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Heron Now Panoramic Bayfront Home 1.5 Blocks From Nationally Ranked Gulf Beach

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Beach
A tranquil natural getaway
Natural setting with lots of trees provided privacy and tranquility
A view of the house and back deck from the bay
Comfortable furniture with amazing views

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Heron Now Panoramic Bayfront Home 1.5 Blocks From Nationally Ranked Gulf Beach

Heron Now is a comfortable bayfront home located on beautiful Apalachicola Bay, St. George Island, Florida.

The large deck offers sea breezes and a private, panoramic overlook of the bay and estuarine reserve. You have the same view from inside the house and even from the kitchen.

Heron Now has the best of both vacation worlds: the gulf coast beaches and the beautiful bayside marsh. The spacious gulf coast beach is only 1.5 blocks away via easy public access. There you can swim in the waves, fish the surf, or lounge among the sand castles. Heron Now adjoins the bayside world of the Apalachicola National Estuarine Reserve which provides one mile of undeveloped bayshore waterfront to explore by foot or boat. Bring your canoes and kayaks (or rent locally) because there is bay access. Bring your fishing gear because the bay is full of sea trout, redfish, and mullet . Bring your camera and binoculars because every hike or paddle will bring a new discovery.


Amenities:: -two queens, two twins
-smart tv, wireless internet , and dvd
- well stocked kitchen
-washer/dryer
-binoculars
-extensive library of birding, plant, shell, reptile, and fish guides and other naturalist topics

Activities:: George Island is a world class birding, naturalist, and fishing
destination. Experience it from the deck of Heron Now, or walk the adjoining
reserve or nearby beach, or use Heron Now as base for eco-adventures to
nearby natural features such as St George Island State Park, St. Vincent
National Wildlife Refuge, and Apalachicola National Forest.
The nearby town of Apalachicola is a Victorian fishing port which offers
upscale restaurants and walking tours of its Victorian houses. The town and
the surrounding area are featured in two National Geographic books: Guide
to Small Town Escapes and America's Hidden Corners.

Property manager

Edward Schroering
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen
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Dryer
Free WiFi
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

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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
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About the area

St. George Island

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in East End, a neighbourhood in St. George Island. St. George Island Fishing Pier and Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Pelican Reef - 10 min drive - 5.9 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 Heron Now Panoramic Bayfront Home 1.5 Blocks From Nationally Ranked Gulf Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Heron Now Panoramic Bayfront Home 1.5 Blocks From Nationally Ranked Gulf Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron Now Panoramic Bayfront Home 1.5 Blocks From Nationally Ranked Gulf Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Heron Now Panoramic Bayfront Home 1.5 Blocks From Nationally Ranked Gulf Beach located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fred P.

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

Aptly named

View was great, property was very clean. Lots of birding.
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason J.

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

Very nice place!!

Stayed for fall freak 2024 and thought the place was awesome. Kitchen was a little small but couldn’t beat the scenery and distance to both bay and ocean!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

MJ S.

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

nature hideaway

Wonderful location, excellent host; nature cabin feel. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Stephanie G.

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

Heron Now stay

The house was fine. We loved the outside deck and the view. The beds were comfortable. The location was great and the beach was just across two streets.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

clif s.

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

Enjoyed our stat at Heron Bay!

Another wonderful week on St George, thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave R.

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

Heron Now

Great location with stunning view. It was perfect for my wife and I. Comfortable with a great deck. I would highly recommend it, and would return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Can’t go wrong anywhere on SGI

Place was as described with no surprises. Gray location as with pretty much anywhere on the island. Would definitely stay again and plan on it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melisa G.

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

Great views Bayside

We had a great trip to St George Island. Home was comfortable and cozy. Sunsets from the living room were fabulous. We loved the short walk to beach and lots of local seafood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ali F.

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

Great place

The property and views are beautiful. Great place. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Peaceful quiet island getaway

Had a great time, close to the beach and bay. Very quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Beautiful surroundings

This is the second time we have stayed at Heron Now. We love that it is close to the bay with beautiful sunsets as well as right across the street from beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tanya G.

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

Summer 2024 Vacation

Great location! 5 minute walk to the beach and 5 minute walk to the bay where there is a small beach. We had some pretty strong winds 3 out of 7 days and the bay was perfect to set up for the day. It was perfect for our grandkids to play on. The house is older, but in very good condition. The large deck was great for birdwatching, sunsets and a play area for the grandkids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barry M.

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

Beautiful and private

I like the location and privacy and the view from this home.Its a short walk to the beach and close to the state park witch has great beaches as well. This house feels like home to me.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W., Cartersville

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

Great memories made!

We loved our stay at Heron Now! Our twin boys had so much fun watching for birds and wildlife on the back porch and exploring the bay. It was perfect for our family of four and very well stocked. A king bed and some minor superficial updates would be nice, but for the price, location & memories it was all worth it! We look forward to staying again!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Perfect location!

