Situated in Saint George Island, this charming house for $441 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. 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