A family-friendly stay in St. Augustine awaits you at this holiday home. Within steps you'll find Vilano Beach and Usina Beach within a short 5-minute stroll. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a private pool and a washing machine. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and home features 2.5 bathrooms, a balcony and a coffee/tea maker. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A hairdryer, an iron/ironing board and a desk are also available. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a fitness centre, a games room and a garden. Plus you'll find laundry facilities and barbecues. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Vilano Beach holiday home include St. George Street and Flagler College.
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 11 min drive
The Spot - 10 min drive
Beaches On Vilano - 4 min drive
The Reef - 18 min walk
Pesca - 3 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.
Walk 2 Beach | Pool | Firepit | Game Room | EV
Summary:
Welcome to The Retreat at Vilano! Escape from your busy life and unwind at our brand new, fully stocked home. With a relaxing firepit area, yoga area, yard, video, and board games you and your crew will have everything needed to retreat from normal life and flourish in your own Floridian oasis.
The Space:
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⭐️ THE HIGHLIGHTS ✨
📍 Location, location, location! Centrally located—just a 9-minute walk to the beach ☀️🌊 and a 5-minute drive into town 🚗
🏊 Pool! A unique cowboy pool + LED light area. Not heated—perfect ice plunge in winter!
🌴 Semi-private beach access! No public parking = peaceful, uncrowded sand all day long 😎
🏖️ Beach essentials provided! Towels, chairs, cooler, beach cart & more — grab and go!
🎮 Entertainment galore! Yard games, board games, Xbox 360, video games, puzzles, card games & more!
🏓 Game Room! Shuffleboard table, ping pong table & more
💁 Two blow-dryers, iron + ironing board, and steamer
🅿️ Free parking on premises
🧺 Large washer & dryer w/ starter pods
🍽️ Dishwasher
🔢 Easy self check-in
📍 LOCATIONS
✈️ Airports
Jacksonville Airport: 52 miles
Orlando Airport: 129 miles
🏋️ Gyms
Anastasia Fitness: 8 miles
Bailey's Gym: 8 miles
Planet Fitness: 9 miles
🏊 Pools
Ocean Grove RV Resort – $10/day passes
🌳 Parks
North Beach Park (+ lock bridge): 1.5 miles
Anastasia State Park: 8 miles
North Shore Community Center: 2.7 miles
🎾 Tennis / Basketball / Pickleball
North Shore Community Center: 2.7 miles
🎶 Entertainment
St. Augustine Amphitheater: 6 miles
🏰 Downtown St. Augustine
Historic Downtown: 3.5 miles
🌴 Your Story Begins at The Retreat at Vilano
It starts the moment you arrive — that salty breeze off the ocean, the quiet hum of palms swaying overhead, and the sense that for a few days, time might just slow down. You drop your bags, step inside, and instantly feel it: this is the kind of place that was designed for memories.
Just nine minutes walk from the beach and five minutes drive from the heart of historic St. Augustine, The Retreat at Vilano blends coastal charm with modern luxury. You’re close enough to everything — yet somehow, it feels worlds away.
☀️ Mornings begin slowly. Coffee in hand, you wander into the open-concept kitchen, sunlight spilling across the 9-foot ceilings and stylish décor. The full coffee and tea bar waits for you — beans, creamers, sugars, teas — all ready for your perfect start. Maybe you’ll take your mug out back, where string lights drape across the patio and the LED cowboy pool shimmers invitingly. In summer, it’s a refreshing plunge; in winter, an ice-cold wake-up call that leaves you laughing and alive.
🏖️ Days unfold easily. Pack up the beach cart (already stocked with towels, chairs, and a cooler) and take a short walk to your own semi-private beach. With no public parking nearby, it’s never crowded — just waves, soft sand, and space to breathe.
🎯 Afternoons bring friendly competition. Inside, the Game Room calls — shuffleboard, ping pong, Xbox, and more. Laughter bounces off the walls, kids and adults alike caught up in the fun. Later, maybe a BBQ out back or cocktails with the bar set, a dip in the pool as the lights glow blue, then a cozy chat around the Solo firepit while the hammock chair sways nearby.
🛏️ Evenings wind down in comfort. Four serene bedrooms (plus two pull-outs) welcome up to 12 guests with blackout curtains, luxurious bedding, and ceiling fans controlled right from your bed. Whether you’re here with family, friends, or your four-legged travel buddy — yes, dogs are welcome and even get their own wash station and treats — everyone has a space to unwind.
💻 Even longer stays feel effortless. With a private workspace, stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, and EV charger, everything you need for a week (or a month) is right here.
