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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5950 sq ft
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St George Island, FL
- Place, St. George Island Beach6 min walk
- Place, St. George Lighthouse2 min drive
- Place, St. George Island Visitor Center2 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Adorable Cottage! Fun, colorful, gated/fenced, meticulously maintained! Privacy!
818 W. Pine Ave., St. George Island, FL
Truly an 'Island Secret'! Very 'BEACHY' & fun 950sf traditional coastal cottage! Nothing fancy....but updated, sparkling clean, and extremely well-maintained!
Only 4 rows of homes between you and the beach! A short walk to the beach boardwalk located only a football field and a half away, (150 yards), at the end of 8th Street! Enjoy the lush & knarled coastal oaks on our 2nd floor covered porch or screened porch! When we have 10-15 knot winds from the south you'll enjoy listening to the ocean waves. Complete privacy from neighbors!
Our fully stocked kitchen offers stylish quartz solid-surface counters, under mount sink and white bead board cabinets!
The kitchen, dining, and comfortable living areas are all open to each other and overlook the deck & island vegetation.
Each room in the house is a fun coastal color! You're at the beach on an island and on vacation! Bead board ceilings too for that cottage feel! Two bedrooms and one bath are upstairs along with one bedroom and one bath conveniently located downstairs on the ground floor with a separate entrance. Perfect for two couples wanting a bit of privacy or adult children! There is a laundry room with a washer and dryer located downstairs too!
You have a extra large private hot/cold outdoor shower, park style charcoal grill and a large swivel charcoal grill, along with a fish cleaning sink & table located downstairs. The property entry at the street offers a 16' wide gate and a fully fenced yard! Yes, we love your 4-legged children and are pet friendly! You'll love the securely fenced & gated property for your dogs!
A short walk away is Regatta Park! This is a bay front park that offers parking, covered picnic tables, park style grills, a white sandy beach nestled on a cove, and a kayak launch site!
For a 3 minute drone video of our house, go to YouTube and type in: Island Secret, St. George Island
Follow our island and area on our FACEBOOK page! Type in "Our Little Secret on St. George Island".
Glenn & Lawson Smith would be honored to have you as guests at our 'Island Secret'! Please email Glenn through VRBO for further questions or to arrange your wonderful vacation on an island paradise!
Sorry no group gatherings allowed, even for day use, beyond the maximum occupancy of 5 people. Absolutely no occupancy beyond 5 people total, which includes children and infants.
Our other VRBO listing located near St. George Island is 60 minutes N.E. at beautiful Lake Talquin, VRBO 765447 and 1 hour north on a deep-water tributary of the Apalachicola River with your own boat ramp and dock. VRBO 5034655
NOTE:
3 night minimum stay requirement except during the peak summer season when we have a 7 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY REQUIREMENT. Summer season: 7 night minimum stay with Saturday to Saturday rentals.
Sorry, we do not offer a monthly rate.
If you bring your dog, unlike most vacation rental homes, we DO NOT charge you extra for your 4-legged children, and we DO NOT charge you a pet security deposit. IN EXCHANGE, we simply ask that they'd be well behaved & trained, supervised at all times, current on flea/tick meds, non-scratchers on doors/windows/furniture, to keep them off the new Lovesac couch, (or bring blankets for the couch), & off beds, keep off the fence, avoid digging in the yard and that you'd pick up after them in the yard & tidy up. Due to the fact that your pet is not familiar with his/her surroundings at the house, PLEASE bring a kennel in case you plan to leave him/her alone so that your dog does not scratch our doors, door frame and sliding glass doors.
*We cater to family groups and cannot accept reservations for vacationing students or house parties. We do not rent to students or to groups under 25, even if one or more parents or legally responsible adults accompany them.
Cleaning/linens/bath towels fee is $150.00
In the event that you need to cancel, we provide a full refund 60 days or more prior to arrival. Within 60 days there is no refund. Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is strongly recommended because you never know what unexpected life event or weather event can occur.
Up to a $300 damage option will be automatically charged to your credit card within 14 days of check out if any damage occurs.
