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The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine

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A two-story building with a porch, a mailbox, and a door with a number.
A cozy living room with a dark blue sofa, a wooden dining table with white chairs, and a kitchen area with hanging pots.
A kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a wooden floor, and a red door with glass panels.
A house with a porch, a brick foundation, and an American flag.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden dining table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 473 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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St. Augustine, FL
  • Place, St. George Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Lightner Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Flagler College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine

The Mermaid’s Tale - newly renovated in Dec 2020! Circa 1900 cottage in the heart of historic St Augustine Lincolnville District! Walking distance to everything Historic St Augustine has to offer! Charming home is loaded with comfort & convenience! Find us on Facebook at themermaidstaleSTA.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from St. George Street. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Free WiFi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Within a 15-minute walk of St. George Street and Flagler College
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 780 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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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The Mermaid's Tale, experience St. Augustine Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Mermaids Tale house was cozy and clean. Conveniently located walking distance to downtown in a quiet neighborhood. Excellent communication from the host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mermaid's Tail was the perfect spot for our mini vacation in St. Augustine. The home was beautiful and very well-appointed. The location was an easy walk to downtown restaurants, shops, and more. The deck was a great place to relax after a long day of sightseeing or time at the beach. The host was very responsive, and check-in was a breeze. We will definitely book another stay at Mermaid's Tail!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

john a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved the place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, comfortable house. Very well equipped. Friendly, responsive hosts. Quiet neighborhood. Located walking distance to historic area. Very good restaurants nearby. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 29 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This a great location and a super house! The hosts have thought about everything, and you can see the love they have put into the house. Lincolnville is a great neighborhood to explore, and the historical downtown is not far. Lots of great restaurants, museums, and historical sites. Loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with everything needed to rest and relax . Walking distance to restaurants and sites downtown historic district .
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

katina f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great and accommodating. The place was cute and really clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay and we were absolutely just as pleased as we were at our first visit! We are already planning to return!These hosts are amazing and every detail is seen to in such a beautiful way! 10/10 for sure!Highly recommend this vacation home!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brynn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my first rental through VRBO and it was amazing. The host was prompt and clear with communicating and the location was perfect. Everything was clean and the house theme was such a fun touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Super awsome place to kick back and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and fun get away.

We walked in to a very clean updated and fun place to stay felt very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

faye D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulious place , great neighborhood within walking to downtown and trolly. Very comfortable..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sue R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was amazing. Quiet...comfortable...well stocked..highly recommend. Communication was on point...truly one of the best ever!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!!

Everything about our stay was wonderful. I definitely will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard and Sheila G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed two nights in this cozy cottage. Sheri the host thought of everything as far as amenities. Comfortable bed, nice bathroom, great outdoor seating area. Walking distance to St George street. Quiet neighborhood and safe. Highly recommend staying here. Sherri is a very attentive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay!

The Mermaid’s Tale was the perfect place to stay in St. Augustine! Such a short walk to everything and the home was so charming. I would love to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space. Loved be close to the historic part of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Al B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with the host pre-arrival, we even got to check in a little early for our 4-night stay. Super clean and well "stocked"; unlike some VRBO properties I've stayed in. There were plenty of back-up paper products, good cookware with left-behind spices, coffee/filters, a bucket of wood for the chiminea and even a soft-side cooler with beach chairs/towels. We spent a lot of time on the deck - coffee/cocktails!We packed the cooler for day-trips up and down A1A, exploring. Dinner at Columbia and Casa Maya were fantastic, St. Augustine Fish Camp was disappointing aside from the great atmosphere and bread pudding. I'd 100% recommend this property to other travelers.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this little cottage! Very clean with cute little touches throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication with host. Clean. Well taken care of property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described, located in an up and coming historic neighborhood. Nicely appointed inside, immaculately decorated. It was a joy to stay in this Vrbo!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean and well appointed. Attention to every detail. I would highly recommend this property
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation house!

Sherri was a great hostess! The house was gorgeous, clean and so fun for us and the kiddos! Within walking distance to a bunch of different things :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

karen h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as shown in pics. Clean and comfortable. Well decorated. Felt like home. Host responded quickly to text messages. Would stay again at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

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