Welcome to the best view in St Augustine! This 3BR, 2BA bungalow is the perfect way to experience the city. Bike rentals and the trolley are only a minutes walk. Be free to soak in the marsh views that change with the tide while you sip your morning coffee. With a BBQ, fully stacked kitchen, and board games you may never want to leave! Nestled just outside of downtown, this location is ideal for those who want spacious living and serenity, but have the option to be at the beach or DT in minutes.
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🌿 Welcome to Marsh View Ranch — Your Peaceful Southern Sanctuary 🌅🌴
Perfectly situated between downtown St. Augustine and the beach, Marsh View Ranch gives you the best of both worlds: close to the action, yet tucked away just enough to unwind, recharge, and savor your own slice of Floridian paradise 🌊✨
Whether you’re here for a family gathering, a friends’ getaway, or a romantic weekend escape, this home delivers comfort, charm, and memorable moments for every guest.
⭐️ THE HIGHLIGHTS
📍 Unbeatable location — just 2 miles to downtown & quick access to the beach (easy transport options 🚎)
🛏 3 bedrooms, sleeps 8 comfortably: 2 king beds, 1 queen bed, 2 pullouts
💤 Luxurious bedding, sheeting, towels & pillows
☕️ Coffee bar + Keurig with starter packs
🍳 Full kitchen w/ cookware, range, oven, hood & wine cooler
📺 Huge TV + FAST 650+ Mbps WiFi
🌅 Massive backyard with unmatched Marsh views — watch the tide rise in the morning & fall in the afternoon
🐶 Dog-friendly: fenced yard, dog bath, bowls, shampoo, towels
🔥 Fire pit w/ bistro string lights
🍔 BBQ grill + side burner
🧺 Washer/dryer
🚗 Free on-site parking (2 driveways!)
🧩 Board games & Xbox 360
🔢 Self check-in
🧻 Toiletry starter packs
🛍 Major grocery & retail stores <10 minutes away
✅ Tile/laminate floors throughout
🖥 Dedicated workspace
📍 LOCATIONS
✈️ Airports
Jacksonville Airport: ~52 miles
Orlando Airport: ~129 miles
🏋️ Gyms
Anastasia Fitness: ~8 miles
Bailey’s Gym: ~8 miles
Planet Fitness: ~9 miles
🏊 Pools
Ocean Grove RV Resort – $10/day passes
🌳 Parks
Ron Parker Park (playground, dog park, tennis & basketball courts): ~1.5 miles 🐕🎾
North Beach Park (with lock bridge): ~1.5 miles 🌴
Anastasia State Park: ~8 miles 🌊
North Shore Community Center: ~2.7 miles (also has courts)
🎾 Tennis / Basketball / Pickleball Courts
Ron Parker Park: ~1.5 miles 🎾🏀
Treaty Park (dedicated pickleball courts): ~8 miles 🏓
North Shore Community Center: ~2.7 miles
🎶 Entertainment
St. Augustine Amphitheater: ~4.5 miles
🏰 Downtown St. Augustine
Historic Downtown: ~2 miles
🌿 A Warm Welcome
Your vacation begins the moment you pull into either of the two spacious driveways. A charming laurel-green bistro set rests at the entryway, perfect for a morning cup of joe or an evening nightcap ☕️🍷.
Open the door and feel the inviting presence of Marsh View Ranch surround you. The living room greets you with a jumbo L-shaped couch and a booming 65" TV, ready for movie nights or unwinding after a sun-filled beach day 📺😎.
🛏 Master Suite (Beyond the Barn Door)
To the left, behind the sliding barn door, the master suite awaits:
✨ A dedicated workspace with blazing-fast 650+ Mbps internet
✨ A custom farmhouse headboard giving the room a cozy, crafted touch
✨ Perfect balance of comfort + productivity
Ideal for travelers mixing business and pleasure.
🛁 Two Thoughtfully Stocked Bathrooms
To the right of the living room, you’ll find the main bathroom and two spare bedrooms.
Both bathrooms include:
🧴 Shampoo, conditioner, body wash
🧼 Makeup towels + hand towels
🧺 Soft bath towels
Everything is ready so you can pack light.
🐠 Bedroom 2: The Goldfish Room
Bright, fun, and inviting:
– Plush queen bed
– Pull-out futon (shockingly comfortable!)
