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Close To Beach, Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Affordable!

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Pool
Pool has been completely re-surfaced and is just like brand new! (2018)
New landscaping by Border To Border Gardens!
3 stories of bay windows really let the light in!
New landscaping by Border To Border Gardens!

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10357.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Eastpoint, FL
  • St. George Island Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • St George Lighthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • St. George Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Close To Beach, Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Affordable!

We now have a 4 passenger electric golf cart.
USE THE GOLF CART FOR FREE WITH EARLY 2023 BOOKING!
New for 2020 - New outdoor shower!
New for 2019 - The pool has been completely updated! It has been resurfaced and all equipment and the deck have been updated also!


Beautifully landscaped with large private pool. Charming pine floors in every room. Picturesque bay views from the upper floors. 30-ft ceilings and a fire place in the living room area. A large wrap-around deck on the second floor. Flat screen HD TV sets in living room and bedrooms with Dish Network. Free WiFi. New (purchased 11/7/2021) King pillow top mattress in master suite with designer den/reading area. Natural lighting from three floors of bay windows. Porch furniture on both sides of spacious deck. A smoke-free, pet-friendly environment with harmonious Florida landscaping and your own private pool with fabulous deck and waterfall! POOL CAN NOW BE HEATED FOR A FEE!

The house is located on St. George Island just off the Forgotten Coast in the heart of the Florida Panhandle. One can walk or bike on sandy roads to the bay and the beach in just a few minutes. Excellent fishing from quiet shores make for a relaxing environment to create wonderful vacation memories! Pet friendly beaches accommodate every member of your family. Great seafood and shopping can be found on the island and in close by historic Apalachicola!

2016 Updates - New refrigerator, dishwasher (2021) & washer (2021) and dryer! Complete kitchen remodel in 2018. ALSO, THE YARD IS NOW PROFESSIONALLY TREATED
ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR MOSQUITOES for your comfort and safety!

Buddy's Bungalow has a fresh new coat of exterior paint! New outside landscaping and a new on-demand water heater. Also, pool can now be heated for a fee!

***Please respect our limit of 10 people. If you request a booking, please give us the correct number of guests in your group! If you bring extra people, you could be asked to leave. Pool, septic system, water heater are not able to handle larger groups.

You must be 25 y/o to rent this property.


Property manager

Pam & Tim

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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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
Max of 2 dogs. Crates available.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parking inside the fenced in area.
No RV allowed on property without owner approval.
Guest limit has been reduced to 10 guests. If you booked before this changed (6/1/2019) you will still be allowed to have 12 people.

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 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. George Island

St. George Island is home to this holiday home. St George Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. George Island Fishing Pier and Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa. 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.
Map
Eastpoint, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Pelican Reef - 16 min drive - 10.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Close To Beach, Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Affordable! have a pool?

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

Is Close To Beach, Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Affordable! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Close To Beach, Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Affordable! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close To Beach, Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Affordable! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close To Beach, Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Affordable! located?

Situated in St. George Island, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. George Island Beach and St George Lighthouse. St. George Lighthouse and St. George Island Visitor Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Roger E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie V.

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

BUDDY’S BUNGALOW—St George Island FL

The property was very nice.The pool was an added plus.My family had a restful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Great host

Mr. Tim was a great host. He communicated very well from start to finish to make sure that his home would be perfect for our 6 children. There was more than enough room. The kitchen was well stocked with appliances. One side of the oven didnt work, but we were able to use the other side with mo issues. The owner let ys use his golf cart which was great. Some minor tlc is needed but overall we had a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbey S.

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

Great spring break

Enjoyed our stay! Can’t wait to come back
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Keri K.

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

Great house for the price point

We had a wonderful week at Buddy’s Bungalow. The house is as described. We enjoyed the golf cart and it made the short trip to the beach a breeze. As a person who appreciates homes with character, this house is chalked full of it! The decor brought an element of charm to the home which I also appreciated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaye Q.

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

Roomy beach house

This home is a great location on the island and has plenty of space and beds for our family. We enjoy several hours on the beach, outdoor shower and relaxing in the pool
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Buddy's Bungalow

There are some maintenance issues with this house. We told the cleaner about some of them and she helped out. We also left a list of things on the dining table. We did enjoy our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matty M.

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

Wonderful Place

This was our 2nd stay here in as many years. The golf cart worked great, AC nice and cool, and property was in great condition.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Lee B.

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

Second Time at Buddy's and Planning a Third

We love staying at Buddy's Bungalow. It's perfect our group. Kitchen is large and well stocked. Lots of space to be together as a family as well as space to be alone both inside and outside. Our pups love the fenced yard. Cindy, the host's local caretaker, is exceptional! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have already booked again for next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

fourandthedog1 C.

