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5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds
5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 4
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 5
Toilet
Bathroom 6
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Office
Dining area
About this property
Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly
This magnificent home has an open floor plan with warm, inviting decor and gorgeous views from the large sunlit great room. The pristine beach is a short walk away on the beach path next to the house, with no streets to cross.
The great room features a vaulted wood beam ceiling and a gas fireplace. Two French patio doors lead to a large new Trex deck with a patio table and chairs where you can enjoy the beautiful view with your morning coffee.
The dining area offers a big table and comfortable chairs. There is an exceptional kitchen with custom-built cabinets. Stainless steel appliances, wine fridge, granite counters, and a wet bar make meal preparation a breeze. It is well stocked for any chef. The upstairs laundry room provides a washer and dryer.
Three master suites (2 king, 1 queen) - each with access to spacious decks have various bathroom amenities such as a jetted tub and a walk-in shower with double shower heads. 4th Bedroom has twin beds and its own bath and deck. A second living area can be used as an office or fifth bedroom with a daybed and trundle.
Indoor entertainment is provided by TVs in every bedroom. There is a Playstation 4 console in the large living room and an XBox Console in the office/fifth bedroom.
Other amenities include 2 WIFI networks, a high chair & port-a-crib for the little ones.
Outside features include a private heated pool (a fee of $300/week to have heated), a hot/cold outdoor shower, a park style grill, and an outdoor sink with a fish cleaning station.
There are several bicycles, 2 beach carts, beach towels, and plenty of other beach gear in the storage room.
SPECIALS:
Repeat Guests: If you stayed at our home before for a week or a month's vacation, please take advantage of our 5% Repeat Renter Discount when booking your island beach escape.
We offer additional discounts from time to time that can be combined with the repeat renter discount.
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We cater to family groups and cannot accept reservations for vacationing students or house parties.
We do not rent to students even if one or more parents accompanies them, or to groups under the age of 25.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 490342vb
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 near the beach, this holiday home is in Plantation, a neighbourhood in St. George Island. Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
St. George Island Visitor Center - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
Carrabelle Beach - 40 min drive - 49.6 km
Restaurants
Blue Parrot - 17 min drive
The Beach Pit - 17 min drive
Paddy's Raw Bar - 18 min drive
BJ's Pizza and Subs - 17 min drive
Coffee And Cream - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly on 23 Aug 2026 start from AU$607, 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.
Is Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much is parking at Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Private Heated Pool, Short Walk to Beach, Great Reviews, Dog Friendly located?
This family-friendly St. George Island holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of St. George Island Beach and Sikes Cut. St. George Lighthouse and St George Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Fantastic time during our stay. Exactly as described! Tremendous responsiveness from owner. Enjoyed by two families with dogs. Easy walk to beach. Very peaceful.
We had a great stay at As Good as it Gets. All bedrooms were large and had their own bathroom. We had 8 in our party and no one felt cramped. Beach was close enough to walk to. The sunrises and sunsets were easy to see and enjoy. Being just a short distance from Bob Sikes’ Cut allowed for fishing at the jetties. The pool was clean and heated. It was great just to float and soak in the sun. The kitchen was very well equipped. Having a washing machine and dryer allowed us to pack light and return home with clean clothes. We would love to return and stay another week. Everything about the house was wonderful.
Vlad, our host, was extremely welcoming and helpful responding quickly to our questions. The beach house is beautiful and can easily accommodate a large group. I especially loved all the windows overlooking the tree tops. The beds and furniture are comfortable. The kitchen is well appointed with a large workspace. We enjoyed the decks and the heated pool even in the cooler temperatures. The beach is just a few steps away. The beach wagon, chairs and umbrellas were a nice addition. We used them daily. Our two week stay was the best! We are already discussing a return to As Good As It Gets next year.
The house was beautiful and Vlad was very responsive to any questions or requests. It is a great place for a relaxing visit and we plan on staying again.
