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On the Half Shell: 4BR Home on SGI- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool, Pet Friendly!

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12173.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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St. George Island, FL
  • St. George Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • St George Lighthouse
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • St. George Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

On the Half Shell: 4BR Home on SGI- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool, Pet Friendly!

Wind down at "On the Half Shell" (formerly known as "One More Day"). On the Half Shell offers 4 bedrooms, 4 baths, open great room, private pool (can be heated for a fee), glorious Gulf views, quick and easy beach access just steps away, and tons of fun for the whole family!

Bells and whistles and creature comforts galore makes On the Half Shell your perfect St. George Island retreat! With the whole house on one living level, there is room to gather and enjoy each other, or retreat to one of the 4 private bedrooms.

The central great room offers an open concept to enjoy each other during your precious vacation time together. The fully equipped kitchen is the center of activity for laughter and togetherness while cooking up the day's catch! The open living area makes late night movie watching on the big flat screen comfortable and relaxing.

The King Master Suite boasts a flat screen TV, walk-in closet, private bath with soaker tub, separate shower, double vanity and water closet. Views of the Gulf are enjoyed from the master suite and deck access is easy through the private access.

The second bedroom, also with King bed, flat screen TV, and private bath with stand up shower, has Gulf views and private access to the deck.

The third bedroom also has a King bed, flat screen TV, and a private bathroom with stand up shower.

Fun for the kids is found in the 4th bedroom with a Twin-over-Full bunk bed plus an additional twin. The 4th bathroom is just outside the bedroom door and common to the great room.

Its all about the outdoors on St. George Island! Plentiful deck furnishings provide the perfect spot to enjoy that morning cup of java or the evening sunsets, all with great views of the Gulf of Mexico. The private pool (can be heated for a fee) with abundant deck furnishings is a refreshing retreat from a day in the sun.

The boardwalk to the beach is about 75 steps from On the Half Shell - a quick and easy walk to the white sands of St. George Island's pristine beaches.

Layout –

Ground Level:
- Parking for 4 to 6 vehicles
- Fenced Private Pool (heated for a fee)
- Pergola
- Outdoor Shower
- Charcoal Grill
- Shared Boardwalk
- Stairs to entrance

First Level:
- Expansive Beachfront deck w/ Gulf Views
- Deck boasts outdoor dining
- Open Concept Living/Dining/Kitchen area
- Living Area offers a Sleeper Sofa
- Fully Equipped Kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances
- Bar seating for 4
- Dining for 6
- Beachfront King bedroom w/ ensuite bath with tub/shower combo and private deck access
- Additional Beachfront King Bedroom w/ ensuite bath with separate tub and shower and double vanity and private deck access
- King Bedroom w/ ensuite bath with tub/shower combo
- Bunk Bedroom w/ Twin-over-Full bunk bed and Twin
- Shared Hall bath with tub/shower combo
- Laundry Facilities

Bed Sizes: 3 Kings, 1 Twin/ Full Bunk Bed, 1 Twin, 1 Sleeper Sofa
This home accommodates 12.

To assist in your adventure at On the Half Shell, your reservation includes $300 worth of adventure gear rental. Whether your adventure is sitting under an umbrella on the white-sandy beaches, biking, or fishing from a kayak in the Bay, this $300 credit towards your vacation gear rental will ensure you have the adventure you seek. You will be able to shop for bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, umbrellas, or even beach carts. No need to find the rental company, your gear will be delivered to your beach house and will be waiting for your arrival.

Bringing a pet or want pool heat? Either one can be arranged for additional fee (please note that pool heat will only raise the water temperature 10 degrees above the outside temperature). No events allowed that are over the occupancy of the house or groups that require a chaperone. We strictly adhere to a minimum age limit.

