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Beach
Beach/ocean view
Property grounds
Exterior
Flat-screen TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10220 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

TOP RENTAL! Pool! Elevator! Close to beach! Amazing Views! Spacious!

Welcome to 'My Happy Place' on beautiful St. George Island! Formerly known as She Shells and Broadwing, always a top rental! My Happy Place is a 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with a sleeper sofa, offering sleeping for 10 guest.
You will find amazing views at this home with plenty of porch space and seating to enjoy them. We believe the view from the top balcony is one of the best on the island! You are only a short walk to the bike path and the St. George Island beach from this home.

Chances are, this gorgeous Victorian home has caught your eye if you have ever driven down Gulf Beach Drive near the corner of 12th street and the St. George Island plantation gate. This home towers high with 2 floors of living space with an additional stair set going up to the 3rd floor reading nook with balcony. Numerous windows and tall ceilings make this home bright, airy, and open.

Through out the home you will find nautical décor touches with tranquil colors on the walls. You can relax sitting in the open living room with comfortable seating, wrap around windows, Flat screen TV, and a large book shelf with plenty of books and games. Take a peak on the kids in the pool downstairs by walking out the screened in porch off the living & kitchen area. By the way, our kitchen is fully stocked with dishes, utensils, bake ware, appliances- including: coffee maker, blender, toaster, mixer & more. All stainless steel appliances in this kitchen!
The enchanted dining area features a wooden chandelier, romantic wall sconces, a built in bench for the dining table, and a sliding glass door for access to the outside screened porch.

Along with kitchen and dining on the first floor, there is a hallway bathroom with shower, and a full bedroom with a flat screen and a beautiful view. By taking the stairs or elevator to the 2nd floor you have 3 bedrooms on this level. The King master bedroom is simply wonderful! As pictured, take a look out the windows for palm tree-tops & a gulf view . Walk out to your own private screened in porch off the master to feel the breeze. The circular shape and window placement in the master bedroom makes for another panoramic view with plenty of sunshine lighting. Double dressers and a flat screen in the master! Off the master you have the master bathroom with a tub/shower combo, vanity, and small linen closet for your sunscreen and towels. Around the corner is a fun place for children. Bedroom #2 features 2 twin beds, a book shelf with books, closet, bright artwork on the wall, and a fun kid's table for 2! Bedroom #3 is a Queen bedroom featuring fun aqua walls with pops of coral decor, awesome - amazing views, and a flat screen to top it off! There is a Jack and Jill bathroom conveniently located between Bedroom #2 & #3. This bathroom is a tub/shower combo with vanity.

The multiple decks on this home make the outside feel as spacious as the inside. Wide parking spaces under the home, including a wide drive way. Take a swim in the pool and soak up the sun with outdoor seating including chairs & lounge chairs, all surrounded by a privacy fence. As an added bonus, there is an outdoor bathroom with sink, outdoor shower, and an outdoor fish cleaning station located just outside the pool gate.

**Pool can be heated for a fee of $250 but is not guaranteed due to the weather below 60° or any maintenance issues that may arise. Please call when you book the home to heat the pool and the week before your arrival in case of inclement weather or maintenance issues.

The 2 screened in porches have plenty of seating as well as fans and lighting. The elevator is ready to bring your guest and groceries up, at no charge to use. We welcome well-behaved pets for a pet fee. Yes, there is FREE Cable & WI-FI!

We invite you to stay at 'My Happy Place' on beautiful St. George Island. We truly believe you will be happy you did.

House will be professionally clean upon your arrival and includes bed linens, and towels for your convenience. Contact is available 24/7 during your stay should you need any assistance. In order to save guest money we do not require you to purchase rental insurance to rent this property; however, we highly suggest you purchase rental insurance to protect your vacation investment.

