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Hide Out Like a Real Pyrate

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A covered outdoor area with wooden flooring and metal railings, featuring several black chairs and a bench.
Living area
A wooden boardwalk leading to a building surrounded by tall trees.
A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, several chairs, a bench, and a view of the beach and trees.
A covered outdoor area with wooden flooring, black rocking chairs, a sofa, and a small table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near St. George Island Beach
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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St George Island, FL
  • Place, St. George Island Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, St. George Lighthouse
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Port St. Joe Beach
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st floor living area

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bunk room

3 Double Beds

Office bed

1 Double Murphy Bed

3 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Hide Out Like a Real Pyrate

St. George Plantation is a coastal gated community located on St. George Island in the Gulf of Mexico along the Florida Panhandle. Separated by the famous Apalachicola Bay to the north and the Gulf of Mexico to the south the beautiful 28-mile long barrier island connects to the mainland by Florida's third longest bridge.

On the west end, the St. George Plantation occupies 1200 acres of beautifully balanced nature, wildlife, and pristine beaches.

The Home is 4700 sq ft under roof 1400 ft of screened porches.
Three king suites, one tripple bunk room, desk bed, and two sleeper sofas. Nine beds total.
Five bath rooms, two showers, one bath shower combo.
Three night minimum
Two living areas both with big screen tv.
All king suites also have TV.
Wifi with direct tv.
Boat dock out into the bay.
Well furnished porches with ceiling fans.
Beach is less than 1/3rd mile away with multiple access paths.

On the east end of the island, Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park offers visitors nine miles of undeveloped beaches and dunes.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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 1 total)
Well behaved and supervised only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Or outdoors only with no sign left behind.
The Plantation is gated community that requires the attached rental agreement to be filled out & signed to provide access into the community.
By agreeing to the above house rules you also agree to sign & return the attached rental agreement & follow all rules to confirm your booking.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 705701vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

St. George Island

Located in Plantation, a neighbourhood in St. George Island, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking/biking trails.
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St George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • St. George Island Visitor Center - 13 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Carrabelle Beach - 39 min drive - 49.4 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 58 min drive - 75.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Pizza and Subs - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Harry A's Restaurant and Night Club - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Hide Out Like a Real Pyrate have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Hide Out Like a Real Pyrate?

As of 9 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hide Out Like a Real Pyrate on 15 Jan 2027 start from AU$4,647, 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 Hide Out Like a Real Pyrate pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Hide Out Like a Real Pyrate?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hide Out Like a Real Pyrate?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hide Out Like a Real Pyrate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hide Out Like a Real Pyrate located?

Located in Plantation, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St. George Island Beach and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Sikes Cut. St George Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAul F.

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

Great stay

Great location, owner responsive and helpful. Would stay again.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

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

Beautiful coastal views from spacious screened porches.

Our vacation at this property was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Desiree B.

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

great place to stay

great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
Much appreciated Desiree. Thanks for staying at the Pyrates Lair.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

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

Thanksgiving trip

We did a family trip here for Thanksgiving. The property is set up well for a large group. We did a lot of fishing and had a great time with our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Amazing views

This is a great house! The view off the porches is amazing.l
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2025
Very much appreciated. Thanks for staying at the Pyrates Lair.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Moses P.

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

Great place

John stayed engaged the entire stay. Great place to stay. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Wonderful stay

We loved the Pirates Lair. Great place. The owner was awesome. The view was magnificent. Good beach access.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2021
Much appreciated Michael, we look forward to having back to the Pyrates Lair sometime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chandler B.

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

Gorgeous home!

Had an amazing visit. The house was perfect, and John was very helpful and welcoming
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Chandler, thanks for staying at the Pyrates Lair. Hope your travels home were good and many memories were created during your stay. We would be glad to have you back anytime. Thanks John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

kim c.

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

Fun Family Times

Amazing views of the Sunset over the Bay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2020
Much appreciated KIm, hope you will be back at the PYrates Lair soon. Thanks for staying.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

William L.

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

Awesome House

We loved the privacy, space and view for our large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean H.

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

The Pirates Lair

The house was beautiful and just as described. The location was perfect for my family. The location was perfect with lots to do nearby. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2022
Much appreciated Jean, hope you are enjoying the rest of the summer and have some great memories from the Pyrates Lair.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

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

Had a great time

We had a great time. Perfect location for our family, who like to relax and not be in big crowds. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2022
Much appreciated Tim, hope you guys will be back someday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monica T.

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

Great Place!

The house was very nice; however, the description of the property was a little misreading as far as the bedrooms. The triple bunks were in a closet. Other than that John was a great host and very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Much appreciated, thanks for staying at the Pyrates Lair. Triple bunks aren’t in a close but it is a small room designed to just fit the bunks for additional sleeping space. It’s triple full sized bunks.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Lovely home with spectacular views of bay

We had a great stay at Pyrate’s Lair! We have stayed at several homes on St.George through the years, and this was the most peaceful! John was a wonderful, communicative host who addressed any concerns quickly. The sunset views over the bay were spectacular! The inside and outside living spaces were very spacious and the home was well-equipped! Great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2022
Thanks Laura, glad your week here at Pyrates Lair was a good one. Hope to have you back down here again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

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

Is it possible to leave six stars? This place deserves it.

We had a wonderful stay at Pyrates Lair. The home was exactly as described, the communications with the owner Were fantastic. I believe he must live online. He responded so quickly. It truly is a special place, and was a special time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Frank thanks for staying at Pyrates Lair. Really glad you were able to enjoy the secluded serenity and spectacular sunsets.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

grove f.

Outstanding

We loved this property. Amazing porches. COMFY! Easy to be in. John was readily available and we felt like he wanted us to have a great time. Super easy to work with. I look forward to going back and will tell friends about it for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2020
Thanks for staying at Pyrates Lair. Glad you guys had a good time. Hope to have you here again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tonya T.

