Haley's Court
150 Vilano Rd
St. Augustine, FL
Old Florida three blocks from the water, five minutes from the oldest city in the US.
About Haley's Court
Haley's Court opened in 1951 as a drive-up motel in Vilano Beach, a small coastal community on the north side of St. Augustine's inlet, close to the historic district but removed from its tourist intensity. The current owners undertook a restoration that kept what already worked: terrazzo floors and original bathroom tile survived and became the design foundation. Individual rooms were done in pink and teal, the retro palette that suits the era and the place. Vilano Beach is three blocks from the motel, and downtown St. Augustine, with more history per block than almost anywhere in the United States, is a ten-minute drive or twenty-minute bike ride.
What Haley's Court Is Known For
Haley's Court is genuinely family-owned and operated, which is visible in the restoration choices. The terrazzo floors and original bathroom tile are preserved because someone cared about what they meant to the building, not because preservation was the path of least resistance. The pink and teal palette isn't a rebrand decision: it's Old Florida meeting the current moment with appropriate confidence. A motel this close to the beach and this close to St. Augustine, with this level of design care, is genuinely rare.
Amenities
- WiFi
- Original 1950s terrazzo floors and period tile in select rooms
- Outdoor courtyard lounge
- Drive-up parking
- Bike rental arrangement via DRIFTERS Rentals
- Studio and apartment rooms available (some with full kitchens)
- TV
- Mini fridge
- Coffee maker
- Touchless self-guided check-in
- Three blocks to Vilano Beach Park and public beach access
What Guests Love
- Three blocks from Vilano Beach and five minutes from historic St. Augustine
- 1951 motor lodge with original terrazzo and period tile preserved
- Family-owned and operated: visible in every restoration choice
- Apartment rooms with full kitchens work well for longer stays or families
- Bike rental partnerships make the 20-minute ride to downtown St. Augustine easy
Worth Knowing
- Touchless check-in only: no on-site concierge, owners available by text and app
- No onsite restaurant: Vilano Beach Main Street is the dining plan
- Rooms vary significantly in size, layout, and amenities: read room descriptions before booking
- Car recommended for St. Augustine historic district trips (10-minute drive)
- Parking is drive-up, one space per room
The Room
Rooms built around a 1950s motor lodge design with modern comfort underneath. Some rooms retain original terrazzo floors and period bathroom tile. Room types range from king and queen studios to apartment-style rooms with full kitchens, suitable for four to six guests. All rooms have TVs, coffee makers, mini fridges, blackout shades, and individual climate control. Kitchenette and kitchen rooms include microwaves and cooking supplies. The design is retro without being a performance: original details kept, contemporary comfort added, personality present throughout. Check-in is touchless and self-guided; owners are responsive via text and app.
The Grounds
Haley's Court is a classic drive-up motel on Vilano Road, with parking outside each room and an outdoor courtyard lounge where guests collect in the morning. The surrounding Vilano Beach Main Street is the real grounds: fishing gear, a beachside grocery, coffee, and restaurants all within a short walk. The beach park is three blocks north. A nature boardwalk behind the property connects the neighborhood beyond the bridge. Bike rentals are available through the motel's partnership with DRIFTERS Rentals.
The Experience
Vilano Beach has the relationship with St. Augustine that makes both places work: close enough to explore the historic district by bike, far enough that the pace is coastal rather than tourist-busy. Haley's Court sits exactly in that gap. The 1950s building is the right building for the right beach town, and the family restoration made the decisions an outside investor wouldn't have: keeping the terrazzo floors, using pink and teal because the place earned those colors, running the operation as a vacation-rental hybrid that respects guests' autonomy. The next morning's plan is obvious: coffee from the shop next door, then the beach or the bike rack.
Details
St. Augustine, FL 32084
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does Haley's Court have EV charging?
No, Haley's Court does not have EV charging.
Does Haley's Court have WiFi?
Yes, Haley's Court has WiFi.
What is there to do near Haley's Court?
Vilano Beach: 0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk. Downtown St. Augustine Historic District: 2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there. Anastasia State Park: 5 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Haley's Court from Vilano Beach?
0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
How far is Haley's Court from Downtown St. Augustine Historic District?
2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
How far is Haley's Court from Anastasia State Park?
5 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
What is the check-in process?
Check-in is touchless and self-guided. Guests receive access instructions via email or the app before arrival. There are no on-site employees, but the owners are available via text or app throughout the stay.
Do all rooms have kitchens?
No. The property offers studio rooms and apartment-style rooms. Some studios have kitchenettes; apartment rooms have full kitchens. Review room descriptions when booking.
Is Haley's Court pet friendly?
Contact the property before booking to confirm current pet policy.
How far is Haley's Court from the beach?
Vilano Beach Park and public beach access are approximately three blocks, a 5-minute walk from the motel.
Does Haley's Court have a pool?
The property does not have an on-site pool. Vilano Beach Park, three blocks away, is the outdoor option.
How far is Haley's Court from St. Augustine's historic district?
About 3 miles across the Vilano Beach bridge, roughly a ten-minute drive. St. Augustine is the oldest continuously occupied European-established settlement in the continental United States. The Castillo de San Marcos, a 17th-century coquina fort, is at the north end of the historic district and worth a morning.
Is parking available at Haley's Court?
Yes. Free on-site parking is available at Haley's Court.
Does Haley's Court include breakfast?
No. Breakfast is not included at Haley's Court.
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Things to Do Near Vilano Beach / St. Augustine
Vilano Beach
0.2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can walk.
A quieter Atlantic beach three blocks from the motel, less crowded than St. Augustine Beach south of the inlet. Vilano Beach Park has outdoor showers, facilities, and the kind of unhurried sand-time that suits a three-block commute.
Downtown St. Augustine Historic District
2 miles, about a 5 minute drive, or you can bike there.
The oldest continuously occupied European settlement in the United States, with 450 years of colonial Spanish, British, and American history in a walkable downtown. Castillo de San Marcos, St. George Street, Flagler College, and the Lightner Museum are the anchor draws.
Anastasia State Park
5 miles, about a 10 minute drive, or you can bike there.
1,600 acres of Atlantic barrier island with camping, nature trails through coastal scrub, and four miles of Atlantic beach with consistent surf. The park anchors the south end of Anastasia Island and is the best outdoor option in the St. Augustine area.