December special: Just 135 per nt Dec 1-17! Tax, fees extra. Clean, immaculate!

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A wooden deck with a bench and a hose.
A cozy, wooden-floored porch with white furniture, a lamp, and various decorative items.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a window, and a view of the outdoors.
A blue house with a wooden deck and dense greenery.
A wooden deck with a wooden table displaying seashells, a red shelf with decorative items, and a blue chair with a cushion.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near St. George Island Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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St George Island, FL
  • Place, St. George Island Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, St. George Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, St. George Island Visitor Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

St. George Island

Located in St. George Island, this cottage is near the beach. 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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St George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • St. George Island Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 47 min drive - 67.7 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 50 min drive - 70.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Red Pirate - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Pizza and Subs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is December special: Just 135 per nt Dec 1-17! Tax, fees extra. Clean, immaculate! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at December special: Just 135 per nt Dec 1-17! Tax, fees extra. Clean, immaculate!?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at December special: Just 135 per nt Dec 1-17! Tax, fees extra. Clean, immaculate! on 30 November 2026 start from NZ$1,262, 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.

How much is parking at December special: Just 135 per nt Dec 1-17! Tax, fees extra. Clean, immaculate!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at December special: Just 135 per nt Dec 1-17! Tax, fees extra. Clean, immaculate!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at December special: Just 135 per nt Dec 1-17! Tax, fees extra. Clean, immaculate!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is December special: Just 135 per nt Dec 1-17! Tax, fees extra. Clean, immaculate! located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of St. George Island Beach, St. George Lighthouse and St. George Island Visitor Center. Bryant Patton Bridge and St. George Island Fishing Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 300 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 300 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 300 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 300 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 300 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this property. We loved that it was fully fenced for the dogs. Nice quiet neighborhood. Everything you could need or want is within about a mile from the house.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2026
Thank you for giving us 5 stars and a lovely review! It was wonderful hosting you and thank you for leaving the place looking so nice upon check out! Hope you'll be back! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We liked everything about Island Secret , maybe our new favorite place on St George Island . 10/10 will book this location again if it is available next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2026
Thank you for coming to vacation at our beach cottage, along with rating us 5 stars and giving us a great review! We'd LOVE to host you again in the future!! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect private old Florida cottage that met our needs perfectly for a great price! Great location from the beach. Fantastic interaction with the owner. Absolutely recommend this property and would stay here again. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 October 2026
Thank you for giving us a wonderful five star rating, with such a great description and such nice compliments! We loved hosting you and hope that you’ll be back again in the future! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, loved the fenced in yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2026
Thank you for your compliments and for vacationing at our little beach cottage! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! Perfect for us with our pet Homeowners were very easy to communicate with. All in all a wonderful trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2026
We're so pleased that you had a good stay at Island Secret! Thank you for 5 stars, a great review, along with your compliments! Hope you'll be back! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay at the Island Secret! We return year after year because we love the homey feel of the cottage and love how it is tucked away by trees.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2026
Thank you for your annual vacations at Island Secret and a wonderful review, along with 5 stars! We LOVE hosting you!!! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent as always!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2026
We LOVE hosting you both! Thank you for coming back and for granting us 5 stars and great feedback!!! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We live only about 50 miles away so we come to relax and just get away...We have been coming to Island Secret for about 15 years...It is just as clean and nice as always...We can't say enough about Glenn and Lawson. They are awesome hosts....We will return as many times as they will have us.....
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2026
Thank you for returning to our little beach cottage for so many many years! We love hosting you both and we thank you so much for granting us a 5 star review and such wonderful compliments! Looking forward to your return to "Island Secret"! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a quiet, relaxing vacation...just what we were looking for. It was very quiet in our neighborhood, rained a couple of days and that was nice. The kitchen is very well equipped, everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2026
Thank you for 5 stars and a very nice review! We're glad you like the seclusion, especially during a busy season! Thanks for coming and please come again! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Very private
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2026
Thank you for 5 stars, a positive review, and for leaving the cottage looking so nice!! We loved hosting you and we thank you for your business! Please come again! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable and well equipped cottage. We enjoyed our stay and plan to return soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 January 2026
Thank you for granting us five stars and for coming to our little beach cottage! We appreciate your wonderful compliments and we’re thrilled that you’ll be back again to stay at Island Secret! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean, and communication with the host was easy and efficient. We were very comfortable. My only complaint is that the city garbage wasn’t collected, and there was the lingering stench of rotting fish hanging around the downstairs area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was a wonderful place to stay and the host was very kind and available for any questions we had. We look forward to going back next year !!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2025
Thank you for your stay at our little beach cottage, and granting us 5 stars! We appreciate your nice review, along with your plans to return next year! We would love that!!!! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were communicative and welcoming. The kitchen was well equipped and the cottage is adorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 December 2025
Thank you for 5 stars along with your wonderful compliments! We appreciate you coming to spend the weekend at our little beach cottage and hope that you'll be back in the future!! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really good time. We enjoyed the house and location to the beach a lot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
We're so pleased that you enjoyed our beach cottage and your vacation week! Thank you for choosing Island Secret for your summer beach vacation!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great yard for pets

great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Thank you for giving us 5 stars! We work hard for it and really appreciate it, along with your stay at our little cottage! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for my family. Pet friendly and safe. The privacy and outdoor shower were my favorite part. Close to beach and good seafood restaurants. Wish I could stay longer.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2025
Thank you very much for giving us 5 stars, along with spending island time at our little beach cottage! We love your review and appreciate it! Please come again!! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, fenced yard was a plus for the pup. Nice and cozy home on SGI.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 October 2025
Thank you for a fabulous and positive review! We work so hard for you and we appreciate you coming to stay at our little beach cottage!!! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our holiday weekend at Island Secret. Relaxation, beach walks, good food. Never tire of St. George Island. Thirty plus years.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 December 2025
Thank you for giving us 5 stars and a great review! We're so pleased that you chose our little beach cottage for your return to the island! Please come again! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay in this home! The kitchen is fully stocked for cooking full meals, the deck and closed in porch are amazing for hanging out and enjoying the weather, and the proximity to the beach is perfectly walkable. I am looking forward to my next visit to this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 October 2025
Thank you for 5 stars, and a phenomenal review!! We so much appreciate it! You are GREAT guests and we'd be thrilled to host you again! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All was as described. The natural setting was a plus as was the fenced area for dogs. Easy walk to the beach. Host offered us early arrival which was appreciated!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2025
Thank you for the compliments and for giving us 5 stars! We appreciate you coming to Island Secret and hope that you'll be back! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island secret

Enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 April 2025
Thank you for 5 stars, and a positive review! We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and we thank you for spending island time at our beach cottage! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our 4th visit to this home in 2 years. Everything was perfect! Look forward to visiting again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2025
We are so thankful and very blessed that you continue to come back to our little beach cottage! You both are phenomenal guests that always leave the place looking so nice! Thank you for giving us five stars, and a great review! We would be thrilled to host you again! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Repeat stay! Love it! We can bring our dogs and love it! Everything is awesome and we can’t wait go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2025
Thank you for five stars, and for being our fabulous repeat guest! We appreciate your review and your continuing to return to Island Secret! Glenn and Lawson
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly what we wanted and expected. It was a fresh glimpse of old Florida with the best of the Gulf coast. The house is small but absolutely great. Host was available but never intrusive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 November 2025
Thank you for 5 stars, and a complimentary review! We very much appreciate your business at our beach cottage and we hope that you'll return to Island Secret in the future! Glenn and Lawson
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