Property manager

Cape and Coast Vacation Rentals, LLC
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pool
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Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 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

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 in St. George Island, this holiday home is near the beach. St. George Lighthouse and Dixie Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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St. George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Pelican Reef - 16 min drive - 11.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does On the Half Shell: 4BR Home on SGI- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool, Pet Friendly! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is On the Half Shell: 4BR Home on SGI- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at On the Half Shell: 4BR Home on SGI- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool, Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Half Shell: 4BR Home on SGI- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool, Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is On the Half Shell: 4BR Home on SGI- Sleeps 12, Priv. Pool, Pet Friendly! located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of St. George Island Beach and St George Lighthouse. St. George Lighthouse and St. George Island Visitor Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 29 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesa R.

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

Awesome view

Home had everything needed for a wonderful vacation! Easy check in and out! Deck and view were awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

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

Loved our stay!

The property was immaculate, spacious, clean, and nearly right on top of the ocean. The staff was also responsive and friendly. Thanks!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Memorable Vacation

We had a very relaxing and enjoyable time. This beach house is wonderful for a large family. Lovely, well equipped, and spacious. The pool area is beautiful, and the pool heater worked great. The area under the house is spacious and clean as well. Wonderful for games and riding bikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Final Approach is a beautiful vacation home.

We enjoyed out week at Final Approach immensely! Plenty of room for our family of 10. Everything is new and clean. The view of the gulf is wonderful and so easy to access because the crossover is one house away. Also, the pool is the perfect size for dipping and playing with small inflatables. We enjoyed using the propane burner and large pot for making frogmore stew. We would love to go back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Whitney W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shari P.

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

great location

close to the beach, house was great for our family
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

Wonderful

Great place for a quiet family getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dylan Kate C.

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

Clean and spacious with easy beach access!

This property was absolutely amazing, I cannot recommend it enough!! My family and I have been visiting St. George Island annually for many years now, and this home has been one of my favorites by far! Our group ended up having 10 females (+1 pup), and the home was spacious enough for all of us to live for a week without feeling cramped. The large kitchen island and dining tables were a phenomenal touch as we cooked 95% of our meals on this trip. The pool was a big hit with everyone and we split most of our time between there and the beach! Plus the outdoor seating options (deck and poolside) were well shaded and spacious! The carport below the house was an amazing use of space as well as it comfortably fit 3 large SUVS, 2 large golf carts, several beach wagons, and lots of beach gear! I do wish there were some amber or sea turtle friendly lights installed in the outdoor areas as it was a little difficult to navigate the stairs without turning on the bright flood lights at night, but this is just a suggestion and definitely wouldn’t stop me from staying here again!! We are all so grateful for the hosts hospitality and we hope to book this property again in the future! Cheers!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott B.

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

Very enjoyable stay

Home is in a great location and easy access to the beach. The rooms were all clean and comfortable. The Property Management Co was very helpful and easy to reach and always responded quickly
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

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

Just beachy

This house is clean, beautifully decorated and the property manager made everything clear and easy from check in to check out. The house feels warm and the beach views, especially the sunrises, are wonderful. We had everything we needed and more! The kids always had something to do, either playing at the beach just across the street or playing in the pool. Even on rainy days, there was a tv in each room for entertainment. We would not hesitate to stay here again! Thank you for the wonderful beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Miranda R.

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

Family Friendly

This was our first trip to SGI, and this house was fantastic and met our needs perfectly! We had 3 families in the house with 5 kids under the age of 8, with 2 under 18 months of age. This is was perfect for the toddlers, with no steps inside to worry about, the pool fenced off to keep the kids in or out, and the front balcony had the stairs gated off so we could have less worries with the little ones outside. The parking area under the house was great for playing corn hole and had plenty of seating for everybody to gather around. The house itself was clean, well stocked, they provided nice, big, thick beach towel, kitchen had plenty of cooking utensils, even a pack n’ play was in the kid’s closet and high chair in the kitchen, dishwasher and laundry detergent was also provided. The open floor plan is great so everybody can be together with plenty of seating. Beds were all comfortable with plenty of pillows and linens provided. The beach access is across the street and 1 house down, making it convenient and easy to go back and forth between the house, pool, and beach. We have no complaints and we will definitely be back! At the end of the week we found ourselves saying “Just One More Day” so the house is appropriately named.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve F.

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

Best house ever!