Our stay was so nice! The host had quick communication and the house was so clean. It was also so nice that beach gear was there so we didn’t have to bring any! A huge thank you! We weren’t expecting there to be so many stairs but we made it work. It was a great stay!
This is our second time staying here. It’s a good house, but the furniture definitely needs to be updated. The washing machine is very moldy smelling
Kristen P.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jan 2026
Thank you for your review! The washing machine is relatively new and the problem ended up being a clogged pump filter...it has been fixed and sanitized. We have added a second WIFI connection, a brand new kitchen range, and replaced many of the furniture items. Thanks again for being our guests!
Wonderful house! Everything was clean and set up with anything you'll need. The pool was great and the walk to the beach is very short when using the trail. The communication with the owner was excellent and checking in and out were both super simple. We plan on coming back to this house next year!
We love this property. The layout of the house, location, great communication with the owner, heated pool, short walk to the beach, and it has everything you need.
Great stay!
Great week. Great weather. The house was nice. A little dated but in good shape. Pool was awesome, the walk to the beach was a little farther than I thought but wagons were supplied Our biggest wish is we really could have used a golf cart with the 4 kids We would for sure go back
We had a very nice holiday weekend stay. The house was well-equipped, and we especially appreciated the welcome package the host left us. Vlad was very accommodating and quick to respond to any questions or problems we had. I would highly recommend it and look forward to being able to stay again.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at “As Good As It Gets.” The property was accurately described on the listing. The owner was very responsive to every question and very accommodating to any request.
Very nice house with great layout for 6 adults and 4 children. Short walk to the beach on the nature trail was fine for all (even the 3 year old). Pool area was fantastic.
We had a short walk to the beach and a private pool that was plenty big. The house was stocked with everything we needed to cook at home and we were in a beautiful part of the plantation. The drive in is gorgeous. Everything was freshly cleaned when we arrived and beds were very comfortable. We loved St George and will definitely be back soon!
Cali Q.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Joe V.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Wonderful week!
Loved the property. Lots of room, nice pool, and private deck for each room. Only problem for us was that it was crappy weather and would have like to been closer to the ocean with a view. Very good time!
Joe V.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
About the host
Hosted by Owner
We live in Roswell, GA, a suburb of Atlanta. We visit our beach house about 3-4 times a year and regret leaving it each time we have to go back to our busy lives in the big city.
Why they chose this property
We first discovered the natural beauty and the pristine beaches of St George Island in 2011. We purchased our house in the Spring of 2013 - both of us had immediately agreed that "this one is for us" after only glancing at the pictures.
The Island offers a unique combination of uncrowded beaches, no high rises, great fishing, and an overall Old Florida feel that is becoming harder and harder to find.
We chose the Plantation for the added security of the 24-hour gated access, beautiful native vegetation, and park-like landscape maintenance. The Plantation also has special building restrictions and protective covenants to ensure very low building density. Having underground utility lines is a big plus as well.
Our house is one of the relatively newer ones built in the Plantation (2004), and up to the highest coastal construction standards. It has high grade Andersen windows and doors, a new Trex second level deck, custom kitchen cabinetry, new SS appliances. There is quality trim and finishes throughout.
We love our beach house and try our best to make sure that it is always in an excellent condition.
What makes this property unique
A beautiful, secluded white-sand beach for long walks, shelling, or just playing in the sand. Gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. An unbelievably clear night sky (when was the last time you saw the Milky Way in the city?). A private, heated pool and a hot tub for relaxing after a day at the beach.
The Plantation has a great new clubhouse with a three quarter Olympic size community swimming pool, shaded picnic area, and fitness room. Amenities also include three tennis courts, a privately owned/public use landing strip, and access to excellent fishing at Bob Sike's Cut. The are plenty of paved paths for bicyclists, jogging and walking enthusiasts.
St. George is close to historic Apalachicola, a quaint old town with art galleries, gift stores, restaurants, and the best oysters in the world.
Languages:
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