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Howl at the Sea - SGI

Family-friendly vacation home in St. George Island

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Front house w Adirondack seating
Front door entrance to living room
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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Eastpoint, FL
  • Place, St. George Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. George Lighthouse
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, St. George Island Visitor Center
    ‪20 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Twin Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Howl at the Sea - SGI

Come Howl at the Sea in this NEWLY renovated, super pet friendly Beach Bungalow on St George Island, Florida. This light, airy 2 bedroom home is one of SGI's original homes and has been special renovated for you, your family, friends and pets. Located @ 100 steps to the gorgeous Gulf beach on one of Florida's Forgotten Coast areas and on the beach access path. Just walk down our boardwalk and out the back gate and be at the beach in a minute. You can even get a few glimpses of the water from the upper deck and hear the relaxing sounds of the waves. This single story home sits on the ground so you won't have to climb steps.
There is a large open living area for relaxing, reading, playing games or watching your favorite tv show on the 55 inch screen. You can also watch the sunset from the living room out our large panoramic dining room window. It is a breathtaking show. The dining room seats 6 and also has a twin day bed for relaxing or sleeping. The fully equipped kitchen is off the dining room and has everything you need to whip up your favorite beach dishes. We even added a slow cooker, blender and stellar coffee/tea maker so bring your favorite single cup flavors or a large bag of your favorite coffee and never sleep.
There are 5 TVs - living room, dining room, each bedroom and the screen porch
One bedroom has a king size bed and ample closet size, big enough to fit a large dog crate or pack n play. This room has blackout curtains for those mornings you just don't want to get up with the sun. The second bedroom has a queen bed with twin bunk, also with ample closet space.
The main bathroom is oversized and has 8 overhead cabinets for all your towels and toiletries. Their is a shower/tub combo with a filter on the shower and a bath ball filter for the tub. This helps to cut down on the chlorine and hard water. There is also a half bath and an outdoor enclosed shower with rainfall shower head, mirrors and a bench. Showering outside is fun and we tried to make it fabulous. And lastly there is a rinse off shower with a filter that is awesome for cleaning up after the beach.

We love our four legged family and we made this house super pet friendly. Our backyard is large and flat and more importantly is fully fenced in for your pups run and play. There is even a doggie pool and sprinkler....and we won't tell if you take a dip or run through the sprinkler too.
We have a propane grill and fish cleaning station. Ping pong, cornhole, giant jenga and giant connect 4 outside for your playing pleasure too. Or you can take a nap after the beach in our hammock under the palms. And the landscaping of canna lilies, banana trees, sago palms, hibiscus will help you get in that tropical feeling. Oh, and take your morning coffee or dine under the string lights in our patio bistro or go to the upper deck and dine, drink, play games or just watch the island go by. If you like people watching, sit on the front stoop Adirondack chairs and waive at the passerby's.
We have beach chairs too.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

St. George Island

East End, a neighborhood in St. George Island, is home to this vacation home. St. George Lighthouse and St George Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company.
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Eastpoint, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • St. George Island Visitor Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Bryant Patton Bridge - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 49 min drive - 65.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪FatDaddy’s Smokehouse and Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Red Pirate - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blue Parrot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Eastpoint Beer Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Howl at the Sea - SGI pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Howl at the Sea - SGI?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Howl at the Sea - SGI?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Howl at the Sea - SGI located?

This family-friendly St. George Island vacation home is located in East End, within 1 mi (2 km) of St. George Island Beach, St. George Lighthouse, and St. George Island Visitor Center. Bryant Patton Bridge and St. George Island Fishing Pier are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prompt communication by texts. Provided detailed information regarding house, like locks and tv, etc. Every little thing you needed and more was there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I had a great stay at Howl at the Sea! The house was perfect, and had everything we needed. It was great to have such a short, easy walk to the beach. Our little pup really enjoyed having a nice backyard to go outside and explore. Wonderful trip and will book again when we need a wonderful place for just the two of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Perfect cottage

Great location! Just enough for a family of 4. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randall H.

