Cabana Builder in St. Johns, FL

Poolside or out in the yard, a St. Johns cabana planned with the deck around it.

Some families want a cabana with a bar counter, others want towel storage and lounge chairs. We design cabanas for St. Johns homes around how you'll use them, and we work alongside the pool builder of your choice.

AY Luxury Designs LLC · Certified Building Contractor CBC1268168 · Amany Youssef: Registered Building Contractor RB29003947 · Registered Electrical Contractor ER13016631 · Registered Underground Utility & Excavation Contractor RU11066663

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What Goes Into a St. Johns Cabana

Poolside or in the yard. Placed for shade, view and privacy.
Towel and cushion storage. Closed storage that keeps the deck clear.
The deck around it. Pavers or stone that tie the cabana into the patio. We don't build pools.
An outdoor TV. Power and mounting planned with the structure.

Fans cool people, not rooms: the breeze creates a wind-chill effect, according to ENERGY STAR.

St. Johns Planning Notes for Your Cabana

Communities like Durbin Crossing, Aberdeen and Stillwater have many homes on pond or preserve lots, where the view is the main event. Mill Creek Plantation and Oxford Estates sit on larger, wooded lots where a structure can stand out in the yard. On water-view lots, columns and roof lines are placed to frame the view from inside the house.

Seen from the kitchen window, a cabana becomes part of the view, so we design that side too. Before we draw a cabana in St. Johns, we check where the afternoon sun falls, the distance from the pool and the property lines and where the power comes from.

Up to 80% of UV rays can get through clouds, according to the Skin Cancer Foundation.

Approvals and Permits in St. Johns

Architectural review is part of almost every St. Johns project, and the right package depends on which association and village your home is in. Boards often ask about the cabana's height, its distance from the property lines and how the roof matches the house. Confirm current guidelines with your association.

Every permitted St. Johns project goes through St. Johns County. We prepare the clearance sheet and permit package and schedule the inspections. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

Why AY Luxury Designs

You design it with the founder. Amany Youssef designs every project with you in person and stays involved through the final walkthrough.
We manage every step, from design to final inspection. We handle the AutoCAD design, the HOA paperwork, the engineering, the permits and the build. We handle electrical work with our licensed electrical partner, and gas and plumbing with our licensed trade partners.
Built for Florida. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.
A Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite.

Our Design-Build Process

Design session with Amany. Your project starts at our Jacksonville design studio, where you sit down with founder Amany Youssef and watch your cabana take shape live on screen in AutoCAD.
Free AutoCAD design and a custom quote. You get to-scale 3D renderings and a fully itemized custom quote within 24 hours of your consultation, so you know exactly what you're getting.
In-home design visit. Amany comes to your home for an in-person walkthrough, so we look at the project together where you're most comfortable, finalize the details and choose your colors and finishes.
Engineering, HOA and permits handled. We get the necessary engineered documents for every permitted structure, prepare your HOA/ARB package and pull the St. Johns County permits.
Build. We can start most projects within two to four weeks. Our crews follow a build process we've refined over many projects, and you get daily updates.
The AY Advantage. You hold back the final 5% for seven days after completion, so we can take care of any touch-ups before you sign off.

Financing is available through Synchrony Bank, including 18 months of no-interest financing, and we have other financing options as well.

Recent Projects in St. Johns

Our recent work here includes a gazebo and screen enclosure with a hot tub pad in Stillwater.

See more on our Cabana Builder in Jacksonville page and our St. Johns page.

Areas We Serve in St. Johns

We proudly serve homeowners all across St. Johns (32259), from RiverTown, Stillwater and Durbin Crossing, and everywhere in between. Wherever you call home in St. Johns, we'd love to hear about your project, so give us a call.

We also serve homeowners throughout St. Johns County and the greater Jacksonville area. Nearby, see our pages for Fruit Cove, Nocatee and St. Augustine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a cabana cost in St. Johns?It depends on the design, so there's no standard price. The main cost drivers are electrical and any plumbing; the deck and walkways; the size and roof style; finishes; and engineering and permits. Every AY Luxury Designs project has a $10,000 minimum, and you get a fully itemized custom quote within 24 hours of your consultation.

Can I add a fan and lights to a cabana?Yes. We plan them in the design and handle the wiring with our licensed electrical partner.

Can you build on a lot that slopes toward a pond or preserve?Yes. Raised patios, steps and seat walls are common in St. Johns, and we design the structure and the hardscape together so the space works with the slope. Preserve and easement lines can limit where things go, so we work from your survey.

Will my St. Johns HOA review a cabana?Plan on it. Most St. Johns neighborhoods are planned communities with their own architectural review, and many larger ones have village or sub-association rules on top of the master guidelines. We prepare what the board asks for, and the decision is the board's, so confirm current guidelines with your association.

Who permits a cabana in St. Johns?St. Johns is in St. Johns County, which requires a building permit for most improvements and, in most cases, issues a clearance sheet before it accepts the building permit application. The county also keeps a list of registered architectural review associations that are notified when a permit application for exterior construction is filed. Every permitted structure gets its necessary engineered documents.

Ready to Design Your St. Johns Cabana?

Book your in-person design session with Amany and see your project in AutoCAD before anything is built.

Call (904) 629-8803 or book a consultation.Design studio: 8917 Western Way, Suite 7, Jacksonville, FL 32256 · Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm