A family-friendly stay in St. Augustine awaits you at this holiday home. Within just a 10-minute stroll, you'll find Butler Beach and Butler Beach State Park. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .Home features 4.5 bathrooms, a balcony and a living room. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A dining area, a Smart TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. Housekeeping is available on request. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a games room, a garden and gas grills. Added amenities include laundry facilities and a lift. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Butler Beach holiday home include St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 14 min drive - 15.3 km
Getting around
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 4 min drive
Circle K - 3 min drive
World Famous Oasis Restaurant - 3 min drive
Sandbar Pub - 3 min drive
Parlor Donuts - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
A Shore Thing - Coastal home w/ foosball & porch
Soft ocean breezes drift across the wraparound porches as you take in the partial ocean views, the rhythmic sound of waves setting an easy coastal pace. Mornings here invite you to slow down, letting the light filter through open spaces while you plan a relaxed day by the shoreline. With beach access just a block away and plenty of room to settle in, this home creates a calm, spacious setting for gathering with family or friends along Crescent Beach.
Sleeping arrangements Set across three levels, the home features five bedrooms designed to give everyone their own comfortable space. The primary suite includes a king bed, cable TV, a large closet, and an en-suite bathroom, along with access to a private porch. The Flamingo Room offers a queen bed and smart TV and shares a hallway bath with a tub. A third bedroom includes a twin daybed with a trundle and a private bathroom with a shower. On the ground floor, a bunk room with two bunk beds and trundles opens to a covered patio, and a separate bedroom with a queen bed sits nearby, along with a shared full bathroom with a glass shower.
Indoor living The top floor brings everyone together with an open-concept layout that includes a living area, a fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances, double ovens, and a dining space suited for shared meals. A powder room sits on this level for added convenience. Elevator access reaches all three floors, and the home includes washer and dryer access, Wi-Fi, air conditioning, heating, and a ceiling fan.
Recreation and outdoor living The garage doubles as a game room with a ping pong table, while the ground floor features a foosball table and easy access to the outdoor shower. A private entrance, covered patios, and multiple porches offer quiet spots to unwind after time in the surf.
Kitchen and dining The kitchen provides the space and tools you need for preparing meals together, whether brewing morning coffee or cooking for a group. A dining table sits nearby for relaxed, unhurried gatherings.
Neighborhood Located in Crescent Beach just south of St. Augustine Beach, the home places you close to shoreline walks, local restaurants, and shops, with historic downtown St. Augustine only a 15-minute drive away. Free driveway parking for two vehicles and self check-in with a keypad make your stay simple from the moment you arrive.
Perfect for Families, groups, and those seeking a pet-friendly retreat near the beach with room to spread out, convenient amenities, and easy access to both the coast and the attractions of St. Augustine.
Please Note -Self Check-in available via Keypad, Keybox or Smartlock -Must be 25 years old minimum to rent this property. ID Required. -Please be aware that outdoor surveillance camera(s) are in operation on this property for security purposes. -No parking in the garage. Parking in driveway Only, 3 cars maximum dependent on size. No street parking (ticket & tow area). -Upon booking, you will receive a Rental Agreement via email. Please sign and return the Rental Agreement along with a copy of a government-issued ID that matches the reservation details. These items are required to complete your reservation. -Pet Disclaimer: Properties listed as "Pet Friendly", Only Accept Dog(s), 2 maximum (where allowed), subject to breed and weight restrictions. Pre-Approval is required along with separate pet fees collected after you book. Pet Fee is $50 per night, not to exceed $350, plus taxes. Fee for a 2nd dog is dependent upon breed, weight & approval. See Trip Planning/Pet Policies for more details.
We rent to families and responsible adults only. No house parties. Please see our other Rental Rules and Regulations. This information though deemed accurate is not guaranteed, it is subject to errors, omissions, change of price, or withdrawal without notice. All prices and/or descriptions are subject to change. Although every precaution is taken, errors in prices and/or descriptions do occur on our web site and in printing. We reserve the right to correct any such error.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 3,316 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
2916-245592
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to A Shore Thing - Coastal home w/ foosball & porch?
Yep, A Shore Thing - Coastal home w/ foosball & porch is a short 5-minute walk from Butler Beach.
Fun beach activities include snorkelling, scuba diving and body boarding.
Does A Shore Thing - Coastal home w/ foosball & porch have a pool?
No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.
Is A Shore Thing - Coastal home w/ foosball & porch family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as an arcade, laundry facilities and a gas grill, it's no surprise that A Shore Thing - Coastal home w/ foosball & porch is a hit with families.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at A Shore Thing - Coastal home w/ foosball & porch?
No, A Shore Thing - Coastal home w/ foosball & porch does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at A Shore Thing - Coastal home w/ foosball & porch?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Reviews
A Shore Thing - Coastal home w/ foosball & porch Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.6/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 48 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Bryan S.
12 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and tons of space
The property has easy access to the beach and is not in a super crowded area. House has tons of space and allows privacy for different groups within the house. Top floor has great views othocean
Bryan S.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Sandra P.
