Bringing the dog
- Pet fee
- $200 per pet charged once for the whole stay, not per night. Two dogs, two fees.
- How many, how big
- Varies by house. Tell First Choice Florida how many dogs and their sizes when you book.
- Getting in and out
- Single level - no stairs for an older dog; ground floor - straight out the door for the late-night walk.
- Outdoor space
- Deck/Patio, Veranda. The listing does not say the yard is fenced, so plan on a leash outside.
Nearby for the dog
- Dog-legal beach Right outside - the house is oceanfront. St. Johns County beaches allow dogs on a leash of 12 ft or less, including in the water. Pick up after them.
- Skip this one Anastasia State Park beach - 4.9 mi · 11 min drive. The best-known beach on the island, and the one stretch of sand around here where dogs are banned outright - even on a leash.
- Off-leash Treaty Park dog park - 9.7 mi · 19 min drive. Free, open daily 7am to dark.
- Vet Del Mar Veterinary Hospital - 1.0 mi · 3 min drive. (904) 717-0777 Right next door to our office.
- Vet Anastasia Veterinary Practice - 2.2 mi · 5 min drive. (904) 471-0810 Every one of our pets has been a patient here.
- Emergency vet St. Augustine Regional Veterinary Emergency Center (SARVEC) - 6.7 mi · 13 min drive. Weeknights 6pm-8am, plus weekends - call to confirm. (904) 797-5770
- Emergency vet ECoVets Veterinary Specialists & ER - 26.0 mi · 39 min drive. Daily 6am-midnight, not overnight. (904) 417-8589
- Nearest 24/7 ER Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Jacksonville - 40.5 mi · 55 min drive. (904) 638-7730
Driving distances from the house. Always call an emergency vet on the way so they are ready. Every St. Johns County vet, shelter and rescue · St. Augustine beach rules for dogs
Open dates
Straight from First Choice Florida's booking calendar, refreshed hourly. Prices are nightly, before the pet fee, cleaning and taxes; the exact total is shown on First Choice Florida before you pay.
Check your dates and book on First Choice FloridaThe house
Athena by the Sea is a single-level beachfront home designed for relaxed coastal living and easy family getaways. Located directly on St. Augustine Beach, this three-bedroom, two-bath home offers unobstructed views of the sand, sea, and sky, along with a private walkway that leads straight from the backyard to the beach. Inside, the home features a modern open floor plan that brings everyone together.
- Nightly
- $225 - $365, depending on season
- Minimum stay
- 3 nights, longer on some dates
- Check-in / out
- 4:00pm / 10:00am
Full description, photos and house rules on First Choice Florida
Disclosure: this is a First Choice Florida rental, and the person behind Pet Friendly Florida manages it. It is listed here because its pet policy is published in full; the booking, payment and house rules are First Choice Florida's.
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