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Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby, beach towels
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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St Augustine, FL
  • Butler Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • St. Augustine Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Anastasia State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

St. Augustine

This holiday home places you in the centre of St. Augustine, within just a 15-minute stroll of Matanzas River and Butler Beach. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .Home features free WiFi, 2.5 bathrooms and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers an outdoor pool, a garden and barbecues. Plus you'll find laundry facilities. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Butler Beach holiday home include St. Augustine Beach and Flagler College.

What's nearby

  • Butler Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Crescent Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • St. Johns County Ocean Pier - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Anastasia State Park - 12 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪World Famous Oasis Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Salt Water Cowboys - ‬4 min drive
  • Parlor Donuts

About this property

Entire place

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

Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal

Our Blue Dolphin Beach Retreat is located in a popular beach neighborhood with off-beach parking or drive-on beach access. It's near shopping, restaurants and the intracoastal. The heated pool is located just off the living room. The downstairs master suite has a large walk-in closet, walk-in shower and bathtub. The house has one large television in the living room and one in the master bedroom with Wi-Fi.
Fully stocked kitchen.

2nd Bedroom is located also downstairs with view to the pool.
Half bath off foyer.
Three large bedrooms are located upstairs with updated bath.
The 2.5-story high cathedral ceilings give the home a very open and bright, airy feeling.
The living room fireplace offers a magnificent focal point. The large front kitchen wing has two expansive dining areas, stainless appliances, granite countertops, tall cabinets, and a breakfast bar.

The St. Augustine and St Johns County area have a great variety of golf courses for players of every level and skill.

The house is located 12 minutes from downtown and just a short drive to the beach. Our beautiful beach offers access to 4x4 vehicles and public free parking. There are bicycles for rent, as well, nearby. Butler Beach, where this house is located, is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the northeast of Florida. It’s an expansive white powder beach! You’ll find fisherman, bikers when the tide recedes, walkers, surfers, kite boarders, shell gatherers, and of course sun bathers! St. Augustine city center, only 10 minutes north, is the most ancient, gorgeous city in Florida...and America for that matter! It hosts restaurants, stunning historic churches, some of the finest art galleries and a myriad of chic boutique shops. The first Friday of every month features an Art Walk, where some galleries even serve refreshments and stay open in the evening. As you walk cobble stone streets you have opportunity to explore history all around you, often hearing church bells. You can sight see through horse and buggy or trolley tours, or just shop til you drop! You will want to return year after year! Make sure to head downtown to go on one of our Ghost Tours or to grab a bite to eat at our buzzing restaurant district on the water. Afterwards, return to the quiet beach neighborhood where you can stargaze the night away!

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.

The pool heater thermostat is set to a temperature between 78 and 85 degrees F, depending on the time of the year. If the daytime air temp doesn't get above 58 degrees the pool will have a difficult time staying heated. 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.

Per St Johns County regulations, only ten people are allowed per rental, not counting children 12-years-old or younger. That means this property is allowed up to 10 adults and the rest of the guests must be 12 and under.

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.

Property manager

David Manaute

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • 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.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outdoor.

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

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Check out is 10am. If you stay past 11am you will be charged standard daily rate. Items left after check out can be shipped for $20 + cost of shipping
No smoking/marijuana/vaping! Any evidence of smoking in/around the unit (odor or butts) will result in an additional $200 additional cleaning charge
Max of 4 cars allowed. 10pm noise ordinance is strictly enforced. Pool/lawn services can occur on any day. No refund for internet issues.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: With pet fee, no aggressive breeds, and NO CATS!

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: The pool will be a hit with the kids.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outdoor.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Newer House Beach Intercoastal St Augustine
Beautiful Newer House Beach Intercoastal
Beautiful Newer Beach Intercoastal St Augustine
Beautiful Newer Beach Intercoastal
Beautiful Newer House Beach Intercoastal St Augustine
Beautiful Newer House Beach Intercoastal
Beautiful Newer Beach Intercoastal St Augustine
Beautiful Newer Intercoastal

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal?

Yep, Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal is a short 10-minute walk from Butler Beach. Fun beach activities include jet skiing, water tubing and waterskiing. You can also find motor boats.

Does Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal have a pool?

Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal has a heated pool and a pool.

What luxury perks are available at Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal?

This property features a heated pool, as well as a private pool and a living room.

Is there a private hot tub at Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal?

No, but there is a private pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal?

No, Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Blue Dolphin- Beautiful Home, Heated Private Pool, Close to Beach & Intracoastal Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 168 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place

The check in process was easy. The house was located very close to the beach. We all loved the pool!! The house was just as it was posted. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything the Listing Said It Would Be.

