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BAYFT HOME, HEATED POOL NEAR SGI, C’BELLE & APALACH BOOKING FALL ‘25

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Beach area great for kayaking or surf fishing; house in background across Hwy 98
Large screened pool overlooking bay
Large, open kitchen—great for entertaining!!
Open living area with big screen TV & electric fireplace.
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Carrabelle, FL
  • Pelican Reef
  • Carrabelle Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • St. George Island Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

BAYFT HOME, HEATED POOL NEAR SGI, C’BELLE & APALACH BOOKING FALL ‘25

This home is located just outside of downtown Eastpoint towards Carrabelle, overlooks St. George Sound and has 140' of bay frontage. The property has a private, sandy beach area across 98 from house and shallow water for about 500 feet out. Easy kayak/canoe/paddle board launching. Great crabbing; redfish, flounder, mackerel, and sea trout fishing (wade or kayak). Fish out front all year long; duck hunting in fall/winter right in front of the home; deer/bear hunting back of property in fall/winter. Property backs up to state forest. Large screened in pool that can be heated in cool months for additional fee. (Pool will not be heated unless weather reports indicate temperatures 60 degrees or warmer. Pool heats to approximately 20 degrees over air temps. Comfortable swimming temperatures are between 84 and 89 degrees or 78 to 84 if swimming for fitness). New deck great for viewing bay and sunbathing. Outdoor park-style charcoal BBQ grill. Screened porch w/water view to enjoy outdoor coffee, wine or dining. Minutes from St. George Island, Carrabelle, Eastpoint and Apalachicola where you can find grocery stores, restaurants, seafood markets and shopping. Master has queen bed, private bath w/walk in ceramic tile shower, TV and separate sitting area w/bay view. One guest room w/queen bed and one w/2 twin beds share bath w/walk in ceramic tile shower. Open floor plan w/bar seating, living room and large dining table w/bay view. Large flat screen TV w/Direct in living area; Streaming YouTube TV in living area and all bedrooms. Fiber optic WiFi. Fully equipped kitchen has ceramic cooktop, oven, microwave, coffee maker and dishwasher. Washer/dryer. This is a pet friendly home but please be respectful of our neighbors who also have dogs. Leashes and cleanup required. Adequate parking and turn around area for vehicles and your boat. Bring your own boat or charter w/a guide. Bay fishing, flats, offshore and freshwater. Small fish cleaning area at side of house. This home, as most waterfront homes in Eastpoint, sits across Highway 98 from the bay. We own the land on both sides of the highway. St. George Island is 15 minutes away offering pet friendly, white sandy beaches, lighthouse (self tour), SGI State Park (no pets) w/bath houses, picnic shelters, shallow boat launching, hiking, biking (rentals available). In Eastpoint, Lynn's Quality Oysters is a great seafood market and casual restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the bay. The Red Pirate is another good casual restaurant with mini-golf and live music at the outdoor bar. Apalachicola is 15 minutes away offering boutique/antique shopping, oyster bars, fine dining, historical downtown and waterfront touring. Carrabelle, historic deepwater fishing village, is less than 10 minutes away and offers several small marinas, a public, pet-friendly, white sandy beach w/bathhouse and picnic area great for lounging, swimming or walking, Crooked River Lighthouse, WWII Museum, restaurants, grocery store, and water ferry to Dog Island. For golfers, St. James Bay world class golf course and Audubon Signature Sanctuary is about 20 minutes away and is open to the public Tuesday thru Sunday. GPS equipped golf carts, 2 practice putting greens, full size driving range and full round course. Restaurant and full service bar on site. Wakulla Springs State Park (site where Creature from the Black Lagoon and early Tarzan were filmed) is a great, inexpensive day trip for all ages about one hour from the home. It's worth the trip. Park offers swimming/diving platforms in the clear spring, a restaurant and gift shop/ice cream bar, and guided boat tours to view fish, gators, birds, turtles and manatees up close. Visit the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve about 10 minutes away from the house towards SGI. Admission is FREE. Open Tuesday thru Saturday from 9-4. Park is pet friendly (but no dogs in buildings). Educational and interactive exhibits, aquariums, nature boardwalks, fishing pier, and Millender Park provides public access to picnic pavilions and bayshore beach. Property is surrounded by Tate's Hell State Forest consisting of 202,000 acres supporting 12 major habitats, great for hiking, birding and other wildlife/plant viewing. Visit the Boardwalk overlooking drawf cypress in Tate’s Hell. Common animals such as gators, wildcats, deer and bear are found in the area. Another great day trip is to the end of Indian Pass (40 minutes away) where you can launch your kayak and paddle to St. Vincent's National Wildlife Refuge, an island that is a haven for endangered wildlife such as bald eagles, sea turtles, red wolves and Asiatic elk. Several boat rentals nearby. Bait and tackle shops nearby. 4 fishing kayaks. Basketball goal and corn hole boards for your use or to entertain the kids while you cook your daily catch. Beach umbrella and chairs for guest use along w few beach/pool toys. Minimum stay is 7 days from Memorial Day thru July 31st. If you are unfamiliar with the bay area of Eastpoint, I encourage you to message me to make sure this home is right for you. The bay is not the same as “beachfront” and not many people swim in this area of the bay. But if you are looking for a relaxing vacation in "old Florida" with a variety of activities close by, this home has it all!