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

Comfortable, spacious with lots of extras

My multigenerational family of 8 had a wonderful time this week at Buddy’s Bungalow. We are already considering a return visit. We were pleasantly surprised by the extras provided (hand soaps, soap, dish liquid, body wash, paper towels, trash bags, toilet paper). We did bring many of these things and left some to replace what we used. Our two Shih-tzus had the time of their lives in the yard and riding around on the golf cart. There were plenty of towels and extra blankets and we put them all to good use. The lawn care crew mowed on Saturday and the pool crew cleaned and checked the chemicals twice during our stay. The housekeeper was still there cleaning when we arrived and gave us some tips about groceries and restaurants and encouraged us to call her if we had any issues or questions. We borrowed a couple of beach chairs from the garage as well as some charcoal and lighter fluid for the grill and there are lots of bicycles available. *note that there are a lot of stairs and getting to bedrooms would be difficult for persons with mobility issues.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence P F.

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

Florida Get Away

We had a pleasant time staying and Buddy's Bungalow. The host was very responsive to our requests as we stayed for a month. Loved the pool!
Stayed 27 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

bruce s.

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving

Heated pool wasn’t working upon arrival but owner took care of it. Stove is a little tricky and hot water took a while. But other than that we enjoyed the house. Golf cart was great. Beach is great. Overall great week.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deede B.

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

Great Week of Relaxing!

Great property. It had everything we needed. Fenced yard for the dogs was awesome! Kitchen was well equipped. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandra T., Bishop, GA, USA

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

Fun in the sun!

Our group of ladies had a fun stay at Buddy’s Bungalow. It’s not for the faint of heart because of all the stairs, but the location is good. The golf cart makes getting to the beach easy and it’s fun to toodle around the island.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaye Q.

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

Great house and location

This home is very spacious with a well equipped kitchen. We love the location and its proximity to the beach as well as restaurants. We enjoy the pool after a day at the beach. There is an outdoor shower to clean the sand off. For more restaurants and shopping, I recommend visiting Appalachicola.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dominique W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice family vacation

We had a great vacation and enjoyed having our family together. The home was clean enough and all of our needs were met. However, we were a bit disappointed in the details. The house was clean as far as bedding and towels, but the cleanliness of floors, tubs, surfaces, and pool were lacking. The house has a very open floor plan - very little privacy. 3rd floor bathroom could be heard from 1st floor because of openness...you have to go through 3rd bdrm to get to master bedroom. Again, we had a great time but I would not return to this rental with my adult children.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dan S.

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

Kids LOVED the pool

The kiddos LOVED the pool!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

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

Family Vacation 2023

The property was great! the kitchen was well stocked with every utensil needed to make meals. The house was very clean. We appreciated the privacy the green space surrounding the property provided. Unfortunately, the weather flooded the pool area and we were unable to use the pool for the last 4 days of our stay. Everyone had a great time. It was conveniently located to stores, restaurants and the beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mollie B.

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

Beach Stay in June

My family enjoyed our stay. Good place for our dogs too- the fenced in yard with the pool was very helpful. The electric golf cart was a great inclusion.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

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

Great House

We loved staying here! The house was clean and comfortable with a well-stocked kitchen. Being able to use the included golf cart was an awesome bonus, and the homeowners were very responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela Lee B.

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

Wonderful Perfect Vacation Home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is ideally located in a secluded area bay side but still very convenient to the beach. The home is large with lots of areas for family time as well as space for peaceful "me" time, too. The fenced in grassy yard was a definite plus for our pups. Communication with the owners was excellent. We have already booked again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M., New Albany, Ms

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

Awesome Experience

We loved the unique layout and there is a porch for every time of day and weather situation.There are tons of stairs but my wife says it is her dreamhouse. She has been visiting the island for almost 35 yrs straight (minus a few) and this was her favorite experience. The pool was a blast for the kids in between beach trips. Golf cart ran great and was a big help toting our 3,000 lbs of beach gear. We rode bikes most of the time to and from the beach and used the golf cart for the wagon. I almost missed the sunset bay view from the master bedroom window! It is a must see. You can catch the late sunrise from one of the sundecks as well.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

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

Spring Break Paradise

Beautiful home! Great location! Excellent communication with home owners! Lots of memories made! Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

sue l., Menomonee Falls Wi

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

Paradise

Buddys bungalow is a slice of heaven on earth. We will now make the annual trek from Wisconsin just to spend time here. Pam is great at communicating, the property and home are beautiful and SGI is truly our favorite place to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Pam & Tim

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We live & work in North Georgia. We have a small hobby farm with many wonderful animals that we call family. Many years ago we discovered SGI where we could vacation with our Great Danes! Our dream has been to own a house on the island where we can vacation and share our home with other wonderful people!

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