Truly an 'Island Secret'! Very 'BEACHY' & fun 950sf traditional coastal cottage! Nothing fancy....but updated, sparkling clean, and extremely well-maintained!
Only 4 rows of homes between you and the beach! A short walk to the beach boardwalk located only a football field and a half away, (150 yards), at the end of 8th Street! Enjoy the lush & knarled coastal oaks on our 2nd floor covered porch or screened porch! When we have 10-15 knot winds from the south you'll enjoy listening to the ocean waves. Complete privacy from neighbors!
Our fully stocked kitchen offers stylish quartz solid-surface counters, under mount sink and white bead board cabinets!
The kitchen, dining, and comfortable living areas are all open to each other and overlook the deck & island vegetation.
Each room in the house is a fun coastal color! You're at the beach on an island and on vacation! Bead board ceilings too for that cottage feel! Two bedrooms and one bath are upstairs along with one bedroom and one bath conveniently located downstairs on the ground floor with a separate entrance. Perfect for two couples wanting a bit of privacy or adult children! There is a laundry room with a washer and dryer located downstairs too!
You have a extra large private hot/cold outdoor shower, park style charcoal grill and a large swivel charcoal grill, along with a fish cleaning sink & table located downstairs. The property entry at the street offers a 16' wide gate and a fully fenced yard! Yes, we love your 4-legged children and are pet friendly! You'll love the securely fenced & gated property for your dogs!
A short walk away is Regatta Park! This is a bay front park that offers parking, covered picnic tables, park style grills, a white sandy beach nestled on a cove, and a kayak launch site!
For a 3 minute drone video of our house, go to YouTube and type in: Island Secret, St. George Island
Follow our island and area on our FACEBOOK page! Type in "Our Little Secret on St. George Island".
Glenn & Lawson Smith would be honored to have you as guests at our 'Island Secret'! Please email Glenn through VRBO for further questions or to arrange your wonderful vacation on an island paradise!
Sorry no group gatherings allowed, even for day use, beyond the maximum occupancy of 5 people. Absolutely no occupancy beyond 5 people total, which includes children and infants.
Our other VRBO listing located near St. George Island is 60 minutes N.E. at beautiful Lake Talquin, VRBO 765447 and 1 hour north on a deep-water tributary of the Apalachicola River with your own boat ramp and dock. VRBO 5034655
NOTE:
3 night minimum stay requirement except during the peak summer season when we have a 7 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY REQUIREMENT. Summer season: 7 night minimum stay with Saturday to Saturday rentals.
Sorry, we do not offer a monthly rate.
If you bring your dog, unlike most vacation rental homes, we DO NOT charge you extra for your 4-legged children, and we DO NOT charge you a pet security deposit. IN EXCHANGE, we simply ask that they'd be well behaved & trained, supervised at all times, current on flea/tick meds, non-scratchers on doors/windows/furniture, to keep them off the new Lovesac couch, (or bring blankets for the couch), & off beds, keep off the fence, avoid digging in the yard and that you'd pick up after them in the yard & tidy up. Due to the fact that your pet is not familiar with his/her surroundings at the house, PLEASE bring a kennel in case you plan to leave him/her alone so that your dog does not scratch our doors, door frame and sliding glass doors.
*We cater to family groups and cannot accept reservations for vacationing students or house parties. We do not rent to students or to groups under 25, even if one or more parents or legally responsible adults accompany them.
Cleaning/linens/bath towels fee is $150.00
In the event that you need to cancel, we provide a full refund 60 days or more prior to arrival. Within 60 days there is no refund. Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is strongly recommended because you never know what unexpected life event or weather event can occur.
Up to a $300 damage option will be automatically charged to your credit card within 14 days of check out if any damage occurs.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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About the area
St. George Island
Located in St. George Island, this cottage is near the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St George Island, FL
What's nearby
- St. George Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- St. George Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
- St. George Island Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
- Port St. Joe Beach - 49 min drive - 66.6 km
- Indian Pass Beach - 52 min drive - 69.7 km
Restaurants
- Family Coastal Restaurant - 12 min drive
- Red Pirate - 10 min drive
- Eastpoint Beer Company - 11 min drive
- Blue Parrot - 3 min drive
- El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - 10 min drive
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Reviews
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Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
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23 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Shannon N.
