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.
- Outdoor space
- Deck/Patio, Lanai / Gazebo, Veranda, Garden, Fire Pit. The listing does not say the yard is fenced, so plan on a leash outside.
- Pool
- Private pool. Not every dog can find the steps out of a pool - show yours where they are on day one.
Nearby for the dog
- Dog-legal beach St. Augustine Beach at Pier Park - 2.1 mi · 5 min drive, the nearest county beach park with parking. Leashed, 12 ft max, including in the water.
- Skip this one Anastasia State Park beach - 1.4 mi · 4 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 - 7.4 mi · 15 min drive. Free, open daily 7am to dark.
- Vet Anastasia Veterinary Practice - 2.9 mi · 6 min drive. (904) 471-0810 Every one of our pets has been a patient here.
- Vet Del Mar Veterinary Hospital - 3.6 mi · 8 min drive. (904) 717-0777 Right next door to our office.
- Emergency vet St. Augustine Regional Veterinary Emergency Center (SARVEC) - 4.3 mi · 8 min drive. Weeknights 6pm-8am, plus weekends - call to confirm. (904) 797-5770
- Emergency vet ECoVets Veterinary Specialists & ER - 23.6 mi · 35 min drive. Daily 6am-midnight, not overnight. (904) 417-8589
- Nearest 24/7 ER Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Jacksonville - 38.1 mi · 51 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
Tucked into a quiet beach neighborhood that backs right up to Anastasia State Park, Serenity by the Sea is a roomy island home made for slow days: come back from the sand, slip into the pool, and unwind. It is a single-family house on the Anastasia Island side of St. Augustine Beach, close to the water, restaurants, and shops, with the natural stretch of the park almost at the doorstep.
- Nightly
- $225 - $325, 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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