House in Vilano Beach, FL
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this house rental
Summary:
Take a step back into history in this charming 1860 bungalow, centrally located in the heart of America’s oldest city. Immerse yourself in the beautiful neighborhood surrounding the Fountain of Youth, where iconic oak canopy-lined streets create the perfect backdrop for your stay.
The Space:
Welcome to Oak Canopy Escape — your home away from home. With 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this cozy retreat is designed for comfort, relaxation, and unforgettable days of exploration in St. Augustine. Prefer a day in? Slip into your swimsuit and enjoy the private heated pool. Plus, your furry friends are welcome too — we’re pet friendly!
This cozy bungalow provides guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, an oversized eat-in kitchen and amazing open -air living space. Whether enjoying a family vacation or a getaway with friends, we can guarantee you will feel right at home.
A floor plan is provided in the photos of this listing. We encourage all guests to look this over prior to booking to get a feel for the home. We like to remind guests this home as built over 160 years ago! The character and charm makes it a bit different than the standard homes of today.
The home offers high speed wifi internet which allows for streaming services and multiple device connections during your stay.
In the living room, we offer a large flatscreen smart TV for your entertainment. All major streaming services are available to our guests so that they may log into their personal accounts during their stay. Please remember to log out prior to your check out
Guest Access:
Guests have full access to the home, yard and all amenities! While staying at the Oak Canopy Escape, we welcome you to make this house your home.
The Neighborhood:
Nestled in a quiet historic neighborhood, Oak Canopy Escape is surrounded by charming homes dating back more than 150 years. The beautiful oak canopy-lined streets make the area perfect for leisurely walks while taking in the character and history of St. Augustine. You’ll also be conveniently close to local shops, restaurants, and popular attractions.
We kindly ask all guests to be respectful of our neighbors and the peaceful nature of the community during their stay.
Getting Around:
Getting around town is very easy with many options available to our guests! With many downtown attractions being under two miles away from the Oak Canopy Escape, guests can walk, bike or drive to all destinations. A short two minute walk to the Old Jail will give you access to one of the main stations of the Old Town Trolley stations. This is a guest favorite as it provides transportation as well as a fun history lesson along the way! You are also a quick 5 minute drive to the amazing Vilano Beach which also allows vehicles to park directly on the sand!
Other Things to Note:
While we want all guests to feel right at home, we ask for your cooperation in a few areas.
1. Please do not lower the air conditioning below 68 degrees or raise the heat higher than 72 degrees. This will ensure our air conditioning system will maintain peak performance for all guests.
HEATED POOL DISCLAIMER
1. We may live in Sunny Florida but the pool still gets chilly sometimes! Pool heating is available upon request for an additional $40 per day. Please give us at least 48 hours notice so we can fire up the heater - it takes about 24 hours to reach that perfect temp.
2. Pets: A pet fee of $100 applies per reservation for up to 2 pets. Bringing a pet without prior notification incurs an additional $100 fee, and we may end your stay early. No cats allowed. If your pet causes any damages, additional charges will incur to cover repair or cleaning costs.
3. Florida weather is amazing and unpredictable! Due to this, hosts cannot guarantee pool temperature. We will make every effort to maintain a temperate range of 78 degrees to 88 degrees. Guests must advise hosts 48 hours prior to arrival that they would like the pool to be heated! Please keep in mind, heating takes time so guest requests are very important!
Joseph Ellen Guest Protection Program. We believe vacation should be about making memories—not worrying about "what ifs." And let's be honest... nobody likes unexpected damage claims.
To help protect both our guests and our homes, all reservations are required to complete the Joseph Ellen Guest Protection Program before check-in.
As part of the simple pre-arrival process, you'll:
Complete a quick guest verification.
Review and electronically sign the Joseph Ellen Rental Agreement.
Choose one of the following protection options:
Damage Waiver: A small non-refundable fee that provides coverage for eligible accidental damage during your stay. This is the most popular option and helps avoid unexpected costs from minor accidents.
Security Deposit: A fully refundable security deposit hold that's released after checkout, provided no damage or policy violations are found.
We'll send you a secure guest portal link before your arrival to complete these quick steps. It only takes a few minutes and helps create a smoother, worry-free experience for everyone.
Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy your stay!
Take a step back into history in this charming 1860 bungalow, centrally located in the heart of America’s oldest city. Immerse yourself in the beautiful neighborhood surrounding the Fountain of Youth, where iconic oak canopy-lined streets create the perfect backdrop for your stay.
The Space:
Welcome to Oak Canopy Escape — your home away from home. With 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, this cozy retreat is designed for comfort, relaxation, and unforgettable days of exploration in St. Augustine. Prefer a day in? Slip into your swimsuit and enjoy the private heated pool. Plus, your furry friends are welcome too — we’re pet friendly!
This cozy bungalow provides guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, an oversized eat-in kitchen and amazing open -air living space. Whether enjoying a family vacation or a getaway with friends, we can guarantee you will feel right at home.
A floor plan is provided in the photos of this listing. We encourage all guests to look this over prior to booking to get a feel for the home. We like to remind guests this home as built over 160 years ago! The character and charm makes it a bit different than the standard homes of today.
