This is our fourth year renting in St. Augustine for February and March. We wanted to be closer to downtown so we could walk to shopping, restaurants and other places of interest. We were lucky to find this delightful home in the historic neighborhood of Lincolnville, and it fit the bill perfectly.
The house is about 100 years old, but it has been charmingly restored and appointed. There are four bedrooms, which gave us plenty of room to spread out and still have room for guests. The second floor has a large bedroom, with ensuite bathroom. The sunroom/bedroom on the first floor has lots of light and a comfy bed. There is another queen bedroom, plus a king bedroom on the main floor, both with comfortable beds. The kitchen had what we needed to prepare our meals. There is a laundry room with a great washer and dryer.
There was a carport next to the house, which gave us two parking spaces. But we mostly walked everywhere. There are many, many terrific dining options in the area, including Crave food truck, the Blue Hen. Carmelo's, Georgie's Diner and Bantam Chef for a quick meal.
The Lincolnville Historic District is rich in African American history and known for its civil rights heritage. There is a walking tour with plaques that point out the places of interest. I loved walking through the neighborhood and looking at all the interesting houses and churches.
The best part of our stay, however, was our host, Jess. She was an absolute delight to work with. She was so accommodating and accessible for anything we might need. She is proud of her neighborhood and shared its history with us. She owns other properties in the area, so she was around, but respectful of our privacy. We are looking forward to returning next year.