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AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach

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AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach

  • A Ruff Life is the quintessential Beach Cottage! Ruff features stunning ocean views, a fantastic deck, and is just 100 steps to the white sands of the Gulf. Its location in center island makes it the perfect place for families. After watching the dolphins from the deck or the soft sand, its an easy walk to the center of the island and all of the shops, restaurants, lighthouse, and activities St George Island has to offer.

    Ruff Life, as the name suggests, is not only perfect for people but is pet friendly too! No reason to leave your fur family behind, Ruff has mats, flooring, and a gated deck so your furry friend can hang out with you before heading to the beach which is steps away!

    Ruff features a well appointed kitchen, laundry, Wifi, Hi-definition TVs, DVDs, movies, and wireless speakers for streaming your favorite beach tunes. The open feeling and bright colors bring the beauty of this special island inside so even a rainy day is special. Take a quick walk to center island and pick up doughnuts, visit a restaurant or bar, or grab a souvenir or groceries. Walk home and enjoy wine on the deck as you watch the magnificent sunsets change the color of the ocean and sky. Ruff Life is the best of what St George Island has to offer--paradise.

    There is plenty of room at Ruff Life with both a King and a Queen bedroom sharing the downstairs bath, and a loft featuring a full bath and 2 large twin daybeds with great ocean views.

    *Ruff is pet friendly and allows (1) dog for a $75.00 non-refundable pet fee. If you have an additional pet please contact me and we can make it work. We also do a $300 refundable damage deposit

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About the neighborhood

Located in St. George Island, this vacation home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park, while St. George Lighthouse and Dixie Theatre are cultural highlights. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting. Visit our St. George Island travel guide
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St George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • A wooden pier extending into turquoise water under a clear sky.
    St. George Island Fishing Pier
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • St. George Island Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St. George Lighthouse
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. George Island Visitor Center
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bryant Patton Bridge
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Restaurants

  • Red Pirate
    9 min drive
  • El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant
    9 min drive
  • BJ's Pizza and Subs
    7 min walk
  • Family Coastal Restaurant
    10 min drive
  • Paddy's Raw Bar
    16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Where is AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of St. George Island Beach, St. George Island Visitor Center, and St. George Lighthouse. Bryant Patton Bridge and St. George Island Fishing Pier are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 127 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 127 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 127 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this view!!!!

The view was amazing. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach week

Great location.The house is a perfect beach house.. Our dog Clark loved the beach and sitting on the porch.We had a great relaxing week…We hope to return soon.The host were great,very kind and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ruff life great

Ruff life is great for stay. The perfect little yellow house. Sat on the deck in the breeze during the evening listening to the surf. Super location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely views!

We enjoyed the great views of the Gulf and easy walk to the beach. Nice deck. Small and cozy.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House, Great Location

House was great... had everything we needed. Street was very quiet with low traffic...walk to the beach was less then 2 minutes. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter vacation

Everything was perfect. The house, the island and the people were great.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Property

We loved our stay! The house was very clean and well equipped. We loved the location and how close it was to the beach. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Bliss

The property was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. Tom was very accommodating so that we could bring our two dogs who had a fantastic first beach trip. We all had a wonderful experience and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ruff life

Nice property in a great location. Right across the road from the beach and walking distance to restaurants. Owners were helpful and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful beach house!!

Love the proximity to the beach and the ocean view from the deck. All restaurants, shops, Weber’s donuts, grocery were within walking distance. Kitchen was stocked well. Beds were very comfortable. No need to bring a beach chair as there were numerous styles to pick from❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful View

This was our second time staying at this property, and it will not be the last. The owners were very helpful and responsive to our questions, the home was clean and inviting, and the view was gorgeous! Sitting on the deck listening to the waves in the evening after spending the day at the beach made for a perfect vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

House is right across from the beach, pets are allowed which is great, deck has a gate so you don't have to worry about pets escaping.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

SGI Vacation

We loved this house! Our family, including our 2 dogs, stayed here and it was perfect for us! Plenty of room, loved the sunroom area, the deck was great to sit outside and watch the dolphins in the morning. That was my favorite! And we really got great use of the outdoor shower-that was a plus after spending time at the beach! The location was great and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Winter vaca

Everything was well maintained. LOTS of pots/pans/utensils etc - more than we have ever seen in another VRBO. Towels were plentiful. The location of this house is perfect. We enjoyed our stay and the peacefulness of St. George Island.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just the two of us.

This was a great house. It was clean, you can see and hear the beach from the house and it’s just a few steps to the beach. Home owner is awesome and was so helpful. We had an amazing week at Ruff Life!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

April serenity

Spent a tranquil week at the pristine Ruff Life. Perfect location to watch ocean waves roll in and the gulls circle from the deck. Clean, quiet and perfect little yellow house that was bright and spacious too. Lots to do. Check out the park at east end of island or the quaint history in downtown Apalachicola.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All good

Great view with some elbow room🙋‍♂️
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break 2024

We had a great week at Ruff Life. The house was clean and had all the things we needed. It is a bit out dated — but we thought it was charming, and that didn’t bother us because the beds were comfy, the location and the layout was perfect for our family. The view from the deck and sun room is amazing. It is just steps from the beach which was awesome! If we ever return to the island we would stay again at Ruff Life. The owner was available and very friendly to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Best Birthday Vacation

Myself, my adult kids, and their significant others immensely enjoyed my birthday week at Ruff Life. Although it’s not “oceanfront”, it may as well be. You can clearly see the ocean and hear the waves from the deck. We even saw dolphins a couple of different mornings while having our coffee out on the deck. We spent a lot of time on the deck and in the sun room. We cooked a lot too and the kitchen had everything you need for any meal you make. We truly enjoyed our time while there.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ruff life stay

Great location and super easy access to beautiful/peaceful beach. The house could use some updating in the kitchen area cabinets/countertop and bathrooms. I had to tighten screws on doorknob leading to front outside deck beings it was almost falling off when we first arrived. The homeowner did have a bottle of champagne on table for our wedding anniversary waiting for us which my wife loved. Overall a nice quiet house just needs some updates.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxed and quiet, easy beach access, our pups loved it, as did we.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful relaxing super view of ocean with a marvelous cool breeze
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts, beautiful view and access to beach, comfortable beds. TV needed set up, kitchen so so, bathroom faucet ran very slow, and washer even though the guy said fixed did not rinse or spin properly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely view and nice little house.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super house, but it could use a refresh, especially in bathroom and kitchen. This is our third time staying here and it is always clean and nice smelling but things are beginning to look worn and well-used. We had to buy light bulbs and trash bags during our week here. Love the layout, covered parking, proximity to beach and the fact that it is dog friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026