Sandpiper Cottage with easy beach access, landscaped grounds, private pool
Location: Gulf Beaches, St. George Island, Florida Main North West, Florida North West, Florida, USA (70 Miles South of Tallahassee Florida Regional Airport) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 4-8)
Keywords: House
**Book Now for Late Summer & Early Fall Discounts**
Early Booking Rates Available
Beautiful, unobstructed view of the Gulf of Mexico. Comfortable, private home, ranch style home, (three steps up) with delightful, updated and well kept interior. This popular rental has Lush landscaping, Butterfly Garden, and Private Pool. Wrap Sundeck is perfect for sunning, bird watching, and afternoon dining. Kitchen, decks, and sunporch affords excellent view of Gulf of Mexico. Sunporch is a great place to read the paper, a good book, and have that morning cup of of coffee.
Futon and day bed are available for guests.
Island bike path crosses rear of property and is convenient for walking pets, jogging, biking, & island site seeing etc.
Kitchen is furnished with everything you could possibly need to cook up fresh Florida Seafood. Cookbooks and menus from local restaurants in Home Notebook.
Wireless Internet Access.
Pets Allowed. 2 Pets Maximum.
Please visit our online Guest Book to see what everyone has to say about Sandpiper Cottage. The guest book is a great way to find out what everyone else has enjoyed doing while visiting the island.
In 2008 the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Apalachicola as a Distinctive Destination-Architecture, beautiful antebellum homes, a true working waterfront are some of the reasons for this award. Only 8 miles away, Apalachicola is a great day trip-only 2 other Florida cities share this destinction, Key West and Fernandina Beach. Shopping, eating, and touring the historic district of old Florida.
Visit the State Park on St George for fishing, shelling, and picnics.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided : 2 sets of towels per person, privately cleaned, beds made, all linens provided.
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking : generous parking available
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : RVs, Boats, & Trailer allowed.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Trundle bed/daybed in family room
- Convertible Bed : Futon on Sunporch.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (3)
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Private Pool : Property and pool nicely landscaped for privacy with 4 poolside lounge chairs, poolside dining table, additional dining table on sundeck. Deck Umbrella. Pool Heated for a fee-$250. per week or prorated-special rates for longer/ shorter visits
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Well Equipped Kitchen is open to Family room.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Heavy duty pots and pans, knife block, variety of utensils, barware, Fiesta Ware dinnerware, Cuisinart Flatware, 2 coffee makers, toaster, electric fryer, slow cooker, festive serving dishes, and variety of baking dishes.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Wrap Sundeck with dining table, umbrella, and additional seating. Great place for star gazing. Sundeck overlooks private pool and additional decks.
- View/Location
- Beach View : 1st Tier Property, Right Across From Beach and Walkover
- Ocean View : 1st Tier Property -Right Across from Beach and Walkover.
- Communications
- Telephone (3)
- Free Long Distance
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- 4 Lounge Chairs, 2 Outdoor Dining Tables w/ Umbrella, Very nice Fish Cleaning Sink on Property, 3 Phones, 4 Ceiling Fans, Answering Machine, Linens Always Provided(2 sets per person), Electric Air Pump for floats and bikes*, Beach Chairs and Umbrella, High Speed Internet available, Pool can be heated for a fee, *Bikes and Floats not provided, but occasionally there will be floats left from previous guests. Located 3 blocks from commercial area.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Pet friendly-but please obey leash laws and pickup after your pet. Wrap deck has locking gates for children and pets.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : 25
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Other Activities
- State Parks, Day Trips, Deep Sea Fishing, Bay Fishing, Rent Bikes, Scooters, Golfcarts, Golf at St James Bay-approx 25 to 30 minutes east on Hwy 98 www.stjamesbay.com or Port St. Joe Country Club.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
High Season-$2229.weekly this rate includes fees,taxes,cleaning,linens,trip insur
Mid Season-$1597. weekly rate includes fees,taxes,cleaning,linens,trip insurance
Low Season-$1275. weekly rate includes fees,taxes,cleaning,linens,trip insurance
*3 night minimum during mid or low season-contact for rates
*Sunday turn day for high season-flexible the remainder of the year.
*Seasons vary, please contact owner for rates and specials.
*Holiday Rates typically fall into the High or Mid Season rate.