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

Howl at the Sea

Enjoyed our stay so much we will be rebooking for our next vacation there
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison C.

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

Perfect 1st Visit

This was the perfect house for myself and my beagle. The yard was bigger than my own yard and she loved being able to explore. The house was a great size and everything we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe O.

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

Dog friendly

Great spot great house
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great for Dogs

Great place to stay on SGI. Big yard for dogs to run and play. Very short walk to beach. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

peggy c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eveything was wonderful. Plenty of room for everyone. Our hosts had lots of different family oriented games for our use. I especially loved the screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ B.

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

Looking forward to returning!

Everything was perfect and as expected. Can't wait to come back again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janett H.

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

Spring 2025

The home owners have made sure that this is a comfortable and relaxing place to stay. The house and yard are very pet friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My brother and I had the pleasure of spending 4 nights in this wonderful home. The outdoor shower was ideal for cleaning up after each day of fishing. So many amenities also. There was a large backyard filled with activities for small kids, not us but need to bring the grandkids here sometime! Walking distance to beach and everything you could possibly need. I asked the owners several times during our stay and got an immediate response. Can’t say enough things about the owners! Hopefully we’ll be back sometime soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

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

Exactly as listed.

Great house for playing or chling
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich S.

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

Very relaxing

No stairs was a plus! Very well furnished, clean and relaxing. 3-4 minutes to the beach, what more is needed. Will come back for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor D.

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

Home away from home

We loved this house! It was so cozy and had everything we needed to feel like we were at home! The yard and screened in porch were perfect for relaxing and for our dog to run and play. It was a very quick walk to the beach. We can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon L.

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

Fun stay at Howl at the Sea!

Our family vacation at Howl at the Sea was fabulous! We loved the house and the outdoor space was better than described. We had everything we needed. The hosts thought of everything! We would stay again and again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Relaxing

Very relaxing, great house and yard. Quick walk to quiet beach. Rode bikes everywhere. Great place to decompress!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Close to beach with enclosed backyard

Large enclosed backyard was a major plus for our dogs. Loved the rooftop deck for early morning coffee. Dog couch protectors were placed on already. Very soft towels. Also the location was perfect. It was away from the “downtown” area which was perfect for us. We loved how the next group of people on the beach were soooo far away. It was a private feel to it. Also love how there aren’t high rises on the island. Loved how close it was to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherri L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented the house for a beach wedding we were attending. The size of the house and the updates were great. We especially appreciated the water filter in the kitchen and on the shower. We felt clean after showering, not like we showered in the ocean. It is the little things that make a stay enjoyable. The kitchen was well appointed. I cooked every night and had everything I needed. We loved the backyard. It was huge for a beach house. Our dogs had a blast running around. And I loved all the plants. If we come back to SGI, we would rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

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

This place is amazing!

This is the perfect beach house! The house was decorated beautifully and immaculate, but my favorite thing was the back yard. It was like a private little paradise with comfortable seating, a hammock, ping pong table and corn hole. You can walk or bike to everything. Cant wait to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel T.

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

Perfect

By far my favorite host and house on St. George. Very cozy and dog friendly house with a great fenced backyard, screened back porch and more TVs than you can shake a stick at. Quick walk to the beach and the host was incredibly great to deal with. Will definitely be checking if this spot is available the next time I visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve j.

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

Great long weekend

My wife, our adult son and I (plus 2 dogs) very much enjoyed our recent stay at Howl at the Sea. It is a neat old school Florida beach house that has been updated beautifully. The owners (Chuck and Christina) have thought of everything you could need and are very responsive. The outside fenced area is a unique on SGI and great for dogs. We especially liked the screened back porch for shade in the day and the upstairs deck/seating area for coffee in the morning and relaxing in the cool of the evening. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brani L.

