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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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St George Isl, FL
  • Place, St. George Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. George Lighthouse
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Carrabelle Beach
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Office
Dining area

About this property

Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly

This magnificent home has an open floor plan with warm, inviting decor and gorgeous views from the large sunlit great room. The pristine beach is a short walk away on the beach path next to the house, with no streets to cross.

The great room features a vaulted wood beam ceiling and a gas fireplace. Two French patio doors lead to a large new Trex deck with a patio table and chairs where you can enjoy the beautiful view with your morning coffee.

The dining area offers a big table and comfortable chairs. There is an exceptional kitchen with custom-built cabinets. Stainless steel appliances, wine fridge, granite counters, and a wet bar make meal preparation a breeze. It is well stocked for any chef. The upstairs laundry room provides a washer and dryer.

Three master suites (2 king, 1 queen) - each with access to spacious decks have various bathroom amenities such as a jetted tub and a walk-in shower with double shower heads. 4th Bedroom has twin beds and its own bath and deck. A second living area can be used as an office or fifth bedroom with a daybed and trundle.

Indoor entertainment is provided by TVs in every bedroom. There is a Playstation 4 console in the large living room and an XBox Console in the office/fifth bedroom.

Other amenities include 2 WIFI networks, a high chair & port-a-crib for the little ones.

Outside features include a private heated pool (a fee of $300/week to have heated), a hot/cold outdoor shower, a park style grill, and an outdoor sink with a fish cleaning station.

There are several bicycles, 2 beach carts, beach towels, and plenty of other beach gear in the storage room.



SPECIALS:

Repeat Guests: If you stayed at our home before for a week or a month's vacation, please take advantage of our 5% Repeat Renter Discount when booking your island beach escape.

We offer additional discounts from time to time that can be combined with the repeat renter discount.

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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 (limit 1 total)
Dogs under 30 lbs please
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please refer to rental agreement for detailed cancellation policy
We cater to family groups and cannot accept reservations for vacationing students or house parties.
We do not rent to students even if one or more parents accompanies them, or to groups under the age of 25.

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

About the area

St. George Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Plantation, a neighbourhood in St. George Island. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
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St George Isl, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sikes Cut - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Carrabelle Beach - 40 min drive - 49.6 km
  • Forgotten Coast Sea Turtle Center - 60 min drive - 79.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Pizza and Subs - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mike’s - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly?

As of 2 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly on 8 August 2026 start from NZ$621, 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 Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly 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 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 101 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gareth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and well equipped. Short walk to the beach and overall relaxing vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic time during our stay. Exactly as described! Tremendous responsiveness from owner. Enjoyed by two families with dogs. Easy walk to beach. Very peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool was fabulous! House was very clean and comfortable. Contact also responded to questions quickly. I would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jacob b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
host was extremely helpful, location ws amazing and the house was charming. everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at As Good as it Gets. All bedrooms were large and had their own bathroom. We had 8 in our party and no one felt cramped. Beach was close enough to walk to. The sunrises and sunsets were easy to see and enjoy. Being just a short distance from Bob Sikes’ Cut allowed for fishing at the jetties. The pool was clean and heated. It was great just to float and soak in the sun. The kitchen was very well equipped. Having a washing machine and dryer allowed us to pack light and return home with clean clothes. We would love to return and stay another week. Everything about the house was wonderful.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pool was a big hit with our family!The house was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vlad, our host, was extremely welcoming and helpful responding quickly to our questions. The beach house is beautiful and can easily accommodate a large group. I especially loved all the windows overlooking the tree tops. The beds and furniture are comfortable. The kitchen is well appointed with a large workspace. We enjoyed the decks and the heated pool even in the cooler temperatures. The beach is just a few steps away. The beach wagon, chairs and umbrellas were a nice addition. We used them daily. Our two week stay was the best! We are already discussing a return to As Good As It Gets next year.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tani S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much room in this lovely home! Very clean!Great communication with host! Easy check-in and check out process as well!Definitely will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Great Family Vacation

The house was beautiful and Vlad was very responsive to any questions or requests. It is a great place for a relaxing visit and we plan on staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather P.

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

Family Vacation

Very clean home. Well stocked, plenty of space, nice pool
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was so nice! The host had quick communication and the house was so clean. It was also so nice that beach gear was there so we didn’t have to bring any! A huge thank you! We weren’t expecting there to be so many stairs but we made it work. It was a great stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying here. It’s a good house, but the furniture definitely needs to be updated. The washing machine is very moldy smelling
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackson F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful house! Everything was clean and set up with anything you'll need. The pool was great and the walk to the beach is very short when using the trail. The communication with the owner was excellent and checking in and out were both super simple. We plan on coming back to this house next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Our Second Time at this property and we love it!

