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APRIL LAST MINUTE WEEKLY RATE 12%OFF!!! Plantation, cross street the beach!

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Driveway and back yard
Living Room Area.  Connected To Dining Room, Kitchen And West Deck. 2nd Floor.
Living Room Area.  Connected To Dining Room, Kitchen And West Deck. 2nd Floor.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pool
  • 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
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • St George Lighthouse
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

APRIL LAST MINUTE WEEKLY RATE 12%OFF!!! Plantation, cross street the beach!

Welcome to The Palms, a vacation beach house located on St George Island at the 24x7 gated community, Plantation. This is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house situated across the street from the beach. We have an obstructed but awesome Gulf view from the second floor. Our guests have access to all of our community amenities including two large community pools, tennis courts, pickle ball court, bike paths, nature trails and easy access to prime fishing spot, Bob Sikes Cut.
On the ground floor we have two parking spaces under the house (more parking spaces in backyard), fish preparation table, shower with hot/cold water and a shed with beach toys,bikes and beach wagon.
First Floor.
There are 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a living area/hall on the first floor of the house. All bedrooms have queen size beds and spacey closets. Three of the bedrooms have tv. Both bathrooms have 2 entry doors: one from adjacent bedroom and another from the foyer. So you can control the access to the bathroom if you need: the bathrooms could be shared downstairs, but can be easily locked to make it fully private to bedrooms.
The Second Floor.
The high vaulted ceiling in the center of the house gives a wonderful sense of space, airy and light.
There is a large living area, dining area, kitchen, laundry/full bathroom, two furnished decks and screened porch on the second floor. The open floor plan living/dining/kitchen concept allows families to stay connected and create memories that will last a lifetime.
The kitchen with breakfast bar keeps the chefs of the family just earshot away. It is equipped with dishes, microwave, side by side refrigerator, stove, oven, toaster, pans, coffee maker, blender. You will enjoy the view of the Gulf while preparing your meal!
Dining area has a dining table which seats six comfortably and is attached to the kitchen and living area.
Additional seating for 4 is available at the breakfast bar or you may prefer to enjoy your meals on the decks or screened porch.
Living area has a sofa, love seat, couple chairs and a large TV. There is also a telescope here so you can watch the planets and stars. The living area is large, light-filled, open and comfortable with the water view through sliding glass deck doors.

Washer and dryer are available in the laundry/full bath on this level.

Our twin sun decks (East and West) are furnished. They provide the best place to see sunrise and sunset, enjoy refreshing breeze from the Gulf or just to have a good time with friends or family.

The Bay side screened porch is an old-style Florida porch where many warm evenings with cool breeze has been enjoyed. In this porch you will be at home with nature and may be blessed with sightings of bald eagles, herons, owls, egrets and other local wildlife.
Our rentals are by week or month with occasional exceptions. If you wish to rent for a shorter/longer period of time we encourage you to contact us. Please let us know the dates and how many people/pets are going to stay in the house. We will try to accommodate your needs.

Two dogs-$120 fee pet/stay. One dog-$75 pet fee.
Please contact us if you will bring 2 dogs on the property



















Property manager

Greg Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
Please email any questions or concerns to owner.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pl contact owner directly with questions about pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the house.
If you have more than 8 people (including children 2 yeas old and older) please add $35 per night/person for 9th and 10th person to the rental rate.
If there are no damages and excessive mess (with exception of normal cleaning requirements) then damage deposit will be returned
In addition to pet fee a cleaning fees will be charged to dog's owners if furniture, blankets, floor left behind covered by extensive pet hair.

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
Note from host: Please email any questions or concerns to owner.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. George Island

Located in Plantation, a neighbourhood in St. George Island, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. St George Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. George Island Fishing Pier and Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa. Travelling with kids? Consider Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sikes Cut - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 10.1 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 9.5 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 19 min drive - 11.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bj's Pizza & Subs - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does APRIL LAST MINUTE WEEKLY RATE 12%OFF!!! Plantation, cross street the beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is APRIL LAST MINUTE WEEKLY RATE 12%OFF!!! Plantation, cross street the beach! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at APRIL LAST MINUTE WEEKLY RATE 12%OFF!!! Plantation, cross street the beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at APRIL LAST MINUTE WEEKLY RATE 12%OFF!!! Plantation, cross street the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is APRIL LAST MINUTE WEEKLY RATE 12%OFF!!! Plantation, cross street the beach! located?

This family-friendly St. George Island holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of St. George Island Beach and Sikes Cut. St. George Lighthouse and St George Lighthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 101 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Melissa D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to Beach

House is located close to the beach. Owners are very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate R.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

James W.

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

Fall vacation

Had a great time weather not the best but we can't control that would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

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

Great Rental

Great rental but it has a Very very small kitchen (1 person at a time) and lots of steps. Owner is always responsive to questions
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsie F.

