Where the marsh exhales and the world grows quiet in St. Augustine, FL

The Shire on 1 acre marshfront with dock and Spa

Where the marsh exhales and the world grows quiet

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/The Shire on 1 acre marshfront with dock and Spa

The Shire on 1 acre marshfront with dock and Spa

2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
4.9 (46 Reviews)

The approach tells you everything. A private acre unfolds around a home that sits low and steady against the marsh, the kind of property where the landscape does most of the talking. The Shire on 1 acre marshfront with dock and Spa is a residential retreat built for the rare sort of stillness that only waterfront seclusion can offer. The architecture favors comfort over spectacle, with interiors that feel warm and well-considered, designed to frame the views rather than compete with them. Floor-to-ceiling windows pull the marshland inside, and natural light shifts through the rooms with the patience of tidal rhythm.

The grounds are the property's true luxury. A private dock extends into the marsh, offering direct water access for kayaking, paddleboarding, or simply sitting with a drink as the light changes. The outdoor spa adds a layer of indulgence that feels earned after a day spent on or near the water. Between the dock and the spa, the acre of land provides generous breathing room, with outdoor spaces that invite long mornings and unhurried evenings. Inside, the home accommodates groups with spacious living areas and well-appointed bedrooms, each designed with a residential ease that makes settling in feel immediate.

Days here take on a rhythm shaped by the marsh itself. Mornings might begin on the dock with coffee and the low sounds of the wetland waking up. Afternoons stretch across the property's outdoor spaces, where the spa offers a more restorative counterpoint to time spent exploring the waterways. Evenings pull naturally toward the living areas and the kitchen, where gathering and cooking become part of the experience rather than an afterthought. The home is equipped for self-sufficiency, encouraging the kind of stay where leaving the property feels entirely optional.

What lingers about The Shire is the proportion of it all. One acre is just enough land to feel private without feeling isolated. The marsh is close enough to hear, the dock close enough to use on impulse, and the spa close enough to make relaxation feel like second nature. It is a home that understands the particular pleasure of having everything you need within a few steps, and nothing you don't.

What we love about this stay

There's something quietly rare about a 1930s cottage that feels neither preserved in amber nor stripped of its history—this one sits right in that tension, where mid-century modern lines meet the unhurried sprawl of marsh and ocean. The scale is intimate, just two bedrooms, but the sightlines are enormous: water in nearly every direction, the landscape shifting between Atlantic horizon and tidal river depending on where you stand. That eighty-year-old door in the master bedroom, opening onto a rooftop deck with both sunrise and sunset exposure, feels like a detail no designer would invent—it just survived. Below, the oak canopy and private spa tuck you further into seclusion, even though downtown St. Augustine is only three miles away. It's a place that rewards stillness without demanding it.

Hot Tub / Jacuzzi

Cribs Available

Terrace / Patio

Beach Access

BBQ / Grill

Free Parking

Smoke Detectors

Free WiFi

Self-Catering Kitchen

Baby Crib

Beach Access / Essentials

Outdoor Seating

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1 Bathroom

Where you'll be staying

St. Augustine, FL, US

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