Beauty and the Beach has everything to make your stay memorable & fun! Centrally located & within walking distance to all Island shops & restaurants. Enjoy fabulous views of the Gulf from newly-expanded covered and open decks. If you are staying in, you will enjoy multiple TVs/DVDs/VCRs & CD player. High chair, porta-crib and baby gates provided. All bedrooms have private baths with hairdryers.
The best thing about the house is its location. Of course it is beachfront, but it is also right next to the park which has a playground, a basketball court, and picnic area and it is within walking distance of all of the shops and restaurants. There is a boardwalk to the beach.
The house has free wi-fi (password = RVPHS) and premium cable channels and there is a movie-rental kiosk just steps away. The game closet is filled with fun games, puzzles and books.
The king sized master bed with its morning view of the sunrise is extremely comfortable as is the queen sized bed on the top level. Both bedrooms have a view of the ocean. The third bedroom down the hall from the master has twin beds. There are ceiling fans in every bedroom. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom with hairdryers and extra towel racks.
Linens, towels and dishtowels are provided. Bath soap, dish detergent, hand soap, paper towels and toilet tissue are provided as well.
If anything goes wrong during your stay, Resort Vacation Properties 1-877-272-8206 will send someone out to fix it. Each guest is provided with a code to unlock the door during their stay so there are no keys to lose.
The kitchen has everything you need for cooking and serving. Lots of glasses, plates, flatware, knives, can & bottle openers, cookware, pitchers, a mixer, a coffee maker, a toaster and a microwave. There is also a grilling area beside the boardwalk to the beach. There are at least two trucks on the island selling seafood that is great for grilling.
The house is pet-friendly and kid-friendly. We provide baby gates to keep your kids/pets off of the stairs as well as a high chair and baby crib.
This house is perfectly situated to make your vacation perfect!
Lower floor:
2 Bedrooms (1 King, 1 Twins) (Port-a-Crib provided)
2 Full Bathrooms (Hairdryers provided)
Washer/Dryer
Front Entrance to Parking Pad
Back Entrance with access to deck and steps to beach
Middle floor:
Kitchen
Dining Area (Folding High Chair provided)
Family Room with Sleeper Sofa, TV, Stereo
Half Bathroom
Game/Book/Puzzle Closet
Pantry
Back Entrance with access to deck and steps to beach
Top floor:
1 Bedroom (Queen) with view of ocean
1 Full Bathroom
Kitchen Supplies:
Full size refrigerator with ice maker
Electric Stove
Dishwasher
Microwave
Toaster
Coffee Maker
Hand Mixer
Blender
Cookware
Place Settings for 8+
Cups/Glasses/Wine Stems
Pitchers
Knives
Corkscrew
Starter supplies (Garbage Bags, Paper Towels, Toilet Tissue, Dishwasher Soap, Hand Soap, Coffee Filters)
No extra fee for pets
Free Wi-Fi (password = RVPHS) & Telephone
Bed Linens & Bath Towels provided
There are two grocery stores within walking distance, a small grocery store in Eastpoint, and two larger grocery stores in Apalachicola (20 minute drive). The Blue Store (on your right as you come onto the island) has a great deli with Boars Head meats that are cheaper than our Publix.
The nearest airports are Tallahassee and Panama City (both 80 miles).
Boats, Jet Skis, Bicycles, Golf Carts, etc. are available for rent nearby.
Check In time is 4:00PM, Check Out time is 10:00AM. After hours arrival can be arranged.
Payment Policy: Within 10 days of booking, reservations made in advance require 25% of the total rent due to confirm your reservation. A second payment of 25% is due 90 days prior to arrival with the final balance due 30 days prior to arrival. For last minute reservations made less than 45 days prior to arrival, full payment is due within 48 hours of booking. Personal check, money order, cashier's check, web check are acceptable forms of payment. Visa/Mastercard/Discover are accepted with an added convenience fee.
