Title: Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine Holiday home with kitchen, near St. George Street ## Photo gallery for Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine (St. Augustine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82840000/82839100/82839093/6284a0e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine (St. Augustine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82840000/82839100/82839093/ffd25e40.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine (St. Augustine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82840000/82839100/82839093/7175508a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine (St. Augustine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82840000/82839100/82839093/a5ffc891.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher - Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine (St. Augustine)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82840000/82839100/82839093/7b9bcad6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Secret Chef king suite is a comfortable retreat in the heart of Saint Augustine's historic neighborhood. With modern amenities like a washer and dryer, mini closet, and well-equipped kitchen with Internet TV featuring Hulu and Netflix, this cozy abode is perfect for longer stays. A short walk from uptown restaurants and shops, as well as historical sites like the fort. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 1 bathroomSleeps 2620 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen £164 includes taxes & fees 12 Jan - 13 Jan 2026 ## 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. ### Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine This comfortable king suite is the perfect home away from home in a charming historic neighborhood. The large eat-in kitchen with modern appliances is ideal for preparing meals during longer stays. Guests will appreciate the convenient washer and dryer, as well as the mini closet for storage. Simple room layout and walking-friendly location make exploring easy. Enjoy complimentary coffee and tea. Communication is the key to a great stay and we hope to fulfill that experience! Please contact me at any time! Looking forward to your booking and showing you a bit of Saint Augustine. Welcome to “Vintage” Florida! We are just off the beaten path, so you may hear activity early in the morning to late at night….It is a vibrant town! Our blue home is next to a vacant business with access to parking behind the home as well as the front. We are conveniently located next to US -1 (which is a busy road; apologies for disturbance ) easy on street parking or behind home. While we are sharing the property with other guests, it is important that guests respect each other. House rules are enforced! Quiet Hours 10pm-8am We have created an easy self check in at Cincinnati. Enter through west side of the house (Next to closed business on Pone De Leon), up a few steps and it will be the first set of blue French doors to the right marked 5\. Secret Chef is a spacious king suite in a multifamily home. It features a pull-out sofa and chair in the bedroom, as well as a desk and chair in the entryway for work/study purposes. The property has a total of five units with private entrances and is conveniently located next to busy US-1\. Located a few blocks away from the best uptown restaurants and shops, and within walking distance to historical sites. It's a 10-minute walk to the fort and 15 minutes to St. George. Grocery stores such as Aldi, Publix, and Winn Dixie are nearby for those who enjoy cooking. Free street parking is available in front and 40-amp EV charging in the back and extra spaces. The shared garden has seating and tables for guests to enjoy, as well as a grill for cooking local fish. The beach is only a 10-minute drive away. We do not provide spices as we prioritize sanitation and encourage guests to use their preferred products. Only dogs are allowed, not added on reservations. We allow a maximum of two dogs for a $50 cash fee per dog; no cats or other animals are permitted. Walking is best, however bike, scooters, three wheelers rentals are available. Touristy town with trollies just a few blocks away or call a pedi-cab to pick you up at the front of the property! Bikes are available for only guests staying on the property. Me'Lieu Property management is not liable for injuries when you ride off the property. Please inspect bicycles before riding. Please use and return with care. \*report any damages for necessary repairs\* Parking Down Town 2.50 per hour, free after 5 pm and Sunday Parking garage $20 a day (1 Cordova St) Location is next to a vacant business. All of our properties are routinely treated for pests, but when the doors open bugs can come in; they love crumbs and open or unclean glasses of wine or pop, stagnant water from buckets and glasses and anywhere water accumulates, so please do your part! Definitely remember to use repellent when outdoors. \-Dogs are permitted on the premises subject to prior approval, and a thorough sweeping of the area is required upon departure. \-No cable. Netflix, Hulu, and Disney+ connect to your streaming services to watch movies, TV shows, and other content over the internet \-No smoking inside \-Trash bins are in the back parking lot \-Close bottles of wine or tie bags with open cans/bottles to keep bugs from coming in. \*\*Cleaners may forget things as there are other units/properties, so please let me know what we could drop off or if we could fix areas that may need attention. Apologies in advance and thank you for your understanding as we want to provide a wonderful experience as a growing small business. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city centre ### Safety features - 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 620 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82830000/82821500/82821441/f2a6348d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walking distance to Historic Downtown and Attractions Uptown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 37 reviews £176 includes taxes & fees 15 Dec - 16 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=82821441&PinnedHotelID=82821441&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106120000/106118800/106118764/w506h683x260y0-62c67e28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### lil’ Abbottry - 1/1 Apt downtown StA Uptown - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=106118764&PinnedHotelID=106118764&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82910000/82900300/82900261/2daea942.