MAY weekly 10% OFF!!! JUNE 1-8 -20% OFF! Cross Street From Beach
About this house rental
Situated in Saint George Island, this charming house for $667 per night is a great choice for your next break. "IF" our dates show open and the calendar wont let you book, just email us and we'll see what we can do to correct it. [Specials can only be applied to new reservations & unless specified cannot be combined with other offers] Your situation can change before your arrival, Illness or an accident please consider insure your trip. Email me with regards to any Special or any questions you may have. (July 4th is excluded from all Specials) Our house check-in time is 4 pm... If the housekeepers or maintenance are still in the house when you arrive, please allow them time to finish working for you before you enter. "IF" you are waiting for Housekeeping/Maintenace to prepare The Palms... you can: Unload your groceries in our refrigerator. Take a walk to the beach, swim in the pool, grocery shop. catch fish for dinner. Order a BJs Pizza or other take out. Explore St George Island. Climb The Light House. Explore The Cut or Nicks Hole inside our community. Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Search online for The St George Island, Apalachicola Chamber of Commerce, The Forgotten Coast, St George Island Lighthouse, Julian G. Bruce Sate Park The Palms is private house, has great views of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico & is conveniently located on a short dedicated path to the beach. It's the little things that make a big difference! Our house is stocked with a starter supply of consumable items, including coffee filters, hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher soap & garbage bags. Well, if you have all THAT already covered, what should I bring? Bathing suit, sunscreen, beach towel & flip-flops! Many guests also appreciate having insect repellent handy during certain times of year. Most groceries, condiments & cleaning supplies are available on the Island or in Apalachicola, but you might want to bring aluminum foil, plastic wraps, sandwich bags & laundry/dish detergent. Remember medications & bath products of which you’re especially fond of. There are 2 seafood trailers located at the center of the island. Doug on the W. Gulf Beach Dr & Dale on E. Gulf Beach Dr... The gas station has a Piggly Wiggly market, quality meats, seafood, veggies, groceries etc... The Island Grocery also has a quality meat market/veggies & a variety of barbecue & smoked meats. "Sometimes It’s Hotter" is our favorite place for Key-Lime pie, fresh bread, a large beer & wine selection, hot sauces & much more. Ice chest on wheels, Big Wheel Beach/Fishing Cart, Beach Chairs, 1 Umbrella, bikes - all kept in our green shed We participate in The St. George amenities program, including 2 community pools, 2 tennis, 3 Pickleball Courts, Clubhouse & fitness center, nature trails plus access to Bob Sikes Cut, & Nicks Hole. Please note: At this time: Golf Carts are not allowed with rentals in our community but you may rent & use golf carts outside of our community. "Please' Let us know ASAP "IF" " Any Thing needs Our attention. Some Maintenance can be handled on the Turn Days (Saturdays) but not all... If its urgent we will respond accordingly but if not urgent we still need to know in advance to schedule repairs... We truly appreciate you helping us know what needs our attention...We do our very best to have everything clean & in good operating condition for you, the next guests & for us too. Let me encourage you to search for purchase travel/trip interruption insurance. Well behaved dogs are welcome at our house, at the beach on leash & many restaurants & shops both the island & in Apalachicola area. (Sorry no cats.) Please obey the leash laws, pick up and properly dispose all dog waste. Please protect our furnishings , linens & carpet from your furry pet. 