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CHARMING 2/2 COTTAGE JUST A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH/PET FRIENDLY/ WIFI

Cottage with kitchen, 6-minute walk to St. Augustine Beach

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Welcome to The Cracker House, a charming and comfortable beach cottage nestled in a quiet neighborhood. With its fully-equipped kitchen, covered front porch with swing, and private screened-in back porch for dining al fresco, this home offers the perfect blend of relaxation and convenience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

CHARMING 2/2 COTTAGE JUST A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH/PET FRIENDLY/ WIFI

Quaint and comfortable: 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom cottage available for rent for your vacation or get-away. Over 1100 sq. ft. of living area. Master bedroom has a queen size bed and a small flat screen tv. Guest bedroom has 2 twin beds. Each bedroom as it's own bath. Covered front porch, with a swing and porch furniture. As well as a private, screened in back porch that has a small dining table and chairs for your enjoyment. The kitchen is fully equipped with cookware, a coffee maker, dishes and flatware. All linens are provided as well as several beach towels.
The Cracker House is not your typical Florida beach house, a friend of ours from North Carolina, has said that it's a 'Mountain Home at the Beach". While the Cracker House is certainly not upscale, we think you will find it clean, comfortable, charming and in a very quite neighborhood, with friendly neighbors.
There are 2 grocery stores, just a short drive south on AIA, as well as numerous restaurants within walking distance from our cottage, to enjoy, if you don't feel like cooking.

PLEASE NOTE … STARTING IN 2023…PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF YOUR PHOTO ID AFTER YOUR BOOKING HAS BEEN CONFIRMED/ACCEPTED. YOU CAN EITHER EMAIL OR TEXT IT TO ME, BUT I MUST RECEIVE IT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF ACCEPTANCE OF YOUR BOOKING.
THANK YOU,
PAT PARISH

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Please no smoking or vaping in the house!

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

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,100 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
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:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please place all trash in the trash receptacle outside and move to the curb prior to your departure
All used linens should be placed on the washer.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Guests are required to acknowledge and sign rental agreement within 24 hours of booking confirmation
**Within 24 hours after booking, guest must send photo of ID. If not, the booking is subj to cancellation.
Guest must send written confirmation of overnight guest count within 24 hours of booking request.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: 1 dog under 80 lbs with payment of a pet fee.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: The house is not child proof.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no smoking or vaping in the house!

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 first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

2 Short Blocks Beach/pet Friendly/ House
2 Short Blocks ST. Augustine Beach/pet Friendly/ WI FI Included
2 Short Blocks Beach/pet Friendly
Sring 2 Short Blocks Beach/pet Friendly/ House
Sring 2 Short Blocks Beach/pet Friendly/ House
Spring 2 Short Blocks Beach/pet Friendly/ House
Spring 2 Short Blocks Beach/pet Friendly

About the neighborhood

Map
St. Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • St. Augustine Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Johns County Ocean Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. George Street - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crabby's Beachside - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Salt Life Food Shack - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Anastasia Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beachcomber - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is CHARMING 2/2 COTTAGE JUST A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH/PET FRIENDLY/ WIFI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at CHARMING 2/2 COTTAGE JUST A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH/PET FRIENDLY/ WIFI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CHARMING 2/2 COTTAGE JUST A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH/PET FRIENDLY/ WIFI?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is CHARMING 2/2 COTTAGE JUST A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH/PET FRIENDLY/ WIFI located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. Johns County Ocean Pier and St. Augustine Beach. Fiesta Falls Mini-Golf and Matanzas River are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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CHARMING 2/2 COTTAGE JUST A SHORT WALK TO THE BEACH/PET FRIENDLY/ WIFI Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 28 out of 200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 200 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edouard G.

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

Marvelous Stay at Saint Augustine Beach

We spent 6 days
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen A.

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

Cozy cottage

The house was perfect for our stay. On a quiet street and a short walk to beach access and restaurants. Very comfortable for us (2) and nicely equipped. Not your typical beach bungalow but very nice, cozy and clean. Would highly recommend and would return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry & Jane D.

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

Home away from home.

Felt very comfortable in this home and neighborhood. Short walk to the beach and many restaurants and bars.
Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia D.

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

So comfortable!

The house is so adorable and comfortable and the location is absolutely perfect! There's so much in the area within walking distance and beach access not even 2 minutes away by car! Patricia was quick to answer and always very nice! If we ever visit again we would definitely book here again(:
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rudy F.

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

Cozy home in perfect location

Really enjoyed the our two weeks stay. The cottage is well equipped and also dog friendly. The host was super responsive and effectively took care of a Comcast Internet issue right away. The short walk to a fabulous beach and great restaurants with dog-friendly outdoor spaces were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

2019 Christmas trip

We had a very nice stay, the house was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

Great location for Sun and Fun.

We really enjoyed our stay. The cottage worked out perfectly. We love the location and walked to the beach every day. We were fortunate the weather was beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Shelly N.

