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APRIL and MAY SPECIAL: CHECK IT! 18-25, 25-2! Across Street from Private Beach!

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View from The East Deck, Gulf
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Driveway and back yard
Living Room Area.  Connected To Dining Room, Kitchen And West Deck. 2nd Floor.
Living Room Area.  Connected To Dining Room, Kitchen And West Deck. 2nd Floor.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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St George Island, FL
  • Place, St. George Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
  • Place, St. George Lighthouse
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

APRIL and MAY SPECIAL: CHECK IT! 18-25, 25-2! Across Street from Private Beach!

Welcome to The Palms, a vacation beach house located on St George Island at the 24x7 gated community, Plantation. This is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house situated across the street from the beach. We have an obstructed but awesome Gulf view from the second floor. Our guests have access to all of our community amenities including two large community pools, tennis courts, pickle ball court, bike paths, nature trails and easy access to prime fishing spot, Bob Sikes Cut.
On the ground floor we have two parking spaces under the house (more parking spaces in backyard), fish preparation table, shower with hot/cold water and a shed with beach toys,bikes and beach wagon.
First Floor.
There are 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a living area/hall on the first floor of the house. All bedrooms have queen size beds and spacey closets. Three of the bedrooms have tv. Both bathrooms have 2 entry doors: one from adjacent bedroom and another from the foyer. So you can control the access to the bathroom if you need: the bathrooms could be shared downstairs, but can be easily locked to make it fully private to bedrooms.
The Second Floor.
The high vaulted ceiling in the center of the house gives a wonderful sense of space, airy and light.
There is a large living area, dining area, kitchen, laundry/full bathroom, two furnished decks and screened porch on the second floor. The open floor plan living/dining/kitchen concept allows families to stay connected and create memories that will last a lifetime.
The kitchen with breakfast bar keeps the chefs of the family just earshot away. It is equipped with dishes, microwave, side by side refrigerator, stove, oven, toaster, pans, coffee maker, blender. You will enjoy the view of the Gulf while preparing your meal!
Dining area has a dining table which seats six comfortably and is attached to the kitchen and living area.
Additional seating for 4 is available at the breakfast bar or you may prefer to enjoy your meals on the decks or screened porch.
Living area has a sofa, love seat, couple chairs and a large TV. There is also a telescope here so you can watch the planets and stars. The living area is large, light-filled, open and comfortable with the water view through sliding glass deck doors.

Washer and dryer are available in the laundry/full bath on this level.

Our twin sun decks (East and West) are furnished. They provide the best place to see sunrise and sunset, enjoy refreshing breeze from the Gulf or just to have a good time with friends or family.

The Bay side screened porch is an old-style Florida porch where many warm evenings with cool breeze has been enjoyed. In this porch you will be at home with nature and may be blessed with sightings of bald eagles, herons, owls, egrets and other local wildlife.
Our rentals are by week or month with occasional exceptions. If you wish to rent for a shorter/longer period of time we encourage you to contact us. Please let us know the dates and how many people/pets are going to stay in the house. We will try to accommodate your needs.

Two dogs-$120 fee pet/stay. One dog-$75 pet fee.
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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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
Please email any questions or concerns to owner.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pl contact owner directly with questions about pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the house.
If you have more than 8 people (including children 2 yeas old and older) please add $35 per night/person for 9th and 10th person to the rental rate.
If there are no damages and excessive mess (with exception of normal cleaning requirements) then damage deposit will be returned
In addition to pet fee a cleaning fees will be charged to dog's owners if furniture, blankets, floor left behind covered by extensive pet hair.

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
Note from host: Please email any questions or concerns to owner.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

St. George Island

Located in Plantation, a neighbourhood in St. George Island, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. St. George Lighthouse and John Gorrie State Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. 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 - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sikes Cut - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 15 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Carrabelle Beach - 41 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center - 60 min drive - 79.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Pizza and Subs - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mike’s - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does DISCOUNT GREAT RATE FOR APRIL 4-11, 18-25!! Across Street from Private Beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at APRIL and MAY SPECIAL: CHECK IT! 18-25, 25-2! Across Street from Private Beach!?