😇 New reservations only: unless specified may not be combined with additional discounts. (July 4th is excluded from all Specials) Advance Bookings 10 + months in advance -5% on 7 plus night stays Monthly $4370 Nov 2022, Febr 2023 (28 nights - monthly) Monthly $3890.00. Dec 2022, Jan 2023 Across the street from the beach. Obstructed Gulf Views (trees, houses) from the second floor, which still very nice. To access the beach we need to use boardwalks, which installed between every 5-7 houses. So you will need to cross the street in front the house, turn on the right or left (does not matter), pass 2-4 houses and you are on the boardwalk. It is a short walking distance, 3-4 min for young/middle age, 4-5 min for older. We have miles paved bike path. Bob Sykes Cut (One Of The Best Fishing spots) is minutes away from our house. We are 24/7 gated community, which hosts two large swimming pools. Upstairs kitchen, dinning room, living area, full bath/laundry, two furnished decks and screened porch provide a great place to enjoy a views of the Gulf. Whole upstairs area has a beautiful open floor plan with Vaulted Ceiling captivating into full picture window. The kitchen is completely furnished with dishes, microwave, ice maker, pans, coffee maker, blender, etc. You can enjoy the view of Gulf while preparing your meal. The Bay side screened porch provides a great place to enjoy any evening. The Island and The Palms, all of the pleasures of the good life will be yours here The downstairs has four large bedrooms (2 of which are masters), 2 baths, and the living area. Each bedroom has a queen size bed. Three bedrooms have TV. All beds will be made for your arrival. Towels on each bed. Our guests have easy access to the pools and tennis courts provided by our community. We have several bikes, beach chairs, toys and wagon in our storage. You are welcome to use them when you stay in our house. The natural beauty that surrounds The Palms Retreat offers all sorts of entertainment: Enjoy watching the birds during the day with binoculars. Also watch the planets and stars with our telescope in the evening. An early morning stroll at the beach is almost a guarantee to see dolphins put on show for you in the Gulf. It's not uncommon to see them swim up as close as 150 feet to the shore, and you will certainly be impressed by their power. The sidewalks in the neighborhood offer a great opportunity to jog, bike, roller blade, or walk. The island is also a great place to catch up on your fishing, either from a boat or the coast. We are located 10-15 minute walk along the beach from the rocky canal at the Northwest end of the island that is known as a prime fishing spot. Please visit our home page to learn more about the house. Amenities:4 bedrooms/3 baths, 2 master suites. Bed sizes: 4 queen, couch, full size air mattress. Washer & dryer; fully equipped kitchen; 4 TVs, 1 VCRs. Outside hot/cold shower, fish prep area, charcoal grill. Relax in chair of our furnished sun decks. Wonder at some of the most fabulous stargazing you may ever witness. You will enjoy a 'dark sky' that reveals magic Milky Way views. Fishermen and nature lovers adore this beautiful, natural, island setting featuring 26 miles of sand dunes, sparkling gulf waves and abundant bay waters. Park style grill and fish cleaning table provided for outdoor enjoyment. Or let the local adventure companies to take you on boating, biking or fishing adventure. You will love it. You are welcome to take a look at our own site below and to learn more about our house!
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Family friendly
Map of Saint George Island, FL
Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(91 Reviews)
5.0
We enjoyed our family beach vacation immensely! The location was perfect - close to the beach and the bike path. Everyone had their own space and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals at the house.
The beach wagon was a big hit to carry our chairs back and forth to the beach, and the grill was perfect for a night of grilling at the house! We made many great family memories and hope to visit again!
5.0
We had a great time!
5.0
Nice. Good space for families!Bikes & beach toys were nice surprise!
5.0
The house was very clean and was a short walk to the beach. Would certainly stay here again.
4.0
Quiet. Good for our group
5.0
We had a wonderful stay at this home. It is a basic beach house as far as the decor and furniture, but had everything we needed. Communication with the owners was fast and easy.
We particularly enjoyed all of the beach gear, the wagon, the highchair and pack 'n' play for the baby. The location is wonderful, an easy walk to the beach and very quiet and great for relaxing. We really loved the view (which is the first picture in the listing, not to be confused with the house itself). There are couple of small things that need attention but overall it was an awesome stay especially for Spring Break! Note- the no-see-um bugs were really bad at this time of the year (April) on the beach so be prepared!
4.0
We appreciated the new grille, bikes and beach wagon.
