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AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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St George Island, FL
  • St. George Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • St. George Lighthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • St George Lighthouse
    ‪17 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach

A Ruff Life is the quintessential Beach Cottage! Ruff features stunning ocean views, a fantastic deck, and is just 100 steps to the white sands of the Gulf. Its location in center island makes it the perfect place for families. After watching the dolphins from the deck or the soft sand, its an easy walk to the center of the island and all of the shops, restaurants, lighthouse, and activities St George Island has to offer.

Ruff Life, as the name suggests, is not only perfect for people but is pet friendly too! No reason to leave your fur family behind, Ruff has mats, flooring, and a gated deck so your furry friend can hang out with you before heading to the beach which is steps away!

Ruff features a well appointed kitchen, laundry, Wifi, Hi-definition TVs, DVDs, movies, and wireless speakers for streaming your favorite beach tunes. The open feeling and bright colors bring the beauty of this special island inside so even a rainy day is special. Take a quick walk to center island and pick up doughnuts, visit a restaurant or bar, or grab a souvenir or groceries. Walk home and enjoy wine on the deck as you watch the magnificent sunsets change the color of the ocean and sky. Ruff Life is the best of what St George Island has to offer--paradise.

There is plenty of room at Ruff Life with both a King and a Queen bedroom sharing the downstairs bath, and a loft featuring a full bath and 2 large twin daybeds with great ocean views.

*Ruff is pet friendly and allows (1) dog for a $75.00 non-refundable pet fee. If you have an additional pet please contact me and we can make it work. We also do a $300 refundable damage deposit

Property manager

Tom Moses/Sheryl Clouse
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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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

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 300 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

St. George Island

Located in St. George Island, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park, while St. George Lighthouse and Dixie Theatre are cultural highlights. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting.
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St George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Pelican Reef - 14 min drive - 9.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. George Island Beach, St. George Island Visitor Center and St. George Lighthouse. St George Lighthouse and Bryant Patton Bridge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vikki J.

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

Perfect beach week

Great location.The house is a perfect beach house.. Our dog Clark loved the beach and sitting on the porch.We had a great relaxing week…We hope to return soon.The host were great,very kind and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda A.

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

Wonderful beach house!!

Love the proximity to the beach and the ocean view from the deck. All restaurants, shops, Weber’s donuts, grocery were within walking distance. Kitchen was stocked well. Beds were very comfortable. No need to bring a beach chair as there were numerous styles to pick from❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Missy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely views!

We enjoyed the great views of the Gulf and easy walk to the beach. Nice deck. Small and cozy.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Great place

Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

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

Great place!

Wonderful place to stay,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

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

Wonderful View

This was our second time staying at this property, and it will not be the last. The owners were very helpful and responsive to our questions, the home was clean and inviting, and the view was gorgeous! Sitting on the deck listening to the waves in the evening after spending the day at the beach made for a perfect vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynette r.

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

Ruff life

Nice property in a great location. Right across the road from the beach and walking distance to restaurants. Owners were helpful and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

All good

Great view with some elbow room🙋‍♂️
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha R.

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

Anniversary Vacation Paradise

This was a special trip to celebrate our 20th anniversary. We absolutely loved our time here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam G.

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

Beach Bliss

The property was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. Tom was very accommodating so that we could bring our two dogs who had a fantastic first beach trip. We all had a wonderful experience and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aline M.

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

Great location

House is right across from the beach, pets are allowed which is great, deck has a gate so you don't have to worry about pets escaping.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

Winter vaca

Everything was well maintained. LOTS of pots/pans/utensils etc - more than we have ever seen in another VRBO. Towels were plentiful. The location of this house is perfect. We enjoyed our stay and the peacefulness of St. George Island.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

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

Dog Friendly & Great View

Perfect St. George Island beach cottage for anyone wanting to relax with their canine buddy!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

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

SGI Vacation

We loved this house! Our family, including our 2 dogs, stayed here and it was perfect for us! Plenty of room, loved the sunroom area, the deck was great to sit outside and watch the dolphins in the morning. That was my favorite! And we really got great use of the outdoor shower-that was a plus after spending time at the beach! The location was great and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Winter vacation

Everything was perfect. The house, the island and the people were great.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie F.

