Sparkling Gulf View From A Partially Covered Deck

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look out at the gulf of mexico from a partially covered deck

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692.9 sq m

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Parking available
Barbecue grill
Dryer
Air conditioning
Washer
Pet-friendly

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St George Isl, FL

St. George Island Beach
‪4 min walk‬
St George Lighthouse
‪16 min walk‬
St. George Lighthouse
‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Other (See Description)

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Two bedroom, Two bath home on 8 foot pilings located on a half acre lot covered with island oak trees . Sit on the deck and enjoy the view of the Gulf of Mexico or step right out to the paved walking path for an early morning run or leisurely stroll with coffee in hand.

One queen size bed in master bedroom and two full size beds in second bedroom. Queen size sofa bed is available in the great room if needed. A spacious home for four but can be used by six if needed, BUT NOT RECOMMENDED.

Bathrooms have tile floors, master bedroom has a tile walk in shower second bedroom has a tub with showers. An enclosed outside shower with hot and cold water is available and great for use when coming off the beach or coming in from a day of fishing.

Full kitchen with cooking/eating bar 4' by 8' that seats eight comfortably.
Dish washer, garbage disposal, and refrigerator with ice maker round out the fixed appliances. Coffee maker, blender, portable grill for pancakes, eggs, and the like, electric can opener, low country boil pans, two crock pots, a popcorn popper and a Foreman's grill, a well stocked kitchen with numerous pots, pans, casserole dishes and the like add to the extremely well stocked kitchen.

Full china service for 8, ample coffee cups, water glasses, and wine glasses available. Table ware for 16. All other kitchen hardware available.

NO SMOKING
PET FRIENDLY BUT, We ask for a $100 pet fee. We have the home pet cleaning after each rental with pets. This involves steam cleaning carpet areas and vacuuming all chairs and sofas. (If your pet is visiting the island, please be familiar with the County Leash Laws)

Other amenities: Flat screen smart TV in great room with VCR and Stereo, Flat Screen TV in master bedroom, ceiling fans in each room, tile kitchen and bathroom floors, hardwood floors with throw rugs, concrete covered parking, fish cleaning sink and multiple outdoor water outlets.

Weber charcoal grill available for outside grilling on paved area.

Spacious (16' by 16') partially covered deck off the front of the great room with table and chairs for four and two cushioned chase lounge chairs for sunning and napping in the sun and (16' by 8') deck off the back of the kitchen for relaxing in the shade.

Well decorated with area pictures and appropriate decorative furniture. (full sofa, love seat, recliner, coffee table, book shelves, chair side tables, and coffee table) Full wooden hurricane blinds on all windows. Well stocked with books to read and games to play.

Property manager

Dr. David 'Bucky' Wagmer

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Great place for the children

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. George Island

St. George Island is home to this holiday home. St George Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St George Isl, FL

What's nearby

St. George Island Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
St George Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
St. George Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
St. George Island Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Pelican Reef - 16 min drive - 11.0 km

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sparkling Gulf View From A Partially Covered Deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sparkling Gulf View From A Partially Covered Deck?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sparkling Gulf View From A Partially Covered Deck?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sparkling Gulf View From A Partially Covered Deck located?

Situated in St. George Island, 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).

9.4

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

1 August 2024

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

Nice getaway

Very clean, convenient to beach. Would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Laura M.

29 July 2024

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

Great Beach Trip

We enjoyed it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

30 June 2024

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

Looking forward to a return visit.

Convenient walk to the beach. The owner even provided beach chairs and a cart. The bed was very comfortable, a must for me! The kitchen had everything we needed and plenty of space to work in. We loved the deck and spent lots of time out there. Cant wait for our next visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn M.

12 June 2024

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

Wonderful stay at Bucky's vacation rental

Cute and cozy little house, I would agree with the capacity of four guests. Worry free check in, that's a plus! House was clean, still had that cleaning smell when we walked in. Good cold A/C. House had everything we needed. Coffee maker is a keurig combo with kcup and the pot. Housekeeper/Manager is very nice! She stayed in communication with us during check in and check out. Short walk to the beach access. Was able to take my fur baby down to the beach with us. Dogs are not allowed on the beach in the State Park. The State Park is very nice though, we went one day out of our trip. Had a great time on St. George Island and would stay at Bucky's again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine S.

