Mermaid Beach Cottage, Prime Vilano Beach, Hot Tub

Save my home to your wish list by clicking on the <3 in the upper right corner! *Book 2 nights, get the 3rd night 30% off!* >New hot tub spa! >Minutes drive from the heart of historic downtown St. Augustine! >Dog friendly *With nightly pet fee >Electric BBQ grill + outdoor covered balcony >Sleeps 3 comfortably! >Smart TV Fast Wifi >Drip coffee maker >NEW parking on site! >2-3 days of supplies provided (TP, trash bags, pods, etc) ***Please be sure to view Guest Access section for important notices regarding the property. This listing is for UNIT A (The Downstairs Apt) only! THE SKINNY: This historic beachy bungalow is the downstairs 1 bedroom apt of a duplex situated just a hair off the beach, and very close to tall of prime Vilano Beach's offerings! The funky fun decor and colors of this apt make for a unique vacation experience! The covered back balcony with seating and grill provides the perfect shady break from the afternoon heat. Just a few minutes drive from downtown, this is a perfect location for enjoying the best of both worlds St. Augustine has to offer - the beach and the historic town! Enjoy your coffee on the balcony in the shade, load up and head down to the beach, have a drink at Beaches Restaurant on the intracoastal waterway or snuggle up in the comfy King size bed and enjoy a day of relaxation inside! THE PROXIMITY: Central to downtown, uptown, Ponte Vedra and US Highway 1 which takes you to all parts of St. Augustine quickly for shopping, eating and seeing other areas of the city! The walkability of this home to shops, groceries, restaurants and the beach is excellent! THE SPACE: The home itself sleeps 3 comfortably in 1 King bed and 1 futon that opens to a full size bed. The kitchen is equipped to service 4+ people to prep and cook to eat together for a great night in! The TV's are all Smart TV 's, so simply login to your Netflix, Hulu or HBO account to enjoy your favorite movies and shows. THE LAYOUT - Unit A downstairs has a solid 1/1 layout: BEDROOM: The bedroom has a King bed. In the same room, a futon converts to a bed for the flexibility to bring along a 3rd person. BATHROOM: Off the main living area and features a walk in shower. AMENITIES: Pergola patio with seating and lights (shared with Unit B). Private screened patio with seating and grill. We provide starter coffee supplies. LAUNDRY FACILITIES: On the exterior of the house at the base of the stairs that go up to Unit B's front door is a red shed door with a stackable washer and dryer inside. OPEN LIVING: The kitchen is situated adjacent to the dining area so everyone can be together during dining and cooking! We outfit the kitchen with one roll of paper towels, a few starter trash bags and lots of dish soap for your first couple of days, plus coffee amenities! PARKING: There is one parking space per unit on the property. Please use only one space and leave the other space open for the other unit's guests. Our parking area is fenced in on 3 sides and only big enough to allow 2 cars side by side. You will see stained glass and mosaic artwork of sea turtles and jellyfish hung up on the fence in our parking area. If you do not see those, you are in the wrong area. NO parking within the neighborhood/complex of homes to the north of our property. You will be towed. There is no other parking provided. Other cars must be parked at the Publix. HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ST. AUGUSTINE: Just a 5 minute drive west to San Marco Ave and south is historic downtown St. Augustine! Take a tour, enjoy the rich Spanish history, the architecture, the food and craft cocktails and all that our pleasant waterfront town has to offer. Contact me for lots of insider local recommendations on what NOT to miss! BEACHSIDE FUN IN THE SUN: Our beaches are unparalleled! We really know how to enjoy what nature has blessed us with here in our quaint little St. Augustine Beach. This home is situated in prime Vilano Beach. You can also drive to one of the public beach accesses on St. Augustine Beach about 25 minutes away to park and walk on. TURN IT UP: Want to live on the edge? There are a couple of rental shops nearby where you can rent surfboards, paddle boards, snorkeling gear, you name it! Deep sea fishing charters and boat rentals are also available in multiple places throughout town. Delivery bike rentals available via a local company. Contact me for recommendations. *SECURITY DEPOSIT: In lieu of a traditional security deposit charge or authorization hold for a large sum, we will instead charge a one-time non-refundable incidentals fee to your stay of $49 This fee acts as insurance for minor damages and covers you up to a max of $500 of damage. You may elect to increase your incidentals fee for more coverage ($99 for $1000, $149 for $1500, $199 for $2000 and so on and so forth). *IMPORTANT: Guests must report to us any damage that has taken place during their stay before checkout, otherwise the incidental fee coverage is null and void. In this case, we reserve the right to charge the full amount of repairing or replacing the damaged items to you. Your insurance coverage amount ($500, $1000, $1500, etc) is not the max that you are responsible for. If damages exist beyond your coverage amount we will document this with photos and professional estimates of repair, and bill you for the repairs or replacements. Hot tub spa is a shared amenity. Both the upstairs and downstairs Units A and B have access to this amenity. Entire space of the Downstairs Apartment/Unit A ONLY is included in this rental. Please, make yourself at home. This home is situated on a busy main street. You will hear noise from the road during your stay. There is no dishwasher. There is no formal living room. Laundry area and outdoor pergola seating is shared with Unit B. The second floor of the home is not included with the rental of this home and is reserved for other vacation guests. Please know you may see other guests on site during your stay. Guests in B upstairs may have their own dogs. Please keep your dogs leashed at all times. We are not responsible for any issues that arise between guest pets. Limited parking. Please be sure to abide by parking rules notated in the above section. The neighbors are all permanent residents who enjoy their quiet privacy. Please be extra considerate of them and keep all noise to a minimum starting at 10pm-8am, per county ordinance. Dog friendly ONLY, other pets will not be considered due to allergies. 