Property manager

Jerry Ison

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Car available

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Mixer
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking at this home please.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fish cleaning table on site
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Basketball 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2366 sq ft (220 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: $150 non refundable pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Ask us if you are wanting to book for a wedding
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

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About the neighborhood

Map
St. George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 3 min walk
  • St George Lighthouse - 4 min drive
  • St. George Lighthouse - 4 min drive
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 6 min drive
  • Pelican Reef - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bj's Pizza & Subs - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does TOP RENTAL! Pool! Elevator! Close to beach! Amazing Views! Spacious! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is TOP RENTAL! Pool! Elevator! Close to beach! Amazing Views! Spacious! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at TOP RENTAL! Pool! Elevator! Close to beach! Amazing Views! Spacious!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TOP RENTAL! Pool! Elevator! Close to beach! Amazing Views! Spacious!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is TOP RENTAL! Pool! Elevator! Close to beach! Amazing Views! Spacious! located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from St. George Island Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of St George Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse. St. George Island Visitor Center and Bryant Patton Bridge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

TOP RENTAL! Pool! Elevator! Close to beach! Amazing Views! Spacious! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 68 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
My Happy Place Review
House was spacious and well stocked. We found that several kitchen items had been put up dirty. When we turned the heat on, there was black matter that was blown out of all air vents on every level. We had a great time and enjoyed the heated pool. Thank you for sharing your rental home with us. We live St. George Island.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kimberly S., West Palm Beach, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories Made
We had such an amazing stay! Just a short walk to the beach- we walked to see the sunrise and hunt shells each day- loved the large table for a light breakfast and then headed back to enjoy the waves and sun. The pool was a nice incentive to get the kids back to the house and then we were able to do some relaxing afternoons before going out to eat at the awesome restaurants in the area! The house screams history and the owner is doing a great job of tastefully updating it and keeping the character of the house! Thank you for this opportunity to share in your happy place!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Shelly S.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Deborah (Abby) H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unclean House
This property was very poorly maintained. Upon arrival, the floors in the main living area and the kitchen were so disgusting that I steam mopped them for over an hour. There is mold inside the elevator and in all the bathrooms. My family was very disappointed by the cleanliness of this property. It’s clear that it was, at once, a very beautiful place, but it need attention immediately. The baseboards were covered in filth, the entire interior needs a professional deep cleaning before anyone is allowed to rent this place. So disappointing for the amount of money spent.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Michelle N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mold, No Air Conditioning, Filth
This house is stunning to look at from the outside and is in a great location. The pool was nice and very private. On the inside: over half of the blinds are broken; mold is visible behind the walls from the elevator shaft and in one of the bedroom closets; all bedding was either yellowed, blood stained, or had cigarette burns; 4 dirty coffee pots to choose from and two were non-working; the floors were FILTHY; railing around top deck has broken and loose rungs; air conditioner on the top level where the livingroom, kitchen, and one bedroom are did not work for 4 of the 7 days we stayed; boogers were smeared on the wall beside the bed in the upper level bedroom; greasy hand prints lined the stairwells; light in the elevator was not attached and dangling down; the front door took extreme force to open - almost impossible for the kids, our wheelchair bound family member, and the mothers holding their infants to open; refrigertor beeped every minute even when the filter reset button was pushed; trash was strewn around the outside and broken items left by prior tenants remained in the covered parking area. There is so much more to list. I have been coming to St. George Island for 20 years and have stayed at a different house each year. This one was by far the worst.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet W., USA

Liked: Cleanliness
SGI year 2
My Happy Place is exactly that! It is such a beautiful home with all the amenities.This was our 2nd year to come to the island and as our family continues to grow, We needed more space this year, We had 8 adults and 2 infants and there was plenty of room for all to spread out. It was a great location as well. We love SGI!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in perfect location.
Most important to me in a rental are comfortable beds, bedding and pillows. My Happy Place provided all three (except for 4th bedroom with child size beds with droopy mattresses which fortunately we didn’t need). Lots of bath towels. Plenty of hot water. Kitchen had everything we needed but could use more kitchen towels (we brought our own after annother reviewer mentioned this). Our host was available by text and responded quickly to all questions and concerns. A short walk to the beach was a bonus. The pool was clean and refreshing. I would suggest some of the window blinds need to be replaced especially the one on master bedroom porch door. We would definitely rent My Happy Place again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister's Trip
We enjoyed our stay at my happy place. The location is perfect directly across the beach short little walk. The views from the front porch are amazing. We did have a couple of hiccups but the owner was very responsive and sent someone out immediately to take care of them and they were small things. Everything is provided in the kitchen for cooking. The beds were comfortable. We did run out of toilet paper and had to make a run to the store unexpectedly but that's minor compared to the great time that we had in this beautiful home. It was the perfect getaway for my sisters and I.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Place
House was wonderful the elevator was a little hard to work sometimes but the property manger helped us to understand how to work it since you had to manual flip a button . Other than that the house was very spacious . The beach there was never crowered.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach life
Loved the location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol H., Conyers, GA.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacay
St George Island is a wonderful relaxing place to Vacay. Everyone was super nice and the local businesses were awesome
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Lucy B., Atlanta, USA