17 March 2024

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Met our needs

This house was the perfect size for 4 people: Mom/Dad + teenager and a friend. We had a small snafu at check-in, but the host was VERY quick to respond, so it worked out just fine. House needs a little upkeep and is high-level clean, but could use a good deep cleaning. (Cobwebs on ceiling & in corners, doors, cabinets & baseboards were dirty.) Refrigerator was immaculate, so no worries there! Appliances are dated (except microwave) but worked well. Oven is a little small but preheats super fast, and the dishwasher was AWESOME... I miss the good ol' days of having a dishwasher that actually cleans dishes, and this one got the job done beautifully. The coffee maker is duel: pot or Keurig. The "12 pot" mode doesn't work, but you can make 10 pots. BUT BUY WATER FROM THE STORE: The tap water tastes as you'd expect beach tap water to taste. Not a fault of the house... just how it is on the beach. Also, there's zero pantry space, so if you plan on bringing your own food, it'll have to go on the counter... we made it work just fine. W/D downstairs also work really well. Very short walk to an uncrowded beach, and the neighborhood is quiet. There's a wheeled beach chair cart that makes transporting loot to the beach super easy. Best place to eat on SGI is the Blue Parrot... excellent service, too! (And they don't water down their adult drinks!!) But be advised that no coffee places open until 9 AM... so bring your own.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Lynn G.

21 January 2024

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

Great location

Really enjoyed the proximity to the beach. House was somewhat dated, but that was fine. We really ljked the deck - If weather had been warmer, we would have enjoyed the deck even more!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Opelika, AL

10 January 2024

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

Fantastic Holiday Getaway location

My husband and I, along with a couple of our friends stayed for several days over Christmas at this fantastic little house. It was the perfect size for the 4 of us. St. George was a wonderful town and people were scarce at that time of year. The owner of the house was very communicative and he has a local contact who manages the property and she was very communicative as well. We did not need any assistance while there. The house was very easy to access and had plenty of parking. It's nestled into some live oaks so it's very private, while also being just off the main island road. The walk to the beach is about a block, but the house provided beach chairs and a cart. We grilled a couple of times on the two charcoal grills present downstairs. They have a combo Keurig coffee maker where you can brew a pot or K-pods. The beds were comfortable and the house was clean. If I had to complain about anything it would probably be the low water pressure, but that's not a deal breaker for me. We cooked a lot while we were there, and the house had just about every kitchen utensil you can think of. The house also has a second refrigerator and a washer & dryer in a room downstairs. Also....the highlight of our stay was the fabulously huge deck out back that we gathered around and talked most of the day. All in all...this was a great VRBO and I highly recommend this location. The owner was very kind and offered many suggestions for things to do in the area. We will be back!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mona T.

24 August 2023

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

Convenient location

Overall good experience. This is a good bungalow home for a couple or family. It is a short walk to the beach and the owner provided nice beach chairs and a beach buggy. The kitchen has all of the necessary basics, the washer & dryer were handy, the outside area was convenient for washing off sand and washing the pets. The deck was large but not screened in.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrislyn R.

14 August 2023

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

Good location

This home is in a good location on the island. It’s an easy walk to the beach. The beach chairs provided are a nice addition, as is the outdoor shower, even though we didn’t use it. Grill worked well (bring charcoal). Beds are comfortable and A/C works well. Kitchen could use an update of cooking utensils. Oven is a wall oven and smaller than a conventional oven. Dishwasher is dated but works well, as does the washer and dryer. There was a bit of miscommunication about trash pick up so it would be wise to confirm pick up days. Overall, we had a really nice stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Noppadol P.

9 August 2023

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

Great place for beach vacation

My family and I had a wonderful at this rental home. The location was great very close within a few minutes walk to a beach. The check-in was a breeze and the owner even called to give me tips about restaurants and what to do in town. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

10 May 2023

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

Close to beach

We had a nice time at Buckys place, was thankful for the covered deck & patio furniture, close to beach, short walk. Overall, nice quaint place.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Mia P.

19 November 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not what I expected

St. George Island has not come back from the hurricane. Very grown up and sad looking compared to 5 years ago. The home was very outdated, floors were dirty and mold on bathroom faucets. Towels dingy and ripped, same with sheets. Mouse poop in Dishes in the cabinets from not beating cleaned in so long. Balcony spindles broke and a hazard. Moved loveseat to get dogs ball and very large dried stain underneath. While there manager texted to say they were coming over to get linens out of downstairs closet, next day noticed rocks and shells were moved and taken from patio area. Left two days early because of the experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caroline J., Franklin, TN

27 August 2022

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

Ocean views!

Nice beach house with views of the ocean! Recently updated and was super happy to see that there was no carpet! Loved sitting outside on the porch with coffee each morning with our pups. Easy access to the beach as well. Definitely recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe B.

18 August 2022

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

Enjoyed the stay weather want great but had a great time

Very well run

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

23 July 2022

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

Hard to Describe How Perfect and Comfortable this Property is!

