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Located in the heart of St. Augustine, Joyful-Stays offers a warm welcome with its central location, walking distance to historic downtown and a short car ride or trolley tour to the Fountain of Youth and Vilano Beach. Unwind in the hot tub on the outdoor patio or spend your evenings relaxing at home with family-friendly amenities like a game room, fully stocked kitchen, and spacious bedrooms.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8178 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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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.

Heart of Downtown! family and pet friendly.Hot tub

Are you looking for a comfortable, easy to access, pet friendly and child friendly vacation setting? Joyful-Stays St. Augustine provides you with the amenities of home, without the stress and the to-do lists! We are a family and pet friendly vacation home, designed with you in mind! With its central location, we are walking distance to historic downtown, and a short car ride or trolley tour to the Fountain of Youth, the Fort, and Vilano Beach! So much to do in this historic city, you won't be bored! And when you come home from your adventures check out our hot tub and outdoor patio for relaxation! Come create lasting memories with your loved ones! Life is too short to have regrets! Book your next vacation today!

Come relax at Joyful-Stays in the heart of St Augustine. Spend your nights away from the noise in a fully stocked home away from home, and leave your car parked in the garage or driveway and walk to all the local attractions! You will find plenty to do, 2 minutes walk from Dog Rose Brewing Co, 3 min walk to Lightner museum and Flagler college, and 6 or so minutes to St. George street, which has all the shopping, food, and attractions one can ask for! Enjoy the culture of old St. Augustine, with the comforts of home! New 3 story home with large fully stocked kitchen, game room, outdoor dining area, 2 king beds! Steps away from the trolley, the historic center, and tons of shopping and food! 15 minute drive to Vilano beach!

This is a 3 story new build, the first level has a game room with a TV, sleeper sofa, and multi-use game table. The space can alternatively serve as a home office, with a desk set up, separated from the rest of the living areas. This area leads out to the backyard with stone pavers, patio lighting, dining furniture, and new hot tub.

There is a one car garage on the first level as well, which attaches directly to the game room. Please note, no bathrooms on the first floor! All guests must be comfortable climbing stairs!

The second story houses the main living areas, and includes a kitchen, laundry room, 1/2 bath, dining and living room. Kitchen is fully stocked, and includes essentials for making coffee and tea, a full spice rack, oil, salt, pepper, and GreenPans and bakeware. Wall mounted SmartTV is 70", please bring your codes to log in to whatever shows you like to stream at home! The sofa is a sleeper.

The third floor consists of 1 king master bedroom with ensuite, full bath with shower and 2 closets. The second bedroom also has a king bed, and the third bedroom a queen. Both bedrooms have closets. There is a full hallway bathroom with tub. AC/heat control is on this level for the upper 2 levels.

We have a keypad code for keyless entry.
Our location is in the heart of downtown, 2 min walk to Lightner museum, Flagler college, 9 min walk to St. George street which has multiple boutique shops, souvenir stores, and food from sit down restaurants, to the best pizza place, to amazing popsicles, and everything in between!

Old Town Trolley Tours stops at the Lightner museum, and 21 other locations throughout Historic St Augustine. This is a hop-on/hop-off guided tour through the city, and allows you to explore at your own pace!

St. Augustine is a rapidly growing and gentrifying area, with new builds right next to (or across the street from) older neglected houses. You will occasionally see boarded up buildings in the middle of neighborhoods surrounded by neighbors with perfectly landscaped yards. This is simply the way most of St. Augustine is. Our neighbors are quite friendly, and the streets are well lit at night.

A member of our team will be happy to meet you and show you around the house and make sure everything is ready for your stay.

We have keyless entry available for your convenience.

Please feel free to message us if you need anything, or if any issues arise. We try to respond promptly during typical business hours, and up until 8 pm. Please try to limit nighttime communications to true emergencies. Thank you in advance! We hope you have an amazing stay!

We are located in a gentrifying area of St. Augustine. The old is mixing with the new, and it is not uncommon to find houses in disrepair next to new builds. This is true of most of St Augustine, and also true of our neighborhood. We are a brief walk away from the college, Lightner museum, St George street, and a brewing company. In the midst of all the action there can be some noise, but it is generally a quiet neighborhood, with friendly neighbors, who may very well engage as you walk by. Welcome to Old Town!

Walking is easy, and you are also close to trolley stops if you want to see the town via hop on/off trolley. Parking can be tricky downtown, but there are some public pay per hour spots.

