This was definitely an AMAZINGLY Sweet Retreat! Great location & charmingly decorated! Our hosts were the best, leaving fresh flowers, a bottle of wine & a fridge stocked with soda, fresh coffee cream & sparkling water for us to enjoy....a nice, welcoming touch! Would recommend this place to everyone....& we have stayed all over St Augustine on many, many occasions as our daughter is a Flagler student.

Hugh was a perfect host, just as excited about our trip as we were. My wife and I were each visiting St. Augustine for the second time, after first visiting St Augustine as kids with our families. We wanted a quiet refuge close to historic downtown. The home was close enough to allow us to explore the city on foot. Our car was parked for our four day stay. The house was very clean and tastefully decorated. Lots of closet space, an updated bathroom, and comfy bed. Hugh had bicycles and wine available for his guests. Hugh and his wife are gardeners. There were beautiful vegetables in raised garden plots on the property. The landscaping was lush and beautiful. Hugh's house offered the perfect combination of location and tranquility.

Hugh welcomed us as soon as we arrived at his cottage and immediately made us feel at home with his friendly manner and a quick tour. The cottage is even better than pictured and described. The location is perfect for touring historic St. Augustine on foot - we parked our car and never moved it. Hugh is a gracious host and we enjoyed sampling the port he provided as we sat out on the front porch in the evening soaking in the view. Our only mistake was in our vacation planning - our stay was too short. We plan to return some day for a longer stay!

My wife and I had a wonderful stay. Hugh was very accommodating and hospitable. We enjoyed the convenience to town, the garden, and using the beach bikes to get to all of the locations. The carriage house was comfortable and relaxing.

Hugh's place was great! Super accommodating and helpful for whatever you need. The cottage is located right in the middle of downtown, so you can walk to everything. We will definitely be back in the near future!

Great location, ready touring location for a short stay. Great host, and wonderful gardens.

This carriage house was the perfect spot for our first visit to St. Augustine! The house itself was cozy and offered everything we needed, and is only a short walk or bike ride to downtown sites and restaurants, and just a 15 minute drive to beaches. Hugh was also very responsive and a wonderful host. We'll definitely have to come back!

This home was lovely to stay at. It had all of the essentials like: plates, cups, coffee and a pour over coffee maker, a radiator for the cold nights, great parking, modern look, near-downtown walking distance location, etc. Too much right to list! Thanks for having us.

I had a very enjoyable stay at Lin's house. The room was just as described and not far at all from the sights of the town. I decided to stay on for an extra night and luckily the room was available. Pippin and Coco are adorable and both Lin and her daughter were very helpful. I'd recommend this place to anyone wanting to visit St Augustine :)

Great cozy and beyond relaxing place. Very charming and Lin and her daughter were exceptional hosts.

My experience here was very warm it felt like I never left home host was awesome and very informative I would recommend anyone who comes into the city to stay here

Had a great stay here. The accommodations are just as advertised. Lin was a great host with strong communication and offered suggestions for local activities and restaurants. Good location within close proximity to all the sights in St. Augustine. Would stay here again.

I liked this place, perfect if you are looking for a quiet place.

It was a good experience. I booked at the last minute and Lin was really accommodating. She was also helpful. The location is pretty too, it's close to downtown.

Lin's house is super charming and comfy. She and her daughter were lovely and friendly. Great place to stay!

My stay was awesome! It was perfect for what I needed. Being a student, I need a quiet space to study and do homework. It was very quiet, and I was able to get a lot of my work done. Lin and her daughter were very accommodating to my needs.

What a fantastic place in a wonderful destination. Michelle provided so much useful information and she was a joy to coordinate with. The house is lovely and in a perfect location for a visit to St. Augustine.

The Gateway to Heaven was the best experience we had with AirBnB so far. Everything was just perfect and love was all around this place. We loved it soo much. You probably have the smallest house in this street but also the most picturesque and nicest one. We felt like home away from home and of course also St. Augustine at Christmas time was just great. Thanks very much for all the helpful Information. We definitely wish to come back one day :-). It was just a pitty that we weren't able to meet MIchelle, the owner of this magic place. One more reason for a second visit. We do highly recommend this place.

We had a great time at Michelle's house! It was the perfect little get away. Everything was fantastic. I couldn't have asked anything more. Very clean with a really comfortable bed. We really enjoyed the back patio and being able to sit by the fire. I would definitely stay here again! Michelle was a great host and she gave us all the information we needed.