Property manager

Michelle Vaughan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pool can be heated for additional fee

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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
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

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eastpoint

Located in Eastpoint, this holiday home is on the beach. Camp Gordon Johnston Museum and Carrabelle History Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Crooked River Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Carrabelle, FL

What's nearby

  • Carrabelle Beach - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Crooked River Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve - 13 min drive - 14.7 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 22 min drive - 25.8 km
  • St. George Island Beach - 32 min drive - 33.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Poppi D's Florida Grill & Pies - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Barber's Seafood - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bayside Seafood - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beach Pit - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does BAYFT HOME, HEATED POOL NEAR SGI, C’BELLE & APALACH BOOKING FALL ‘25 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is BAYFT HOME, HEATED POOL NEAR SGI, C’BELLE & APALACH BOOKING FALL ‘25 pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BAYFT HOME, HEATED POOL NEAR SGI, C’BELLE & APALACH BOOKING FALL ‘25?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BAYFT HOME, HEATED POOL NEAR SGI, C’BELLE & APALACH BOOKING FALL ‘25?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is BAYFT HOME, HEATED POOL NEAR SGI, C’BELLE & APALACH BOOKING FALL ‘25 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Eastpoint holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Crooked River Lighthouse, Carrabelle Beach and Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve. Camp Gordon Johnston Museum and Bryant Patton Bridge are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Christmas at thanksgiving

Fun time
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

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

Great Location and Pool

We enjoyed our stay. The pool was amazing. We went over to St. George for beaches and restaurants. Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space and relax.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nathalie D.

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

Beautiful pool!

The pool is by far the best thing about this house. It's cold even on hot days, shaded.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jena W.

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

Great spot on gulf

Great house, great location, my family and I had a lot of fun. Overall was a great stay! The owner was great with communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard A.

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

All around family friendly

Very neat and clean. Had everything a family needs for a fun vacation. We needed no stairs, pool, on the beach and dog friendly. All requirements were met. Bring lots of food as East Point restaurants kind of pricy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey O.

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

Extremely fun and relaxing vacation with my family !

This was such a clean and inviting home to enjoy on our family vacation . We are already planning another trip to go back. The owner was very friendly and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stella O., LaFollette

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

Relaxing

Absolutely love the huge pool
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aura S.

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

Great! We will be back!

Everything was terrific! Great pool! Great view! Great house!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

Relaxing and Fun Stay for our Family

Relaxing stay for our family of 5. Kids enjoyed swimming in the pool, kayaking, and playing cornhole and basketball. Great views of bay from pool and deck area, and dining and master bedroom area. St George beach area is a short 10-15 minute drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW Y.

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

Really enjoyed the pool!

Us and our pup enjoyed this house. The owner was quick to respond with any issues we had. We really liked that the pool and porch were screened in to keep the bugs away. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

sheryl v.

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

Ladies week

Property was wonderful. Excellent view of gulf. With a private pool
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Summer outing

Had a great time. Pool was wonderful. Liked looking out dining room and seeing water/coast line. Host could add a few hooks in jack and Jill bath. When 4 share could use additional space to hang towels Also know there is washing machine but expectations on vacation is not doing laundry so a couple extra bath towels would be nice. But if ever in the area again would definitely stay again Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

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

Beautiful sunrise!

Lovely home on a beautiful bay. Everything we needed. The private pool was a real treat! My family and I really enjoyed our stay and would love to return. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Fishing & Fun

The property was spot-on to the description given by owners. The views were beautiful, fishing was easy-access and the house was spacious and very clean with plenty of parking. The owner was very clear with their instructions and very quick to respond to any questions that we had. The only issue we had was the garbage pickup did not pick up when they were supposed to and the signs posted that there are bears was not a lie. Our overall experience was nothing short of perfect and we can’t wait to visit again in the near future!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Winter 2023

This property had everything and more. We loved the area and how close fresh markets and the beaches were. Everything in this area is quite pet friendly as well. The pool was just perfect! We are booked again for next year! Thank you for hosting!
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen & Larry F.

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

Perfect for Us

This property was perfect for us (four adults). The house was very clean and spacious, with a very nice view of the water from the enclosed patio, as well as the large deck. It's out of town far enough to be considered 'country', yet just a jaunt away from town. The host was very quick to respond to two questions we had, and she is very pleasant to work with. We will definitely book again next time we are in the Apalachicola area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Max Relax

It was perfect! The Guys enjoyed the fishing, and the rest of us enjoyed the deck and the pool. The kitchen was fully stocked. We were able w travel with our fur-baby family. The catch of the day provided one of our meals, plus we were able to barbecue on a stationary grill perfectly placed deck side and pool area. Looking forward to visiting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley V.

