Top' Sea Turvy - Private Pool, 5 Minutes To Beach, Tennis & Pickleball Court!
This charming beach vacation home in the exclusive St. George Plantation community features a private pool, spacious decks to take in coastal views and Island breezes, comfortable beachy decor and community amenities including beach boardwalks, bicycle paths, nature trails, access to Bob Sikes Cut, fitness center, 2 Olympic sized swimming pools, tennis courts and pickleball court! Just a short walk to our award winning sugar white sand beaches, this home sleeps 12, so bring your whole family! Although secluded in a gated community, Top Sea Turvy Turtle is just minutes by car to local restaurants, nightlife, St. George Lighthouse Museum and playground, fishing pier and State Park. Historic Apalachicola's shops, restaurants and arts scene are just 30 minutes by car, so this home delivers an amazing, secluded location with the best of the Forgotten Coast within easy reach!
The exterior of this vacation home features plenty of private parking, a beautiful private pool with lounge chairs, community path to the beach and enclosed outdoor shower. The fish cleaning station and gas grill are perfect for preparing that "Fresh from Florida" seafood feast. A short set of stairs lead to the covered deck overlooking the driveway. Entering Top Sea Turvy Turtle, the tiled foyer greets you. The laundry room with full sized washer and dryer is on the first floor, as well as access to a large deck overlooking the gated, sparkling pool.
Stairs take you to the 2nd floor's sleeping accommodations. The beautiful large king master bedroom with flat screen TV features private deck access, full private bathroom featuring a jetted tub and separate shower. A bedroom with a queen bed, flat screen TV, private deck access and bunk room with a twin/full bunk bed, separate single bed and flat screen TV share a full bathroom in the hallway.
The 3rd floor of Top Sea Turvy Turtle provides lots of open space for your crew to gather in the comfortable living/dining/kitchen area. The living area with smart TV provides indoor entertainment options and the large deck off this living area offers outdoor spaces to enjoy coastal views and Island breezes. The fully stocked kitchen has lots of counter space and stainless appliances and the kitchen counter with 4 stools provides a great spot for visiting with the chef in your crew. The dining table that comfortably seats 8 means there is plenty of room for everyone at meal time. The queen master bedroom on this floor has a full bath and direct access to a private deck. An additional half bath off the living area on the third floor offers additional guest convenience.
Bed Sizes: 1 King, 2 Queens, 1 Bunk bed (Single/Double), 1 Twin
SPECIAL AMENITIES AND PROPERTY RULES Sorry, fireplace is not available for guest use. Golf carts are not allowed with vacation rentals in St. George Plantation.
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!
2026 and 2027 Monthly Rates (before taxes): January (Jan 3-Jan 30) - $5985 February (Jan 31-Feb 27) - $5985 March (Feb 28-March 27) - $6995 September (Sept 5-Oct 2) - $6995 October (Oct 3-Oct 30) - $6995 November (Oct 31-Nov 28) - $6995 December (Dec 5-Jan 1) - $5985
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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
About the area
St. George Island
Plantation, a neighbourhood in St. George Island, is home to this holiday home. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
St. George Island Visitor Center - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
Carrabelle Beach - 37 min drive - 47.6 km
Port St. Joe Beach - 58 min drive - 73.1 km
Restaurants
Blue Parrot - 14 min drive
The Beach Pit - 14 min drive
Paddy's Raw Bar - 15 min drive
BJ's Pizza and Subs - 14 min drive
Coffee And Cream - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Top' Sea Turvy - Private Pool, 5 Minutes To Beach, Tennis & Pickleball Court! pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much does it cost to stay at Top' Sea Turvy - Private Pool, 5 Minutes To Beach, Tennis & Pickleball Court!?
As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Top' Sea Turvy - Private Pool, 5 Minutes To Beach, Tennis & Pickleball Court! on 1 August 2026 start from NZ$1,027, 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.
What time is check-in at Top' Sea Turvy - Private Pool, 5 Minutes To Beach, Tennis & Pickleball Court!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Top' Sea Turvy - Private Pool, 5 Minutes To Beach, Tennis & Pickleball Court!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Top' Sea Turvy - Private Pool, 5 Minutes To Beach, Tennis & Pickleball Court! located?