This is an amazing house in a great location. Proximity to the beach was excellent. The house has a ridiculous number of bedrooms. My oldest son decided to try out different bedrooms to decide which one he liked the best. The pool was as promised. Tip...When we got to the house it was warm inside. I called the hosts and they said that it had to do with the sun being on the west side of the house, and us leaving the door to the pool area open. They were right. House cooled down pretty quick after we, in our excitement, let all the cold air out and hot air in. We are discussing heading back to St. Augustine to stay at this house again next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Immediately felt at home. Clean and comfortable with plenty of space. Great location being close to the beach and just a drive to old town. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation house

Visited St. Augustine and had our two teen daughters and a dog. Couldn’t have asked for a better home and area to stay. The pool was fantastic. Wish the week didn’t fly by so quick. When we come back we will definitely be staying in this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann L G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Great place to stay with the family!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Blue Dolphin

Great stay. Location and home are perfect for a family.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRYAN T., Milton, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house near St Augustine

Blue Dolphin is a well maintained home slightly off the beaten path but easy to get to anywhere you'd like to visit in the area. Everything was as pictured and heated pool on sunny 75 degree days was perfect. Great for those who enjoy quieter, more laid back neighborhoods over busier areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richelle N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation location

We really enjoyed our stay at this home. The location was great with easy access to the beach, plenty of options nearby for entertainment, food and excursions. The hosts were very responsive to our needs. The pool was well kept and heated so it was comfortable to swim in. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

It was large house and great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home for a Family Reunion

The Blue Dolphin is a beautiful vacation home with great amenities. Our family of 6 adults and 3 kids just spent 5 nights here over spring break. There is plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the pool, the living room, and/or dining spaces. The kitchen is well equipped and everything at the home is as advertised. The walk to the beach or the Intercoastal Waterway is easy and the beaches are gorgeous. There is so much to do in St. Augustine and the surrounding areas that even if the weather isn't beach weather, no one gets bored!We will definitely consider coming back and highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

This was a nice house in a nice neighborhood and close to plenty of restaurants and stores. It’s away from the city crowds but close enough to the beach. Owner was very communicative. If we’re back in the area we’ll stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Garry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Place was very spacious and comfortable.. loved it and would do it again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Schreiber- S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter getaway

David and Patti were excellent hosts and extremely responsive. House was as advertised and provided a comfortable and clean space for us to enjoy the weather and charm of St.Augustine.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together at The Blue Dolphin

I planned a 50th birthday weekend get away for my wife and found the listing for this property called the Blue Dolphin. It fit all of our needs and was in close proximity to the beach and a short drive to downtown. The heated pool was also a very nice amenity. The property owners communicated often with me and the check-in and check-out process was very easy. The home was beautiful and met every one of our needs with cleanliness and ample sleeping arrangements. Would highly recommend this property to anyone who visits St Augustine!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short trip

Close to Ocean Center and beach, clean unit and easy to check in. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

david K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family

Great to have a beautiful place for family. Rained the entire time so great being indoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tatiana C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Maravillosa casa, hermosa, cómoda y amplia

Casa muy linda, bien equipada, tiene espacios grandes para disfrutar con comodidad la estadía. Nos sorprendió que es mejor mucho más linda en la realidad que lo que muestran las fotos (sugiero un upgrade de las fotos, no le hacen justicia a lo hermosa que es la casa) Excelente comunicación con David, siempre muy atento a todo lo que necesitábamos.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

Beautiful and comfortable home a perfect place for our annual girls weekend get away. Thank you to our wonderful hosts who made communication easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE B., Longwood, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Party

Very clean. As described. Only minor issues that were relayed to Property Manager on departure.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location & Host

Our family visited Butler Beach for a quick getaway before school started. The house, location, pool, beach and attentiveness of property host was amazing!! David was quick to respond to our questions and made sure we were taken care of. The dog-friendly beach was enjoyed by our family pooch. Beach was a few minute walk, so everyone had a great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week-long stay at the Blue Dolphin

Everything about this property was wonderful. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, etc. The pool was great for a swim anytime we wanted and the beds were comfortable. The location was close enough to the beach to walk, but we choose this area because you can drive right up onto the beach and set up your site without having to carry all your stuff from the house. This is a great house for your family to stay and we plan on returning to this house in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

We stayed at the Blue Dolphin rental for three nights. There was plenty of space for a large family and our kids really loved the pool. The neighborhood was conveniently located near the beach and stores/restaurants (dollar general and publix are just a few minutes away). The neighborhood was safe, secure and we had zero issues. We are overly observant in regards to safety concerns as we have both served in law enforcement capacities and we would stay at this location again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nancy H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Good location rental

The location of the house was good. It was close to the beach and places to eat. Our family was in town for the weekend and we wanted to be at the beach. There were two tvs downstairs and none ujpstairs, even though there were three bedrooms upstairs. The house was not clean. There was a pair of underwear and pants under the sink in the downstairs bathroom. The lower kitchen cabinets were not clean. The fan in the living room had a lot of dust on the fan blades. The couches in the living room need to be replaced due to wear. The pool needs to be remarcited. The marcite is flaking off the pool. There were no extra towels provided. Our stay was for three nights. We would not stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks!

We enjoyed our stay so much. The neighborhood was quiet and the home was peaceful. The pool looks small but amazing how they made it to be a perfect swimming pool. The side yard for my dog was perfect. Our hosts were great and very helpful and friendly, although we were only 2 streets from the ocean we didn’t explore much as the point was to just do nothing and it was GREAT. I definitely recommend and would stay here again. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful home with us. Linda
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property!

The house was nice and spacious. Located super close to the beach and right down the road from downtown St Augustine, where there was plenty to do. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024