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Island Time - Pool & Heated Spa, Lovely Home Near the Beach!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor pool, a heated pool
Terrace/patio
Smart TV

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Butler Beach, FL
  • Butler Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Butler Beach State Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • St. Augustine Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

St. Augustine

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in St. Augustine, within a 15-minute drive of St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park. .This vacation home is 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Flagler College and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.

What's nearby

  • Butler Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Butler Beach State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Crescent Beach - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Anastasia State Park - 10 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪World Famous Oasis Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Casa Benedetto's Ristorante - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Commander's Shellfish Camp - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Salt Water Cowboys - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Island Time - Pool & Heated Spa, Lovely Home Near the Beach!

Our Island Time Beach Retreat offers travertine and tile floors throughout, brand new kitchen with high end appliances, 4 spacious bedrooms, a flex room with a sleeper sofa, & 2 gorgeous baths with bronze finishes & gorgeous tile work throughout. Truly a beauty that must be experienced! An absolute dream beach home that offers the best of both worlds for all nature and water lovers! There are 2 smart TVs at the property: One in the living room, one in the master bedroom

This home is only a short 6 min walk away from a public beach access known to few locals and it offers the feel and serenity of a private beach. A short 7 min walk in the opposite direction is the Matanzas River with boat ramp access for all of your water toys and a nice dock to enjoy stunning sunset views over the river where you can take in the splendor of natures amenities.

The history of St. Augustine is incomparable with almost any other on our coast. Founded in 1565 it is chock full of amazing places to visit, from the oldest house to the first schoolroom, to the impenetrable fort built by the Spanish. Lincolnville, just south of downtown St. Augustine takes you on a walking tour of the history of the civil rights movement noting where Martin Luther King stayed on numerous occasions. Needless to say, there’s also so many unique shops, and the restaurants are so varied and truly have an international flavor! There are things to do no matter the weather! You can take a free boat ride to Fort Matanzas and learn the history about the battles fought. Further south is Marineland where you can swim with dolphins!

The St. Augustine and St Johns County area have a great variety of golf courses for players of every level and skill. There are always concerts at St. Augustine Amphitheatre and events at Francis Field as well. You will never run out of things to do here in St. Augustine. It is probably one of the most beautiful places in all of Florida, and for sure one of the most photographed! Come and see for yourself!

Pets and Service Animals: You must let us know if you are bringing an animal to the home, even if it is a service animal! It's important to let the cleaners know. Up to 2 dogs are allowed with a nonrefundable pet fee. They must be less than 50lbs each and no aggressive breeds. NO CATS! Please do not allow your dogs to jump up onto the beds or couches. If the dogs are accustomed to being allowed on the furniture at home, please bring blankets to protect the surfaces. If you forget to bring blankets, let us know and we will provide you with some. If you bring a pet and do not tell us or pay the fee, we will charge your damage deposit for the pet fee plus $100 for the unexpected extra services required to clean the house.

Important info about pool heating and fees: Both the spa and the pool will be at the same temperature if you choose to heat the pool because they share the same plumbing and heater. Most people prefer a heated spa in colder temperatures to a heated pool because the spa is set to 101 degrees and the pool heater would be set to 85 degrees. If the daytime air temp doesn't get above 58 degrees the pool will have a difficult time staying heated. The heating of the spa is included with your stay. If you want to heat the entire pool we have an additional heating fee of $199 plus $25 per night to maintain the temperature. If you arrive at the house and change your mind about the pool heating, the initial heating fee of $199 will not be refunded.

Our pool technician comes on Tuesdays to check the chemicals and Fridays to clean. Our lawn/landscape professional comes on Wednesdays. These dates are subject to change based on weather or other factors, but in general that is when they are scheduled.

The cleaning company provides a limited amount of basic necessities (toilet paper, trash bags, dishwasher/laundry soap, etc.) to get you started, you will want to bring some with you. Garbage and recycling must be taken out to the street Sunday night for Monday morning pickup.