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

Peaceful Beach Escape

Howl at the Sea was the perfect little beach getaway! We knew, just as soon as we arrived, we’d want to book again in the future. As if the backyard wasn’t amazing enough, the rest of the house was cute & cozy, too. Chuck & Christina seriously thought of everything. The best part was, though, we got to bring our dog and she was in absolute heaven! Would totally recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginsy P.

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

Huge Howl for Howl At The Sea

What a fantastic weekend trip!! The home was absolutely amazing!! From the inside/out everything was perfect. We enjoyed our stay so much that we’re already looking to book another stay. The host/hostess couldn’t have been any more pleasant and accommodating to our needs. I highly recommend taking advantage of this property!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

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

Cozy and Quaint

Our stay at Howl at the Sea was delightful. The place was clean and so attentively decorated. You can tell the hosts put a lot of time and love into the place. Speaking of the hosts, they were wonderful. They made it easy for us to check in and out. They were always kind and responded quickly to all of our questions. Great water pressure in the shower. The outside space was also really great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Above and Beyond

Although the photos were lovely, they did not do this house justice. Deceptively small by street view, we had TONS of room, even when we had 3 additional family members spend the night. The owners were AMAZING to work with and extremely helpful and accommodating. We will absolutely be back to Howl at ghe Moon, as will my daughter and her friends and family. Thank you Howell family for a wonderful vacation home!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Chuck Howell

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My husband and I found this little gem at the SGI Chili Cookoff 2022. When we walked by and saw the for sale sign in the over grown yard, we knew this house was meant to be ours. It was in pretty bad disrepair but we just knew that we were meant to bring one of SGI's original homes back to it's initial glory. 2 months later we drove down for our closing with our 2 dogs and a mini U-Haul to get started on our little fixer upper.

But....there was a bad wreck on Highway 98 and traffic wasn't moving and according to the local sheriff, it wasn't going to move for at least another hour. We were in a pinch to get to the closing agency by 4pm. We were determined to make it to closing because if we didn't close that day, interest rates were going up. So, the sheriff told us about another route through Tate's Hell forest. Oh and did I mention it was raining and Tate's Hell is dirt roads with no road signs and no cell service so if our GPS went out, we would be, well, lost in Hell. It was a rather scary drive on thin roads with large trucks flying by and kicking up all kinds of dust, making it even harder to see. Luckily, we made it, late, but we made it and our wonderful agent waited on us. The deal closed!

To say we were excited when we pulled into the driveway is an understatement. Over the next few years we worked fixing up this beach bungalow, while stopping often to enjoy the island. We put a ton of blood, sweat and a few tears into this endeavor but seeing our before and after pictures makes it all worth it. We hope you enjoy Howl at the Sea and find a little piece of paradise and some rest and relaxation. We are so happy to share this with you.

Why they chose this property

We began looking for an investment property at the beaches close to Tallahassee where we live and after much consideration of places like Panama City and Destin, which we thought was too commercialized, busy and not super pet friendly, we then looked at Alligator Point, which we thought didn't have enough to do, so we decided St George Island was the perfect fit for us. Our kids have 4 legs and we just fell in love with the fact that our dogs were allowed on the beach (leashed of course) and even to the restaurants. Not to mention SGI is peaceful yet has many dining and entertainment options but isn't overly commercialized, keeping the quaint feeling.

What makes this property unique

We think our property stands out from many on the island because of our yard. It is large, flat, fenced and very useable. So let those pups run free and enjoy the sand between their toes too. We have taken advantage of this large yard by adding many games such as ping pong, giant jenga and connect 4, and cornhole, as well as a nice relaxing hammock under the palms and a patio bistro under string lights. We also have 2 kiddie and pet pools and a few sprinklers for even the adults to cool off with on the hot summer days. Come frolic in our backyard and get to the beach in a minute out our back gate using the beach access path.

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