As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at APRIL and MAY SPECIAL: CHECK IT! 18-25, 25-2! Across Street from Private Beach! on 23 May 2026 start from NZ$649, 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 DISCOUNT GREAT RATE FOR APRIL 4-11, 18-25!! Across Street from Private Beach! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at DISCOUNT GREAT RATE FOR APRIL 4-11, 18-25!! Across Street from Private Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at DISCOUNT GREAT RATE FOR APRIL 4-11, 18-25!! Across Street from Private Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DISCOUNT GREAT RATE FOR APRIL 4-11, 18-25!! Across Street from Private Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DISCOUNT GREAT RATE FOR APRIL 4-11, 18-25!! Across Street from Private Beach! located?

This family-friendly St. George Island holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of St. George Island Beach and Sikes Cut. St. George Lighthouse and St George Lighthouse are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 105 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rickey L.

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

summer vacation

it was a great place to stay and the description was very accurate. the host was very helpful. if they would have us back i am sure we would like to stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thank you for your glowing review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your vacation so much. We look forward to hosting your family again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Glen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, too many stairs, great air temp,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and had a positive experience with our house. We look forward to serving you again in the future
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melissa D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to Beach

House is located close to the beach. Owners are very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Great place to stay

The house was very clean and was a short walk to the beach. Would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thank you for reviewing our house. Welcome back!.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

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

Beach Vacation

Had a wonderful time staying at st George Island. Beach access was convenient and pool amenities was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2024
Glad to hear that your family had a good time. Welcome back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris E.

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

The Palms on St. George island was a comfortable peaceful get away.

This was a wonderful place to stay in a beautiful gated community.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
We’re pleased that you enjoyed your vacation. We hope you come back again.
Verified

8/10 Good

James W.

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

Fall vacation

Had a great time weather not the best but we can't control that would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2024
Thank you for reviewing us. Welcome back. Big chance that the weather will be better.
Verified

8/10 Good

mike m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay, would stay here again

Easy process through vrbo
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Great Family Accommodations

Perfect for a large family vacation. Lots of extra amenities, bicycles, beach toys, beach wagon, jigsaw puzzles and more. Very short walk to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
Thanks for the awesome review! We're delighted to hear that your family had a good vacation. Welcome back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry B.

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

Wonderful time…

We had a great time!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2023
Thanks for taking the time to review us. Welcome back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Great place for vacation!!

Nice. Good space for families!Bikes & beach toys were nice surprise!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review our house. We hope you will be back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill & Claudia D.

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

Quite and close to the beach

We appreciated the new grille, bikes and beach wagon.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thank you for taking time to review our house. Welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda T.

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

Great Rental

Great rental but it has a Very very small kitchen (1 person at a time) and lots of steps. Owner is always responsive to questions
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 November 2024
Thank you for your time to review our house. Welcome back! I remember that you had a good fishing time. On the island most houses are built on poles. Yes, they have a lot of steps.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey P.

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

Home away from home

The house was nice. Plenary of room for everyone that went on the trip. Short walk to the beach with easy access. Would recommend others to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! Welcome back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna-Lee C.

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

Amazing

Lovely house, has everything you need, and just a 30 second walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thank you for being good guests. We hope you will come again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy G.

