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9.2

Wonderful

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4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 122644 sq ft

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Saint 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

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About this property

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

🐟 PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH! Deep Bayside Canal. Pool. Dock. Dogs. Big Yard! Sleeps12

This. House. Rocks. You won't find many island rental properties on the water with a PRIVATE boat ramp — in the back yard (meaning, no one can use it but YOU). Our home has a private pool, fish cleaning station, plenty of parking for trucks, trailers... and so close to the beach, you can hear the waves crashing from one of the four decks or the dock or while lounging by the pool...
>> Our renovated sun deck should be available very soon!

Designed with fun in mind, Fishin' Tradition is one of a kind!

The top floor's large, open design is spacious enough for the whole family to gather, with lots of room for food and fun and enough deck space to soak up the sun! The huge kitchen is a great gathering spot with an oversized island and big windows offering lots of natural light (the sun, not the beer).

The comfy living room furniture and a large L-shaped sofa is relaxing after a fun day. The sofa also converts to a double bed.

The three Master Suites each have their own full, private bathroom. Each suite has double sliding glass doors that open to one of four full-length porches. Three of the bedrooms have king sized beds, and the fourth bedroom offers four twin sized beds (two bunk beds). Each bedroom has a Roku Smart TV.

Two of the bedrooms overlook the beautiful bayside canal and two open to the refreshing pool on the ground level below. The wooden, custom built staircase connects the sleeping area on the first floor to the open air living room and kitchen on the top floor. And your vacation home has FREE high speed WiFi, Roku Smart TVs in every room.

Outside, you will find a dock that spans the full length of the property, complete with an outdoor sink for cleaning your catch, a private boat ramp to launch boats, jet skis, kayaks and other water toys, or you can just float in the canal. There’s lots of room for grilling up the groceries you catch from the dock. Redfish, flounder and trout are our guests’ main catches.

Cook your meals on the downstairs patio area on the 6 burner gas grill or the Weber charcoal grill. You might even catch some free entertainment if the dolphin or manatee are hanging out in the canal below...

Initial entry to the home is accessible via keyless entry door on the first floor. Prior to your arrival, a code will be sent to you a couple of hours before the 5:00 pm check-in time; so there are no keys to keep up with!

This home was recently purchased by our local family, native to this island and area since the year 1900 — and seven generations have inhabited these lands. We've owned properties on St. George Island since the early 1970's, and lifelong memories have been made by many friends, extended family and visitors to our island homes for over five decades. So, we're excited to continue that rendition, through our new home, "FISHIN' TRADITION".

Property manager

Valerie & Krista Miller

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Fenced private pool
  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table on site
  • Boat on site
  • Optional golf privileges on site
  • Table tennis on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,644 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

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
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Eviction possible for failure to provide pet info.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please include ages of children. All ages 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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

St. George Island

Located in St. George Island, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • St George Lighthouse - 14 min walk
  • St. George Lighthouse - 3 min drive
  • Pelican Reef - 16 min drive
  • Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa - 19 min drive
  • Carrabelle Beach - 28 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 🐟 PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH! Deep Bayside Canal. Pool. Dock. Dogs. Big Yard! Sleeps12 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 🐟 PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH! Deep Bayside Canal. Pool. Dock. Dogs. Big Yard! Sleeps12 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 🐟 PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH! Deep Bayside Canal. Pool. Dock. Dogs. Big Yard! Sleeps12?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Where is 🐟 PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH! Deep Bayside Canal. Pool. Dock. Dogs. Big Yard! Sleeps12 located?

Located in the heart of St. George Island, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from St George Lighthouse and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from St. George Lighthouse. Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Pelican Reef are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Jaime G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Warning for renters!
I have never left a bad review about anything but here we go. I’ve been staying on the island in rental properties annually for over 20 years and this, by far, was unsatisfactory. At a minimum, I expect a rental property to be safe and run efficiently, and for the amount you pay, it was not worth it and so disappointing. 1. Check in was late. They were unprepared for our arrival, waiting a hr for them to be done cleaning. 2. We slept/ate amongst ants, spiders, and roaches in the house. Finding numerous throughout the home including in the beds. 3. The dock and stairs were completely unsafe and hazardous. Railings were rotted/wobbly, boards were coming up and nails coming out. The upper deck was roped off because stairs had broken through. 4. There were holes in walls and things were found “fixed” in the house with duck tape. 5. On day 2 our AC went out and on day 3 the internet went out. 6. RED FLAG: their welcome sheet on day one advises to check doors often as they like to slide and stay ajar freezing the AC ( not what happened to us, it went out during the night due to the blower) and to limit flushing the toilet including toilet paper - clearly major things going on with the house that need to be addressed. Pros: it has a boat ramp and is in a decent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly C.

Needs fixing!
Beautiful place. But noticed the last day of stay that there was a huge water leak infront of the kitchen sink area. Water was just sitting there on the floor, could not dry it up -the water kept coming back. Our socks were soaked and had to resort to wearing shoes (which made the floor dirty). Management was not in a hurry to get it fixed or offer assistance for our last day there...we just put up with it. Also had to buy a few basic items like gargage bags and paper towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
great house and property owner
enjoyed our stay. Owner is also a boat captain and she took us out on her boat and we had an amazing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F., Villa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time!
Great property and a great location! Will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome fishing week
From the owner making sure we got in on time to making sure we have anything we needed .. it was a great trip.. coming back next year
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great week
St George is a great community! We had a great time and hope to make it back someday. We had a relaxing week and the house was gorgeous! Didn’t catch any fish, but had a great time trying.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Our family was in the area on a duck hunting trip. The location of the home and the dock were perfect for our trip. The beach was just a short walk. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing trip
Our family had a great time at this house! There was plenty of room for our family. We each had our own bathroom and sliding door directly to the balcony which was awesome. Also, we caught redfish, speckled trout, and white trout off the dock out back. On the evening of our last day, dolphins swam into the canal right up to the dock. Super cool! The owner is super nice and accommodating if you need anything what-so-ever. We will be staying here in the future! Thank you for such a memorable time!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, private boat launch & dock, bring your water toys!!!
12 of us, family and friends, stayed comfortably at A Fishin Tradition for a wonderful week of fun in the sun! We brought 4 jet skis and a pontoon boat and were able to dock all of them right there in the canal in the backyard! There is plenty of seating for both eating and relaxing in the open kitchen/living room. The 3rd floor kitchen/living room offers great water views while cooking, eating or relaxing. The kitchen has a great selection of pots, pans, glasses, plates & utensils. The pool was a nice way to relax after a day of boating and jet skiing, the pool was clean and refreshing. No need to worry about parking as there is plenty of room for your vehicles and trailers. So, bring your boat & fishing gear and enjoy all that A Fishin Tradition has to offer!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Neal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
The setting is Lovely- on a canal just off the bay. I knew the property was not handicap accessible so I knew there would stairs. What I wasn’t fully expecting was 3 flights up outside to get to the main living area. The alternative was a very narrow circular staircase inside. It was good exercise but my muscles screamed at me for 2 days. Krista the property manager is very nice and very busy. She was responsive to our needs regarding checkin and door issues. She wasn’t always timely due to her other commitments. Once we got the door issues resolved the day after we checked in our stay was smooth and everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023