Guest reviews
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4.90 average across 254 Airbnb reviews
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View Two Houses →“We had a great time at this Airbnb. We enjoyed that they were 2 separate units that our family was able to walk back and forth too. Airbnb was clean and kitchen had cooking utensils and seasonings. Had drip coffee and Keurig coffee maker. It was very close to Crescent Beach and a 20-30 minute drive to St. Augustine.”
Jessica
Seattle, Washington · via Airbnb
“We had a large group with a lot of ages and our stay was great for everyone. The layout and amount of space in each house to gather and relax was great! It was very close to all of the amazing local attractions that At. Augustine has to offer.”
Mindy
Florida, United States · via Airbnb
“We had a wonderful stay, our extended family met up and spent the week. We had everything we needed to have a great time, with plenty of room for everyone. We felt right at home. Our youngest members of the family kept thinking they were at our house, that we lived there. Which goes to show how at home everyone felt. Highly recommend this place, just the right location with the beach right there and a very short drive to downtown St. Augustine.”
Brenda
via Airbnb
“This place was an amazing getaway for our family for the holidays! Dakota was incredibly responsive and tentative to our every need and request. Not only would we ourselves come back, but we highly recommend this listing to anyone looking to come to the St. Augustine area. Dakota gave us recommendations for the surrounding areas, allowed us a slightly early check-in, and even installed a new cowboy pool upon our arrival. An extra amenity free of charge! Perfect for a Florida Christmas :) 🌴 If you are looking for a place to stay for a large group of friends or family, stay here!!!”
Miriam
Jacksonville, Florida · via Airbnb
“This place has heart. It’s beautifully designed for family gatherings, with a spacious layout that made it easy for everyone to relax and connect. Every detail felt intentional cozy, clean, and fully private the entire stay. The host was outstanding and friendly, thoughtful, and quick to respond to any questions we asked. He truly cares about the guest experience, and it shows in how well the home is maintained. We’re already planning to make this our go to spot for yearly family getaways. It’s rare to find a space that delivers comfort, privacy, location, and hospitality all in one.”
Response from the owner
I love to hear from my guest! I’m happy to know that your stay experience was excellent! 😊. I’m excited to welcome your family again in the future
Brianna
Ocean City, Maryland · via Airbnb
“Great place for a Big family and kid friendly. Really enjoyed our stay”
Rochelle
Arizona, United States · via Airbnb
“Very nice spacious homes. We loved the option of two attached homes which gave lots of room”
Darcie
Port Charlotte, Florida · via Airbnb
“Thank you again for sharing your home with us! It was nice to get out of the New York cold!”
Susanna
via Airbnb
“Dakota was a great host. He even took the time and effort to mail an item left behind to my home address. That is great service!”
Response from the owner
Anytime for my guest!
Bobbi
via Airbnb
“Great place. Was not too far from downtown. Saint Augustine is a beautiful little town.”
Kiko
Miami, Florida · via Airbnb
“We had a wonderful stay at the beach house in St. Augustine! Dakota was incredibly friendly and flexible; it honestly felt like we’d known him for years. The home was spacious and cozy, comfortably accommodating our group of 14 plus two small pups with ease. It had everything we needed for a relaxing and memorable getaway. Overall, it was a great experience with an amazing host. We’d absolutely stay again!”
Response from the owner
Adrianne, thank you so much for your beautiful review! It truly means a lot that you and your group (and the pups!) felt right at home. I’m so happy the space worked well for everyone and that you had a relaxing and memorable getaway. You were a joy to host, and I’d absolutely love to welcome you all back anytime!
Adrianne
Atlanta, Georgia · via Airbnb
“We enjoyed staying there few days and perfect..”
Nancy
Athens, Georgia · via Airbnb
“Dakota was a great host. He was always prompt in responding and provided excellent tips on what to do and where to eat in St. Augustine. I went to spend New Year with my family of 16 people of different ages. The house was spacious with well equipped kitchens, including basic seasoning, oil, and detergents.. We enjoyed hours on the patio with the barbecue. The house is close to the beach and downtown St. Augustine. The price/value was very good considering the size of the place and how well it is located. I highly recommend this property and would consider staying there again.”