We love this property. The layout of the house, location, great communication with the owner, heated pool, short walk to the beach, and it has everything you need. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Relaxing Week

Great house for a relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Loved Our Stay at "As Good as It Gets"

We loved the house and had a great time. The house was very convenient to the ocean and it was so nice to have our own pool.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky J.

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

Amazing Home

Place was as advertised, great communication with owner. Loved the pool.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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

Enjoyable

Great week. Great weather. The house was nice. A little dated but in good shape. Pool was awesome, the walk to the beach was a little farther than I thought but wagons were supplied Our biggest wish is we really could have used a golf cart with the 4 kids We would for sure go back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah W.

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

Thanksgiving weekend trip

We had a very nice holiday weekend stay. The house was well-equipped, and we especially appreciated the welcome package the host left us. Vlad was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions or problems we had. I would highly recommend it and look forward to being able to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Family Vacation

The house was beautiful and fully stocked. It was just as the pictures portrayed. We had a wonderful time and will go back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi D.

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

Excellent property

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at “As Good As It Gets.” The property was accurately described on the listing. The owner was very responsive to every question and very accommodating to any request.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Loved “As Good As It Gets”

Very nice house with great layout for 6 adults and 4 children. Short walk to the beach on the nature trail was fine for all (even the 3 year old). Pool area was fantastic.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cali Q.

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

Family Beach Trip

We had a short walk to the beach and a private pool that was plenty big. The house was stocked with everything we needed to cook at home and we were in a beautiful part of the plantation. The drive in is gorgeous. Everything was freshly cleaned when we arrived and beds were very comfortable. We loved St George and will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great, close to the beach with ample space! We enjoyed the availability of a heated pool as many rentals on the island do not offer one. March mornings can be cool so the heat is recommended. With the living space on the second floor, there are some stairs but that is pretty customary. Vlad was easy to reach when needed.We were able to use a couple of the bikes for exploring the nearby trails. We also enjoyed shelling up by Sikes cut. The Plantation was a secure, quiet community that made relaxing a breeze. On the beach, we had Dolphin sightings every day with blue herons patiently waiting around the fishermen for the chance at an easy catch. Some jellyfish were present depending on the day, just stroll along the beach to check before going in. The kitchen was well stocked and spices were available at Piggly Wiggly Express for a reasonable price. PWE is the only grocer on the island but they do stock most necessities. The next largest grocer is in Appalachicola. We enjoyed Paddys Raw Bar and the kids liked Aunt Ebby's and Coffee & Cream. Island Espresso also carried a small selection of heat & serve Italian dishes from Mangia, including some gluten free items. Captain's Seafood had good fresh fish and shrimp.If you are driving down, I recommend packing your essentials because it is a rural area with a charming small town feel. (There are no Instacart or Walmart deliveries and Amazon deliveries can be picked up at the post office in Eastpoint.)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Wonderful week!

Loved the property. Lots of room, nice pool, and private deck for each room. Only problem for us was that it was crappy weather and would have like to been closer to the ocean with a view. Very good time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Owner

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We live in Roswell, GA, a suburb of Atlanta. We visit our beach house about 3-4 times a year and regret leaving it each time we have to go back to our busy lives in the big city.

Why they chose this property

We first discovered the natural beauty and the pristine beaches of St George Island in 2011. We purchased our house in the Spring of 2013 - both of us had immediately agreed that "this one is for us" after only glancing at the pictures.

The Island offers a unique combination of uncrowded beaches, no high rises, great fishing, and an overall Old Florida feel that is becoming harder and harder to find.

We chose the Plantation for the added security of the 24-hour gated access, beautiful native vegetation, and park-like landscape maintenance. The Plantation also has special building restrictions and protective covenants to ensure very low building density. Having underground utility lines is a big plus as well.

Our house is one of the relatively newer ones built in the Plantation (2004), and up to the highest coastal construction standards. It has high grade Andersen windows and doors, a new Trex second level deck, custom kitchen cabinetry, new SS appliances. There is quality trim and finishes throughout.

We love our beach house and try our best to make sure that it is always in an excellent condition.

What makes this property unique

A beautiful, secluded white-sand beach for long walks, shelling, or just playing in the sand. Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. An unbelievably clear night sky (when was the last time you saw the Milky Way in the city?). A private, heated pool and a hot tub for relaxing after a day at the beach.

The Plantation has a great new clubhouse with a three quarter Olympic size community swimming pool, shaded picnic area, and fitness room. Amenities also include three tennis courts, a privately owned/public use landing strip, and access to excellent fishing at Bob Sike's Cut. The are plenty of paved paths for bicyclists, jogging and walking enthusiasts.

St. George is close to historic Apalachicola, a quaint old town with art galleries, gift stores, restaurants, and the best oysters in the world.

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