Things to do/see:
· The BEACH! Rent Chairs, Umbrellas, Rafts, Kayaks, etc.
o Jolly Rogers Beach Shop 139-A W. Gorrie Dr. rents chairs, umbrellas, rafts, boogie boards, kayaks, life vests, sun boats, bikes, scooters, gem cars, trikes & club cars
o Island Adventures 15 E. Gulf Beach Drive rents chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, bikes & surreys www.sgislandadventures.com
o Capt. Dave Volk (on the beach in front of the Blue Parrot – seasonal) rents Sea-Doos
o Island Outfitters 235 E. Gulf Beach Drive rents stand-up paddle boards and kayaks, including tandem & single kayaks outfitted for fishing with rod holder. www.sgioutfitters.com
o Journeys of St. George Island 240 E. 3rd Street rents kayaks, standup paddleboards, motorboats. www.sgislandjourneys.com
· Bicycle – The island has 17 miles of paved bike paths and lots of off-road exploring. See above for bicycle rental options.
· Basketball or Volleyball – There’s a basketball and volleyball in the game closet. The basketball court is in the park near the house and the volleyball area is on the beach between the house and the Blue Parrot.
· Listen to Music
o Blue Parrot Oceanfront Café – Live bands on the outside deck most summer weekends. www.blueparrotcafe.net
o Eddy Teach’s Raw Bar – Live music most weekends and some weekdays.
o Harry A’s Restaurant – Entertainment every night. Live music on the outside patio during the summer. www.harryasrestaurant.com
· Circle of Friends (one of our favorite things to do) – Every Thursday at 6PM – Sometimes It’s Hotter – just across the street and down to the right from Beauty and the Beach. A great gathering place for locals and vacationers to meet. Cash Beer/Wine bar. Appetizers featuring spices from the store. Pets on leash welcome. Music sometimes. www.sometimesitshotter.com
· Grill some fish – If you didn’t catch your own, there are two trucks on the island that sell fresh fish. We like Doug’s, but Dail’s is okay too. We’ve had good fish from both. (You’ll need to buy/bring charcoal for the grill).
· St. George Island State Park 1900 E. Gulf Beach Dr. St. George Island, Florida 32328 Phone: 850-927-2111 Undeveloped beaches, sunbathing, shelling, swimming, canoeing, boating, hiking, camping, and nature study. Two boat ramps and six large picnic shelters equipped with grills, tables, and restrooms .Admission Fees $5.00 per vehicle
Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Extra Passengers $6.00 (Children under 12 are Free) Picnic Pavilions can be reserved $30.00 (plus tax) per day.
· St. George Lighthouse 2 East Gulf Beach Drive, St. George Island, FL 32328. Reconstructed from ruins of original lighthouse. 92 steps to the top. Great view. The Lighthouse, the Lighthouse Museum, and the Keeper's House Gift Shop observe Summer Hours from March 1 - October 31 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday -- 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday -- Noon to 5 p.m. Thursday – Closed Abbreviated hours are in effect during the winter, from November 1 - February 28. Fees for climbing the Lighthouse are: Adults -- $5.00 Youth under age 16 -- $3.00 Under age 6 -- No Charge
· Take a boat outing – fishing or shelling (we haven’t done it but both got good reviews on TripAdvisor.)
o Island Outfitters www.sgioutfitters.com – 235 East Gulf Beach Drive, St. George Island
o Journeys St. George Guided Boat Tours 240 East Third Street St. George Island, FL 32328
· Bob Sikes Cut - This channel, which separates St. George Island from Little St. George Island, is known for being a great spot to catch flounder according to Trip Advisor. (To get to it on land, you have to go to the west end of the island – they won’t let you into the gated community – The Plantation – to get to it, but you can walk around on the beach and get inside.)
· Pelican Reef – not sure where this is, but supposedly good flounder fishing
· Fishing off of the old bridge (we’ve walked out & watched the fishermen – haven’t done it ourselves yet).
