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Gulf front with private pool on the East End of St. George Island. Pet Friendly!

Gulf front with private pool on the East End of St. George Island. Pet Friendly!

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Drone photo from the beach looking North
First Floor Living Area
First Floor Living Area with game table
First Floor living area with doors to deck
Large kitchen with electric range

Overview of Gulf front with private pool on the East End of St. George Island. Pet Friendly!

5 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 122262 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Check out the area

St. George Island, FL
  • Popular LocationSt. George Lighthouse6 min drive
  • Popular LocationPelican Reef8 min drive
  • Popular LocationSt George Lighthouse9 min drive
  • AirportTallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)107 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Floor Daybed Room

4 Twin Beds

First Floor Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor East King Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Floor living area

1 Double Sofa Bed

Second Floor West Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

2nd Floor West Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

First Floor Half Bath

Toilet

First Floor Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ground level half bath

Toilet

Private Bath to Daybed room

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Gulf front with private pool on the East End of St. George Island. Pet Friendly!

Located on the Gulf of Mexico, this wonderful, East End beachfront vacation home features amazing views of the natural beauty of beachfront living. This perfect retreat for families offering a private pool, hot tub, kayaks, and lovely coastal decor with lots of space for your group. My Favorite Place, formerly B & D's on the Beach has a fabulous location and offers a laid-back atmosphere directly on the beach. It is a close bike ride to the Dr. Julian G Bruce St. George Island State Park, which has been voted the number one beach in America in 2023 by Dr. Beach, Dr. Stephen Leatherman. Local bike rentals are available to enjoy the miles of bike path that can take you to the park to the East and towards shops, restaurants, and the St. George Island Lighthouse to the West.

There are plenty of opportunities for fun with a wide variety of outdoor amenities. We offer under-house concrete parking for one car with space in the driveway if you have multiple vehicles, boat or jet skis. The private swimming pool has plenty of seating for your group and overlooks the Gulf. For those traveling during chillier weather, the pool can be heated up to 82 degrees for an additional fee. The six-person hot tub sits in the shaded area under the house which also offers additional seating and a hammock with beach views. Wash the beach sand away before hitting the pool or hot tub with the enclosed hot and cold outdoor shower. A fish cleaning area is available near the beach boardwalk to clean your daily catch. The surf in front of house has been known to gift fisherman with pompano, trout, redfish and whiting. Catch is highly dependent on weather, tides and time of the year. Two, park style, charcoal grills are available on the Gulf side of the house as well. Pull up a chair and soak in the view while you wait for your dinner to be grilled to perfection. Stroll down your private boardwalk just steps to the white sandy beach. Two tandem (two-person) kayaks with paddles and life jackets are available and perfect to glide across the water on calm days. Maybe you’ll catch the dolphins passing by on the other side of the sand bar. The ground-level pool room has a foosball table, beach toys, extra refrigerator, and half bathroom.

Exterior stairs lead to the first floor. The large living/dining/kitchen area with charming coastal decor has plenty of comfortable seating and features amazing Gulf views, flatscreen TV, and direct deck access. The large, generously furnished beachfront deck offers lounge chairs, a table, and chairs for outdoor relaxation and alfresco dining. A fun after dinner activity is to watch for shooting stars in one of the darkest skies in the country.

The spacious kitchen is equipped with everything needed to prepare beachside feasts and offers a Keurig coffee maker (and an initial supply of coffee). A separate laundry room with a washer/dryer is adjacent to the kitchen and offers a second refrigerator for stocking up on groceries. The large dining table and bar counter stools provide lots of seating at mealtime, and views of the water from the kitchen and dining area offer an amazing backdrop for making vacation memories. The first floor also offers one of the master suites with king bed, private bath and deck access. On the second floor, the sitting area allows additional room for your crew to spread out and additional sleeping arrangements with the sofa bed. A flat screen TV, wet bar and wine cooler are also available in this area. The second master suite is on this floor as well offering a king bed and access to a small private deck facing the beach. The windows offer views of the beach, and a private bath is available with a jetted tub and walk in shower. Two additional bedrooms are located off the sitting area. A King room with deck access and access to a full bath that is shared with the sitting area and the Twin room with 2 daybeds with trundles that sleep 4 comfortably. A private bath is available in this room as well. All bedrooms have TVs. sitting area on the second floor offers a great spot to relax and offers flatscreen TV, wet bar, wine cooler, and additional space for your crew to spread out.

