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Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine

2.0 star property
Holiday home with kitchen, near St. George Street

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The Big Yellow House Downtown is a three-bedroom retreat perfect for large groups or families, offering a relaxed, beachy vibe and comfortable sleeping arrangements. With its stylish décor and cozy spaces, this home away from home features a cook's dream kitchen and maximizes outdoor living with a charming front porch and spacious back deck.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms210 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine

Experience easygoing coastal living at The Big Yellow House-your spacious 3-bedroom St. Augustine getaway. Designed for comfort and connection, this home features two inviting living rooms, a fully stocked chef’s kitchen, bright bedrooms, and generous outdoor spaces. Guests love the fenced backyard with a fire pit, boogie boards, bikes, and everything needed for beach days or evening relaxation.
Located in a quiet residential area just minutes from Historic Downtown St. Augustine, beautiful Atlantic beaches, top-rated restaurants, and family-friendly attractions. This home is perfect for families, couples, groups, and one well-behaved dog. Discover the ideal blend of location, privacy, and coastal charm.

🛏️ Primary suite with California King & ensuite bath
🛁 Spa-style soaking tub in primary bathroom
🛏️ Two additional bedrooms with queen beds
🛋️ Two sleeper sofas for flexible sleeping
👶 Pack ’n Play included for little ones

🛋️ Two spacious living rooms with ample seating
📺 Smart TVs, DVD-enabled TVs & board games
💻 Dedicated workstation with desk, chair & printer

🍳 Fully stocked kitchen with cookware & tools
☕ Drip coffee maker + Keurig
🍷 Wine fridge & wet bar
🍽️ Dining table plus breakfast bar seating

🌴 Private fenced yard for outdoor living
🔥 Gas grill & fire pit
🏡 Front porch & upper balcony
🚲 Bikes, boogie boards & surfboards provided

👶 Family-friendly essentials included
🍼 Stroller, high chair & Pack ’n Play
🧺 Washer & dryer in home

📶 Tech & convenience features
📡 High-speed Wi-Fi throughout
❄️ Central A/C
📹 Exterior security cameras (front door & garage floodlight only)

Guests enjoy full private access to:
✅ Entire home (two levels)
✅ Two living rooms w/ sleeper sofas
✅ Fully equipped chef’s kitchen
✅ Spacious back deck & fenced yard
✅ Gas fire pit + outdoor seating
✅ Garage w/ bikes, boogie boards & surfboards
✅ In-home washer & dryer
✅ Smart TVs + free Wi-Fi
✅ Driveway parking for 2 vehicles + street parking

🟩INDOORS
🟩 Two spacious living rooms with Smart TVs
🟩 Fully stocked chef’s kitchen
🟩 Dining table + breakfast bar
🟩 Primary suite w/ soaking tub & walk-in closet
🟩 Desk, chair & printer for remote work
🟩 Laundry room with washer/dryer
🟩 Board games, DVDs, family amenities

🟦OUTDOORS
🟦 Back deck with seating
🟦 Fully fenced private yard
🟦 Gas fire pit + outdoor grill
🟦 Front porch for relaxing
🟦 Garage with bikes, boogie boards, surfboards

Located just 1.7 miles from Historic Downtown St. Augustine, this peaceful residential neighborhood places you close to everything while offering the quiet comforts of home.

Nearby Highlights:
• 🏰 Historic District – 5 min
• 🌉 Bridge of Lions – 6 min
• 🌊 St. Augustine Beach – 10–12 min
• 🐊 Alligator Farm – 10 min
• ⚓ Castillo de San Marcos – 7 min
• 🚋 Trolley Stations – 5–7 min
• 🛍️ Dining & shopping – minutes away

Perfect central location for exploring the nation’s oldest city!
Getting There
🚗 Easy access from US-1, San Marco Ave., and I-95
🅿️ Parking:
• Driveway fits 2 vehicles
• Free, safe street parking available

Pet Policy:
This home is pet-friendly for up to 2 dogs with prior approval.
-A $200 pet fee applies
-Please clean up after your pets and keep them off the furniture.
-All pet waste must be picked up. A $50 fee will apply if waste is left in the yard.
-No cats allowed.
-Unattended pets must be crated.
-Unauthorized animals will result in additional fees.