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

Great Stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Palms. We did not have any issues that we needed to reach out to the owners for. As pictured, you see the place isn’t some fancy ritz stay and we loved the laid back vibe. Beds were okay, some more comfortable than others, plenty of bedding, pillows, throw blankets for all. We did have to clean up when we got there, it wasn’t perfect. There are other reviews about roaches we didn’t see any until day three and the last 4 days of our trip we killed several per day, mostly in the downstairs area. I guess it’s just normal for the town. Didn’t bother us too much. The absolute best thing about this place is the proximity to the beach. A very short walk to the beach! We loved having a stocked shed with bicycles and beach chairs. What a great perk the owners offer!! As of Aug 2024 there were 4 beach chairs and 3 tailgate style chairs, 4 bicycles (the orange bikes front tire wouldn’t stay inflated, I’m sure it’s an easy fix). We rode the bikes to the pools and also to the bob Sikes cut boardwalk entrance where we fished off the jetties and caught a few little catfish that we threw back. The beach cart in the shed made our beach walks easy breezy!! Both umbrellas had broken parts, so bring your own! Overall really great stay!! We will be back! SGI is gorgeous and was very private - very few folks on the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ellyn G.

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

Enjoyable beach stay

The house was mostly very clean (a hair in one shower only) and mostly very comfortable. We loved that bikes were included and the property was walkable to the beach. If you are used to the local realty companies descriptions of “across the street” please note this house is a little further away. However it is still quite close. If you are a cook you might want to consider bringing what utensils you need for meal prep as some of them were needing replacement. There was a good selection of pots, pans and storage containers provided. The owners were very responsive and helpful. There is a metal spiral staircase that connects the downstairs bedroom area up to the kitchen, living room and one bathroom so note if you have folks with mobility issues along. It was not an issue for us. There are no reading lamps in the living room, overhead lighting is your only option. The furniture was comfortable and provided ample seating. Overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

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

Beach Vacation

Had a wonderful time staying at st George Island. Beach access was convenient and pool amenities was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Teri E.

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

place needs some upgrades

Felt like owner has not seen place as many things were less than ideal for the location and cost. The beds were not comfortable. Chairs on decks were falling apart and decks and steps were not in great condition. Ceiling fan in one bedroom did not work. Blinds in another bedroom also not working.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Great Family Accommodations

Perfect for a large family vacation. Lots of extra amenities, bicycles, beach toys, beach wagon, jigsaw puzzles and more. Very short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jill L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location!!

This house is located in the beautiful plantation. The house had plenty of room for my family to stay. We enjoyed the bikes and beach cart that were provided. Overall the cleanliness of the house could have been better. It appeared as though no one had stayed there in some time. There were dead roaches throughout the house and the kitchen counters and floors were dirty. The furniture was outdated and fairly rundown. I communicated my concerns with the owner while on our stay and they were pretty quick to respond. Overall, our stay was ok. We enjoyed the plantation and all of its amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathie C., Thomasville, GA

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

Perfect family beach vacay

We enjoyed our family beach vacation immensely! The location was perfect - close to the beach and the bike path. Everyone had their own space and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals at the house. The beach wagon was a big hit to carry our chairs back and forth to the beach, and the grill was perfect for a night of grilling at the house! We made many great family memories and hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B., Hickory NC

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

Wonderful time…

We had a great time!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great place for vacation!!

Nice. Good space for families!Bikes & beach toys were nice surprise!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Great place to stay

The house was very clean and was a short walk to the beach. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy G.

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

Palms. Stay

Quiet. Good for our group
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melina B.

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

Well-equipped extremely well-located beach home!

We had a wonderful stay at this home. It is a basic beach house as far as the decor and furniture, but had everything we needed. Communication with the owners was fast and easy. We particularly enjoyed all of the beach gear, the wagon, the highchair and pack 'n' play for the baby. The location is wonderful, an easy walk to the beach and very quiet and great for relaxing. We really loved the view (which is the first picture in the listing, not to be confused with the house itself). There are couple of small things that need attention but overall it was an awesome stay especially for Spring Break! Note- the no-see-um bugs were really bad at this time of the year (April) on the beach so be prepared!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Bill & Claudia D.

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

Quite and close to the beach

We appreciated the new grille, bikes and beach wagon.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Wonderful!

My husband and I had a wonderful time at The Palms. Greg and Vieta were responsive to our needs. When the grill didn’t work, they sent a new one right away. Same with the coffee maker! The property was beautiful. We had several guests come to visit and all enjoyed their time there. While it felt remote, it was easy to get in and out of and fun to use as a base to explore the area.
Stayed 37 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

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

Vacation at The Palms.

We were a party of 4, senior citizen friends. We found the house to be very clean, and quite comfortable. Our only issue was trying to figure out how to access the t.v. It would be helpful to have a laminated card with detailed instructions on how to know which remote to use and when to use it. There appeared to be a missing cord to one of the down stairs t.v. So there was no access to that t.v. Other then that the stay was very pleasant, the owner easily accessible, location was perfect and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

michael ann b.

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

Well appointed large beach house.

