3021 Green Acres Rd, St Augustine, FL 32084

A Boat Captains Dream: nestled in a palmetto hammock 15 minutes from the beach and 20 minutes from the St. Johns River, you'll find this precious cottage with a big story. The owner has manned the waterways in NE Florida for three decades; so colorful and spiritual and kind. You'll find his personality in every inch of this cottage. Originally a garage apartment in Fleming Island, the owner had it moved to Green Acres in 1985. Hand-crafted since then, the hardwood original floors, the 10' plywood walls (not even made anymore!) new windows, newer heat and air, all uniquely and beautifully put together. Just 946 sf, all on one floor, three bedrooms none of which conform and one bathroom, a kitchen that reminds one of a ship's galley, just begin the tour.

A Boat Captains Dream: nestled in a palmetto hammock between the beach and the St. Johns River, you’ll find this precious cottage with a big story. So full of personality, this home was originally a garage apartment in Fleming Island. The owner moved it to Green Acres in 1985: Hand-crafted since then, the hardwood original floors, the 10’ plywood walls (not even made anymore!) new windows, newer heat and air, all uniquely and beautifully put together. Just 986 sf, one floor, three bedrooms.

The front porch sports lifesavers from ships in the Jacksonville area, and lanterns from a tugboat. Into the screened foyer and see the famous dolphin bricks from Marineland with a welcome sign on the door, made from planking from Lambs Yacht Center in Jacksonville. Once in the door, you’ll enjoy the cool sea salt color, warm old floors and massive timbers from the original St. Augustine Beach Pier, built in 1939, replaced by the new pier in 1984. These timbers are awesome and truly speak for the history surrounding you in this dream cottage. Shelves in the living room are salvaged from the Orion Lighthouse and driftwood gathered from the 42 miles of St. Johns beaches. The bathroom is focused on two pieces – a full length wood-trimmed mirror from a Hatteras yacht and a corner bathtub from Flagler Hotel. This room is paneled in Brazilian Ipe wood, found on the beach and hand-carried in by the owner and hand-installed in the bath. The fish hanging from the beams were traded at the Matanzas Innlet Restaurant for a surfboard. So much detail is in every turn in the cottage, even wood from the old Bayard post office – the coquina in front of the steps are from Summer Haven, the shelf off the back porch is a teak swim platform from a boat, the hot & cold outdoor shower, and the barbecue platform with wood steps from a cabin cruiser, the hot water, washer & dryer all tucked into a closet out back. There are two sheds for storage, 1.15 acres fenced and gated.