– Large walk-in closet for all your luggage and more
– Hangers + essentials included
Perfect for families or extra guests.
🌿 Bedroom 3: The Fern Room
A serene retreat with:
– A dreamy king bed (cloud-level comfort ☁️)
– A sunny mustard chair that folds into a twin sleeper
– A HUGE 4’ × 12’ walk-in closet
– Back-window views where morning cranes often wander through the marsh 🐦
Wake up feeling refreshed and connected to nature.
🍽 Dining Room & Chef’s Kitchen
Past the ivory columns, you’ll find a space built for gathering.
The dining room features:
🔥 An electric fireplace set in white shiplap
✨ A beautiful acacia wood dining table
💡 A glowing Edison-bulb chandelier perfect for group photos
The kitchen is fully loaded:
👨🍳 4-burner range + large oven
🍳 Non stick pots, pans, bakeware & sheets
🥤 Blender, food processor, toaster
🍷 Wine cooler stocked with space for your favorite reds & whites
Gordon Ramsay would be impressed.
Coffee lovers — enjoy your Keurig pods or good old-fashioned American pot coffee ☕💛
🌞 Boho Sunroom With Marsh Views
Continue toward the back, and the boho sunroom opens up with its eclectic charm and floor-to-ceiling light. Enjoy views of the backyard, lounge deck, and firepit.
Full of entertainment options:
🎲 Scrabble
♟ Checkers
🃏 Cards
🎉 St. Augustine-opoly — essential for anyone wanting to feel like a local
A cozy space for morning sun or late-night fun.
🌳 The Outdoor Oasis
The backyard is where Marsh View Ranch truly shines ✨
Step onto the tiled deck to find:
🪑 Two outdoor tables + seating for 8
🌳 Shade from a 30-ft birch tree
☂️ A 10-ft umbrella for sun protection
💡 Solar-powered umbrella lights for evening ambiance
Enjoy lemonade, iced tea, and breezy conversations under the Florida sky.
The fenced backyard stretches over 3,000 sq ft of open grass leads up to fully fenced marsh
Relax in the tree-hanging swing chair — legs up, stress down, pure weightless bliss 🌿💆♂️
🔥 Firepit Nights You’ll Never Forget
Gather around the firepit surrounded by glowing overhead bistro lights ✨
– Ample seating
– Easy on/off switch
– Outdoor plug for phones
– Retractable hose for peace of mind
Bring marshmallows, snacks, and your favorite stories — this is where memories are made 🔥🌙.
🐾 Dog-Friendly Everything
Your furry family is welcome here!
We provide:
🛁 Dog bath
🍽 Water & food bowls
🧼 Dog towels + shampoo
🌳 Fully fenced yard
This might become your dog’s favorite vacation spot too.
🌟 Your Southern Marsh Escape Awaits
Marsh View Ranch blends comfort, convenience, and the peaceful charm of a marsh-side sanctuary. From sunrise tides to starlit firepit nights, every moment here is designed to help you unwind, reconnect, and feel right at home 🌅
💸 Stay Longer, Save More! We offer deep weekly discounts for 7+ nights, and even bigger savings for monthly stays. Extend your trip right on the calendar to see automatic pricing — or send us a quick message to learn about special long-term rates!
You will have access to the entire home and lot.
We will do our best to offer any help you need, but we offer a self check-in that is 100% fully automated should that be what you prefer.
The coveted Fullerwood neighborhood is close to the Fullerwood park and has multiple tasty restaurants and hang out spots all in walking distance. Dos coffee is a trendy coffee shop that has tasty pastries and wine too. For desserts, hit up Creme da la Cocoa. The Trolley pickup, Fountain of Youth, and the Old Jail are all easily reached by foot!
A 1 minute walk up the road and you will be at Dos Coffee – one of the trendiest, and tastiest coffee and wine shops in St Augustine. Across the street, is Crème de la Cocoa – all the rage in St Augustine when it comes to sweets and baked goods.
Kitty corner from these shops is the red Trolley pickup. Get yourself a trolley pass for the day and you can hop on and off at different areas of St Augustine and not have to worry about the craziness of parking downtown. Also, there are bike rentals within a 1 minute walk of the house. There are multiple modes of transportation to get to and from the Marsh View Ranch.
