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

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

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 423 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Saint Augustine, FL
  • St. George Street
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Flagler College
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the area

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 - 0.6 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Flagler College - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lightner Museum - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

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 transport

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

Kitchen

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

  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • 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. 284 out of 413 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 413 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 22 out of 413 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 413 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 413 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

10/10 Excellent

Robyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

St Augustine Seafood Festival

Perfect location. The Red Cottage isn't fancy, but has everything we needed. Location is excellent!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location! Great Host!

Overall, it was a wonderful spot --- perfect to get around to old town and uptown! Our host Hilary was amazing! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Small red house was lovely…

Awesome location…. The house was super cute inside and very clean. It’s a little misleading in the outside. I’m figuring it’s a converted shed, but the owner did an excellent job. The only issue is that walls are think so you can hear everything.light sleepers may have issues.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Red cottage is little but offers big benefits

The owners of the Red cottage were extremely responsive. Check-in was exactly as specified. They were super kind and even offered to allow me to stay a little longer when I explained that I wasn't even checking in until evening. The location is the biggest benefit to this place. You could walk everywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bret L.

Great Location

First, the good stuff:1. Property Managers: During our visit I interacted with all 3 managers, and they were all nice, gracious and very helpful. Top marks!2. Location: Outstanding! It's only a short walk downtown. We rarely used our car to go anywhere.3. Nice supply of K-cups! I enjoyed daily coffee for free. I really appreciated that nice touch.Now the not so good stuff:1. Although it's listed as a nonsmoking rental, the place wreaks of cigarette smoke. After returning home we had to launder all of our clothes because they smelled of smoke. 2. The cottage could use a paint job. The walls in the bathroom are worn and dirty. It's not a deal breaker, just unsightly and unnecessary. A quick coat of paint would be an easy fix.3. Not enough kitchen ware. There was only 1 coffee cup. We couldn't both have our morning coffee at the same time. 4. The toilet isn't easy to access. Because the place is so small, the toilet is elevated up two small steps. I had to put one foot on the first step and the other on the top step to be able to balance, and your feet dangle if you sit. The top floor simply needs to be extended over the first step to increase the floor space under the toilet. Not difficult, just a little DIY construction.5. Wi-Fi was spotty. The TV kept losing the Wi-Fi and several times we had to connect it to our own hotspot.Overall, we had a good stay, the place just needs some TLC.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

charline h., Franklin

Quirky Bungalow

There was no working refrigerator. It was definitely rustic and could use a general deep cleaning. The manager lives on property and was very nice. Location is the strongest selling point, easy walk to visitor's center and Old Town. It was workable for the three night stay we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Siobhan M.

Cute weekend spot

The location is awesome and easily walkable distance to downtown St. Augustine. It smelled like there was some residential smoke in the space, so could be an issue for someone with allergies.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nights of Lights

Perfect location to walk to everything! Kitchen was perfect for quick bites and coffee! Helped save a little by having this available and having a morning coffee without leaving the cottage. The bed was super comfy and the down bedding took it to the next level! The loft was great for extra sleeping (we did not use it) and yes a very vertical ladder to get up there. Non-clostrophobic Kids would love it!!!! The bathroom was quirky. I didn't mind it at all. Shower (as mentioned in the description) is quite small. The toilet is on a 'throne'. I absolutely love this cottage and would stay there again. Jeremy was a fabulous attentive host. Hilary was very responsive to all questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

The cottage was everything we could have hoped for! I surprised my boyfriend with the stay for a holiday getaway, and it was absolutely perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delightful_rae J., Cullman

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

It was an absolute wonderful stay! Loved the communication with the host! Very accommodating! The place was comfy and cozy! It was such a short walk to everything! It was a perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

debra r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved The Location

We were conveniently located to all the events. It was within walking distance. Jeremy was wonderful. He gave us all the information we needed to make it a wonderful stay. There is a large crowd at St Augustine during the Colonial Night Watch therefore, it was so convenient to eat at the restaurant The Village Inn right across the street. We were able to park two cars on the property. Building a fire and watching all the action was so much fun. Would love to go back. Thank you. Debra
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L., Port St Lucie

Liked: Cleanliness

St. Augustine stay

Quaint, quirky and cute cottage. Enjoyed our stay and the dogs loved it too!!! The dog park across the street was great for them!!! And the walk to all of the action for Nights of Lights was very close!!! Great place to stay if you want to be close to the action. Jeremy was a great host!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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

Jerry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Cottage

The Little Red Cottage was perfect for our first stay in St Augustine. The location was just a short walk to the fort and historic downtown. The loft was a perfect place for our 10 yr old to play while we relaxed between sightseeing trips. We couldn't ask for a better host in Jeremy. He got us in ad settled and even provided tips on what what to see and do around town. We'll definitely plan to stay there again.
Stayed 3 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

Travelled 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