5.0
My husband and I had a wonderful time at The Palms. Greg and Vieta were responsive to our needs. When the grill didn’t work, they sent a new one right away. Same with the coffee maker! The property was beautiful. We had several guests come to visit and all enjoyed their time there. While it felt remote, it was easy to get in and out of and fun to use as a base to explore the area.
5.0
We were a party of 4, senior citizen friends. We found the house to be very clean, and quite comfortable. Our only issue was trying to figure out how to access the t.v. It would be helpful to have a laminated card with detailed instructions on how to know which remote to use and when to use it. There appeared to be a missing cord to one of the down stairs t.v. So there was no access to that t.v. Other then that the stay was very pleasant, the owner easily accessible, location was perfect and we enjoyed our stay.
4.0
This beach house had almost everything you could need for a week at the beach. My group of five enjoyed this beautiful, huge, and spacious home, right across the road from the beach. The rental included a wagon, cooler , beach chairs, toys, floats , etc.
We also loved exploring the bike paths!
Unfortunately, only one of the bikes was functional, so we had to rent some.
This was my first time staying in the Plantation, and I was intrigued by the amenities. The pools were very nice. However, there is no hot tub, as advertised. It is not heated at all.
Overall , the house was a real jewel. If you don’t need a hot tub or bikes , don’t hesitate to stay here.
5.0
Great. Would like to come back
5.0
We had a really nice stay in this home with our family and fur members during the last week of July. The spiral staircase was a challenge for the dogs but after a couple does they were able to manage. Greg was very helpful and responded quickly to any questions/concerns. The home was very comfortable and it provided what we needed. I would not hesitate to rent again.
3.0
The house is in a very nice location (basically anywhere on SGI is great). And it was functional. But the decor left ALOT to be desired. The furniture was poor quality. And the house was on the dingy side. The floors were sticky, the beds had dog hair, the shower was not very clean (there was hair in it), two pots had food on them still and the place could use a good dusting. That said, the owner was responsive. And it served its purpose.
3.0
Overall good property but maintenance needed
Overall this was a good house and we adapted and had a good vacation. The house is severely outdated and could use maintenance. The pictures and description of the house were slightly misleading, specifically related to the steep metal spiral staircase in the home. We knew that there was an upstairs and downstairs but there are no pictures of the spiral staircase and had we known that before, we would not have rented. Our 40 lb dog was not able to go up or down those stairs due to not feeling she could get a good grip with the metal and having a bad back leg (the wood stairs were fine) so we had to carry her up those stairs. We also had someone in our party with knee and ankle issues that the stairs presented a challenge for. The appliances, furniture, faucet knobs, counters were very outdated but was not a big deal. However, i did have an issue with the broken chairs on the patio off the kitchen that we could not sit in; or the broken screen on the sliding glass door, or the screen on the kitchen window that’s patched with bandaids, or the broken wood post on the patio that i was not comfortable letting my kids or dog on. With the price that we paid to stay there, I would expect that these things be fixed and maintained properly, especially since it’s not very costly to fix them. The refrigerator also leaked water that we cleaned up daily, appears to have a cracked drip pan because we saw a piece of tape trying to hold it together. Also, we paid for 9 people to stay in the home, however we were only given 8 bath towels and no back up towels or anyone to call to get another one. So we had to buy extra bath towels that we left in the home. I think the bath towels allotted should match the number of people in the home. The description of the home also stated that the couch was a pull out bed but that was not true. That should be taken off the description as we relied on that. The air mattress in the home has a hole in it so we could not use that. Luckily we brought a spare air mattress that we were able to use instead for my kids to sleep on. Other than these issues, we enjoyed our stay and had a great time.
5.0
Home away from home
The house was nice. Plenary of room for everyone that went on the trip. Short walk to the beach with easy access. Would recommend others to stay here.