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Walking distance to Attractions and Close to Historic Downtown Saint Augustine Uptown - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 15 reviews £136 includes taxes & fees 17 Dec - 18 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=82900261&PinnedHotelID=82900261&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82830000/82826300/82826249/e1cf4a6d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Old Town "Gem", Near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine Uptown - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 46 reviews £142 includes taxes & fees 17 Dec - 18 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-17&endDate=2025-12-18&selected=82826249&PinnedHotelID=82826249&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77870000/77865900/77865815/1a1dd37e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cheerful studio by LionsBridge, short 🚶‍♀️to downtown. 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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 first aid kit 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. ### Property is also known as 8dcf5b1c-86b0-4831-969b-aac1b294b6aa ## About the area ![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%7C29.90195%2C-81.31970&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=apInnkP6aVgTivNilUEgKjrRUqM=) St. Augustine, FL #### What's nearby - Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Ripley's Believe It Or Not \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles - St. George Street \- 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Flagler College \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Castillo de San Marcos National Monument \- 14 min walk \- 0.7 miles #### Getting around - St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 7 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk - ‪Ann O'Malleys - ‬11 min walk - ‪Village Inn - ‬3 min walk - ‪Mojo Old City BBQ - ‬12 min walk - ‪Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine? ### How much is parking at Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine? ### What time is check-in at Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine? ### What time is check-out at Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine? ### Where is Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Old Town “Secret Chef”, near Historic Downtown Saint Augustine Reviews ## Reviews 9.2 ### 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 26 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa V. 4 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for a quick getaway The accommodations were just right for a weekend getaway being in a short walking distance from shops and the historic district. It was a quiet tucked away one bedroom with a nice size kitchen. Communication was great as well. ##### Lisa V. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Your Girl Friday LLC Paula M. 10 May 2025 #### Brilliant stay thank you! We have stayed at this property many, many times and we just love it. Great location and it was just so incredibly clean ... as usual we were very sorry to leave and will be back in November hopefully. Thank you so much .. it makes us so happy to stay here. ##### Your Girl Friday LLC Paula M. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### ChadS 28 Sept 2023 #### Saint Augustine Trip Really nice place to stay and a good location. ##### ChadS ### 10/10 Excellent #### Danielle N. 2 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute 2 day getaway Great little hideaway and location in the heart of the historic district. ##### Danielle N. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### roger Q. 30 Aug 2023 #### Will be back Great location and wonderful place. ##### roger Q. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Your Girl Friday LLC Paula M. 11 May 2024 #### Our home away from home We have stayed at this property many and we always have a great stay. The location is just ideal for walking into town and the unit is very comfortable. We will be back ##### Your Girl Friday LLC Paula M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### raquel v. 1 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Short Visit The room was adorable, and very functional. The location was good. ##### raquel v. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee F. 1 Mar 2024 #### Great stay in St. Augustine 2nd year starting here. Love the kitchen and it is dog friendly. Short, walk to everything in historic district. Management, very nice and response quickly to a text message will definitely stay here again next year. ##### Renee F. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel W. 12 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable It was a quick two night stay for my husband. We had all we needed during the stay. Bed was comfortable and we felt right at home. ##### Rachel W. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Patti H. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### St. Augustine Property was easy to find. Parking not easily accessible if you drive a truck or large SUV. Walking distance to restaurant and attractions. ##### Patti H. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott H. 7 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding location We found the accommodations to be exactly as described. Everything was very clean, and the hostess was very accommodating and communicative. The location, spaciousness of the unit, a private courtyard to walk our little dog in made this an ideal property, for us , or anyone wanting to be with in walking distance of all of the downtown attractions, yet have the privacy and spaciousness of a private home. We would highly recommend this property and will be returning! ##### Scott H. Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan H. 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly What I was Looking For! This was exactly what I was looking for and 100% as pictured. I especially loved being able to walk to everything historic St. Augustine has to offer. The space was perfect from me and my 40 lb standard poodle; there was room for her travel crate and bed. The well-appointed kitchen meant I didn't have to eat out every meal, and everything was clean and welcoming. Communication with the host was quick and helpful and the pet fee process was simple and appropriate. I cannot wait to come back! ##### Meghan H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gordon G. 14 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy apartment near historic city center Property was within a comfortable walking distance from historic downtown St. Augustine. The apartment was cozy and comfortable with all the necessary amenities. The off-street parking was a bonus and the neighborhood was quiet. While the backyard isn't a recreational area for dogs, the neighborhood was safe enough to walk our dog without any issues. Huyen was responsive and answered all our questions. We look forward to a return visit ##### Gordon G. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 4/10 Poor #### Leanna A. 30 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### What’s NOT in the pictures I’ve stayed in a lot of VRBO properties and alway look for the same requirements. Parking included. King size bed. Top reviews. And location to attractions. This one hit it all so I immediately booked for our weekend getaway. Issue number one. Parking. Perhaps I’m extra cautious but I immediately thought there was no way I could leave anything valuable in my vehicle with the parking situation. Genuinely did not look safe. Interior; After walking down a TINY path to the entrance, I opened the door and was met by the immediate smell of mildew. I chose to believe maybe it had been closed up for a bit but when I noticed the dehumidifier running I knew it was a known issue. The bathroom has double doors that exit the exterior of the unit that are frosted glass paneled which was odd enough, but the shower is tiny. I noticed cracks in the shower floor and stepped in to see if it would support any weight. The floor was spongy and a brown water immediately bubbled up from the cracks. There’s no way I can bathe in there and not need a bath from my bath. I will say this. It’s is an adorable unit and is exactly like the pictures. Well decorated for what it is. And the linens appeared fresh. But it is an old unit and the water damage at the base of the doors and shower, sloping and buckling floor boards, and mildew smell take away all the charm. With asthma and a penicillin allergy, we chose to avoid any mildew or mold and got a hotel room at the Hilton down the road instead. ##### Leanna A. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy M. 3 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday getaway When we walked in I was surprised to see the property was exactly like the pictures and close to everything ##### Jeremy M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter G. 24 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Review of stay Great stay. Easy walk to town. Everything I needed. ##### Peter G. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth M. 7 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location was great! Space was perfect! Had an absolute blast, the house was in a great location. Perfect for a couple to get away and enjoy everything the St Augustine has to offer. ##### Elizabeth M. Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce C. 10 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bruce Nice rental, close to downtown. Recommended ##### Bruce C. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom D. 5 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely place with attentive management The kitchen is decently equipped. ##### Tom D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy M. 30 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place Just as described. Great place and convenient! We will be back ##### Wendy M. Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023 ### 4/10 Poor #### Jennifer P. 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy This property was better in pictures than it was in person. We chose secret chef because of its location and what seemed to be a well stocked kitchen as I am a chef and like to cook some meals while travelling. The house smelled musty and was very damp. The toilet paper holder fell off the wall and the general appearance was in disrepair. The blinds in the kitchen were dirty, the closet door was broken and the outdoor areas were overgrown and need manicured. We only stayed one of our 6 nights booked due to the plumbing backing up into the shower and a cockroach found in the kitchen. After speaking to 2 other renters at the property, we learned that they were also having drain issues. The host was very quick to act and we were refunded most of the money we paid for the stay as we had to find a new rental property on the fly. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/fc40efda-0457-4296-aeb9-a84fe97802f9-1752923747224.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/2799cc27-bccc-492d-aabd-6a7a2e3578a6-1752923748322.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1078e01b-ca1b-454f-8f2e-224fb1a47215-1752923748197.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jennifer P. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Walter H. 17 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### St Augustine The property is not in great shape and the picture does not reflect to actual conditions. There is damage to the walls and shower pan, the front door wood is rotting. The unit adjoining to the north had a dog that barked quite a lot. ##### Walter H. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### malcolm 11 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint and Convenient A nice walk to the historic district while very close to A1A for auto access in and out as needed. Large room, nice little yard and surroundings ##### malcolm Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Todd S. 16 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Teachers taking Spring Break We had a nice stay. The property is only three block walk to the highlights of Old St. Augustine. We tried to wash dishes in the dishwasher, however it was not working. The kind owner offered to come and do the wash. It was nice to have a clothes washer and dryer in our room. We really had no issues other than our outside entry door lock would often stick and the would require us to wait two minutes for the electronics to reset. (This did get irritating, but really no big deal) ##### Todd S. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather R., North Port, Florida 14 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and close to historic downtown My husband and I visit St Augustine every year. Nice place to stay if you are looking for a close walking distance. This is a pet friendly place. We were able to bring our 2 dogs with us. Kitchen is nice size for cooking but is limited on the pans for cooking so you have to be creative or just bring your own. Overall we enjoyed staying there. ##### Heather R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023