Our cottage has a bedroom with a queen size bed and a slider door that goes onto the back deck. The kitchen has a refrigerator, microwave, oven and sink and plenty of cabinet space. The bathroom and kitchen are updated with all new plumbing, appliances, tile and fixtures. There is the original southern heart pine paneling throughout the cottage. It is cozy (about 500 square feet), but there is an additional 120 square feet of deck. It is private and safe, with a fence around the perimeter and a gated driveway. There is plenty of space for parking.

The cottage is just 100 yards from the beach. A minute walk down the road will lead to the path through stunning dunes. Vilano is a quiet and lovely beach, where you may spot dolphins playing, watch a beautiful sunrise, or walk for miles. The ocean has different offerings every day - you may find a conch shell, a starfish, or pieces of fossilized tortoise shell.

St. Augustine, the oldest European settlement in the country, has much to offer. The historic section has retained its original colonial style. The main part of the town is just a drive over the bridge which crosses the intracoastal waterway. This area has wildlife sanctuaries nearby, including Guana River State Park. St. Augustine has fine restaurants, antique stores, museums, horse-drawn carriage rides, bus/trolley tours, sailboat tours, a wonderful lighthouse on nearby Anastasia Island, and many other attractions. You can surf or parasail right off of Vilano Beach. Or just enjoy the day reading a great book and lounging on the hammock.