This beach house had almost everything you could need for a week at the beach. My group of five enjoyed this beautiful, huge, and spacious home, right across the road from the beach. The rental included a wagon, cooler , beach chairs, toys, floats , etc. We also loved exploring the bike paths! Unfortunately, only one of the bikes was functional, so we had to rent some. This was my first time staying in the Plantation, and I was intrigued by the amenities. The pools were very nice. However, there is no hot tub, as advertised. It is not heated at all. Overall , the house was a real jewel. If you don’t need a hot tub or bikes , don’t hesitate to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy P.

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

We had an amazing week We loved every

Great. Would like to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

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

Annual family beach trip

We had a really nice stay in this home with our family and fur members during the last week of July. The spiral staircase was a challenge for the dogs but after a couple does they were able to manage. Greg was very helpful and responded quickly to any questions/concerns. The home was very comfortable and it provided what we needed. I would not hesitate to rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Josh A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

It worked. It was a house.

The house is in a very nice location (basically anywhere on SGI is great). And it was functional. But the decor left ALOT to be desired. The furniture was poor quality. And the house was on the dingy side. The floors were sticky, the beds had dog hair, the shower was not very clean (there was hair in it), two pots had food on them still and the place could use a good dusting. That said, the owner was responsive. And it served its purpose.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Overall good property but maintenance needed

Overall this was a good house and we adapted and had a good vacation. The house is severely outdated and could use maintenance. The pictures and description of the house were slightly misleading, specifically related to the steep metal spiral staircase in the home. We knew that there was an upstairs and downstairs but there are no pictures of the spiral staircase and had we known that before, we would not have rented. Our 40 lb dog was not able to go up or down those stairs due to not feeling she could get a good grip with the metal and having a bad back leg (the wood stairs were fine) so we had to carry her up those stairs. We also had someone in our party with knee and ankle issues that the stairs presented a challenge for. The appliances, furniture, faucet knobs, counters were very outdated but was not a big deal. However, i did have an issue with the broken chairs on the patio off the kitchen that we could not sit in; or the broken screen on the sliding glass door, or the screen on the kitchen window that’s patched with bandaids, or the broken wood post on the patio that i was not comfortable letting my kids or dog on. With the price that we paid to stay there, I would expect that these things be fixed and maintained properly, especially since it’s not very costly to fix them. The refrigerator also leaked water that we cleaned up daily, appears to have a cracked drip pan because we saw a piece of tape trying to hold it together. Also, we paid for 9 people to stay in the home, however we were only given 8 bath towels and no back up towels or anyone to call to get another one. So we had to buy extra bath towels that we left in the home. I think the bath towels allotted should match the number of people in the home. The description of the home also stated that the couch was a pull out bed but that was not true. That should be taken off the description as we relied on that. The air mattress in the home has a hole in it so we could not use that. Luckily we brought a spare air mattress that we were able to use instead for my kids to sleep on. Other than these issues, we enjoyed our stay and had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joey P., demorest, ga

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

Home away from home

The house was nice. Plenary of room for everyone that went on the trip. Short walk to the beach with easy access. Would recommend others to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Greg Smith

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We deeply admire the beauty of the Island and enjoyed the serenity and peace of this unique place.
We are sharing our house rentals by owner with our guests and hope they will enjoy this Florida beach tops Dr. Beach's Top 10 list for 2023. As you relax on the sugar-white sand somewhere along the 9-mile stretch of St. George Island beach along Florida's Gulf of Mexico, you can rest assured you are lying on the best beach in the United States.


Why they chose this property

Our house located on the west end of St. George Island which is nature wonderland for those who loves to explore the outdoors and appreciates private, not overcrowed white beaches . Neighboring houses are not right up against each other and you will have a sense of seclusion. Our private beach is unspoiled, not over crowded and clean. It is a quiet family beach... The wild life and fishing is simply amazing. You won't believe the number of different types birds, butterfly you will see on a daily basis. An early morning stroll at the beach and it is almost a guarantee to see dolphins put on show for you in the Gulf.
Our private gated community has a unique partnership with the State of Florida that provides us access to one of the most pristine maritime forests on the island, known as Nick’s Hole Cove. This unique state-owned area is accessible for kayaking, hiking, picnicking, and observing the natural world.
The island is also a great place to catch up on your fishing, either from a boat or the coast. We are located in 10 minute walk along the beach from the rocky canal at the Northwest end of the island that is known as a prime fishing spot, Bob Sikes Cut, where you can fish off the jetties and see Little St. George Island across the water.

What makes this property unique

We hope you will enjoy the nature's beauty of Saint George Island, our white unspoiled beach, two large community pools, miles of our biking/walking trails. Take a short walk to our beach and wiggle your toes in the sugar-white sand on our beach. Swim in crystal waters of The Gulf or relax at pool.
At night watch for shooting stars or just listen to the night ocean sounds. If you want to be on the water, you can kayak, swim or spend the day on the boat. You can rent all sorts of water craft at Journeys and other places. They also have guided sailing and fishing trips and much more.
Play. Rest. Dream. Enjoy. Welcome to The Palms Retreat, beach house rentals!

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