Great getaway

This little house was perfect for our getaway. Clean, close to the beach and stocked with everything you'll need for a week away from home. We love St. Augustine Beach! Don't miss the Lighthouse and be sure to check out Salt Life restaurant
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Perfect for a weekend getaway

Directions and access to the property was very easy. Information about location and accommodations were advertised accurately. Very nice for 2 or more people. Located close to lots of attractions and good restaurants in and around St. Augustine Beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect Place for Pet Friendly Family

This is a perfect property for a pet friendly family and highly recommend to anyone, even without pets. The house was very clean and had all the amenities for our family's 9 day stay. It sits on a quiet block just across the Blvd and the beach, so also a great place for beach goers. The host, Pat, was very accommodating and even reached out during our stay for any additional needs. The price is more than fair for what you get and it's location. We visit SAB often and look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlando L.

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

Our getaway house

We love coming to this house, we very much enjoy the tranquility that we have also, just a few minutes in walking distance to the beach. Restaurants, ice cream shops and markets are super closer to the house, and you can walk to all of them. This cottage is our home away from our home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

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

The Cracker House

This is the second year in a row we stayed at the Cracker house and we absolutely love it. Location to the beach location to stuff in town everything is great neighborhood is real quiet felt safe with my child and they allowed me to bring my dog!!! 100% recommend staying here!! Also the owners are suoer nice and responded to any questions i had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

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

Cute

Interior of home was very cute. Outside was quite overgrown. My pup became “jungle dog” just to use the yard, but we made it work.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan A.

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

December Long Stay

We have just returned home from our 23 night stay at the Cracker House. It has a great location close to the beach, restaurants, groceries and attractions. The house itself is a time capsule from the 60s which gives it a funky vibe but means some modern comforts are lacking. Our long stay would have been improved with the addition of brighter lighting especially for reading, some firm, well constructed seating, a smart TV and a hotel quality mattress. Loved St Augustine in December and will recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 23 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerald G.

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

Sweet beach cottage

Cute, rustic cabin close to beach access. Loved the eclectic decor: Victorian antique furniture, rattan, art works. Very comfortable and in good shape. The yard was left in a natural state which adds to the ambiance and provides privacy. ATT cell phones would not work inside the house, had to walk out to the street to make calls. Twin beds had great mattresses. Full bed mattress definitely needs replacing. Front entrance has a big step up due to soil subsidence. Difficult for older persons and younger children to manage. Kitchen well stocked. We enjoyed our visit immensely.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rhannon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to everything you want/need but also quiet. Enjoyed it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlando L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every time my wife and I stayed at this cottage is a great experience. Just a few minutes away from the beach and there are many restaurants to choose from. It's our 6th time staying at this house, it truly has become our home away from home. We love it. Thank you Pat for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

Wonderful

The property was great… Just as it states. The home was clean and fully stocked with anything you would ever need. The beds were very comfortable. It was only a block and a half to the beach. We toured around Saint Augustine looking at all the sites going to the Fort and St. George Street. We had a great time. Loved that it is pet friendly also.. we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pepin P.

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

Great house and great location

The house was beautiful inside and out. The landscaping around the house is incredible with many flowers and beautiful plants and trees. It is a small oasis. When we were at the house we spent most of our time on the back porch, deck or on the front porch. Lots of songbirds in the trees in the moring.The house is on a dead end street away from the busy main street which keeps the area area quiet. At the same time it is still a short walk to the beach and restaraunts and is a short drive or bike ride to the nearby state park.Historic Saint Augustine is also a short drive away. We hope to make it back to the area and woud rent this house again if it is availbale.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Cottage Review

Very pleased with the property. Tastefully decorated living room and porch. Spacious, nice to have two bathrooms.Kitchen drawers could use replacing. Houses are close together so the neighbors can be heard if they are outside. Also, Next Door did landscaping half the time we were there, using heavy equipment like a backhoe leaf, blowers, etc.. I guess there’s nothing that the owner can do about that. Love the fact that it was so close to the beach. We were able to drive a car straight across A1A, park and walk to the beach just a few more feet. We would rent this house again. Very reasonable rate.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy V.

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

Perfect location

We loved this cottage. It had everything we needed and was very clean. You will feel like you are staying in your own home. Location is absolutely perfect. The beach is at the end of the street. Multiple bars and restaurants within walking distance. We will be back! Pat was awesome to deal with. arauing in tour own home here
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Relaxing time!

Quaint cottage, just right for our stay. We appreciated that it was not the overdone "fish and shells" theme. Mostly quiet street, winter a great time to visit. We enjoyed the lush plantings and the fact we don't have to bring linens.Since there is a full size washer and dryer, we brought packed lightly! Thank you Pat for sharing your cottage!
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

william m.

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

Host was great. Had a nice stay.

Great restaurants near my, close to downtown, and short walk to beach. Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Awesome Comfortable Cottage

The property was just as described. Cute quiet street close to the beach and restaurants. Our Host was in the horrible area of the mountains with all the flooding no power or anything and she still checked on us to make sure we were in and that everything was good. Wonderful Host and excellent property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelika S.

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

Loved it!!

This was our third time at this location, as previous we had a wonderful time, despite the not so great weather this time. If all goes well this coming year, we might do it again! Wonderful house, great neighborhood and great location to the beach. Thank you very much, hope to do it again next year
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024