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Find your zen @ Buddha Beach! Family Friendly, Pets Ok! Private Pool & more!

Find your zen @ Buddha Beach! Family Friendly, Pets Ok! Private Pool & more!

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, video games, DVD player, table tennis
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Find your zen @ Buddha Beach! Family Friendly, Pets Ok! Private Pool & more!

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
St. George Island, Florida
  • Popular LocationPaddy's Raw Bar20 min walk
  • Popular LocationSubway3 min drive
  • Popular LocationAunt Ebby's Ice Cream3 min drive
  • AirportTallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)96 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, sleeps 12
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
    2 twin/single beds
Common area
    1 sleep sofa/futon
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Shower
Bathroom 3
    Bathtub/shower combo

About this property

Entire place

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

Find your zen @ Buddha Beach! Family Friendly, Pets Ok! Private Pool & more!

Get into a zen state of mind at Buddha Beach!

A family vacation on St. George Island is all about fun, sun and relaxation. At Buddha Beach, you’ll find all this and more!

The open living/dining/kitchen is bright, airy and accommodating. A large, spacious and fully stocked kitchen with ample counter space makes preparing and cooking meals a breeze. Eat in at the breakfast bar and dining room table, or enjoy a meal outdoors in the sun at the picnic table downstairs. A convenient laundry room is located just past the kitchen, with a full size washer and dryer. You will also find an ample supply of beach towels for your use (bonus!). The living room offers additional sleeping with a Queen size sleeper sofa and a gathering place for the family with a flat screen TV, DVD player and CD stereo. Sliding glass doors open onto a covered and furnished deck overlooking the private swimming pool and out towards the Gulf of Mexico.

Turning West from the living room is a small office space with printer set up, for those of you who still have to work on vacation! A large master suite with King bed can be found just past the office area. This bedroom has plenty of room for young children who need to be closer to parents or guardians, and we are happy to provide a pack-n-play for those in need. The private bathroom has a bathtub/shower.

Turning East from the living room is a convenient hall bathroom with double sinks and large, tiled shower. This bathroom is shared with the main living space and East bedroom. The East bedroom is large enough to hold 2 twin beds and 1 Queen bed, a great space for teenagers or even a small family.

Upstairs is a private Queen bedroom and private bathroom with large, tiled shower. This room is away from the hustle and bustle and is best suited for those who sleep in! Just past the Queen bedroom is another Master suite. This master has a King sized bed and private bathroom with double sinks and tiled shower. The comfortable King bed looks out toward the Gulf of Mexico and has the added enjoyment of a large, private balcony that overlooks the pool. This is a great place to watch the sun rise over the Gulf or enjoy a quiet afternoon of sunbathing.

The convenience of under-house concrete parking and covered entry make unloading and loading an easy task. As you round the corner from the front entry, you will find a large fish cleaning station with sink and gas grill. An exterior door, also accessible from the foyer, will open to a room filled with fun activities to include a ping pong table, corn hole, beach and pool gear as well as bicycles for the group! There’s no better way to explore the Island than the bike path which extends east and west from our location. Average bicycle rentals can cost you up to $40 per week, per bicycle. We happily provide bicycles at no additional charge for your convenience and enjoyment!

The large, fenced pool area is gated from the stairwell and carport for added safety but please be mindful to keep an eye on the little ones. The carport entry leads you into a covered deck space with a hot/cold enclosed shower and tiki bar area where you can relax in the shade as you watch over the kids swimming in the private pool. For colder months, pool heat is available for an additional $400 + tax fee. We also allow up to 2 medium size dogs with advance permission for a $200 + tax fee.

Beach access is an easy stroll along paved roads to a community beach boardwalk, about a 4-5 minute walk away. Not only is the Gulf just a short walk or bike ride away, you may also enjoy visiting the Apalachicola Bay via the East Hole public bay access 3 blocks East.

Beds: 2 Kings, 2 Queens, 2 Twins, 1 Queen sleeper sofa

Our home requires a 7-night minimum stay during all seasons.

Property manager

Forgotten Shores Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Golf on site
  • Heated pool on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles

Similar properties

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Buddha Beach Less Than 500 Steps to Beach Family Friendly Pool
Buddha Beach Less Than 500 Steps to Beach Family Friendly Pool
Buddha Beach Less Than 500 Steps to Beach Family Friendly Pool
2389-144331
Buddha Beach Less Than 500 Steps to Beach Family Friendly Pool
Buddha Beach Less Than 500 Steps to Beach Family Friendly Pool

About the neighborhood

St. George Island

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in East End, a neighborhood in St. George Island. Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Pelican Reef reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • St. George Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • St George Lighthouse - 6 min drive
  • Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve - 10 min drive
  • Pelican Reef - 11 min drive
  • Carrabelle Beach - 27 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Find your zen @ Buddha Beach! Family Friendly, Pets Ok! Private Pool & more! have a pool?