22 Oct 2024
Family Gathering
The house is beautiful andnplenty of space for our group of 11 people. The managing company were excellent with communication. You can hear the waves of the beach and great breezes even thiugh you are ine house away from beachfront.
The reason why this is not a top rating is that the living space furniture was stained, carpet stains, chair backs with holes. This is pet friendly as to why we chose it, but living space smelled like a musty dog.
Hurrican Milton came through the week prior and the management company called to say the i side was fine but exterior soffits and ceili g fans were torn away. We k ew this going in but the soffit that remained flapped in the wi d and kept some people up as their bedrooms backed up to the porches.
Also, picture shows a one story house Cross from it with clear views of the beach, when in reality there is a 3 story home being built in its place. So obstructed view straight on.
Overall great weekeknd for the family, but we had to refresh with febreeze when we arrived!
Sandra P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Fayyye S.
5 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Summer Vacation 2024
Lovely home- lots of room for the family and two little ones. It met our needs. Kitchen had everything we needed to make meals. The view was great! Beach access was good too. Couple of things I would recommend- the living room furniture was soiled and dirty- so was the rug. The rug had large stains and very dirty - we have an 8 month old that is crawling-I didn’t want her on the rug. Not enough towels- had to purchase detergent to wash them so we would have clean ones for the week. Otherwise - good place!
Fayyye S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Roland Mathew C.
22 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property but....
My family and I stayed at this property for 5 days and we had a great time. The property was clean and enjoyable.
However, there were a few things that made for small inconveniences and one major thing which is the reason we won't be coming back to this property for our next family vacation to St. Augustine.
The reason my family and I will not be coming back to this property is because after my family and I returned home, the management company contacted me saying that they charged my card $320 extra dollars because they found "evidence" of us having pets in the house during our stay.
We never had any animals or pets in the house during our stay.
I emailed the management company back asking for additional information, explaining we never had any pets in the house and that I was not happy with them charging my card without them contacting me first and the property management company simply never responded.
There were cameras in the house that the company could have checked to verify we never had pets in the house but they chose to lose my continued business over $320 of fraudulent fees. Bad customer service.
The small inconveniences:
The house has 5 bedrooms and sleeps 12, however the property management company only left us one roll of paper towels and one dishwasher pod for our entire stay.
I'm not suggesting that this ruined our trip but we paid a significant amount of money for this property and expected a bit more from the management company on this front.
Roland Mathew C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth K.
20 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spring Break
Great spot, great house, easy transaction.
Kenneth K.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
gayle s., Monticello
16 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Beach House with a minor hiccup
The house was beautiful and just as advertised for the most part. We stayed 5 weeks with my husband periodically flying back to Iowa to work as he hasn’t retired, yet. I had the place to myself (& Gilmore our Frenchie) with each of our adult daughters taking a week to visit with the grandchildren ages 8 mths, 4, 14 & 16.
Everyone enjoyed the area and of course the easy access to the beach.
The only sour note was the neighbor woman that lived directly across Pelican way.
A very unhappy person. Made sure I knew not to “come near her property or she will call the police and I do not have to warn you. This is your warning!” Told my daughter she needed to go on a treadmill & would often make an “off comment” whenever any of us were outside. Caught site of her with binoculars pointed @ the house, even! The day we drove home, we hooked up a U Haul trailer to our van to bring things we had stored in a storage unit in St Augustine. We parked it at the end of the drive to load what I had brought down at the start of the vacay and she stood on her deck with her phone and said, “I’m videoing you so I will have this if you are stealing from that house”
I can understand why no one would want to live near her full time…better to have renters! Lol
gayle s.
Stayed 35 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Logan L.
27 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful and Clean!
This home was such a wonderful place to stay for our family and we are so glad we booked it! The beds were comfortable and the views were amazing! It was an easy, short walk to the beach and enjoyed spending time on the covered porches in the evenings. We had a great stay and I would definitely recommend this home to anyone looking for a vacation rental!
Logan L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Robert H.
15 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Venue for a Family Reunion
This is a beautiful property with so many wonderful highlights! Location was unbeatable within a quiet family oriented neighborhood. Views of the Atlantic from the upper level were unsurpassed. Don't give this home a second thought...........Just book it!
Robert H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Raymond B.
7 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Our stay was wonderful the property is beautiful the kitchen has top shelf appliances spent most of our time on the third floor enjoying the amazing view of the ocean. We would definitely stay here again
Raymond B.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Debra B.
14 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
I enjoyed the sunrise every morning on the third floor. Gorgeous every day.
We had a great visit at Butler Beach. House was well equipped from the kitchen to the beach towels and toys in the garage. The only problem for my family was the parking. The driveway only had room for three vehicles. Since my family traveled from different areas, it was a problem for us. You could park in a commercial parking lot, but not knowing the area, it was a concern.
Debra B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Donna G.
22 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to stay
It was comfortable as we had extended family staying with us and the space allowed enough room spread out the sleeping arrangements and we had enough bathrooms for everyone to get ready to go out! Close to restaurants and other areas of interest. All in all a perfect place!
Donna G.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Heather P.
17 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, loved the view!
We had plenty of room for everyone, close to st. Aug/ communication was wonderful!