🌊 Whether it’s a family reunion, a couples’ escape, or a work-from-paradise getaway, The Retreat at Vilano is more than a stay — it’s a feeling you’ll want to come back to again and again.
🌅 Why Guests Love the Retreat
It’s more than a stay — it’s a feeling. From morning coffee on the patio to sunset games by the pool, every detail was designed for comfort, laughter, and connection.
Whether you’re planning a family getaway, couples’ retreat, or remote-work escape, you’ll leave refreshed — and already dreaming of your next visit. We invite you to check out our reviews for more direct compliments from past guests!
🚙 While golf carts are not provided at the property, many guests choose to rent one during their stay. We work closely with several trusted local golf cart rental companies and are happy to point you in the right direction—just ask!
💸 Stay Longer, Save More!
We offer deep weekly discounts for 7+ nights, and even bigger savings for monthly stays. Extend your trip right on the calendar to see automatic pricing — or send us a quick message to learn about special long-term rates!
Guest Access:
You will have access to the entire home and lot.
The Neighborhood:
The beautiful and highly sought after Vilano Beach area is pristine landscape. Our particular location is a close to 3 amazing Vilano beach restaurants including The Reef, Aunt Kate's, and world famous Cap's on the Water. In addition, the exclusive beach is a short 9 minute walk.
Getting Around:
Ubers and Lyfts are plentiful and available, but downtown St Augustine is also only a 5 minute drive.
Other Things to Note:
Safety:
The hallways are lit with photosensor nightlights, so you can see your way at night when moving throughout the house. Attached at each photosensor light is an emergency, battery pack powered light, that can be detached and automatically turns into a flashlight. There are multiple escape routes throughout the house that are listed at the bottom of this handout. There is a motion sensor light over the main driveway.
Pool Alarm:
There is a pool alarm located on the sliding doors leading to the backyard. Anytime this door is opened or closed, the silence button needs to be activated prior to opening or the alarm will go off. This alarm is loud, on purpose! This prevents children and other youngin's from being unattended around the pool area. This cannot be turned off or unplugged.
Below the sink is the fire extinguisher, as well as the first aid kit.
The solo firepit is staked to the ground, there is a hose connected to the side of the house can be used to douse a fire if needed.
You will be given a code that only is available to you, it will be given to you 24 hours prior to your departure and is deleted and invalid within hours of checkout.
The Retreat at Vilano is a fantastic place for families and children of all ages. While it is family-friendly, it is not child-proof. Furniture is not bolted into the walls, and drawers and cabinets are not equipped with child safety fasteners or locks. Ultimately, you accept responsibility for the safety of all guests including children <18 years old. We do provide a child gate, as well as a pack and play. There is also an alarm on the sliding glass window that needs to be silenced before opening it. This keeps little kids from wondering into the pool area.
Interaction with Guests:
We will do our best to offer any help you need, but we offer a self check-in that is 100% fully automated should that be what you prefer.
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Electric car charging station
Garden
Unit size: 1,800 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Thank you for booking with us! We truly love our home and look forward to hosting you at Retreat at Vilano. We ask that all guests carefully read a...
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Note from host: Charge may apply
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.
Property Registration Number STR24-00033
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Walk 2 Beach | Pool | Firepit | Game Room | EV?
Yep, Walk 2 Beach | Pool | Firepit | Game Room | EV is a short 2-minute walk from Vilano Beach.
Does Walk 2 Beach | Pool | Firepit | Game Room | EV have a pool?
Walk 2 Beach | Pool | Firepit | Game Room | EV has a pool and a communal pool.
Is Walk 2 Beach | Pool | Firepit | Game Room | EV family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and laundry facilities, as well as highchairs and children's dinnerware, it's no surprise that Walk 2 Beach | Pool | Firepit | Game Room | EV is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a private hot tub at Walk 2 Beach | Pool | Firepit | Game Room | EV?
No, but there is a private pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Walk 2 Beach | Pool | Firepit | Game Room | EV?
No, Walk 2 Beach | Pool | Firepit | Game Room | EV does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Walk 2 Beach | Pool | Firepit | Game Room | EV?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Walk 2 Beach | Pool | Firepit | Game Room | EV Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Megan B.
30 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Great value for the money. Pool is much smaller than it looks in pictures. Outdoor space is nice for gatherings. Could have used more towels for use. And needs a little maintenance but over all a great property!
Megan B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Seth O.
23 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and location. Had everything we needed, thank you!
Seth O.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jack W.
14 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully decorated and clean. Well equipped kitchen. Nice stay, close to beach. You can hear the waves at night. Quite neighbor safe for walking. Perfect for pets. Comfy mattress. Lots of beach stuff so leave yours at home. Perfect for kids. Wonderful host would stay here again. 5 stars
Jack W.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Donna V., Chesterfield Michigan
2 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very nice. Close to the beach
Donna V.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Yosset D.
