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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5950 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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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

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St. George Island

When you stay at this cottage in St. George Island, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of St. George Island Beach and St George Lighthouse. .This cottage is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from St. George Lighthouse and 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from St. George Island Visitor Center.

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • St. George Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • St. George Island Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 48 min drive - 41.4 miles
  • Indian Pass Beach - 51 min drive - 43.3 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blue Parrot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Red Pirate - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Eastpoint Beer Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Pizza and Subs - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Adorable Cottage! Fun, colorful, gated/fenced, meticulously maintained! Privacy!

818 W. Pine Ave., St. George Island, FL

Truly an 'Island Secret'! Very 'BEACHY' & fun 950sf traditional coastal cottage! Nothing fancy....but updated, sparkling clean, and extremely well-maintained!

Only 4 rows of homes between you and the beach! A short walk to the beach boardwalk located only a football field and a half away, (150 yards), at the end of 8th Street! Enjoy the lush & knarled coastal oaks on our 2nd floor covered porch or screened porch! When we have 10-15 knot winds from the south you'll enjoy listening to the ocean waves. Complete privacy from neighbors!

Our fully stocked kitchen offers stylish quartz solid-surface counters, under mount sink and white bead board cabinets!

The kitchen, dining, and comfortable living areas are all open to each other and overlook the deck & island vegetation.

Each room in the house is a fun coastal color! You're at the beach on an island and on vacation! Bead board ceilings too for that cottage feel! Two bedrooms and one bath are upstairs along with one bedroom and one bath conveniently located downstairs on the ground floor with a separate entrance. Perfect for two couples wanting a bit of privacy or adult children! There is a laundry room with a washer and dryer located downstairs too!

You have a extra large private hot/cold outdoor shower, park style charcoal grill and a large swivel charcoal grill, along with a fish cleaning sink & table located downstairs. The property entry at the street offers a 16' wide gate and a fully fenced yard! Yes, we love your 4-legged children and are pet friendly! You'll love the securely fenced & gated property for your dogs!

A short walk away is Regatta Park! This is a bay front park that offers parking, covered picnic tables, park style grills, a white sandy beach nestled on a cove, and a kayak launch site!

For a 3 minute drone video of our house, go to YouTube and type in: Island Secret, St. George Island

Follow our island and area on our FACEBOOK page! Type in "Our Little Secret on St. George Island".

Glenn & Lawson Smith would be honored to have you as guests at our 'Island Secret'! Please email Glenn through VRBO for further questions or to arrange your wonderful vacation on an island paradise!

Sorry no group gatherings allowed, even for day use, beyond the maximum occupancy of 5 people. Absolutely no occupancy beyond 5 people total, which includes children and infants.

Our other VRBO listing located near St. George Island is 60 minutes N.E. at beautiful Lake Talquin, VRBO 765447.


NOTE:
3 night minimum stay requirement except during the peak summer season when we have a 7 NIGHT MINIMUM STAY REQUIREMENT. Summer season: 7 night minimum stay with Saturday to Saturday rentals.

Sorry, we do not offer a monthly rate.

If you bring your dog, unlike most vacation rental homes, we DO NOT charge you extra for your 4-legged children, and we DO NOT charge you a pet security deposit. IN EXCHANGE, we simply ask that they'd be well behaved & trained, supervised at all times, current on flea/tick meds, non-scratchers on doors/windows/furniture, to keep them off the new Lovesac couch, (or bring blankets for the couch), & off beds, keep off the fence, avoid digging in the yard and that you'd pick up after them in the yard & tidy up. Due to the fact that your pet is not familiar with his/her surroundings at the house, PLEASE bring a kennel in case you plan to leave him/her alone so that your dog does not scratch our doors, door frame and sliding glass doors.

*We cater to family groups and cannot accept reservations for vacationing students or house parties. We do not rent to students or to groups under 25, even if one or more parents or legally responsible adults accompany them.

Cleaning/linens/bath towels fee is $150.00

In the event that you need to cancel, we provide a full refund 60 days or more prior to arrival. Within 60 days there is no refund. Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is strongly recommended because you never know what unexpected life event or weather event can occur.


Up to a $300 damage option will be automatically charged to your credit card within 14 days of check out if any damage occurs.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking inside or outside near open door/window

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 950 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Well trained and behaved pets welcome. See policy

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We welcome well behaved children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside or outside near open door/window

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Dec 24 27 2020 for 3 nts is now available for Christmas!

Reviews

Adorable Cottage! Fun, colorful, gated/fenced, meticulously maintained! Privacy! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 275 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Rachel C.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Beverly B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Danielle E.

Great location, fenced yard was a plus for the pup. Nice and cozy home on SGI.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our 4th visit to this home in 2 years. Everything was perfect! Look forward to visiting again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal L., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Cliff S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was as expected. Glenn was easy to communicate with and was very prompt to answer questions by text. Very well equipped with everything we needed. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lana b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the fact we could bring our fur babies, they were safe with the drive through gate and fencing. Really enjoyed the folage around cottage, it makes it very private and cooler. Everything we could have needed was there for us. Very short walk to the beach.We will definitely be returning for another visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christy r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this beach house! My teenager loved the more private room on the ground floor. This feels like a home away from home. All the eclectic decor outside was charming. Peaceful. Plenty of spaces to spread out and just have some quiet time to yourself. Super easy walk to the beach and right at public beach access. Bed was comfortable. Everything we needed was there and we felt very nestled in and secluded. Seems this may be an older house that was updated perfectly - job well done. My ONLY complaint is the water pressure in the shower was pitiful but that was so miniscule compared to everything else that was perfect. Very, very clean. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another fantastic stay....I almost hate writing reviews because I want Island Secret to remain out secret! The house an property were exactly what we like - a secluded cottage tucked away near an amazing beach!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a fantastic time as always. Third time at island Secret. We love it and will be back. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bekah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

great yard for pets

great location
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marlo T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a really good time. We enjoyed the house and location to the beach a lot!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unit was very comfortable and clean. We loved the decor. Walk to the beach was doable for this 78 yr old. Especially important to me was the comfort of the bed and they were very comfortable. I slept well every night. My 16 yr old granddaughter loved her separate room. Privacy is very important to her!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura Schultz S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful SGI Vacation

Second time at this clean, comfortable beach cottage. We enjoyed our stay and really appreciate the quiet, yet conveniently located home. This is a special place- and feels like home-away-from-home. We hope to come back again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor T.

Liked: Cleanliness

fantastic

great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marita E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tropical tree house

We LOVED this place. It was everything we expected and more! Comfy, close to everything, clean, private, and had everything we needed. We had a place booked for next year but cancelled 2 days into our stay here so we could rebook with Glen and Lawson. If you want fancy don't stay here.. but if you want to walk in and feel right at home at a very reasonable and affordable price..this is your place! Thanks a bunch to our fabulous hosts!!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mitch W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip

Second stay at island secret…we’ve already booked the third and now we’re talking about the fourth. Super clean and extremely private. Owners are very responsive and easy to work with. We’ll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Great communication with owner and I understand now why the property is rated 10/10. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025