The Treasure Beach Retreat St. Augustine, FL: A Closer Look
The Treasure Beach Retreat in St. Augustine, FL is a two-bedroom, two-bath canal-front home that sleeps up to six. It has a screened-in pool, tiki hut, private dock and outdoor pizza oven. Managed by In The Sun VR, it suits couples and small groups who want easy beach access without a hotel.
Key Takeaways
The Treasure Beach Retreat is a two-bedroom, two-bath canal-front house for up to 6 guests, with a single-story layout and no stairs inside.
The outdoor setup is the draw: screened-in pool, tiki hut with bar seating, elevated canal-view deck, fire pit, propane grill, outdoor pizza oven, private dock and kayak.
Butler Beach Access is about 0.2 miles away and Crescent Beach Park is about 0.5 miles, per the listing's approximate distances.
The home is a drive from the downtown Historic District, so it suits beach-first trips better than walk-everywhere trips.
Dogs 65 lb or less are welcome with a listed one-time fee of $140 per pet per stay; confirm current terms before booking.
Nightly rates change by season, so check the live calendar; AirDNA's market overview puts St. Augustine's average daily rate at about $288.70.
This guide covers what the home includes, how it is laid out, what the neighborhood feels like, and who will enjoy it most. It also flags the details that confuse people researching the property online, because several pages describe it slightly differently.
At In The Sun VR, we manage short-term rentals across St. Augustine every day, from Vilano Beach to the canal-front streets off the Intracoastal Waterway. The Treasure Beach Retreat is the smallest canal-front home in our collection, and that size is a deliberate selling point.
Everything below comes from the property's listing and our own portfolio details. Where a figure changes by season, we point you to the live booking page.
What Amenities Does The Treasure Beach Retreat Include?
The Treasure Beach Retreat includes a screened-in pool, tiki hut with bar seating, elevated canal-view sun deck, fire pit with Adirondack chairs, propane grill, outdoor pizza oven, private dock, floating dock, kayak and a washer and dryer. Most of the value sits outdoors, along the canal.
The pool and tiki hut
The pool is screened in, which matters in St. Augustine. Summer afternoons bring thunderstorms and bugs, and the screen keeps the pool usable through both. Sun loungers sit alongside it, and the tiki hut has bar seating for drinks or a casual lunch. The listing title mentions a heated pool, so ask us about heating and any seasonal fee when you book if you plan a winter swim.
The dock, deck and fire pit
The canal side is where the home earns its name. A private dock and a floating dock give you a place to launch the included kayak, and an elevated sun deck looks over the water so you can watch boats pass. In the evening, Adirondack chairs circle the fire pit. Bring your own firewood or ask what is supplied.
Cooking outdoors
A propane grill and an outdoor pizza oven turn the backyard into the main kitchen on warm nights. The pizza oven is part of our portfolio amenity list. Outdoor dining seats the group beside the pool.
How Is the Home Laid Out and Who Does It Sleep?
The Treasure Beach Retreat is a single-story home with a split-bedroom floor plan, two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It sleeps up to six, with a double twin trundle in the living room covering the extra beds. Because there are no interior stairs, the layout works for older relatives and guests with knee trouble.
A split-bedroom plan puts the two bedrooms on opposite sides of the living area. Two couples sharing the house get real separation, which is not true of every two-bedroom rental. The bedroom shown above has white shutters, a black daybed and dark wood floors, a coastal look without a theme-park feel.
Six guests is the maximum, not the sweet spot. Two couples plus two children fit comfortably, but six adults will use the trundle and share two bathrooms. If your group is that large, our larger canal-front option, The Salty Air Retreat, sleeps 11 and has a heated pool and game room.
What Is the Treasure Beach Neighborhood Like?
Treasure Beach is a quiet residential area on the south end of St. Augustine's coast, close to Butler Beach and Crescent Beach. Canal-front homes and public beach accesses define it, with the Intracoastal Waterway running behind the houses. Expect a beach-community atmosphere rather than a tourist district.
The pace differs sharply from the Historic District, where coquina walls, brick-paved lanes and horse-drawn carriages draw summer crowds. Treasure Beach has none of that traffic. Mornings bring boats and pelicans on the canal, and evenings bring fire pits.
Groceries are a short drive. Winn-Dixie is about 3.7 miles away, and our property notes for this stretch of coast also list a nearby Publix. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is about 7.4 miles from the home, so concert nights are easy without staying in town. Frank Butler County Park East is about 1.1 miles away, and the Green Road Boat Ramp is about 1.0 mile.