Located in Plantation, this holiday home is steps from St. George Island Beach and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Sikes Cut. St George Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Location and house setup are really good. Bike rentals were a plus and made getting into town a nice excursion. We enjoyed the pool as well since the wind was really howling for most of the trip. The only disconnect was on the pool heater as the property management company initially said it was available for use when I initially booked but then found out later it was not functional/available when we needed to use it due to the weather. We may have chosen a different unit if we had known that up front. All in, it was a great vacation and we all really enjoyed the time on the island.
Plenty of space for 6 adults and 4 children. The Plantation is a lovely location. The pool was a big hit in these warm temperatures. Being pet friendly was a great bonus! We are be-backers!!!
Verified traveller
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Lela S.
1 July 2025
Terrific Time at TopSea Turvy Turtle!
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:
Our adult family of 6 enjoyed our stay very much. The house was great! Very spacious & clean. We would definitely stay there again!
Lela S.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2025
Thank you, Lela! We're glad to hear you enjoyed your vacation and hope to welcome you back again soon!
We were welcomed to a well appointed and clean house. A few issues with the tv’s in the rooms but that was not a big deal. The pool was clean and fun. The walk to the beach was short. The houses at the Plantation are always nice.
This property is amazing!! We are a family of 5 with 3 mostly grown sons and a dog - there was plenty of room for everyone to relax either on their own or all together. House was extremely clean and well stocked in the kitchen. Having a pool was a definite plus, as was being to close to the beach. We love staying at The Plantation because all the extras are so convenient (Nick's Hole, fitness center, pool, bike/walking/running path, sunset viewing on west end, fishing spots) I would certainly stay here again! Only caution is for people who have trouble with stairs. We are all fit and in shape so it wasn't an issue, but I can see an elderly person having trouble (3 stories) with the main part of the house being on the 3rd floor. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Tonya W.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn C.
18 November 2024
SGI is paradise!!
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:
Gulf Coast staff were all exceptiona!! We really enjoyed the home!! Just be aware that ROKU is your only TV access. We have never experienced that in previous homes.
Our goal has always been that we make memories that our children and grandchildren will always remember
That they always want to keep spending time with us all and enjoy ever moment of it
Our youngest granddaughter turned one and being at the beach to share that precious moment will forever be with everyone that we share it together
jackie g.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Julie L.
4 December 2024
Great family retreat!
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:
Truly enjoyed our family holiday. The home was lovely and every detail was covered. The beach is a short walk and we enjoyed both the outdoor spaces, as well as the comfortable indoor areas. There was plenty of space for family meals and the entire beach home just felt relaxing. Everything was neat and well organized. Grateful for some happy memories!
Julie L.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 December 2024
We appreciate your review! We're grateful that your family enjoyed the house and had a wonderful time. We hope to have you again (:
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
10 June 2024
Perfect 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:
Perfect beach house for our family of 11. Every room was spacious we had plenty of room in the living room, dining room and deck for us to be able to sit and eat together. Beautiful house that even came with lots of extras. Had a nice sized pool and the walk to the beach was short. Best sleep I’ve ever had at the beach!! You will not hear any noise.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
Thanks for much for the positive review. We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay at The Top'Sea Turvy Turtle and hope to have you again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
George H.
2 May 2024
Top Sea Turvy Turtle
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:
Plenty of room for my group. Disappointed neither of the bikes were in working condition. Pool should have been vacuumed and was not done once during our stay. All else was great!
George H.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
We are grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to improve, and we appreciate you for staying with us. We hope to have you back soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stephanie P.
15 June 2025
Perfect house for my 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:
My family had a wonderful week at the Top Sea Turvy Turtle. The location was great. It’s a short walk to the beach and the private pool was a huge bonus for my grandkids ages 1-9. The house was clean and was equipped with everything that we could possibly need from alllll of the things in the kitchen to even a box of sand toys and some beach chairs. There’s also a nice high chair as well as a high chair booster seat. It’s also a short walk to the fitness center and Olympian type swimming pool. It’s the perfect location for being able to ride bicycles without having to worry about being ran over. The vacation rental company was very responsive and helpful anytime that I had any questions during the time leading up to our stay. We will definitely check for availability at this house when planning our next big family vacation.
Stephanie P.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words, Stephanie! We're so glad you loved your stay at the Top 'Sea Turvy Turtle and hope to host you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kendra K.