Heron Now was a dream location for our weeklong vacation. There is a public beach access directly across from the house, 1.5 blocks, and it was super easy to navigate anywhere you needed to be on the island. The house is well appointed and had everything we needed during our stay. Our group enjoyed the bay views from the comfort of the living room, and we were amazed at the amount of natural light we got each day. Bonus, we watched the meteor shower from the spacious deck! We definitely want to stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

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

Great view

The view was out of this world. We sat on the deck in the rocking chairs every evening and enjoyed the sunsets. The house was clean and had all the kitchen accessories that we needed. Could use a few more lights on the front porch and stairs as I took a tumble in the dark. Owner was very quick with a response. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison S., Heath, Ohio

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

Quiet little piece of paradise

This was a beautiful place hidden between the beach and the bay. Very clean and spacious. We rented a golf cart which I would recommend. It made getting sound so much easier. The beach is a short walk from the house and that end of the beach was not that busy. There was plenty of stuff for the kids to do and watch when we came back to the house. Would recommend this place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Heron Now was a pleasant stay.

Everything we needed was provided. Beds were very comfortable which is very important for our old backs! View of the bay was great! The trip to put our kayaks in however was more of an effort than we anticipated. The stairs were hard on my knees so next time i will have to look ground level. Hate it cause we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Heron Now is a great place to stay!

The property is beautiful and the house is very clean. The kitchen was fully-equipped to meet our cooking and food needs. The beach is a short walk or bike ride just across the street. The view of the bay from the back deck is a great way to enjoy our morning coffee. The property owners are friendly and responsive. The owners also provide a lot of information about local sites and places to go. My son loved looking at the bird and critter books and then spotting those creatures on the island. We had such a great time and made a ton of memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Cute Costal Cabin

Can't say enough good about this place. My family of 4, with two teens thoroughly enjoyed this costal cabin. The location to the bay, and beach is about 3 minute walk to each. The deck has amazing views, and is great for sunrise, and sunset. We enjoyed using the binoculars to check out all the wildlife. Interior could use some minor updates, but overall clean, and functional. The coffee maker takes about 30-40 minutes to brew a pot, so that may need attention. The master bedroom is a loft, and there's only 1 TV in house so that's something to be aware of. Also bring a fire stick/Roku if you want to watch anything, there's only very basic cable. There's no way to block out morning light in loft, didn't bother us since we like to watch sunrise. Kitchen was well equipped, and we cooked many meals. Overall one of our favorite places we've stayed in over 10 years of coming to forgotten coast area. Would recommend, and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Nice, private location for home for good family getaway

Our family enjoyed our time at Heron Now. As described on the website it is in a lovely private location on St. George Island. Good for family, great value for the price, not fancy. While there are other houses nearby there are many trees and it is also near a marsh, giving it much more space than most of the other homes we saw on the island. The kitchen is well stocked. The owner's guide to local attractions and recommended beach areas helped us hit the highlights. The beach is lovely and not crowded. Some of our highlights were seeing an otter playing in the marsh pond in view of the living room windows on the last day, also every night at dusk tree frogs and geckos started moving on to the windows to get the bugs attracted by the lights; our kids loved this! We saw interesting sea life every day. Locally I would recommend the ANERR nature center across the bridge from St. George and the Gulf Specimen Aquarium in Panacea, definitely worth the trip. Had a close up encounter with a sea turtle there. The water pressure at the house was great for nice, hot showers. You should be aware that if you tend to run warm I wouldn't recommend visiting in summer as the AC cannot be set below 74 degrees. Fans helped. Also, be aware that the third bedroom is a loft without a door that closes. Overall I would definitely recommend this property. The owner and local manager were both great to work with and helpful, the setting is lovely, and my kids and mother in law and husband and I had a great week.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

Great trip!

Very relaxing stay! The home is an older home, but well maintained and clean. We saw bald eagles, osprey, an American kestrel, loons, and countless other birds from the back porch! It was amazing! There’s also tons of little tree frog friends that visit every evening! Very quiet area and it was fun to see a different side of the island as we usually stay ocean side. Wonderful trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Great location

Despite unseasonably cold weather, we had a wonderful stay. The house was clean and well maintained. Bay views were spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle T.

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

Beautiful setting!

Very relaxing stay on St. George Island. Peaceful to walk along the bay, ride bikes around the island, and catch sunsets on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Relaxing Nature Wonderland

This is a peaceful property located on the edge of a nature reserve. The accommodations were comfortable and clean. The deck was amazing looking out to the woods and marsh with all the birds that would flit about the trees. The location was only a few minutes away from beautiful St. George Island State Park, local restaurants gulf and bay beaches and more. I would highly recommend this property and hope to return again myself in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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