4.0
Enjoyed our stay, would stay here again
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5.0
Great Family Vacation, great location. Love SGI
The experience was overall great. The property owners were very easy to work with. The house had everything we needed. The home could use some updates and a few fixes. The cleaning crew could spend a little more time in the home, paying attention to deep clean places such as vents (very dusty) maybe air filters need to be changed? Base boards, cupboards. Tack strips between the bedroom and bathrooms were visible and needs to be fixed. After stepping on many times, we put towels over them. Overall the home was great! Don’t want to change the rating because they are minor, but every little bit helps. 😄 Great location, this was our first time in the plantation. One pool was open, unheated, easy walk to the beach. Love SGI have been coming down for several years now. Heads up, no-see-ums are bad in April.
4.0
Lovely. Would rent again
See above
5.0
Lovely house, has everything you need, and just a 30 second walk to the beach!
5.0
Amazing
Lovely house, has everything you need, and just a 30 second walk to the beach!
5.0
The Plantation is great.
This was a very good property in a really great location. A short walk to the beach. Bike riding was fun and the beach was great. Big enough for several families but not too big. The beach was fantastic, unfortunately the youngest, a toddler, did not like sand.
5.0
Our second stay at this dog-friendly beach house house was wonderful. They really met our family vacation needs. Our last stay, we brought our family. This time it was just us, two and our dog. It is a short walk to an almost private beach. You can see the water from the two front desks. They have bike paths all over St George’s Island and we used them daily. We walked our dog or rode our bikes. The owners have some bikes in the shed which we used as well as our own. (Bikes can be rented, too.) The house has all appliances, oven, washer, dryer, dishwasher, etc. WiFi and tv’s. It is a home in a gated community. There is a community pool that looks beautiful which we passed during our many bike-rides, we were more interested in the ocean. We will return again!
5.0
Returned to dog-friendly beach house
Our second stay at this dog-friendly beach house house was wonderful. They really met our family vacation needs. Our last stay, we brought our family. This time it was just us, two and our dog. It is a short walk to an almost private beach. You can see the water from the two front desks. They have bike paths all over St George’s Island and we used them daily. We walked our dog or rode our bikes. The owners have some bikes in the shed which we used as well as our own. (Bikes can be rented, too.) The house has all appliances, oven, washer, dryer, dishwasher, etc. WiFi and tv’s. It is a home in a gated community. There is a community pool that looks beautiful which we passed during our many bike-rides, we were more interested in the ocean. We will return again!
3.0
Upon arrival it was obvious that the house had barely been cleaned. Contacted property owner and she tried to contact cleaning service. They never came. Spent a day cleaning the house ourselves. Owner was very apologetic and gave us a comp at a local restaurant. Previous renters stole the fire sticks and a power cord to one of the TVs. Owner ordered new ones and had them shipped to house. I felt bad for the owners as they live out of state and were limited on what they could physically do, they really tried.
3.0
Rocky start but still enjoyed our trip.
Upon arrival it was obvious that the house had barely been cleaned. Contacted property owner and she tried to contact cleaning service. They never came. Spent a day cleaning the house ourselves. Owner was very apologetic and gave us a comp at a local restaurant. Previous renters stole the fire sticks and a power cord to one of the TVs. Owner ordered new ones and had them shipped to house. I felt bad for the owners as they live out of state and were limited on what they could physically do, they really tried.
2.0
The house was ladened with hair balls. There was hair on the bed sheets in my daughters room and their were period stains on the sheets in another room. The place overall felt dirty. The bikes had flat tires and the owner offered to pay to have them fixed if we took them across the island to the repair shop. We didn't want to spend our time getting their bikes fixed so we rented some. Unfortunately, we wouldn't visit this home again.
2.0
Not so Clean
The house was ladened with hair balls. There was hair on the bed sheets in my daughters room and their were period stains on the sheets in another room. The place overall felt dirty. The bikes had flat tires and the owner offered to pay to have them fixed if we took them across the island to the repair shop. We didn't want to spend our time getting their bikes fixed so we rented some. Unfortunately, we wouldn't visit this home again.
4.0
Property is a little out of date, we knew this from pictures. Could have been cleaner. I assume the cleaning crew is struggling to find employees like most businesses these days. We were prepared for this by taking a lot of our own linens and cleaning products. Overall everything was fine for the price we paid. Very attentive property owners and nice private neighborhood !
