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

Cottage near Vilano Beach in St. Augustine

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Beach nearby
Smart TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6149 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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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)
    ‪12 min drive‬

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About the area

St. Augustine

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of this Vilano Beach cottage, you'll find Vilano Beach and Tolomato River. Vilano Point Beach and Vilano Beach Pavilion are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Vilano Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tolomato River - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Vilano Beach Pavilion - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Vilano Point Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • beach near Inlet Marina - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaches On Vilano - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Schooner's Seafood House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brisky’s Bbq - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Surfside Kitchen - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pesca - ‬13 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.

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.

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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

Minimum check-in age: 22

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lbs 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: 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 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 6.4 mi (10-min drive) away from the St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage to the beach?

This cottage is a short 1-minute walk from Vilano Beach and 13-minute walk from Vilano Point Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Vilano Beach Cottage, 1/2 block to Surfside Beach. Historic Capo Cottage to downtown St. Augustine?

This cottage is 2.4 mi away from St. Augustine.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Melody J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house. Very clean. Great location as the beach is across the street!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanne A., Glen Mills PA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S., Statesville, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Had everything we needed. We had a great stay and hope to stay again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Frank T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay and had plenty of walks on the beautiful beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

eugene v.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Todd A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We’ve been using VRBO since 1998, including several rentals in the St. Augustine Beach area over the past five years. We’ve also booked directly through agencies, so we have a good sense of both the area and what to expect.We stayed at this house for two weeks and had a great experience. The price is excellent for what you get, and the listing is accurate. Communication with Joey was excellent—he quickly replaced the coffee maker, which was the only issue we had.The House:For an older home, it has been nicely updated, including a Bosch dishwasher. The front area is spacious, and the house was clean. The photos don’t show the updated backyard, which now has a paver stone patio that connects to a walkway crossing the entire yard to a firepit. The house is well-stocked with everything you need for the beach and park: about six chairs, an umbrella, boogie boards, a wagon, a pickleball set. The Location:The best feature is the location—right across the street from beach access. You do have to cross A1A, but it wasn’t a big deal for us or our two teens. The beach at Surfside Park is usually uncrowded, with plenty of space. A lifeguard is only present on weekends, so if you have little kids, you may want to check details with the county. The neighborhood is laid-back, and just a block away you’ll find a quiet park while Publix and the town center (with a coffee shop) are less than half a mile away, easily walkable either along the beach or via quiet back roads.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time in a cool house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

sherri k.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ciera H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Bob A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach House

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

10/10 Excellent

Cari m.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rodney M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

angela s.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

john b.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family vacation!

We loved everything about our stay from the moment I booked- to the moment we arrived, Joey answered all of questions. The house was extremely thoughtfully stocked and planned for our family to have the most comfortable and fun time. We enjoyed the recommendations of restaurants and things to do. The location of the house was convenient to things we wanted to explore downtown but was just a few steps to the beach everyday too. I loved the little town of Vilano beach and we loved the restaurant Caps on the Water just down the road. I would love to stay here again. It was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Quintin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time.

We loved everything about the Capo cottage. It was right across the street from the beach but in a very quiet neighborhood. Our 3 year old loved having her own queen sized bed and private bathroom. It was the perfect distance from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeni K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable cottage, perfect location!

For our beach-loving, surfing, kayak-fishing, foodie family, you can’t get better than Vilano. And to enjoy Vilano, you can’t get better than this cottage! We enjoyed the easy beach access, walking/longboarding to the pier for sunsets, and the convenient location to St. Augustine. This is a great location for families with kids just under driving age as there is a lot to do within walking distance. The layout of the house itself is great for families and the cottage itself has that bit of “Old Florida” character that we love about Vilano.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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