Casa de’ San Marco

Casa de' San Marco is a 2 bedroom Victorian apartment in St. Augustine's Historic District, sleeping 6 with private parking and a walkable old-city location. It is a warm, character-filled place to stay for guests who want the old city close by, a real kitchen, private parking, outdoor space, and the personality of a historic home instead of a standard hotel room.

The House

This is a second-level apartment in a beautiful Victorian home, with Luli's Cupcakes on the first floor. Guests enter through the gated courtyard, pass the patio and sun deck, and step into a rental that feels connected to the neighborhood around it. Inside, the home has an open living, dining, and kitchen area, French doors leading to a veranda, and a spacious loft above with a bird's-eye view of the living room.

The two bedrooms and full bathroom are spread across 925 square feet, with the main bedroom tucked away from the busier street side to create a quieter place to rest at the end of the day. A spiral staircase climbs to the loft, which overlooks the living area below and adds to the sense that this is a real historic St. Augustine stay, not a generic room that could be anywhere.

The full kitchen is a practical advantage for families and small groups, with a refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee maker, cookware, dishes, and utensils, plus a dining table and open dining area. The home also includes air conditioning, central heat, high-speed Wi-Fi, a Smart TV, cable or satellite TV, a washer and dryer, an iron and board, and linens and towels. Outside, the apartment has a veranda, balcony, deck or patio, and a fenced yard, with the approach through the private courtyard and sun deck giving it a tucked-away feeling even though it sits close to the activity of San Marco Avenue.

Because this is a second-level Victorian apartment with a loft, it is best for guests who are comfortable with stairs and appreciate older-home character. Casa de' San Marco is also pet-friendly, so you can bring the dog along for an additional pet fee, and the fenced yard and walkable setting make that easier.

Highlights

• 2 bedrooms
• 1 bathroom
• Sleeps 6
• 925 square feet
• Full kitchen with dishwasher and an open dining area
• Private parking in the walkable Historic District
• Spiral staircase loft overlooking the living area
• Veranda, balcony, and a fenced yard
• Pet-friendly, with an additional pet fee

St. Augustine

St. Augustine is the oldest city in the country, and a stay here puts the bayfront, St. George Street, museums, restaurants, and centuries of history within easy reach. There are plenty of restaurants and cafes nearby, but with a full kitchen not every meal has to be a production. You can keep mornings simple, have groceries delivered to the front door, and save more time for the city itself. When you want sand and surf, Crescent Beach and St. Augustine Beach are a short drive south, and Vilano Pier is only a few minutes away for fishing and water views.

The Area

Casa de' San Marco sits in the San Marco Shopping District, near Uptown San Marco, and close to many of the places visitors come to see. Castillo de San Marcos, Ripley's Believe It or Not, the Fountain of Youth, Francis Field, the Old Jail, and more are within blocks. The San Marco and Uptown area gives guests a slightly different feel from the busiest stretches of St. George Street while keeping them close to the old city, and a nearby trolley stop makes it easy to park once, walk often, and keep the trip simple. You can learn more through our St. Augustine Historic District vacation rentals guide.

One of the easiest attractions to build a day around is Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, one of the signature landmarks of the city. From there, guests can continue toward the bayfront, St. George Street, museums, and the older streets that make St. Augustine so popular. If you are weighing other historic homes, Casita 1860 is a cozy choice for couples, Seahorse Cottage is another two bedroom option, and larger groups can spread out at Circa 1900, all in the same Historic District setting.