Vilano Beach lies off the east coast of Florida. The island community is separated from the mainland by the coastal waterway. While being a chic place to go on vacation, it is still quiet enough that you won’t be bombarded by hoards of tourists. On the island are some great seafood restaurants for you to enjoy. Spend your days combing the shores for shark teeth, fishing, boating, riding jet skis, and endless other beach and water activities. Vilano Beach also has a beautiful nature park, the Anastasia State Park, and a real castle, Castle Ottis. Across the bridge is the historical town of St. Augustine. The charming town is full of great attractions, shopping centers, and restaurants. You won’t find a lot of high-priced hotels here. Instead, stay at one of these 10 best Vrbo vacation rentals in Vilano Beach, Florida.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 13, 2023.
1. Vacation home on stilts (from USD 229)
This newly painted home sits on stilts on a barrier island. The second floor has a full living room with large-screen TV, a fully equipped kitchen and dining area, and a bathroom. The third floor has two bedrooms and a bathroom. On the second floor is a large wrap around deck with a gas grill and patio furniture while the master bedroom upstairs also has its own balcony. Enjoy the short walk to the beach where you can collect lovely shells and even find shark teeth.
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Told daughter to use downstairs bathroom and showerHad a leak under the kitchen sinkbut you have to turn sideways to enter The couch cover in the living roomHad a wonderful stay at the beach cottageOnly issue is the climb up the stairs to the house and later to the upstairs bedroom could be difficult for older people or those with other issuesHost:
And John was an easy helpful hostJohn was very nice and helpfulSuzy with us was wonderfulThe owner John is super nice and helpfulAugustine Host friendly and quick to replyRead more reviewsLocation:
Close to restaurants in Vilano Beach and a quick drive intoit is now pretty nilThe beach is a 2 minute walk across the street and is absolutely beautifulSpent a month at this old school funky litle beach bungalow and just loved itThe neighborhood is very nice
2. Spacious home with a fenced in back yard (from USD 231)
This two-story home is perfect for your family vacation. The downstairs includes an open floor plan for the living/dining/ kitchen area and has a half bathroom. On the second floor is the master bedroom with en suite bathroom and the other two bedrooms are connected with a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. In the fenced-in back yard enjoy the covered patio with dining table and gas grill. You also have some sun loungers for relaxing. The home has a large garage filled with everything you need for your beach vacation including bicycles, fishing poles, boogie boards, and toys for building the perfect sandcastle.
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beach chairs/umbrellas/towelsit feels like your own private beach destinationIt is like being in your own home-well-appointed kitchen and excellent linensThe home was well equipped with everything needed for a comfortable vacationthe kitchen is well-stocked and it's nice that there are condiments/non-perishables available for useCleanliness:
The house was clean and invitingThe house was well appointed very clean and organizedThe house itself is very cleanThe driveway is very narrow and doesn't allow for multiple vehicles easily-and I work and reside in Okinawa JapanHost:
Always kept our family informed and made us feel most welcomed in their beach rentalLexie is kind and helpful She made us feel comfortableThe hosts were attentive and very accommodatingshopping historic district beach fishingso leave some extra time for that We dined at Collage Preserved and Llama and had wonderful meals at all of themRead more reviewsLocation:
This house is in a great location - a quick drive to St Augustine's historic district and just steps from the beachIn addition to the aboveThis is a great location to stay away from the tourist part of St Augustine but not too farthe city of St Augustine a 10 minute drive away and is located in a beautiful setting with friendly folksthere are 3 courses all within a 15-25-minute drive and several others just beyond that
3. Brand-new house near the river (from USD 263)
This beautiful spacious home is ideal for family reunions or just entertaining. The second floor features an open floor plan for the living/dining/kitchen area and has a full bathroom. The third floor has a second living room area, two master suites with private bathrooms, and a third bedroom. The house has a total of four furnished decks, including one on the roof. You are within walking distance of both the beach and the river and some great seafood restaurants.
