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Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly!

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A room with two leather chairs, a glass table with a vase of flowers, and large windows offering a view of trees and a wooden deck.
A living room with a leather sofa, a television on a green stand, and a glass table with a decorative item.
A wooden deck with a covered porch, a table and chairs, and a small garden area.
A spacious room with large windows, a wooden floor, and two leather chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a stainless steel refrigerator, a dishwasher, and a granite countertop.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to St. George Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Eastpoint, FL
  • Place, St. George Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. George Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

St. George Island

St. George Island is home to this holiday home. Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company.
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Map
Eastpoint, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 47 min drive - 68.7 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 50 min drive - 71.8 km
  • Cape San Blas Lighthouse - 57 min drive - 79.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Pirate - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Pizza and Subs - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Eastpoint Beer Company - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly! located?

Situated in St. George Island, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St. George Island Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of St. George Lighthouse and St. George Island Visitor Center. Bryant Patton Bridge and St. George Island Fishing Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was perfect for us, it was clean and stocked with things we needed!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2026
Thank you so much for your review. We appreciate you choosing Papa Shack. Cleanliness and comfortable are also very important to us also! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. The location is perfect. Easy 5 min walk to beach. It’s surrounded by trees so it feels very private. Close to everything you need at the beach. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2026
Thank you for your review. We also love the privacy and location of the cottage and are so happy that you had an enjoyable stay! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was close to the beach and secluded.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage! Will definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun, 2026
Thank you so much. You were an excellent guest and a pleasure to host! We look forward to your return. Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and a little secluded
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2026
Very much appreciate your review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Papa's Shack was a perfect place for my wife and i to celebrate twenty years of marriage. It was secluded and peaceful. We loved every minute of it and look forward visiting again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2026
Thank you so much for choosing to celebrate such a big milestone at Papa Shack. We are so pleased that you enjoyed the place and look forward to your return. Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to relax for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov, 2025
Thank you for your review. Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Papa Shack is a wonderful getaway, and Dawn is a great host. We love everything about it, and the privacy of the property is an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2026
Thank you so much and we always welcome and value your repeated returns! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property with everything we needed. The cart with chairs was an added bonus. When I think if a beach cottage, Papa Shack does a great job at fulfilling this ideal. Perfect size for my husband and I with our little dog. The lock was tricky at first, but our host wrote us back rather quickly. We loved the slow vibe of the island and can’t wait to come back!! Thank you for a marvelous stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. We also love the beach house vibe of the cottage! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place, we enjoyed it very much. Perfect for our two dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct, 2025
Thank you and it’s always great to hear that the fur babies had a good time. Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a wonderful retreat for me and my husband. completely secluded. only a short walk to the gulf on one side or the bay on the other. We did rent a golf cart because we are in our 70's and it was really hot to walk to the water. The house was spacious , clean and wonderfully decorated in a beach theme. The glassed in room was my favorite. There is room for another couple or kids. they have a lighted outdoor space with a fire pit. definitely going back.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for your review and we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very cute and conveniently located. Easy to access both the public beach walkover and at the other end of the street, beautiful views of the sunset over the bay. Air conditioning worked fantastically well and appliances are new and clean. We rented a golf cart and it made it easy to get around the island to various stores and restaurants on approved roads, and the parking at the beach walkover made getting our stuff to the ocean very easy. We brought our two dogs, the roads around the house are good for walks with pups! Would reccomend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2026
Thank you for your well thought out review and for choosing Papa Shack where the vibe is always relaxed and fur babies always welcomed! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little jewel is in a perfect location with great privacy and is equipped with all the essentials for a comfortable stay. We brought along kayaks, beach chairs and bikes and there was plenty of room. The fire pit and lights are an added attraction along with the grill and outdoor dining deck. Access was easy and the property was clean throughout. We plan to come back for our third extended stay in 2027. A big thank you to our hostess.
Stayed 41 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Apr, 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful response and for continuing to choose Papa Shack. We look forward to your return! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a wonderful time!

Papa's Shack is close to the beach, is very comfortable, and is a perfect getaway. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review. We look forward to your return visit. Dawn
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy cottage

Very close to beach and perfect for small groups
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2025
Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a wonderful mini vacation and this was the perfect spot and time of year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct, 2022
Thank you Jeanne for your awesome review. I agree fall is such a great time to visit the island! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage!

This is a pleasant little private get away. It is nicely and very comfortably furnished with everything we needed! We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Nov, 2024
Thank you so much for your review. It was a pleasure hosting you! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage

Cozy cottage that’s close to the bay and beach. Was great for our little getaway with the pups.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec, 2021
Thank you so much Richard. It was truly a pleasure having you and the pups stay at the cottage. Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Perfect for a couples get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your review. Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Papa Shack

We had a great stay and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Apr, 2023
Thank you and look forward to hosting you again! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

The property was very clean ! We will certainly be back. Very convenient to beach and restaurants. Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May, 2024
Thank you so much for the 5 star review. So glad you had a great time and enjoyed the property. Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd time staying here and we love this charming little cottage. Its 2 bedroom and one bath perfect for my spouse and me and our dog. We love the sunroom area and sitting on the deck. Kitchen is well equiped. Dawn is wondeful to work with and we had no issues plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We also enjoy sitting on the deck and look forward to your return. Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay

This property was fantastic. Just secluded enough also very close to the beach and downtown. Perfect size for a small family. The host was great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review! Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Very peaceful, beautiful area. House was very clean and updated. We had a wonderful time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2022
So happy to hear that you had a wonderful time and thank you for your 5 star review. Dawn
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for our family getaway

We celebrated my husbands birthday with our two small children. This was the perfect location and size for what we needed. The master bed is especially comfortable! Cute place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We try our best to keep Papa in tip top shape! Dawn
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