We would not describe this as a nightlife neighborhood. If you want dinner and drinks within a few minutes' walk, stay downtown instead; our downtown St. Augustine articles cover that side of the city.
How Far Is The Treasure Beach Retreat From the Beach and Attractions?
The Treasure Beach Retreat sits about 0.2 miles from Butler Beach Access and about 0.5 miles from Crescent Beach Park, according to the listing's approximate distances. Fort Matanzas National Monument is about 4.2 miles away, and St. Augustine Beach is about 5.2 miles. All figures are straight-line estimates, so allow extra time for roads.
Place | Approximate distance |
Butler Beach Access | About 0.2 miles |
About 0.5 miles | |
Green Road Boat Ramp | About 1.0 mile |
Frank Butler County Park East | About 1.1 miles |
Salt Run Kayak Trail | About 2.8 miles (roughly 7 minutes by car) |
Winn-Dixie | About 3.7 miles |
About 4.2 miles | |
St. Augustine Beach | About 5.2 miles |
St. Augustine Amphitheatre | About 7.4 miles |
About 8.1 miles |
Our portfolio notes put Anastasia State Park at about 5 minutes by car. Confirm the exact drive on the booking page, because trip times shift with traffic and bridge openings.
What the Crescent Beach and Butler Beach questions come down to
Guests often ask about parking, hours and whether the nearest walkover is public. We cannot verify the exact walkover rules or current beach hours from the listing, so check the St. Johns County parks pages and the Visit St. Augustine beach overview before you go. Tide height affects how much dry sand you get.
One expectation to set early: the Historic District is a drive from this home, not a walk. Our guide to vacation rentals in St. Augustine compares neighborhoods if you want to weigh walkability against quiet.
Is The Treasure Beach Retreat St. Augustine, FL the Right Rental for Your Group?
The Treasure Beach Retreat suits couples, two-couple trips and families of up to six who want a private pool, a dock and quiet evenings more than a walkable downtown. It is a poor match for large groups, nightlife seekers and anyone who wants to leave the car parked all week.
Who will love it
Couples get the most from it. The split-bedroom plan, the deck and the fire pit make a long weekend feel private. Families with younger children benefit from the fenced backyard and the single-story layout. Anglers and paddlers appreciate the dock and kayak, since the Green Road Boat Ramp is about a mile away for anything larger.
Who should look elsewhere
If your group tops six, book a bigger home. If you want to wander St. George Street after breakfast, choose a downtown stay. We say this plainly because a mismatched stay produces a lukewarm review. This home is built for time spent at the house.
The cooking setup rewards groups that enjoy it. A grill and pizza oven suit a host who likes to cook outside, but a group that expects takeout every night will pay for features it does not use.
How Much Does The Treasure Beach Retreat Cost Per Night?
Nightly rates vary by season, length of stay and local events, so the live booking calendar is the only reliable source. We do not quote a flat rate here because it would be out of date quickly. Market benchmarks help you judge whether a quoted price is reasonable.
According to AirDNA's 2026 market overview, St. Augustine short-term rentals average a daily rate of $288.70 at 56% occupancy. RedAwning's 2026 figures put the average two-bedroom rental at $267 per night. Those are market-wide averages, not a price for this home, and a canal-front property with a pool often sits above a typical two-bedroom.
Timing moves the price more than anything. AirROI's 2026 reporting identifies June, July and December as peak months, and September and October as the softest. The Nights of Lights season, generally mid-November through late January, and spring break from mid-March through early April also lift demand. Our breakdown of the best time to visit St. Augustine walks through those seasons.
For value, we point guests toward shoulder weeks. Early fall has lower demand and warm water. Hurricane season runs through November, so check your cancellation options and consider trip protection.
Is The Treasure Beach Retreat Pet Friendly?
The Treasure Beach Retreat welcomes dogs that are registered with the reservation. The listing sets a one-time fee of $140 per pet per stay and limits dogs to 65 lb or less; other animals are not permitted because of allergies. The backyard is fully fenced, which makes the pet policy practical.
The pool is screened, but you should never leave a dog unsupervised near the dock or canal. Alligators and strong currents are a Florida reality in waterways like these, so keep dogs leashed on the dock.