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

The Perfect Escape!

My family and I had a wonderful time on the island- and were thrilled with Pirate’s Lair! The home is spacious and had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves! The porches were fabulous and the view of the bay was just incredible! The dock made boating daily easy! And the owner was quick to respond to any questions we had! If you’re looking for a home to house your large family and still have the peacefulness of nature all around, Pirate’s Lair is your slice of paradise!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deana D.

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

We loved Pyrates Lair!!

I can’t say enough good things about this property or this host! The house, the view, the convenience to beach access, and the host are all amazing! I almost hate to leave this great review bc I want to be sure this house is available to us in the future! Even tho we had a rainy week, we loved watching the bay from the porches! We’ve been visiting SGI for more than 30 years and this place is in our top 3 of all time! Thanks so much to John for sharing this little slice of paradise!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Really appreciate you guys staying at the Pyrates Lair. Sometimes when Im there I might not even leave the property again for several days. Hope you will visit again next time your ready for an Island adventure. Thanks a bunch. John
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda J.

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

Beautiful and Quiet. Great place for relaxation.

I have been vacationing on St. George Island since I was a child and am now, for the past few years, bringing my children. Pyrate's Lair is one of the nicest rentals we have stayed in. The kids really dug the pirate theme. Everything was clean and beautifully decorated. The views of the bay and sunset are incredible. The owner, John, was very attentive and always available to help and super nice. Our only complaint is that the boys wished for a better fishing dock. Other than that, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Much appreciated Amanda, hope you will consider Pyrates Lair for your next Island visit. Thanks for staying at Pyrates Lair.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Pyrates Lair

Location on the bay provided beautiful scenery. The screen porches were our favorite part of the house. Disappointed in the size of the room with the 3 bunks and the room with the office bed. To claustrophobic for our kids but we worked it out. Kitchen was adequately stocked…could use a new coffee pot. Not a lot of traffic and the beach was easy to get to and not crowded. It was a fantastic and relaxing week. Hated to see the week end.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2021
Much appreciated Karen, Im heading to the Island soon and will get the coffee pot fixed up straight away. Hope you guys made some great memories on the island. Thanks for staying atPyrates Lair.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Wonderful home & location!

We visited Pyrate's Lair for spring break for my HS & college aged daughters and their friends. The house is amazing. Exceptionally clean, plenty of space, 2 sets of screened porches & living rooms on different levels for those wanting space. Elevator was excellent as Dad got to do all the loading/unloading. There is plenty of parking, both covered for multiple cars and big driveway for boat/trailer. There was a cold front that sucked the water out keeping us from tying our boat up to the dock, but we still used it for sunsets (& fishing) every day. There are 3 different ramps within 5-25 minutes depending on what sized boat you have. John is very communicative & helpful with details about the house, dock, neighborhood, and area. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2022
Much appreciated Scott, hope next time your down the weather cooperates better for fishing and boating. Thanks for staying at the Pyrates Lair.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John U.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House, Would stay again

House was really pleasant. It is just a short walk to the beach. My daughter and niece really loved the Olympic pool in the neighborhood. Dock lifts were inoperable, but that was disclosed at the time of the reservation. We brought our 19' Yamaha SX190, and tied off without any notable issues. I would caution against taking anything larger like a 26' I/O cuddy might not be best suited for the depth at this particular dock. However, if you are in a 15' fishing boat or a jet drive, it should be fine. With regards to the house, it has a great feature for people with kids. There are two living rooms. We brought a roku stick and connected it up to John's TV. The kids were able to watch their stuff, whilst the adults watching “boring” things upstairs. Overall, the house was clean, and in good shape. You will appreciate the elevator to help bring in groceries, baggage, etc. There was plenty of space for three cars and a boat to be parked in the drive. House is very secluded as there are no houses on either of the adjacent lots. One of the best features is that John's house is dog friendly. So it cuts down on about a 400 dollars in doggie daycare that normally gets tacked on to these trips. Overall, I think I wouldn't mind staying here again, and I think my friends would enjoy this place as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2020
Much appreciated, thanks for visiting the Pyrates Lair. Hope to have Back again sometime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
John was the perfect host! Quick to respond and provided excellent communication as needed. The property is beautiful and very user friendly! We loved spending time on the screened in porches and felt right at home! We loved spending nature and having the serenity of a private property with plenty of space in the home and on the property without other homes nearby was perfect for us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
Very much appreciated, hope you guys will come back and visit again sometime. Thanks for staying at Pyrate Lair I hope some great memories were made.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet private spot with great views

The house is secluded and on the bay. About two blocks to community pool and clubhouse. Bring your bikes. There are great bike paths all over. Comfortable and pretty well equipped. Bunk room is very small.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

2021 Family Christmas

Our family was so happy that we were able to get together after being apart for so long through Covid - Once we were all immunized we found Pyrates Lair and had a wonderful time together! Accommodations were great and the views were stunning! We have rented on the island before but this property is our favorite so far! We would highly recommend spending some time here to anyone else looking.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jan 2022
Much appreciated Linda. Im glad you and your family were able to reunite and enjoy the Island here at the Pyrates Lair. Hopefully sometime in the future you will return for more R&R. Thanks for staying

About the host

Hosted by John Arnold

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I bought the land in 2012 and completed the property by the end of 2013.
I also own property in Taos NM.
My main residence is in Grapevine TX.
I love both the mountains and the island and feel very fortunate to be able to enjoy both.

Why they chose this property

This place is very unique in that its not over developed.
Im learning all about living on the water and the wildlife in the area.
the views speak for themselves

What makes this property unique

Quiet and uncrowded, i could spend hours on the porches looking over the bay.

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