SoulShine - Beach Front, Private Swimming Pool, Pet Friendly!
Beautiful 'Old Florida'' style beach house offers ground level living and gorgeous Gulf views in the popular East Gulf Beaches neighborhood, private heated pool (for a fee) and a private boardwalk to the sugar white sand beaches of St. George Island! The charming interiors of this vacation home feature an open living/dining/kitchen area with fabulous coastal decor and accommodations for 14. This home is pet friendly, so bring your whole crew (dogs only)! This Gulf Beaches neighborhood is popular with Forgotten Coast visitors with its 'Old Florida' vibe and relaxed atmosphere. SoulShine is close to Island shops, restaurants, nightlife, St. George Lighthouse Museum and playground, fishing pier, multi-use path and State Park! Shopping, dining, and entertainment options abound in historic Apalachicola, just 30 minutes by car. Enjoy fabulous Beachfront living at SoulShine, whether relaxing by the private pool or swimming or paddle boarding in the clear Gulf waters, you'll be in your happy place at this wonderful vacation home!
OUTSIDE SoulShine features covered concrete parking, a fish cleaning area, park-style grill, sparkling private pool (heated for a fee) with spa style seating and private boardwalk to St. George Island's award winning, unspoiled beaches. This is an amazing Island location with convenient ground level beach living.
INSIDE A beautifully decorated open living/dining/kitchen area features high vaulted ceilings, lots of natural light and beach views. SoulShine has a soothing coastal vibe and room for your group to relax and enjoy life on Island time. The living area is a perfect gathering spot and offers lots of comfy seating, and the sleeper sofa (queen) offers an additional sleeping space. The 55" flat screen TV (cable) is perfect for movie nights and watching sports! The dining area is decorated with shiplap which extends the coastal chic vibe. The large dining table seats 10 and features an elegant chandelier above. More seating for 4 at meal time is available at the large kitchen island. SoulShine's kitchen is stocked with everything needed to prepare beachside feasts, stainless appliances, a Keurig, lots of fabulous counter space and coastal views. The large center island is great for visiting with the chef and relaxing with your morning coffee, taking in the sounds of the surf and watching the rising sun. The laundry room is adjacent to the kitchen area. Sleeping accommodations: South facing queen master bedroom with high ceilings, flat screen TV and stunning Gulf views, the bunk room (3 twins, 1 queen) with flat screen TV and North facing king master bedroom with flat screen TV, seating area and views of the private pool area. Finally, the Gulf facing king bedroom has a flat screen TV, amazing views of the Gulf and shares the full bathroom in the hall.
AMENITIES AND GUIDELINES Dogs welcome: No cats, the owner is allergic!
Bed Sizes: 2 Kings, 1 Queen, 2 Triple Bunk Beds (Twin over queen), 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa
Pets are welcome with a $150 fee per pet. Optional pool heating is available for $75 per night.
Your beach vacation rental through St. George Island Vacations includes a beach gear credit that can be applied to beach chairs, umbrellas, bicycles, paddleboards, kayaks, beach wagons and more!
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
St. George Island
Located on the beach, this holiday home is in East End, a neighbourhood in St. George Island. St. George Lighthouse and St George Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Sailing, surfing/body boarding and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
St. George Island Visitor Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Bryant Patton Bridge - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Port St. Joe Beach - 48 min drive - 65.3 km
Restaurants
FatDaddy’s Smokehouse and Grill - 13 min drive
Red Pirate - 9 min drive
Family Coastal Restaurant - 11 min drive
Blue Parrot - 16 min walk
The Beach Pit - 16 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Does SoulShine - Beach Front, Private Swimming Pool, Pet Friendly! have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at SoulShine - Beach Front, Private Swimming Pool, Pet Friendly!?
As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SoulShine - Beach Front, Private Swimming Pool, Pet Friendly! on 23 August 2026 start from NZ$801, 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.
Is SoulShine - Beach Front, Private Swimming Pool, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at SoulShine - Beach Front, Private Swimming Pool, Pet Friendly!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at SoulShine - Beach Front, Private Swimming Pool, Pet Friendly!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at SoulShine - Beach Front, Private Swimming Pool, Pet Friendly!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is SoulShine - Beach Front, Private Swimming Pool, Pet Friendly! located?
Nestled on the beach, this East End holiday home is within a 15-minute walk 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
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our family of 8 had an amazing time in this home. It was a great location. Right on the beach & just a short golf cart or bike ride to all the store's & restaurants. House was clean & kitchen well stocked. Recommend this home.
Soul Shine is a beautiful property on SGI that is more than accommodating for a family vacation. The beach is amazing, the Island is relaxing and still close to PCB and other site seeing. Would highly recommend and visit again
Great location, great house. Ice maker did not work and it took 4 days to get someone out. Outdoor shower was wonderful!
Betsy B.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Nate M.
31 March 2025
great getaway
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:
wonderful house with great beach access and everything you need to enjoy a great relaxing vacation on SGI.
Nate M.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 April 2025
Thank you for your review. We hope to have you again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly R.
12 October 2025
Soulshine at SGI
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:
My husband and I take our adult kids and grandchildren to SGI most fall breaks . This was our first stay at Soulshine and everyone enjoyed the layout of the house on all one level with the small children. Also very easy access to the beach. The house was clean and the kitchen had everything you would need to cook a meal if you wanted. My husband loved the grill outside and the fish cleaning station. It is a home we would return to in the future.
Kimberly R.
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2025
Thank you, Kimberly for your review! We are so glad you and your family enjoyed your stay at SoulShine! We hope to host you again! Thank you for choosing GCVP!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Barbara W.
