Title: Excellent Location ~ Island Surf Cottage ~ Sleeps 4 Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=77047778&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Excellent Location \~ Island Surf Cottage \~ Sleeps 4 ## Photo gallery for Excellent Location \~ Island Surf Cottage \~ Sleeps 4 ![Property grounds - Excellent Location ~ Island Surf Cottage ~ Sleeps 4 (Vilano Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77050000/77047800/77047778/w1024h723x0y0-9736da0f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Excellent Location ~ Island Surf Cottage ~ Sleeps 4 (Vilano Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77050000/77047800/77047778/0ea4429b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Excellent Location ~ Island Surf Cottage ~ Sleeps 4 (Vilano Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77050000/77047800/77047778/w1024h723x0y0-2aa3f8f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Excellent Location ~ Island Surf Cottage ~ Sleeps 4 (Vilano Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77050000/77047800/77047778/d25a61d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Excellent Location ~ Island Surf Cottage ~ Sleeps 4 (Vilano Beach)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77050000/77047800/77047778/4bcc93e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the tranquil shores of Vilano, Island Surf Cottage offers a secluded retreat. Unwind on the front porch with a cool drink and enjoy mature trees and many palms for outside privacy. ## Reviews 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4864 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Excellent Location \~ Island Surf Cottage \~ Sleeps 4 Our cottage is the perfect get away for couples or a small family of four. Island Surf Cottage is unique in its space, architecture and outside privacy with mature trees and many palms! The front porch is a perfect place to relax with a cool drink and a good book or take a siesta! The outside shower is a big hit with all our guests. Beaches are within minutes walking distance to Porpoise Point and the main beach of Vilano. No driving required! Restaurants and Publix are also within walking distance. Park your car and enjoy your stay at our cottage! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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 a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Whale watching nearby - Windsurfing 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; 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as 93103 ## About the area Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Vilano Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Augustine. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Vilano Beach and Anastasia State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Francis Field, or consider a night out at Castle Otttis. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby. [Visit our St. Augustine travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Augustine.dx6047864) [View more Holiday homes in St. Augustine](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Augustine-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6047864-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.91373%2C-81.29281&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=W_VCOUHLR1AUOuuURwVleiRmV9k=) Vilano Beach, FL ### What's nearby - ![Sunrise ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6047864/bb0c78f1-6fc3-4c0d-8646-eec32fab86fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Vilano Point Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Vilano Beach, Florida lifeguard stand shortly before sunset.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634722142832/107ae357-ee87-44c6-a2c9-11815ac904dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Vilano Beach 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Tolomato River 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Vilano Beach Pavilion 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Saint Augustine Yacht Club Marina 3 min drive \- 1.7 miles ### Getting around - St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) 11 min drive ### Restaurants - Conch House Restaurant 11 min drive - Beaches On Vilano 9 min walk - Pesca 6 min walk - Surfside Kitchen 7 min walk - Candlelight South Restaurant 9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Excellent Location ~ Island Surf Cottage ~ Sleeps 4 pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Excellent Location ~ Island Surf Cottage ~ Sleeps 4? ### What time is check-in at Excellent Location ~ Island Surf Cottage ~ Sleeps 4? ### What time is check-out at Excellent Location ~ Island Surf Cottage ~ Sleeps 4? ### Where is Excellent Location ~ Island Surf Cottage ~ Sleeps 4 located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Excellent Location \~ Island Surf Cottage \~ Sleeps 4 Reviews ## Reviews ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 6/10 Okay #### Shanna H. 7 Dec 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Love the walls I lift to beach. Neighborhood great quiet and friendly ##### Shanna H. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth B. 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location!!! This place was within walking distance of the beautiful beach!! We loved everything about this place! The kitchen was fully stocked, the beds were comfortable, everything was clean and just as described! ##### Kenneth B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James P. 5 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay at this little oasis on Vilano Beach Great place, close to the beach!! ##### James P. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keith O. 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location This was a perfect place to stay during our week in St. Augustine. Quiet local beaches, abundance of restaurants to choose from, and the beach vibe the house had to offer. Would definitely stay here again! ##### Keith O. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David Y. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Beach House We had a wonderful time. Very easy correspondence, very good amenities and amazing location. We would absolutely stay again! ##### David Y. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanna P. 22 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable home I had a wonderful stay. Very cute home. Clean. Comfortable beds. ##### Joanna P. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### robert s. 9 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice Awesome property! It was all it was advertised as. I would definitely stay again ##### robert s. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nina M. 28 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage Our second stay was just as wonderful as the first! We love the beach within walking distance, saw lots of dolphins. And downtown just a short drive. Great location for just relaxing or seeing the sites. Caps on the water is a great place for dinner. We enjoy everything about Vilano. Cottage has everything you need. ##### Nina M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Summer N. 11 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient, Clean Cottage Close to Beach Positives & Negatives: We enjoyed our stay in this cute, clean cottage. Great patio/porch and yard. Lots of towels. The ice maker is out of service and we had to buy ice. No TV's in bedrooms. Internet/TV goes in and out frequently. We loved driving around the corner to park on the beach. Overall a fun stay! ##### Summer N. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### James P. 6 Sept 2022 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Communication #### My Island Cottage Review First off, the house itself is gorgeous, the neighborhood, landscape all quiet beachy, totally awesome! Now, they forget to tell you cell phone reception and coverage is horrible in this particular neighborhood/cottage. You literally have to stand in ONE spot on the upper deck to make a phone call. Now, if the cottage had wifi service(which advertised as did) wouldn't be an issue. Check in was Friday at 4 the rental company closes at 5, better hope there isn't a issue, because the 9-5 people in the office, didn't give a crap that we had issues, they played phone tag with us till 5pm, guess what happens, office closes(they could care less) now the after hours people did there best, with no resolve. So Friday night we had no cable TV, or wifi, or phone service (pretty much off the grid) and to top it off the A/C quit working in the middle of the night. We wake up Saturday morning to 84° in the house. It was noon on Saturday before we got A/C working and at least Cable TV, never got internet. Other than that very quiet relaxing atmosphere, 5 min walk to the beach, or 10 min drive to downtown St. Augustine. Maybe the Property Managers should spend a lot more time, managing the properties, instead of collecting money and half assing things (my opinion) ##### James P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ---