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Welcome to Catbird Seat!

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Beach
Outdoor dining
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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St. George Island, Florida
  • St. George Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • St. George Lighthouse
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • St George Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Catbird Seat!

Cozy with easy beach access! 3BR, 2-1/2BA, CH&A, 3 Cable TV's, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Microwave, Grill, Outside Shower. Linens Furnished. Downstairs bedroom and 1/2 bath detached from main living space, outside entry only. NO PETS, NO SMOKING.

Suncoast Vacation Rentals offers a wide selection of beach homes and cottages on St. George Island ranging from one to eight bedrooms. Our rates are some of the most competitive on the island, for which we provide nice beach homes for an affordable price. All of our beach homes have televisions with cable and DVD/VCR's. Most have charcoal grills, washers and dryers. Please take a moment and browse through our selection of vacation homes. If you have any questions or would like to speak with a reservations consultant, please call us toll free at 800/341-2021 from 9am to 5pm Eastern Time and we will be glad to help you. Please be sure to review our rental guidelines.

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. George Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in East End, a neighbourhood in St. George Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park, while St. George Lighthouse and Dixie Theatre are cultural highlights. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting. Surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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St. George Island, Florida

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Pelican Reef - 13 min drive - 8.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Poppi D's Florida Grill & Pies - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Catbird Seat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Catbird Seat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Catbird Seat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Catbird Seat! located?

Located in East End, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. George Island Beach, St. George Island Visitor Center and St. George Lighthouse. Bryant Patton Bridge and St. George Island Fishing Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 56 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephanie S.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Location was everything

We enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect with quick walking access to the beach and stores with a beautiful view of the ocean. The property has been neglected and would benefit with some cosmetic improvement, but is reflected in the price compared to others. Check in wasn’t friendly, as if we were not welcome, but they did allow us to stay an extra night. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our stay

Here's our only criticism: insufficient supplies (toilet paper, tissue, no filters for coffee maker) and the A/C system was loud enough to wake the dead.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesli C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice house, great location

We loved our stay here. The house was perfect for my family. My only suggestion would be to provide soap of some kind in the kitchen area and provide extra towels.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We enjoyed our stay at Catbird Seat. One thing I did not realize is that the bottom bedroom is completely separate from the rest of the house. It has its own entrance on the ground floor and this is where the washer and dryer is located as well. Check in was a breeze and we were able to check in at 2 instead of 4. The views were nice and the AC kept the house freezing. I had to turn it up from the normal temp that I keep my house at because I was always so cold!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

NEAL D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location-Needs updating!

Great location and view of the water. House is very dated and needs new deck furniture. Only has 2 low sitting chairs so you cannot see the ocean. However, the bed was very comfortable and we had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Annie T.

living the dream...

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a wonderful vacation locale— we loved this funky little beach house, 50steps from the ocean’s edge. Will most definitely return.

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Interior and patio pictures need to be updated. Not all furniture in pictures there. Washer and dryer were a bonus. Kitchen was awesome, just needs a new coffee maker. Good area, quiet, within walking distance of town center. Would stay again. Lee
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice vacation!

A lovely cozy house with a beautiful view of the bay. Clean towels and bed linens were provided. I ran a bit short on funds for laundry and showering; there was also a shortage of toilet paper and paper towels. Additionally, there was inadequate outdoor lighting on the first floor and external power outlets. Apart from that, everything was good.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Catbird Seat Stay

Great location. Comfortable home that felt like a time capsule back to 1977. No updated anything which was fine by me. The bedroom setup was nice for separation although the light switches upstairs weren’t working which was an inconvenience. The management were helpful when needed which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

Susan H.

Loved the State Park and Paddy's Raw Bar

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The island of St George is waaaaay laid back - actually not a lot to do. The house was 'meh' for the price, and needed a lot of maintenance (actually could use a full reno). It's a pretty old place. The second bedroom is a loft with no door so you hear all the kitchen noises in the am. The beach is gorgeous - especially down at the state park, which is a fabulous state park. We will come back, but it will be in our RV!
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6/10 Okay

Suzanna T.

