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Upscale beachfront home with private hot tub, grill, on-site pools, gym, dogs OK

Unwind on your own deck or take a stroll down your private boardwalk in this secluded yet close-to-everything Island location.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12253 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly
  • Gym

About this property

Entire place

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

Upscale beachfront home with private hot tub, grill, on-site pools, gym, dogs OK

Barefoot Bungalow

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This wonderful St. George Plantation home features panoramic views, comfortable coastal decor, spacious outside decks, a private hot tub, a private boardwalk, and a beachside bench! Exclusive property amenities include community swimming pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, nature trails, bicycle paths, and boardwalks. Enjoy a great, secluded Island location yet still close to local shops, restaurants, nightlife, St. George Lighthouse Museum, and the stylish shopping, arts, and culinary scene of Apalachicola!

The exterior of this property offers under-house concrete parking, a six-person hot tub, an enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower, a fish cleaning area, a park-style grill for beachside cookouts, and an amazing private boardwalk to the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Enclosed foyer stairs provide access to the spacious living/dining/kitchen area on the first floor. Barefoot Bungalow's beachy furnishings create lots of space for your family and friends to spread out and relax. The living area offers a large TV, a queen sleeper sofa, amazing views of the Gulf, and glass doors that open to the beachfront deck. The teak furniture on the covered deck is perfect for relaxation and alfresco dining. The spacious kitchen is equipped with everything needed to prepare coastal feasts and features granite counters, upscale stainless appliances, and water views. The large dining table and breakfast bar stools provide lots of seating at mealtime. Multiple DVD players are provided for guest use. Beach gear credit is included with this home - book a stay and get your choice of kayaks, paddleboards, beach chairs, and more.

ST. GEORGE PLANTATION AMENITIES
-Fitness center
-Tennis courts
-Two community pools

THINGS TO KNOW

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Florida

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool
  • Private hot tub
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fitness center
  • Tennis on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 2724 sq ft (253 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: Dogs only. Max of 2.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

86098

About the neighborhood

Map
St. George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 1 min walk
  • Sikes Cut - 7 min drive
  • St. George Lighthouse - 15 min drive
  • St. George Island Visitor Center - 15 min drive
  • St George Lighthouse - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Bj's Pizza & Subs - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upscale beachfront home with private hot tub, grill, on-site pools, gym, dogs OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upscale beachfront home with private hot tub, grill, on-site pools, gym, dogs OK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upscale beachfront home with private hot tub, grill, on-site pools, gym, dogs OK?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Upscale beachfront home with private hot tub, grill, on-site pools, gym, dogs OK located?

Nestled on the beach, this Plantation vacation home is steps from St. George Island Beach and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Sikes Cut. St. George Island Fishing Pier and St George Lighthouse are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Upscale beachfront home with private hot tub, grill, on-site pools, gym, dogs OK Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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8/10 Good

ALAN P.

Great Vacation.
Loved view from house, easy beach access, beautifull beach view. Few little things went wrong but Vacasa was right there. I would stay again. Little tlc on steps would go along way.

10/10 Excellent

Yolanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend Getaway
The property was a perfect quiet spot for a weekend trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
A little disappointing
We have stayed in several upscale beachfront homes in St George Island’s Plantation neighborhood, and while this home’s location is super, it did not live up to its description of upscale. It is in need of several updates (furniture, porch repair), the hot tub was not functional, and the storm covers were permanently locked in the down position on 4 of the 6 windows on the main floor (thus blocking the ocean view). We feel if you are going to advertise and charge a premium price for an upscale beachfront home, it should live up to its billing.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monique C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barefoot Bungalow
Awesome place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Evelyn A.

Beautiful view but house needs TLC
We love SGI and being right on the beach is just amazing. And while this house does offer space for a family or group, the home does need some TLC, such as repairs and updated furniture. Vacasa was quick to respond to an issue which was much appreciated. Overall, wonderful vacation!

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B., Boca Raton, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect vacation spot!!
What a great property this was. It was very roomy and very well appointed. It had lots of dishes, utensils, and plenty of pots and pans. It had everything you would need. The view was spectacular. We had a great time and would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
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6/10 Okay

Natalie F.

Fantastic views and home layout but….
This beachfront house has great decks for viewing the beautiful beach/gulf. The 5 bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths are very comfortable and good for larger groups. Our main concerns were that the dining room chairs are way past needing repair and/or being replaced. The living room couches are very worn as well.

10/10 Excellent

Brenda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St. George Island Beach House
This is a large attractive home steps to the water. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful with nice amenities: community pools, gym, tennis and bike paths. Hosts responded quickly when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach music
Spacious, comfortable, beachfront home in the lovely Plantation. So close to the Gulf that the music of the water was a constant delight! Also great shelling, which we particularly enjoy. They were doing some upgrades and updating to the property, which will be helpful...the new boardwalk to the beach was wonderful, so I am sure the rest will be, too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sander E.