4.0
House needs a little TLC. Overall ok
4.0
Well equipped and comfortable
We were pleased to find The Palms to rent in a high-demand market. The location was excellent, a short walk to the beach. The kitchen was well stocked, but you need to bring all staple foods. The shed had a good supply of beach equipment such as chairs and umbrellas. A few things needed upkeep, like two flat tires. Stained towels needed replacing. The rooms were as pictured but there were no sleep sofas. The inflatable mattress was usable in the foyer (“kids room”) but had a slow leak. Despite a few imperfections, we had a very enjoyable stay.
4.0
Beach trip
Property is a little out of date, we knew this from pictures. Could have been cleaner. I assume the cleaning crew is struggling to find employees like most businesses these days. We were prepared for this by taking a lot of our own linens and cleaning products. Overall everything was fine for the price we paid. Very attentive property owners and nice private neighborhood !
4.0
Nice week at beach.
House needs a little TLC. Overall ok
4.0
Very Beautiful Location
Absolutely private and peaceful - can hear and see ocean on decks
The house is functional - needs some flooring updates in bedrooms to get carpet out-and exterior needs upkeep- living furniture old
Had to clean when arrived- throw pillows and throw rugs need to be thrown out
AC works great- bathrooms fine-
Walking distance to a great beach that is beautiful- did not use bikes or grill but they are in shed
Patio furniture very old and cushions all worn out-
Place just needs some attention
5.0
Spring break 2021
Beautiful, clean home. Spacious 4 bedrooms. Plantations are beautiful, green lush, shaded bike path, great pools, beaches were empty! Dog-friendly. Wonderful upper porches with water views. Will rent again. This was our first trip to SGI and we loved it!
5.0
Palms Retreat
The Palms was perfect for two couples who enjoy lots of room to spread out their belongings. The two main floor bathrooms are attached to two of the four bedrooms so it was kind of nice that we didn't have a third couple, because their bathroom options would be limited. Linens and bedding was somewhat dated but totally functional.
The house was well fitted with quality glasses, plates and silverware. There was no shortage of cooking pans and utensils. The bikes and the new grill were put to good use. One of the best parts of our visit was the excellent communication with the owner Vieta.
5.0
The Palms was perfect for two couples who enjoy lots of room to spread out their belongings. The two main floor bathrooms are attached to two of the four bedrooms so it was kind of nice that we didn't have a third couple, because their bathroom options would be limited. Linens and bedding was somewhat dated but totally functional.The house was well fitted with quality glasses, plates and silverware. There was no shortage of cooking pans and utensils. The bikes and the new grill were put to good use. One of the best parts of our visit was the excellent communication with the owner Vieta.
4.0
Warmer winter
Access to ocean very good. Picture in website absolutely wrong. This is not the house we rented and gives very wrong picture of property we did rent.
5.0
This was a wonderful place to stay in a beautiful gated community.
5.0
The Palms on St. George island was a comfortable peaceful get away.
This was a wonderful place to stay in a beautiful gated community.
5.0
We had an amazing week at the Palms!!! It had everything that we needed. Our two little fur babies loved it too but we had to carry them up and down the spiral stairway. Owners were very easy to get in touch with and very informative as well as pleasant. Very happy with our vacation! The beautiful Island is just what we needed to relax!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Saint George Island?
The average price for a rental in Saint George Island is $582 per night. This rental is $85 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at MAY weekly 10% OFF!!! JUNE 1-8 -20% OFF! Cross Street From Beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at MAY weekly 10% OFF!!! JUNE 1-8 -20% OFF! Cross Street From Beach. Enjoy the water!
Is MAY weekly 10% OFF!!! JUNE 1-8 -20% OFF! Cross Street From Beach pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at MAY weekly 10% OFF!!! JUNE 1-8 -20% OFF! Cross Street From Beach?
We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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