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Exterior
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area
Interior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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St. George Island, FL
  • St. George Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • St. George Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • St George Lighthouse
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Horton Cottage

Great family cottage overlooking white sand beaches. Features great room with electric fireplace, updated kitchen, high-speed wireless internet, flat-panel HDTV with Blue-ray player, reclining sofas, pack and play, home theater system and DVD library. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths. 2 Kings, 4 Twins (2 sets of Bunkbeds). NO SMOKING, NO PETS. Amenities: 3 large flat-panel HDTVS with DVDS, dishwasher, washer/dryer, microwave, ceiling fans, H/C outside shower, fish-cleaning table, grill, under-house parking, and more.

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

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Air conditioning
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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 on the beach, this holiday home is in East End, a neighbourhood in St. George Island. Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. 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, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Pelican Reef - 10 min drive - 6.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poppi D's Florida Grill & Pies - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Horton Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Horton Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Horton Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Horton Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this East End holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of St. George Island Beach, St. George Island Visitor Center and St. George Lighthouse. St. George Island Fishing Pier and Bryant Patton Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Relaxing Getaway

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: Horton cottage was in a great location. The deck was perfect for morning coffee with the sounds of the waves and watching the pelicans catch fish and the dolphins swimming by. The house was clean but could use a little updating. And minor repairs. But all in all in was a great stay. Would definitely come back to Horton House. M
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10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

Great Stay

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: Very clean, very well stocked, the best place to stay.

8/10 Good

Lynda W., Stone Mountain, Georgia

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

Fun week at the beach

Perfect location, right on the beach. Horton Cottage is plenty comfortable, great value for beachfront
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun at the beach

Great location. Excellent house. Good communication
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JJ W.

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

All about the location!

We have stayed at a variety of VRBO's and understand that each property is unique and has their own quirks. Our first impression was a set of steep uneven stairs leading up the weathered exterior and we were a bit concerned for what would be inside, but it is definitely updated inside. The highlights for this stay is the location- steps to the beautiful beach, dolphins cruising by in the morning, sunsets! Beds were cozy, showers were good, larger than expected living space to sprawl in.This is managed by a company so the check in procedure involves visiting their office to check in during a 1-hour window (though we were called/emailed an hour before the check-in time and told our packet would be in the drop box for pick-up- which would have been nice to know earlier for a more relaxing drive in, but was fine). This is a property where they only provide starter supplies- 1 roll of TP/bathroom, 2 dishwasher pods, etc.- so plan accordingly or visit the very-well stocked Piggly Wiggly down the road.The kitchen had a decent variety of dishes and pots but there was not a trace of food to be found- no salt, no pepper- so again pack with care. A few more photos online would help people appreciate what this location offers- which is the location!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

Sandy R.

Nice location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was clean and nice location. Kitchen is nice but could use a few more items. The out door shower is lacking. There were paving blocks on top of pallets that moved when you stepped on them causing a fall, so we didn’t use the shower the bath to beach is overgrown and very narrow making th walk to beach difficult. We enjoyed our time at the beach but probably wouldn’t rent this house again. Seems like they started a renovation and stopped.
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6/10 Okay

Sandy R.

Nice location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was clean and nice location. Kitchen is nice but could use a few more items. The out door shower is lacking. There were paving blocks on top of pallets that moved when you stepped on them causing a fall, so we didn’t use the shower the bath to beach is overgrown and very narrow making th walk to beach difficult. We enjoyed our time at the beach but probably wouldn’t rent this house again. Seems like they started a renovation and stopped.
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6/10 Okay

William B.

Great location needs some TLC

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than 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: Check-in process was easy and the staff was very helpful. The posting had limited pictures of the bathroom and the bedrooms. We assumed that the bedrooms would have closets but to our astonishment, they didn’t. The secondary bedroom didn’t have any storage other than a wire shelf hanging on the wall.
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10/10 Excellent

Rob B., Rockford, MI

Spring break 2021

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: SGI was amazing as always. Suncoast continues to be our choice based on the long standing and consistent service from their team. Horton, however, is in need of repair- roof leaks are evident with interior repairs done poorly. Deck railings need replaced; outside furniture at end of life.
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6/10 Okay

A guest from Avon, IN

Needs TLC!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Definitely adequate accommodations, beds were comfortable and of course a million dollar view! Had to remind myself of that when looking at it from the beach, it’s the most run down looking house in the area due to needing paint and a roof. It could have been better cleaned and the stove needs some work. Fridge kept everything nice and cold and the freezer worked well as well though!
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8/10 Good

Sue M., Tallahassee, Fl

Great location, nice house

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: We had a wonderful week right on the beach in this rental. It was clean and it is apparent that the owners are in the process of fixing it up. As one of the older places on the beach it has only one flight of stairs. That was a distinct advantage for us.The kitchen has been remodeled and is lovely though not well equipped. We purchased a liquid measuring cup and left it for you. The beds were very comfortable. Bring blankets or warm pjs until Covid-19 is done. Also bring DVDs because they have been removed because of the virus. There are no closets or hangers, just a couple of hooks for hanging clothes so pack accordingly. We thoroughly enjoyed the deck morning, noon and night. We observed gulls, pelicans, dolphins, and sunrises. The gulf's white sand beaches are gorgeous.We would stay here again.
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8/10 Good

Amy M.

