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Sunset Charm in Downtown St Augustine ★★★★★

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Pool
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Beach

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Entire house boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

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St. Augustine, FL
  • San Sebastian Winery
    13 min walk
  • Flagler College
    17 min walk
  • Ponce de Leon Hotel
    2 min drive
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    9 min drive

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About this property

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You'll have the entire house boat to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sunset Charm in Downtown St Augustine ★★★★★

Summary:
Beautifully decorated luxurious 36' Beneteau Oceanis sailboat, located uniquely outside historic Downtown St. Augustine, 5 min from St. George St.

Enjoy morning coffee with dolphins & evening cocktails overlooking a gorgeous sunset in the San Sebastian River.

These are dockside charters that can be captained vessels. Subject to our captain's availability, weather, and tides.

Please message us about our additional rates and availability for our captain-chartered private cruises!

The Space:
Very comfortable sailboat that sleeps 4 easily. Plenty of room to move around with a double size bed in each cabin (Bedroom).

-Private Beneteau Oceanis Sail boat
-Two Staterooms with Full beds in each
-Mini Fridge
-Bathroom w/shower, manual pump toilet
-Large new bathroom facilities with showers at Marina
- Air Conditioning (portable a/c unit)
-WiFi
-TVs with Roku
-Kitchen with refrigerator, single hot plate, Keurig coffee maker
-Radio
-No pets allowed (please see our pet friendly listings)

Important: Our properties are protected by SUPERHOG, the digital trust platform that enables Hosts, Operators and Guests to confidently transact in the short-term rentals space.

Please note that once you have booked, you will be contacted by SUPERHOG directly to verify yourself. Please make sure this is completed prior to check-in.

Q: Location?
A: English Landing less than 1-mile to the heart of the historic district. A five minute Uber away!
The boat is located in a private marina where our boat is slipped. This accommodation is for people looking for peace and tranquility over the river in the St. Augustine historic district.

Q: How can I see all of your places for rent?
A: Click on our Airbnb profile (the round photo) & scroll all the way to the bottom below the aggregated reviews (on Mobile) or look to the left (on Desktop). You’ll see all of our listings - or check them out on our profile


Q: 1 Night Reservations?

A: Yes! You can instant book or send us an inquiry!

Q: Is it comfortable?
A: VERY! Our boats are designed with live-aboard / stay-aboard in mind with all the creature comforts of home. Fully stocked kitchenettes, premium furnishings, updated HVAC, TV, coffee makers… etc.

Q: Wifi?
A: The Marina is equipped with a WiFi network. Codes will be provided shortly prior to check-in

Q: Any restaurants close by?
A: TONS! Some of St. Augustine’s best are within a mile of the marina.

There is also a gorgeous waterside food truck park in The English Landing Marina. Features the area's most loved food trucks. Open 11-8 daily. Enjoy dining at our umbrella-covered picnic tables spaced ten feet apart. Handicap accessible and pet friendly.

Q: How to book:
A: If you don’t have any questions after reading over the FAQ below then simply instant book. If you send an inquiry we’ll respond promptly, if not immediately.

Q: Why is the price so different for my dates?
A: Airbnb automatically sets our prices based on demand & seasonality. If you don’t search with exact dates Airbnb shows the lowest price throughout the season. Prices range from $99 per night for weekday day-of bookings in January all the way to $499 per night for weekends during peak season summer and everywhere in-between.

Q: Bathroom… explain!

(Please be advised that there is only cold water available on the boat until further notice. The bathroom facility at the marina have hot water available)

A: The boat is equipped with a water heater ensuring you get hot water throughout the boat. You'll always have enough hot water to enjoy a 10 - 15 minute shower. The boat has a full sized marine toilet that is easy to use as long as you follow our simple instructions. And there is a marina bathroom facility with traditional showers and toilets.

Q: Heat? Air Conditioning?
A: Our boats are equipped with BOTH ample Heat & Air Conditioning. No matter the time of year you can be assured that you will be staying in a climate controlled & comfortable environment. This boat is equipped with a portable AC unit.

Q: Can we take the boats out & drive them?
A: We have our own captain to charter the vessels. We do not have bare bone charters. Please message us about our private cruises.

Q: Can we check-in early?
A: Early check-in is available as early as 2pm for an additional fee of $20. Early check-in is subject to availability

Q: Can I checkout late?
A: We will do our best. Most days there’s someone checking in the same day there’s a checkout but we try & go above and beyond if this is requested. Subject to availability and charges may apply.

Q: What to expect that's different than a hotel?
A: It's a boat, it is a unique FUN experience. There may be noises and smells that you'd expect from a boat. Pumps, motors, ocean water, etc. Every boat is broken the day it hits the water, especially salt water. We take great care of our fleet but we expect guests to tell us if anything isn’t working properly & we will PROMPTLY respond & will try to repair it in a timely manner.

