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The Sandy Bucket - Panoramic Ocean Views, Beachside, Lg Deck, Pets, Screen Porch

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New large deck & stairs, complete renovation on the inside as well
Brand new deck & stairs w/sensor lighting + gate at top of stairs
180 degree Panoramic ocean views
Sectional couch + two chairs. Smart TV across the room on wall not pictured
Bar seating for 3 people + stainless steel 10” deep sink & appliances

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Eastpoint, FL
  • Place, St. George Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. George Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, St. George Island Visitor Center
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

1 King Bed

Third Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Second Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Sandy Bucket - Panoramic Ocean Views, Beachside, Lg Deck, Pets, Screen Porch

"The Sandy Bucket" is a perfect oasis for your family or for two families. The Sandy Bucket in our house refers not only to the sand toy but also to our sandy "bottoms"! Our kiddos call their bottom their "bucket" so the name has a double meaning to us! We are pet-friendly, less than 100 yds to the beach with private beach access path, panoramic ocean views, and no road to cross when walking to the beach. Our home has been completely renovated. Brand new kitchen appliances, countertops, large single basin 10" deep stainless steel sink with tall pull out faucet, new washer/dryer, all new bathrooms (tile, vanities, tubs, toilets, etc), new luxury vinyl tile flooring throughout the house, new paint & furniture (new mattresses, couch, chairs, etc). Also, a brand new HVAC system and tankless hot water heater so you will never run out of hot water!! A new 19 foot deep deck completes the renovations. The house is 1.5 miles to the State Park entrance and 2.5 miles to the lighthouse, grocery store, and restaurants so it's in the perfect location to bike or run in either direction on the bike path that runs along the entire island! The lots on the East End are each 1 acre so there is more privacy and the beaches are quieter, which we love!

There are 3 bedrooms. The Master Bedroom has its own private bath, smart Tv, ceiling fan and french doors onto the deck. The second king bedroom has a smart TV and french doors onto the deck as well. The bunk room has one twin over twin bunk bed and one twin over full bed. A Roll-away cot is also in closet so the bunk room can sleep 6 kids. The dining table seats up to 8 people with the table leaf. There are three bar-stools at the kitchen counter for additional seating. The living room has a very large comfy sectional along with two cushioned chairs. Large flat screen Smart TV, books and games. No regular cable at the house; you’ll have to log into your own Netflix, YouTube TV, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc to watch TV and movies.

There is an hot and cold water outdoor shower under the house with both a shower head and hose to wash toys and dogs off. Parking for several cars under the house as well. Free wifi. We have one security camera on the driveway and stairs for security reasons. When you arrive, you will be supplied with a starter kit (soap, toilet paper, etc).

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee of $100 for one dog; $150 for two dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Will consider monthly rentals. Please contact for rates. Towels, blankets and linens are provided for you along with a small starter kit.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1191117vb
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 on the beach, this holiday home is in East End, a neighbourhood in St. George Island. St. George Lighthouse and St George Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Eastpoint, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • St. George Island Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 52 min drive - 68.6 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 55 min drive - 71.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪FatDaddy’s Smokehouse and Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Red Pirate - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blue Parrot - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Sandy Bucket - Panoramic Ocean Views, Beachside, Lg Deck, Pets, Screen Porch pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at The Sandy Bucket - Panoramic Ocean Views, Beachside, Lg Deck, Pets, Screen Porch?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Sandy Bucket - Panoramic Ocean Views, Beachside, Lg Deck, Pets, Screen Porch on 30 Aug 2026 start from AU$545, 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 The Sandy Bucket - Panoramic Ocean Views, Beachside, Lg Deck, Pets, Screen Porch?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Sandy Bucket - Panoramic Ocean Views, Beachside, Lg Deck, Pets, Screen Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Sandy Bucket - Panoramic Ocean Views, Beachside, Lg Deck, Pets, Screen Porch?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is The Sandy Bucket - Panoramic Ocean Views, Beachside, Lg Deck, Pets, Screen Porch located?

