AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Hot tub

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Enjoy the area

St George Island, FL

St. George Lighthouse9 min walk
St George Lighthouse17 min walk
Pelican Reef14 min drive
Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)94 min drive

Myself, my adult kids, and their significant others immensely enjoyed my birthday week at Ruff Life. Although it’s not ...

Miranda H.

Nov 1, 2023

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

A Ruff Life is the quintessential Beach Cottage! Ruff features stunning ocean views, a fantastic deck, and is just 100 steps to the white sands of the Gulf. Its location in center island makes it the perfect place for families. After watching the dolphins from the deck or the soft sand, its an easy walk to the center of the island and all of the shops, restaurants, lighthouse, and activities St George Island has to offer.

Ruff Life, as the name suggests, is not only perfect for people but is pet friendly too! No reason to leave your fur family behind, Ruff has mats, flooring, and a gated deck so your furry friend can hang out with you before heading to the beach which is steps away!

Ruff features a well appointed kitchen, laundry, Wifi, Hi-definition TVs, DVDs, movies, and wireless speakers for streaming your favorite beach tunes. The open feeling and bright colors bring the beauty of this special island inside so even a rainy day is special. Take a quick walk to center island and pick up doughnuts, visit a restaurant or bar, or grab a souvenir or groceries. Walk home and enjoy wine on the deck as you watch the magnificent sunsets change the color of the ocean and sky. Ruff Life is the best of what St George Island has to offer--paradise.

There is plenty of room at Ruff Life with both a King and a Queen bedroom sharing the downstairs bath, and a loft featuring a full bath and 2 large twin daybeds with great ocean views.

*Ruff is pet friendly and allows (1) dog for a $75.00 non-refundable pet fee. If you have an additional pet please contact me and we can make it work. We also do a $300 refundable damage deposit

Property manager

Tom Moses/Sheryl Clouse

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

A damage deposit of USD 300 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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 in St. George Island, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Pelican Reef, while Dixie Theatre and John Gorrie State Museum are cultural highlights. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting.

St George Island, FL

What's nearby

St. George Lighthouse - 9 min walk
St George Lighthouse - 17 min walk
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve - 8 min drive
Pelican Reef - 14 min drive
Carrabelle Beach - 26 min drive

Restaurants

Eastpoint Beer Company - 9 min drive
Family Coastal Restaurant - 10 min drive
Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - 7 min walk
Bar 98 - 9 min drive
The Beach Pit - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of St. George Lighthouse and St George Lighthouse. Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Pelican Reef are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

lynette r.

14 May 2024

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

Ruff life

Nice property in a great location. Right across the road from the beach and walking distance to restaurants. Owners were helpful and responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

14 May 2024

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

All good

Great view with some elbow room🙋‍♂️

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam G.

2 May 2024

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

Beach Bliss

The property was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. Tom was very accommodating so that we could bring our two dogs who had a fantastic first beach trip. We all had a wonderful experience and would stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aline M.

2 May 2024

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

Great location

House is right across from the beach, pets are allowed which is great, deck has a gate so you don't have to worry about pets escaping.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

2 May 2024

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

Winter vaca

Everything was well maintained. LOTS of pots/pans/utensils etc - more than we have ever seen in another VRBO. Towels were plentiful. The location of this house is perfect. We enjoyed our stay and the peacefulness of St. George Island.

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tom Moses/Sheryl Clouse

I discovered St George Island on a family vacation back in 2010. I instantly knew that St George was someplace incredibly special and that my pack belonged here. By the end of that week long vacation, I somehow found myself in a real estate office starting a search for my piece of this paradise. By the end of that stay I had found the perfect place and had a contract on the property now know as Ruff Life. Renovations, time and many wonderful memories have led to me making SGI my permanent home. Though I occasionally miss the conveniences of Atlanta and big city life, this is truly a paradise and I feel incredibly lucky to live here and to be able to share it with others.

Why they chose this property

Ruff Life was a unique opportunity. Though the home was in disrepair and required a total renovation, the location was incredible. Located across the street from the gulf, protected from storms by natural sea dunes, and featuring an incredible view protected from future development--it was perfect! After some substantial renovations Ruff Life was born.

What makes this property unique

The open and airy renovation to this home and the cheerful beachy colors bring the island beauty in! The deck is a favorite perch and multipurpose hangout. The deck perch offers the perfect place to eat dinner, watch the dolphins play in the calm waters, or engage in island people watching as the occasional golf carts go by. Close enough to walk to the shops and restaurants, yet secluded enough for a glass of wine with your favorite people, Ruff Life really has the best of island living.