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Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage

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A beach with waves and a clear sky.
A cozy room with a wooden floor, a white sofa with striped pillows, a blue armchair, a wooden chest, and a window with blinds.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchair, and a patterned rug.
A residential property with a front yard, palm trees, and a house with a porch.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black stove, and a teal backsplash.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Place, Vilano Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Vilano Beach Pavilion
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Vilano Point Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. Augustine

With a stay at this cottage in St. Augustine (Vilano Beach), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Vilano Beach and 6 minutes from St. George Street. .This cottage is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from St. Augustine Beach and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Flagler College.
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What's nearby

  • Vilano Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tolomato River - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Vilano Beach Pavilion - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Vilano Point Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • beach near Inlet Marina - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bronx House Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪St Augustine & Seafood Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Conch House Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ann O'Malleys - ‬6 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.

Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage

Charming 3/2 cottage located in the historic Surfside Community of Vilano. Once this home belonged to the Capo Family who brought visitors from downtown St Augustine across the Intercoastal on a ferry to the beach in the 1920’s. Today, you can enjoy the vintage vibe, with modern conveniences. Only 2 min walk to Surfside Beach! This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is perfect for small families, girls weekends or little romantic get aways. Beautiful fenced back yard, 2 blocks to public tennis courts and pickleball. Walking distance to grocery store and restaurants and across the street from the beach. One small dog will be permitted with a $100 non refundable pet fee.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace 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.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 20 lbs 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 elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • 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
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 100 dollars fee, one small dog

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We will consider infants, house not baby proofed.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is both charming and spacious; considerably larger than it appears in pictures; the host is extremely kind and responsive; what really made this property great was how conveniently located it was to the beach and Historic Downtown St. Augustine; highly recommend for its charm and location and very helpful host
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed. We had a great stay and hope to stay again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Historic cottage across the street from the beach. Spacious with a great fenced backyard area. Comfy beds, each with an en suite. The kitchen was well stocked to prepare all our meals. Owner was easy to communicate with. Loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melody J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house. Very clean. Great location as the beach is across the street!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay and had plenty of walks on the beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vilano Beach Cottage is fantastic. This is our second year there. It is sparkling clean. The kitchen is well stocked. The back yard is a great place to hang out and relax. Joey responds to any questions we had quickly. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

eugene v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is cozy and very clean, the location was great. It is across from beach and close to everything. Planning a trip in summer to enjoy beach more. The host was very helpful and easy to get a hold of. Strongly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ciera H.

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

Family trip

We had a blast, the house was so nice and close to the beach. We loved learning the history of the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time in a cool house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Perfect Beach House

Great house, great location, stocked with everything you need
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

angela s.

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

Perfect family spot

Awesome communication! The home was great and had everything we needed. Will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is so very quaint!! 100 yr old cottage litterslly right across the beach. Beds are super comfortable. You will not be sorry to rent this wonderful home. Even my pups loved the back yard!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Great beach house!

We enjoyed our stay and would stay again! Beach access can’t get much closer! The house was clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

sherri k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach vacation. Accross the street from the beach. Beds were very comfortable. Living room couch was comfortable. Outside was shaded with a large umbrella and gas grill.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cari m.

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

Capo cottage

Cute cottage with a Beach vibe. Great gathering space and convenient to everything. Lovely outdoor space and nice privacy. Our host was great !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house. Close to beach. Enjoyable yard. Comfortable beds, couch. Well stocked kitchen supplies. Beach chairs a beach towels provided. Highly recommend. Great host
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robin H.

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

Rustic Gem

Great place and a perfect location. Our host, Joey, was very attentive and helpful. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

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

Vilano Beach Cottage

Great house with an excellent location, close enough to get to St Augustine quickly and far enough away to avoid any crowds. We walked across the street to the beach every day and we ate at many great restaurants, shopped in the Historic District, saw the Lightner Museum and more. We would recommend anyone who is looking for a place in the area to stay at the Vilano Beach Cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john b.

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

Fishing trip with my brothers

Excellent host and property for what we needed. The house is well laid out and accommodated us very well. We enjoyed the fenced in yard, outside dining area and grill.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

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

Great house.

Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your home. It was beautiful and charming. We had a great time and took care of it as promised. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth M.

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

Great beach location. Vilano Beach has a small seaside community vibe.

Seamless.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Amazing location

Two minute walk to gorgeous (uncrowded) beach, only 10 min drive from historic st. Augustine. Perfect location. Cottage was very clean, nicely decorated, and stocked with basic supplies. Host very responsive to questions and reccomendations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Great Florida beach house

Very impressed. Cleanest VRBOwe have stayed in. Property description was totally accurate. House had everything you need. Right across the street from the beach and close to everything. We look forward to next stayLookyostaying staying again
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M.

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

Wonderful cottage!

The house is wonderful! It has everything you need and more. It is close to the beach and lots of beach stuff is available for use. The backyard is a great place to sit and relax after a day at the beach or walking St Augustine. The host was very responsive and great to work with.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kari H.

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

Perfect location

The cottage was great, it suited our needs and was within a very short walking distance to the beach, beautiful fenced in backyard. The beds were very comfortable, the bedrooms were clean along with the bathrooms. The location from town was perfect! There were a few things that may need updated but overall it was a very nice home and would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023