Seaside stay .Within a 15-minute walk of this Downtown Historic District vacation home, you'll find St. George Street and Flagler College. Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center and Llambias House are also within half a mile (1 km).
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Getting around
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Costa Brava - 10 min walk
Dog Rose Brewing Company - 5 min walk
The Kookaburra - 12 min walk
The Blue Hen Cafe - 2 min walk
St. Augustine Fish Camp - 8 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.
The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine
The Mermaid’s Tale - newly renovated in Dec 2020! Circa 1900 cottage in the heart of historic St Augustine Lincolnville District! Walking distance to everything Historic St Augustine has to offer! Charming home is loaded with comfort & convenience! Find us on Facebook at themermaidstaleSTA.
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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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Unit size: 780 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 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
No pets allowed
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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.
Property is also known as
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The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 83 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Brynn D.
Jan 26, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
This was my first rental through VRBO and it was amazing. The host was prompt and clear with communicating and the location was perfect. Everything was clean and the house theme was such a fun touch!
Brynn D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Rachael B.
Jan 25, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with everything needed to rest and relax . Walking distance to restaurants and sites downtown historic district .
Rachael B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Richard and Sheila G.
Jan 13, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed two nights in this cozy cottage. Sheri the host thought of everything as far as amenities. Comfortable bed, nice bathroom, great outdoor seating area. Walking distance to St George street. Quiet neighborhood and safe. Highly recommend staying here. Sherri is a very attentive host.
Richard and Sheila G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Vicki M., Florida
Jan 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
This was our second stay and we were absolutely just as pleased as we were at our first visit! We are already planning to return!These hosts are amazing and every detail is seen to in such a beautiful way! 10/10 for sure!Highly recommend this vacation home!
Vicki M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Steven N.
Dec 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great communication with host. Clean. Well taken care of property.
Steven N.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sue R.
Dec 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Property was amazing. Quiet...comfortable...well stocked..highly recommend. Communication was on point...truly one of the best ever!
Sue R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
faye D.
Dec 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulious place , great neighborhood within walking to downtown and trolly. Very comfortable..
faye D.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
katina f.
Dec 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The host was great and accommodating. The place was cute and really clean.
katina f.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
karen h.
Nov 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was exactly as shown in pics. Clean and comfortable. Well decorated. Felt like home. Host responded quickly to text messages. Would stay again at this property.
karen h.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
June C.
Nov 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely clean and well appointed. Attention to every detail. I would highly recommend this property
June C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Scott R.
Oct 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
Scott R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda Y.
Oct 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful property! Everything you would need is supplied. 1/2 mile from the heart of historic St Augustine. We walked everywhere. Quick, easy communication with the host. My granddaughter and I had a wonderful weekend trip. Would definitely come here again.
Linda Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
john a.
Sep 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely loved the place!
john a.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Heather S.
Aug 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful space. Loved be close to the historic part of town.
Heather S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kaitlin A.
Aug 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Best vacation house!
Sherri was a great hostess! The house was gorgeous, clean and so fun for us and the kiddos! Within walking distance to a bunch of different things :)
Kaitlin A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jim D., Ocala USA
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was just as described, located in an up and coming historic neighborhood. Nicely appointed inside, immaculately decorated. It was a joy to stay in this Vrbo!
Jim D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole H.
Jul 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this little cottage! Very clean with cute little touches throughout.
Nicole H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sharon P.
Jul 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!!
Everything about our stay was wonderful. I definitely will stay here again.
Sharon P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Vicki M., Florida
Jun 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Sherri is probably the best host we have ever had in one of our VRBO rentals. This property is immaculate and gorgeous. The house was perfect for us with so many thoughtful amenities and provisions, and it could easily be a spread in Southern Living magazine. It’s beautiful! Sherri and her husband have given such care to all of the finishes and the decor, making it refreshing and pleasing to our souls and spirits. We are definitely hoping to come back again for a longer stay! The house is very well situated to all Saint Augustine offers. Sherri even offered several suggestions for us on great places to eat and none of them disappointed! Be sure you go to the St. Augustine Fish Camp which is real close by. We also enjoyed Casa Reina, Harry’s, and a long time favorite of ours kept The Columbia (all within 5 to 8 minutes from the house. This is a 10/10 property that we will recommend to friends and family! There’s not one detail that we would’ve changed or anything we would’ve added to make the house more comfortable and appealing. Our thanks to our great hosts!
Vicki M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Christy B., Jacksonville
May 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and fun get away.
We walked in to a very clean updated and fun place to stay felt very comfortable.
Christy B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
May 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Super awsome place to kick back and relax.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Melinda B.
May 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Place to Stay!
We recently rented The Mermaid's Tale for our short stay in St. Augustine. The cottage had everything we needed for our trip. It was clean, cozy, well-stocked and Sherri was an attentive host. Walking to St.George Street only took a few minutes. We thoroughly enjoyed our time here and would absolutely book this rental again in the future!
Melinda B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lauren D.
May 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Special place
Our third time staying at mermaids tale and it never disappoints. It is a wonderfully special place with added amenities each visit. This time choclates on my night table.
Lauren D.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jan A.
Apr 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
All we could have hoped for
I booked this trip to celebrate my granddaughter and my birthday. We had a great time!! The Mermaid’s Tail was not only in a great location, but it was also an adorable home. We enjoyed sitting out on the deck each night having wonderful conversations together. We created some beautiful memories!! Thank you for everything, Sherri!
Jan A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amy S.
Apr 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Location
The location was perfect and easy walk to historic downtown or 100 feet walk to the trolley!The house was perfect!