Pet rules and fees can change, so confirm the amount and the limit on the booking page when you reserve. Declare your dog at booking; undisclosed pets are the most common cause of policy disputes in vacation rentals.
How Do You Book The Treasure Beach Retreat and Avoid Listing Mix-Ups?
You book The Treasure Beach Retreat directly through the In The Sun VR booking page for The Treasure Beach Retreat. The listing shows an approximate location until you book, and the full address arrives after reservation. Check the live calendar for availability and total price including fees.
Search results can cause confusion here. A separate hotel-booking site shows a vacation home called Treasure Beach at a specific street address, with its own check-in times, age requirement and amenities. Nothing we have confirms that it is the same property, so do not assume its policies apply to ours. Book through the In The Sun VR page and use its terms.
Review these items before paying:
Total price, including cleaning and any pet fees.
Cancellation terms for your travel dates.
Pool heating details and whether any fee applies.
Check-in and check-out times.
Firewood supplies, if the fire pit matters to you.
Booking direct also means you talk to the team that manages the home, with no third-party platform in between. That helps when you need a fast answer about arrival or a mid-stay issue.
What Other Rentals Near Treasure Beach Have Private Pools?
Several In The Sun VR homes have private pools, and they fit different groups. The Salty Air Retreat is a canal-front home with a heated pool for up to 11 guests. Almost Heaven has a solar-heated pool and heated spa for up to 8, and Beachside Escape has a pool and hot tub for up to 8.
Our Almost Heaven home sits about five minutes from historic downtown according to our portfolio notes, which makes it the closer pick if you want pool time and a short drive into the Historic District. The Treasure Beach Retreat is the quieter, smaller, beach-side choice.
If you own a rental rather than book one, our article on whether property management is worth it for St. Augustine owners explains how we think about matching a home to a guest.
What Should You Know Before Booking The Treasure Beach Retreat in 2026?
The Treasure Beach Retreat in St. Augustine, FL gives a small group a private pool, a canal dock and a fire pit within a short drive of Crescent Beach. It works best for couples and families of up to six who value quiet over walkability. Confirm pool heating, rates and pet terms on the live page.
St. Johns County drew roughly 2.79 million visitors in 2026 according to its annual tourism report, and 65% of them stayed in paid accommodations, so popular weeks fill early. Book peak summer and December dates well ahead, and look to September and October for flexibility.
Looking for a St. Augustine stay that matches your group, or thinking about professional management for your own home? Contact In The Sun VR to check availability across the portfolio or to start a conversation about your property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What amenities does The Treasure Beach Retreat include?
The home has a screened-in pool, tiki hut, elevated canal-view deck, fire pit, propane grill, outdoor pizza oven, private dock, floating dock and kayak. Inside, it has a washer and dryer and a single-story layout. Confirm the full amenity list on the live booking page.
How much does The Treasure Beach Retreat cost per night?
Rates vary by season and length of stay, so the booking calendar shows the accurate total. For context, AirDNA reports a 2026 average daily rate of $288.70 across St. Augustine rentals. Peak summer and December dates cost more than September and October.
How do I book The Treasure Beach Retreat in St. Augustine?
Book directly through the In The Sun VR booking page for the property. Choose your dates, review the total price and policies, and reserve. The full address is provided after booking.
What is the Treasure Beach neighborhood like?
Treasure Beach is a quiet residential area with canal-front homes near Butler Beach and Crescent Beach. It feels like a beach community rather than a tourist district. Downtown St. Augustine is a drive away, not a walk.
Is The Treasure Beach Retreat pet friendly?
Yes, dogs 65 lb or less are welcome when registered with the reservation. The listing sets a one-time fee of $140 per pet per stay, and the backyard is fully fenced. Other pets are not allowed, and fees can change, so confirm when booking.
How many people does it sleep?
The home sleeps up to six guests across two bedrooms and a double twin trundle in the living room. It has two bathrooms. Larger groups should consider a bigger home in the same collection.
Is the beach walkable from the home?
The listing places Butler Beach Access about 0.2 miles away and Crescent Beach Park about 0.5 miles away. Those are approximate straight-line figures, so confirm the route and any parking rules with St. Johns County before you go. Check current beach hours on county sources, since they can change.
What is the best month to visit St. Augustine?
It depends on your priorities. June, July and December are the busiest months, while September and October are quieter and cheaper. Spring brings milder weather, and the Nights of Lights season runs from mid-November through late January.
Written by Seth Balogh, Owner at In The Sun VR
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