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

Palms. Stay

Quiet. Good for our group
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Dear Kathy: Thank you for your time to review our property. We apologise for the problem with the wrong entry code and your inconvenience. During booking you mentioned that your sister will join you for vacation and your sister undergoes chemo. However you did not indicate any special requirements. We wish for your sister's full recovery after chemo. For your inconvenience, we would like to offer you a 10% discount towards any future stay at our house (spring break, summer month and holidays dates are excluded).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Place

The location in The Plantation is good, and St George Island is a Florida secret destination. The house is very nice, clean and well decorated. The layout described on-line is inaccurate. The house has three stories: First is storage and "stilts" for storm protection; second is four bedrooms with two baths which open into the adjoining BR's and the entry hall, third is kitchen, LR & bathroom/laundry with morning deck and afternoon deck and screen backyard porch with fan. Access to 3d floor is via stair from ground and circular stair from entry hall. The layout dictates sharing bathrooms and hauling food to 3d floor. Whew!!! Club house pool is delightful; folks from Tenn have discovered St George and they are very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed St. George Island and had a positive experience with our house. We look forward to hosting you again in the future and thank you for offering an explicit layout of the house. We will make alterations. Thank you for giving us a try. We are looking forward to your next stay with us soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathie C.

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

Perfect family beach vacay

We enjoyed our family beach vacation immensely! The location was perfect - close to the beach and the bike path. Everyone had their own space and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals at the house. The beach wagon was a big hit to carry our chairs back and forth to the beach, and the grill was perfect for a night of grilling at the house! We made many great family memories and hope to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2023
Perfect! We appreciate you sharing your great experience and providing us with a 5-star review. Welcome back!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

david t.

My family had a most wonderful vacation.

My family had a most wonderful vacation. It was our first visit on St George Island. We especially enjoyed the natural preservation and tranquillity of The Plantation. Also the house met all our needs: comfortable, open floor plan, awesome Gulf view, well equipped, short distance to the beach. We will send you an email regarding next year's dates.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Dear David, we are very glad to hear that your family had a great vacation. Thank you for taking time and posting this review. We appreciate this very much. Welcome back any time. We are offering repeat renters discount which could be combined with any specials which we are running in the time of the booking. Best Regards, Greg
Verified

8/10 Good

HC M.

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

Great Location on St George

Very easy rental process and coordination with the owner. The unit is very basic but provides all the essentials you will need for your stay. The beach and bike equipment provided is a nice touch. The location is wonderful—very peaceful and exclusive neighborhood on the plantation with low density and lots of amenities. Beach access is a peaceful paved walk to a community boardwalk—just a few hundred yards from house to the sand & water.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thank you for taking time to review our house. We are glad that it was a good fit for your family. Welcome back!
Verified

8/10 Good

Joan K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Warmer winter

Access to ocean very good. Picture in website absolutely wrong. This is not the house we rented and gives very wrong picture of property we did rent.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thank you for the review. Most our guests enjoy easy access to the beach. All pictures on the website are taken inside and outside our house. We also try to add captions explaining further what we are showing. Sorry, if they gave you a wrong impression.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

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

Wonderful!

My husband and I had a wonderful time at The Palms. Greg and Vieta were responsive to our needs. When the grill didn’t work, they sent a new one right away. Same with the coffee maker! The property was beautiful. We had several guests come to visit and all enjoyed their time there. While it felt remote, it was easy to get in and out of and fun to use as a base to explore the area.
Stayed 37 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thank you for your review. We are wishing you all the best and welcome back.
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Beautiful Location

Absolutely private and peaceful - can hear and see ocean on decks The house is functional - needs some flooring updates in bedrooms to get carpet out-and exterior needs upkeep- living furniture old Had to clean when arrived- throw pillows and throw rugs need to be thrown out AC works great- bathrooms fine- Walking distance to a great beach that is beautiful- did not use bikes or grill but they are in shed Patio furniture very old and cushions all worn out- Place just needs some attention
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thank you for being such good guests. We enjoyed having you stay with us and hope you'll come back again. Yes, we are working on updating our furniture.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jill L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location!!