Q: Waves?
A:. There is still a small amount of wave action and you'll feel a slight rock from time-to-time. If there's a bad storm or the wave action gets to a point that your stay is no longer enjoyable, we will do our best (no guarantees) to work out alternative accommodations for you. Your comfort is our top priority. 99% of the time the marina is almost totally flat and calm. If there is a tropical storm or hurricane warning issued in our county we offer full credits toward another stay on any of our vessels to accommodate the situation

Q: Do you allow pets?
A: Not on this vessel. Please look at our pet friendly listings!

Q: Can we hold events or parties?
A: No. This is a place to relax. We ask that there be no events or parties on the boats so the other guests can enjoy their stay. Quiet time after 10pm.

Q: Is the marina safe?
A: VERY. We have 24/7 surveillance. The parking lot & dock is well lit & the marina is right off US-1 which is one of the main roads in St. Augustine. All boats lock from inside & you can padlock the door when you leave if you wish to lock up your belongings. We’re here daily looking over the fleet.

Q: Handicap accessible?
A: No. You'll need to get on the boat which requires a 1-2' step and there are steps on the boat. The deck stairs are steep and you'll need to be sure footed.

Q: Parking?
A: Yes, you can park your car. Since it’s a small private marina the walk to the parking lot from the boat is only roughly yards away

Q: What if there is a hurricane advisory?
A: If there are hurricane advisories issued in the local area we are happy to move the reservations to a later date or issue a full credit toward another reservation with us. This credit can also be applied to our cruises and is transferable to other vessels.

Other Things to Note:
*** Please note: This is like a camping experience on the water in beautiful Downtown St. Augustine. These boats are here to provide a unique experience getting you close to the historic district and next to the marine life. Please do not mistake this experience with a house. Enjoy the breeze and open the windows during the day. A/C is constantly flowing and is great at night but may not be as strong as central A/C. We have built an entire bathroom facility right next to the dock equipped with great showers and restrooms. Please use them entirely if you are not used to boat smells. Boat bathrooms do not have the same plumbing. We do our absolute best to accommodate all our guests needs with constant communication and we’re here to make sure you enjoy your time in St. Augustine! ***

You get to park for free as close to the boat as possible - about 50 yards away. There are dock carts if you want to use them to haul your luggage and stuff down the ramp to the boat.

You will be given all instructions needed to access the boat for your stay prior to arrival. We are always available to answer any questions or concerns for you, and we do our best to address any individual problems ASAP for you to ensure you have an enjoyable stay! Your satisfaction is our #1 goal and we strive to be 5-star hosts!

Please take off your shoes before entering the boat the soles will scuff the wood.

Every time you leave the boat and upon check-out please make sure you close all hatches and windows. You never know when it'll rain in Florida!

The bathroom on the boat can be used for number 1's. Otherwise there can be odors from the tank. There is a bathroom facility for everything else!

Our boat is equipped with a manual pump toilet. There are instructions on how to use it in the check-in guide and extra resources in our House Manual. We will also show you how it works when we meet.

Showering on the boat is okay and we have showers in the bathroom facility as well!

We appreciate our military, law enforcement, first responders, nurses, and offer a 10% discount! Simply book with us and send us a form of proof, and we will apply the discount in the form of a credit back to you.
During your stay at this houseboat, you're just a quick walk from San Sebastian River. Features include a gym.
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Flagler College and a few minutes from St. George Street
This houseboat offers its guests a fitness center. The front desk is open around the clock.

This St. Augustine houseboat is smoke free.

Property manager

Dream Aboard

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge (mini)
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Dock

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Fitness centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property does not allow children.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Sunset Charm in Downtown St Augustine ★★★★★ Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

3.0/10

Amenities

3.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

3.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Artur, Chiacgo

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for one night in April 2024, couldnt wait foe the morning to come quicker Horrible boat property. Dont be fooled by the pictures online. The boat is run down, ac inop, tv/internet inop. Cant use the bathroom, bad odor Listing not as portrayed
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

lyle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dear Dream Aboard, I had high aspirations to give your company a 5-star review and I wish I could. My wife and I love to travel and not stay in the normal everyday brick and mortar style hotels. We chose your Sailboat based on the pictures, description, as well as the location. 5 Star for location, 2 Star for pictures vs actual, 2 Star for description, let me explain, the location was amazing, close to everything, and the marina is just top notch. Let's talk about the Munch Marina, in your description this should be a MAJOR focal point which was not. We did NOT have any idea what was within our reach until we actually arrived. You should go into more detail about Munch Marina, it's a very cool environment to say the least, I spoke with other guests staying in your Boatels and none of them had an idea as well. Pictures let's just say that the pictures are not close to accurate, that is being very nice. I will leave it there. Description of the vessel, well not having HOT water was not listed, all the other vessels were the same according to the other guests as well, the major inconvenience of having to take a shower at the marina was not a plus, now if you had stated this prior it might have made it a little easier. The manual toilet was not an issue except for when you flushed the horrible smell of a septic system went through the whole boat, and this was only going #1, neither healthy nor romantic. The sailboat is very dated and that's the issue.

