The Yellow Butterfly St. Augustine, FL: A Closer Look
The Yellow Butterfly in St. Augustine, FL is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom vacation rental house that sleeps up to eight guests. In The Sun VR manages the home, which pairs a hot tub, fire pit, fenced yard, and dedicated workspace with a central position between St. Augustine Beach and the Historic District.
Key Takeaways
The Yellow Butterfly has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a listed maximum of 8 guests, which suits two families or a small work group.
The amenity list includes a hot tub, fire pit, fully fenced yard, BBQ grill, outdoor TV, outdoor shower, family yard games, beach gear, and a den with a dedicated workspace. The home is pet friendly.
The home sits about 1.9 miles from St. Augustine Beach and about 2.7 miles from the Historic District (straight-line estimates), roughly an 8 to 10 minute drive to each.
Book it for a yard, a hot tub, and room to spread out. Look at a different In The Sun VR home if you want a pool or a short walk to St. George Street.
Market context: RedAwning reports a 2026 average daily rate of $549 for 4-bedroom St. Augustine rentals, so confirm this home's live price for your exact dates on the booking page.
Choosing a St. Augustine rental in 2026 comes down to a trade-off: how much you value walking to the Historic District versus having room, a yard, and a hot tub. According to the St. Johns County 2026 Annual Tourism Report, 65% of the county's visitors stayed in paid accommodations, and they averaged 4.3 nights. A stay that long makes the house itself matter as much as the address.
At In The Sun VR, we manage The Yellow Butterfly alongside other St. Augustine homes, so this profile reflects how we describe the property to guests. Where our listing data does not confirm a detail, such as bed types in each room or the exact street address, we say so and tell you where to verify it.
Below you will find the layout, the amenity picture, the location with approximate distances, who the home suits best, how pricing and seasons work, and a checklist of things to confirm before you book any St. Augustine rental.
What Makes The Yellow Butterfly St. Augustine, FL Stand Out From Other Rentals?
The Yellow Butterfly is a four-bedroom St. Augustine house that stands out by pairing a fully fenced backyard built for evenings with a den that has a dedicated workspace. The yard holds a hot tub, fire pit, BBQ grill, outdoor TV, and family yard games, so one home covers both play and productivity.
From the street, the house reads as a pastel turquoise and mint home under a metal roof, with string lights, a front porch bench, a white picket fence, and the yellow butterfly sign that gives the property its name. It looks like a beach cottage even though the floor plan is a full four-bedroom house.
Why the hot tub and fire pit pairing works
In the cooler months, a soak followed by a fire is an easy evening plan for a group of eight. In summer, the outdoor shower and beach gear carry more weight, because you can rinse sand off before anyone walks through the kitchen. The listing describes the home as designed for laid-back evenings and everyday comfort, and the amenity list backs that up.
Why the den changes who can book this home
Most vacation rentals treat work as an afterthought, a laptop balanced on a dining table. A den with a dedicated workspace gives one person a place to take calls while the rest of the group watches a movie on the Smart TVs. That single room makes a mixed trip, part vacation and part work week, realistic here.
How Many Guests Does the Home Sleep, and How Is the Space Laid Out?
The Yellow Butterfly sleeps up to 8 guests across 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a single house. That capacity works well for two families or a group of friends. It is a poor fit for ninth and tenth guests, since the listed maximum is firm.
The primary bedroom is the one to see first. It has a black four-poster canopy bed dressed in white linens, a teal blue wardrobe, light wood nightstands, and nautical-leaning blue accents. The look is coastal without leaning on seashell clichés.
The bathrooms follow the same finish level. One vanity photographed for the listing has a marble countertop with warm peach and black veining, a brushed nickel faucet, and a large mirror over white cabinetry.
Planning for eight people and two bathrooms
Eight guests sharing two bathrooms works if you stagger mornings. If your group includes several adults who all need to leave for a 9 a.m. tour, assign bathrooms by room in advance. Our listing summary does not spell out the bed type in every bedroom, so check the booking page before you decide who sleeps where, especially if couples and children are splitting rooms.
Which Amenities Does the Home Include, Inside and Out?
The Yellow Butterfly includes a hot tub, fire pit, fenced yard, BBQ grill, outdoor TV, outdoor shower, washer and dryer, fully stocked kitchen, den with dedicated workspace, family yard games, and beach gear. Pets are welcome. The table below turns the amenity list into planning notes.