8 Dec 2025
Yosset D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany K.
16 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location. Had a wonderful trip visiting this area. The house was clean and very comfortable. Exactly what we were looking for.
Tiffany K.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas P.
10 Aug 2025
Great location/New Build Home/Would stay again
Overall it was a pleasant stay location is amazing with essentially a private beach short walk away as it was very few people the week we stayed. There were some minor issues with having to clean appliances and floors to our standards which was an inconvenience but communication with hosts was prompt and appropriate for the matters at hand. Would stay again as it was a comfortable stay overall.
Nicholas P.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ashley A.
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with a short walk to the beach. Very family friendly.
Ashley A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erika T.
13 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had an extraordinary time at this property. The house is tastefully decorated and very clean. We had no issues with the house. Easy check-in/out. The host was very helpful and quick to respond. Highly recommend.
Erika T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cody Z.
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible property!
The house was exactly as advertised ajd stunning! There was more than enough room for my 7 adult 1 child party with room to spare. The owners were incredibly communicative and responsive and even sent food recommendations after our check in. The check in and out orocess was easy and simple and everything went incredibly smooth. We will definitely be staying again!
Cody Z.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lauren W.
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
This house is GORGEOUS, we all loved it. The yard is smaller than it looks but still plenty big for all the loved ones. There is a dog wash station which we definitely used because the yard is muddy but it didn’t deter from the stay at all. Jeremy and Laura were great to communicate with and if we go back we would definitely stay there again!!
Lauren W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Darlene M.
8 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Room for all
This property was in a great location, fully stocked, and had room for our whole group to hang out. The beds were comfortable. The beach supples were in great condition. The pool is essentially a round horse trough about mid thigh in height. The bottom is peeling and was dirty but the owners did send someone over to check on it. Check in was easy and the owners responded in good time to any questions we had.
Darlene M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jamie S.
20 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Beach House Set Up for the whole family!
Location is fantastic...walking distance to the beach! The house is clean, cute and has lots of sleeping options. The kitchen is well stocked and has more than you could need. We loved the big sectional to seat the whole family together to hang out together. The backyard is set up for both daytime and nighttime fun with the pool and the fire pit. We'll be back!
Jamie S.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sean H., Tampa, FL
10 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Days
This was the perfect place to relax and get to the beach easily and enjoy the private nature of the beach location. The house was well equipped and Jeremy was a fantastic host. Very proactive in communicating and provided very helpful tips on places to eat and things to do. We had a big group and there was plenty of room and loved all the beach chairs we had for our use. It was an enjoyable walk to the beach each morning for sunrise and would recommend this home to anyone looking for some quality time by the beach.
Sean H.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
DEBBIE N.
31 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Vilano beach house
The house and neighborhood were very nice and exactly as advertised. We would love to return again!
DEBBIE N.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
8/10 Good
Judy C., Brunswick
1 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Last minute get away
We enjoyed this property. Not a bad walk to beach. Host is quick to respond and helpful.
Judy C.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Leila H.
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay for a Girls Weekend
We had a lovely time staying at the house. It was well-situated near the beach and a short drive to the historic center of St. Augustine. The house is beautifully decorated (one of the most beautiful I've stayed in) and very well-stocked. It was the perfect getaway for a girls' weekend and I'm looking forward to returning next year!
Leila H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Briana R.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay for big group
Just blocks from the beach with lots of space for a large group to be together!
Briana R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brynn G.
7 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation!
Beautiful and comfortable home. Perfectly equipped for a fun family vacation. Incredibly responsive management. We would come here again!
Brynn G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
drhennaiqbal
21 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved everything about this place
This was perfect home to be in all sense. The hosts were the most kind people I have found on vrbo, the house had nothing missing, the location from the beach was so ideal that if we come to St Augustine again this is where we will be, best part, Vilano beach was not crowded at all!!!! There is a park closeby as well for children. The house inside and outside was beautiful! Would love to stay at this place again!
drhennaiqbal
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Christopher M.
27 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Location
We booked an offshore fishing trip and stayed at this property for 2 days. It is walking distance to the beach and there is everything you could possibly need. There are board games, ping pong, etc to keep you occupied if you need a break from the sun. The hosts emailed us places we should check out for dinner and fun. Overall, it was a great experience. Thank you.
Christopher M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sandra S.
21 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Vilano
Great house, well equipped, location to beach perfect. Close to ponte vedra and St Augustine. Quiet neighborhood, all around gem!