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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

BEACH BUM COTTAGES - STEPS FROM BEACH, INGROUND POOL, PERFECT LOCATION

THIS PROPERTY IS A 2 BEDROOM 1 BATHROOM QUADRIPLEX WITH PRIVATE IN GROUND SWIMMING POOL. ENJOY YOUR OWN PRIVATE COTTAGE WITH FAMILY AND OR FRIENDS. IT PROVIDES SOME OF THE BEST VALUE ON THE ISLAND AS IT IS LOCATED DIRECTLY ACROSS FROM THE BEACH ACCESS ON 8TH STREET. YOU CAN SWIM IN THE GULF AND ENJOY THE PRISTINE SAND OF ST GEORGE OR SWIM IN THE POOL, IT HAS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. THE COTTAGES ARE ABOUT A 15 MINUTE WALK TO THE CENTER OF THE ISLAND WHERE YOU CAN ENJOY RESTAURANTS, BARS, SHOPPING, AND WHATEVER ELSE YOU CAN FIND. NEED A GOLF CART, TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR DISCOUNTED RATES EXCLUSIVE TO OUR CUSTOMERS STAYING AT THE BEACH BUM COTTAGES. 1 WEEK FOR $450!

Property manager

EMIL SYSKA
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Must be approved by owner in advance
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets must be approved by owner prior to arrival
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the cottages at anytime
All pets must be approved. $150 pet fee per pet. A Rental Agreement will be emailed after booking and must be signed and returned prior to check in.
No AMERICAN EXPRESS accepted. Renter will be charged all additional fees plus $15 dollars and may have reservation cancelled if booked with AE.

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: Must be approved by owner in advance
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. George Island

Located on the beach, this cottage is in East End, a neighbourhood in St. George Island. St. George Lighthouse and Dixie Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St George Lighthouse 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.
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St George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Pelican Reef - 11 min drive - 7.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poppi D's Florida Grill & Pies - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does BEACH BUM COTTAGES - STEPS FROM BEACH, INGROUND POOL, PERFECT LOCATION have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is BEACH BUM COTTAGES - STEPS FROM BEACH, INGROUND POOL, PERFECT LOCATION pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at BEACH BUM COTTAGES - STEPS FROM BEACH, INGROUND POOL, PERFECT LOCATION?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACH BUM COTTAGES - STEPS FROM BEACH, INGROUND POOL, PERFECT LOCATION?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BEACH BUM COTTAGES - STEPS FROM BEACH, INGROUND POOL, PERFECT LOCATION located?

Nestled on the beach, this East End cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of St. George Island Beach, St. George Island Visitor Center and St. George Lighthouse. St. George Island Fishing Pier and Bryant Patton Bridge are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn P.

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

Great location

Great location! Just a few steps from the beach and the pool was great for days when the beach wasn't ideal. (Rip tide warnings and windy this particular week) We enjoyed the shops and restaurants and this area did not have all the spring break rowdy crowds....perfect for families. Our host, Laura, was a real sweetheart, taking a few minutes out of her busy day to just sit and talk with me. ( I was here on a Respite visit as a caregiver)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

FANTASTIC!

The cottage was adorable, very clean, best location. Also Laura was very sweet and made me feel at home. This is now my go to for St George Island stays. I plan to come back at least once per year. So glad I found this wonderful place!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Relaxing Vacation

We really enjoyed staying in the cottage and found the accommodations perfect for our needs. The location to the beach was a plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia S.

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

We'll be back

This year we flew into Atlanta to visit my son and daughter-in-law and then we all headed out to St. George Island. We had recommendations from someone who stayed in Appalachicola but once we saw barrier island we had to try it. The community is fabulous; all the stores, restaurants you need but no huge development. Beach Bum Cottages were small but comfortable and well-equipped. The beach was across the street for swimming, walking and star gazing. The pool was heaven. A great value! Property manager, Laura, was always available and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alanna L.

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

Perfect for our trip

Will definitely be back next year if all works out. Perfect location, was exactly as listed. Nothing negative to list.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

ANITA S.

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

New year beach trip

Property was fine and as advertised. The only problem was water heater sucked. We could never take a bath or shower back to back. Or take a nice bath. Always ran out of hot water very quickly . Otherwise would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Handy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

First Visit…

Beach Bum Cottage was clean and well maintained. Location was great with access to the beach right across the street. Nice pool and deck area. Easy access to local casual restaurants and both ends of the island. Billed as a 2 bedroom with one (very small, tight) bathroom, and BR #2 only if you had children under 12. We would look to another place if we were to go back with two adult friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy D.