*Monthly Rates available by request.50% deposit required within 10 days of booking
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Sandpiper Cottage... Your Island Home Away from Home
Year Purchased: 2001
Why the Owner Chose Gulf Beaches
Growing up on the Georgia coast a beach town was not a place with resorts and high rise condos. It was a place where you could hop on your bike and not worry about being mowed over by traffic. We spent many years exploring coastal towns from Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and even California. Our current home is in the Metro Atlanta area, we were looking for a quiet place to get away. The late Celestine Sibley, a long time writer for the Atlanta Journal Constitution, on occasion would write of her travels to her 2nd home on Dog Island Florida in the Gulf of Mexico. Her writings intrigued us and that is how we found The Forgotten Coast. Finally a place to getaway, to leave your worries behind, and at one time, a place where our cell phones could not get a signal.
How great was that!
The Unique Benefits at this House
Sandpiper Cottage is on a corner lot, it is positioned across from a beach right of way that cannot be built upon.
You walk out the door, down the walkway, cross the street and you are on the dune walkover. There is not a home to our right, left, or behind Sandpiper. The island bike path conveniently crosses the rear of our property-it is great for walking pets, early morning runs, and of course sight seeing on your bike. If you don't bring your bike, you can always rent one while on the island.
If you get a chance, during your visit, check out the sunsets on the west end of the island, on the bay side.
A pretty town, spend a day- check out the beautiful old homes, the working waterfront, great little shops, and try a different restaurant everyday. You won't be disappointed.
Owner's Map of Gulf Beaches
Sandpiper Cottage was built in the early 1970s by 2 brothers to share with their growing families.
The door frame to the laundry room has the names, dates, and heights of all of their children. When we purchased Sandpiper our children's info was also added, along with a few of our 4-legged family members. Their family continues to travel to St. George Island and we are honored that they still stay in Sandpiper when they visit.
Our family purchased Sandpiper Cottage in 2001, we have had fun making Sandpiper Cottage our own.
The pool and landscape was the first large project we tackled.
When we purchased the cottage, I could not wait for the day I could change the outside color from
that "crazy pink" to a more subdued color. However, that day came in 2008 and we just could not make ourselves change the color, in fact, we chose a color called Caribbean Coral-we always tell folks to look for the pink house with a green roof on East 5th!
We consider Sandpiper Cottage a true Florida cottage, and unfortunately there are few of these
homes left. But don't let the age fool you, all of the systems have been replaced, along with
new ductwork, flooring, furniture(inside & out), and of course paint.
Property Photos
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- Sandpiper Cottage with easy beach access, landscaped grounds, private pool - St. George Island, FL - Florida Vacation Rental
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- Sandpiper Cottage, Corner Property with direct access to Beach and Walkover - St. George Island, FL - Florida Vacation Rental
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- Lush landscape surrounds private pool with view of Gulf of Mexico - St. George Island, FL - Florida Vacation Rental
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- Wrap Deck -Gulf View
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- Family Room Opens To Kitchen with Breakfast Bar and Dining Table
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- Sitting Area in Family Room
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- Kitchen overlooks Family Room
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- West Bedroom
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- Sunporch offers a great place for morning coffee and people watching!
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- Wrap Deck Overlooks Pool and Butterfly Garden
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- Walkway to Beach
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- Dune Walkover
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- Quiet, Pet Friendly Beach
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- Evening View
Traveler Reviews (116)
Charming Cottage Experience
Guest: Bart N
(Cleveland, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/13/08
Review Submitted: 04/09/09
It was love at first sight! We were tired of the 'plastic' condo vacations and were looking for something cozy and comfortable. Lynn and David has provided such a wonderfully relaxing cottage and gave it a bit of a playful atmosphere of peach colored siding, butterfly bushes, pool (woot!), and even a whimsical beach hat collection. Our grandson loved being able to bring the dog along and still talks about our time there, that's priceless. Shortly after we returned home we booked it for the next years trip. This is one of those special places you make memories of with your family and fill up the scrapbook with the pictures, year after year.
Owner response:Sandpiper has such a history in itself, and the guests who return year after year are now part of that story.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Fun Things to Do
Guest: Heidi, Peter, and Jasper K.
