Vilano Beach Oceanview Home
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Vilano Beach Oceanview Home
Oceanview Home
Pool
Oceanvies Deck
Kitchen
Sitting Alcove
Master Bath
Master Bedroom
Downstairs MBR
Greatroom
- Bedrooms5
- Sleeps14
- 4 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
Photos and Description of the St. Augustine vacation house rental
5 bedrooms, 4 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 14
Villano Cottage - Luxury Oceanview five bedroom - 4 1/2 bath home with shared pool, direct beach access, multiple decks and porches with spectacular ocean view. It's just five minutes to historic downtown St. Augustine. Perfect for family reunions or other special events: Beach, Sun, Surf, Golf, and America's oldest city nearby. A short drive to Daytona, two airports and World Golf Village. FIND LINK TO TOUR UNDER FURTHER DETAILS
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10 Reviews of Property 151672 in St. Augustine, Florida
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St. Augustine
St. Augustine Area
Just "OK"
Just "OK"
Submitted: October 3, 2012
Stayed: September 2012
This is a great house in a great location. The beach is only one house away and there is a brand new Publix accross the street, which is great because for a house that sleeps this many we were given 1 roll of paper towels and 1 roll of toilet paper per bathroom for a Thursday-Sunday vacation. The views off of the patios are also very nice. It is close to downtown as well.
The house is very spacious and there are many beds, but there are technically only two beds for couples, 3 if you include the pull-out sleeper in the living room. There are 3 bedrooms with two twin beds, one of which has trundle beds. Also, this is a true vacation home, not a family owned home which is also rented out. Be sure to bring EVERYTHING you need down to the sugar for your coffee, and everything for the beach you may need.
The house needs desperately to be painted inside. The walls are very scuffed up throughout. There were also ants in the kitchen and in the living room when we arrived. All of the homes have lots of broken furniture and other odds and ends underneath them which are visable when you walk to the beach. We even stumbled upon what appeared to be a pet gravesite complete with tombstone. The jet tub in the master leaks through one of the kicthen lights when filled too high.
Overall, it was a great place for the price paid. But this house could use some elbow grease.
The house is very spacious and there are many beds, but there are technically only two beds for couples, 3 if you include the pull-out sleeper in the living room. There are 3 bedrooms with two twin beds, one of which has trundle beds. Also, this is a true vacation home, not a family owned home which is also rented out. Be sure to bring EVERYTHING you need down to the sugar for your coffee, and everything for the beach you may need.
The house needs desperately to be painted inside. The walls are very scuffed up throughout. There were also ants in the kitchen and in the living room when we arrived. All of the homes have lots of broken furniture and other odds and ends underneath them which are visable when you walk to the beach. We even stumbled upon what appeared to be a pet gravesite complete with tombstone. The jet tub in the master leaks through one of the kicthen lights when filled too high.
Overall, it was a great place for the price paid. But this house could use some elbow grease.
Owner's Response: Please note ;That this guest NEVER contacted the staff regarding any issues during there stay. The property provides all linens, soap detergent but as the majority of properties in the market area it provides a starter package of paper goods
The beds are clearly explained on the web site . The guest never called with any ?'s
The property did not have any indication of ants prior to the guest arrival or has there been any indication after there departure , Again as indicated the arrival package the guest should have contacted MGT . It clearly was not a problem and remains no problem
There is no broken furniture in the home
The foundation area is for storage and off limits to guests . We have no idea what they are talking about regarding a PET GRAVE
The jetted tub does not leak . The only time a water problem occurs is when the guests overflows the tub . A responsible person should have called MGT regarding a water problem
The guest is correct the home offers a GREAT Value . WE have had 4 parties enjoy this home since there departure with no calls regarding any of these issues . Thank you for your attention , MGT
The beds are clearly explained on the web site . The guest never called with any ?'s
The property did not have any indication of ants prior to the guest arrival or has there been any indication after there departure , Again as indicated the arrival package the guest should have contacted MGT . It clearly was not a problem and remains no problem
There is no broken furniture in the home
The foundation area is for storage and off limits to guests . We have no idea what they are talking about regarding a PET GRAVE
The jetted tub does not leak . The only time a water problem occurs is when the guests overflows the tub . A responsible person should have called MGT regarding a water problem
The guest is correct the home offers a GREAT Value . WE have had 4 parties enjoy this home since there departure with no calls regarding any of these issues . Thank you for your attention , MGT
Helpful votes: 3/3
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St. Augustine
St. Augustine Area
Spacious House
Submitted: July 31, 2011
Stayed: June 2011
This house was large and spacious with plenty of room for 12 people. It's a very short walk to the beach which was absolutely beautiful. The view from the second floor balconies was extremely pleasant. On the surface, the house seemed perfect but we soon realized that it is not being maintained very well.