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short drive to downtown stthe kids stayed up stairs and watched tv and the adults could go downstairs and watch something other than cartoonsthe beds were very comfortablewe watched jeopardy on the tv upstairs, enjoyed cocktails in the crow's nest up top, and dined outside on the table on the back deckthere were 2 living rooms with tvsCleanliness:
comfortable beds, awesome decks everywherethe place was vary clean5 bathrooms which was very nicesix of us slept comfortably and had plenty of bathroomsHost:
john is very attentive and responds quickly to questionskitchen and grill made for wonderful mealswe loved the low key, relaxed feeling of the neighborhood -no big hotels no big commercial enterprises-just fabulous!! john is a great owner who responded immediately to any questions and some very...john's beach house worked out really well for our familyjohn was a great host and checked in throughout our stay to make sure we were comfortableRead more reviewsLocation:
quiet location and close to the beachwalk to beachit is located in a community setting which invites fun walks in the friendly neighborhood and to the guana riverwe enjoyed a few excellent restaurants in the immediate area and we loved taking walks in the gtm preserve, which is a magical place to hike, bicycle, and kayak in a pristine natural environmentdarling beach house, just across the street from a private quiet and clean beach
4. Cozy home on Veterans Island (from USD 205)
This pet-friendly home is just a short walk from the beach. The home features a spacious living room, a fully equipped kitchen with dining area, two bedrooms, and one-and-a-half bathrooms. You have a partially shaded, wraparound deck with a gas grill and outdoor dining table. Plus, there is also a two-car garage with washer and dryer. You can spend the day searching for shells and shark teeth or just enjoy watching the dolphins playing in the bay.
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The TV was oddly placed in the living room-Each bedroom had a comfortable queen-sized bedso everything is pristine from the floors and appliances to the furniture and kitchen suppliesA1A each time with the kidsThe exterminator was able to cut down on the amount of fleasCleanliness:
We weren't surprised because it is the humid southIt was everything that the website said it was Lovely and relaxing weekThe large enclosed garage (more like a huge playroom for children) is as immaculately clean as the house itself and has a nice half bathThere are plenty of towels and extra linens for daily life and beach-goingThe beds were very comfortable and everything was very clean (other than a little sand here and there which is expected)Host:
Super cute new construction home with beautiful hand-scraped hardwood floors throughout Massive garage (my husband was in love)brand new inside had wood floorsbut most of all VERY RELAXINGWe cooked almost every meal at the house and even with our complicated recipesThis home offers every luxury of homeRead more reviewsLocation:
Of course Aunt Kate's is good tooPublix (5min) BP gas station (4min)Augustine (15-18min)but it was never a problem for usKyles Seafood Market (14-16min)
5. Pet-friendly abode by the beach (from USD 285)
The new home is beautifully furnished and decorated with a real beach theme. You have an open floor plan for the living room and the brand-new kitchen with two dining areas. There are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, The large back yard is fenced and you have two furnished, covered patios for enjoying sunrises or sunsets. The beach is just a block away from the home.
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It has a large master bathroom open living room and kitchenan outdoor shower ample parkingThe only suggestions we have are a tv in the master bedroom and fix the ice makerSteps away from the beach and beautiful kitchen and bedrooms with open floor planThe only complaint would be that many of the dishes in the kitchen were dirty and had to be washed prior to use We would definitely stay here againCleanliness:
The House was super clean and very spacious for our party of 7 including 3 kidsHost:
The home is very well laid out and well appointedIf you are looking for a clean family and pet friendly home in a great area with a very responsive rental agencyWe needed a pet friendly home and because we were sharing the home with familyclean and well maintainedThe rental agency was so accommodatingRead more reviewsLocation:
only a block and a two-minute walk from the beachGrocery shopping was convenient with a Publix nearby with many great restaurants in the area on the island or a short drive to StThe beach was an easy 5 minute walk awayIt is a very quick walk to the beachbut we just bought bags of ice
6. Large apartment in a quiet neighborhood (from USD 150)
This upstairs apartment would make a great romantic getaway. The open floor plan covers the living room, dining area, and a fully equipped kitchen. The unit has one bedroom and a bathroom with a rain shower. Outside you have a furnished deck and a private entrance. The apartment is in a quiet neighborhood just one block from the beach. The city of Saint Augustine is less than 3 miles (4.8 km) away.