Amenity | What the listing states | Planning note |
Hot tub | Private hot tub | Ask about quiet hours and any maintenance windows before arrival |
Fire pit | Fire pit in the backyard | Confirm whether firewood is supplied |
Fenced yard | Fully fenced yard | Yard dimensions are not published; useful for dogs and young children |
Kitchen | Fully stocked kitchen | Described as chef-ready; bring specialty ingredients only |
Workspace | Den with dedicated workspace | Wi-Fi speed is not listed for this home; verify before a work week |
Outdoor extras | BBQ grill, outdoor TV, outdoor shower, yard games, beach gear | Pack towels for the beach; the gear covers the rest of the sand-day basics |
Pets | Pet friendly | Confirm pet fees and limits on the booking page |
The kitchen
The kitchen pairs a white subway tile backsplash with marble countertops, floating shelves with nautical accessories, a coffee maker, and a turquoise starfish sign. It is built for real cooking rather than reheating takeout. For a group of eight on a four-night stay, a grocery run followed by two grilled dinners usually costs less than eating out every night.
The backyard
The yard is the main living space in good weather. The grill sits beside the outdoor TV, so one person cooks while the others watch a game. Family yard games give children something to do away from a screen, and the fence means you can open the back door without tracking everyone's whereabouts. If you travel with a dog, this feature tips the decision.
Where Is the Home Located, and How Close Are the Beach and Downtown?
The Yellow Butterfly sits between the beach and downtown, about 1.9 miles from St. Augustine Beach and about 2.7 miles from the St. Augustine Historic District, by straight-line estimate. Expect to drive to both, at roughly 8 minutes to the beach and 10 minutes to the Historic District. Your exact times depend on traffic.
Place | Approximate distance | Typical travel |
Anastasia State Park | About 1 mile | Roughly a 25 minute walk (estimate) |
St. Augustine Beach | About 1.9 miles | About 8 minute drive (estimate) |
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument | About 2.4 miles | About 10 minute drive (estimate) |
Potter's Wax Museum | About 2.5 miles | About 10 minute drive (estimate) |
St. Augustine Historic District | About 2.7 miles | About 10 minute drive (estimate) |
Anastasia State Park is the closest named attraction, and it is the reason the home works for beach days without the oceanfront price tag. For a broader look at sand and parking options, the official St. Augustine beach overview covers the area's public beaches.
The honest trade-off with downtown
You will not walk to St. George Street from here. What you get in exchange is a yard, a hot tub, and a quieter street at night. Downtown parking tightens on busy weekends, so plan to arrive early or take a ride share for dinner in the Historic District. If a short stroll to the lanes matters more than a backyard, our downtown St. Augustine stays collection covers closer options.
The public listing summary does not publish a street address. If drive times matter for a specific plan, confirm the location details on the booking page before you commit.
Does The Yellow Butterfly Work for Remote Work and Workcations?
A workcation is a trip that combines remote work with leisure, and The Yellow Butterfly supports one with a den that has a dedicated workspace. The home also has four bedrooms, so each remote worker in your group can sleep in a separate room, and a fully stocked kitchen keeps lunch simple.
Before you commit to a work week, verify two things. Ask about Wi-Fi speed, since our listing summary does not publish a figure for this house, and run a video call test on your first afternoon while the host team can still help. Also plan which hours you need quiet; with eight guests, the den is the only room built for it.
We would not recommend it for a team that needs a conference setup or multiple simultaneous video calls. It fits one or two people working while a family enjoys the rest of the house. If you plan to extend a stay across several weeks, check minimum-night and monthly terms on the booking page.
Who Should Book The Yellow Butterfly, and Who Should Look Elsewhere?
The Yellow Butterfly suits families, small groups, pet owners, and remote workers who want a yard and hot tub within a short drive of the beach and downtown. It does not suit guests who want a pool or a walk to St. George Street, and In The Sun VR manages other homes for those priorities.
Good fits
Families with children or dogs: the fully fenced yard and yard games keep everyone contained and occupied.
Two couples traveling together: four bedrooms mean separate rooms and a shared hot tub night.
Workcation travelers: the den is the deciding feature.
Better matches in the In The Sun VR collection
If you want a pool, look at Almost Heaven, a resort-style home for up to 8 guests with a solar-heated pool, heated spa, and tiki bar, about 5 minutes from historic downtown. If you want to walk to the Historic District, Victorian Villa is a restored three-story Victorian with six bedrooms, sleeping up to 12, about a 6 minute walk to St. George Street. For a broader view of where each neighborhood fits, our guide to vacation rentals in St. Augustine, Florida compares the areas.
How Much Does a Stay Cost, and When Should You Book?
A stay at The Yellow Butterfly is priced by date, so the nightly rate moves with season, length of stay, and local events. The booking page shows the live price for your dates. Market benchmarks give you context for what a four-bedroom home usually costs in St. Augustine, but they are averages, not this property's rate.
Benchmark | Figure | Source |
Average daily rate, 4-bedroom rentals in St. Augustine | $549 | RedAwning, 2026 |
Average daily rate, all St. Augustine short-term rentals | $288.70 | AirDNA, 2026 |
Average short-term rental occupancy | 56% | AirDNA, 2026 |
St. Johns County visitors in 2026 | 2,791,200 | St. Johns County 2026 Annual Tourism Report |
Demand follows a predictable calendar. AirROI data cited in 2026 reporting identifies June, July, and December as peak months, while September and October are among the softest. The Nights of Lights holiday period, generally mid-November through late January, drives winter demand, and spring break travel clusters from mid-March to early April.
