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The Red Cottage ~ 5min stroll to Fort, St. George St., Shops, Restaurants, etc.

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Exterior
Property grounds
In-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 4250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Saint Augustine, FL
  • St. Augustine and St. Johns County Visitor Information Center
    5 min walk
  • Village Inn
    2 min walk
  • Palatka Station
    38 min drive
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    7 min drive

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The price is $153
per night
$254 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 1 - Jan 2
Old Town "Gem", Near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine

About the neighborhood

St. Augustine

A stay at this cottage places you in the heart of St. Augustine, within a 15-minute walk of St. George Street and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. .This cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Flagler College and 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from St. Augustine Beach.
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What's nearby

  • St. George Street - 7 min walk
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 11 min walk
  • Flagler College - 11 min walk
  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 13 min walk
  • Lightner Museum - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪St Augustine Seafood Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ann O'Malley's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Milltop Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mojo Old City BBQ - ‬9 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 Red Cottage ~ 5min stroll to Fort, St. George St., Shops, Restaurants, etc.

In full disclosure The Red Cottage is a 100 year old structure, built from lumber salvaged after the 1914 fire. Now more than a hundred years later it has its quirks and flaws and very few level or straight lines but it's charm, warmth and persona are enchanting. The Red Cottage isn't for everybody. So with that said, if you’re hesitant the cottage may not be for you.

It is rustic, quaint, cozy and charming. It has recently been renovated and has all of the modern luxuries with a touch of its history. It has been converted to a one room sitting area/bedroom with a small kitchen and bathroom (shower only & tight). The kitchen is equipped with a Keurig coffee machine multiple coffee pods, cream & sugar, a small refrigerator, stove, microwave, a toaster, and normal kitchen necessities. A flagstone patio offers outside seating. Free off-street parking with extra space for trailer/boat or a recreational vehicle is on the property.

The Cottage sits on the back of the property overlooking Castillo Drive, the entrance to the city. Francis Field, across the street, is the downtown event field/ dog park. The Cottage sleeps two comfortably with a large loft that sleeps two. I have to divulge, the loft is a steep ascent up a vertical ladder, so if you're considering this space you need to be agile. Less than 200 yards East is The Visitor Center and the trolley hub. The Fort and Saint George Street are 100 yards beyond. The Cottage sits on a large piece of property behind a turn-of-the-century Victorian home. The Cottage was also built around the turn of the century where Manuel Mendez rolled cigars until the mid 1930's. Short drives take you to the beautiful beaches of Anastasia State Park and St. Augustine Beach. On the way to the beach, stop by the Alligator Farm and the Historic St. Augustine Light House. For shopping, choose from area outlet malls, flea market, and several farmer's markets.

Safe travels and peace be with you.

Barbara, Hilary and Jeremy
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Hilary

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Ashtrays are supplied for patio smoking

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • 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

  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

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 and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Age restrictions for The Loft access.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 4
Note from host: Ample parking, shaded yard w/ some accessories.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Red Cottage 5 min Stroll Fort St. George St. Bayfront Lots Shops
Red 5 min Stroll Fort St. George St. Bayfront Lots Shops
Red Cottage 5 min Stroll Fort St. George St. Bayfront Lots Shops
Red Cottage 5 min Stroll Fort St. George St. Bayfront Lots Shops

The Red Cottage ~ 5min stroll to Fort, St. George St., Shops, Restaurants, etc. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 276 out of 401 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 77 out of 401 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 401 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 401 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 401 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Elliette I.

Disliked: Cleanliness
the red cottage is nothing like it look on the web
we enjoy St Augustine very much the lights all the decoration historical district fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love staying here
This has become our goto location for visiting the Nights of Lights celebration. The cabin is cozy and rustic so you have to go into it with that understanding, but it is clean, comfortable, and the location is amazing. It is an easy stroll to the downtown area with a park across the road for easy walking with the pups. All in one of my favorite lovations to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianna E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute place to stay, close to everything
The cottage was cute, affordable, and close to everything. The pictures in the listing are accurate. Thes hosts, Jeremey and his sister Hilary were great!! They were very nice and accomodating!! There were some reviews that mentioned excessive noise: we didn't experience that. Of course cars and people go by, but it wasn't any more than anywhere else we've stayed there. The shower: the shower was truly tiny, as stated in the listing.. We discussed this before booking, as my husband is 6 foot 220 pounds. He was able to shower and get fully clean :) However, he just barely fit, so if you are bigger than that, know you may be washing one body part at a time. The toilet: the toilet is on a weird platform as some reviews complained about. It is a bit awkward, but overall it wasn't a problem for us. The bed: the listing states a king sized bed and a queen. Just know going in the queen is what is in the main room. The king must be in the loft, we didn't go up there. The cottage and everything in it is older, it doesn't feel like your staying in a pristine hotel, it feels like your staying with your older Grandmother who does the best she can to keep up with things.. It was comfortable and affordable. I guarantee you will not find another place in Saint Augustine so close to everything for the price of this cute lttle cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN L.