You are less than 2 miles from both Vilano Beach, and St Augustine downtown. Take your pick or just spend the weekend here and never leave.
St Augustine has so much offer, the Marsh View Ranch is the perfect jumping off point to get the most of out of your visit. With plenty of live music, world renowned restaurants, beach and downtown settings, as well as exclusive wine and beer offerings, St augustine is sure to satisfy even the most sophisticated traveler.
Safety:
The hallways are lit with photosensor nightlights, so you can see your way at night when moving throughout the house. Attached at each photosensor light is an emergency, battery pack powered light, that can be detached and automatically turns into a flashlight. There are multiple escape routes throughout the house that are listed at the bottom of this handout. There is a motion sensor light over the main driveway as well as in the backyard (this one can be turned off).
Below the sink is the fire extinguisher, as well as the first aid kit.
The firepit has a metal grate that at the end of use must be placed back on in order to avoid kicking off embers. There is a hose attached to the house that stretches and can easily reach the firepit area to douse the fire before putting the grate in place.
You will be given a code that only is available to you, it will be given to you 24 hours prior to your departure and is deleted and invalid within hours of checkout.
The Marsh View Ranch is a fantastic place for families and children of all ages. While it is family-friendly, it is not child-proof. Furniture is not bolted into the walls, and drawers and cabinets are not equipped with child safety fasteners or locks. Ultimately, you accept responsibility for the safety of all guests including children <18 years old.
Thank you for booking with us! We truly love our home and look forward to hosting you at the Marsh View Ranch. We ask that all guests read and review our house rules below. Your booking serves as a confirmation that you have read and agree to our house rules and will pay the fees they carry if the rules are broken. The following rules are to protect our property and ensure a comfortable, safe stay for all our guests and respect our neighbors.
Age Requirement/3rd Party bookings:
The minimum age requirement to book the Marsh View Ranch is 25 years old. We do not allow third party bookings (bookings where someone else books for another guest, and will not be present at check-in). If any of these rules are broken, you agree to immediate dismissal from the property w/o refund.
Parking:
Parking is free, included, and plentiful. You will need to verify with us ahead how many cars will be in your party. Again, this is to satisfy local regulations as we need to account for each car on the unit. No cars are allowed on the street.
Additional guest:
Each guest that enters the ranch over the number of guests shown in your booking is subject to an increase of $30/per night. We define a guest as anyone who enters the house. For example, if you have a 3 night booking and have 2 additional guests in, we calculate the price at $30 fee * 2 guests * 3 nights = $180. Please keep this in mind when planning your trip. This is meant to curb parties and other loud gatherings which helps us to provide a quiet environment for all guests as well as to remain in good standing with our neighbors. Also, there are occupancy taxes and local fire marshal regulations that require us to prepare and plan for the exact number of guests overall.
Largely, an accurate guest count also ensures you will be provided enough towels, starter pack bathroom amenities, and sheets to accommodate everyone in your party.
Pets Policy:
We love our furry friends and have a loveable rescue of our own! However, we ask that you please be respectful of our home during your stay. There is a $100 non-refundable pet charge (per pet) which is required for a thorough cleaning of the house between stays. Generally, we max out at 2 dogs per stay. You can request additional dogs, but this is reviewed and accepted upon our discretion. This provides a comfortable experience for the next guest. Unfortunately, cats are not allowed in our home and will be subject to a $500 fine. Additionally, any pets found to be in the home without our knowledge will also be subject to a $500 charge.
When unloading your pets, be sure to keep them on the leash or at anytime while in the front yard. The pets cannot be loose while in the front, but the back is entirely fenced off so this is where they can be off leash.
We ask that you please keep dogs off the furniture. This allows us to remain a dog-friendly home and ensures that any future guests can also enjoy the Marsh View Ranch. For your convenience, we also have a dog wash station outside on the side of the house with provided shampoo to help you keep your pup clean during your stay. There is also a stand with two bowls for food and water for your pup. You are responsible for cleaning up after your dog. Please pick up after your dog in the yard and place all bags in the trash bin on the side of the house. If there are excessive amounts of dog excrement left behind OR excessive dog hair, there will be an extra $100 cleanup charge assessed after checkout.
In order to protect your dogs safety, as well as our home, you agree to kennel your dogs at all times when not present at the house.
Prior to check-in, be sure to tell us your dog’s name for a special welcome!
