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SURFING SEA TURTLE, pool, gulf view, short walk to the beach

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Pool
Pool
Exterior
Exterior
Large shallow area for little ones

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest Queen

1 Queen Bed

Guest twin

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Living Kitchen level

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

SURFING SEA TURTLE, pool, gulf view, short walk to the beach

Just 2 short blocks to beach and 6 to restaurants. Kitchen/living area on top floor for best ocean views. Large deck for outside dining and a screened porch and Half bath. Down 1 level to King master, Queen guest, (both with walk out decks) and 3rd bedroom with 2 twin beds. 2 full baths and laundry. Downstairs on pool level, picnic table, grilling area (park style charcoal), hot & cold outside shower, fish cleaning station with hot and cold water, and covered parking. This level also has a toilet for convenience. Pool can be heated for a fee when night temp is 60 or above in spring (March, April, May) and fall (September, October, November) months heated to 85. The temp during the winter is normally to cold to heat the pool. Great pool area, you actually have room around the pool to enjoy even if not in the pool. We say 2 short blocks to the beach because the blocks on the island are 8 to 11 homes wide but only 2 deep so it is a short walk. While we do not require trip insurance, we do recommend it. No smoking and No pets. We only allow 6 people (4 adults) and 2 autos on the property at any time. Check in info will be sent to the email address you provided about a week before arrival.
MONTHLY RATE Jan and Feb $4200.00 (28 nights)

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
2 automobiles max and 6 people on the property at any time.
NO GLASS of any kind allowed inside the pool enclosure at anytime.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1793191vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

St. George Island

Located in St. George Island, this holiday home is near the beach. St. George Lighthouse and Dixie Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company.
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St George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • St. George Island Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Bryant Patton Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 49 min drive - 66.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Pirate - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blue Parrot - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does SURFING SEA TURTLE, pool, gulf view, short walk to the beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is SURFING SEA TURTLE, pool, gulf view, short walk to the beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at SURFING SEA TURTLE, pool, gulf view, short walk to the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at SURFING SEA TURTLE, pool, gulf view, short walk to the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SURFING SEA TURTLE, pool, gulf view, short walk to the beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SURFING SEA TURTLE, pool, gulf view, short walk to the beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. George Island Beach and St George Lighthouse. St. George Lighthouse and St. George Island Visitor Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Great location and house

Love St. George and this house was perfect for my family
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

Wonderful Beach House

My family had such a great time staying here! The house was perfect for us! Quick walk to the beach and close to everything that the island had to offer! There is a lot of stairs but it was well worth it!!! Pool was amazing especially aftera long day at the beach!Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Summer kick off

Great property, location, and island!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh K.

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

Family Vacation

5 star rating. This was our first trip to St. George and this property provided us with an amazing trip. Thank you for being a gracious host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home in a great location! Our family has stayed on the island a handful of times and this was our favorite home. The home was clean and exactly as described. Well stocked and plenty of room for our family of 6. Beach is just 2 short blocks away. Pool is great to have as a second option for those days you just want to hang around the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Peaceful relaxation

Great location, proximity to beach and to the town is perfect. Everything easily accessible by bike or foot. A quaint island for a restful getaway while still having access to essentials. A step back in time to simpler way for my boys and I.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren L.

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

Perfect Week

The house was clean and well maintained. The pool was perfect for our family of 4, kids could play on step/deck or adults could sit while the kids swam around. Straight walk to a beach entry. And quick golf cart ride or bike ride to the center of town!! Would definitely consider booking again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The surfing sea turtle is our very favorite place! It’s the perfect place to relax but still be close enough to the beach you can walk or have a short golf cart ride. The pool is a huge bonus after a hot day. The house has everything you need. We had one minor issue that I made the owner aware of and he quickly reached out and had housekeeping stop by. Deb was so nice and texted us updates of her visit. Very impressive. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

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

SGI is so pleasant

We were very pleased with the home. The listing accurately portrayed the home. The walk to the beach was easy; i was just not a fan of crossing the busy street with a 3 and 5 year old. We really enjoyed the private pool as well! The pool has a cute waterfall! This was our first time to SGI and we thoroughly enjoyed our vacation! We will definitely be back to SGI!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diana K.

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

Fun in sun

Had a very hot week. The pool was heavenly. Large and clean and wonderful. Other than many steps we loved the house. And spent much of our evenings relaxing on screened porch chatting and eating. Would recommend this house. A very quick walk to beach and can see beach from house
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric P.