Older but Very Clean

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: (3) Rooms - 1 room was disconnected from rest of house and adjacent to garage area, little disappointing and may have been in description, should have read more closely. Only (1) bedroom has a door. The other is upstairs but decent room but no door. Linens/bedding were basic accommodations so not extremely comfortable. My only negative feedback. Otherwise unit was in very clean condition, location great, and views (no house across street to block it) was exceptional. For the $ it was well worth the stay. Just be aware of room situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
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6/10 Okay

Great view!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view on the deck and location was great! Home was clean but in dire need of an update. The shower door on the main level is too small for the space. You had to squeeze yourself to get in and out. And the vent was right over the bed on the main level and would blow air on your face while you were sleeping. Even if you shut the vent, it would whistle all night and you could not sleep. Beds were lumpy too. If this house was renovated, it would get 5 stars. But it was clean and the location and view was great!
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2/10 Terrible

Robin P.

Not Stellar

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We've been vacationing at SGI for decades. Anyone considering this property for their vacation should be aware of the following: The photos did not represent this property in the size of the rooms, amenities and functionality, not enough seating inside for our party of six, roaches and ants found in bathrooms, outside shower was overgrown with weeds, floors were sagging when you walked on them, furniture was so dirty we used the quilts we brought from home to cover them so we could sit on them. When complaints were made to management, additional plastic Adirondack chairs were brought to us and a partial refund was provided.The view was spectacular and we did enjoy the deck which was newer and very nice. We understand that this is an older property but I would suggest newer pictures to truly represent the size of the rooms and status of the home.
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10/10 Excellent

FRANK H.

Katbird

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent
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8/10 Good

A guest from Cookeville, TN

Family Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Catbird seat was the perfect house and location for our family of four to enjoy a long fall break weekend. The mother-in-law room was perfect for our twenty-year-old college student. We spent limited time in the house, but the views and accommodations met our needs and provided for a fun, relaxing weekend before returning to work and school.
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10/10 Excellent

Denys A J.

A wonderful stay in a nice house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall our stay was wonderful. This house is in a great location and has beautiful ocean views. The beach is just a 3 or 4 minute walk from the house and far enough from public beaches that it wasn’t crowded. The ground level bedroom had a dedicated air conditioner which worked well and was clean. There is a small powder room so you don’t have to go upstairs to use a toilet and sink.The washer works well but the dryer does not heat and did not dry our clothes and towels, even after several rounds of drying. I used the deck to hang dry as much as possible. The main house was comfortably sized and the kitchen was clean and well stocked. The fridge is missing some of the bars that keep things from falling off the door shelves, which limited space in the fridge and freezer, but it worked well otherwise. The dining space was ample, with a large table and breakfast bar. The living room furniture was nice, but there wasn’t enough seating for the max occupancy of 6 people between the couch and two chairs. The bathroom on the main level has a walk-in shower that has a very narrow opening to get into the shower (less than 18” wide). There were some dirty spots in corners where it was obvious that it had not been deep cleaned in some time but the majority of the space was clean. The adjoining bedroom was clean and comfortable. The bed was quite firm but there were lots of extra pillows available.The bedroom upstairs does not have a door but is fairly private. It was clean and comfortable. It also has a firm bed. The bathroom upstairs was mostly clean, but like downstairs, had a few places that needed a good scrub. It has a bathtub with a shower and had plenty of space to get into as it has a curtain. The outdoor soffits need some vinyl replaced/repaired and the toilets are older and need to be recaulked but the property was in good condition overall.
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8/10 Good

Bradley W.

Great Week on St George

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great Location and view from across the street; Can easily park 2 vehicles underneath for shade; very clean even though an older house. A couple of things to work on; 1. Walk in shower on the main floor has the wrong size doors on it so you only have about 20 inches to get in. Larger people can NOT get in the shower. 2. Outdoor shower needs a better place to stand and the growth should be cut back. Overall a very good price for the stay and I would go there again.
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8/10 Good

Jon R.

Great location, horribly out of date and not clean.