TV Services:
The unit is equipped with a Roku TV and will require guests to sign into their app accounts. It is the guests responsibility to sign out of their accounts prior to check-out to maintain the integrity of your account. There are two remotes: 1 for the Roku TV, and one to activate the LED lights behind the TV. If you wish to use this light feature, the remote generally will take a few seconds to warm up when the first button is pushed, so hit any button and wait about 5 seconds to activate it, then you can begin to flip through the settings. It is sound and voice activated, and has 4 different strobing options at the bottom of the remote.
Internet Access:
We offer blazing fast internet. To connect, you will be prompted to provide a login and create a password. By using our internet and providing an email address, you agree that you will not be participating in illegal activity and are willing to receive communication via email if need be. This will very similar to accessing internet at an airport, or hotel. These notifications can be canceled at anytime. We do not distribute or sell email addresses. Largely, this is used to ensure that should we get called for any sketchy internet use, we have a record of who was using the internet that day. We guarantee that the internet is paid for, however, should the internet go down we will attempt to fix the issue by scheduling an appointment with Xfinity. Due to the nature of these calls and their scheduling, we are at their mercy. We do not refund for loss of internet as this is out of our control but promise to do everything in our power to get it back and running as soon as possible.
Parties, Smoking, and Noise:
We do not allow any smoking, parties, loud music, or disturbances. We love our neighbors and like to respect their comfort. Therefore, parties are not allowed under any condition. If we get the sense that a party is happening and we are unable to reach you, we will have to alert the online travel agency. Any instance of breaking these rules can result in your booking being immediately canceled. Dates canceled due to a violation of this rule will not be refunded. A $250 fine will be charged for any noise complaints that require intervention. We use surveillance technology in the way of cameras in the front of the house and driveways, we will use this to verify that rules are not broken. There are no cameras inside the house.
Quiet Hours:
Quiet hours are after 10 pm on weekdays, 11 pm on weekends. Please respect our neighbors who live and work in this community. This is a very prestigious area of St Augustine and highly residential, we wish to preserve its integrity as well as maintain our relationship with our neighbors.
Damages:
It is your responsibility as the guest to report any damage you find inside the apartment within the first 4 hours of check-in. We do thorough maintenance checks, but sometimes, we may miss things. When this happens we will confirm that the damage was not your responsibility. However, if no damage is reported within the first 4 hours of the booking, and there is damage found at the end of your stay, the replacement and repair value will be the responsibility of the guest.
Early Check-in & Late Check-Out:
If you want to check in early (ECI) or check out late (LCO), you must request the option at least 24 hours in advance. The cost for either of these is $50. If you are in the house after the check-out time (10 am), you will incur a $100 late check-out charge for every hour beyond the check-out time. This helps us ensure that there is ample time to thoroughly clean the home for our next guests. All ECI and LCO requests are subject to our approval and availability. We are not responsible for guest belongings after check-out time. We will do our best to notify you and return items to you in the event that we find something left behind.
Travel Insurance:
We value our guests’ experience and aim to provide a clear understanding of our weather-related policies. Please review the following carefully:
No Refunds for Weather or Hurricane Threats: Hurricanes are a yearly occurrence in Florida, particularly during hurricane season (June through November). As such, the threat of a hurricane or potential evacuation during your stay is not an acceptable reason for a refund. We do not offer refunds for inclement weather, storms, or hurricanes unless a mandatory evacuation order is issued for St. Augustine or our rental property’s location.
Mandatory Evacuations Only: In the event of a mandatory evacuation, we will issue refunds for any unused portion of your stay.
Traveler’s Insurance is Highly Recommended
We strongly encourage guests to purchase travel insurance, especially for stays during hurricane-prone months. Travel insurance can help protect your reservation investment in case of unexpected disruptions, including weather-related cancellations or evacuations. Many providers offer coverage tailored for such scenarios.
By booking with us, you acknowledge and accept this policy. Thank you for your understanding as we work to ensure the safety and satisfaction of all our guests.
BBQ Grill:
The grill is propane and is a standard grill with side burner. Do not use the grill unless you are comfortable with propane grills and have experience with them. Do not move the grill. If using the BBQ grill, we ask that you clean it after each use. To do so, please turn the burners on high for 5 minutes with the lid down, then turn off the burners, and scrape the grill using the grill scraper. Turn off the propane tank at the end of use.