This property is nestled in native live oak trees and you drive into the protected driveway and then walk up the steps to an immaculately CLEAN house that is so comfortable. I felt like we were staying in our own private cozy treehouse. First, it is super clean, the floors are new and wood in a light color. The house was light filled, open, airy. The paint is either new or spotless. Everything is in working order and it is not cluttered. The furniture is clean and very, very comfortable. The main room has the kitchen and living room and leads to a very large patio deck with a table, chairs and loungers. Part of the deck is covered, which is nice, because when it rained, we sat on the patio at the table, staying dry but watching the rain and the ocean beyond. Off each side of the large great room are the two bedrooms with bathrooms. The bathrooms were very clean and had ADA height toilets. The entire house felt fresh and well taken care of. The outdoor shower was really nice to use after being at the beach. Our large extended family stayed on another property, and it was always nice when we drove "home" to this property at night, ascended the stairs into our cozy cabin/home. We will stay here next year for vacation, for sure. It was perfect for my husband and I. We did not have other guests with us for the other bedroom, but that was fine as we put a few items in there and just enjoyed having the place to ourselves. Also, the owner was great - he called us as we were driving down and I asked him about the coffee pot - it was a good one! The home was decorated appropriately and there was no clutter to take up space. We felt at home and our family who stayed at another property loved coming up to visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich S., De Pere Wisconsin

6 March 2022

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

Great vacation

Quick check in, place was clean and spotless. Will be back

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

29 June 2021

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

Excellent Stay

Great property, very clean, and true to listing.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

22 March 2021

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

Great porch!

We had a wonderful 2 week visit, my husband,me and our two dogs. Basic accommodations and well located. As previous reviewer has stated, the house can use some TLC. Carpet, living room recliner and mattresses are due for an update. Also, most windows weren’t functional. Kind of a big deal when you want them open. Bottom line, yes we would stay again

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

8 December 2020

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

Fall Escape

This property was perfect for us. It was very well equipped, comfortable, and an easy walk to the beach.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Steve G., Siloam Springs, AR

1 December 2020

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

Nice home off the beach

Nice place located one block off the beach in a quiet area. Great communication with the owner and very easy check in and check out. While I feel the home could use a little TLC to spruce up, my key question is - would I stay again - and the answer is YES.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

LEE W.

26 October 2020

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

Wonderful fall getaway

Easy as are all VRBO rentals

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Doug M.

15 October 2020

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

Hurricane Sally effected stay.

Hurricane can effect your stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin V.

27 September 2020

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

Great location

The house and interior is a little on the older side, nevertheless we enjoyed our stay very much. Very comfortable and great location. We definitely recommend Bucky‘s Beachaus.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wade B., Carrollton

22 September 2020

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

Perfect for the wife and me.

This home was the perfect size for my wife and I. The home was very neat, clean, and very well maintained. The owner was every easy to deal with and answered questions very promptly. Booking and check in were as easy as could be.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

23 August 2020

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

Family Get-A-Way

We have never been to St. George Island before! Loved the island and our beach house! Short walking distance to the beach and lots of family time! No crowds on the beach the entire time we stayed! Enjoyed the beach house! Everything we needed was available to cook and sit back, relax and enjoy family time! We will be back!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Dr. David 'Bucky' Wagmer

We have had our home on the island since 1972 when I was a coach and administrator at Florida State University. Our children were raised on the island (we spend most weekends here) and they still call it home. We completely remodeled and enlarged the property in the early 2002. It is virtually a new home. In the last two years I have replaced the air conditioned and heat pump, the dish washer, the clothes dryer and the refrigerator, painted the interior and the outside decks, installed new carpeting throughout the carpeted areas and added new larger flat TV's to the great room and the master bedroom. The home is again like a new home. We currently live in Statesboro, GA where I have retired as Associate Professor of Sport Law and Athletics Director at Georgia Southern University. I have also retired from my own athletics consulting business am a licensed real estate broker. My wife has retired from being a manager at an electrical coop. We have four children, all married, all college graduates, and all able to pay their own house payments.....We are in love with the island and hope to spend much more time here in our retired years. I am an avid fisherman and can tell you where to fish and when to fish and my wife knows every restaurant and every shop in the area. Please feel free to ask out advice about anything pertaining to your vacation.

Why they chose this property

This property is a stand alone home on pilings located on a half acre lot. We have a view of the gulf and we are a short walk (150 yards approx) from the waters edge. It is super clean and well maintained. Very comfortable for four but can be used for six with my permission and after discussing with you your needs. We are located less than a mile from the middle of the island and the stores and restaurants. We are located on the walking path that circles the central part of the island.

What makes this property unique

As a stand alone property, it is peaceful, quiet, and has all the amenities to make you vacation a success. Including WiFi.
The island and the surrounding area is very special,quaint, bountiful, with the most beautiful beaches with the most splender than nature can provide.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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