We don't offer refunds or reschedule stays during hurricane season, even if there is an evacuation order. Please purchase trip insurance for your stay if this is a concern.

EV Charging: There is a fee of $5 per day if you will be charging an electric vehicle at the home.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

David Manaute

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg 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.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: With pet fee, no aggressive breeds, and NO CATS!

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Island Time Beach Retreat Great Location Beach Town
Island Time Beach Retreat pool Home Great Location Beach Town

Island Time - Pool & Heated Spa, Lovely Home Near the Beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

Annual girl's trip to watch our favorite band play The Amp. The house had plenty of space, a nice hangout backyard and a convenient location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cute little house to relax after a long day

This house was beautiful, well kept, clean, and in a great neighborhood not far away from main restaurants and just minutes from the beach. We were very comfortable in our stay and would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Stay

My family had a great stay. We came to see my sister and her fiancé for Christmas and it was a wonderful home to all get together with close proximity to the beach and St. Augustine. I had a 3 month old infant and I rented a pack and play for sleep and it worked wonderfully.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving fsmily

Great time with family
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc L.

Liked: Cleanliness
cts from usability. The spa and pool are really nice, but the gazebo area is in a bit
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharee E.

Liked: Cleanliness

location space and great outdoor living area

This was a quick trip for my birthday. My children came out to visit. We enjoyed the layout of the home and the outdoor living area. There was so much space. It was literally minutes from the beach and even quick access for driving on the beach! Thank you sooooo much! We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Celebrate my husband’s 60th birthday and family time

Our family enjoyed our time there. The house is great, lots of space and the back yard with the pool and fire pit is wonderful and beautiful. We also loved the porch with the big table and that’s where we ate all our meals . The beach was also beautiful. The host was very nice and everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Pet Friendly Vacation Rental

My husband, dog, and I had a wonderful time at this rental. It was a beautiful and clean home in a quiet and peaceful neighborhood. The pool was large and cool and the spa was properly heated and aesthetically pleasing. The property was as advertised with no surprises, and our host was quick to respond throughout the entire process. Additionally, downtown St. Augustine was only a 15 minute drive away and Butler Beach was even closer. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison T., Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Great pool area!

My husband and I stayed at this property for Labor Day weekend. We left the kids at home so we only used the kitchen, master bedroom & bathroom, laundry room, and screened-in porch. We spent the majority of our time outside in the pool. Comfortable pool temp and very private. We used the hot tub a couple times and it gets hot quick. Kitchen was nice. There is a regular coffee pot so bring grounds but the last person there left us both filters and coffee so you might get lucky too. We Doordashed Piesano’s and Whataburger and both were ok. We ate at Baitong Thai Sushi, which we do recommend. We never went to the beach but it’s not far. You can easily walk in less than 10 minutes with all your stuff. House needs a bit of updating and fixing up but it’s priced well so it wasn’t anything we couldn’t look past. Overall a great place to stay and we’d return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness

B-Day getaway

Myself, my wife and son stayed. It was my son’s 19th birthday so we took a long weekend and we fished and went sightseeing. House was nice everything as described. Great communication. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Vacation

Overall the house was better than the listed pictures, it provided enough space for our party and the back yard was great. Any question I asked was responded to quickly and I would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jenny G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Outdoor area was great. House could use a deep cleaning. Cupboards and drawers were full of crumbs, sticky spots on floor, bathrooms of small things that just added up to
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend family getaway

We had the best time at Island Time! Very clean, Beautiful, and suited our family perfectly. We loved having the pool and hot tub. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Outdoor Space!

We enjoyed our stay in this house. The outdoor space was the highlight. The kids enjoyed the pool and the covered seating was great for reading outside. The house is spacious and everything was clearly labeled. Access to the beach was super easy and we enjoyed going to Kookaburra for coffee each morning. We did noticed that many of the light fixtures were very dusty. The house provides pool/beach towels but they are very thin. If you are in driving distance you might prefer to bring your own. Overall we really enjoyed the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and comfortable.