This house is located in the beautiful plantation. The house had plenty of room for my family to stay. We enjoyed the bikes and beach cart that were provided. Overall the cleanliness of the house could have been better. It appeared as though no one had stayed there in some time. There were dead roaches throughout the house and the kitchen counters and floors were dirty. The furniture was outdated and fairly rundown. I communicated my concerns with the owner while on our stay and they were pretty quick to respond. Overall, our stay was ok. We enjoyed the plantation and all of its amenities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent stay at our beach home in the beautiful plantation. We're glad to hear that you found the house spacious and enjoyed the bikes and beach cart we provided. However, we sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered regarding cleanliness. It is unacceptable that you found dead roaches and that the kitchen counters and floors were not up to our usual standards. Regarding the roaches, unfortunately they can be a real nuisance and frequently try to come in from the outside. We work very hard to treat the property so that we limit your encounter with them despite the high numbers in the Florida nature. We understand how important cleanliness is for a comfortable stay, and we regret that we did not meet your expectations in this regard. We also appreciate your feedback about the furniture. We are constantly evaluating our furnishings to ensure they are both comfortable and well-maintained. Your comments will certainly be taken into consideration as we make improvements. We're pleased to hear that you found us responsive when you communicated your concerns during your stay. Guest satisfaction is our top priority, and we strive to address any issues promptly to ensure you have an enjoyable experience. Once again, we apologize for the shortcomings you experienced and thank you for bringing them to our attention. We value your feedback as it helps us to improve our services and offerings. We hope that despite these issues, you were able to enjoy the amenities of The Plantation. Should you decide to visit again, we would love the opportunity to provide you with a much-improved stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melina B.

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

Well-equipped extremely well-located beach home!

We had a wonderful stay at this home. It is a basic beach house as far as the decor and furniture, but had everything we needed. Communication with the owners was fast and easy. We particularly enjoyed all of the beach gear, the wagon, the highchair and pack 'n' play for the baby. The location is wonderful, an easy walk to the beach and very quiet and great for relaxing. We really loved the view (which is the first picture in the listing, not to be confused with the house itself). There are couple of small things that need attention but overall it was an awesome stay especially for Spring Break! Note- the no-see-um bugs were really bad at this time of the year (April) on the beach so be prepared!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2023
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're happy you're enjoying your stay. Welcome back!

About the host

Hosted by Greg Smith

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We deeply admire the beauty of the Island and enjoyed the serenity and peace of this unique place.
We are sharing our house rentals by owner with our guests and hope they will enjoy this Florida beach tops Dr. Beach's Top 10 list for 2023. As you relax on the sugar-white sand somewhere along the 9-mile stretch of St. George Island beach along Florida's Gulf of Mexico, you can rest assured you are lying on the best beach in the United States.


Why they chose this property

Our house located on the west end of St. George Island which is nature wonderland for those who loves to explore the outdoors and appreciates private, not overcrowed white beaches . Neighboring houses are not right up against each other and you will have a sense of seclusion. Our private beach is unspoiled, not over crowded and clean. It is a quiet family beach... The wild life and fishing is simply amazing. You won't believe the number of different types birds, butterfly you will see on a daily basis. An early morning stroll at the beach and it is almost a guarantee to see dolphins put on show for you in the Gulf.
Our private gated community has a unique partnership with the State of Florida that provides us access to one of the most pristine maritime forests on the island, known as Nick’s Hole Cove. This unique state-owned area is accessible for kayaking, hiking, picnicking, and observing the natural world.
The island is also a great place to catch up on your fishing, either from a boat or the coast. We are located in 10 minute walk along the beach from the rocky canal at the Northwest end of the island that is known as a prime fishing spot, Bob Sikes Cut, where you can fish off the jetties and see Little St. George Island across the water.

What makes this property unique

We hope you will enjoy the nature's beauty of Saint George Island, our white unspoiled beach, two large community pools, miles of our biking/walking trails. Take a short walk to our beach and wiggle your toes in the sugar-white sand on our beach. Swim in crystal waters of The Gulf or relax at pool.
At night watch for shooting stars or just listen to the night ocean sounds. If you want to be on the water, you can kayak, swim or spend the day on the boat. You can rent all sorts of water craft at Journeys and other places. They also have guided sailing and fishing trips and much more.
Play. Rest. Dream. Enjoy. Welcome to The Palms Retreat, beach house rentals!

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