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun spot!
Definitely a fun experience with food trucks right there at the docks!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
All Aboard!!
It was a fun experience to stay on a boat for a few days, the view of the water was unbeatable. Cabin was a bit smaller than expected, but well organized.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Ivan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A new experience
This was a new and exciting experience. Great sunrise from the back of the boat. This is not a hotel room on the water, but very charming. Everything on a boat is small, and tall people learn to duck. We enjoyed it. The listing says 1 bathroom but small boat toilets are different and they recommend doing #2 on land to avoid smell issues.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Cavan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Wonderful location easy to find even though there’s construction on the main road. Beautiful ship my only concerns if I had to mention them would be the mattress were a bit thin and wasn’t sure how to lock the cabin for when we weren’t there
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely
A really fun place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

4/10 Poor

Cordelia A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Overnight sailboat experience
While traveling with a friend we decided to stay somewhere other than a hotel and experience an overnight on a sailboat. Access to the vessel was okay and the marina was as described. However, once on the vessel our experience went south. We noticed a foul odor coming from the bathroom. The toilet had not been cleaned and it was clogged and would not flush. We immediately reached out to the owner but did not get a response until the following morning. It was very inconvenient as we had to use the bathroom facilities at the main marina. The thought for the overnight experience was fun but the actual stay was not so fun. We would not recommend this to travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

mirna a.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice
quick..wish it was a longer
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Joseph B.

Beautiful Spot
Communication was spotty at best. They claimed to have sent me numerous Emails, which never arrived! The outlets and light needed new fuses, no Hot water and you weren’t allowed to fully use the bathroom! Despite everything that wasn’t square, I’d go again!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rain rain go away
This was a super fun stay. It rained which made sleeping even better 😉 I wish we had more time (we were passing through) as I love St Augustine. And the rain kept us inside more then out. However first thing as we opened hatched and came up a dolphin passed by. It made my day!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G., FLEMING ISLAND

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience in cozy comfort
Great experience in the sailboat, it was very clean and nice. Check in and check out was very easy and clear.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
This was perfect, exactly as described. The boat was in great condition. AC was super cold. Communication was clear and easy. Check in was a breeze. There’s a food truck market right at the docks. Close to historic St Augustine. Will stay here again.

8/10 Good

chris a.

Liked: Cleanliness
Was a little smaller than I expected. Air conditioning was very good . Paper towels would be a good
It was relaxing close to town . Everything in working order
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
From Sunrise to sunset, spectacular!
We have never stayed on a boat before and were really looking forward to the experience. We were not disappointed. Fabulous eatery within footsteps. So enjoyable to leave the hectic, busy area of downtown St Augustine and retreat to our cozy stay aboard! As an artist, I loved painting downtown St Augustine but equally enjoyed painting boats in the marina. Loved every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Deborah S.

not a pleasant experience
Although the property owner tried to address our concerns it was not in a timely manner. We couldn't flush the toilet the second day, although it flushed fine the day before. He took an hour reply to three emails, finally responding by saying he was sending someone, but by that time we had already booked a hotel. I later received an emailing three hours later saying it was fixed. In the meantime it was raining, lightning and thundering and I guess we were supposed to walk up the metal gangplank in that to use the restroom! They refused a refund for the second night stating it was our fault that it wouldn't flush (why did it flush ok the first day??). The beds are 2 inch mats - very hard and uncomfortable. The blankets are 60 inch long throws, not blankets. You couldn't run 2 heaters at once, the circuit blew. The ladder up to the boat isn't attached and slipped around in the rain; not safe. The coffee offered was the cheapest stuff (green mountain), we didn't bother. The boat leaks in the rain over the toilet so in the middle of the night it dripped on my shoulder and I walked into a puddle of water. All of my concerns were mentioned when requesting a refund, but all they did was focus on why it was our fault! I have been a host, I always listened to my guests, if someone had told me these things were wrong I would have refunded the WHOLE amount. Don't waste your time or money. ps my friend has spent many weekends on the boat she owned, so we weren't complete novices. Don't fall for their excuses - we had a terrible experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness
Lacking in communication
The check in process was terrible (apparently a big secret) I blame this on the property manager/owner. We had no idea where the property was located until 24 or less hours before arrival. Coming from a distance away made this a problem. Several phone calls later I was able to get the information. The property management wants you to wash your dishes before leaving but doesn't provide dish towels or a plug to hold water in the sink. There was no bathing item either. (Soap or washcloth)

4/10 Poor

Kitty O.

Not A Dream!
Our experience was awful. We tried to make the best of our stay but ended up packing up and leaving at 12:05 a.m. The boat had such a strong smell that it irritated our nostrils and lungs. My husband is retired Navy and he was appalled at the lack of sleeping space on this vessel. While the main area did stay cool the cabin was so hot we couldn’t begin to fall asleep. VERY Disappointed! Complete waste of our hard earned money. We ended up driving 3 1/2 hours home w/ no sleep to avoid wasting any more money. This was for our Anniversary so you can imagine how truly disappointing it was for us. NO!! I would NOT recommend this vessel to anyone.

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique getaway!
My husband and I decided to book this unique experience for our one year anniversary, and it did not disappoint! Right on the water, all electrical and AC worked fine, and easy check in process. Would 100% recommend this to anyone looking for something a little different and fun!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020