Located near the beach, this holiday home is in East End, a neighbourhood in St. George Island. St. George Lighthouse and Orman House Historic State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and St. George Island Beach. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
St. George Island Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Port St. Joe Beach - 46 min drive - 67.4 km
Indian Pass Beach - 49 min drive - 70.4 km
Restaurants
FatDaddy’s Smokehouse and Grill - 15 min drive
Red Pirate - 11 min drive
El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - 11 min drive
BJ's Pizza and Subs - 4 min drive
Family Coastal Restaurant - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Family Friendly, Easy Beach Access Across the Street! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Family Friendly, Easy Beach Access Across the Street!?
As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Friendly, Easy Beach Access Across the Street! on 28 November 2026 start from NZ$3,090, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Family Friendly, Easy Beach Access Across the Street!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family Friendly, Easy Beach Access Across the Street!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Friendly, Easy Beach Access Across the Street!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Family Friendly, Easy Beach Access Across the Street! located?
Located in East End, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of St. George Island Beach, St. George Island Visitor Center and St. George Lighthouse. Bryant Patton Bridge and St. George Island Fishing Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Island Sand Dollar is a cozy family beach house. Great access to the beach, which had a gentle drop off. The kitchen was exceptionally well set up. We cooked several meals there and had everything we needed.
We loved the house! Great location, well stocked kitchen, very clean and comfortable. There was a veach wagon, chairs, beach toys and beach towels available for us to use. The beach access was just across the road and took only 2 or 3 minutes to get from our door out the the beach! We will definitely stay again!
This was our second time staying at the Island Sand Dollar, excellent location and we can’t wait to return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jeff B.
19 October 2026
Great place to stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The property was comfortable, updated and well provisioned with almost everything we needed. Some improvements that are needed: 1. Stairs need lighting. Very dark going down them during night. 2. The path directly across from property was nearly impassable and grown over. 3. Both can openers - electric and hand type were useless need replaced. There was not an extra toilet paper roll on the shared bathroom. Small things, but worth a mention for corrective action. Thanks Island San Dollar, we would definitely rent again!
Good spot close to State park and just a few steps to the beach.
Good for the whole family, we had a fantastic week.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 April 2024
<3 We're glad you had a great time and hope your family can come back and visit soon!!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lamia W.
26 May 2026
Beautiful Property
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We had a blast staying at Forgotten Shores husband 50th birthday. The home is walking distance to the beach, great restaurants nearby. The home was very clean, the rooms are comfortable and plenty of necessities for our stay. We will definitely book again.
The Island Sand Dollar was perfect for our stay in February. The proximity to the beach is only a few steps across the street. We did contact management one time and they quickly & efficiently supplied what we were missing.
This beach house is really bright, welcoming, and relaxing. The location is perfect, and the beach at Saint George Island is beautiful! We would love to come back sometime and would highly recommend this place.
We enjoyed our long weekend away and found it to be just what we thought it would be per the description. Location was perfect. Thank you for having us!
We very much enjoyed our stay at The Island Sand Dollar. It was very comfortable and well-appointed for our party of 4. The location is fantastic, just a quick walk to the beach. Communication was also very good. We look forward to another visit. Thank you for sharing this cute cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patricia M.
20 June 2023
Great location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great location across street from beach. Very clean and well maintained.
The location of this property was just amazing! Steps from the beach and ocean views when you wake up! The property was clean and was well stocked for a VRBO. I would stay here again and I would also recommend to others. There are steps, so if you're not able to use steps this could be a difficult property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Theresa W.
5 September 2024
Loved our stay!
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This house was so cute and beachy. We loved our stay. It was clean and the booking was easy and they have been extremely helpful to make sure our stay was enjoyable. Highly Recommend!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer V.
2 July 2017
Very nice, well appointed and right across the street from the beach!
Very clean and nicely decorated. We had everything we needed except a garbage disposal. Loved the sitting area and hammock under the house. Short easy walk to the beach. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Jennifer, thanks for the kind words. Garbage disposal isn't a good idea with the septic systems required on the island, but I do understand your missing it. Glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again.
Don
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patricia M.
22 June 2025
Happy times
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our third straight year staying at this home. We love Island sand and the close proximity getting to the beach. Our family of six have another wonderful vacation.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
A guest from Alexandria, VA
21 August 2025
Beautiful place to spend some time
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The house was very nice, clean and well kept. The appliances were all modern and functioned well, the proximity to the beach (right across the street) was perfect and my family had a great time. The location is very quite and perfect for a family get away, very little traffic on the roads and plenty of room on the beach to spread out.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Josh W.
30 May 2017
Perfect size, perfect location, great value
My family of 5 includes three young children. The house was perfect for our family size, and we loved the easy beach access! The kitchen was great, the beds and furniture were comfortable, and the hammock below the house was a huge hit. It felt so homey that my kids didn't want to leave! We would absolutely stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a great house at a great value on St. George Island.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Josh,
Your words put a smile on my face. I loved, "the kids didn't want to leave". Bring the family back. I hope you guys make staying at ISD a ritual.
Don
The property was perfect for my husband and I and 1 another couple. This was the 2nd time that we have stayed at the Island Sand Dollar and was just as impressive as it was 4 years ago. The kitchen was supplied with everything that we needed to cook dinner with. The house was perfect and spotless and we will be staying again. Thank you for listing it and allowing us to stay there. BTW I replaced the batteries in the bedroom & my husband repaired the handle on the toilet. TY again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen H.
26 February 2023
Enjoyed our week
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This was our first time to rent with Forgotten Shores and we had a wonderful experience. Island Sand Dollar was a great choice for us. It's a smaller house with a bright, cheery and homey feel with everything we needed. Access to the beach is right across the drive. We would love to come back and extend our stay for a month next time.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kasey W.
27 July 2025
Perfect property for our family
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
The Island Sand Dollar was the cutest home for me and my family. The living room area was very spacious, the kitchen was well stocked with all the cooking utensils one would need, and the beach decor and furnishings had all the beach feels that we were hoping for. The home is located just across the street from the beach via a sandy path that felt like our own the entire stay. The outside seating on the deck and under the house made perfect little spots to unwind and relax after a long day at the beach. We would definitely stay at the Island Sand Dollar again.