What a great place to stay. It was very easy to find and very comfortable. I loved the neighborhood and took quite a few walks with my dog Pippin. Being able to have my dog stay with me was a huge advantage. Michelle responded to of all inquires in a timely manner. The easy access to the downtown area was a great bonus.

Michelle was so gracious and friendly and provided tons of great tips for enjoying our time in St Augustine - thanks to her expert guidance we found several great new places to add to our repertoire of favorites. The Love Shack is super cute and charming and comfortable - it is located in a lovely, quiet neighborhood that is perfect for walking or riding on the bicycle for two that Michelle keeps available for her guests - the back yard is a calm retreat and the hammock was mpossible to resist!! We were also visited by two neighborhood kitties and loved it. The front yard has lemon and lime trees! We would definitely stay at the Love Shack again and recommend it without reservation.

We stayed at Michelle’s place in mid February and had a wonderful experience! Michelle is a great host and the house is just as described. The kitchen, living room, and bedroom are very comfortable and have everything you need. We used the bikes to go downtown and took advantage of the garden on the sunny days. Michelle responds to messages quickly and she is very accommodating. I highly recommend staying at the Love Shack during your visit to Saint Augustine!

This place is awesome. Seriously, if you're looking at it, it's what you want. The house is adorable, has everything you need. We cooked a few meals there no problem. Comes with all the necessary beach gear. What I liked most was how close to everything we were. Short drive to the beach and biking downtown was convenient and saved us money (was going to just drive, park and pay but it was too crowded! Drove home, got the bikes, there in 5 minutes -you won't be walking unless you really like to walk). Very clean, pet friendly, fenced in yard with a really lovely porch. And there's a record player! It's great. Do it.

Had a great stay! Awesome experience and hosting.

This was our first time staying in an AirBNB and they made it an amazing experience! They were super hospitable and accomodating. It was a lovely experience and would definitely stay again! Their lovely home is located near everything but tucked away in a nice quiet neighborhood so no crazy traffic. Their dog is super sweet and always a pleasure to see throughout the day :) They opened up their home to us and even went above and beyond to get us an almond milk creamer (we don't use dairy) so that we could enjoy our coffee fully. Definitely a wonderful stay, only made even better by their sweet hospitality !

Loved staying with this wonderful couple! They were both warm and welcoming, and their sweet pup is adorable! This was my first time renting a room (vs a whole place) and while I had my hesitations, the glowing reviews gave me the confidence to try it out. I'm so glad I did! We got in late, but they were still awake to greet us and help us unload our luggage. They showed us around their lovely home and gave us the lay of the land for their neighborhood. They gave a great breakfast recommendation, were helpful with tips for parking and going around St Augustine. But they were never "too helpful." We didn't feel like they dominated our time or kept us from staying on task. Extra benefits to consider when going to St Augustine are parking, and modern electrical and plumbing. I know it might seem a little crazy to consider, but I was grateful they had these three items. Other places I've stayed in St Augustine, had minimal electrical outlets or tripped easily with a blow dryer. Or plumbing could be an issue with water pressure. And trying to find parking at the end of the night could be a pain. But not here! This will be my first place to consider next time I'm back in St Augustine!

Patricia and Andrew were amazing. Really kind and made me feel as if I was still back home. The room was pitch perfect condition and the house is very close to the city center (7-10 min walking). Recommended

The hosts, Patricia and Andrew, were both very nice and easy to communicate with. The house was newly constructed and beautifully decorated. The room was actually much better than depicted in the photos. All in all, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend it to others.

Patricia and Andrew were great hosts. Their house is a modern home built in a wonderful neighborhood undergoing revitalization. It is about a ten minute walk to downtown St. Augustine. The space upstairs is clean, quiet and private. We would suggest you stay here for a great location and experience.

Perfect stay and comfort. Patricia was a great host.

Could not ask for more for an overnight stay. Easy communication with friendly owners, exceptionally clean and private (essentially had a whole floor to ourselves), comfortable room which was actually even better than the picture suggested, and location not far off from the thick of things. Highly recommended!

Awesome space!!! Great location! You won't find a better bang for your buck!

Wonderful quiet neighborhood within walking distance of the amphitheater concert venue.

Close to everywhere you want to go in St. Augustine! Quiet place with a great home feel! Had a great time avoiding the real world for a couple of days! Would certainly recommend to a friend!

Jack is a welcoming host. The room is clean, comfortable and cozy. The neighborhood is quiet, safe and convenient to the historic downtown. Jack provided helpful info about parking and the current happenings downtown. We enjoyed a pleasant stay.