For indoor entertainment, there are multiple DVD players and DVD library. The Wii and classic Nintendo offer gaming options in addition to a variety of board games for family fun. No need to pack your beach towels as they are provided.

Up to 2 dogs are welcome at our home. Guests are required to clean up after their pets. Franklin County law prohibits leaving pet waste on the beach or dunes. Pets are not allowed in pools, the pool area or hot tubs. A leash law is in effect and guests are responsible for adhering to it.

My Favorite Place is a non-smoking home and smoking is strictly prohibited inside the house.

Property manager

Dana Ingalls

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool
Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 dogs are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

St. George Island

Located on the beach, this vacation home is in East End, a neighborhood in St. George Island. Dixie Theatre and John Gorrie State Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's 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 - 6 min drive
  • Pelican Reef - 8 min drive
  • St George Lighthouse - 9 min drive
  • Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve - 13 min drive
  • Carrabelle Beach - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Family Coastal Restaurant - 15 min drive
  • Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - 6 min drive
  • Bar 98 - 14 min drive
  • The Beach Pit - 6 min drive
  • El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gulf front with private pool on the East End of St. George Island. Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Gulf front with private pool on the East End of St. George Island. Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gulf front with private pool on the East End of St. George Island. Pet Friendly!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gulf front with private pool on the East End of St. George Island. Pet Friendly! located?

Nestled on the beach, this East End vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Pelican Reef and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from St. George Lighthouse. St George Lighthouse and Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Chad&Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short beach getaway near FSU
We greatly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Dana Ingalls

Host profile image
Born and raised in Apalachicola, I grew up on the beaches of St. George Island. It was always a dream to own my own business in the area so after graduating from college, I moved back to the area and began a career in vacation rental management that spanned a total of 30 years. For the last 17 years, I was an owner of Resort Vacation Properties which my business partners and I grew to the largest rental management company on the Island. During that time, we purchased and rented several properties. When we sold RVP in 2022, I was fortunate enough to keep B & D's on the Beach. My family and I have a personal attachment to the house that we have visited to create so many memories. My husband and I have raised 3 beautiful children that have spent most spring breaks and birthdays at the beach with our closest friends and family. The memories that have been created are priceless. Even though we live 45 minutes away, we "staycation" on St. George. The laughs we've shared and the memories we've made have contributed to us renaming the house "My Favorite Place." I want other families to share in the experience that my family and I have been fortunate enough to have at the beach. Time is priceless when it comes to your family. I have the experience in property management, and it was an easy decision to offer our home to other families while managing the process myself.

Why they chose this property

We've really tried to set up the house to make vacationing here easy. You can lighten your travel load because we have some of the basics on hand. In the kitchen you will find coffee pods, paper towels, dish detergent, dishwasher soap, aluminum foil, plastic wrap and plastic baggies. Cooking for the family is easy with a variety of small appliances and plenty of cookware. Laundry soap and fabric softener are already in the laundry room as well. No need to pack beach towels as there are enough for a party of 12 at the house. Downstairs we have a room off of the pool with a small refrigerator, foosball, corn hole boards, kayaks and beach toys. There is also plenty of furniture in the outdoor spaces.

The house is spacious and comfortably furnished for your family's enjoyment.

What makes this property unique

We've really tried to set up the house to make vacationing here easy. You can lighten your travel load because we have some of the basics on hand. In the kitchen you will find coffee pods, paper towels, dish detergent, dishwasher soap, aluminum foil, plastic wrap and plastic baggies. Cooking for the family is easy with a variety of small appliances and plenty of cookware. Laundry soap and fabric softener are already in the laundry room as well. No need to pack beach towels as there are enough for a party of 12 at the house. Downstairs we have a room off of the pool with a small refrigerator, foosball, corn hole boards, kayaks and beach toys. There is also plenty of furniture in the outdoor spaces.

The house is spacious and comfortably furnished for your family's enjoyment.

Languages:

English
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