Location: Gulf Beaches, St. George Island, Florida Main North West, Florida North West, Florida, USA (One Hour from Tallahassee.)
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Keywords: Cottage
Our little cottage is quite charming, comfortable, and neat. It is bayfront even though the cottage sits on the north side of the road. There is 350 feet on the bay with a little beach for fishing, lounging, and enjoying the sunrises and sunsets. We have a sitting area and picnic table by the water. There are great views of the bay, St. George Island, and the oyster and shrimp boats from our Eastpoint cottage. St. George Island, which is known for one of the top ten beaches in the nation, is just across the bridge. Its beautiful white sand beaches attract visitors around the world.
The island as well as the entire area is very pristine. Our beaches are very private. There are no high rises or shopping malls. Nature abounds. As a matter of fact, there are only 10,000 people living year round in our county of Franklin.
Eastpoint abounds with seafood. There are many little seafood markets lining the waterfront selling fresh Apalachicola Bay oysters, shrimp, fish, blue crab, scallops, and sometimes "bulldozers" (Our version of the lobster native only to our area) You can watch the oystermen tong for oysters the old fashioned way - By hand. No commercial nets!
Apalachicola is just across the bridge to the west. It boasts of historical homes, great restaurants, lots of artistic shops and antiques, and a bustling waterfront. Ambiance abounds! You might want to stop off at the estuary lab while you're in Carrabelle. It's great for the whole family. Lots of info on the area and a good display of wildlife and marine life native to this area. Carrabelle is to the east and is lined with marinas, condominium's, and captains advertising freshwater, bay, and off-shore fishing trips as well as sailing and diving trips.
We have beach towels, beach chairs, coolers, games and movies for children at the cottage. We also have several boatslips on the Carrabelle River if you intend to bring your boat and need a place to keep it while visiting. However, the public boat ramp is just a block or so away. Bring your canoe or kayak. Plenty of places on your own private beach to beach it.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- King Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- Other Amenities
- Places of interest: Lafayette Park; Oyster Capital of the world, Eastpoint; Chapman Botanical Garden; Wakulla Springs; Orman House built in 1838; many walking paths thru our National & State Forests; Apalachicola National Estuary Research Reserve; John Gorrie Museum; St. Vincent Wildlife Museum; St. George Island State Park; Carrabelle Beach Park; St. George Island Lighthouse/Cape St. George Light; Crooked River Lighthouse; Camp GOrdon Johnston WWII Museum; World's smallest Police Station; Walt G. Kendrick Dwarf Cypress Boardwalk; and much more
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Rafting
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Points of interest: Lafayette Park, Chapman Botanical Garden; Orman House built in 1838; Little St. George State Park; Apalachicola National Estuary Research Reserve; John Gorrie Museum; Camp Gordon Johnston WWII Museum; St. George Island State Park; St. George Island Lighthouse/Cape St. George Light; World's smallest Police Station; Crooked River Lighthouse; Wakulla Springs; Panacea Marine Lab; Oyster Capital of the World, Eastpoint; Walt G. Kendrick Dwarf Cypress Boardwalk; many walking trails through our State & National Forests; Carrabelle Beach Park; St. Vincent Wildlife Museum, and much more
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
March 1, 2010 to Sept 7, 2010 $695 week
Sept 8, 2010 to Dec 31, 2010 $595 week
March 1, 2011 to Sept 6, 2011 $725 week
Jan 2, 2011 to Feb 28, 2011 $595 week
9% tax Monthly rates starting at $1450
Last minutes rates as low as $550 week
Check in at 4 PM Check out at 11 AM; however, inquire, as we have no problem with
early check in if cottage available
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- one of several docks available on the Carrabelle River for your boat or fishing
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- bald eagles at low tide
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- bay sunsets
Traveler Reviews (5)
Cozy bayfront cottage across bridge from St. Georg
Guest: sparrow
(Georgia)
Date of Stay: 10/01/07
Review Submitted: 12/21/07
Six girlfriends, my little Boston Terrier and I stayed here October 2007. The cottage was sparkling clean, well maintained and comfortably furnished, even though our number was slightly over the actual capacity. (The hide-a-bed mattress is not the most comfortable, but the couch itself sleeps great.) The cottage is almost literally right across the bridge, very convenient to St. George Island, and reasonably convenient to stores, shopping, etc. Directly across the street is a restaurant where we enjoyed our first lunch, and others are within an easy drive. Our purpose was to get away, and this cottage was perfect. We planned most of our meals in, and the kitchen was adequately furnished. There were plenty of sheets and towels although we went through enough to have to do some washing in the machines at the cottage. We had not brought toilet paper, paper towels or hand soap so had to share a roll the first night, but bought our own when we did our grocery shopping. The yard was partially fenced in, so not a place for an active dog unattended, but was fine and more than large enough for my little old lady. The view of the ocean and night sky is breathtaking, and the owners are as nice people as one can over hope to do business with. I would happily recommend this property to a friend or return their myself.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, sightseeing.