Heather P.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
8/10 Good
Mandy S., Knoxville, TN
13 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Accurate Listing
We really enjoyed our long weekend. The property is beautiful and description was very accurate. Had a brief issue with cleaners but it was resolved quickly. Neighbors do NOT like that there is a rental in their "working neighborhood" but we were not at the house very much. Our weekend weather wasn't the greatest for beach time so we took off on motorcycle. Overall great long weekend!
Mandy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gary R.
23 Feb 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Our time at A Shore Thing
This home is amazing! We have stayed at several rental vacation properties and never have we felt so welcome. There are so many great things about this home they are too many to list. From the towels being laid out with individual use toiletries to the brand new appliances. Everything was perfect about this home. Also a shout out to Pie at Suncoast properties for a great check-in experience.
Gary R.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
anita s.
22 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway with family
The home
Lived up to all promises! The only thing that should’ve been communicated more was that the 5th bedroom had a trundle bed
anita s.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
10/10 Excellent
Gwen P.
24 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
3 generations
We stayed for 5 nights while attending a wedding close by. The property was more spacious than we anticipated with lots of room for grandparents, parents, and young children. We were provided everything we needed for our stay and the kitchen was well equipped for cooking our meals. The beach is just a short walk away, not requiring crossing of any busy streets. The views and sunrises are beautiful, and the area is serene.
Gwen P.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021
8/10 Good
Abbey B.
20 Dec 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, great location, easy to check in and out.
Beautiful and clean home with a perfect ocean view, easy walking distance to beach, just 10 minutes outside of downtown St. Augustine.
Abbey B.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Terrie J., Houston, TX
10 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
Our family was in St. Augustine for the memorial of a loved one. Despite the circumstances, this was a perfect house. We were able to gather, laugh, and enjoy time together. Gretchen was especially fantastic .. she arranged to have a brand new pack & play delivered for our little nephew. We hope to return for much happier occasions in the future!
Terrie J.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
10/10 Excellent
Diana S., San Antonio, Texas
24 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely beach home
Property was lovely, clean, spacious, functional...perfect for life long friends of a certain age to spend quality time together; however it provided accommodations for each of us to “escape” to our own quiet space.
Diana S.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
3 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property and Location
First off the pictures don’t do the house justice. It was more beautiful and spacious. Nice location with beautiful ocean views.
Quiet neighborhood and close to restaurants and stores.
The elevator was perfect because my elderly mother sometimes has to use a wheelchair. Being able to drive on the beach also insured she got a close look at the ocean. She loves sitting out on the balcony daily.
Kitchen was well equipped and everything was spotless.
Beds were comfortable. Master shower is heavenly.
We had a smaller group than was planned but it worked out great because we had plenty of room to spread out.
The cherries on top were being in a great location to see the SpaceX lift-off and learning a historic home where MLK Jr stayed is right across the street. The owner was very friendly telling us all about his new home.
We will visit again.
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Montyne M.
27 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean and convenient
We thoroughly enjoyed our week at the beach in this beautiful house. It was spotless. The house is spacious, well laid out, and beautifully appointed. Pedestrian access to the beach was just a couple of doors down and car access was just a couple of more doors down. (We used the cart for some trips, but when everyone was going at once, we piled everything in the car.) The beach was wide and uncrowded. The property is also conveniently located to restaurants, shopping, and St. Augustine. My only ding would be that the beach chairs, boogie boards, etc are not in good shape, and we had to purchase a few things. Also, the outdoor furniture on the uppermost deck (which I'm sure gets nearly constant use) needs refreshing. But no complaints! Thanks for a lovely time!
Montyne M.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
8/10 Good
Ann W.
19 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
A shore thing house
The property was beautiful as well as the location. Communication with the property manager was poor. There was miscommunication between the messages received from Vrbo and what the property manager had to say and then the property manager wouldn’t respond in a timely manner when what she said didn’t happen. The listing says it could house 14 which it had beds for but not enough linens/wash clothes. We ended up buying what we needed and left it for the next people. The light/ceiling fan fixture in the bunk bedroom did not work and was reported to the property manager the next morning after arrival and was never fixed. It appeared as if it was missing the light bulb needed but was nothing that could be bought cheaply at the store. So the kids didn’t have any light in their room the whole week we stayed.
The house was clean, the neighborhood was quiet, the beach was family friendly and clean. There were all kinds of games to keep the kids occupied. We brought a baby gate fir the 18 month old and used the elevator to get to and from the third floor so the other kids wouldn’t scratch up the walls. The view of the ocean was amazing! Overall this was a wonderful place to vacation!
Ann W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Scott H.
1 Mar 2021
Great spot!
Beautiful home! There are a few small things that needed to be repaired however in all it was a great home with a great view
Scott H.
Stayed 48 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
James B.
28 Nov 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility is a "Shore Thing"
The while family really had a great time! Everything we needed was close in the area. Property was very clean! Will definitely be back!
James B.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
10/10 Excellent
Sarah R.
13 Aug 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was fabulous
We had such a great vacation at this beautiful beautiful home. Perfect location, love the decorations and the cleanliness. All in all we were extremely happy.