Bella Vista, Waterfront Villa w/Dock

BELLA VISTA PLACE
This waterfront oasis nestled in the historic district of St. Augustine, moments from downtown is the perfect location for your next vacation! This home has been recently remodeled & boasts all new furniture, and every luxurious upgrade you could imagine.

THE DOCK
The dock has been redone and offers kayaking (age appropriate), with two kayaks and adult life vests, fishing, but please bring your own gear, a breathtaking view of the best sunrises Mother Nature has to offer, and is a minute by kayak to Bird Island for swimming or sunning at your almost private beach/sandbar where you will enjoy frolicking with Dolphin, rays, manatee and many beautiful birds in their own environment. A once in a lifetime experience! If you have your own watercraft 30 ft or under, motor or sailboat, you may bring it and dock at the house. There are several places to put in close to the home and you can then come and go on the waterways of the intracoastal or ocean for as long and far as you wish.

THE MAGNIFICENT GROUNDS
Also equipped to host your events for groups of 20 or less, the grounds which offer resort like landscaping with Italian water feature, and beautiful Italian table which originally was an olive oil press back in the 1800's, are sure to offer the most incredible venue for any occasion. At every turn you will find something to amaze you. For everyday family fun, the backyard lounge with screened in canopy offers Jenga, connect four, cornhole with bean bags, BBQ grill and a courtyard that will make you feel as if you are on a European vacation somewhere exotic! The pizza oven is not for use by guests. However, if you would like to have the owners arrange an Italian inspired Pizza Dinner with Chef to perform and serve, we can make this happen for you with an additional fee. What a fun and exciting evening that would be!

PARKING
Upon your arrival you will find ample parking in the garage and driveway. Also, street parking is allowed here.

PLEASE COME IN!
Inside you are greeted with a welcome basket and a complimentary Bella Vista Place tote. You will find for your convenience, hot and cold beverages such as coffee, tea, hot chocolate and instant oatmeal with creamers, sugar and honey. An assortment of snacks are there for you accompanied by flavored waters and soda. Always on hand is a water dispenser offering filtered water by the glass or cup.

THE KITCHEN
For those who love to cook, you will be pleased to find a fully stocked kitchen with upgraded appliances and many accessories that you would not typically find in a vacation rental such as a blender, waffle maker, panini grills, toaster oven, crock pot, hand mixer, French press and coffee maker with k cups and filter drip to mention a few. A full assortment of pots and pans for cooking or baking is there for your use as well as an assortment of spices to tempt your palate. A large assortment of ceramic and plastic place settings are there for your use inside or out, and grilling tools for a fun BBQ experience as well.

HISTORY
History marks the home as being built in 1915. The basement was used as a speakeasy during prohibition. Rum was brought in from the Caribbean and they would wait on Bird Island and signal to come ashore at night. Once there they would sell and then trade rum for moonshine made by the judge living next door. If only the walls could speak! What an interesting place to not only visit but stay!

BEDROOMS AND EXTRAS
Now, with every modern luxury provided for your comfort and convenience, you will find Spa robes and slippers, luxury hotel like beds to sink into at night with all new mattresses, blankets and duvets, and pillows that are cool touch. Smart TVs and high-speed wireless internet are also available in each room.

BATHROOMS
The bathrooms offer all your amenities such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion all for your exclusive use during your stay only and provided in environmentally safe biodegradable bottles. Hair dryers, flat irons, vanity mirrors, travel toothbrushes, floss sticks, razor kit, eye masks and so much more. Full sets of soft absorbent towels and beach towels as well. Allow us to pamper you!

THE GAME ROOM
The game room will keep you busy for hours enjoying and challenging both family and friends with shuffleboard, games, puzzles, tables for card games, and cozy spaces for gazing at the graceful waterways which offer one of the only views including both the ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway.

LOCATION
You are a 10 minute or less walk to historic downtown with a plethora of shops and mouthwatering restaurants. A fantastic place to stay during the nights of lights mid-November through the end of January. So much to offer, all year round!! Bella Vista is the only place to be for the vacation you have only dreamed about. Take a look and book today. Prepare to let us blow your mind.....

Guests will have access to the entire home and garage, minus a few locked closets and the basement.

Located just half a mile away from the Castillo de San Marco and within a mile or so of everything in the historic district. Three miles from Vilano Beach and five miles from the St. Augustine Beach Pier.

This is a nonsmoking property.
There are no pets allowed.
No shoes allowed in the house.
The fireplace is not for guest use.
The pizza oven is not for guest use.