Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find!
About this house rental
Situated in Saint George Island, this charming house for $693 per night is a fantastic option for your next break. Sea Gem is a relaxing cape cod style beach home located about midway inside the St. George Island gated secure community. If you want a quiet, serene, beautiful piece of paradise— then Sea Gem will be perfect for you and your fur babies! There are two master suites, one on the first floor and the other upstairs both featuring relacing master baths that invite you to let go of your worries and settle into beach life. Vaulted ceilings in the living room provide an open and airy feel. The home features hardwood floors downstairs and carpeted spaces upstairs (for quiet and fur babies comfort). Each bedroom and the main room have flat panel televisions with Dish Network, Fire TV. There are DVD players and a DVD library in case of an inclement day or if someone gets sunburned snd needs a bit of time “in”. Sea Gem has a collection of games and jigsaw puzzles for some family bonding. The kitchen is chock full of anything you could need including both a Keurig and a standard coffee maker. Plus, a local owner a gew blocks away is ready to help if you need anything! If you cannot completely "unplug" there is free wi-fi that can run all your family's devices with no buffering! Rock away with your favorite book or beverage on the covered front porch, or have lunch on the sun deck below while watching the kids splash in the private heated pool (extra heat fee-available only in Spring and Fall). There is a charcoal grill, enclosed outdoor shower, and even a few beach toys! We have 2 kayaks and a bike or two for the more adventurous travelers! Your linens are all included and there are even beach towels available for your use. The grounds are neatly landscaped with beautiful native vegetation. There is ample parking (some covered). Beach access is just steps away, directly across the street from Sea Gem (see picture). Premium linens, with double pillows on Kings and Queen beds, beach towels and cleaning service are also included at Sea Gem and will make your vacation experience a breeze! Enjoy access to the clubhouse and amenities including 2 resort size swimming pools, hot tub, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, bike trail, gated security entrance, workout room, and private beaches. Stayed with us before? Ask about our Repeat Guest discount! *We are pet friendly and allow (1) dog for a $75.00 non-refundable pet fee. If you have an additional pet please contact me and we can make it work. *Pool Heat is priced at $400 for the week. *Refundable Damage Deposit $500 *Sea Gem is located in a private gated community. There are additional rental forms (guest list) required by the HOA that have to be sent in before final payment due. * No smoking/vaping Beds: 1 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Double, 2 Twin XL that can convert to a King if preferred, 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Gym / Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Saint George Island, FL
Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(77 Reviews)
5.0
We had a lovely week at SGI in the Sea Gem! House was clean and beds were comfy. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you might need for cooking and eating in. We loved having the beach access right across the street for our daily walks on the beach and shell collecting. Thanks for a relaxing week!
5.0
The house and pool were excellent. The property had a very tropical private feel with nice views of the gulf and close beach access. Our first time to St George Island and it was great. Hope to return in the future and will definitely consider Sea Gem for our stay. Cheryl is a great host, very responsive and helpful.
5.0
We had a wonderful time at Sea Gem, and Sheryl was so welcoming! She really worked with us to make sure our stay was the best it could be! It was lovely to be able to walk right to the beach, and the house was comfortable and a great place to relax! We definitely plan to make a return trip!
5.0
Exactly as described. Directly across from beach access. Great place to relax, fish and spend time with family. Kitchen very well stocked! Thanks for sharing your place with us.
5.0
Excellent communication with the owner.
5.0
Loved staying here! Great location! Loved the layout of the house. The owner was very attentive. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
We had a great stay will definitely be back the house was beautiful and had everything we needed and more the manager of the property was the greatest
5.0
The layout was so perfect. We took the separate upstairs bed and bath. Our kids and the 3 yrs old took the downstairs. Furniture was comfortable and kitchen was well stocked. We'll seek this one out again.
5.0
Our family of 7 had a great July 4th week! From the really fun SGI waterwar parade to the fireworks! The house is very close to beach. Beach towels, chairs, toys, kayaks, bikes provided! We could see the dolphins playing in the gulf from the rocking chairs on the huge porch! This place feels like home, very clean, has everything needed for meals (we ate in mostly). Comfortable beds with lux bedding. Crazy large and lux showers with excellent water pressure! Easy booking and communication with owner who lives nearby and quick response by text/phone to questions we had. The beach itself was beautiful, clean and uncrowded! Also has a lovely pool. The only suggestions for improvement would be to update the dishwasher ( we had to Re wash a few dishes after a run), add a few more bath linens and silverware and nicer pool furniture. We would not hesitate to stay here again when in the area.
Thank you Sheryl for being a great host and sharing your beautiful Beach House with us!
5.0
Sea Gem was absolutely awesome! Just steps from the beautiful gulf beach. The pool was wonderful. The house had everything we needed and the host was very nice and available anytime we had questions. You can’t go wrong with Sea Gem!