Nice property. very convenient to beach and pool was great. At some point in time I would replace the grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tucked away while close to everything!

Greatly enjoyed our time at “Island Time Beach Retreat.” Close enough to the beach to walk when up to it, but the proximity to vehicle beach access is too good to pass up! Groceries and food less than two blocks away, plus any local restaurant you could ask for within 15 minutes. Throw in the private pool to hop into at a moment’s notice, and an excellent time was inevitable for all of our group. The hosts were very proactive and responsive for whatever concern or need one might have needed. Fantastic overall!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kipp R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cozy family retreat

Very nice layout for families with a big group. Multiple beds and bedrooms super spacious. Pool is perfect for all sizes even the little ones that can’t swim yet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing home in a great location

We wanted a relaxing weekend for two families to spend some time together at the beach. This house was a perfect get-away. There was plenty of space. Keep in mind in your planning that this is a 4 bedroom house. As shown in the photos, the fifth "bedroom" is a sofa bed in a dining room. Fine to sleep in, but not a private bedroom. We had middle aged adults down to older teenagers. All found something to do. The Dads immediately found a place in the covered couch spot outside next to the pool. The teens enjoyed playing games in the heat of the day and going to Saint Augustine Old Town in the evening. The Mom's communed in the living room. And, everyone went to the beach in the mornings. The pool and hot tub looked lovely, but we didn't go in because the beach was only 5 minutes away! The closest beach entry point is walkable, but we drove and parked because we had things to carry with us. A short drive down the road is Crescent Beach with a few amenities, like bathrooms. All ages had their space, had fun and we achieved our goal of a fully relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Florida Fun

It was our first time at a Florida beach and a chance to get the family back together after a year spread out across the country due to college. The house was more spacious than it appeared from the pictures so plenty of room for a family with adult children. The back yard was an oasis all its own. The beach and ocean were so inviting and an added bonus of being able to drive on the beach made it easy to set up for the day. We even saw a sea turtle come up on the beach at night during a midnight stroll! The location of the property made it ideal as so many options for activities, sight seeing, food, and shopping within such a short driving distance. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misti O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacay

We had a wonderful time at this beach retreat. It was not far from the beach and the private pool was amazing. The house had enough space for us all to spread out and enjoy our time as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Al Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Property was amazing!

Great access to beach. Loved the pool and sauna. Check in was very easy. It was close to grocery stores and restaurants. The house was well set up. The only negative I would say is that the A/C was not cool enough at night. It only went down to 72 degrees, which was fine during the day, but a little warm at night. However, we are from Ohio and are used to the cooler nights.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation haven

We had a nice relaxing time went to nearby Matanzas Inlet a few miles up the road with our children. We went swimming and paddleboarding there and it is simply gorgeous. We came back to the house and relaxed and enjoyed our time. The pool and hot tub and lounge chairs made it feel like a nice private vacation spot. Beautiful home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Even Better Than the Listing

This home was thoughtfully decorated and extremely clean. The home has the most fully equipped kitchen I have ever seen in a rental! I was very impressed by the spices, utensils, and gadgets available for cooking or even baking. The beds were very comfortable, and the pool was perfect! We drove over to the beach public parking, but it’s definitely easily walkable. There were board games available for us to play. Owner communicated promptly and they were very polite and respectful to us during our stay, always giving us a heads up when someone may be stopping by the property (like the pool technician). We thoroughly enjoyed our visit and hope to return sometime in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

We enjoyed the stay, and would consider it again. Hot tub was awesome!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation home

This was a great place to stay for a three day weekend. The neighborhood was quiet and 15 minutes from St. Augustine. There were also plenty of other things nearby to do. The home looks just like it is advertised in the pictures. The hot tub was a big hit for our group. (Just give it plenty of time to heat up.) The owners were accommodating and kind. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024