1 July 2024
Great home, perfect 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:
This house was great for our two week stay. It seems to be well taken care of. I will also say that Gulf Coast Vacation Properties was very easy to work with. The first home we had booked sold they helped us find this one and booked it right away. The home is an easy walk to the beach. It has a nice gas grill. The pool area was great as well. It had enough parking for our bay boat and 4 vehicles as well, with room to spare. For the money this home is great!
Kendra K.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2024
Hi, Kendra! We're so grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us! We're glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again! :)
Everything was absolutely wonderful! The house was perfect for our family and friends to come stay with us for out elopement we had on the beach. The location and privacy is perfect. It's dog friendly, which was great for us bringing our great Dane and little dog. It does say it sleeps 14 but there are only enough before for 11, which thankfully we brought an air mattress so it wasn't a problem for us at all. The management group was always quick with responses as well. We frequent St George a few times a year at a family friends home, but after this stay we've already talked about coming back and renting this property again. Overall we had a wonderful experience.
Kelley P.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mary T.
17 March 2024
Great location for multiple family vacationers!
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 the perfect house for our 2 families to share! We had 6 kids between us and everyone had enough space. We were especially happy with the close proximity to the beach making it easy for us to make several trips there and back (to take snack and bathroom breaks!) throughout the day. We utilized the pool on Magnolia Street often as it was SO close by, as well as swam in our own pool. Our families appreciated having two comfy couches to lounge on each evening and some games and puzzles to try out. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Mary T.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
We're grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us! We're so glad that you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again! :)
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from Midland, MI
9 September 2024
SGI stay
Rating Details:
The property manager was adequately helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
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 visit to SGI. This home was so well located. It was a very comfortable stay for our family to enjoy. The king bed was firm, which we appreciate. The upper deck always had a lovely breeze and acted as an extension to livable space. Our kids loved pool with the house that is cleaned twice a week. The Magnolia community pool is only a short walk. Beach walk less than 5 minutes. The gear rental credit was used and made packing much easier. Rental agency responsive.
A guest from Midland, MI
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review. We're glad your family had a wonderful stay at The Top'Sea Turvy Turtle! Hope to see you again.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Eileen F.
4 March 2024
Febuary Review
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:
We love the location and the house is perfect for our family. We live in a vacation town and have summer mtn home rental, so I get it. A few suggestions:House needs to be up dates. Screen doors are rusted out and most don’t close or open. Silverware, is cheap along with most of the kitchen appliances. For example coffee pots and small appliances.Frying pans were not usable. The bottoms were black and smoking when out on stove.The small one had so much burnt stuff. I had to buy two new pans and left them there. For $8000 I expect better quality kitchen. The stove also needs replaced cooks hot glass top is all scratched and is probably the reason the pans were a mess. When we rent a house with family we do a lot of cooking. Need to be able to prepare nice meals. The queen mattress in the second floor bed needs replaced you can fell the springs. The king bed was great and the bunk beds. The pool areas is beautiful. A++ for the management company they were fantastic responsive and professional. One last request.. the tile floors, especially high traffic areas need to be throughly cleaned professionally . The grout is black and leaves your socks dirty when you walk around. I also would not if chosen two white chairs for the great room. I thank you for taking my suggestion from last year and providing a vaccum. I did have to clean it out including hose to use. The guys that came to repair the leak were wonderful, they were polite and very aware of our space and the disruption. Thanks Dean!
Eileen F.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
We are grateful that you took the time to leave us a review. Your feedback helps us to improve, and we appreciate you staying with us. We hope to see you again!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn C.
17 November 2024
SGI is paradise!!
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:
Gulf Coast staff were all exceptiona!! We really enjoyed the home!! Just be aware that ROKU is your only TV access. We have never experienced that in previous homes.
Carolyn C.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dalton D.
11 October 2023
Great Stay - Home as Advertised!
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 loved the pool area, very clean and spacious. The lounge chairs were nice, and pool deck got great sun while the shade under the home gave relief when needed. The house was very clean, and the layout was as advertised. The walk to the beach was short, less than 5 minutes. Plenty of parking, kitchen was well stocked, and the wrap around decks were a nice touch. We had a great trip with our family of 8!