What a dissappointment!
Guest: Cathie
(Michigan)
Date of Stay: 01/26/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
There is nothing CUTE about this cottage!. We pulled up at night and could not see anything, and not ever been in the area thought we were on St. George Island which we thought we rented. When the ad says right across the bridge, they forget to tell you the bridge is 4 miles long! The yard at the "cottage was overgrown with weeds, the furniture was old. The pots and pans in the kitchen were older than the furniture.. We could not get the dvd player to work, but, the owner did take a little money off the rent for that.. The area across the busy road had a junky overgrown strip of land that I guess was called a beach, but we never walked to it. I didn't want to get full of pickers! Go somewhere else! For another $100.00 you might not get right on the beach of St. George Island, but you will get on the island. I guess you have to know how to really read between the lines for a VBRO rental! We left 2 days early! YUK!
Owner response:Not once did the renters contact us with concern, and we talked with them several times. I knew they were upset because they had rented movies and the dvd player (only 3 months old) did not work. Being New Year's Eve, we were unable to get another one for them but lowered the rent over $100 and offered to pay for the movies. I didn't realize they were going to take it out on us. They said they were leaving early because we were going to have freezing weather, which we did. If you will check out the other reviews on homeaway or vacation rentals you will see that all five reviews were rated a five (5). We take alot of pride in our properties. I realize this is an older cottage (across the bridge from St. George), but it's clean and neat. And, we've been told the best for your money.
Recommended for:
Eastpoint Vacation
Guest: Tazymae
(Hillsboro, KY)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11
Review Submitted: 04/04/11
My husband and I rented this pretty house for a week. Our stay was fantastic! We had everything we needed to just move right in right down to the bathroom tissue! The bay is right across the road with a place to sit and watch the oystermen come and go. The owner of the house, Jeanne was so friendly and she kept in contact with us until we moved down helping us to get familiar with the area before we came. The house was spotless and there were ceiling fans in every room. The best part of it all is that she accepted our two little dogs with no questions asked. We felt safe enough in Eastpoint to leave them crated while we enjoyed ourself with no worries. She even recommended a vet close by just in case. We always picked up after our girls and disposed of it. That's the least we could do in appreciation of Jeanne accepting our girls. Can't wait till next vacation. Thank you Jeannie for a wonderful stay.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, pet owners, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing, people with disabilities, families with young children.
Affordable accommodations close to great beaches
Guest: Eileen and Greg
(Chicago)
Date of Stay: 07/21/09
Review Submitted: 08/04/09
This simple but clean and nicely furnished cottage provided great accommodations for our famiy of six, plus our dog. Some things had obviously been updated recently (couch and chair; kitchen table, dishes) but the mattresses need replacement. Otherwise, everything was in good condition. The owner was easy to communicate with both before and during our stay, and lived in the same town. St. George Island is 10 minutes away and has a great public beach with a playground. Dog friendly beach. The neighborhood has a lot of dogs, which I didn't mind except when I tried to go for a run and they weren't tied up . The area was beautiul and not touristy -- a lot of commercial fishing -- and we caught glimpses of dolphins, crabs, etc. There was one kid attraction in town -- with mini golf and bumper boats. Grocery stores nearby -- one within walking distance. Appalachiocola is 10 minutes across a different bridge, with shops and more amenities. I would definitely recommend this cottage for a family on a budget who wants close access to the beach.
Recommended for:Pet owners, age 55+, families with young children.
NICE FOR THE PRICE
Guest: pamie
(lyles,tn usa)
Date of Stay: 05/04/08
Review Submitted: 05/16/08
I would gladly recommend this cottage for any of you that dont want the average beach traffic with lots of tourists. Very close to the bridge to st.george island.Beautiful white sand with blue water .Plenty to eat in all kinds of setting's.Nice ,clean house fully suppled with towels ,cookware all that you need.Will use them again in the future.Might check out there other houses they have in Carabella ,St George Island ,or maybe the Lake house . Thanks from tn.Pet friendly too.Ask my australian sheperd Maggie May
Recommended for:Pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway, people with disabilities, families with young children.
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