Wonderful beachfront house!
The house was right on the beautiful beach in the plantation with a nice boardwalk. We enjoyed the covered decks and hot tub! The house well accommodated our family of 6 adults and 3 children. There was plenty of room and plenty of bathrooms. The kitchen was well equipped. There were 2 things missing that we felt like the house should provide: potholders in the kitchen and hairdryers. None of us brought a hairdryer expecting there would be one there. We will stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

David P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Not clean
House is very dirty. Plus pan pots are crap
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Mary Lane D.

Beautiful view, great location, needs a lot of work though
As previous reviews have mentioned, several things are in serious need of updating. The couches are so worn and disgusting that we wouldn’t even sit on them. We put clean sheets over them. The wood steps off the back porch are in need of repair or replacement. One is split badly and there are some nails sticking up. This is a liability. The steps coming from the porch down to the beach walkway need to be replaced. There are no potholders in the kitchen. Using a dish towel to grab a hot pan out of the oven creates a fire hazard. (Also mentioned in previous review.) It would be nice to have at least one hairdryer in the house. ( mentioned in previous posts.) A chair in the den didn’t even have a cushion on it. It was just a chair frame. Really?? The chairs at the dining room table sink in in the middle, probably from long ears of wear and tear. The table is a nice size, but the top part has areas where the veneers are split and peeling up. On the top deck, where they’re used to be white fixtures, they are just rusted out holes in the ceiling with old yucky remnants of wiring. There’s no front porch light- Not sure if it’s broken or the bulb is burned out. This is not an expensive property to rent. They could take a couple weeks worth of profits and put them back into the property to make it so much better. On a positive note, the location is wonderful and the view is spectacular. I guess that’s why y’all don’t put the money into the house to fix it up. It rents no matter what even though it needs some TLC.
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2/10 Terrible

Elaine D.

Barefoot Bungalow is a no-go
The only thing I loved was that it was on the beach.

6/10 Okay

Allison A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The Plantation at St. George Island: A Mixed Review
This past Labor Day week, our extended family of six (five adults and one child) stayed at The Plantation at St. George Island for the first time. While the location and amenities were fantastic, there were several areas where the house fell short. Positives: * Prime Location: The Plantation's beachfront location is unbeatable. * Spacious Accommodations: The house was large enough to comfortably accommodate our group. * Gated Community: The gated community offers a sense of security and provides miles of walking and biking trails. * Amenities: Guests have access to two pools, a clubhouse, and tennis courts. Negatives: * Maintenance Issues: Upon arrival, we noticed dirty sofas and mold in the ceiling vent of the living room. In addition, one of the guest rooms had a dirty diaper and a strong odor of urine. * Back Porch Condition: The back porch was spacious but poorly maintained, with rusty nails and a mildewy rug. *Overall cleanliness could have been better with dusty shelves and garbage under beds from previous guests. * HVAC Disruption: During our stay, unannounced HVAC maintenance caused a significant inconvenience by shutting off the air conditioning for over five hours. While we enjoyed the Plantation's location and amenities, the maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns in the house were significant enough to deter us from staying there again. We would consider staying within the Plantation community in the future, but would choose a different property.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

The house was beautiful and spacious , but housekeeping is not doing a good job at this location....
Beautiful home and beautiful view !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved SGI
This was a first time stay at SGI for the entire group, some driving from as far away as Louisiana, Arkansas, and GA. The relative simplicity of the island may be a draw back for some visitors, but we all enjoyed the peace and ease of getting around, whether on foot, bike, or car. The Plantation amenities (pool, tennis, fitness center) were a nice addition. This house is right on the beach -- just as described. We all enjoyed the wide porch looking south over the water both morning and evening. We recommend early June as the weather was not too hot/humid yet and the island was not packed. It was a five-star vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Excellent Location
House was clean and comfortable. Beaxh was right outside your back door. Not much more you could ask for.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ken B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Barefoot Bungalow
Excellent beach access. House comfortable and clean. Loved the big chairs on covered decks. Overall an awesome 5 day stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Anonymous U.

Barefoot Bungalow stay
Barefoot Bungalow is a great beachfront home with really nice views. There are plenty of Adirondack chairs on the covered main level porch. The kitchen is updated and has lots of space, including a nice pantry. The family room area has plenty of seating and the master bedroom is large and includes a great en-suite shower. The bunk bed room on this level is small, but would be good for kids or younger teens. The upstairs ocean front rooms are large and have great views. The twin bed room is comfortable for children to adults, with a chess table and small closet. The Queen room connects to the twin bed room with a walk through bath that is a little on the small size but would be fine for the week if shared by a family. All the carpet in the house seemed new and was comfortable. We had two minor issues on two separate evenings and RVP was extremely helpful by coming out the next morning to solve them. Excellent service. The location in the Plantation was great and we didn’t feel on top of our neighbors. My only “wish” would be for a slightly better system for getting sand off your shoes or a place to store your shoes inside the porch door in the family room. It was easy to track sand into the sofa area with shoes right by one sofa. Shoes will be wet if left outside by the back door if it rains. We will definitely stay in this home again when in St. George. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a lovely setting.
The entry doors gave some problems by not opening with the code given to us but the property manager answered on the first ring and all was solved in minutes!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Randee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach house
Our stay was wonderful, would do if again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B., Easton, CT

Relaxing beachfront property.
Located in the Plantation, quiet, private beachfront property for a relaxing time away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017