Emerald Lakes Estate is a beautiful, secluded, 7-acre property nestled along 40 acres of whispering pine and oak trees and is only 18 minutes from historic downtown St Augustine. Guests have access to their very own driveway, gated and fenced-in cottage with self-check-in/check-out, making it feel like your home away from home. Enjoy a private fire in your very own wooded backyard under twinkly lights, surround yourself with nature as you explore all the different species of birds and wildlife, play a game of tennis or pickle ball or spend an afternoon at the koi lake! There is plenty to do whether you want to bunk in or explore.

We are Russel and Ali, a 30-something couple that is passionate about good food & drinks, travel, and going on adventures. Russel is a native-born Floridian who has traveled the world 5-times. Ali was born in the land Downunder and made her move to the USA in 2011. Together we have lived all over the place, but there is no place quite like St Augustine, Florida. After stumbling across this property while on vacation, we decided to sell everything we own and turn it into a destination experience to share with special travellers who we can make memories with. We both enjoy connecting with new people and we are sincerely happy to host you. In our travels, we have realised the place you stay in while visiting can make or break an experience. Our goal is to make your experience, so please let us know if there’s anything we can do to make your stay better.

St. Augustine, known as The Ancient City, is located between Northeast and East Central Florida and is convenient to Jacksonville, Orlando, and Daytona airports. North Florida boasts a year-round mild climate perfect for strolling St. Augustine’s delightful historic district, with its cobblestone streets, quaint cafes, bars, unique shops, and bed and breakfast inns. Experience the beauty of an early morning that slowly comes alive with locals and tourists setting out on foot to explore significant landmarks including the Castillo de San Marcos, Lightner Museum, Flagler College, and Fort Matanzas.