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

Loved it!

First time at SGI and we will definitely be back! Peaceful and relaxing. Beaches were not crowded. Beach access directly across a quiet street. Property was clean, bathroom was a bit small but certainly not a deal breaker. Beds were comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louie A.

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

Outstanding

nice
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

wonderful spring break

WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO COMING BACK
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana L.

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

Spring break getaway

Beach Bum Cottages were a great find. Such a short walk to the beach, the cottage had all we needed & the kids loved the pool. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

william m.

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

Top notch

First time on the island. I'll be back next spring
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location to beach

Pool was nice. Many dogs in other units. One pooped in bush by where my wife sat every day. One pooped on common area by our door. Other than that all was well.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R., Gretna, Virginia

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

A nice little cottage

The family and I came down to St. George for a Christmas visit, having made the reservation many months in advance. We had no idea there would be a monster of a cold front moving in and several days of temperatures in the 20s. Water lines were popping all over St. George! Geysers spraying under houses as you drove past, it was an unusual site to see. A couple water lines had burst at the cottage after freezing overnight and I had to contact the property manager, on Christmas day no less, when a new fountain water feature appeared out by the pool. Laura and her husband went above and beyond to have it repaired that day after coming out very quickly. Wonderful people, I was glad to have met them. The heat also worked very well in the cottage, though I didn't think I would have needed it. The cottage was clean and comfortable, very convenient beach access right across the street and away from the busier part of the island. It was an enjoyable trip for time spent with family. I have no complaints and wouldn't hesitate to stay at Beach Bums in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Johnny J., Evansville Indiana

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

Great time

Had a great time at the cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G., Georgia

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

Peaceful Vacation

Perfect location for the beach. Quiet and peaceful location the unit was clean and had everything we needed. Will be going back again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherry K.

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

Impressed

Birthday weekend getaway. The pictures didn’t do this place justice. We had everything that we needed, plenty of room and the place was extremely clean. Quick and easy access to the beach! Pool and pool area was clean. Met the property manager and she was extremely friendly and helpful. Hope to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

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

Telaxing

It was a relaxing time. Beach was close enough but far enough for some sand relief. I loved sitting by the pool to do my laundry and enjoy the stars. We just loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Shari L.

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

Nice

Very basic but nice for a couple of days.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

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

Clean with a great location.

Reasonably priced, quiet, clean and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Just steps from the beach

We really enjoyed our stay at the Beach Bum Cottages. This was our second time staying here and it is just the right size for our family of three. You can’t get a better location other than being directly on the beach as the public entrance is directly across the road. It’s just a few steps from the driveway. The place was clean as well as the pool. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Convenient and clean cottage

The location and convenience to beach access is super. Nice pool to relax. Rooms were bright and clean. Property management answers your questions very timely. Have already booked for next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Donna W., Waycross GA

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

Great getaway

Great experience and plan on returning ASAP.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay. Great communication with Emil and Amy. Wonderful clean beaches. Very short walk to the beach. I couldn't ask for better. Very clean. Quite and peaceful. I loved it. And yes i definitely will stay with Beach bum cottages again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by EMIL SYSKA

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REAL ESTATE ENTHUSIAST. OWNER OF MULTIPLE PROPERTIES AND HOMES IN THE AREA. MANAGE PROPERTIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY INCLUDING CABO SAN LUCAS IN MEXICO.NEAR BEACH FRONT PROPERTY ON BEAUTIFUL ST GEORGE ISLAND! UNIQUE SETTING WITH 4 INDIVIDUAL UNITS ALLOWS FAMILIES PERSONAL SPACE AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO ALL BE TOGETHER.

Why they chose this property

NEAR BEACH FRONT PROPERTY ON BEAUTIFUL ST GEORGE ISLAND! UNIQUE SETTING WITH 4 INDIVIDUAL UNITS ALLOWS FAMILIES PERSONAL SPACE AS WELL AS THE ABILITY TO ALL BE TOGETHER.

What makes this property unique

BEST RATES FOR A NEAR BEACH FRONT LOCATION ON THE ISLAND. GREAT VALUE, STEPS AWAY FROM GULF.

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