Response from the owner
Elka, thank you for your kind words! I strive to ensure my property is well maintained and perfect for large families or gatherings to have a great time near the beach and downtown! I look forward to welcoming you again in the future!
Elka
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · via Airbnb
“Excellent property!”
Andrea Lynn
Lakeland, Florida · via Airbnb
“The home was spacious, clean, and perfect for our large family gathering. The location was ideal—close to the beach, shops, and restaurants. We loved the beach gear provided for guest use! A few things to note: the kitchen could use some updated items. The electric skillet had an incompatible plug, and there wasn’t much kid-friendly dishware. We also noticed frequent evening activity and noise from the garage, with lights on and someone coming and going. It felt like someone might be living on-site, which wasn’t mentioned in the listing. This wasn’t a major issue, but advance notice would’ve been appreciated. Also, for families renting both units, there’s no interior connection between them. Adding a secure, shared hallway would make it easier to move between spaces. Overall, it was a great stay with just a few areas that could improve future experiences.”
Response from the owner
Hi Bayli, Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! I am thrilled to know that your family enjoyed the spacious layout, cleanliness, and the convenient location near the beach, shops, and restaurants. We’re glad you enjoyed the beach gear, just one of the many amenities we provide to help guests make the most of their stay. Regarding the garage, it’s occasionally accessed for Airbnb-related needs and long-term planning, including a future project to create interior access between both units to better accommodate larger groups. Apologies if this caused any disturbance during your visit. I always aim to keep things quiet and respectful. Thank you also for your suggestion about the kitchen setup. That’s something I’ll definitely consider in future planning as we continue to improve the space for all types of guests. Thanks again for staying with us and for sharing your experience. We’d love to host you again in the future!
Bayli
Stilesville, Indiana · via Airbnb
“Great Dog Friendly home. Plenty of space for my whole Family. We were close to everything we wanted to do. Great place to take your Family for a getaway.”
Response from the owner
Happy to hear that your family enjoyed a getaway! 😊
Anneke
via Airbnb
“We enjoyed our stay. The spacious house, met our needs for a large family group.”
Response from the owner
Alicia, I am happy to know that your family loves the stay!
Alicia
via Airbnb
“Dakota kept us well informed, answered all questions promptly. We felt right at home. Definitely recommend! Approximately 20 minutes from downtown St Augustine.”
Response from the owner
Glad you enjoyed your stay! It always my pleasure to serve my guest at the high level!
Cheryl
Weston, Florida · via Airbnb
“Great stay very close to the beach!”
Response from the owner
Wonderful to hear that 😊
Rick
Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina · via Airbnb
“Our family really enjoyed staying at Paradise Palms! We had a large group of 14, so the two houses were perfect for providing privacy, sleeping accommodations and spacious eating areas for cooking and serving up meals for a group our size. Bedrooms were spacious and private, and Dakota even provided a pack n play for a little one as well as games and beach toys for kids. The houses are located in a quiet neighborhood that feels safe, so security was never an issue especially with kids. In addition, this property is close to Crescent Beach, so it was super easy to go to the beach and try out other amenities in the area. Dakota was very helpful with suggestions for things to do and was always cheerful in his communications. Our family enjoyed a wonderful vacation and appreciated being able to stay at Paradise Palms. Thank you!”
Sarah
South Pasadena, California · via Airbnb
“Host was living in the garage. This was not listing on the ad. When we look back at other reviews, someone else stated that they also heard noise from the garage. Definitely would not stay here again and would recommend others not to stay here. Ice maker wasn’t working and missing shelves in fridge in back house.”
Response from the owner
With 90+ 5-star reviews, guests consistently love this home, this review displayed a serious misunderstanding. I do not live in the garage. As clearly stated in the listing and house rules, the garage is locked, off-limits, and used occasionally for storage or restocking. I was briefly on-site for upkeep and never inside guest areas, always respectful of privacy. Had any concern been mentioned during the stay, I would’ve addressed it immediately. I remain committed to providing the 5-star experience so many guests have trusted and praised.
Alice
Augusta, Georgia · via Airbnb