Nestled on the beach, this East End holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of St. George Island Beach, Pelican Reef and St. George Lighthouse. St. George Island Visitor Center is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 104 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved the location! We will definitely book again. Thank you so very much for the memories we shared this week. Thank you again to the Donner family for letting us share your home. We loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to get to, great location, homey and clean. We enjoyed our weekend get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at th Sandy Bucket. It’s a great property. Private beach access trail. Awesome view of the Gulf. Privacy due to one acre lot and at the quieter east end. Close to state park. Nicely decorated and comfortable. Our host was super responsive and helpful. We had a great time! One thing to note. The windows can’t be opened due to others not ensuring they are closed before departing. This was the ONLY downside. Being from Michigan where we spend 7-8 months out of the year holed up inside, having a fresh breeze and hearing the ocean waves from inside would be nice but luckily we had phenomenal weather and just stayed out on the deck a lot to take in the ocean air. The owner does specify this very clearly in the pre-rental info so we knew this going in. Outside of this it’s a fantastic rental on a a truly spectacular island!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2026
Thanks Kristen! Appreciate the great review! Honestly; you can open the windows, but we’ve had where lots of people have opened them and left them open after they’ve checked out even with mentioning to close them in the check out notes which causes other major issues (the tops slide down if you open the bottom and so the tops aren’t being closed back) so we advise people to not open them unless absolutely necessary. You can open the living room windows fine as they don’t slide down like the rest do (I have notes on the walls by the windows where people are leaving them open). You can’t rally hear the ocean from the house anyway, but the breeze can be nice for sure if the weather is decent. So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernest O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Uncrowded beaches was the best part of the trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Alicia C.

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

Nice property

The house was nice and the location was great.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Sandy Bucket - a dream stay

We loved the house, view of the gulf and proximity to the beach. Loved riding bikes on the trail. St George us a lovely beach community.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Spring break

We have stayed here before and once again it was a good place to be. Close walk to the beach. Family enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kakie G.

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

Loved the location

Exactly as described and loved the proximity to the beach away from any crowds.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Great place to enjoy SGI

This house has everything we were looking for: awesome view, comfort, enough space for our group of 6, peaceful surroundings and more. We really enjoyed sitting out on the large deck and the very short walk to the beach. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Great stay!

We had a great time with our dog at the beach house. Everything was clean and loved the deck looking at over the ocean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Robin C.

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

Great place for family

First beach trip with our baby. The house was great, and the bunk room worked out perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzy M.

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

Beach Vacation

Beautiful beach vacation. The house was almost waterfront and a very easy walk to the beach. Clean and comfortable. The balcony was great for morning coffee and gated to keep the dog in. The beach was amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy F.

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

Great little getaway

Clean, cozy beach house. Enjoyed oyr stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristine g.

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

sandy bucket

for our first vrbo experience all went well. nice house layout and location. easy to reach owners.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee M.

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

Nice beach weekend

AC worked great, beds were very comfortable, close walk to beach, quiet area, kitchen equipment looked and worked well, screened porch is a bonus, and tables and chairs on deck were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana J.

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

Comfortable and lovely SGI beach house

We highly recommend The Sandy Bucket. It's updated, comfortable, clean, well stocked and located in a less crowded area for the beach. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Sandy bucket

Great trip overall, perfect location.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan J.

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

Relaxing stay

Well maintained property that is kept up. The only thing this house is missing is a pool but it does have easy beach access. We enjoyed our stay and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

3rd Summer Stay

Our 3rd stay in the property. Great location on SGI, beautiful beach with easy access. Superb property in all respects.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Collin C.

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

Great Island Getaway!

For the price per night this is a great property. The house is roomy and perfect for two couples or one family. Short walk and you are on the beach. The owners are really nice, too and their communication from booking to check out is really helpful. Happy Beaching(:
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn F.

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

Happy 2021 from St. George

This was a very nice home to stay in. We hiked, walked,biked the island.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita B.

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

Very nice

Clean and well stocked kitchen. Nice short walk to beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

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

Excellent

My daughter and I had a wonderful week. It was so peaceful and we hope to go back in the future. The house was in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

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

Family Vacation

We really enjoyed our stay at Sandy Bucket! Communication with property owners was great! It was a perfect distance to the beach, easy walk. We loved the outdoor shower as it was the best! We all had enough space. The open floor plan was nice for our large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by The Donner Family

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We are a family of five that love St. George Island! We started going to this area over 10 yrs ago and settled on St George 6 years ago. We love how quiet, laid back and dog-friendly the island is! Our Golden Retriever loves the beach as much as we do! We have made lots of great memories so far here, whether it's looking for shells at the State Park, playing in the ocean, taking bike rides to get ice cream or eating oysters! We all love oysters!

Why they chose this property

This property sits back from the beach just enough to get those panoramic views of the ocean!! The house is 1.5 miles to the State Park entrance, and 2.5 miles to the lighthouse so the perfect distance to bike or run either direction. The East End is much quieter and each of the property lots are 1 acre so the houses aren't on top of each other. We have private beach access for our house and a screened porch for those times of year when it's very hot but you want to sit outside.

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