Liked: Cleanliness
St. Augustine at its best
This is an awesome place to stay, easy walk to food, bars and attractions. Everything you need in your home away from home. Loved the decor very creative and sipping coffee on the patio was priceless.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelton B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honest and wired tight
Nervous at first but better after check in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
FUN!!
Enjoyed the unique property. Host JT was very nice and informative. Great location to all events.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelbey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
This was perfect stay for us we had a great time it was so close to old town we walked everywhere.! Definitely would book again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jody B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Property location is great, easy to walk to most everything. Eclectic little place, wouldn't necessarily recommend it for long stays or more than 2 people, but worked out great for our weekend stop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Red Cottage - perfect location
The quaint cottage is great for walking access to the historic district of St. Augustine. It has all the amenities and has a lot of character. The host was very accommodating with early access and parking. I enjoyed the stay and will use on future visits to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great property near the historic district. It was exactly as described. We enjoyed our stay here, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming host and great location!
The cottage is a 5-10 minute walk at most to the St. Augustine welcome center and historic district. Fabulous location with parking. The host, Jeremy, is very welcoming and responsive. There is a dog park right across the street, which is great for traveling with your pet. Really great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oliver P.

Liked: Cleanliness
❤️❤️❤️ LOVE 1ST CLASS SERVICE AT THE RED COTTAGE!
❤️ OUR STAY AT THE RED COTTAGE WAS AWESOME! PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICE WAS EXCELLENT! EVERYTHING WAS IN CLOSE WALKING/ BIKING PROXIMITY TO THE COTTAGE. WE WILL RETURN TO STAY AGAIN SOON. PS: LOVE THE COOL ANTIQUE "HAND SCONCE LAMP" ❤️⚡️❤️⚡️❤️⚡️❤️⚡️❤️⚡️❤️⚡️❤️⚡️
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Donald F.

So so
Best about property was it's location. Much smaller then pictures showed. Shower barely large enough and i am only 5'8" and 170lbs. Easy walking distance to several places.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Great Location!!
We really enjoyed staying at this house. It was very close to town, easy walk. Jeremy was great to work with...he actually called us the day before we were supposed to be there and offered to allow us to check in really early which turned out great for us. Jeremy also called us on our last day and said we can do a late checkout if we wanted to. The only thing I want to point out is the shower, it is VERY small which is fine for us since we do a lot of camping but just know this. We would stay there again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Gregg H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
no a/c
Jeremy, the VRBO manager was very nice and helpful, however the unit had no A/C and because of that we had to cancel our reservation. He was very quick to help resolve the problem and get us a full refund. I would definitely book with him again with him because of his eagerness to make us happy. Please let him how much we appreciate him, Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vibe
So cute and private. Love it
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect!!
The little red cottage is perfect for a weekend get away to STA!! We loved staying here, we walked to downtown, short drive to beach and our puppies loved the giant doggie park across the street!! We will be back!! Thank you Jeremy and Hillary, you both were awesome hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tera A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick weekend getaway
Jeremy was accommodating to our needs of checking in after midnite. Warmly welcomed us at that hour and gave the grand cottage tour. Location was perfect to pop in and out of throughout the day while enjoying the town. Harry the cat patrolled the property throughout the night and enjoyed head scratches during the day. This was a perfect weekend for us. Thank you for making our weekend special.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

Wonderful weekend getaway!
My partner and I were able to get away and enjoy a beautiful weekend in St. Augustine. The communication from the property team was great! We had suffered a storm the morning we were supposed to drive in and they allowed us to check in at a later time. We were so close to everything, we didn't have to drive all weekend! We walked to and from the city and were able to enjoy the city and all it's beautiful sites. I would definitely book again for another weekend getaway. (:
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

tammy k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend away
We chose this location because we were attending my son's wedding. We were able to walk to downtown which saved on parking. The patio area was a big hit for relaxing in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Angie C.

Not accurate
Photos on vrbo were not accurate … a little TLC and it would be much nicer
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Red cottage
Had a great weekend .. loved the place and Jeremy was awesome . Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We’ve stayed here several times. Love seeing Barbara and Jeremy. Very hospitable. The house is more a studio which works well for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Gaby C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
You get what you pay for…..
Good location but the place was not clean. We were a little skeeved out. Owner and property manager were pleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
What a dump! Property looks like a dump site. Woke up with bug bites after a noisy traffic filled night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024