· Golf – St. James Bay http://www.stjamesbay.com/ Laughing Gull Lane, Carrabelle ~45 minute drive 850-697-9606
· Shopping – From groceries to clothing to arts, you can find most everything you need on the island, and if not, Apalachicola is less than ½ hour away.
o St. Georgia Island
§ CASTAWAY LIQUORS at 139-B E. Gorrie Dr. 927-2335 Beer, liquor, wine, premium cigars, mixers, etc.
§ CHUCK'S MARKET PLACE at 244 Franklin Blvd. 927-2154 in the “Blue Store.” Gas, ice, beer, Boarshead meats, cheeses, wide variety of groceries, meat market, wine, beer.
§ EXPRESS LANE at 140 Franklin Blvd. 927-5005 Beverages, groceries, etc. (Best price on Diet Coke on the island)
§ FISHERMAN’S HEADQUARTERS at 40 W. Bayshore Dr. 927-9817 Fishing gear and supplies, licenses, bait, wide selection of tools & hardware.
§ ISLAND ADVENTURES at 105 E. Gulf Beach Dr. 927-3655 Bike & surrey rentals, chair & umbrella rentals, beachwear, Hawaiian shirts, ladies dresses, hats, sandals, beach supplies, t-shirts, jewelry www.sgislandadventures.com
§ ISLAND EMPORIUM at 160 E. Pine Ave. 927-2569 or 927-2622 Large selection of apparel, gifts, beach supplies, shoes, swimwear, souvenirs, books, etc.
§ ISLAND OUTFITTERS at 235 E. Gulf Beach Dr. 927-2604 Resort apparel, outdoor wear, beach accessories, shoes, pro tackle shop, kayak sales & rentals, shoes, jewelry, local artwork, and gifts.
§ JOLLY ROGER BEACH SHOP at 139-A W. Gorrie Dr. 927-2999 Bike, scooter, kayak rentals, chairs & umbrellas, rafts, fishing gear, pirate gifts, etc.
§ JOURNEYS OF ST. GEORGE at 240 E. Third St. 927-3259 T-shirts, kayaks, kayak and snorkel gear for sale, kayak, equipment & tour rentals, bait, tackle & charters, sailboats, rental boats, kids’ programs & adventures. www.sgislandjourneys.com
§ MADINGER JEWELERS at 132 E. Pine Ave. 927-4653 Full service jeweler, custom & original jewelry, SGI & Apalach pendants & charms. www.MadingerJewelers.com
§ SEA OATS GALLERY at 128 E. Pine Ave. 927-2303 Original oils & watercolors, paper collage, Sumi-e, stained glass, turned wood, painted silk, collectible prints, unique gifts.
§ SNAPPY TURTLE ON THE BEACH at 123 E. Gulf Beach Drive. 850-927-2252 Beach clothing & souvenirs.
§ SOMETIMES IT'S HOTTER SEASONING COMPANY at 112 E. Gulf Beach Dr. 927-5039 St. George Island's unique retail & specialty food store. (Get the smoked fish dip if they have it. If they’re out, you can try the Big Top store just across the bridge in Eastpoint.)
§ ST. GEORGE ISLAND TRADING POST at 101 Franklin Blvd. 927-2252 Tropical department store. Also Coffee 'N Cream snack & ice cream bar.
§ SURVIVORS BAIT & TACKLE at 28 W. Pine Ave. 850-927-3113 Complete line of fishing supplies, live bait, tackle, men’s and women’s shoes and apparel. Ron Valentine, proprietor.
§ TWO GULLS GIFTS at 136 E. Pine Ave. 927-2044 T-shirts, toys, cards, gifts, resort wear, souvenirs, etc. Women’s apparel across the street. www.twogullsgifts.com
o Eastpoint
§ BAYSIDE GALLERY & FLORIST at 260 Hwy. 98. 670-8931 Florist, gifts, wedding planning. www.stgeorgeislandweddings.com
§ FISHERMAN’S CHOICE at 330 Hwy. 98. 670-8808 Bait, tackle, seafood.
