Ten minutes walk from your door to the sand.
One of the few Florida beaches where you can drive a four-wheel-drive vehicle right onto the surf. Bring a board, a rod, or nothing but a towel.
Stillness, on your terms.
Wide covered veranda. Private hot tub. Fire pit under live oaks. Hammock between palms. A fully fenced backyard that quiets the world to a whisper.
A real home made for longer stays and slower days.
Vaulted ceilings, an open great room, three bedrooms — one king, two queens. Stone fireplace, full kitchen with a long table for eight, workstation, fast Wi-Fi, washer/dryer, smart entry. Built for staying, not visiting.
The nation's oldest city, eight miles north.
Cobblestone streets and four hundred years of stories. The Bridge of Lions over Matanzas Bay, Castillo de San Marcos guarding the harbor, the gilded halls of Flagler College. By winter night, the Nights of Lights — three million white bulbs from November through January.
In their own words.
Where coastal luxury meets unhurried living.
Sunshine, comfort, and time are yours again.
St. Augustine Beach, FL · 28 days minimum · Up to 6 guests
The property
The Serene Veranda is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom coastal retreat where modern sophistication meets the quiet rhythm of the ocean. Vaulted ceilings, warm oak tones, and an open-concept layout let the light — and the breeze — do the work. The primary bedroom has a king bed; both guest rooms offer queens. Maximum capacity is 6 people.
Outdoor living
The heart of The Serene Veranda is its seamless blend of indoor and outdoor life. Step out onto the wide, covered, shaded veranda — ideal for morning coffee or a glass of wine as the sun dips below the horizon. Spend lazy afternoons grilling on the patio or swaying in the hammock with a book in hand. As twilight settles, gather around the fire pit or sink into the private hot tub beneath a canopy of stars. The fully fenced backyard creates a secluded sanctuary where every moment feels effortlessly unhurried. Pets considered on a request basis with prior written approval.
Why our guests choose this home
- The beach is yours. Ten minutes on foot — and one of the rare Florida beaches where you can drive a four-wheel vehicle right onto the sand. Bring a surfboard, a fishing rod, or nothing at all.
- Stay productive. Dedicated workstation (desk + monitor), high-speed Wi-Fi, and a Bose sound system throughout.
- A real home base. In-unit washer/dryer, smart keyless entry, and a 3-car carport — everything a long stay actually needs.
Location
Set in the sought-after St. Augustine Beach area, this home captures the best of both worlds: the calm of a coastal neighborhood and the charm of the nation's oldest city just minutes away. Explore historic cobblestone streets, visit oceanfront cafés, or simply wander along the dunes as the waves roll in. The Serene Veranda offers a front-row seat to everything that makes St. Augustine unforgettable.
- Historic Downtown St. Augustine (8 miles north) — St. George Street, Castillo de San Marcos, Flagler College, Lightner Museum, St. Augustine Lighthouse, ghost tours, trolley rides, Nights of Lights (Nov–Jan)
- Matanzas Inlet (6 miles south) — where the Matanzas River meets the Atlantic; boating, kayaking, paddleboarding, kiteboarding, beachcombing
- Crescent Beach & Anastasia Island — swimming, sunbathing, surfing, fishing, fish-cleaning station on site
- Fort Matanzas National Monument (6 miles south) — 18th-century Spanish fort, beautiful grounds
- Marineland Dolphin Adventure (9 miles south) — marine life preservation and interactive experiences
- Washington Oaks State Park (12 miles south) — coquina rock formations, tidal pools, reflection ponds, oak hammock gardens
Harry's Seafood, Columbia Restaurant, Beachcomber, Catch 27, O'Steen's, Sunset Grille, Raintree, Cap's on the Water, St Augustine Fish Camp, Casa Reina, Crabby's Beachside, Salt Life Food Shack.
The experience
Perfect for couples or executives on a longer stay, The Serene Veranda balances luxury, comfort, and tranquility in a way few homes achieve. From sunlit mornings in the open kitchen to starlit evenings in the hot tub, every detail invites you to slow down and savor the beauty around you.
This is more than a stay — it's coastal living at its finest. Elegant yet inviting, private yet close to everything, it's the kind of place that lingers long after you leave.
The stay
This is a private monthly rental — not a platform listing. Every guest is personally welcomed. Minimum 28 days. Whether you're escaping the cold, relocating, working remotely, or taking an extended coastal retreat, The Serene Veranda welcomes you. Extended stays from as low as $4,000 per month. Rates vary by season and length of stay. Book 6+ months ahead and get 5% off. Returning guests get 5% off. Book multi-months stay and get 5-10% off.
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A friendly process — no instant book, no surprises.
Start by picking your dates on the Check availability tab for a price estimate. Send us a request. From there, we walk through the steps below together.