5.0
House was super cute! Big upstairs if you have small kids with you. Short walk to the beach. And the owner is super helpful!
5.0
Great time here. Will come back.
5.0
Even during a mid April cold front, we so enjoyed our stay. House was the perfect size & setup for our family of 5!
5.0
Our stay at Sea Gem was amazing. Sheryl was very helpful and the house was lovely - even better than the pictures online appear. The location on St George Plantation cannot be beat! We enjoyed biking, tennis, and the beach which is truly steps away from the house. It was too cold to swim, but the pool looked great too. We will definitely be back.
5.0
This house is Amazing, the photos don’t do it justice at all. The location is absolutely perfect, the kitchen was 0 fully stocked with any tool or dish we needed, we like cooking. The property Manager was awesome. This is our favorite house so far, we stay on the Island every year.
5.0
Great place and helpful host!
We really enjoyed our time at Sea Gem! It’s even more beautiful in person and steps from the beach. The Plantation is quiet, clean, and lovely. Also loved that the house comes with 4 bikes. We had a lot of fun getting out after the kids went to bed and enjoyed the paths all over the Plantation.
Sheryl was an incredibly communicative and available host. She went above and beyond to help me when I had to order additional dog food during our trip. She drove and picked up my package at the post office in Eastpoint — truly a lifesaver and very kind!
11/10 — would definitely stay again next time we’re on SGI with our family of adults, kids, and dogs.
5.0
Stay May 28-June 4, 2022
We had a few hiccups with TV and living room rug had pet hair but we managed to figure out TV after googling and switching a few cords that previous people had changed for gaming. The vacuum was clogged so we emptied it and worked great on rug after that. I would suggest a few new beach cars otherwise location and owner were great! Would stay again!
5.0
Awesome summer house
Awesome house. Pool was great. Beach close by. Fun time !
5.0
Family Getaway
Sheryl was amazing to rent from. She answered all my questions and even consulted with my daughter when she was having difficulty getting her tv to work in her bedroom. My family enjoyed the beautiful porch and its view of the ocean along with the pool for afternoon swims. The access to the beach is minutes away. We loved the peacefulness of The Plantation!
5.0
Our family enjoyed a great week at SeaGem! Sheryl was very responsive and we appreciated her helpful facts about the island and our stay.
5.0
Wonderful vacation and location!
Our family enjoyed a great week at SeaGem! Sheryl was very responsive and we appreciated her helpful facts about the island and our stay.
4.0
Beautiful spring vacation
We had a lovely week on SGI for our children’s spring break. Unfortunately the pool heat never worked so we were unable to use the pool much during our stay as it stayed below 80 degrees. The issue was not repaired during our stay but the owner was communicative and apologetic and refunded our pool heat fee. The views of the gulf from the top floor and master were gorgeous. The house was clean enough, and layout was nice for our group. The pool situation was very disappointing as I had messaged owner several days before we arrived asking that we be assured that pool would be heated upon arrival. Owner was uninformed of the pool heat issue even though previous guests had also been without it. Overall we still had a lovely vacation, and will definitely be back to the island again.
4.0
Nice house and short walk to the beach; great for the kids. Kayaks and bikes were a nice amenity to venture around the plantation. Our only issue was the heated pool never got warm. Overall, a great time and value for the location. We’ll be back to SGI!
4.0
First time in SGI
Nice house and short walk to the beach; great for the kids. Kayaks and bikes were a nice amenity to venture around the plantation. Our only issue was the heated pool never got warm. Overall, a great time and value for the location. We’ll be back to SGI!
5.0
Quiet and relaxing
The beach is very private as is house. Quiet at night. Great access to beach and bike trails. We will be back. The pool couldn’t heat but owner was on top of it.
5.0
Great stay at Sea Gem
Wonderful week at SGI. Home is located in a secure, gated, and master planned community called St. George Plantation. For us, this was the place to be on SGI—quite, residential, non-commercialized, and nice bike paths. Owner was friendly, responsive, and easy to work with. Loved the large front porch and easy access across the street to beach. We loved having 2 master suites with upgraded en suite baths. House was comfortable our family of 5 adults. St. George State Park on opposite side of island is a must see. We would not hesitate returning to Sea Gem.
5.0
Fantastic experience overall. We had a great time and the owner was very nice and easy to reach out to for questions. I was surprised to be contacted by the owner right after we checked-in to make sure everything went well. The pool was very clean as well as the house. Sea Gem was much bigger in person than I thought from the pictures. My only suggestion is if you want to ride bikes during your stay to rent them.
5.0
Great house
Had a great week on SGI. Owner was easily accessible and worked with us well. The renovations made to home are beautiful and made the stay more enjoyable.
5.0
We’ve been coming to St. George for 20+ years, always enjoy staying in the Plantation. Walking/bike paths are great. Proximity of house to beach is wonderful, as are views from porch. Having kids with us the pool was a bonus but some pool furniture needs replacing.