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Date of Stay: 01/20/12
Review Submitted: 01/22/12
Great times at Sandpiper Cottage! It worked out great to have our now - mobile one-year-old with s, and feeling safe with him here on one level. Weather was great for January-60s and 70s everyday. Make sure to check out Wakulla Springs State Park-awesome boat ride(we did it twice!) to see lots of birds, manatees, & alligators. Great time. Apalachicola is fun, friendly, and charming-everyone here on SGI was so nice too. Thanks for a wonderful place to stay and play! Heidi, Peter, & Jasper
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1st time staying at Sandpiper Cottage
Guest: Aimee and Family & pets Atlanta GA
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Date of Stay: 10/30/11
Review Submitted: 11/10/11
Our second time staying on SGI but 1st time staying at Sandpiper Cottage. We really like it here. Having our own pool was a 1st for us. Loved the deck and gates for our dogs to be able to be outside. We really enjoyed our stay and hope to come back, we especially enjoyed not having a huge home in front or on either side of us. We loved the town(Apachicola) being so close. Tamara's Cafe, The Seafood Grill, The Owl Cafe are the best restaurants. PS The Old Florida Cottage style(cinder blocks) are fantastic we wish our home in Atlanta was of these!No kidding!
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Everything About this Place Brings Us Back
Guest: Randy & Lynn Lawrenceville, GA
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Date of Stay: 08/28/11
Review Submitted: 11/10/11
As this is our 8th trip to SGI, again, Sandpiper does not disappoint. Always welciming us to our beach home, everything about this place brings us back. Weather was great for 7 days, with one bad morning of rain...allowing us to find other things to do. Thanks for keeping Sandpiper above standard and allowing us an annual respite from the hectic pace of Atlanta. Going to reserve our 2012 soon!
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Definitely The Place to come for R & R
Guest: Pat and Pam Greer S.C.
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Date of Stay: 08/22/11
Review Submitted: 11/10/11
This was our first trip to Sandpiper Cottage and we will definitely be back! We love the cottage, it is perfect. The furnishings, landscaping and the pool-all awesome. This is definitely the place to come for R & R. the weather was perfect and the beaches uncrowded. We brought our two small dogs, Becks and Molly. Thank you for allowing dogs. It is difficult to find a nice place that has everything like Sandpiper Cottage, that is likewise, dog friendly. I also enjoyed the well stocked kitchen. No complaints from us! We are trying to figure out how to take the pool home with us, and are already planning our trip for next year. Thank You,
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first visit to sgi
Guest: jp
(pinson,al)
Date of Stay: 09/25/11
Review Submitted: 10/12/11
wow. what a great trip. my husband and myself agreed it was the best vacation ever. we didn't want to leave.sandpiper cottage was perfect in every way.we'll definetly be back! the cottage,the pool(landscaping was beautiful)....everything was just right.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, pet owners, girls getaway, age 55+.
It was Hot and Sunny
Guest: Jan and Marty Oakwood IL.
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Date of Stay: 08/07/11
Review Submitted: 09/02/11
Another wonderful 3 weeks in Sandpiper Cottage at SGI! The weather cooperated great, it was hot and sunny. We had a different group each week. First our son and his family were here. The grandkids loved it. Then my niece and her friend came second. Finally a couple from back home made their 1st trip here. They'll be back. Jelly fish were a little bit of a problem some days, but we were careful. As always, it's so hard to leave, even the dogs are sad! But we'll be back again. Thanks for sharing this great house. See you next year, Jan & Marty
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We are so close to the beach!
Guest: Tennessee Fan
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Date of Stay: 08/04/11
Review Submitted: 09/02/11
Another great visit. The water is beautiful. We saw dolphins and jellyfish right next to us. The bed slept nice and we so close to the beach. Great house to rent for vacation. We hope to return to this location again. This was our first trip to SGI, but I hope it is not the last one.
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Our 2nd trip
Guest: Alyson
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Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 09/02/11
Thank you so much for another great stay at St. George Island! This was my 2nd trip and am looking forward to next year! Always feel at peace on this island and I thank you so much again, for having me!
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5th Stay at Sandpiper Cottage
Guest: Brittany ;-))
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Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 09/02/11
This was my sixth trip to SGI, but my fifth stay at Sandpiper. My trip to SGI would never be the same anywhere else. When we turn that corner I always feel like home away from home. The sun,ocean ,crabs,Harry A's, shooting stars and even storms wouldn't be as special without Sandpiper Cottage to call home! Thanks for sharing! See you next year!
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