2 dogs max! **WITH FEE** If you are bringing a dog, please reach out to us directly about our policy and fees! ** I am here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. I'm only a phone call/message away. You will be able to self checkin upon arrival. Please, make yourself at home. For your security and the security of the property, there are cameras located throughout the exterior only areas of the home. There are no interior cameras on the property. ***Please note, the oven is decorative only. Do not use. You CAN use the stove top. Rental Agreement: A quick virtual rental agreement is required—simple and guest-friendly! Traveling with Little Ones? We’re a BabyQuip affiliate! Ask us for easy baby gear rentals. Boat Tour Deal: Want discounted tickets to St. Augustine’s newest boat tour? Just ask—we’ve got the hookup! WEEKLY SERVICES: There are various service providers that visit and maintain the exterior of the property on a weekly basis and the days they visit vary from week to week. These services include lawn care, exterior pest control, trash handling and where applicable, pool and spa cleaners. Some properties may have other specialty service providers. If you see them outside, they are just on site to do their job and keep the home in its best condition for the enjoyment of our guests. Please remember that you're staying in a house, not a hotel. Please treat the space with respect. If any problems arise, we will do our best to take action ASAP, but there is no one living on site 24/7. Guests must be 21 or older to book. NOISE LEVELS: There are guests in the other 2 units in the building. We ask you to be considerate of the tenants in the other units by keeping noise levels down and observing quiet time per St. Johns County ordinance from the hours of 10pm until 8am. Pack N Play Available Upon Request with 48 hours notice. Dog friendly, no limit on weight. Our dog rent fee is $30.00/Dog/Night, $175.00/Dog/Week, with a maximum of $300.00/Dog/Month. -This fee is added on to your total after booking confirmation. -The fee doesn't cover damage caused by your pet. We will provide photos and a handyman quote to fairly assess repair charges. -Pets must be fully housebroken, freshly bathed prior to arrival and treated with flea and tick meds within 30 days of check in. -Please share with us any details regarding weight, age, if crated when left alone, if allowed on furniture. If you are bringing a dog, please reach out to us directly about our policy and fees! LOST AND FOUND ITEMS: We charge a $50 minimum to ship forgotten items, which must be paid in advance. For heavier items, we ask that you pre-pay the $50 and we will acquire any additional shipping cost and bill this to you accordingly + 25% service fee. QUIET HOURS: 10pm-8am per St. John’s County ordinance and are enforced. DOGS OK: Pay your pet fee. If you do not submit your pet fee and we find evidence of a pet after your departure, this will result in a charge of up to $500. ***Pets must be freshly bathed prior to arrival and a flea and tick treatment must have been applied within the last 30 days** DOG DAMAGE: Pet damage will be assessed and charged per instance based on the cost of fixing/replacing an item. You accept the responsibility of paying for any damage caused by your pet. HOME NOT SUITABLE FOR EVENTS OR PARTIES: The home is not to be used as an entertainment venue for non-registered guests. DO NOT MOVE FURNITURE, appliances or decor from where you found it upon check in. Outdoor furniture must be returned to its original positioning in which you found it upon check in. LATE CHECKOUTS: If we are able to accommodate a late check out, $25 per hour will automatically be added to your reservation. We do not guarantee late checkout availability. You MUST request late checkout if you would like it. Guests who stay past checkout time and did not put in a request will be charged $100 per hour, and we round up. NO VAPING/SMOKING allowed whatsoever on the property. This is strictly enforced. You may smoke outside in the driveway only. Dispose of butts in outdoor trash bins. If cigarette butts are found inside, there will be a $100 charge for every cigarette butt found. There is a $500 charge for lingering interior smoke smell. NO DRUGS: llegal drugs are strictly prohibited. This includes marijuana. NO UNDERAGE DRINKING. NO FOREIGN OBJECTS DOWN THE TOILET: Do not flush anything down the toilet except toilet paper. NO WIPES!! A drainage issue will result in a $500 fine. PARKING: Follow parking rules as instructed. MINIMUM AGE to book is 21. Add-on guests under the age of 18 are welcomed if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. THE PRIMARY GUEST on the reservation (who submits payment) must be present for the duration of the stay. DAMAGE: In addition to the security deposit, renters are 100% liable for any and all property damage, caused by themselves or guests, during their stay. UNUSED NIGHTS: Unused nights of your stay will not be refunded. CHILDREN: While we allow children, the home is not child-proofed. Parents with younger children use the home at their own risk. CAMERAS AND NOISE: Home may contain outdoor security surveillance systems as well as noise-detection. HOUSE RULES: You are required to follow the House Rules written here and posted in the house during your stay or risk being removed from the property. CHECKOUT PROCEDURES must be completed as written here and posted in the house. One of the prime areas of Vilano Beach, you will find the area is bordered to the East by the Atlantic Ocean and to the West by the Tolomato River (or what we St. Augustinians call "The Intercoastal"). Located just a two minute drive from the home is a Publix grocery store with everything you could need! In that shopping center you can rent or buy equipment for any water sports activity. Just a four minute drive over the Vilano Bridge is Camanchee Cove, where you can rent a boat for the day or charter deep sea fishing tours, or enjoy dinner at the famous Kingfish Grill. We recommend renting a car for your stay. If you prefer to travel by bicycle or would just like to rent them for fun, check out Drifters for drop off/pick up bike rentals.