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APRIL and MAY SPECIAL: CHECK IT! 18-25, 25-2! Across Street from Private Beach!
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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102200 sq ft
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St George Island, FL
- Place, St. George Island Beach2 min walk
- Place, St. George Lighthouse15 min drive
- Place, Carrabelle Beach41 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Living Room
1 Double Futon
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Outdoor
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
About this property
APRIL and MAY SPECIAL: CHECK IT! 18-25, 25-2! Across Street from Private Beach!
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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
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Important information
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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
Note from host: Please email any questions or concerns to owner.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
St. George Island
Located in Plantation, a neighborhood in St. George Island, this vacation home is near theme parks and near the beach. St. George Lighthouse and John Gorrie State Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and horse riding nearby.

St George Island, FL
What's nearby
- St. George Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
- Sikes Cut - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
- St. George Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
- Carrabelle Beach - 41 min drive - 50.0 km
- Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center - 60 min drive - 79.6 km
Restaurants
- Blue Parrot - 18 min drive
- The Beach Pit - 18 min drive
- Paddy's Raw Bar - 19 min drive
- BJ's Pizza and Subs - 18 min drive
- Mango Mike’s - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
8.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Jul 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Glen W.
Aug 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glen W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Melissa D.
Apr 6, 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to Beach
Melissa D.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jonathan W.
May 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Jonathan W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brian T.
Jun 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Vacation
Brian T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
chris E.
Nov 2, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Palms on St. George island was a comfortable peaceful get away.
chris E.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
James W.
Nov 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall vacation
James W.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
mike m.
Jun 2, 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay, would stay here again
mike m.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Steve H.
Jun 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Accommodations
Steve H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sherry B.
Sep 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time…
Sherry B.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kate T.
May 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Great place for vacation!!
Kate T.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Bill & Claudia D.
Mar 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite and close to the beach
Bill & Claudia D.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joey P.
Jun 9, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Joey P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brenda T.
Oct 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Rental
Brenda T.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anna-Lee C.
Mar 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Anna-Lee C.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Kathy G.
Apr 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Palms. Stay
Kathy G.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kathie C.
Oct 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family beach vacay
Kathie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen D.
Jul 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great Place
Stephen D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Archival
10/10 Excellent
david t.
Aug 5, 2012
My family had a most wonderful vacation.
david t.
Verified
8/10 Good
HC M.
Aug 19, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location on St George
HC M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified
8/10 Good
Joan K.
Mar 1, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Warmer winter
Joan K.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jeff H.
Mar 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Jeff H.
Stayed 37 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Alexander G.
Apr 30, 2021
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Beautiful Location
Alexander G.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jill L.
Jun 5, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location!!
Jill L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melina B.
Apr 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well-equipped extremely well-located beach home!
Melina B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Greg Smith
We deeply admire the beauty of the Island and enjoyed the serenity and peace of this unique place.
We are sharing our house rentals by owner with our guests and hope they will enjoy this Florida beach tops Dr. Beach's Top 10 list for 2023. As you relax on the sugar-white sand somewhere along the 9-mile stretch of St. George Island beach along Florida's Gulf of Mexico, you can rest assured you are lying on the best beach in the United States.
We are sharing our house rentals by owner with our guests and hope they will enjoy this Florida beach tops Dr. Beach's Top 10 list for 2023. As you relax on the sugar-white sand somewhere along the 9-mile stretch of St. George Island beach along Florida's Gulf of Mexico, you can rest assured you are lying on the best beach in the United States.
Why they chose this property
Our house located on the west end of St. George Island which is nature wonderland for those who loves to explore the outdoors and appreciates private, not overcrowed white beaches . Neighboring houses are not right up against each other and you will have a sense of seclusion. Our private beach is unspoiled, not over crowded and clean. It is a quiet family beach... The wild life and fishing is simply amazing. You won't believe the number of different types birds, butterfly you will see on a daily basis. An early morning stroll at the beach and it is almost a guarantee to see dolphins put on show for you in the Gulf.
Our private gated community has a unique partnership with the State of Florida that provides us access to one of the most pristine maritime forests on the island, known as Nick’s Hole Cove. This unique state-owned area is accessible for kayaking, hiking, picnicking, and observing the natural world.
The island is also a great place to catch up on your fishing, either from a boat or the coast. We are located in 10 minute walk along the beach from the rocky canal at the Northwest end of the island that is known as a prime fishing spot, Bob Sikes Cut, where you can fish off the jetties and see Little St. George Island across the water.
Our private gated community has a unique partnership with the State of Florida that provides us access to one of the most pristine maritime forests on the island, known as Nick’s Hole Cove. This unique state-owned area is accessible for kayaking, hiking, picnicking, and observing the natural world.
The island is also a great place to catch up on your fishing, either from a boat or the coast. We are located in 10 minute walk along the beach from the rocky canal at the Northwest end of the island that is known as a prime fishing spot, Bob Sikes Cut, where you can fish off the jetties and see Little St. George Island across the water.
What makes this property unique
We hope you will enjoy the nature's beauty of Saint George Island, our white unspoiled beach, two large community pools, miles of our biking/walking trails. Take a short walk to our beach and wiggle your toes in the sugar-white sand on our beach. Swim in crystal waters of The Gulf or relax at pool.
At night watch for shooting stars or just listen to the night ocean sounds. If you want to be on the water, you can kayak, swim or spend the day on the boat. You can rent all sorts of water craft at Journeys and other places. They also have guided sailing and fishing trips and much more.
Play. Rest. Dream. Enjoy. Welcome to The Palms Retreat, beach house rentals!
At night watch for shooting stars or just listen to the night ocean sounds. If you want to be on the water, you can kayak, swim or spend the day on the boat. You can rent all sorts of water craft at Journeys and other places. They also have guided sailing and fishing trips and much more.
Play. Rest. Dream. Enjoy. Welcome to The Palms Retreat, beach house rentals!
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