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The Hut! Oh, how lucky we are! The sister cottage The Lodge! When Thomas A. Mellon, one of the heirs to the Pittsburgh Mellons, had trouble sleeping, his brother advised him to visit Summer Haven in St. Johns County, south of St. Augustine. A breezy, sandy cottage community where local farmers stayed in the summer to cool off, Mellon found he too could cool off and SLEEP! In 1882, he bought the property and built The Hut. In 1895, he built the larger Lodge house next door. We are so proud to offer this lovely historic cottage to you! It is tiny and delightful - we've worked modern comforts such as air conditioning, cable TV and so on, into the 123 year old 'bones'. You'll want to be very Jimmy Buffet style in this home - barefoot, cut-off's and tee-shirts. Sit up in the 'tower' to watch sunrises and sunsets - dine in the great room, or out on the back porch by the river. Two queen bedrooms and one with two twin beds - a galley kitchen, just one bathroom, washer and dryer on the porch - but hang up your washin' on the line - way betta! Bring the pups, kids, small boat. You'll share the dock with the guests at The Lodge. 130 steps to the beach, 10 steps to the Summer Haven river. Man, this is livin'!

• Tax & Housekeeping:  All state and county taxes are included in our rates. Limited housekeeping is also included, and requires that you leave your home neat. Full exit cleaning or daily housekeeping is available by arrangement. Please check with the office.

• Deposits:  50% to reserve, balance 30 days before arrival. Security deposit: $700 REFUNDABLE CASH payment in addition to rental fee. Clean House = Full Refund!

• Payment Policies:  Pets are welcome in all of our properties. Pet fees are $125 + tax, per pet. WEDDINGS are welcome too at some homes; additional fees and agreements are appropriate, please call our office for assistance. All major credit cards & checks are accepted.

• Cancellations:  Should your plans change after your deposit or full payment has been made, we will happily reschedule your stay for a mutually convenient time. Please ask for a copy of the rental agreement for a full explanation. We recommend travel insurance from AIG or another reputable source if you feel there's a chance you may have to cancel.

• Arrival/Departure: Check-in at 4:00 P.M. - time to chill the wine and enjoy the beach! Check-out at 11:00 A.M. to make room for our next guests! These times are firm. Late departures will cause an additional day to be charged to your account.

• Holiday Rates:  A 25% increase will occur at major holidays and event weeks. Our favorite holidays are Christmas, New Years' Eve, Easter, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving. Special events in our area include Rolex 24 Hours & Speed Weeks, Daytona 500 & Bike Week.