§ LYNN’S QUALITY OYSTERS & RETAIL MARKET at 402 Hwy. 98. 670-8796 Oysters, crabs & crab meat, shrimp, crab cakes, flounder, grouper, lobster, tuna loins, scallops, snapper, fish dip. Grocery items for all your frying fixings. Jumbo crab stuffed shrimp & mushrooms, smoked mullet, crab meat stuffing. Will provide UPS shipping.
§ TIFFIN INTERIORS at 60 Island Dr. 670-8800 Furniture, art, interior decorating services, rental home packages, accessories.
o Apalachicola
§ ALICE JEAN GALLERY at 127 Commerce St. 653-2030 Art gallery and art classes, exhibits by local artists.
§ ALL THAT JAZZ at 84 Market St. 653-4800 Gifts, collectibles and art.
§ APALACHICOLA CHOCOLATE CO. at 61 Market St. Homemade chocolates, special designs.
§ APALACHICOLA SPONGE CO. at 16 Avenue E. 653-5564 Homemade olive oil and goats’ milk soap, sponges, antiques.
§ ARTEMIS GALLERY at 252 Water St. 653-3261 Original paintings, photography, crafts, gifts by regional and local artists.
§ BLUE BEACH + HOME at 31 Avenue E. 653-8778 Beach and home accessories, furniture, collectibles and art.
§ CHEZ FUNK at 88 Market St. 653-3885 Collectibles, antiques, and art. The name says it all.
§ DOWNTOWN BOOKS & PURL at 67 Commerce St. 653-1290 Book store, knitting accessories.
§ FISH TALES at 230 Water St. 653-4397 Whimsical art and glass gallery, jewelry, paintings, clocks, lamps, mosaics.
§ FORGOTTEN COAST OUTFITTERS at 94 Market St. 653-9669 Fly fishing gear, outdoor clothing and accessories for men and women.
§ THE FRAME SHOP at 76 Market St. 323-0464 Custom framing, local art and photography.
§ THE GARDEN SHOP at 147 Commerce St. 653-1777 Annuals, perennials, shrubs. Native and organic plants. Gardening supplies. Landscape design, installation, maintenance. Consultations. www.gardensinc.net
§ GRADY MARKET at 76 Water St. 653-4099 Collection of antique shops, artists’ galleries, clothing, gifts, accessories.
§ IGA GULFSIDE at 425 US Hwy 98. 653-9695 Groceries, meats.
§ MARKET STREET ANTIQUES at 115 Market St. 653-1006 Antiques, collectibles and gifts.
§ OYSTERCATCHER at 79 Market St. 653-1616 Contemporary women’s apparel and gifts, denim, swimwear, accessories.
§ PETUNIA at 14 Avenue D. 653-9144 Unique gifts, apparel, food & accessories for pets and their people. www.petuniapet.com
§ PIGGLY WIGGLY at 130 Hwy. 98. 653-8768 Groceries, meats, wine, beer.
§ RICHARD BICKEL PHOTOGRAPHY at 96 6th St. 653-2828 Fine art, books, prints and posters.
§ RITZ FOOD STORE/CHEVRON at 47 Avenue E. 653-3444
§ RIVER CITY TRADING CO. at 82 Commerce St. 653-2441 Wide assortment of men and women’s clothing & accessories, gifts, jewelry.
§ RIVERLILY at 78 Commerce St. 653-2600 Bath and beauty collections, greeting cards, and jewelry.
§ SEAHORSE GIFTS, JEWELRY & FLORIST at 87 Market St. 653-8745 Gifts, flowers, jewelry.
§ SIRENS BOUTIQUE at 76 Market St., Ste. A. 653-3191 Contemporary clothing for women of all ages.
§ SMOKEHOUSE ANTIQUES at 16 Avenue E. 653-5564
§ STUFFED OWL at 75 Commerce St. 653-8960 Kitchen cookware and utensils, gifts, home accessories.
§ THIS AND THAT 77 Commerce Street 912-704-0735 Bike rentals, sales, repairs.