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Endless Summer in Downtown St. Augustine

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Beach
Exterior
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire house boat

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Endless Summer in Downtown St. Augustine

Summary:
Beautifully decorated 30' catalina 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.

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

The Space:
Very comfortable 30 foot Catalina sailboat that sleeps 3. Plenty of room to move around with a kitchenette, decorated seating, and one double V-berth and a single Quarter berth bed on each end of the boat.

-Private Catalina Sail boat
-Full V Berth bed (sleeps two) and a full Quarter berth bed (sleeps one)
-Marine Air Conditioning
-Heat
-Mini Fridge
-Bathroom manual pump toilet
-Large new bathroom facilities with showers at Marina
-WiFi
-Kitchenette with refrigerator, toaster, keurig (K-cup) coffee maker, hot plate
-Pets allowed

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.

WHAT YOU SHOULD CONSIDER:
• CLASSIC: Our boat is classic, which is a polite way to say that it’s a little old. It’s clean and well maintained, but does have some age and outdoor related wear.
• SMALL SPACE: This studio, 1 bathroom vessel measures 446 square feet. It’s perfect for 2 guests, but can sleep up to 3 guests in a pinch (though it may feel snug at full capacity).
• BOAT BATHROOM: Boats have different bathrooms and are best for #1's so we built a marina bathroom facility exclusively for our Airbnb guests equipped with traditional showers and toilets

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 big is the space?
A: Taller sailors may need to duck but at 6'3" you can still stand tall. Photos may not be accurate to size. For more spacious vessels please visit our bigger listings available.

Q: What is a V-Berth bed?
A: A V-berth bed is usually located at the bow (front) of the boat and has a V-shape so the bed tapers to the bow of the vessel.

Q: What is a Quarter berth bed?
A: A Quarter berth is a single bunk tucked under the cockpit (end where the captain wheel is) of the boat.

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

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, Keurig 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!
A: The boat has a full sized marine toilet that is easy to use as long as you follow our simple instructions. 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!

Q: Heat? Air Conditioning?
A: This vessel is equipped with BOTH ample marine Heat & Air Conditioning. No matter the time of year you can be assured that you will be staying in a climate controlled & comfortable environment.

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: You bet! We ask that dogs not be puppies, don’t scratch at doors, and don’t bark incessantly while you’re away. The boats are close together & a non-stop barking dog isn’t appreciated. We DEEP clean the boats after pets stay aboard due to future guests’ possible allergies so a $50 pet fee per pet is applied for those who travel with pets with a maximum of two.

Q: Can we leave our pets unattended in the boat?
A: No. But in case you have to, it should only be for a really short period of time( 30 minutes) and you should leave at least the bathroom hatch open. Pets might be uncomfortable or react to unexpected situations while inside the boat and during the summertime when temperatures are higher and if the power goes out and AC is off it might trigger some discomfort too.

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.

Q: Do you have a grill?
A: Yes, you can use it for free.

Other Things to Note:
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.

Property manager

Dream Aboard

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower

Outdoor areas

  • Deck
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Property does not allow children

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Check-in

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Free

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
St. Augustine, Florida

What's nearby

  • Flagler College - 17 min walk
  • Ponce de Leon Hotel - 2 min drive
  • Lightner Museum - 3 min drive
  • St. George Street - 3 min drive
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Carmelo s Marketplace - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪San Sebastian Winery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Metro Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪St Augustine Fish Camp - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Bog Brewing Company - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Endless Summer in Downtown St. Augustine pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Endless Summer in Downtown St. Augustine?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Endless Summer in Downtown St. Augustine located?

Located in Oyster Creek, this houseboat is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Sebastian River and Flagler College. St. George Street is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Endless Summer in Downtown St. Augustine Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 70 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Noah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dewayne H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Everything about this was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
You gotta try this
This is something everyone needs to do. The boat itself needs a little love, other than that, we had one of the best trips we have ever been on.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucas S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
It was great we spent some of the day relaxing in the boat before dinner. We arrived at the boat later in the night and sat outside to watch the stars. The sleep was spacious and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
I’m so happy we did this. If you are looking for peace, this is it. Everything was as described, all you need is there, food trucks, music, place for your furry family member to go to the bathroom. On the boat you will find a comfortable place to sit outside. Keep in mind, this is small space. Enough for a 6 ft plus individual to stand up, but maybe not enough room to stretch in bed. Door was not as pictured. You have to put it together like a puzzle with 3 parts. Takes longer, if that will make a difference. Excellent stay overall, definitely will do it again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Melisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love love love
We loved our stay. Property manager was sto swe
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unique Stay
We did not stay in this particular boat. This boat is for a young person for one night tops. We had trouble with the AC, the cleaning lady got us right away and moved us to a larger nicer boat which was fantastic. Owner is very responsive with answering questions. The Infinity Boat was perfect. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little Catalina 30 comfortable and clean
Slept like a baby thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not as listed
Pictures of property needs to be updated,
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful, unique experience
My daughter and I enjoyed a great night playing games and drinking wine on the boat. Relaxing, unique place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Loved the overnight stay in the sailboat! Clean, spacious (for a sailboat 😉) and gated dock with clean bathroom and showers! I’ll definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful evening on the water.
Fun atmosphere with the food truck court and music. Being able to eat right there was great. Did not expect the music to play well into the evening. Could have been a little more peaceful by bedtime. Overall a great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun experience
Wow. If you’ve dreamed of sailing, but it’s just a dream at this point, stay on a sailboat here in St Augustine. I really enjoyed the experience. Best sleep of my life too, gentle and occasional rock of the boat/waves is great. Highly recommend, be packed/prepared to use the marina bathroom and showers. They were clean and comfortable also. I hope we can come again sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Get Away
Coming from the boating world, the boat was “as expected”. We had a great, relaxing time watching fish jump and other boaters passing along the waterway. Will definitely be staying again in the near future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie & Kris T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Christmas getaway
So first off, this is not a place for everyone. I wanted a unique experience when i was visiting family for Christmas. This delivered perfectly. The communication was awesome i had a minor issue with the fridge and they replaced it within about an hour. Great experience and I enjoyed my time. My only "complaint " is that it rained everyday of my visit. I expressly requested sunshine! I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Deonna C.

