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Who We Are

Your Hosts

Meet your Hosts: Joshua & Jared Van Dyke

Welcome to our family-run vacation homes, hosted by brothers Joshua and Jared Van Dyke. Together, we’ve created spaces designed with family getaways in mind, ensuring you have everything you need for a fun and comfortable vacation.

 

Joshua Van Dyke brings his passion for hospitality from the restaurant industry, where he thrives on creating memorable experiences for guests. He loves nothing more than hosting, spending quality time with family and friends, and making sure everyone feels right at home.

 

Jared Van Dyke, with his wife Colleen, bring their expertise in construction and design, with a keen eye for detail and high standards in every aspect of our properties. Known for their adventurous spirit and ability to fix just about anything, Jared and Colleen make sure everything is perfect for your stay.

 

As fathers of four children each, we know what it takes to make a family vacation special. That’s why our properties are large, accommodating, and thoughtfully designed with families in mind. We look forward to hosting your next adventure!

Frequently Asked Questions

Why our guests

LOVE STAYING HERE

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This is a fantastic home to stay at for friends and family. Three king bed "suites"! Our bed on the main level was super comfortable - the best bed I've ever slept in at an Airbnb. There are tons of things to do in the garage area with the games and the pool was fantastic! The double oven is a huge help when cooking big meals. We were able to find whatever pots and pans we needed in the well stocked kitchen. There are 3 sitting areas - one for each floor so we could all get some private time when needed. This home is well worth the value! LIZ
Liz M.
December 2025
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Love the location. Great walking distance. Not too far but also not too close and was still very private and quite. Amazing local business just down the street. Very clean. Parking situation may be a challenge for some if you are not used to smaller streets and have a bigger sized car. Would definitely come back!
Amanda L.
December 2025
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Our group had a nice stay at Jared's place. Host was very responsive and instructions were clear. Place was very spacious, plenty of bedrooms to accommodate a large group. Pool was nice and clean though a bit small for the whole group. Location was ~ 15 min drive to the main town of St. Augustine. However, was quiet, felt safe. <5 min walk to the beautiful beach! Thanks for a nice stay!
Adam E.
December 2025
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This is a great place for a large family! Everyone had a room and the kitchen is well equipped. The location was fantastic, close to historic St. Augustine and the beaches. Communicating with Jared was easy and all questions were answered promptly. Highly recommend!
Kathy B.
December 2025
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The cottage was very cute, comfortable, and nestled in a beautiful quiet neighborhood only 10 min walk from St. George st! Would definitely stay again - thank you!
Audrey S.
November 2025
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Two years in a row and we’ve booked it for next year!! This is the best place for us. Plenty of space and bedrooms. Great dock for enjoying the river. Highly recommend it!!
Stephanie C.
November 2025
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Beautiful space that made it easy for 3 families with kiddos to enjoy together. Pool was perfect size and was clean. St. Augustine is a short drive with much to do and see. Excellent kitchen space for cooking!
Emily S.
November 2025
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literally wow, Joshua was so helpful! We felt super comfortable. You can walk every where... super cute coffee spot just up the street!!!
Leonardo H.
November 2025
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We really enjoyed staying at Jared’s place. We absolutely loved the location and the views of the lighthouse for sunrise. My boys also loved the game room and heated pool. The host was excellent to communicate with and the beds were also very comfortable. We also appreciated the well-stocked kitchen, the ramp and elevator. The soap in the shower was also very nice. Highly recommend this place.
Andrea S.
November 2025
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Incredible place! Loved the setup and the location was perfect, will most deff be coming back!!!!
Michael V.
November 2025
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