Great location, house a little outdated
We stayed here for a week with 5 adults, 2 dogs, and 5 children, 0-5 years old. The location is amazing, only a short walk to public beach access that was never crowded. Pool was nice and private and we were overall comfortable during our stay, but will probably not stay here again. We appreciated that there is a baby gate installed at the top of the stairs on the top level (living room/kitchen) and the elevator is basically impossible for the kids to access on their own, so that was not a safety concern. The house was a little dirty (floors turned our feet black from day one), a bit outdated, and lacking some items (no oven mitts?!, bare minimum of shower/hand/dish towels). We had a few issues during our stay and the property manager was super responsive and had everything resolved very quickly. For example, the dishwasher was all but falling out of the cabinet and he had someone over the next day to repair. The battery to the door lock died and we were all locked out (with a 6 month old during the hottest part of the day), and he replied within 2 minutes and had someone over to the house truly in under 10 minutes. We also noticed there was sewage coming out the back of the house, and the pest control guy even commented on it when he came by (unannounced, which we did not love and didn't have him spray inside because we had babies sleeping and our dogs in the house). All in all, for the price and location -- and being pet-friendly -- this place was fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verner K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
Clean and spacious home equipped with everything needed. Convenient to beach and bike paths .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Phillip N., Athens, GA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Needs Attention
The house I’m sure was at one time very pretty but needs lots of help! As all the other reviews stated, the elevator is in desperate need of updating and repairs. Does not work properly. Septic tank is messed up backing sewage up in yard the last several days of our trip. Location was nice and quite but until it gets much needed attention, I would not recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Traci N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The lock did not work when we got there, but it was fixed very promptly and the elevator and TV’s are quirky just have to work with them. We stayed here over 20 years ago as well and it is a great location for sure. Beautiful views and the new floors are beautiful. The outside grounds need better care a lot of trash from maybe other visitors , but that is an easy fix. Hated to leave , very relaxing and the views!!!!!! Outstanding
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leeanne W., TUCKER

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
This house was perfect. It is an easy walk to and from the beach with amazing views from the porches. The elevator was clutch for unloading and getting the kids up and down. The pool was beautiful and clean and the house was stocked with anything we could need. The one small problem we had with the sink was addressed and fixed extremely quickly especially considering it was a sunday night. I will definitely stay here again when visiting SGI.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and relaxing!
Nice place, and great location to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terese F., Tampa, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
A welcoming home
Our family had a wonderful time staying at your house. It was close to the beach, could get everything we needed in a 5 minute golf cart drive, had an elevator in the house... and those views! The sunrises were beautiful. the house was big enough to congregate and find privacy. The kitchen was stocked with all the utensils and pans one could need. For those that needed a little help with the many stairs (the dog and me :) ) the elevator was a life saver. A true relaxing vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aurora G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy place
We had a great time, nice place, nice island. We will come back sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

AMy P., Athens, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and views
This property was great for our group. Love the ocean views from the house and short walk to the beach. It was nice to also have a pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Found my new SGI private spot
Great location with a short stroll to the water. Excellent viewed from the loft deck. House was clean and as advertised. My only woe was the Weber grill and the “state park” model grill. The racks were rusted, and I couldn’t find a wire brush to go to work on them. Wish I’d spotted that before picking up some charcoal. Very relaxing and quiet house. We’d definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reed Family
We had a great time. Loved location. Just make a note to renters need to bring paper towels, garbage bags, and some extra blankets. Great otherwise.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Donna W.

Nightmare Stay
Many things need attention here! Dealt with a malfunctioning refrigerator the entire stay (10 days). Had to keep most things in cooler. Freezer would not freeze anything though would keep most things already frozen. Master bath tub totally stopped up on arrival - would not drain at all. Elevator had trouble engaging on 3rd floor. So, often unable to call it from a lower floor or use from 3rd floor if you don’t know to move the lever down. Pots and pans so disorganized. After reorganizing/stacking, found that there was a good assortment of pans, lids, skillets. Over 25 years, have stayed in 9 different houses, 4 of the multiple times. This by far, has been the worst experience.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022