8 MINUTE WALK TO THE PLAZA DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN.
UV LIGHT INSIDE OF AIR HANDLER.
Great location! This 2bed/2bath cottage with on-site parking for 2 vehicles is ideally located in the quiet and architecturally charming Lincolnville neighborhood only 4 blocks from Flagler College (7 minute walk) and a 10 minute drive to local beaches.
Per City of St. Augustine regulations, large events/gatherings/parties are prohibited.
THIS IS NOT A BACHELOR/BACHELORETTE/ WEDDING PARTY/SPRING BREAK, ECT. PARTY HOUSE. IF YOU INTEND TO THROW A PARTY, PLEASE RENT A PARTY HOUSE ELSEWHERE.
The host purchased the property in 2013, and fully rehabilitated the structure.
SOUND DEADENING FEATURES:
1) Bedrooms 1 & 2 are separated by a sound deadening wall.
2) All interior and exterior doors are solid wood.
3) Bedroom 1 has two(2) entry doors that when closed, significantly reduce sound traveling between Bedroom 1 and great room.
4) All windows are hurricane impact rated.
5) Bedroom 1's walk-in closet is a great space to setup a pack 'n play for parents traveling with babies.
While the house's heated and cooled space is 988 square feet, the sound deadening features combined with tall ceilings make the house feel larger. Additionally, the approximately 300 square foot covered front porch with 6 ceiling fans provides additional space for guests to spread out. The front porch roof has a radiant heat barrier, which helps reduce heat transfer during the hot summer months.
The cottage has two (2) bedrooms and two (2) bathrooms. The master bedroom has a private bathroom (Bathroom 1), while Bathroom 2 with claw foot tub is accessed from the living room common area, next to Bedroom 2's door.
Queen size bed in the master bedroom (Bedroom 1). Two (2) twin size beds in Bedroom 2.
Inside, guests will find tall ceilings with Douglas fir beams, exposed duct work, solid pine hardwood flooring, windows trimmed with reclaimed heart pine, and tiled bathrooms.
Bedrooms 1 & 2 each have two(2) full size windows.
Great room/kitchen area has a total of 7 full size windows that allow light to pour into the space.
CEILING HEIGHT DETAILS:
Living room and Master Bedroom transition from 10' 8" to 16' tall.
Bedroom 2, both bathrooms, foyer, and kitchen ceilings are 10' 8" tall.
The house does NOT contain any vinyl/laminate flooring materials.
The house is situated on a corner lot, with an active church across the street which holds regular Sunday service.
VACANT LOT NEXT TO HOUSE:
1) Owned by host.
2) Not available for guest use, as this is a separate property which is not included in the rental agreement.
3) See photos with descriptions. Space beyond green fence is not available for guest use.
4) For your viewing pleasure, and to create a verdant buffer between the house and other properties, while at the same time ensuring guests don't have a construction site next door.
This house, being located in such a prime location, feels very private because there are no houses on either side or directly across the street. Guests can relax on the front porch knowing neighbors are not listening to their conversations, and gather in the great room with window blinds open while enjoying the verdant view that has been created.
Guests will have access to the entire house.
Other things to note
NIGHTS OF LIGHTS: November 23, 2024 to January 26, 2025.
The toilets have elongated bowls.
High-quality Charmin Ultra Strong 2-Ply toilet paper rolls are provided.
All smoke detectors cleaned and batteries replaced February 2024.
The property was NOT flooded by 2016 Hurricane Matthew.
The property was NOT flooded by 2017 Hurricane Irma.
The property was NOT flooded by 2019 Hurricane Dorian.
The property was NOT flooded by 2022 Hurricane Ian.
The property was NOT flooded by 2022 Hurricane Nicole.
-The cottage is elevated 10.5 feet above sea level.
The property is NOT listed for sale.
High-speed wi-fi internet.
Fire extinguisher location: Kitchen (see photos). Fire extinguisher is annually inspected and tagged by a technician.
Dishwasher operates quietly at 47 dBA.
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONTING SYSTEM: The thermostat is basic and user friendly. The owner has a preventative maintenance agreement with the company that installed the system, which provides emergency preferential service for after hours/weekend/holiday repairs. The system undergoes regular routine maintenance every 6 months.
TELEVISIONS:
The living room and Bedroom 1 have smart tv's, where guests can watch programs on free channels, or login to their own streaming service.
No traditional cable tv channels provided.
The interior light switches are labeled.
The property and the street are not at risk to tidal flooding (sunny day flooding/nuisance flooding).
This property offers single-stream recycling carts.
Paper towels are provided.
Bars of soap are provided.
Check the calendar for specific dates, as prices may vary.
Street View of the cottage is blurred.
The exterior of the cottage is treated once a month by a local pest control company.
BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES IN SAINT AUGUSTINE:
Dog Rose Brewing Co.
-Approximately 3 minute walk from the cottage.
St. Augustine Distillery
-Approximately 8 minute walk from the cottage.
Ancient City Brewing Downtown Taproom
-Approximately 11 minute walk from the cottage.
Bog Brewing Company
-Approximately 21 minute walk from the cottage.
Old Coast Ales
-Approximately 26 minute walk from the cottage.
Restaurants in Lincolnville:
La Nouvelle
Ice Plant
Fish Camp
Other restaurants within very close walking distance:
One Twenty Three Burger House
St. Augie's Pizza
Parfait Pastry Shop (with Cuban food)
Gringos Tacos
Crave
AIRPORTS (airport code) AND DISTANCE TO COTTAGE:
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) 52 miles.
Orlando International Airport (MCO) 138 miles.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) 298 miles.
Miami International Airport (MIA) 320 miles.
Atlanta (ATL) 380 miles.
State Road A1A is a handful of blocks away from the cottage.
US Post Office:
Located at 99 King Street, which is 4 blocks from the house.
INTERACTION WITH GUESTS:
1)The host lives close to the property, and is available 24/7 to respond to any questions, issues, or concerns.
2)The host owns the separate vacant lot next door, which is landscaped with palm trees and other plants that require watering, and also has a shed (not for guest use). The front of the house also has plants that require watering, and as such you can reasonably expect to see the host watering plants during your visit.
3)The host mows the grass using a small battery powered push mower, which is much quieter than a gas mower. The host will contact guests before mowing the grass.
4)Trash is collected on Tuesday, and recycling on Friday. The host will manage the trash carts, which are located out the back door.
5) Guests can expect the host will NOT come onto the front porch unannounced.
6) If guests would like the host to be more communicative about the above items, just let the host know.
EXTERIOR SECURITY CAMERAS ON PROPERTY:
2 cameras monitor the on-site parking. 1 camera monitors the front porch stairs. 1 camera monitors the street intersection. 1 camera monitors the rear yard walk thru gate. 1 camera monitors the rear entrance stairs.
CHECK-OUT PROCEDURE:
Guest will NOT be given a list of chores to complete at check-out. Simply lock the door and leave. Host prefers to take care of everything.