If you want the hot tub and fire pit at their best, a cooler-weather stay in the Nights of Lights window is hard to beat, but book early. For better availability, test the shoulder weeks. Our seasonal breakdown for St. Augustine and the winter holiday lights guide show what each stretch of the calendar feels like.
What Should You Verify Before Booking Any St. Augustine Vacation Rental?
Verifying a St. Augustine vacation rental means confirming registration, parking, cancellation terms, fees, and house rules directly with the host or manager before you pay. The Visit St. Augustine lodging guide describes vacation rentals as privacy and homestyle comfort for families and groups, but the details vary by home.
Registration and inspection status: the City of St. Augustine requires short-term rental registration, so ask for confirmation. Available sources also cite an occupancy cap of two people per bedroom plus two minors, up to 12 total; this listing's own maximum is 8.
Parking: ask how many vehicles fit on site and where overflow goes.
Cancellation terms and cleaning fees: read both before you pay, and compare totals across listings rather than nightly rates alone.
Pet rules: The Yellow Butterfly is pet friendly, but confirm fees and number limits.
Hot tub and fire pit rules: ask about quiet hours, supplied firewood, and any seasonal restrictions.
Bed configuration and check-in method: confirm both so no one is surprised at arrival.
Here is how we handle this at In The Sun VR: we run guest communication through the booking channel and use inspection-based turnovers, so the home you walk into should match the listing photos. Reach out before booking if any item above is unclear. Regulations change, so treat this list as a starting point and confirm current rules with the City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County.
Is The Yellow Butterfly St. Augustine, FL the Right Stay for Your Group?
The Yellow Butterfly fits if you want a four-bedroom home with a fenced yard, hot tub, fire pit, and workspace, plus a short drive to the beach and Historic District. In 2026, with the county's visitors favoring multi-night paid stays, a house with room to gather offers more than a hotel room can.
Skip it if you want to walk to St. George Street or swim in a private pool. Choose it if your plan includes a dog, a laptop, a grill, and a fire at night.
In The Sun VR manages a collection of homes across Vilano Beach, Anastasia Island, and downtown St. Augustine, and The Yellow Butterfly is the one for yards, hot tubs, and remote work. Check dates for The Yellow Butterfly on the direct booking page, or request details through our website if you want help choosing between homes.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Yellow Butterfly
What is The Yellow Butterfly in St. Augustine, FL?
The Yellow Butterfly is a four-bedroom, two-bathroom vacation rental house in St. Augustine, FL, managed by In The Sun VR. It sleeps up to 8 guests and includes a hot tub, fire pit, fenced yard, BBQ grill, and a den with a dedicated workspace. You can book it directly through the In The Sun VR booking page.
Are there vacation rentals available in the St. Augustine Historic District?
Yes, and In The Sun VR manages two homes in or near it. Victorian Villa is a restored three-story Victorian about a 6 minute walk to St. George Street, and the Restored Historic Church is a converted church home walkable to downtown. The Yellow Butterfly sits about 2.7 miles from the Historic District by straight-line estimate, so it is a short drive rather than a walk. Availability changes daily, so check each live calendar.
Where should you stay in St. Augustine?
In The Sun VR is a boutique St. Augustine vacation rental management company with homes across Vilano Beach, Anastasia Island, and downtown, so the best stay depends on your priorities. Choose a walkable home near St. George Street for history and dining, or a beach-area home for sand and sunsets. A central home like The Yellow Butterfly gives you a yard and hot tub within a short drive of both.
What is the best month to visit St. Augustine, and what are the top attractions?
AirROI data cited in 2026 reporting lists June, July, and December as peak months, while September and October are among the softest. Nights of Lights runs roughly mid-November through late January. Top attractions near The Yellow Butterfly include Anastasia State Park, St. Augustine Beach, Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Potter's Wax Museum, and the Historic District.
Is The Yellow Butterfly oceanfront?
No, the listing data does not describe the home as oceanfront. It is positioned between the beach and downtown, about 1.9 miles from St. Augustine Beach by straight-line estimate. If sand access directly from your door is a requirement, check other beachfront or walk-to-beach homes in the In The Sun VR collection.
Is The Yellow Butterfly pet friendly, and does it have a fenced yard?
Yes, the home is listed as pet friendly and has a fully fenced yard. Pet fees, limits, and house rules are set on the booking page, so confirm them before you travel. The yard dimensions are not published.
How do you book or contact In The Sun VR about this home?
You can book through the direct booking page for The Yellow Butterfly at inthesunvr.directstays.com, or reach the team through the In The Sun VR website at inthesunvr.com. Use the website to ask about Wi-Fi speed, parking, bed configuration, or any rule that matters to your trip before you pay.
Written by Seth Balogh, Owner at In The Sun VR
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