The bolt locks on both entry doors are broken, the lazy susan cabinet in the kitchen is broken, the glass shower doors in 2 bathrooms were off the track and the blinds on the window in one of the bedrooms was completely destroyed. The stools in the kitchen and some of the kitchen table chairs were also broken. The house advertises that it sleeps 14 people but there are not enough dishes and silverware for that many people. There is also not enough outdoor furniture for that many people. There is a beautiful sitting room in the house but an electrical problem in that part of the house prevented us from using the room at night because there was no lighting. The TV in the main living room stopped working but we weren't there to watch TV so that was no big deal but might be to others. The outdoor showers by the house and the pool were not working either. The dryer stopped working while we were there but after referring these issues to the property manager, the dryer was fixed the same day we called. Melanie and her associate (I think her name was Ashley) were very good at calling us back but the issues could not be resolved in the week that we were there.
This is a very nice house and with it's location so close to the beach and only 5 minutes from Old Town St. Augustine, it would be a perfect vacation home with just a little bit of maintenance.
The bolt locks on both entry doors are broken, the lazy susan cabinet in the kitchen is broken, the glass shower doors in 2 bathrooms were off the track and the blinds on the window in one of the bedrooms was completely destroyed. The stools in the kitchen and some of the kitchen table chairs were also broken. The house advertises that it sleeps 14 people but there are not enough dishes and silverware for that many people. There is also not enough outdoor furniture for that many people. There is a beautiful sitting room in the house but an electrical problem in that part of the house prevented us from using the room at night because there was no lighting. The TV in the main living room stopped working but we weren't there to watch TV so that was no big deal but might be to others. The outdoor showers by the house and the pool were not working either. The dryer stopped working while we were there but after referring these issues to the property manager, the dryer was fixed the same day we called. Melanie and her associate (I think her name was Ashley) were very good at calling us back but the issues could not be resolved in the week that we were there.
This is a very nice house and with it's location so close to the beach and only 5 minutes from Old Town St. Augustine, it would be a perfect vacation home with just a little bit of maintenance.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: We have had guests from late May to mid august with few complaints . These type of items could have in most cases been settled with a phone call most have been taken care of we are capable of responding within 48hrs to these type of items . we have had a full month plus of guests who are having a good time. Be sure to review the majority of good to excellant reviews
Helpful votes: 5/6
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St. Augustine
St. Augustine Area
Fantastic St. Augustine property
Submitted: March 16, 2011
Stayed: November 2010
I've rented this property twice - the most recent stay in December 2010 - and we had an excellent experience both times. This is a well maintained, spacious, comfortable house in a beautiful quiet location. The house and pool were very clean, and the property manager provided great customer service. The ocean views are spectacular and great to enjoy while relaxing on the deck! Beach access is very close, there is a walkway from the house and we felt like we had our own private beach. The location is only 5 min. from downtown St. Augustine. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing beach vacation, and will definitely stay here again!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 1/1
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St. Augustine
St. Augustine Area
Wonderful Place to Stay
Submitted: March 3, 2011
Stayed: November 2010
St. Augustine is a great place to visit and this house had a wonderful, uncrowded beach 200 ft from the house. The house was very nicely decorated with plenty of room. Large main living room, and a smaller sitting room in the back of the house that was more quiet. Bedrooms were spacious. Very clean when we arrived and had all the linens, towels and other bath items available. Very nice Ocean views. St. Augustine is one of our favorite places in Florida and has great restaurants, numerous art galleries, and many other attractions. House was only a 5-10 minute drive from the downtown area. Wonderful place to visit and a great house to stay in for easy access to the beach, and short drives to other activities. Highly recommended.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Pet-friendly,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children,
Romantic Getaway
Helpful votes: 3/3
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St. Augustine
St. Augustine Area
DO NOT RENt!!!!