A signed rental agreement is required to complete your reservation and will be sent after booking. Please note that failure to return the signed agreement may result in cancellation of your stay. Depending on your booking platform, a government-issued ID and copy of your credit card may also be required for verification after booking.

Rules:
No parties or events allowed without prior approval.
Smoking indoors is prohibited ($500 remediation fee applies).
The following additional Fees may apply:
$150 per person per day for exceeding occupancy limits
$50–$200 for late check-outs or early arrivals (based on number of hours).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,264 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: $200 pet fee. not allowed on furniture

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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

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Saint Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • San Marco Antique Mall - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Flagler College - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • St. George Street - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Denny's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Schooner's Seafood House - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Brisky’s Bbq - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine located?

Located in Nelmar Terrace, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of San Marco Antique Mall and San Sebastian River. Old Florida Museum and Davenport Park are also within 10 minutes.

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Cozy Retreat - Close to Downtown St. Augustine Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

Location was wonderful to explore St. Augustine. Walking distance to many preferred locations. We had a great time exploring. The house set up was wonderful. Plenty of room downstairs to rest and relax between outings. Kitchen was fantastic for ccoking for our group.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and cozy!

This property is fantastic! Great location! Beautiful! All the comforts of home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable

Perfect location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home

Our family of 7 had plenty of room in this house. We loved the location and close proximity to grocery stores, the fish market and restaurants! The backyard was wonderful with the fire pit and grill!Book it today!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

nadia h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

T augustine

Property was great. Enjoyed our stay. Smoke detector was going off when we got there but Property management gave good instructions. Parking wasn't ideal for a big suv. But other than parking it was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cyndie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St. Augustine

The house was comfortable and close to the historic district. I would recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy stay

We loved this property, everything was clean and you get the old cozy house feeling. The house is located in a cute little neighborhood, about 5 minutes or less from the historic district. I loved how quick the host replied. Everything was as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful House!

We rented the house as part of our girls trip visit to Saint Augustine. The house itself is gorgeous, as is the backyard. The house had a historic feel to it with modern twists to make our accommodations exceptional. The house was very clean and well-maintained and we felt safe at the property. There were great touches such as complementary, toilet paper, toiletries, coffee, and even some creamer in the refrigerator. I would stay there again in a heartbeat! Thank you for everything :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Overnighter in Downtown St. Augustine

My son graduated from Embry Riddle in Daytona. Following graduation, my grown family of seven traveled to St. Augustine for an overnight stay. The Yellow House was perfect for our visit (and the master bed was super comfy). The location provided easy access to the trolley to take in the Christmas lights and tour Castillo de San Marcos. I regret we weren't able to stay longer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Glenda H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Filthy carpet, terrible toilet tissue, patio in backyard dirty with leaves everywhere

Pics were a little misleading
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun weekend in ST A

We had a great time! We had 3 couples for a fun weekend. The place is set up great for 3 couples. Plenty of room with 2 living rooms to relax. Kitchen is set up for everyone to hang out together. We spent a day at the beach and another 2 days in town. Tons to see and we took a historic tour which was easy to book. We had one issue with the heat / cooling system when we arrived but got an immediate response from the host and it was fixed in minutes. Highly recommend this property! TC / Charleston & NJ
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual friends and family gathering.

Every year after the holidays, some friends and family gather to unwind and see the beautiful lights of Saint Augustine. We found this beautiful gem of the house and it was everything and more. The house had more than enough space for all of us. The rooms were spacious, and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. The neighborhood was darling, and we were close, but just far enough away from the action ofdowntown. when we arrived, the neighbor next-door was having the house painted and had taken over the driveway. We contacted the property management company and within 10 minutes. Somebody had shown up and talked to the painters and took care of everything. I couldn’t believe how quickly that was addressed. I would definitely utilize the property management company and stay at this location again. It definitely met and exceeded all expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Dawn S.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as advertised

Dirty carpet. Across from front porch was auto repair shop and bank drive through. Loud highway noise. Heard rodent like noises in walls upstairs. Not walking distance to historic downtown. Furniture was comfortable. Kitchen well stocked. We drove by rental 4 days prior to checking in and realized the location does not match description as advertised and exterior of house is moldy and peeling paint i reached out to property manager to see if they had another property we could change to a this was NOT a advertised. They politely declined and started refund was not possible. We ended up staying but would never ever stay there again. Also, The house is currently for sale. When arrived
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025