24 November 2022
Wonderful beach house, we enjoyed our stay and will be hoping to come back this summer.
Very elegant, well decorated and comfortable. Loved the all-white lovely linens and the spacious kitchen with its large central island. Right on the beautiful beach, with a private walkway, very comfortable with ramps to make it accessible to all. Lovely swimming pool, lots of pool and beach furniture. Highly recommend this wonderful beach house.
Beautiful place. No stairs, which is great for grandparents and bad knees. Only 35 steps from the back door to the beach sand!
We had a great time!
Maybe think about installing window screens water side and a rear screen door just to enjoy the fall breeze and sounds of the gulf from inside.
Stacy C.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dr. C.
22 June 2025
Great location on the beach!
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:
Our rental, SoulShine, was right on the beach which was so convenient for our family with young children. We also loved the private pool which was large enough for all of us to enjoy at one time. We liked that each bedroom had a bath and the open living space. The outdoor shower was also very handy. We loved the carport to keep our bikes and other gear shaded. We loved the elevated chairs out back to watch the beach and ocean even late at night. The area where we stayed was perfect in that it was convenient to all the shops and activities but in a quiet neighborhood. Overall, we love St.George island and will return for future family vacations.
Dr. C.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you, Melanie! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your vacation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dave M.
8 May 2024
Wonderful Beach House
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 absolutely loved this beach house!! Completely updated kitchen-stocked with everything but food. Right on the beach & close enough you can hear the waves at night. Walking distance to the bars/restaurants-if you don’t mind a little walking. Always fun to rent a golf cart though. . I would definitely return and recommend to others!!
Dave M.
Stayed 13 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May 2024
We appreciate your kind review. We hope to have you again! Keep in mind, you will receive a 10% repeat renters discount on your next stay! :)
-GCVP
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dave M.
19 November 2024
Wonderful Beach House
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 was our second two week stay at this house. We absolutely love it! Beds are comfortable, bedrooms are private. Wi-Fi supported 3 people working. Bathrooms are updated & clean. Kitchen is updated & very well stocked with cooking items. The beautiful beach is steps from the door. Location is perfect! Splurge & get the pool heated! Rent a golf cart & enjoy the most relaxing vacation home!! This house is magical & has provided great memories!
Dave M.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brigetta N.
27 May 2024
Incredible vacation
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:
It was a wonderful vacation with my parents, children and grandchildren. The location was excellent. We were right on the beach and it was very peaceful and not crowded. The pool was wonderful. We changed our minds and decided to heat it and they were very quick toMake that happen. The house had great supplies and was beautiful. I can honestly say it was one of the best family experiences we have had in all the years we have been taking family beach vacations. Loved it.
Brigetta N.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
We're grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your wonderful experience with us! We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!
My family enjoyed our stay at this property. It was spacious, just steps to the beach, and walking distance to “downtown”. There were plenty of beach towels and it was nice that we got a credit for beach gear.
The listing says there are three king beds, but there’s actually only one - the other two are queens. There are no cooking basics (olive oil, salt, etc) which was a bummer, and having only one roll of toilet paper seemed scant for an otherwise well appointed house.
It was really nice to have the pool, though the cost for heating it was expensive ($150). The hot water heater is not large enough to accommodate several showers at once, and two of the four showers are very small.
Overall though I would recommend this property to others and would stay again!
Leslie B.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Jana H.
10 June 2024
Great location / small showers
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Just got back and had a great time! House is beautiful and property management super responsive about a couple of small issues. 2 major issues with this house in my opinion. First you should disclose 2 of the bathroom situations. Smallest showers I’ve ever seen! Ever! Average size adult couldn’t bend over if they dropped something. Literally no room to move or wash off in the shower. My adult son had to sit on a toilet sideways because not enough leg room to sit straight. Second is the outside area. There is an outdoor shower that is nice but it is full of sand. That is where the hose is to wash off from the beach and impossible to get sand off and not track it into house. I did vacuum a couple of times because I felt so bad about the sand but it really couldn’t be helped. The decor is beautiful and open kitchen/island/dining/and living area is lovely. There is a second fridge in the laundry that is super convenient. But to list as a 4 bathroom house is a stretch with those 2 bathrooms. Very inconvenient.
Jana H.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
Thank you for your feedback and for staying at SoulShine! We know the potential and have plans to expand the bathrooms in the future. We hope to see you again!
Great location, beautiful weather. Soulshine was a great place to stay. Four couples had plenty of room and had the best time. The kitchen was fully stocked. The outdoor shower was fantastic! We loved it.
Eloise G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Holly W.
8 April 2024
Lovely beach home in the perfect SGI 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:
We spent Spring Break on SGI in Soulshine and had a wonderful trip. The home is gorgeous, spacious and in the perfect location. It is well stocked with plenty of dishes for cooking. The home had plenty of room for my husband and me and the 7 teenagers with us! The deck area is perfect and we were just steps from the beautiful beach. Check in was simple and the home was clean and beautiful. I highly recommend.
Holly W.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen S.
8 September 2023
Absolutely Amazing!
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:
Home was so beautiful and clean! Everything we needed was provided as stated on website. Very organized with instructions and easy checking in and and out.We all loved being steps away from the beach and our dogs enjoyed it too!
Karen S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sue S.
25 October 2022
This house is great for a large group!
We have stayed at Soulshine many times and always enjoyed it! Being on the beach on St. George is always good!
Sue S.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Anna H.
25 October 2022
Great stay
Soul shine is a wonderful home. Very clean and functional for all ages. Wonderful and helpful property manager. We will be using them again. We would highly recommend this property to anyone.
Anna H.
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