Our house is child and pet friendly. We do ask that pets be crated when you are not at home if they are not going with you. There is an additional pet fee which will be added to the reservation.

Please do not leave young children unattended near the stairs. There is a high chair and a pack and play available for use, please let us know ahead of time if you would like to make use of them during your stay!

Security Deposit: We do request a security deposit to book, it is simply a hold in the amount of $500 on your credit card. This is to discourage significant damage to the house or property, and/or violation of house rules. This will be released after your stay. Please rest assured no money will be taken without discussion with you and your approval beforehand. Again, this is simply a hold, and in 2 years of doing business we have only had to utilize.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,920 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Rules

guests are required to sign the rental agreement. pets are allowed with a fee, must be disclosed at booking. use grill at your own risk
No Parties are allowed. No weapons, No smoking, vaping, marijuana or illegal substances are allowed on the premises, including outdoor space.
use hot tub at your own risk. attempted party including loud music after 8 pm or people above maximum number will be ground for immediate cancellation

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

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About the area

Located in Downtown Historic District, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine, this holiday home is near theme parks. World Golf Village is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Anastasia State Park and St. Augustine Beach. Consider Castle Otttis for a night out or Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center if you're travelling with kids. Relax and indulge in the area's winery tours and health/beauty spas, or seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby. Visit our St. Augustine travel guide
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St Augustine, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida featuring street scenes
    St. George Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Downtown Historic District showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a fountain
    Lightner Museum
    5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida, Shutterstock ID 1225313707, Purchase Order: Wave 0 First Batch, Order Number: , Client/Licensee: Hotels.com / BEX, Other: Mixed Budget
    Flagler College
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ponce de Leon Hotel showing heritage architecture and a park
    Ponce de Leon Hotel
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine showing interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage elements
    Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine
    8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Tradewinds Tropical Lounge
    9 min walk
  • Costa Brava
    6 min walk
  • Casa Reina
    10 min walk
  • Dog Rose Brewing Company
    2 min walk
  • The Kookaburra
    9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heart of Downtown! family and pet friendly.Hot tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Heart of Downtown! family and pet friendly.Hot tub?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heart of Downtown! family and pet friendly.Hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heart of Downtown! family and pet friendly.Hot tub?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heart of Downtown! family and pet friendly.Hot tub located?

Located in Downtown Historic District, this family-friendly St. Augustine holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lightner Museum, St. George Street and Flagler College. Lincolnville Museum & Cultural Center and Aviles Street are also within 5 minutes.

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Heart of Downtown! family and pet friendly.Hot tub Reviews

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10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Great Property and Location

Our 2nd stay here - great home and easy walk to restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable stay

Well appointed apartment in great location.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

Great spot in St. Augustine

Very clean and comfortable. Great location, away from busy King Street and St. George Street, but an easy walk to all shopping, restaurants, and attractions they have to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

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

Well stocked and comfortable property!

We had a lovely stay here while visiting Saint Augustine. We were easily able to walk to all of the downtown places we wanted to see. The house was perfectly clean and well stocked. The beds were comfortable too. The property manager was always quick to respond during our booking process. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

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

Nights of lights family getaway

This house was spacious and wonderfully decorated. It was very close walking distance to all the st Augustine attractions. Beds were super comfortable. Would rent again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette P.

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

Beautiful and convenient

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful home. Its close to walk to almost everything we wanted to see and do, if we drove it was usually only a short drive to get to where we wanted to go. In February the hot tube was a wonderful thing to use and the house was very clean and we felt right at home. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luther D.

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

Great house for a family visit

This home is a newer build in Lincolnville, close to shops and restaurants. Very convenient and walkable to the downtown area. Very nicely appointed and comfortable for our family of 7. The host Elizabeth, was very prompt in replying to any questions. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

leah s.

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

Quick Weekend Trip

This place has everything you need. It is very clean, spacious, and right by everything downtown St. Augustine. Host was so quick to respond and cares! Great Weekend. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Wonderful

House is brand new. Thoughtful amenities, for example, treats for your dog along with individual food treats for the kids. Location was easily within walking distance to the historic area and the fort. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Great place!

