special St. Augustine experience. We certainly enjoyed ours.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

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

Swanky Loft

Very cool spot in a great location! We came here for my hubby’s Birthday and we really enjoyed our stay! We were able to walk to several restaurants in the area and felt safe where we were. Very peaceful at night. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia S.

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

Fun with Family

This property is unique and very special. Once we got used to the idea that the third bedroom was actually in the great room and very open, we loved the space. The deck was fabulous and since the weather was perfect we took advantage of it and the sliders...opening up the whole space. At one point, one son was on the piano, another was playing pool with his girlfriend, hubby was watching football, daughter in law was working on a puzzle and I was reading on the deck. We were all together! Best stocked kitchen I have ever had with a VRBO rental. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessie F.

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

Perfect

We had a wonderful stay and had everything we needed. The loft, furnishings, and bedding were very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

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

Beautiful view highly recommend

This property looks like an old warehouse on the outside but the inside is fun and funky with an awesome view of the marsh. Fully equipped kitchen, comfortable beds. We had a great stay for our wedding weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra P.

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

Just Amazing

We had an amazing stay. It is beautifully decorated, the views are amazing, my kids LOVED it!! The cleaning team does a great job and the property manager responded instantly to all the questions I had. Only one suggestion, the outside of the property needs a bit of love… other than that it was perfect. We would stay at this property again if we ever go back to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heike tessmann

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

Coole Lokation in St. Augustine

Das ehemalige Yogastudio liegt sehr zentral in St. Augustine, man kann Downtown fussläufig erreichen. Aufgrund der vielen Touristen ist das Parken dort wirklich schwierig oder teuer. Wir haben uns dort sehr wohl gefühlt. Ganz hervorragend hat die Kommunikation geklappt! Herzlichen Dank nochmal für die sehr schnellen Antworten bzw. Lösungen. Einzige "Verbesserungsvorschlag" den ich hätte, wäre, dass man den großen Raum abdunkeln könnte. Je nach Schlafgewohnheit wird man sonst von der Morgensonne geweckt.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

James (Jay) P., Rehoboth Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Very unique property sort of a urban loft on a marsh. The house was huge 5,500 s.f.! Two large rooms

It took a little figuring everything out, but enjoyed it, close to 3 of the best restaurants in town. Would be great for large family with 3-4 kids! Pool table and baby grand piano a plus, while one end of the warehouse totally opens to leck and the wetlands.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

beth r.

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

just a few things`

Everything was WONDERFUL! just a couple things.....maybe have a curtain or something to pull over the large glass windows that are so bright in the afternoon sun and they bring in a lot of blinding light and heat that may not be needed - and maybe a shelf for putting the bath products on in the large shower. THanks for a wonderful place to stay - we had fun !
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

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

Highly recommend

Walkable to historic downtown; great food, friendly people, plenty to do for all ages. The space was a retreat for us. Have become a huge fan of St. Augustine.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy K., Gainesville, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Perfect as a base for exploring St Augustine and the view was lovely. Communication with the property owners was good and they were helpful when the code we had was incorrect
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norma R.

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

Beautiful Location!

My husband and I enjoyed this place so much! So much space and everything we needed in the kitchen. Sitting on the deck with morning coffee and wine at sunset was the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi M.

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

Very nice

The listing is as described. We had an end of year family vacation for 4 nights. The location is some distance to St George street but walking the distance is not too bad, we had as young as 10 up to 80 years. The accommodations reminded me of NYC apartments using furniture as a divider for the great room, coaches, dining area and 2 beds with a single A small pullout coach and office area And the movie theater room with 2 queens and coaches was perfect for the teens and kids to share. Had all the gaming set up and movies each night. The cousins loved it. The great room could be cooler. It gets hot at night and the back room gets much cooler. The ice maker is kind of breaking and pieces fall out. The 2nd shower needs another door or curtains (it’s wide open lol). We had an awesome time and the whole place was extremely clean. The pool table was fun for the kids and I could have done without the grand piano but my kids loved it (they just don’t know how to play piano) Overall was 5 stars and super pleased with our experience
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kara M., Tallahassee, USA

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

Space!

My husband and I rented this place for our wedding weekend. It was a perfect place to have some family over during the day to eat some snacks and hang out. It is a very wide open place to stay. We definitely enjoyed this rental. The descriptions were very accurate. The host were easy to contact if anything was needed. We had no issues at all checking in it’s super simple. The rental does share a parking lot with a church so on Sundays the parking lot definitely filled up but we didn’t have any issues with parking or getting blocked in. We definitely will look forward to seeing here in the future for later trips to Saint Augustine.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

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

Wonderful location and stay!

Very nice loft. Absolutely beautiful view of the intercostal. My family and I enjoyed our time there. Lots of benefits like surround sound for music and lots of space to sit and enjoy. Our stay was unique due to intercostal flooding. I recommend being aware of that possibility. But overall, nice experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Erin L., Fort Myers, FL

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

Good times

We stayed at this property with some friends. There were six of us adults (ages=40ish). We all needed a little weekend away from work and kids. It was just what we needed. The very open property allowed us to hangout all together lounging, playing cards and catching up on life. We took full advantage of the house stereo and the huge deck on the beautiful wet lands. The sunsets were spectacular! I would highly recommend this VRBO to any group of adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Great time had by all

Everything was pretty great. The only little issue we had was the garbage can outside was full when we arrived so little room to put additional garbage. Place was great and close to downtown and we enjoyed the walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Outstanding, unique property!

We had an amazing stay at this property! I will admit, it took us a minute to adjust to the openness of the floor plan, but once we got past that, it was a perfect! The loft is HUGE! Way bigger than expected. The view is phenomenal, the location is perfect for downtown, and walking distance to so many new restaurants and adult beverage locations. The beds, pillows, and bedding were so comfortable (which these can be a downfall at many places)! The shower rooms and toilets are separate, which actually makes it better. The loft had everything we needed, included plenty of parking, we felt safe, and there was enough space for everyone to do their thing. We will ABSOLUTELY book this loft again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chad A., Boca Raton FL, USA

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

Great host and beautiful property close to downtown

Great host and beautiful property close to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chima R.

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

This place is perfect to spend with your love 💘 one and family 👪 & friends.

The experience of this exquisite place was amazingly. The property owners are pretty awesome! I advise anyone who looking to spend time at a peaceful & beautiful indoors and outdoors place this is the perfect place 👌🏾.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

shawn p.

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

Memorable

Something that you will never forget. I will leave it at that. 5 🌟
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

nita r.

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

Absolutely amazing in every way

This was indeed the best vbro experience. Everything- from then magic of this super creative tasteful fun place, to the amazing responsiveness and helpfulness of the hosts, to the easy check in and check out process- was beyond perfect. it isi a GREAT place to spend time with a big group. There is a unique and amazing sense of space and togetherness all at once. The hosts were incredibly helpful and sincere. I cannot say enough good things about this place. Beautiful, high-quallity, tasteful, and fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Louis R.

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

Amazing place

What a cool place—yoga studio turned VRBO. Lots of room and walking distance to a lot of activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021