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Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly!

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Outdoor dining
Quaint and Cozy outdoor living, 2 blocks over from the beach walk over on 11th.
Beach
Beach/ocean view
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Eastpoint, FL
  • St. George Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • St George Lighthouse
  • St. George Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly!

Charming coastal cottage that offers a short walk to the beach and bay. Located on a secluded corner lot that offers a large outdoor living space and lots of privacy.

Our new kitchen offers stylish granite countertops, white cabinets, and new appliances.

The kitchen, living room, and sunroom are all open to each other and offer views of the two decks and the lush vegetation.

Two bedrooms and one bath. Perfect for a small family! Our laundry room includes a washer and dryer and has a separate entrance.

You will have an outdoor shower, plenty of deck space, and shady spaces for your faces!

This is a single story house that offers a handicapped ramp.

We love your 4-legged children and small pets are welcome.

This is the best bargain on the island!

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.

*We strongly recommend the purchase of trip insurance with trip interruption rider when booking this reservation.

There are three exterior security cameras on the property. If the cameras are removed or tampered with during the renters stay, a $500 fee will be assessed. All cameras are disabled upon arrival of guests.

Note: We cannot guarantee that an advertised amenity will be available for your use at the time of your arrival. Every effort is made to restore service.

Property manager

Dawn Graf
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
No cats allowed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is allowed outside of the house.
Please keep doors and windows shut when using air conditioning to prevent air conditioning units from leaking and locking up.
No parking off of the gravel driveway. There is a septic system in the sandy area off of the laundry room area.

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 deadlock

About the area

St. George Island

St. George Island is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Eastpoint, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • St. George Island Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Sikes Cut - 18 min drive - 9.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bj's Pizza & Subs - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly! located?

Situated in St. George Island, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from St. George Island Beach and within 3 miles (5 km) of St George Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse. St. George Island Visitor Center and Bryant Patton Bridge 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

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

Had a wonderful time!

Papa's Shack is close to the beach, is very comfortable, and is a perfect getaway. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy F.

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

2nd time - Just as pleased

Perfect cottage for a week of peace and rest. When you need a reset from everyday life, this is the perfect place! Very comfortable. Spent our days back and forth between the beach and napping.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie K.

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

Great house for pets

The house is set up to allow pets. No carpeting, very private and quiet and our dogs did great here when we left to fish on the beach, which is a short walk down the road.The house is not fancy but had everything we needed and extremely clean.Just an FYI - there were no toiletries or beach towels so bring your own if you stay.Owner was very quick to respond with my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Great little cottage!

This is a pleasant little private get away. It is nicely and very comfortably furnished with everything we needed! We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Charm and Character

In our current island world of high rise homes on stilts which are sorely lacking in charm and character, this delightful little cottage is a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne H.

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

Great location

We had a wonderful mini vacation and this was the perfect spot and time of year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

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

Weekend getaway

The property was very clean ! We will certainly be back. Very convenient to beach and restaurants. Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan C.

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

Vacation

Perfect for a couples get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon F.

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

Papa Shack

We had a great stay and will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph M.

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

Excellent Stay

This property was fantastic. Just secluded enough also very close to the beach and downtown. Perfect size for a small family. The host was great to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

privacy!

It was great to be so close to the beach and still have so much privacy! Loved the outdoor shower! It was perfect for the 2 of us and our pup, but personally I would have been uncomfortable if we were traveling with anyone else as we needed the spare bedroom to store our stuff, that and only 1 bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

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

Outstanding visit

My husband and I came down to celebrate his birthday. The owner is always easy to work with and papa shack has everything you need. Cozy and the beds are so comfortable. Allowed our dog to come and its very private. Close to beach and bay. 2nd time to rent papa shack And we will be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcia s.

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

Lovin’ me some Papa

First time stay and loved it! I have vacationed at the island for 12 years. This year, I needed something all on one level for my senior dog. Papa Shack was perfect! Cozy, comfortable and I loved the naturally enclosed yard. It was like my own private oasis. Nicely equipped and furnished. Will be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody P.

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

Beautiful property

Very peaceful, beautiful area. House was very clean and updated. We had a wonderful time
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madeline C.

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

Perfect for our family getaway

We celebrated my husbands birthday with our two small children. This was the perfect location and size for what we needed. The master bed is especially comfortable! Cute place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Great Time

Had a great stay at the Papa Shack. Loved the privacy, 5 minutes from just about everything. We will be back.👍😎
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Short and sweet

We really enjoyed staying on St. George again. Great house and location for a good rate. So happy our doggies were welcome! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

moneca b., canton,ga

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

Cute Cottage

We were so happy with how close we were to the beach . We also appreciated the beach wagon which made going to and from the beach much easier . Loved the decor , comfortable beds and the best air conditioning units in each room!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Quiet & Comfortable

The place was clean and neat, and it had all that was needed for a comfortable stay. A small suggested improvement, would be to install screens on the East & West window on the sun-porch so that evening breezes could be enjoyed without bugs intruding...
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

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

Wonderful Hidden Gem

First time VRBO user. Wonderful experience. Will use VRBO and would rent this cottage again. We were there for our 30th anniversary and it fit the bill perfectly. Within easy distance of the beach, birding and wonderful food.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe O., Athens, Georgia

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

Natural beauty

Great place nestled in some beautiful coastal scrub, very private and quiet. Short walk to beach. We rented a golf cart which was fun and a great way to check out the environs. Very clean and all the amenities were there. Loved the place and was a perfect place for our four.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom L.

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

Very private

We enjoyed our stay. The home was comfortable and well appointed. Beds were comfortable. A little further from the beach than I expected, but not a long walk
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T.

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

A FABULOUS property

This is the cutest bungalow, well done, well supplied, very clean, perfect location, very private and pretty property inside and outside. The owner was VERY easy to work and communicative. We had a great time on SGI and this property was perfect. We highly recommend staying here for a small family or even a couple ❤️
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey C.

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

A little oasis

My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this sweet little spot with our pups. Sometimes it made us feel like we were in a different world when we cut the lights on outside by the fire pit. We hope to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA C., Monterey Ky

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

Best Coastal Cottage

Our first time renting the PaPa Shack. We loved everything about the cottage decor, amenities, location. We will be back for sure. Tim and Rhonda
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Dawn Graf

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We are from Cincinnati Ohio and we love to travel and enjoy sharing our little slice of heaven in the Florida panhandle.

Why they chose this property

The neighborhood is in a quiet residential area and the cottage is on a corner lot surrounded by trees.

What makes this property unique

Our property is a throwback in time. Originally constructed in 1967 when few houses were on the island. When we renovated the cottage in 2017 we tried to modernize yet stay true to the beach house vibe and character of the cottage. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

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English

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