17 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shannon N.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kyle S.
31 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kyle S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tyler A.
1 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tyler A.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert Z.
29 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jill D.
30 Nov, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jill D.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica R.
27 Oct, 2025
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Jessica R.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Beverly B.
23 Oct, 2025
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Beverly B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Danielle E.
3 Oct, 2025
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Danielle E.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Pam W.
27 Sept, 2025
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Pam W.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Crystal L.
20 Sept, 2025
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Crystal L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bekah W.
6 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great yard for pets
Bekah W.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
8/10 Good
Marlo T.
27 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Marlo T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diana H.
27 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Diana H.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey C.
17 Aug, 2025
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Jeffrey C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
lana b.
6 Sept, 2025
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lana b.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Cliff S.
17 Sept, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Laura Schultz S.
29 Jun, 2025
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Laura Schultz S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rayburn B.
1 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Rayburn B.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Trevor T.
22 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
fantastic
Trevor T.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
James B.
5 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
James B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy K.
20 Feb, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect fit for our needs
Jeremy K.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mitch W.
15 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great trip
Mitch W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Linda W.
13 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Christy r.
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About the host
Hosted by Glenn and Lawson Smith
Island Greetings, Friends! We both grew up around Tallahassee where we still live today and started enjoying nearby St. George Island as kids since the '60's. My wife has fond memories of the island while visiting her family's beach house on East Gorrie. Oh my, have things changed! Fortunately, with 16 of the island's 27 miles preserved along with low density zoning & height restrictions, our island will remain pristine.
I have treasured memories during Middle School in the mid-70's of a buddy & I camping for a week at a time on the beach at the end of the island, without a tent, miles from the nearest house, long before the state park existed.
Our first experience of building on the island was in 2004 when we custom built our dream home, a large 4 story beachy home with all the resort amenities imaginable. We later sold the home and desired to create a cozy island vacation experience that is perfect for a small family or couples that want an affordable get-a-way. The 2nd time around is the best, 'Island Secret'!
Lawson is a 4th generation FSU graduate and lifelong teacher while Glenn enjoyed hospitality in a long airline & travel agency career. Both careers allowed us to serve others & to understand peoples needs.
Our family of 7, (plus spouses and grandchildren), enjoy boating around the area, shelling, and spending time together on an island that they also grew up on!
We'd love for you to create memories too & experience St. George Island in a laid back setting and a relaxed island atmosphere.
Thank You for viewing our page! We hope that you'll be our guest at Island Secret!
Glenn & Lawson Smith
I have treasured memories during Middle School in the mid-70's of a buddy & I camping for a week at a time on the beach at the end of the island, without a tent, miles from the nearest house, long before the state park existed.
Our first experience of building on the island was in 2004 when we custom built our dream home, a large 4 story beachy home with all the resort amenities imaginable. We later sold the home and desired to create a cozy island vacation experience that is perfect for a small family or couples that want an affordable get-a-way. The 2nd time around is the best, 'Island Secret'!
Lawson is a 4th generation FSU graduate and lifelong teacher while Glenn enjoyed hospitality in a long airline & travel agency career. Both careers allowed us to serve others & to understand peoples needs.
Our family of 7, (plus spouses and grandchildren), enjoy boating around the area, shelling, and spending time together on an island that they also grew up on!
We'd love for you to create memories too & experience St. George Island in a laid back setting and a relaxed island atmosphere.
Thank You for viewing our page! We hope that you'll be our guest at Island Secret!
Glenn & Lawson Smith
Why they chose this property
We purchased this property as we love beach cottages! Not everyone wants to spend a small fortune for a short vacation. Why pay more?! Whether you're a couple, two couples, or a small family, you'll find everything you need at Island Secret in a fun and beachy surrounding!
What makes this property unique
Our family fell in love with this property because of it's privacy among native island vegetation and still being so close to the beach where you can enjoy the sounds of the waves. You can have family-or-friends time on the deck without seeing a neighboring house.
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