Great Beach, Home Could Use an Upgrade

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been to SGI many years in a row, unfortunately our "usual" house was grabbed up before we were able to book it this year. We selected Horton Cottage based on the photos and description but should have taken the reviews into account a bit more. The location is amazing, and really what we were there for. That being said, Horton Cottage is probably 40-50 years old and it shows. This property could definitely use a deep clean and bit of an upgrade. Outdoor furniture and steps were aging and splintering. Indoors was very dusty and we spent an hour sweeping and vacuuming when we checked in. Didn't feel comfortable using the fan in one room because of the thick dust sitting on the blades and its proximity to the top bunks where are kids were sleeping. There is definitely some regular maintenance needed to bring Horton Cottage up to where it could be. We would return for its location but will try other properties if possible for cleanliness and maintenance.
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6/10 Okay

Jill H.

Incredible location/old house

Rating Details: The vacation rental was clean. 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 location is incredible with a beautiful view and super short trail to the beach. The house however, needs lots of work and updating. The bathrooms are partially updated but the toilets and toilet seats are super old and stained. The bedroom dressers and chest of drawers are very old, severely scratched and dinted. There are so many cords hanging everywhere in the house. It seemed like a hazard to me. The living room furniture was comfortable and adequate. There are pictures on the wall coming out of their frames in every room. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen had been updated but was less than adequate. However, we don't cook much so it wasn't a problem. The steps going up to the house seems unstable. The house overall could use a deep cleaning. We found dirty socks, candy wrappers and water bottles under the bunk beds. The location was fabulous and we still enjoyed our week because we stayed on the beach. I would not recommend this house though. It could be very nice with some work. Last, we got to the island 15 minutes before the rental company closes and the house wasn't ready. We had to wait an additional 20 minutes to enter (after 5 p.m.)
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8/10 Good

Larry W.

Week at Horton Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. 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: Weather near perfect, sunny and no rain. Horton Cottage was roomy, comfortable, furnished and cold ac. Week stay was Sunday to Sunday. Only problem: Cable TV reception failed on Thursday morning. Called Suncoast office and reported issue for three days. Problem was never fixed. Nice large screen TVs in each room were unusable. Overall, nice house and location, poor management by Suncoast.
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10/10 Excellent

Coeey R.

Great house for the price

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: My family of 6 recently stayed at the Horton Cottage. After staying at another rental last summer in St George that was a couple rows back from the beach the location of Horton was great. It’s right on the beach and a very short walk to the sand. The beach was not busy at all at this location and we were probably not set up 75’or so to the next family. The driveway is plenty big enough for several vehicles. Although the interior is a little dated the house was very clean and had lots of room and everything you need to cook, etc. My only complaint and not a big deal was the outside furniture on the deck was not in good shape and a couple of the loungers were broken. If there were a couple taller chairs and maybe a table on the deck it would be great. It would allow you to see over the railings to the beach and enjoy your coffee outside in the mornings. I would absolutely stay here again though.
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8/10 Good

Callie Adams M.

Great location

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: home is in a great location right off the beach. The home was very clean when we arrived. There are no frills in this home but it is very clean. Beds were comfortable. Could definitely use some updates and more kitchen items but no issues during our stay. There are no closets for your clothes.
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8/10 Good

Susan Z.

Repeat Visit

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 recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a second stay at Horton Cottage. Unit is in a great location with awesome beach frontage. Unit is in need of some inexpensive repairs and upgrades. Hope is this is addressed for our next visit.
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6/10 Okay

William B.

Great location needs some TLC

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than 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: Check-in process was easy and the staff was very helpful. The posting had limited pictures of the bathroom and the bedrooms. We assumed that the bedrooms would have closets but to our astonishment, they didn’t. The secondary bedroom didn’t have any storage other than a wire shelf hanging on the wall.
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6/10 Okay

Tracie M.

Forgotten Home on the Forgotten Coast

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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 of this house cannot be beat. It’s a brief walk across the sand to get to the water. This is also the best quality of it by far. The house itself looks like it’s falling apart - from cracks in the ceiling to broken furniture and windows. One lamp was literally snapped in two. The outdoor shower is unusable as it does not have walls and the stairs sag and bounce at every step (and we aren’t huge humans). This property needs some serious maintenance and attention. They’ve refinished the kitchen area and part of one bathroom. We turned on one of the ceiling fans when we arrived and clumps of dust flew out of it for several minutes. The beach is great, so this rental would be tolerable if you didn’t need to stay inside much.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lorie M.

Comfortable little beach home!

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: We’ve stayed in bigger, but this was comfortable and close to beach! No frills, but clean! We had to evacuate one night for Hurricane Idalia, but SunCoast was so nice and let us stay an extra night at no cost or would’ve refunded us if we couldn’t come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Harold Walker J.

Beachfront no frills home

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: Best beach area on East Gorrie Drive. Large concrete area under house for vehicles and beach chairs and things. Air conditioning works great!! Home needs better dishes, pots and pans. Ice maker works great!!Location is excellent.
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

We LOVE Suncoast and Horton Cottage

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: Working with Suncoast is so smooth! We have stayed with them now for at least 10 years. This was our 3rd stay (2018,2022,2023) in the Horton Cottage. We will stay with Suncoast again, and I am sure we will stay in Horton Cottage again! Also, just a short drive from the house.....you will find the best coffee shop on island, check them out too, BAYSIDE COFFEE.
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10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

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 location and view of the beach. First time there and already have my name in the books for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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8/10 Good

Susan Z.

Relaxed & Comfy

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: We absolutely loved our stay at Horton Cottage. You can watch the dolphins from your dining room table! The unit is very clean and well equipped. It's not the Ritz but you will love it here.

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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

Anniversary Trip

The property overall is wonderful. It could use a luggage rack or 2. The bunk room is the only bedroom that has a closet & it's small. The master bedroom has a dresser which helps with storage but the second king room has no storage to speak of. We would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

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