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location was perfect and super close to the local grocery store, coffee shop and restaurants. We came to get away from the craziness of the city we are from and we got that. But oh boy do you guys need to update this unit. Upon arrival, I had to wipe down all the surfaces with Clorox wipes because dust/grime was sitting on all surfaces. I also had to sweep and vacuum the floors from all the dust and hair that your cleaning crew forgot to take care of. The carpet in the main bedroom on the main floor had stains. The AC vent in that same bedroom blasted AC to the head of the bed every time it was on so we had to push the bed towards the wall so that we could get away from the vent a little in order to sleep. It stormed a couple of days during our stay and water kept leaking through the window of the upstairs bedroom where the AC unit was located therefore shutting off the AC unit. Pretty dangerous if you ask me. The light bulbs for the outdoor lighting weren’t all appropriately lit for the turtles. The dishwasher was very outdated and kept water pooled at the bottom and did not clean dishes too well. Lastly the Adirondack chairs were the most uncomfortable chairs and disabled your view to the ocean. Other than all that, the views and lack of many other vacationers made our stay worth it.
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10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

Fabulous

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The first response on Catbird Seat is the view and the closeness to the beach! Having stayed there before (a long time ago, it still took our breath away. Once you get past that you can appreciate the house. The wooden beams and ceiling, the flooring. And if you're a kitchen person - lots of cabinets and space. I loved that there was plenty of utensils and plates, etc.Was it perfect?... no. But it was perfect enough for hubs and me. It took us a couple of days to get the TV to work and called the Suncoast about it and they weren't helpful and never got back to us.but we weren't there to watch TV. Somethings we never figured out... like the light fixture over the table? Again, did it take away from our vacation?.. no. Pack
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4/10 Poor

mike m.

250 a night for What?

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Yeah, No, I won't be back.Property doesn't match up to what they are charging.$250 a night for a mediocre property
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8/10 Good

Philip B.

Catbird Seat in December

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall it was as described. Location is excellent, close to town but far enough away to miss the traffic, House was clean and well maintained. Downstairs shower is small, some challenge getting in/out of shower because of sliding door space being so small. Kitchen needs minor things like lids to saucepans which were missing. Would stay there again.
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10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Annual Anniversary Trip

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent
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10/10 Excellent

Carroll B.

Bestie Vaca

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: There needs to be some covering on the glass double front doors so the light doesn't affect the turtles and we were not on display at night. Wish the refrigerator had an automatic icemaker and the 3rd bedroom at the top of the stairs had a door to close so early risers in the kitchen below would not wake the person in that room.
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8/10 Good

Marion H.

Great Beach View from the Catbird Seat!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: You couldn’t ask for a better view from a rental across the street from the beach. Beach access is also just across the street from this property. There is drip coffee maker as well as a Keurig, a 4 slice toaster, and dishwasher and oven/stove. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, cooking and eating utensils. Make sure to bring extra paper towels, toilet paper, dish detergent etc. Refrigerator doesn’t have an ice maker, there are a few ice trays. One of the three TVs is in the ground floor room. No DVD player. This room only has a half bath, so anyone sleeping there would have to go up to the main floor to shower. Beds were comfortable, as mentioned in a previous review we couldn’t find a way to turn on the ceiling fan and light in the loft bedroom. The sliding shower door in the bathroom on the living room level would be a problem for anyone with a large stature. When open there is only about a foot of space to get into the shower! The doors need to be changed to a hinged type door. Locks on the Sliding glass doors to the balconies need to be replaced! They have screws pushed into holes that were drilled into the frame to keep the doors from opening. The screws can be removed so you can open the door but they are difficult to put back. The Adirondack chairs on the deck are not very comfortable and it’s hard to see the view when sitting in them. All of the things mentioned above are minor issues that didn’t have any effect on our experience in the house. It is located in an area that allows easy access to shops, restaurants, grocery, gas and the bridge to Eastpoint. Overall we enjoyed our stay at the Catbird Seat!
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10/10 Excellent

Aileen O.

Great Vacation Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great little house right across the street from the beach! It’s an older home so there’s some very minor wear and tear, but it’s right across the street from the beach! The kitchen, dining, and living room area is spacious and comfortable. Walking across the street to the beach takes 2 minutes and it feels like a private beach since this area has few homes and most of the tourist crowd is further east and west. The ground floor bedroom and half bath is detached from the rest of the house, so you need to walk outside and up the stairs to the main level. This was not an issue for us, and actually gave us a bit of privacy which we enjoyed. St. George Island has no large chain hotels and many small businesses. It has a great small town feel. We loved it and are ready to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

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