Check availability- 01
Tell us when you'd like to come.
No payment, no commitment — just send us a note through the Check availability tab. We read every message ourselves.
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Let's talk.
We're a small private owner operation and we genuinely enjoy meeting the people who'll spend a winter in our home. A quick phone or email exchange — usually within a couple of days.
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A simple background check.
Standard TransUnion SmartMove screening, covered by us - your hosts. It's quick, painless, and helps us welcome you with confidence. If everyone's comfortable, we move on to the lease.
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Sign the lease, and you're in.
Upon signing the lease agreement, 50% of the rental fee is due — processed through Stripe. The other 50% is due 30 days before arrival. Two days before arrival expect a warm welcome packet with Wi-Fi, check-in instructions, entry code, hot-tub instructions, and our list of favorite walks and tables.
Payment
Everything is processed securely through Stripe. The schedule is simple:
- At signing — 50% of the total stay cost is due at signing .
- 30 days before arrival — the remaining 50% is due.
- For your comfort and convenience, your stay includes a complimentary mid-stay cleaning, weekly hot tub service, and regular lawn care.
If your plans change
We understand that plans can shift. To be fair to both our guests and our scheduling commitments, we offer the following cancellation terms:
- More than 60 days before arrival — full refund
- 30–59 days before arrival — 50% refund
- Less than 30 days before arrival — reservation is non-refundable
(Exact cancellation and security deposit terms are detailed in the lease)
Questions we get asked
- What does it cost to rent The Serene Veranda for a month?
- A 28-night stay at The Serene Veranda in St. Augustine Beach, Florida runs about $4,200 to $5,600 depending on the season, which works out to $150–$200 a night. Winter, from December through March, sits at the top of that range. That price is all-in — there is no service fee, cleaning fee, or booking fee added at checkout.
- What is included in the price?
- Everything. The quoted rate for The Serene Veranda covers cleaning, taxes, high-speed Wi-Fi, all utilities, and linens, plus weekly hot tub service, regular lawn care, and a complimentary mid-stay cleaning. Nothing is added on afterward.
- What is the minimum stay?
- 28 nights. The Serene Veranda is rented by the month to snowbirds, executives on relocation or sabbatical, and visiting academics. It does not take nightly or weekly bookings.
- What dates are available?
- The calendar on the Check availability tab at leelcollection.com shows live availability and the exact all-in price for any 28-night window. The winter snowbird season, December through March, is the one that books earliest.
- Where exactly is the house?
- The Serene Veranda is in St. Augustine Beach, Florida 32080, on Florida's northeast Atlantic coast. The beach is a ten-minute walk from the front door — one of the few in Florida where you can drive a four-wheel-drive vehicle onto the sand. Historic downtown St. Augustine, the oldest city in the United States, is about eight miles north.
- How many bedrooms are there and how many people can stay?
- The Serene Veranda is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom single-family house, built new in 2025, that sleeps up to 6 people. One king bedroom and two queen bedrooms. Maximum occupancy is 6 including children.
- What does the house have?
- A private hot tub, a fire pit with Adirondack chairs, a hammock, a grill, and a fully fenced private backyard under live oaks and palms. Inside: 25-foot vaulted ceilings, a stone electric fireplace, a full kitchen with butcher-block counters, in-unit washer and dryer, smart keyless entry, a Bose sound system, and a 3-car carport.
- Can I work remotely from the house?
- Yes. The Serene Veranda has a dedicated workspace with a desk and an external monitor, plus high-speed Wi-Fi throughout. It is set up for guests on a two- or three-month working stay.
- Are pets allowed?
- No. The Serene Veranda does not accept pets of any kind, and smoking, vaping, and cannabis are not permitted inside the house. Both rules are firm.
- Why is this house not on Airbnb or VRBO?
- The owners rent The Serene Veranda directly and deliberately keep it off the public marketplaces. Guests deal with the two people who own the house rather than a platform, and because there is no marketplace service fee — typically 15 to 20 percent for a guest — the same stay costs less booked this way.
- How do I know this is a real house and a legitimate rental?
- The Serene Veranda is owned and run by Gabor and Ildi, who answer every message themselves. They will do a video call before any money changes hands so you can see the house live and see who you are dealing with. Every stay is covered by a signed lease, payment runs through Stripe rather than a wire transfer, and guests go through a standard TransUnion SmartMove screening that the owners pay for.
- How do I book it?
- Pick your dates on the Check availability tab at leelcollection.com and send a request — no payment and no commitment at that stage. The owners reply personally within 24 hours, and from there it is a conversation, a background check, and a lease. There is no instant book.
When would you like to come?
28 days minimum · from $160 per night, with seasonal pricing
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