Submitted: September 15, 2010
Stayed: July 2010
This house is not as it is represented on website. Every bed and the bedding on it were so old and dirty. The house was filthy when we checked in and I did notify Melanie who checked us in that the home was not clean. She instructed us to break into the owners closet to get cleaning supplies and a vacum rather than sending the cleaning crew to clean it. My husband had to buy bleach to clean all the scum out of the showers it was so thick it was like standing on jelly. This was the filthiest rental I have ever stayed in. The kitchen had duct taped microwave, minimal dishes and about six forks for a house that sleeps 14. No can opener it was as if everything in this house was just ignored and they just take your money and know you are stuck after arriving with a party of 14 you don't have many options to move somewhere else. The house was beaten up so bad they clearly don't do any maintenance and we had to do repairs ourselves just so we could use somethings in the home like lock the front door. Actually had to replace the front door knob. They sewage was backing up outside the day after we got there and they came and pumped. Six weeks after trying to get my deposit back finally heard back with a picture of wipes and said we are being charged for septic problem! WHATTTTT we were never told anything and never were any wipes flushed. This was outrageous I could never get anyone to respond and six weeks later I am being told I am responsible for something that was clearly as issue before we arrived. The owner will not respond to me or call me back. Totally stole my money!!! Even if this didn't happen the house was gross and poor poor condition and we slept on an air matress the beds were terrible. Furniture broken and everything was so damgaged it was as if the home was a spring break rental.
Owner's Response: - All repairs and cleaning issues/complaints were conducted and completed within 48hrs At the convenience of the tenants schedule, therefore, instructed entry to owners closet to retrieve additional items Wanted Immediately.
- Furniture moved throughout the home and not placed back in it's original state, as instructed at check in And on 2nd day of completion of issues. Also, indoor table and chairs on 2nd floor were moved outdoor for patio use discovered upon check out.
(If bedding was an issue, why not put twin beds together as was allowed for couples and past tenants, place air mattress on top for comfort, instead of remove furniture from an entire room?).
- Sanitation: clear instruction verbally and in writing in Welcome Packet upon check in. Specifically "Only Toilet Paper" stickers were placed on all toilets and explanation to tenant on schedule of pumping 1-2 days Prior upon check in. Also included more instruction on 3rd day call when pump overflowed. End result was the "flushable wipes" were found in unit restroom next to toilet upon check out.
- Front door handle was Not loose or damaged upon entering/exiting home At check in for notable maintenance, whereas informed by tenant on 3rd day.
- Upon 3 or more days of visiting home for maintenance, more than 14 guests were in and on the property than allowed per the lease. Witnessed by Melanie and her assistant Ashleigh was noted. Also, Check Out Procedures were Not followed, when presented written form in Welcome Packet as well as listed in view located on refrigerator.
Due to the complaints completed within 48hrs, there were -0- monies deducted from the deposit for all items listed above Except the sanitation issues for oceanfront properties that were clearly and fully explained to lessee, as well as other members of their party, in detail, on 3 occasions during their stay, deductions were warranted.The Guests comments are motivated by the loss of $235 the cost of cleaning up the hazard they created . We do not withhold a portion of a guests deposit lightly .However they were clearly the only contributing cause to the problem I would asked potential clients to view all reviews and take in consideration the factors outline herein and call if you have any concerns Thank you
- Furniture moved throughout the home and not placed back in it's original state, as instructed at check in And on 2nd day of completion of issues. Also, indoor table and chairs on 2nd floor were moved outdoor for patio use discovered upon check out.
(If bedding was an issue, why not put twin beds together as was allowed for couples and past tenants, place air mattress on top for comfort, instead of remove furniture from an entire room?).
- Sanitation: clear instruction verbally and in writing in Welcome Packet upon check in. Specifically "Only Toilet Paper" stickers were placed on all toilets and explanation to tenant on schedule of pumping 1-2 days Prior upon check in. Also included more instruction on 3rd day call when pump overflowed. End result was the "flushable wipes" were found in unit restroom next to toilet upon check out.
- Front door handle was Not loose or damaged upon entering/exiting home At check in for notable maintenance, whereas informed by tenant on 3rd day.
- Upon 3 or more days of visiting home for maintenance, more than 14 guests were in and on the property than allowed per the lease. Witnessed by Melanie and her assistant Ashleigh was noted. Also, Check Out Procedures were Not followed, when presented written form in Welcome Packet as well as listed in view located on refrigerator.