House was clean. Lots of great games!
House is very comfortable but could really be great with some updating and paint. Neither a positive or negative but two adults could not comfortably sleep in double bed (my mistake for not noticing). Pull out sofa very uncomfortable.
Again, neither positive or negative, but only limited household supplies are provided (trash bags, paper towels, salt/pepper/spices, laundry detergent) so I suggest bringing those.
Sheryl is very responsive and helpful.
5.0
We stayed in Sea Gem with our family for Fall Break and absolutely loved the location and amenities of the house. The kitchen is well-stocked, which you will appreciate if your family cooks in even some of the time while you're on vacation. The beach is a short walk across the street with access that is straight to the beach (no stairs!) The kids enjoyed the pool at the property every afternoon. Best of all, the owner is attentive to make sure that your stay is the best it can be. We hope to rent again for another vacation soon!
5.0
Great location, Great Communication with Owner
We stayed in Sea Gem with our family for Fall Break and absolutely loved the location and amenities of the house. The kitchen is well-stocked, which you will appreciate if your family cooks in even some of the time while you're on vacation. The beach is a short walk across the street with access that is straight to the beach (no stairs!) The kids enjoyed the pool at the property every afternoon. Best of all, the owner is attentive to make sure that your stay is the best it can be. We hope to rent again for another vacation soon!
5.0
The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable for all of us. The kitchen was clean and well equipped. Beds were very comfortable. The pool was very clean and private. There was a nice view of the water. Communication with owner was easy and she checked in to make sure we were ok and had everything we needed. Great place to have as your home base for a great vacation on St George!!
5.0
Loved our stay here! Perfect home for a family vacation!
The house had everything we needed and was very comfortable for all of us. The kitchen was clean and well equipped. Beds were very comfortable. The pool was very clean and private. There was a nice view of the water. Communication with owner was easy and she checked in to make sure we were ok and had everything we needed. Great place to have as your home base for a great vacation on St George!!
5.0
Putting the "Gem" in Sea Gem
Fantastic experience overall. We had a great time and the owner was very nice and easy to reach out to for questions. I was surprised to be contacted by the owner right after we checked-in to make sure everything went well. The pool was very clean as well as the house. Sea Gem was much bigger in person than I thought from the pictures. My only suggestion is if you want to ride bikes during your stay to rent them.
5.0
This house is ideal for adults and school age children. Four bedrooms including two lovely master suites (one King, one Queen) featuring beautiful bathroom remodels made us feel pampered! I like to cook and was amazed at how well stocked the kitchen was, including both Keurig and traditional coffee makers! Sheryl was very responsive to what minor issues we may have had, and so nice. The locale is perfect, within earshot and eyeshot of the surf and steps away from beach access. I would not recommend families with toddlers or small children stay here due to the wide railing space on the second level, but it is ideal for older families. We had a great time rocking and reading on the porch on non- beach days. So relaxing. Thank you, Sea Gem!
5.0
Nice time
We’ve been coming to St. George for 20+ years, always enjoy staying in the Plantation. Walking/bike paths are great. Proximity of house to beach is wonderful, as are views from porch. Having kids with us the pool was a bonus but some pool furniture needs replacing.
House was clean. Lots of great games!
House is very comfortable but could really be great with some updating and paint. Neither a positive or negative but two adults could not comfortably sleep in double bed (my mistake for not noticing). Pull out sofa very uncomfortable.
Again, neither positive or negative, but only limited household supplies are provided (trash bags, paper towels, salt/pepper/spices, laundry detergent) so I suggest bringing those.
Sheryl is very responsive and helpful.
5.0
The house was beautiful and only two houses away from beach access. The owner was great and was right on top of anything we asked of her. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
Wonderful Beach Getaway!
This house is ideal for adults and school age children. Four bedrooms including two lovely master suites (one King, one Queen) featuring beautiful bathroom remodels made us feel pampered! I like to cook and was amazed at how well stocked the kitchen was, including both Keurig and traditional coffee makers! Sheryl was very responsive to what minor issues we may have had, and so nice. The locale is perfect, within earshot and eyeshot of the surf and steps away from beach access. I would not recommend families with toddlers or small children stay here due to the wide railing space on the second level, but it is ideal for older families. We had a great time rocking and reading on the porch on non- beach days. So relaxing. Thank you, Sea Gem!
5.0
Great beach vacation!
The house was beautiful and only two houses away from beach access. The owner was great and was right on top of anything we asked of her. We would definitely stay here again!
5.0
The host, Sheryl, was so helpful and easy to get a hold of. Keep us informed on tropical storm Fred and had wonderful suggestions on where to eat, The Owl!!!! And such a short walk to the beach. Perfect place 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 $526 per night. This rental is $167 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find!. 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 Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find!. Enjoy the water!
Is Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find! 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 Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find!?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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