This was one of our favorite places we have stayed in St Augustine (and we have stayed in many places!). It was a new build, very clean, well decorated, comfortable, and nicely stocked…even a full coffee bar with many options, and a basket of snacks! We had some issues with the door lock, but the owner was very quick to respond and fix the situation. The house is in a very convenient location, close to downtown. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Perfection in St. Augustine

This house was perfect in every way. Lots of space and seating and everything you might need available in all rooms. Walkable to all St. Augustine has to offer including historical sites, restaurants, bars, and the waterfront. And when you get back there’s foozball, a hot tub, games, tv. Super comfortable beds too. Owner communication was excellent and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Amazing location and home

This location cannot be beat! Extremely clean and great personal touches. We loved the Christmas decorations! I will recommend and return. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carl N.

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

2nd stay was as great as the first!

Spent a week. Perfect location just a 10 minute walk to the center of the Historic district. And around the corner from La Nouvelle French restaurant that feels like you are in a Michelin star restaurant. Spotless and almost new. Huge TV. Free, hassle free parking in the driveway. The outdoor hot tub was a hit.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

CJ H.

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

Absolutely perfect!

As a grandmother with an active two and a half year old grandson, this could not have been a better place to be. Our kiddos were in a wedding and this wonderful location plus amazing spaces made it ideal for their purposes and for us to entertain and keep our grandson. Great kitchen with everything you could possibly need, plus plenty of space to spread out puzzles, coloring books, and more! Just a fabulous experience, location, and home! I'd give it more stars if I could!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl N.

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

Best VBRO I've ever stayed at

Pretty much perfect. Location is an easy walk to the historic district as well as two great nearby restaurants Fish Camp and La Nouvelle Bistro. Quiet. Very clean. Parking. The whole house is quite new so doesn't have the tired feel of many others. Great beds. Ridiculously big TV. The outdoor hot tub was a great treat after dinner.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Wonderful

The house was beautiful and very close to downtown St. Augustine, we walked there one of the days during are stay and i would say it was like a 15min walk. Also the beds were very comfortable and the home had great wifi. I can only think of one additional thing i would enjoyed at the house would of been a grill or blackstone but its just a preference for me and i would still stay here again without it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Family Fun in St. Augustine

Joyful Stays St. Augustine House in Lincolnville was the perfect place for me and my family. Five adults and one little dog fit very comfortably in the 3 story home. Living area on one floor and bedrooms on another made it very easy to spread out and relax and enjoy a good night's sleep. Downtown St. Augustine is a short walk from the property. We simply parked our vehicle in the driveway and walked everywhere. We took advantage of the well equipped kitchen to cook breakfasts and dinners and enjoyed the coffee station with everything you need to get your morning started. I can not think of any amenity that was lacking in this home. Elizabeth, the host, was easy to contact and very responsive to anything we needed. I highly recommend this property and hope to come back for another stay soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

St Augustine Wedding with Three Generations

My family (my adult children and grandchildren) and my dogs needed a place to stay for a wedding at the Lightner Museum. We searched on VRBO for a nearby property that we would all fit into comfortably and allow my dogs. This place was perfect! First off all, it is a newer property in excellent condition and very clean. And the location is amazing - literally a 3 minute walk to the wedding venue. It’s an even closer walk to a very nice craft brewery! The home had everything we needed including fenced back yard, high chair, pack-n-play, stroller and hot tub! It also has a garage that allowed us to park a jeep in the garage and 2 large F150 trucks in the driveway. It was tight with the 2 trucks, but it worked! We hope to return in December. What a beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All amenities were great and the location was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff and Tammy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Easily walkable to any location in the historic district. Felt safe at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Davis D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Clean and well kept house. Everything you could ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a lovely home in a funky historic home district within easy walking distance to all St. Augustine has to offer. We stayed for a week with our four high school/college aged children and everyone had a blast - plenty of room to spread out and great space to gather for games in the evenings. The home is in excellent condition and the owner has put a lot of care into making your stay pleasant - including leaving thoughtfully appointed resources throughout the home, a comprehensive welcome guide and prompt email correspondence. Great stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Linda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home. Host was very responsive to questions. Ideal location. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Great Location

Anywhere that has chickens greet you every morning gets 5 stars from us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Gorgeous (and immaculate) house!

Everything was perfect! So clean, very cool A/C, all the amenities you could ask for, fully stocked with all kitchen tools, coffee, bath products, snacks. The master bath was spacious and all the beds were super comfy. There are two sets of stairs to get to each level, so maybe consider if everyone in your party can handle that. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025