Great idea but…
I like the idea of staying on a sailboat so my husband and I have this a whirl. The location of the boat provided for wildlife viewing in the mornings and evenings. During the day, driving to points of interest couldn’t have been easier. There were three disappointments with this property/host. 1)I did not receive check-in instructions until 3:20 pm the day of. This left me wondering if there was a misunderstanding with the booking and if the property was booked but not to me. I had some anxiety over this and even messaged the host but did not receive a response. 2) The boat has a musty/moldy smell. We had to sleep with the hatch open even though it was cold outside. 3) One night it rained. We did not open windows, just the hatch as the hatch is covered by an awning. We woke up to a bathroom and “hallway” that were both soaking wet. My clothes were on a shelf in the hallway and they were wet when I woke up. There are two leaky windows that need to be repaired.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Riley E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Absolute scam
If you are looking for anything like what is advertised in the pictures, find somewhere else to stay! False advertisement is the best way to describe this stay. We were told by the property manager that we were “Welcome to self check-in” and given all the details on how to do so. Once we arrived it was very evident that we were not welcome to check in. The place was a mess! Food in the fridge, messy beds with hair in them, dirty dishes in the sink, and even a pizza box sitting on the couch. Worst of all the smell was awful! Moldy mildew that not even the best cleaning service could get rid of. We tried contacting the property manager about this but got no reply. We decided we would want to stay here even if it was cleaned. St. Augustine is a wonderful place full of historic inn and BnB’s I highly recommend you steer clear of this nightmare of a boat (or any other their other properties) and pick a different location. We received no refund due to being an “hour early” (even though we were told we could check-in) and were told if we stayed there it would’ve been cleaned for us to stay. Once we could talk to the property manager I was told I was in the wrong and no apology was offered, even it was miscommunication. I cannot stress this enough the smell was awful, and as previously stated, no cleaning service would fix that. Please stay away!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jeff K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
No Review
I honestly cannot review this trip. I am very dissappointed Vrbo does not have a cancelation policy when you book 5 days before your trip. I am also dissappointed with the owners of this boat. I tried to cancel because a scheduling issue, they said no refund. I worked out my schedule and went ahead with the trip. I then saw the weather reports of heavy rain and winds coming into the area. Again, I asked to cancel, they said no refund. They said they would apply my fee to a future trip. I have no idea when I am coming back, that really does me no good. Now lets talk about the weather in St. Augustine. Wednesday night the rain started around 10 pm and received 1/2 inch of rain in 2 hours. Wind speeds averaged 10-12 mph. Thursday, it continued to rain night and day in St. Augustine. They received a total of 3.35 inches of rain. Wind speeds from 12 am to 2 pm averaged 10-15 mph with some gusts reaching 20-24 mph. Thursday they had a tornado touch down in Palm Coast, FL. This is only 30 miles from St. Augustine. I write all this to say, thank goodness, I found another place to stay. No way I would have felt safe on the boat. I am also very dissappointed considering all this, I am not getting a refund of my fee. I guess you live and learn. I do not think a boat is a good idea for Vrbo. You never know what you will get for weather. And no refund.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Food trucks nearby! Dolphin sighting!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Kisha L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great area & close to everything
Property manager was great super easy check in. Boats not exactly as we expected pictures made it seem a bit bigger; not bad thing just not what we had expected. Lights not working were somewhat frustrating inside the cabin once it was dark. Still would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Weston M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic with a great view
Novel property with a great view. You can stand inside without being seen yet have a great view of the horizon. I’m 6’0” and can stand inside without having my head touch the roof. You’d likely be too tall at 6’5”. 2 out of 3 windows on one side have significant leaks which tend to soak one of the couches, which is the only knock I can give it. The marina showers are fine. The food trucks right outside of the dock gate are convenient. Check out was a simple as locking up, which is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Vacation Ever!
My partner used to be a boat captain in south Florida, but now we live in central Florida. For his birthday I wanted to surprise him with a vacation. I was pleasantly surprised to see a house boat available in such a central location for such a great value. We had an incredible experience (much better than any hotel I’ve ever been in) and will be coming back regularly. From a cozy boat full of ammentities and a great view, to great neighbors and incredible food trucks right in the parking lot you don’t even need to visit the rest of town to have yourself a relaxing vacation. Many boat options as well and pet friendly! 20/10 recommend to everyone !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect For Us
Property was just as described. Older but very nice and relaxing,. Just what me and the wife needed for aquick getaway.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023