4 Br Private Vacation Home Vacation Rental In St George Island, Florida

Welcome to Family Tides, a beautiful beach vacation home featuring spacious living areas, 2 large furnished screened porches, beachy décor, extra large community Olympic sized swimming pool and a short walk to St. George Island's award winning sugar white sand beaches. This home is dog friendly, so bring your whole family!

Located in Resort Village, a small community of homes just 1 mile inside the St. George Plantation gate. Just a few steps out the door lies the largest swimming pool on the island with an Olympic sized 50 meter lap lane, abundant swimming areas for older kiddos and adults, plus a separate shallow pool for the "kiddies". This elegantly shaped pool is surrounded by lush tropical landscaping complete with tables, large shade umbrellas and lounge chairs, so all you have to bring is your family, friends and snacks!

Guests also have access to all other Plantation community amenities, including tennis courts, pickle ball courts, fitness center, beach boardwalks and Bob Sikes Cut. There are 11 miles of paved multi-use pathways spanning the island. There is a myriad of nature trails woven throughout the community - a true wonderland paradise.

Across the bridge, Eastpoint's craft brewery and seafood markets offer local flavors. Then just another 10 minutes from Eastpoint you'll find historic Apalachicola (world famous for oysters & seafood) featuring trendy shops, culinary delights, arts, seasonal scenic air boat rides, entertainment and more.

The exterior of this home offers under-house concrete parking for 2, uncovered space for up to 4 more cars and 2 covered entry doors. There is an elevator for guest use that will help you easily carry up all your goodies! There is an outside fish cleaning table to clean your fresh catch along with a park-style charcoal grill, as well as an outdoor enclosed shower to rinse off after your day of fun in the sun. The laundry room with washer/dryer is located on the foyer/ground floor. There is a complimentary dog kennel provided for occasions when your pup needs a place to stay while you're away.

The first floor boasts 3 living spaces and 2 dining tables in a loft style, split level floor plan. The upper living room offers a flat screen smart TV and stereo/radio, DVD/CD player with speakers on the first & second floors plus both screened porches. A split level half flight staircase leads down to 2 additional open living spaces which includes 2 queen sleeper sofas along with their love seats and access to a covered screened porch with a table for 8. The well appointed kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters is perfect for preparing meals! The high top dining table seats 8 and is sure to be a favorite gathering spot for meals, puzzles and games. An additional 4 seat multi-use gaming and eating table located next to the living room flows nicely to the open kitchen/dining area.

Sleeping accommodations start on the second floor. The first is the king bedroom with master bathroom, smart TV plus direct access to the covered screened porch with pool view. The second is the queen bedroom with smart TV and master bathroom. The third bedroom offers a queen bed with smart TV and access to the covered screened porch with pool view. The fourth bedroom has 2 twin beds and smart TV. A shared full bathroom is located between bedrooms 3 & 4.

Bed Sizes: 1 King, 2 Queens, 2 Twins, 2 Queen Sleeper Sofas

Limit of 1 dog up to 100 lbs. or 2 dogs up to 25 lbs. each. No cats; owner has severe allergies! This is a NON-SMOKING property. Golf carts are not allowed with rentals in the Plantation.

Your beach vacation rental through St. George Island Vacations includes a beach gear credit that can be applied to beach chairs, umbrellas, bicycles, paddleboards, kayaks, beach wagons and more!

Located near the beach, this vacation home is in Plantation, a neighborhood in St. George Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park, while St. George Lighthouse and Dixie Theatre are cultural highlights. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting. With surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.