Due to the complaints completed within 48hrs, there were -0- monies deducted from the deposit for all items listed above Except the sanitation issues for oceanfront properties that were clearly and fully explained to lessee, as well as other members of their party, in detail, on 3 occasions during their stay, deductions were warranted.The Guests comments are motivated by the loss of $235 the cost of cleaning up the hazard they created . We do not withhold a portion of a guests deposit lightly .However they were clearly the only contributing cause to the problem I would asked potential clients to view all reviews and take in consideration the factors outline herein and call if you have any concerns Thank you
Helpful votes: 9/11
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St. Augustine
St. Augustine Area
Beach House
Submitted: November 19, 2009
Stayed: November 2009
I was not disappointed. When I arrived on Thursday even with an overcast sky, the place was beautiful and so inviting. The beach is right there. The place is so spacious and no one felt crowded. The grounds are well maintained. Plenty of sleeping room .The plastic chairs on the second floor deck are split. Also the stairs down to the beach were not secure. Both are a safety factor. The blinds in the bedrooms could be darker. Not much privacy . I would recommend this property and would come back in a heartbeat.
Recommended for:
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing
Helpful votes: 3/4
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St. Augustine
St. Augustine Area
Great Girl's Weekend
Great Girl's Weekend
Submitted: November 15, 2009
Stayed: November 2009
This was an absolutely beautiful place to stay for our weekend get-a-way! More than spacious for 10 women. We all found the accommodations very satisfactory. The property manager provided excellent customer service. We actually stayed away from the "touristy" part of St. Augustine. Some went exploring on our bikes to find areas north of St. Augustine we never knew existed. Beach access was very close and walking the beach could be endless. We all agreed we would love to come back to this house next year!
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Girls Getaway,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 0/1
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St. Augustine
St. Augustine Area
Great for a crowd!
Submitted: October 8, 2009
Stayed: September 2009
This is a great place for a crowd. The furnishing are very comfortable and there is sufficient room for kids to have their own space away from the main living area. The master suite was real roomy with nice features including a deck with ocean view. It was nice to have pool access and an easy trail to the beach that ended up being a pretty short walk for being the 2nd house in. The proximity to downtown St Augustine's was an extra plus as you can get to and from area restaurants and sights very quickly. The property was well maintained and the layout was updated and efficient. The only down side was that some of the bedcovers were stained and pretty worn to the point they might need to be replaced. I imagine they probably already have been as the owners & managers were very accomodating and eager to accomodate their renters. Overall, I would highly recommend this for a large crowd and will definitely consider another stay.
Recommended for:
Age 55+,
Adventure Seekers,
Sightseeing,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: We thank the customer for there comments and favorable recommendation. this condition has been rectified . All our comforters are on a cleaning schedule . Clearly , the maid service missed this condition . We had 3 homes turning in one day . This is not an excuse and hope that any customer call us immediately regarding any condition problem. This could have been rectified immediately. We maintain an inventory /or the laundary sevice could have turned the service in 24hrs.. thanks again for your business
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St. Augustine
St. Augustine Area
GREAT VACATION RENTAL!!!
Submitted: July 30, 2009
Stayed: July 2009
This was a great vacation rental! We had an incredible time and enjoyed the spacious luxury of the rental. The management company was a pleasure to deal with as well. I do believe the mattresses and linens could be better quality, but over all it was a very comfortable rental which allowed us to have a great vacation!!!! After all it is just steps away from the beautiful, practically private, Vilano beach. We felt like we had the beach to oursleves!!!
Recommended for:
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 2/3
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St. Augustine
St. Augustine Area
my favorite beach in florida --
Submitted: January 28, 2008
Stayed: July 2007
Love this beach and loved this rental.... we had 2 extended families staying throughout the course of a week... it was fabulous. plenty of room in the kitchen/dining & porch area to eat at home. We loved the location, the pool right in front & the beach just behind the townhome behind us. You are not beach front because of the townhome behind you but it is really just steps away and there are porches all over - I do have 1 gripe -- the beds.....not so comfy and the linens are cheap-- they really should upgrade considering the rates they charge
Recommended for:
Girls Getaway,
Families with Teenagers,
Families with Young Children
Helpful votes: 14/16
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