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

Amazing view

This house has an amazing view of the bay. The house was nice and plenty big enough for 5 adults and our dogs. We enjoyed swimming in the covered swimming pool. There is lots of wild life to discover in the bay. We found a few different species of crabs, we say a sting ray, a lot of fish and a starfish. It was nice get away from everything very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Theresa L.

Fun quiet space for a low-key vacation

My family of 4 loved this cute home for our low-key vacation. It is tucked away from the bustle of the commercialized version of Florida. The owners were very responsive to our needs and were thoughtful in checking in on us the first day. The house has beach chairs and umbrella, 4 fishing kayaks, and a great pool for all to enjoy. We stayed in March, so it was a bit chilly to swim, but we still had a great time. The best part of the stay was the bayfront property that you could walk out to for sunrise and sunsets. Kids loved it! We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

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

A little slice of heaven

We were delighted with our stay at Michelle's property in Eastpoint. The house was roomy, comfortably decorated, immaculately clean, and every item needed for a restful trip was provided. The house is close to so many things to do, including half a dozen parks (state, national, and local preserves), SGI beach, and Apalachicola. The view of the sound was so beautiful, it was a delight to have breakfast watching dawn break. And the stars at night were AMAZING, we could see the bands of the Milky Way. As a bonus, we were there for the Monarch Butterfly migration, and there were thousands of butterflies all over the place. It was wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Quiet and Beautiful Views!

We had a great time and the pool was very refreshing every day! My husband kayaked a lot with the bay directly across the street. Several restaurants close by especially if you want some great oysters! Both beaches are within 10-15 minute drive. Very peaceful property where you feel like you are a way from it all but still so close to beaches, restaurants and shopping. We also took an airboat ride with Captain Cook and I highly recommend! It was a blast! Only recommendation I have for future renters is to bring bug spray because this is a secluded area in a national forest! Thanks for sharing your lovely home and property with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Lovely stay

We just got back from staying here for a week for spring break. We really enjoyed staying in a less commercialized area of Florida. We swam, walked the beach, relaxed & took little excursions to Carrabelle and St. George's Island. It was a great house for us to stay in. Especially love that they allowed dogs. My parents came down with us and had their yellow lab along. He loved it down there. Love that it had the kayaks there. We took them out a couple of times. The house also has beach chairs, beach towels, beach umbrellas. It was the perfect house for us because my daughter loved the pool and our son loved the bay
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Angie H.

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

Spring Break 2021

The home is just as the photos show. We enjoyed our stay and would recomend to anyone looking for a good family friendly area to enjoy some time in the sun. This was our first time to use VRBO and the process was very smooth. Make sure to pack a few essentials such as toilet paper, trash bags, paper towels, laundry detergent, extra wash clothes, handsoap, shampoo and of course your food and drinks. We had a minor issue with pool heat but the owner took care of it VERY promptly. I would have given an overall rating of five out of five but the master bed was in need of a new mattress. the current one had very bad indentations on both sides.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Gregory D.

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

Great Getaway

I really enjoyed my stay. The main issue with the property was the internet usage. The internet was not accessible for my stay at the property. I made this known to the property manager and they informed me that they would be reaching out to the provider but there was no resolution during my stay. The property is really remote and I should have been more prepared for that aspect of the trip but I was not. I do recommend the property as it is a perfect spot for disconnecting and relaxing and look forward to using the property for just that in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Most relaxing vacation!!!

My husband has family that lives in Eastpoint and we were going to visit them and have vacation. This house is perfect!! It's between Eastpoint and Carabelle and is very secluded. You have to be looking to find it. The house was wonderful. My husband, daughter, and I each had a bedroom. :) Anything we needed for the house, it was there. My biggest want from this vacation was the pool and I was not disappointed. It was wonderful. Even better when I found the night time lights. I have no desire to swim with the fishes, and this was the perfect solution. I could see the bay from the backporch and enjoy nice, clean water to float in all day. To me, the advertisement for this house was clear that the house was across the highway from their beach access. I read reviews that seemed surprised. But, it's so easy to get to if you want to spend time out there. And if you do, they have any kind of equipment you may want. They had crab cages, kayaks/paddles, beach chairs. Michelle was quick to respond to any questions. Even the cleaning ladies were wonderful. I thought checkout was at 11 and they showed up at 10 but said not to worry. We were a bag or two from being finished and got on out of there. Very sweet ladies. This house was by far the best deal I've found down in the St. George Island area. I hope to make this house a regular vacation place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Vaughan

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We reside on a lake in the North Georgia Mountains. We recently purchased this property and took over the rentals. This is our first adventure with vacation rentals.

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property after staying here for our family vacation. We chose this area because it is close to beautiful beaches, great boating/fishing and away from the crowds. The kids love kayaking/fishing in the bay and hitting the pool when it gets hot. In the cooler months, the property is a great spot for hunting.

What makes this property unique

This home is conveniently located near so many great outdoor activities all year round.

Languages:

English

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