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2 blocks to beach, close to Publix, .with relaxing yard & private park.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 442 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
St. Augustine, FL
  • Vilano Beach
    2 min walk
  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
    4 min drive
  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not
    6 min drive
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    10 min drive

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About the area

St. Augustine

Oceanside stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Vilano Beach apartment, you'll find Vilano Beach and Vilano Beach Pavilion. Tolomato River and Vilano Point Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Vilano Beach - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • St. George Street - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Flagler College - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 7 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaches at Vilano - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Schooner's Seafood House - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Drakes Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kingfish Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪180 Vilano Grill & Pizza - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2 blocks to beach, close to Publix, .with relaxing yard & private park.

Two blocks from quiite beach (have to cross A1A), scenic short walk under bridge to publix, 1 block to circle K, Relaxing yard with fountain, tables, rocking chairs, herbs for cooking. Private cool under oak canopy park full of plants and pollinators behind your parking. Inside: bedroom: queen bed, rocking chair/5’ futon, tv. Bathroom has shower with seat and two shower heads. Fully equipped kitchen/dining room/ side space with curtains, futon & tv. Neighbors are friendly long term tenants. Safe neighborhood, 6 blocks away park with tennis, wiffleball, kids slide etc & dog park. The place has character. Dogs welcome.

Property manager

John (Rabbit) Kling

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Tennis on site

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 450 sq ft (42 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • 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

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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. Long-term renters welcome.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Han's Vilano Beach Retreat House
Han's Retreat House
Han's Vilano Beach Retreat St. Augustine
Han's Vilano Beach Retreat Private vacation home
Han's Vilano Beach Retreat Private vacation home St. Augustine

2 blocks to beach, close to Publix, .with relaxing yard & private park. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jorge T., Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Host extremely friendly and helpful, great location and place to stay. Very good for the price. If you are looking for a 5 star hotel this I not the place for you. If you want a clean, safe and comfortable place with a convenient location, don't hesitate and book, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation!!!
John was a great host. Lots of info. Had a wonderful time. Brought our fur babies!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kathryn A.

Great location in a lovely place
This place is great if you’re looking for a spot close to the beach and close to St. Augustine. Rabbit is an excellent host and very helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Zach T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed our stay.
We enjoyed our stay at Hans Retreat. We definitely will be back in the future. The location was close to everything in St. Augustine. We love Vilano Beach and why we choose to stay there. Rabbit is super friendly and welcoming to his guests and if you have any questions or concerns he is on location to help. Thanks again Rabbit! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great little place
The location is fantastic. our host Rabbit was very accommodating and informative. The fenced yard was great for my dog. Rabbit makes sure you have ice, bottled water, and basic necessities, he even has an herb garden out back and urges you to help yourself to mint, basil, cilantro, parsley, etc. I am definitely booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

tim d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy stay
We were in town to visit family - we have been to St Augustine many times - can't beat the location - barely got to use the house but it served our needs well.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
The house was clean and well stocked. The yard was a jungle but it was comfortable sitting out there. Our dog lived all the nooks and crannies to explore. We had a very relaxing and peaceful stay! Thank you Rabbit@
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Everything was just absolutely amazing. Will definitely book this place again in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean & Comfortable
Hans House was overall very clean & comfortable. We were pleasantly surprised to see that bottled drinking water, a food processor & a good inventory of cleaning supplies were available. We chose this property for its fenced- in private backyard that was perfect for our two dogs. The traffic noise did take some getting used to but it wasn’t a big deal, as the neighborhood is very quiet & nice for long walks.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Marjorie E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walk on the beach
Beach house was in excellent proximity to beach. Enjoyed to the max walking on the beach. Some traffic noise from highway was annoying. Loved the area.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ronald W., MS

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Great place and good host.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
2020 Retreat
We had a great time. Rabbit is a wealth of knowledge, and he is happy to share the information with you. A couple of days we stayed outside in the yard all day with our dog. Bandit (yard is fenced in). We hope to return next year. Thank you, Rabbit for a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Kadale H.

Great Value,The Henderson
The Han's beach house was nice for me and my husband, would have love to stay out side but the yard needed some landscaping, had to do some extra cleaning but the place was stocked with just about everything you need to cook take your favorite cooking tools, they need to have a vaccum to clean pet hair off futton, with that siad will stay again!! Thanks Rabbit !!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vaca 2020
This is our second staying! Everything was as expected! Check in was a breeze! Location to beach is just a block and 2 minute walk! Spent the nights downtown. Will most likely continue to return here!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen W., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Value
This place is perfect for me, my husband, and our dog. Rabbit is a very thoughtful host and provides all the basics for your stay (though you might want to bring your favorite utensils from home if you're planning to cook all your meals as we did), and he's always available to chat and answer any questions. Right across A1A from the beach, the location can't be beat, and the beach is not-busy enough that we were always able to keep plenty of distance from other people. Plenty of food options nearby, though we didn't take full advantage of them this time as we are staying as socially distanced as possible from other people. This was our second visit and we hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Martha M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent for pet owners!
Small and cozy cottage for a small and cozy town. Fenced in yard was exactly what we needed for our two dogs. Rabbit was on site and very friendly and helpful with suggestions. Across from the beach but only a two minute walk to be in the sand. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F., Kendall, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay Once Again
This was our 2nd stay on in this property. "Rabbit" very accommodating. Everything you need was there. You really just need food, and that is even right down the street.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location, doggie friendly cottage feel
We have stayed twice at this location as it was perfect for our family. We love to cook healthy meals at home and our dog needs a fenced yard to play in. Hans Retreat fit the bill perfectly. It is across from the beach and a grocery store and liquor store is closeby. Our host, Rabbit, is awesome - he is a wealth of information.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything included
No need to buy anything other than the food.Cleaning supplies,paper products and even bottled water was there.Rabbit keeps in contact to make sure you're happy and give suggestions what to visit . Location is great with the beach just across the street and St Augustine just over the bridge.Perfect for a solo or couple that don't want to spend money eating out constantly. The fenced yard(very nice) is a big plus for dog owners and the beach across the street is pet friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F., Kendall, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
When can I do it again??
Owner "Rabbit" was very kind. Great!!! very nice . The rental was as described, will definitely book again. Very easy to get to and from town. "Rabbit " made sure we had what we needed and then some. All the comforts of home. Thank you "Rabbit". Looking forward to seeing you next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vaca 2019
My boyfriend and myself enjoyed our week here with our doggie. The check in was the easiest and the owner was welcoming and helpful. I would love to return. This has been one of my favorite vacation spots. The beach was close. Downtown was close as well with many fun and historic sites to see. We will be returning to this spot for another enjoyable time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Great location to the beach and fishing pier. We were able to bring our dogs, one of which isn’t too friendly, because it has a great fenced area. Very short drive to all of the Old Town attractions. The home has everything you could possibly need and the price was very reasonable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
The property was exactly as advertised, "Rabbit" the owner; is an awesome down to earth guy. The location was perfect and we couldn't have asked for more. This place is a hidden gem that we will visit again !!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rolf B.

great location, enjoyed our stay
We really enjoyed staying here. We enjoyed walking the beach and neighborhood, as well as exploring the history of St. Augustine. The place had a somewhat rustic, "beach cottage" feel to it, and we enjoyed that. The owner was friendly and very helpful, supplying stuff we needed such as briquets for the BBQ and so on. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019