Jack knows things! It was so wonderful to stay with a host who is not only very familiar with the St. Augustine area but is happy to share all that valuable information—as well his wealth of experience as a world traveler and explorer of life. Jack's house is clean and quiet and located in a great spot to visit nearby Vilano Beach (a must) as well as downtown St. Aug and St. Augustine Beach. I would definitely recommend staying at Jack's—and swapping some stories with your host if you get a chance.

Comfortable, clean, great host. Absolutely what we needed to pound down to southern Fla.

We stayed with Jack for 2 nights and it was a great experience. We had use of a bedroom and private bathroom. We were out and about all day during our stay but talked to Jack in the mornings and evenings when we returned. He is very kind and his room and bathroom were clean and comfortable. The neighborhood was safe and quiet and each morning Jack had coffee ready for us. We would definitely stay here again.

The room was exactly as it was described on airbnb. Everything was very clean and we enjoyed Jack's company. He knows a lot about the surroundings and can definitely help out finding things to do, places to visit or good restaurants.

he make me feel like i was an alien, the room is not private and i did not stay there.

Jack's home was just perfect for a long Fourth of July weekend in St. Augustine. Descriptions matched the accommodation perfectly, and his guest room/bathroom made for a private place to stay. Super accessible to St. Augustine attractions and beaches! Jack was a perfect host! Can't beat the price and convenience.

The house was very clean and comfortable! Everything was absolutely charming!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Vilano Beach Vagabond's House. The house is even more beautiful in person, and is very clean and well stocked with all the necessities. Tiare is extremely detail oriented. Things to know about the house and local area were carefully written and we were even greeted with a welcome cheese tray and fresh cut flowers. The neighborhood itself is very cool. It is away from the touristy area, yet all of the amenities one would need are within walking distance. We even had access to two very cool beach cruisers and tons of gear for the beach. We had a wonderful time staying in this charming house and hope to be back soon!

The house was just as cute as the online pictures. Our hosts had lots of nice little details, including a cheese plate for our arrival. The home came with lots of extras and was very spacious. Beautiful decks and garden. Enjoyed every bit of our stay.

We loved staying at the Vagabond House! The location can't be beat -- it's only a block from a beautiful, semi-private beach. It's a nice quiet, relaxing spot. The house itself is adorable and welcoming. Love the decor! The desk and courtyard are nice additions, providing some outside space to hang out. The house was the perfect size for two couples and provided all the amenities we needed. Tiare was beyond accommodating, providing restaurant suggestions and giving us tips about getting around. We had an absolutely fabulous time -- we only wish we could have stayed longer!

Spotlessly clean , cozy getaway. A family beach home. Very short walk to beach. Had a great trip.

We received a warm, enthusiastic welcome from Alf and Tiare and it just got better from there. Their description of the property is exactly as we found their place to be. This is a wonderful old Florida house, with just enough modernization (central air being a big plus) to make it totally comfortable. You are two blocks from a Publix and there is a convenience store in a BP station right by it, yet the house feels completely isolated because of the wonderful landscaping and fences. The unit is a two bedroom upstairs flat. Each bedroom has a queen bed and its own bathroom. One bedroom is bigger than the other but both are comfortable. There is a big living room/dining room area, a big, eat-in kitchen and a really nice deck that is half covered and half open and completely delightful. The beach is across the street, maybe 200 yards. St. Augustine is two miles away and you can use their two bikes to ride there if you'd like. Since she grew up here, Tiare can tell you everything you need to know about the city, plus all sorts of neat extras. AirBnBs don't get this many straight 5 star ratings unless charming, well-cared for, and shared by wonderful hosts - and this place deserves all of its stars.

We loved our stay at the Vagabond's House in Vilano. It was a great location for the beach and to be close to our family. We appreciated having access to all of the beach supplies, cooler, bag, towels, chairs, and even beach toys. The hosts were friendly, unobtrusive, and easy to communicate with. There were plenty of towels (beach and bath) and available toiletries, hairdryer, iron, and kitchen condiments, all of which make for an easy stay. The home was VERY clean and well taken care of.

Great house, great location. 1 block from the beach, a short drive over the bridge into town. Spacious, comfortable and cozy 1950s Florida beach home with lots of charm. Hosts are very friendly and helpful. Will definitely be my first choice to stay when we make our yearly tripto St Augustine

The home was immaculate and comfortable furnished for both a long or short term stay. It was located close to gorgeous beaches and downtown St. Augustine. I highly recommend Tiare and Alfi's home!