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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
St George Island, FL
  • Popular LocationSt George Lighthouse14 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt. George Lighthouse3 min drive
  • Popular LocationPelican Reef16 min drive
  • AirportTallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)96 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 5
950 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 double bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 double bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower

Room options

About the neighborhood

St. George Island

Close to the beach.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this St. George Island cottage, you'll find St George Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Pelican Reef.

What's nearby

  • St George Lighthouse - 14 min walk
  • St. George Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Pelican Reef - 16 min drive
  • Dixie Theatre - 19 min drive
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Eastpoint Beer Company - 11 min drive
  • Family Coastal Restaurant - 12 min drive
  • Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - 3 min drive
  • Bar 98 - 11 min drive
  • The Beach Pit - 3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cute Cottage-Fenced/Gated, Beachy, Secluded, CLEAN, Well-Maintained! NO PET FEE!

818 W. Pine Ave., St. George Island, FL

Truly an 'Island Secret'! Very 'BEACHY' & fun 950sf coastal cottage! Only 4 rows of homes between you and the beach! A short walk to the beach boardwalk located only a football field and a half away, (150 yards), at the end of 8th Street! Enjoy the lush & knarled coastal oaks on our 2nd floor covered porch or screened porch! When we have 10-15 knot winds from the south you'll enjoy listening to the ocean waves. Complete privacy from neighbors!

Our fully stocked kitchen offers stylish quartz solid-surface counters, under mount sink and white bead board cabinets!

The kitchen, dining, and comfortable living areas are all open to each other and overlook the deck & island vegetation.

Each room in the house is a fun coastal color! You're at the beach on an island and on vacation! Bead board ceilings too for that cottage feel! Two bedrooms and one bath are upstairs along with one bedroom and one bath conveniently located downstairs on the ground floor with a separate entrance. Perfect for multiple couples wanting a bit of privacy or adult children! There is a laundry room with a washer and dryer located downstairs too!

You have a extra large private hot/cold outdoor shower, park style charcoal grill and a large swivel charcoal grill, along with a fish cleaning sink & table located downstairs. Plenty of parking for your boat and cars, all within the privacy and security of a 16' wide gate and a fully fenced yard! Yes, we love your 4-legged children and are pet friendly! You'll love the securely fenced & gated property for your dogs!

A short walk away is Regatta Park! This is a bay front park that offers parking, covered picnic tables, park style grills, a white sandy beach nestled on a cove, and a kayak launch site!

For a 3 minute drone video of our house, go to YouTube and type in: Island Secret, St. George Island

Follow our island and area on our FACEBOOK page! Type in "Our Little Secret on St. George Island".

Glenn & Lawson Smith would be honored to have you as guests at our 'Island Secret'! Please email Glenn through VRBO for further questions or to arrange your wonderful vacation on an island paradise!

Sorry no group gatherings allowed, even for day use, beyond the maximum occupancy of 5 people.

Our other VRBO listing located near St. George Island is 60 minutes N.E. at beautiful Lake Talquin, VRBO 765447.


NOTE:
3 night minimum stay requirement except during Thanksgiving week, Christmas/New Years holidays, and Spring Break when we have a 5 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY REQUIREMENT. Summer season: 7 night minimum stay with Saturday to Saturday rentals. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY allowed is 5 people.

Sorry, we do not offer a monthly rate.

If you bring your dog, unlike most vacation rental homes, we DO NOT charge you extra for your 4-legged children, and we DO NOT charge you a pet security deposit. IN EXCHANGE, we simply ask that they'd be well behaved & trained, supervised at all times, current on flea/tick meds, non-scratchers on doors/windows/furniture, to keep them off the new Lovesac couch, (or bring blankets for the couch), & off beds, keep off the fence, avoid digging in the yard and that you'd pick up after them in the yard & tidy up. Due to the fact that your pet is not familiar with his/her surroundings at the house, PLEASE bring a kennel in case you plan to leave him/her alone so that your dog does not scratch our doors, door frame and sliding glass doors.

*We cater to family groups and cannot accept reservations for vacationing students or house parties. We do not rent to students or to groups under 25, even if one or more parents or legally responsible adults accompany them.

Cleaning/linens/bath towels fee is $150.00

In the event that you need to cancel, we provide a full refund 60 days or more prior to arrival. Within 60 days there is no refund. Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is strongly recommended because you never know what unexpected life event or weather event can occur.


Up to a $300 damage option will be automatically charged to your credit card within 14 days of check out if any damage occurs.

Property manager

Glenn and Lawson Smith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower only
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside or outside near open door/window

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Well trained and behaved pets welcome. See policy

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We welcome well behaved children

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Dec 24 27 2020 for 3 nts is now available for Christmas!