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

April serenity

Spent a tranquil week at the pristine Ruff Life. Perfect location to watch ocean waves roll in and the gulls circle from the deck. Clean, quiet and perfect little yellow house that was bright and spacious too. Lots to do. Check out the park at east end of island or the quaint history in downtown Apalachicola.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

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

Spring Break 2024

We had a great week at Ruff Life. The house was clean and had all the things we needed. It is a bit out dated — but we thought it was charming, and that didn’t bother us because the beds were comfy, the location and the layout was perfect for our family. The view from the deck and sun room is amazing. It is just steps from the beach which was awesome! If we ever return to the island we would stay again at Ruff Life. The owner was available and very friendly to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda H.

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

The Best Birthday Vacation

Myself, my adult kids, and their significant others immensely enjoyed my birthday week at Ruff Life. Although it’s not “oceanfront”, it may as well be. You can clearly see the ocean and hear the waves from the deck. We even saw dolphins a couple of different mornings while having our coffee out on the deck. We spent a lot of time on the deck and in the sun room. We cooked a lot too and the kitchen had everything you need for any meal you make. We truly enjoyed our time while there.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

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

Wonderful Property

We loved our stay! The house was very clean and well equipped. We loved the location and how close it was to the beach. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene H.

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

Just the two of us.

This was a great house. It was clean, you can see and hear the beach from the house and it’s just a few steps to the beach. Home owner is awesome and was so helpful. We had an amazing week at Ruff Life!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE T.

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

Great House, Great Location

House was great... had everything we needed. Street was very quiet with low traffic...walk to the beach was less then 2 minutes. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jerry E.

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

Ruff life stay

Great location and super easy access to beautiful/peaceful beach. The house could use some updating in the kitchen area cabinets/countertop and bathrooms. I had to tighten screws on doorknob leading to front outside deck beings it was almost falling off when we first arrived. The homeowner did have a bottle of champagne on table for our wedding anniversary waiting for us which my wife loved. Overall a nice quiet house just needs some updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

wayne b.

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

Perfect

Just as described, steps to the beach. Perfect getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin W.

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

The Perfect Stay

We had the best stay at Ruff Life. The location was perfect, check in was easy, the host was so sweet, the house was clean upon arrival and we are so thankful for how pet friendly the place was! We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

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

Wonderfully Peaceful Stay

The pictures provided are spot on, the house was clean and the owners very friendly and accommodating. Our teenage son met a lot of new friends and our two dogs had a blast on the beach. The water was clear and calm our entire stay. We will definitely be returning to spend more time chilling out on that lovely deck with the ocean view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tom Moses/Sheryl Clouse

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I discovered St George Island on a family vacation back in 2010. I instantly knew that St George was someplace incredibly special and that my pack belonged here. By the end of that week long vacation, I somehow found myself in a real estate office starting a search for my piece of this paradise. By the end of that stay I had found the perfect place and had a contract on the property now know as Ruff Life. Renovations, time and many wonderful memories have led to me making SGI my permanent home. Though I occasionally miss the conveniences of Atlanta and big city life, this is truly a paradise and I feel incredibly lucky to live here and to be able to share it with others.

Why they chose this property

Ruff Life was a unique opportunity. Though the home was in disrepair and required a total renovation, the location was incredible. Located across the street from the gulf, protected from storms by natural sea dunes, and featuring an incredible view protected from future development--it was perfect! After some substantial renovations Ruff Life was born.

What makes this property unique

The open and airy renovation to this home and the cheerful beachy colors bring the island beauty in! The deck is a favorite perch and multipurpose hangout. The deck perch offers the perfect place to eat dinner, watch the dolphins play in the calm waters, or engage in island people watching as the occasional golf carts go by. Close enough to walk to the shops and restaurants, yet secluded enough for a glass of wine with your favorite people, Ruff Life really has the best of island living.

Languages:

English, French

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