Firepit:
The firepit is one of the most enjoyable features of the house, however, safety comes first. You must feel comfortable starting a fire on your own, we are not responsible. If you do not feel comfortable working an open fire, please do not use the firepit. There is a metal grate that must be placed on prior to leaving the firepit once you have extinguished it. This is to avoid burning embers leaving the pit. To extinguish the fire at the end of use, there is a retractable house connected to the side of the house at the main driveway. Run the hose through the fence, then turn it on to expand it. It will reach the firepit easily once extended. Before going to bed, be sure to switch off the string lights with the switch attached to the adjacent post.
Plan ahead! Based on local regulations and policies, we cannot provide firewood. However, firewood can be purchased at multiple locations on your way into town – Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, and Ace Hardware are all within 10 minutes of the home.
Landscaping:
Generally, landscaping occurs on Fridays. You may be asked to move your vehicle if parked on the driveway towards the shed side of the house. Depending on the weather, this date may change. We ask that you do your best to work with our landscapers who work so diligently on keeping the yard in tip top shape for guests.
Lost Items:
We are not responsible for any lost items left behind by guests, or items that were shipped to you during your stay. We do make every effort to return items to guests that are of high value, such as electronics, jewelry, etc. You will be required to pay for shipping and a $20 processing charge for any items left behind.
Use of garbage disposal:
The garbage disposal can be turned on with a switch located below the sink. Please be gentle with garbage disposal, and when it is being used always be sure water is running while disposing. Do not put hard or sticky items down the disposal. If you are unsure of what can be put in the disposal, just throw it in the garbage can. If there is any damage to the garbage disposal and a plumber needs to be called, a $75 service charge will be assessed at check out.
Special instructions for Trash removal (sun/mon) and Recycling (wed/thur):
Mondays are trash days at the Marsh View Ranch. We kindly ask that you bring the trash can to the end of the curb if you are at the house on a Sunday. If checking in or are at the house on a Monday, we ask that you return the trash to the side of the house.
Wednesdays are recycling days. We ask that you bring the green recycling bin down to the curb on Wednesday, and back up on Thursday if staying over these weekdays.
Other things to note:
This house is dog friendly and we would like to keep it that way! As mentioned before dogs are not allowed on the furniture in any of the rooms nor are they allowed on the beds. We love our furry friends but if these rules are not respected we will have no choice but to stop permitting dogs.
The pump for the AC unit is located in the master suite. However, it is not generally loud enough to cause any issues. If you have light sleepers in your group, and you are staying at a time when the AC will be on, they may want to use one of the spare bedrooms instead. Please bring earplugs if you consider yourself a light sleeper and wish to use the master suite.
We cannot provide add’l lock codes or provide your unique code to others in your party. You will be solely responsible for the use of your lock code.
We have two cameras on the property and they face public facing spaces only. These are primarily for the safety of the home, and for guests staying on the property. One camera overlooks the driveway, and the other is a doorbell camera. If these are found to be tampered with, you stay will be discontinued without refund. We will check with out internet service provider first to ensure this is not a connection issue.
The backyard is fenced to the end of the marsh. You are responsible for yourself and the other members of your party to make sure no one is playing/hanging beyond the fencing area. Depending on the tide, you can easily step in the marsh without realizing there was water there. This is not a safe area to be exploring, or playing in. We are not responsible for anything that happens if you walk past the firepit area and into the marsh. You enter the marsh at your own risk. You are responsible for keeping an eye on any children and pets.
Check in instructions:
Check in is at 3 pm. You will receive your code w/in 24 hours of arrival. The check-in is self-driven and does not have a key exchange.
Prior to checking out:
Please place all used dishes in the dishwasher and start a clean prior to leaving free of food debris.
All trash should be placed in the bin on the side of the house outside.
Please pick up after your dog in the yard and place all used bags in the trash bin on the side of the house. You are responsible for cleaning up after your dog, if there is excessive amounts of dog excrement left behind OR excessive dog hair there will be an extra $100 service charge assessed after checkout.
If it is summer, set the AC to 78 degrees. If it is winter, set the heat to 68 degrees upon checkout.
Our team will take pictures to document the condition of the home upon check-out. If there is excessive trash in the unit upon check-out, we will charge an additional $100 deep clean charge.
Amenities