Frequently asked questions

Does Cute Cottage-Fenced/Gated, Beachy, Secluded, CLEAN, Well-Maintained! NO PET FEE! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

Does Cute Cottage-Fenced/Gated, Beachy, Secluded, CLEAN, Well-Maintained! NO PET FEE! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Cute Cottage-Fenced/Gated, Beachy, Secluded, CLEAN, Well-Maintained! NO PET FEE!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Cute Cottage-Fenced/Gated, Beachy, Secluded, CLEAN, Well-Maintained! NO PET FEE!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Cute Cottage-Fenced/Gated, Beachy, Secluded, CLEAN, Well-Maintained! NO PET FEE!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Cute Cottage-Fenced/Gated, Beachy, Secluded, CLEAN, Well-Maintained! NO PET FEE! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Cute Cottage-Fenced/Gated, Beachy, Secluded, CLEAN, Well-Maintained! NO PET FEE! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Cute Cottage-Fenced/Gated, Beachy, Secluded, CLEAN, Well-Maintained! NO PET FEE! to downtown St. George Island?

This cottage is 0.2 mi away from St. George Island.

Cute Cottage-Fenced/Gated, Beachy, Secluded, CLEAN, Well-Maintained! NO PET FEE! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 204 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 215 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 215 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend with No Cares
Arrived and settled in with 2 dogs. We didn't have a schedule or itinerary....Island Secret allowed us to relax without a care. Pups loved the fence yard and our walks. Kitchen had everything you would need. Enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent island secret
We normally stay on 30 A. My husband found this amazing place, pet friendly. It did not disappoint. Everything was on point. Owner was very responsive and the place was well maintained and very clean. Everything you need and well stocked. The yard was like a mint paradise. The outdoor shower was definitely a plus! Located close to the beach access and the Piggly Wiggly grocery store. Our dogs are like our family and they loved the beach and fenced in yard. It has perfect sitting area outside to chill and enjoy with lots of greenery and trees. I’m very particular about where we stay and I can tell you there is not one thing I would change about this place. It truly was a small paradise! Of all my places we have stayed, this place is my favorite. You will not be disappointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

angie l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most beautiful birthday ever
It is a true jewel. My sister and i and 2 dashounds stayed for 4 nights.we walked to the beach every day a very short walk. The cottage was absolutely perfect. Not the cookie cutter condo or hotel room . A true beach cottage.we will be planning to make it a tradition. The host was awesome. You could tell their hearts are in it. I loved it, so did my pups and sister. Very clean and very well maintained. Great memories!!!!! Beautiful sunrises .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortably cozy!
This cute cottage offers privacy, a short walk to the beach, and a place for pups. The kitchen was well appointed. The love sack couch made lounging way too easy! 😉 The screened in porch off the bedroom on the bottom level was delightful. Having breakfast on the deck off the main room was peaceful. My only complaint was that our stay was too short. The fenced in yard for the dogs was on point. Thank you for providing clean and comfortable accommodations. I highly recommend a stay at this island cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

janice t.

Liked: Cleanliness
friends catch up
enjoyed hanging to and catching up. Very low key Island.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoy the Forgotten Coast
We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage. It was great to be secluded in the woods, yet just down the road from the beach. The cottage was very clean and equipped with everything we needed. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Island Secret
This was our second time staying at Island Secret. Each time we leave, im ready to plan my next visit. The oitdoor space is gorgous and private. Its like an oasis in the middle of the island. The hosts are kind and responsive. They have thought of everything to give you a relaxing and unique beach vacation experience. We will return again soon, I hope!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Paradise
Clean, quaint location. My husband and I had a great time. Loved that the beach was walking distance. Pups enjoyed the yard and going swimming. We have already booked are next stay at Island Secret in September. Thank you for sharing this lovely home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
We had a wonderful stay at “Island Secret!” This place is decorated so beautifully with so many beachy and unique decorations. The many wind chimes outside sounded so lovely in the evening breeze. We even enjoyed the rainy days! The surrounding plants and trees make it private yet it’s close to everything you need. We loved taking the short walk to the beautiful beach. This was our first trip to the island and we quickly discovered the island is family friendly and everyone we encountered was laid back and friendly. We also loved that there were no chain stores nearby and everything seems to be locally owned small businesses. BJs pizza is the best pizza we’ve ever had! Glenn, our host was super quick to respond with questions after we booked and during our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great SGI location
This lovely cottage was only 2 blocks from the beach. Beautiful deck to sit and visit or have morning coffee. Plenty of dishes and kitchen items, keurig and coffee maker. Loved the outdoor shower. Lots of privacy and felt like a tropical paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024