We very much enjoyed our week at Final Approach. We hope to return to it again real soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karon H., Columbus GA

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

We loved this home. Plan to reserve for next year very soon!

Our children and their significant others join us each year for vacation. This house was a perfect fit for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robin L.

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

Amazing

Renting was easy just booked online and all payments was made online. Stayed from Saturday to Saturday had a amazing week. From the moment walked in the door the clean smell was soooo very inviting. Plenty of room for my family, love the layout. Large kitchen and living area made for some wonderful memories being made with our granddaughter. The view of the ocean is wonderful with just a short walk to the beach. Spent lots of time on the large front deck. Enjoyed the small but lovely pool. And at night each could go to their bedroom and have lots of privacy. We have stayed in several beach houses and never untill this time found "the one". Loved the fact that no need to bring beach towels, beach chairs...nothing. will definitely be coming back to this house when we visit the island next time...hopefully in 2020!!!! Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your beautiful home for the week. 💗💚🐬🌊 The Logsdon's Kentucky
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd M.

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

Enjoyable Stay

Great house, great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gerry C.

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

Enjoyed our stay!!

Enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Dena B.

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

Family Beach Trip

House was amazing from the beautiful location to the luxurious beach towels provided. Easy access to the beach, shaded pool area, fully equipped kitchen, comfortable outside sitting area, comfortable beds, and lots of space for everyone to chill. Only drawback is that you cannot access the house without being exposed to the weather because the overhang of the house doesn't cover the steps. No big deal except when we first arrived and were unloading after a nice rain shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

PARADISE

Second year staying here. We love it. Only thing I might change is to.put a safety bar on pool steps for toddlers and old folks
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Beach Boys

The house was perfect the views, the pool, the porch, and all the extra's that was provided made for a great week at the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Edmund M., Grandville, MI

Great time with three generations. Spacious and awesome view of gulf.

Home was well equipped and while we had a few glitches on arrival, they were quicky resolved. Plenty of room to spread out and come together for meals. The only downside we encountered was cold water temp in pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janet S., Staunton, Illinois

NO REGRETS

We stayed for four weeks in January- February, 2019. All aspects of the property are absolutely great. View of the ocean, access to beach, cleanliness, pool, room size, appliances, etc. The owner of this property did it right.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Klare B.

Wonderful family trip at Thanksgiving

Final Approach was easily the nicest and cleanest house I have stayed at in 15 years going to St. George. The open floor plan and private bathrooms for each bedroom was a real bonus for our family. The front porch had a lovely sofa and seating area with an unobstructed view of the ocean. We also made good use of the paddle boat that was provided and on two calm days got to see dolphins up close. Overall, wonderful home!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sal B.

Brand New Beauty, Comfort & Style!

LOVED Final Approach! This 1st tier house exceeded our expectations - each room had it's own bath, the kitchen was fabulous, it was stocked with everything we needed and gorgeous to look at. We had comfortable beds and enjoyed our coffee watching the sunrise from the front porch. Beautiful views of the ocean from the family room and front bedrooms. Relaxed in the pool after a day at the beach and we got to enjoy the kayak a couple of times. We have been visiting the Island for several years and will absolutely return to Final Approach. Thank you for making our stay so memorable!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

George Michael S.

Wonderfully relaxing location!

This was our first trip to SGI and it did not disappoint! This is a beautiful home and is set up nicely to accommodate large groups. We were traveling with several young children and they loved having the private pool. When we arrived - we were delightfully surprised the house was ready earlier than expected! We found the kitchen lacking some essentials, but contacted Carla and she quickly brought us those items! Overall we had a wonderful stay. If I could provide any kind of suggestions (only to make a great thing better) would be to request to have the AMAZING front deck screened in. We spent ample time out there as there was a great breeze at all times, but come dusk the mosquitoes ran us inside QUICK! I don't know if it was because of the time of year we were there (7/28-8/4) or if the rains had anything to do with it, but it was still a bummer to have to retreat to the house every night as soon as the sun started to set - especially since we had already planned to play outdoor games and hang out under the house every evening. We would highly recommend this home to others, and would love to visit again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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