The home offers high speed wifi internet which allows for streaming services and multiple device connections during your stay.
In the living room, we offer a large flatscreen smart TV for your entertainment. All major streaming services are available to our guests so that they may log into their personal accounts during their stay. Please remember to log out prior to your check out
Guest Access:
Guests have full access to the home, yard and all amenities! While staying at the Oak Canopy Escape, we welcome you to make this house your home.
The Neighborhood:
Nestled in a quiet historic neighborhood, Oak Canopy Escape is surrounded by charming homes dating back more than 150 years. The beautiful oak canopy-lined streets make the area perfect for leisurely walks while taking in the character and history of St. Augustine. You’ll also be conveniently close to local shops, restaurants, and popular attractions.
We kindly ask all guests to be respectful of our neighbors and the peaceful nature of the community during their stay.
Getting Around:
Getting around town is very easy with many options available to our guests! With many downtown attractions being under two miles away from the Oak Canopy Escape, guests can walk, bike or drive to all destinations. A short two minute walk to the Old Jail will give you access to one of the main stations of the Old Town Trolley stations. This is a guest favorite as it provides transportation as well as a fun history lesson along the way! You are also a quick 5 minute drive to the amazing Vilano Beach which also allows vehicles to park directly on the sand!
Other Things to Note:
While we want all guests to feel right at home, we ask for your cooperation in a few areas.
1. Please do not lower the air conditioning below 68 degrees or raise the heat higher than 72 degrees. This will ensure our air conditioning system will maintain peak performance for all guests.
HEATED POOL DISCLAIMER
1. We may live in Sunny Florida but the pool still gets chilly sometimes! Pool heating is available upon request for an additional $40 per day. Please give us at least 48 hours notice so we can fire up the heater - it takes about 24 hours to reach that perfect temp.
2. Pets: A pet fee of $100 applies per reservation for up to 2 pets. Bringing a pet without prior notification incurs an additional $100 fee, and we may end your stay early. No cats allowed. If your pet causes any damages, additional charges will incur to cover repair or cleaning costs.
3. Florida weather is amazing and unpredictable! Due to this, hosts cannot guarantee pool temperature. We will make every effort to maintain a temperate range of 78 degrees to 88 degrees. Guests must advise hosts 48 hours prior to arrival that they would like the pool to be heated! Please keep in mind, heating takes time so guest requests are very important!
Joseph Ellen Guest Protection Program. We believe vacation should be about making memories—not worrying about "what ifs." And let's be honest... nobody likes unexpected damage claims.
To help protect both our guests and our homes, all reservations are required to complete the Joseph Ellen Guest Protection Program before check-in.
As part of the simple pre-arrival process, you'll:
Complete a quick guest verification.
Review and electronically sign the Joseph Ellen Rental Agreement.
Choose one of the following protection options:
Damage Waiver: A small non-refundable fee that provides coverage for eligible accidental damage during your stay. This is the most popular option and helps avoid unexpected costs from minor accidents.
Security Deposit: A fully refundable security deposit hold that's released after checkout, provided no damage or policy violations are found.
We'll send you a secure guest portal link before your arrival to complete these quick steps. It only takes a few minutes and helps create a smoother, worry-free experience for everyone.
Thank you for your cooperation, and enjoy your stay!
Amenities at Oak Canopy Escape - St Augustine, Heated Pool
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Vilano Beach, FL
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Cute cottage close to downtown and quiet neighborhood. Kids loved the pool after the beach.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Everything was great from the beginning to end. Would stay again
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
A perfect place as home base for our family vacation! House had everything we needed and was full of charm. Pool with outdoor area was the perfect place to relax after a day of sightseeing. It was walking distance to downtown but in a quiet neighborhood. Host was quick to respond if I had any questions. We hope to return!!
6 / 10Average·Jul 2026
The theme of the house is what first attracted me to this particular place. We noticed immediately that there was no bee theme outside of a yellow and black bedroom and a few small accessories. The layout is difficult. The middle bedroom is tiny, with no furniture other than the day bed and the bathroom is terribly inconvenient for the guests in the front bedroom. What could have been an attractive historic home felt more like botched DIY project—hastily completed repair or reno work that left the home lacking. The kitchen was not well stocked and what was there was scratched, unorganized. We had planned to enjoy meals at the house but the seating for dining was awkward, small and hard. Bedrooms are carpeted—something I’d prefer to know in advance because of cleanliness. Den sofas were lumpy and uncomfortable, looking and feeling like they belonged in a dorm room. The paint on the pool has worn away in several locations. There is no where to lounge and the back deck is tiny with too much furniture—so much so that the table blocks access to the bathroom. There are tears in the screen surrounding the pool and the screen doors do not close correctly. Entering the home from the driveway was a race between us and the mosquitos to see who enter quickest. Definitely a disappointment if you are looking for a space to relax and unwind
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9.4Outstanding
(45 Ratings)
"Cute cottage close to downtown and quiet neighborhood. Kids loved the pool after the beach."
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