Paradise Bungalow on the Gulf of Mexico

• Fantastic rental for small family or couple with pets

  Fantastic rental for small family or couple with pets

  • Guest Austin G.
  • Date of stay 08/09/12
  • Review Submitted 08/15/12
  Paradise bungalow was the perfect getaway for me my girlfriend and our two dogs. While the building as a whole from the outside is somewhat older the inside of our unit was extremely spacious for being only a two bedroom. The floors in the living room and kitchen had very nice tile and the ceiling is comprised of wooden beams stretching across the width of the unit with the ceilings being 10+ feet tall. The wrap around couch was great for an afternoon nap after baking in the sun on the beach. The best part of the unit besides limited cell phone service was the screened in back porch with an adjacent open air porch. The majority of our time if not spent on the beach was on these huge porches. In comparison to the price of similar properties that weren't beach front this was a great deal especially in this tough economy and Kristi the owner was a pleasure to deal with. We will definitely be returning to paradise.

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Yes, it is Paradise!

  Yes, it is Paradise!

  • Guest Jim and Karen1
  • Date of stay 04/09/12
  • Review Submitted 04/29/12
  We had a wonderful, relaxing stay. The unit was very clean and well-equipped. It is an older building, but the unit has been well maintained. The screened porch and open deck were so peaceful. A wonderful view of the water. Love the uncrowded beach! Saw dolphins almost every day. The weather was beautiful and that did present a downside. We would have loved to open up windows but a number of them are broken. My husband brought his kayak and went out every day to the state parks nearby! Kristi is very pleasant to work with and we would definitely stay there again and bring our dog!

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, pet owners, age 55+, families with young children, adventure seekers.

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• Can't wait to return to Paradise!

  Can't wait to return to Paradise!

  • Guest Katie
  • Date of stay 10/06/11
  • Review Submitted 10/15/11
  What an awesome place! We immediately went into relax mode the moment we walked through the door. Each morning, we watched the dolphins play in the water while we ate our breakfast on the screened-in porch. We also went to sleep each night with the window open listening to the waves on the beach. The unit was very well equipped and we didn't lack for anything. We were within walking distance of all the stores and restaurants. It was perfect for our dogs and they loved being steps away from play time on the beach. We are looking forward to our next visit to Paradise!

  Recommended for: Pet owners, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car.

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• Just What I Needed

  Just What I Needed

  • Guest rebeccaesp
  • Date of stay 07/24/11
  • Review Submitted 07/27/11
  We really enjoyed our long weekend here. This was our last getaway before becoming parents (I'm currently 6 months pregnant). The beach is just a few steps away and we loved that you could just leave your beach gear overnight without having to worry about anyone walking away with it. We loved sitting out on the porch during meals and also liked that it was only about a 10 minute walk to the local restaurants. The only two things I would recommend is that the owner consider leaving on the AC units. They were turned off when we arrived, so the house was about 100 degrees when we stepped inside. We had to turn on the AC units and leave for a while before the house reached a comfortable temperature. The other thing that we noticed is that the shower could use a good scrubbing. There was quite a bit of mildew in the stall. These two things were minor inconveniences, and we hope to stay here in the future with our kids (the second bedroom is set up for children).

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children.

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• Wonderful time

  Wonderful time

  • Guest Mom of 5
  • Date of stay 06/11/11
  • Review Submitted 06/20/11
  Loved our stay at your property. It was great to be right on the beach! The covered & screened in deck was large and great for eating breakfast & lunch at the large table. Loved the uncovered deck in the evening to watch the stars & moon on the water. The place was clean and nice. Even though could not open most windows, did not need to as used the air conditioning.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, pet owners, families with young children.

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• Yes Paradise

  Yes Paradise

  • Guest jdc
  • Date of stay 06/23/10
  • Review Submitted 11/04/10
  Made our stay in June - sorry so late - everything was awesome except our stay was not long enough.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children.

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• Paradise Found

  Paradise Found

  • Guest Floridian
  • Date of stay 10/29/10
  • Review Submitted 11/01/10
  The minute we stepped into Paradise we felt its peace. There is nothing between you and the beach then water. Very quiet part of the island and yet close to everything. This unit is perfect for getting into the laidback mode of St. George Island. The open floor plan in the living room flows out to the screened- in porch. Throw open the french doors and let in the ocean breeze! Owner is very easy to deal with and checking -in is so much easier than dealing with a management company. No fancy bells and whistles here but you'll have all you need. Coming to the beach during the off season is the way to go. We'll be coming back.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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May 01, 2012-Sep 30, 2012 .. $150/night .. $1050/week (additional 9% sales tax).
Oct 01, 2011-Apr 30, 2012 .. $125/night .. $ 875/week (additional 9% sales tax).
Seasons vary, please contact owner for rates & specials.
Must be 25 or older. $100 deposit to reserve. Location 516 E Gorrie Dr.
Balance due 2 weeks before check-in. Deposit is refundable if cancelled
within 30 days of reservation. Check in 4 pm & check out 11 am.
Travel insurance is available & recommended.  Once reservation is
confirmed owner will send detailed e-mail about "Paradise".

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.