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The kitchen is modern with high guality appliances and the bathroom with rain showerIt's quiet and comfyThe kitchen was well stocked for cooking in and the unit was immaculateWe only had trouble sleeping on the bed together because the bed was a little small (full size bed)The bed was very comfortable and the area is very quiet making for great sleepCleanliness:
Apartment is clean and spacious Location is close to everythingReally spacious and nicely decoratedThe place was very well equipped cleanI almost don't want to tell tell people about thisExtremely pleased with very spacious nicely furnished and decorated one bedroom apartment located in a quiet neighborhood setting a stones throw from the oceanHost:
We were greeted by the owner who encouraged us to contact her with any questions or concernsThis property checked all the boxes for usMatt and Micky are frendly and helpful Would definitely stay again(I hope that the township will mandate planting sand dune grasses so the beach can capture sand again andThe owners Matt and Micki are very warm and welcomingRead more reviewsLocation:
and it's convenient locationThe apartment is conveniently located not just to the beach (2 block walk) but also to nearby restaurants and even a short drive (10 min)A full-service Publix grocery store isIt is about 2 city blocks from the beachhighway A1A was only a block away
7. Duplex on the beach (from USD 459)
Both units of the duplex are available to rent. Each features a cozy living room, a small kitchen with a breakfast bar and a dining table, two bedrooms, and a bathroom. You have a large furnished deck accessible from the living room and master bedroom. The beach is right outside your back door. Enjoy relaxing on the deck as you watch the dolphins and pelicans at play. You are within walking distance of some great seafood restaurants and a grocery store.
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The kitchen is stocked with anything that you would need to cook a mealright in front of the cottageThe cottage is well-equippedIt is obvious the owners take pride in their home Private beachIt has everything you need in the kitchen plus WiFi and a huge smart TVCleanliness:
The house was very clean and is exactly as describedThe house was very cleanFalling asleep to ocean waves and breezesThe beach cottage was clean and very comfortableProperty was very clean and as pictured in the listing Could not get closer to the beachHost:
Our host was wonderful helpful in all regards and gracious in letting us have a late checkoutand she suggested some great placesthe owner provided us with timely instructions and information about the cottage which was most appreciatedthe owner was great to work with and gave me some restaurant ideasthe property owner is great to work withRead more reviewsLocation:
Beach was peaceful and far enough away from the public access Easy access to restaurants andWonderful restaurants in the arealong walks on the beach easy drive to downtown St Augustine and great restaurantsWe were very pleased with Aunt Kate's Harry's (best salmon ever)The location of the cottage was great for us: a Publix supermarket less than a mile away and downtown St
8. Modern-style bungalow by the beach (from USD 164)
This lovely home is a must-see. It features a bright, open floor plan for the living room and kitchen area. You have dining options inside and out. The home has two bedrooms and two bathrooms and a spacious sun porch off the living area. The home is pet-friendly for small dogs. Located on Veterans Island, you are within walking distance of the beach and some tasty seafood restaurants.
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This place is an absolute dream Located within maybe 10 miles of all the local attractions and museums and even closer to the pier and beach
9. Studio unit in a quiet neighborhood
Located on the ground floor of the host’s home is this cozy vacation studio. You have a private entrance, queen-sized bed, microwave, mini fridge, coffee maker, and a bathroom. Also included is a private patio with a grill for your use. The beach is at the end of the street, about a block away. The host has also provided beach chairs and two bicycles you can use to get around the neighborhood.
Accommodates: 2
Minimum Nights: 2
Refund Policy : 100% refund if you cancel at least 14 days before check-in.
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it has more capacity than needed; the level is on the right-hand side looking from the front Tee bathroomClean comfortable Large bathroom and bedroom has fridgeAlso in the bedroom were a small refrigerator-freezer and two dressersVery comfortable bed and spacious bathroomThere are nice-sized side tables on either side of the bed with fashionable two-bulb lightsCleanliness:
The place was very clean and quietWe had plenty of bath towelsEverything was very clean and neat Check in and outThe unit was as picturedThe residence was clean and very appealingHost:
Glad we got to meet Tom alsoHost Tom was easy to communicate with Highly recommendedwell vast All plumbing worked flawlesslyWe only saw him once but knew he was nearby and would be there if we needed anything If we are in the area againso we could sit outside and enjoy the nice weather BeachRead more reviewsLocation:
The Reef restaurant is just a bit north of Boat Club DrWe were very pleased with the location of the residence and the neighborhood Very quietAbout a 5-10 minute drive to downtown StWe arrived 10/4/19 for a wedding the next day at a beach house 10 minutes northThere is no inside "sitting" space
Collect seashells on the sea shore in Vilano Beach
Vilano Beach itself is a great place for collecting seashells and shark teeth. Start at the southern tip and head north towards Ponte Vedra, through some very secluded beaches that don’t get picked as much. While treasure hunting along the shore you are likely to see dolphins swimming and playing in the sea.
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