Summary:
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Stay in a Castle! Private Suite in the heart of downtown St. Augustine
Hot Tub Spa
Bikes (w/ fee) + Life Size Chess
Walk to wedding venues
Next to Ripley's Museum
Fire pit + grill
Lots of parking
Walk to festival field
Sleeps 2
Short drive to beach
Smart TV with Youtube TV + streaming
Mini fridge, microwave, drip coffee maker
Guest supplies included! (TP, trash bags, soaps, body wash, etc).
The Space:
The Facts: This historic private suite is part of modernized castle in the heart of downtown St. Augustine, less than a block off of San Marco Avenue, and situated right next door to Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum! Amazing morning sun is available in gobs on the patio. Our newly added hot tub is an amazing amenity to enjoy, alongside the fire pit and grill! Castle Garden branded bicycles with baskets and helmets available for $35 a day fee and signed release form. This fully renovated space captures the history of the space when it was the carriage house for the hotel next door (now Ripleys!) in the early 1900s! Enjoy your coffee in the shade, a drink in the sun, fire up the propane pit at night and turn on the string lights for a magical garden experience.
The Proximity: In the very center of downtown and uptown and just minutes drive to Vilano Beach and US Highway 1 which takes you to all parts of St. Augustine quickly for shopping, eating and seeing other areas of the city!
The Space: The suite sleeps 2 comfortably in 1 Queen bed. The mini kitchen is equipped with only a mini fridge, microwave and coffee maker, so please note, cooking indoors is not an option. The propane grill is available to turn up the heat! The TV is a Smart TV and has Youtube TV (better than cable), or simply login to your Netflix, Hulu or Hbo account to enjoy your favorite movies and shows. Enjoy our brand new Hot Tub spa and on site Castle Garden branded bicycles for a fun all inclusive experience!
The Layout
Private suite with entrance at the back side of the house, Queen bed separate from main house. Main house will not be booked during your stay. The suite has a kitchenette and en-suite bathroom with walk in shower.
Historic Downtown St. Augustine: With us you are in the heart of it all! Step outside and you are IN downtown! Just a 4 minute walk south on San Marco is historic St. George Street! Take a tour, enjoy the rich Spanish history, the architecture, the food and craft cocktails and all that our pleasant waterfront town has to offer. Contact me for lots of insider local recommendations on what not to miss!
Beachside Fun In The Sun: Our beaches are unparalleled! We really know how to enjoy what nature has blessed us with here in our quaint little St. Augustine. This home is situated minutes from Vilano Beach which we can guide you to after booking confirmation. You can also drive to one of the public beach accesses on St. Augustine Beach about 15 minutes away to park and walk on.
Turn It Up: Want to live on the edge? There are a couple of rental shops nearby where you can rent surfboards, paddle boards, snorkeling gear, you name it! Deep sea fishing charters and boat rentals are also available in multiple places throughout town. Delivery bike rentals available via a local company. Contact me for recommendations.
SECURITY DEPOSIT: In lieu of a traditional security deposit charge or authorization hold for a large sum, we will instead charge a one-time non-refundable incidentals fee to your stay of $49. This fee acts as insurance for minor damages and covers you up to a max of $500 of damage. You may elect to increase your incidentals fee for more coverage. *IMPORTANT: Guests must report to us any damage that has taken place during their stay before checkout, otherwise the incidental fee coverage is null and void. In this case, we reserve the right to charge the full amount of repairing or replacing the damaged items to you. Your insurance coverage amount ($500) is not the max that you are responsible for. If damages exist beyond your coverage amount we will document this with photos and professional estimates of repair, and bill you for the repairs or replacements.
Guest Access:
The main house is not included in the rental, but the hot tub spa, grill and fire pit are!
Bikes and life size chess are available for $35 a day. Must sign bike waiver release form.
There is no indoor cooking capabilities in the suite.
There is no dishwasher.
There are no laundry facilities.
Linens and towels are provided as well as cups, plates and silverware.
The Neighborhood:
Next door to Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum, this gorgeous mini castle "The Castle Garden" is located right off San Marco Avenue, right near the antique shops, Francis field (huge festivals), the parking garage and is walkable in 3-5 minutes to St. George Street and the Castillo de San Marcos (The Fort)! Potter's Wax Museum, The Oldest Schoolhouse, Stogies Cigar Bar and Colonial Oak Music Park are all just a stone's throw from this location. Walk east down the street to reach the water of the bayfront.
Getting Around:
We recommend renting a car for your stay. If you prefer to travel by bicycle or would just like to rent them for fun, we have 5 bikes available for rental for $35 per bike, per day. Please inquire!
Other Things to Note:
Any lost & found items you would like returned will incur a minimum of $50 return fee to cover shipping & handling.
Interaction with Guests:
I am here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. I'm only a phone call/message away. You will be able to self checkin upon arrival. Please, make yourself at home.
For your security and the security of the property, there are cameras located throughout the exterior only areas of the home. There are no interior cameras on the property.