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Hakuna Matata, Beachfront Home on St. George Island ideal for families or groups

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Just a few steps to the beautiful beachfront
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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St. George Island, FL
  • St. George Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • St. George Lighthouse
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • St George Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Hakuna Matata, Beachfront Home on St. George Island ideal for families or groups

Come swim with the dolphins, fish from the beach, walk the white sands of St. George Island, or relax on the hammock in this newly remodeled home. Your whole family will enjoy this spacious beachfront house.

Wake up to magnificent sunrises and take in awesome sunsets from the open sundecks or recline with a book on the large shaded deck.

Prepare your fresh catch in the well-equipped kitchen furnished with all new stainless appliances.

This uncrowded beach offers the perfect getaway for some relaxation or for that big family get together.

Monthly rates available for Jan and Feb


Keywords: Beachfront House

Property manager

Sam and Peggy Mahdavi

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. George Island

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in East End, a neighbourhood in St. George Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park, while St. George Lighthouse and Dixie Theatre are cultural highlights. 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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St. George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Pelican Reef - 11 min drive - 7.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poppi D's Florida Grill & Pies - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hakuna Matata, Beachfront Home on St. George Island ideal for families or groups pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hakuna Matata, Beachfront Home on St. George Island ideal for families or groups?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hakuna Matata, Beachfront Home on St. George Island ideal for families or groups?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hakuna Matata, Beachfront Home on St. George Island ideal for families or groups located?

Located in East End, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 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 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lee E.

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

Good to be back at SGI

We returned to St. George Island after a 10-year hiatus. This house was the perfect choice - the location was ideal and it was spacious, well-outfitted, and quiet. We've never seen so many dolphins in the water, and our view from the front porch couldn't have been better. Thankfully, St. George Island hasn't changed in the last 10 years. Being at Hakuna Matata made it even more memorable. The only thing we would have changed is to have stayed longer!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

jennifer m.

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

Outstanding Property

This is a beautifully appointed home, well maintained and thoughtfully and completely outfitted for your family vacation. Owners quickly responsive to any questions. The kitchen is equipped to handle any cooking desired. Beautiful views with roll out of bed beach access. Comfortable beds - all our group commented how well they slept. 360 degree porch with Adirondack chairs and hammock to relax and watch the dolphin. Two outside showers to de-sand on the way back inside. We didn’t want to leave and definitely would recommend. We will be coming back. Also has a great library and games, but we were too busy playing on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful home. Great location.

Great floor plan for our group of nine. Located close to the center of the island, so the teenagers could hop on bikes and go get food, ice cream, shop, etc. Pleased to find beach chairs, boogie boards and hammocks for our use. Only minor complaint was the number of towels in the bathrooms. Kitchen had everything we could possibly need. We had one of our best family vacations ever. Highly recommend Hakuna Matata!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trish P., Athens, AL USA

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

Hakuna Matata

This beautiful home was perfect for our family! The owners were very helpful and easy to work with. We loved the location. In 35 years of visiting the island, this kitchen was the most well stocked of all the houses we have stayed in. We had an absolutely fabulous trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert D., Ann Arbor

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

Great stay

Really enjoyed the house and the location. Perfect getaway after the craziness of the past year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M., Tallahassee, FL

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

Weekend with friends

Hakuna Matata was the perfect house and perfect location on St. George for our couples/friends weekend! Just steps to the beach, great porch for relaxing and dolphin watching, and plenty of space for five couples. The kitchen had everything we needed and plenty of sitting space in the dining and kitchen areas. We played in the surf, walked the beach, sat on the shore, relaxed on the hammocks and chairs on the porch, and rode bikes. We love St. George and we love this house!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

jon c.

Great place

Exactly as advertised. Nice stay. Definitely will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M., Tallahassee, FL

Great family reunion in a wonderful beach house!!!!

We enjoyed our time at this beautiful house on St. George Island. Family reunion in a house large enough for all to be comfortable and just steps from the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

mary b.

Heaven

My friends and I stay here every year to get away from it all. We have such a wonderful time. The house is beautiful and has ample space for all of us. We are never in need of anything and enjoy ourselves immensely. You should try it! Coco
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy T.

The perfect home for families and friends.

The owners strive to have our vacation stay rejuvenating and relaxing all at the same time. The home is very accommodating and spacious, we had everything we needed at our disposal. Add in an incredible beach, glorious sunrises and sunsets, and amazing star viewings, memories are made here. Definitely hope to return to Hakuna Matata!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Awesome!

This is my favorite vacation home ever! The house is awesome, the beach is grand and the owner was extremely accommodating. We had the time of our lives! We are going to try to get this property on a yearly basis!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful home to vacation in!

Hakuna Matata is a wonderful home-away-from-home place to stay!! So much space, we weren't tripping over each other. Loved the pocket doors to block off a sleeping area so one could wake up and move around without waking others. The beach view can't be beat! Loved watching the dolphins from the porch while enjoying a wonderful breeze! I will be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Cathie S., STONE MOUNTAIN, GA, USA

My Expectations and Disappointment

1) Having driven for 9 hours, and unpacked for another hour, I was ready for sleep. I did not expect that we would first have to put sheets on the beds. Upon questioning Peggy the owner, she said she had advised the housekeeper to leave the sheets folded on the beds, since she never knows how many or which beds will be used. I reminded Peggy that regardless of how many we used, we had paid for all of the beds. 2) I expect the option of taking a hot shower or bath, not just a warm one. We requested that the thermostat for the downstairs hot water heater be raised, but Peggy replied that they had used the house the week-end before and the water temp was just fine. She does not have a management company or local representative on call. Her local plumber does not have a key to the hot water heater room, and he charges $90 an hour. She would not be driving over from Tallahassee to help. 3) When we couldn’t get the DVD player to work, she confirmed that there was no one local to help us. 4) There was a strong fishy smell in the upstairs master, which Peggy attributed to the septic tank. She said to turn on the hot water for a long time to dissipate the smell. Considering the high rental price, my expectation is for Peggy to provide a portable air purifier or have the septic tank pumped out. (We’ve visited St. George Island many times, and have never had a septic tank odor.) If you focus your decision on the beauty of the location and the pretty pictures of the home, you’ll be fine with this choice. But if you share my expectations, consider a different property. I can’t recommend Hakuna Matata.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom B., McDonough, Georgia

Comfortable

Hakuna Matata is the ultimate laid back beach house. Large, spacious....lotsa elbow room....best back porch ever...stargazing....milky way...kids loved the hammock...beach fire??? Try that in Destin...fresh fish grilled at the beach...surf fishing...fried shrimp on the back porch...white sand clear water....chillin all day....tired children...happy wife!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great Rental!

Marvelous house, right on the beach, we had barbecues, fireworks, and a bonfire. The house is gorgeous and the Master bedroom's balcony is the place to be to see the most beautiful sunrises ever! I highly recommend this property.

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