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Adorable Cottage! Fun, colorful, gated/fenced, meticulously maintained! Privacy!

Cottage in St. George Island with kitchen and balcony

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"Front" of the home facing south featuring the covered balcony living space.
A tropical oasis
The entry breezeway. Welcome!
Downstairs bedroom/bath and laundry room entrance
Front breezeway & sitting area. BIG outdoor shower @ left. Bdrm/laundry @ right

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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St George Island, FL
  • Place, St. George Island Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, St George Lighthouse
  • Place, St. George Lighthouse
    ‪3 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.


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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We welcome well behaved children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well trained and behaved pets welcome. See policy
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside or outside near open door/window

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 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.
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St George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • St. George Island Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sikes Cut - 20 min drive - 10.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Red Pirate - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Pizza and Subs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Cottage! Fun, colorful, gated/fenced, meticulously maintained! Privacy! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Adorable Cottage! Fun, colorful, gated/fenced, meticulously maintained! Privacy!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Cottage! Fun, colorful, gated/fenced, meticulously maintained! Privacy!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Cottage! Fun, colorful, gated/fenced, meticulously maintained! Privacy! located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of St. George Island Beach and St George Lighthouse. St. George Lighthouse and St. George Island Visitor Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 250 out of 266 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 266 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 266 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 266 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 266 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bekah W.

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

great yard for pets

great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat stay! Love it! We can bring our dogs and love it! Everything is awesome and we can’t wait go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 4th visit to this home in 2 years. Everything was perfect! Look forward to visiting again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marlo T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really good time. We enjoyed the house and location to the beach a lot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a fantastic time as always. Third time at island Secret. We love it and will be back. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lana b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the fact we could bring our fur babies, they were safe with the drive through gate and fencing. Really enjoyed the folage around cottage, it makes it very private and cooler. Everything we could have needed was there for us. Very short walk to the beach.We will definitely be returning for another visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rayburn B.

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

Island secret

Enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Cliff S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as expected. Glenn was easy to communicate with and was very prompt to answer questions by text. Very well equipped with everything we needed. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor T.

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

fantastic

great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Schultz S.

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

Wonderful SGI Vacation

Second time at this clean, comfortable beach cottage. We enjoyed our stay and really appreciate the quiet, yet conveniently located home. This is a special place- and feels like home-away-from-home. We hope to come back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this beach house! My teenager loved the more private room on the ground floor. This feels like a home away from home. All the eclectic decor outside was charming. Peaceful. Plenty of spaces to spread out and just have some quiet time to yourself. Super easy walk to the beach and right at public beach access. Bed was comfortable. Everything we needed was there and we felt very nestled in and secluded. Seems this may be an older house that was updated perfectly - job well done. My ONLY complaint is the water pressure in the shower was pitiful but that was so miniscule compared to everything else that was perfect. Very, very clean. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit was very comfortable and clean. We loved the decor. Walk to the beach was doable for this 78 yr old. Especially important to me was the comfort of the bed and they were very comfortable. I slept well every night. My 16 yr old granddaughter loved her separate room. Privacy is very important to her!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy K.

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

Perfect fit for our needs

We had a lovely time here! The location was great, we enjoyed the walk to the beach each day. The property was very comfortable for the two of us and our dogs. We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaw S.

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

Annual winter stay on SGI

This was our second time staying at Island Secret and it will not be out last. We enjoy everything about this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch W.

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

Great trip

Second stay at island secret…we’ve already booked the third and now we’re talking about the fourth. Super clean and extremely private. Owners are very responsive and easy to work with. We’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Nice place

Great communication with owner and I understand now why the property is rated 10/10. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya M.

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

Loved it

Stayed 7 nights close to the beach and very close to bayside too and close too shopping and restaurants we loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Cozy and comfortable

Nice little tucked away gem! Close to everything but private. Enjoyed it so much, staying there again in October
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lee B.

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

Perfect for Pups

We enjoyed our stay, thank you!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Walt F.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Loved our stay. Excellent location on the island. Enjoyed the property with all its different places to relax. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marita E.

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

Tropical tree house

We LOVED this place. It was everything we expected and more! Comfy, close to everything, clean, private, and had everything we needed. We had a place booked for next year but cancelled 2 days into our stay here so we could rebook with Glen and Lawson. If you want fancy don't stay here.. but if you want to walk in and feel right at home at a very reasonable and affordable price..this is your place! Thanks a bunch to our fabulous hosts!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan P.

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

Lovin’ Island Secret!

Great stay. Everything was as described. Well stocked kitchen, comfortable beds, great yard for our dogs.Communication with owners was prompt and helpful.Will stay again!
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Suzanne B.

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

Xmas 2024

Enjoyed overall
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Sgi

Nice very private. Very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda K., Florida/Minnesota

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

Cozy and comfortable

Perfect place for a fall getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Glenn and Lawson Smith

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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

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.

Languages:

English

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