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

Is Find your zen @ Buddha Beach! Family Friendly, Pets Ok! Private Pool & more! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Find your zen @ Buddha Beach! Family Friendly, Pets Ok! Private Pool & more!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Find your zen @ Buddha Beach! Family Friendly, Pets Ok! Private Pool & more!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Find your zen @ Buddha Beach! Family Friendly, Pets Ok! Private Pool & more! located?

Located in East End, this vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from St. George Lighthouse and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from St George Lighthouse. Pelican Reef and Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy n Debbi D., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation!
First time at Buddha Beach and we all loved it. Served all our needs. Well stocked with kitchen utensils etc. Beds were AMAZING!! Very very comfortable!! The kids spent most of their time in the pool. Very accommodating. Nice place!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun in the Sun Girls Trip
Loved this house! Twelve girls stayed for the week. We had everything we could possibly want. Loved the bikes and all of the amenities! Great Week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place, very well done
Great stay with everything you would need for a great beach vacation. The only thing I would change is the location of the gate on the back steps. Would have been a little easier to just open the patio door to let the dog out.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome!
We had a great stay. House was clean and had everything we needed. Location was awesome, a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Baby's first beach trip
We really enjoyed our stay at the Buddha house! Myself, my husband, and our 10 mo old daughter used the larger bedroom on the third floor which worked perfectly. My inlaws and a friend were on the main floor. We would definitely use this house again and have even talked about renting it next year. The location is great, the pool area is semi-private just bc of the way the houses are built, and the house is perfect/functional. I have very few complaints. The main level floor appeared clean but after my daughter crawled around for a bit the first day her knees were black :/ so we mopped, if we hadn't had a crawling child we literally would've never had an issue. I wish there was a second couch in the living room instead of the two wood chairs, they're comfortable enough but another couch would've been much better for lounging in the evening. The vacuum in the laundry room has seen better days and had minimal suction, again, not a big deal but with a crawling child I had to vacuum frequently. I should have brought my own vacuum and left behind all the beach stuff we packed that was already included! Make sure you read the list of included items at the house, we definitely over-packed bc I didn't reread the list while packing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Missy W., Greenback, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness
The best place for a couples getaway!
We loved Buddha Beach! We were a group of 4 couples and this house was perfect for our group. Well stocked with anything you can imagine needing, and the house was beautifully upgraded. Super comfortable beds and furniture. We loved having the bicycles available for the island rides, and really enjoyed all the outdoor seating. It was lovely being able to see both the bay and the ocean from the main floor. We also were completely enchanted by the citrus garden and all the fruit in the yard. This home made an extremely stormy week at the beach into a great trip to reminisce, cook, play some games, and enjoy all the covered outdoor areas to enjoy the sound of rain on the tin roof. Thanks for allowing us to spend time in your lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P., Cumming GA

Liked: Cleanliness
this was a great place will book this house again
could not ask for anything more 4 couples we each had are own bathroom and the house was big enough for all us, will book this home again next year. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to relax and bike
Excellent place to stay that is well equipped, clean, and spacious! The included bikes were a good perk. We would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carmen Q., FLEMING ISLAND

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway!
Great location and property! Plenty of space for our large family. Bikes were a big hit too!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Priceless Family Getaway
First let me say we definitely plan on coming back!’ Everything about our trip was wonderful! From the start the communication was excellent between us and Jaime. All our questions were answered quickly and patiently. We found the house to be very well stocked with most anything you might need... including an emergency kit with most any necessary item you may have forgotten! We truly enjoyed the heated pool and the pool toys were a favorite for our grandchildren! The house was very clean, comfy and welcoming. The outdoor deck was fun for games or early coffee! Our grandson did his virtual classes at the desk nook area which cut down on distractions!! Even though The beach is just a short walk away we recommend a wagon or push cart of some kind ( there is one in the downstairs but we used our spending dollars and ordered a pull wagon). Make sure you bring a bucket for shells! We kept pretty busy between the pool and the beach so did not have a chance to enjoy the bikes! But next trip we will for sure!!! The high chair and pack and play really came in handy for the 2 year old! We ate all our meals in the house ( except pizza of course from BJs!) There are plenty of utensils, pots, pans, bowls, etc for any cooking needs!! BTW: Dails Seafood truck has delicious crab cakes and plenty of other sea food choices! Thank you for sharing your lovely home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

General property information

Check-In Time
4:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Eastpoint
Structure Type
Private vacation home