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

Great Amenities

This home's pool made the stay - private and heated. Close walk to the beach. Lots of steps and the refrigerator is old so make sure you don't overload it. The owner has a great kitchen with everything you need to cook. I would recommend an ottoman and more couch pillows for late night tv.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry W.

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

Perfect location on SGI

'The Surfing Sea Turtle' was a terrific home to spend a week at, on St. George Island. It's a short/easy walk to Beach access #7, traffic noise was a non-issue because we were off Gulf Beach Dr., the pool provided lovely relaxation once off the beach for the day, and it was just a short drive to 'The Blue Parot' and the on-island grocery stores. Weather was great, the house was well maintained, nicely decorated, and the kitchen appropriately furnished. Certainly would consider 'The Surfing Sea Turtle' on our next SGI stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

Awesome Views

This property is a fabulous place to stay! The views were awesome, the pool was fantastic and the property manager very responsive. We had an issue in secondary bathroom with shower and the came out same day on our schedule and fixed it right up. The kitchen is very well equipped for cooks with lots of pans and utensils! The only thing that is bothersome (and it was not a deal breaker for me) is the three flights of stairs to take all of your food goodies up to the third level where kitchen is located, but did I mention the views? And so close to the beach as well, easily walkable!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rachel B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good overall

Location and pool are great. Outdoor shower very convenient. A few items need repair and attention such as the screen door upstairs and overall cleanliness of the dishes. A few more towels would have been helpful. Attention to these and other finer details would make this property great. We did enjoy however so thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov, 2021
The screen in that door is replaced several times a year. Sometimes a Tropical Storm does it but most of the time it is young children trying to push the door open. It was replaced a few weeks before your arrival and since your departure.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Surfin Sea Turtle

What a wonderful place to stay! Even though we had rain just about every day, this vacation was the best. Close to the beach and center town, the location was fabulous. The pool saved several days. Be warned lots of stairs. Great exercise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lee b.

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

Great house!

The location was great and very close to the beach. The pool is amazing with lots of privacy. Great views of the ocean from the exterior balconies. Everything at the house was working and we had no issues. I would recommend this house to anyone! Thanks for a great vacation rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica C.

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

Great family vacation

We enjoyed the house, the proximity to the beach, and the pool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

John G.

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

Stay at surfing turtle

The house was clean and comfortable. The pool was nice to have on the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

abby i.

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

A fantastic week

This is our second time staying in this house (first time with the current owners) and the house is SO CLEAN! and the beds are so comfortable. The kitchen is very well appointed- we had fun making homemade ice cream and air popped popcorn. My children particularly LOVED the screened in porch. Proximity to the beach was great, and the pool was a fun alternative to the beach when we were done with sand for a day. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Great house

We stayed at Surfing Sea Turtle for a family trip. Normally we stay beachfront or the next tier back and I was concerned about the views and walk to the beach with 2 young kids. The views were better than I expected and the walk was shorter than I expected. The house was the perfect size for 4 adults and 2 kids, the house was clean and the beds were comfortable. The pool is clean and well maintained. N
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Minas H.

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

Great place and location

There were 2 sliding glass doors in the unit maybe 3 where the glass was fogged up if those were replaced it would have certainly made for a nicer view additionally the toilets in all 3 bathrooms were very low consider changing them to is them to slightly higher ones. Otherwise we all had a great time enjoyed the pool And the proximity to the beach the kitchen amenities were great And the owners were very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

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

Great Property & Location

Excellent location with a wonderful home and pool. Easy access to the beach. Will rent from again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Staci Y.

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

Wonderful Getaway

We loved this property. It was clean and beautiful and well stocked. The pictures don't do it justice. The pool area was awesome and private. Plenty spacious for 4 adults and 2 active kids. We appreciated the extra touches of a beach cart, chairs, etc. Beach access was so easy and close, and the bike path is half a block away. With a few rainy days the screened in porch was wonderful to have. The owner was very quick to respond to any questions we had. We loved it here and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celeste S.

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

Relaxing!

We had the most relaxing and wonderful time at Surfing Sea Turtle! The master bed was very comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. The views were even better in person. We loved stargazing on the deck off the living room and enjoying morning coffee on the covered deck. The pool was great and exactly what we wanted! We also enjoyed shopping and dining in Apalachicola. Everyone was warm and welcoming. Thank you for sharing a slice of your paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

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

Perfect getaway!

This was our third vacation to st George island. We love the quiet, non commercial environment that the island provides. Beaches are beautiful and not crowded. This house was perfect for our group. Short walk to the beach and a beautiful pool. We will definitely book this one again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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