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AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach

Holiday home in St. George Island with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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St George Island, FL
  • Place, St. George Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. George Lighthouse
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, St George Lighthouse

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach

A Ruff Life is the quintessential Beach Cottage! Ruff features stunning ocean views, a fantastic deck, and is just 100 steps to the white sands of the Gulf. Its location in center island makes it the perfect place for families. After watching the dolphins from the deck or the soft sand, its an easy walk to the center of the island and all of the shops, restaurants, lighthouse, and activities St George Island has to offer.

Ruff Life, as the name suggests, is not only perfect for people but is pet friendly too! No reason to leave your fur family behind, Ruff has mats, flooring, and a gated deck so your furry friend can hang out with you before heading to the beach which is steps away!

Ruff features a well appointed kitchen, laundry, Wifi, Hi-definition TVs, DVDs, movies, and wireless speakers for streaming your favorite beach tunes. The open feeling and bright colors bring the beauty of this special island inside so even a rainy day is special. Take a quick walk to center island and pick up doughnuts, visit a restaurant or bar, or grab a souvenir or groceries. Walk home and enjoy wine on the deck as you watch the magnificent sunsets change the color of the ocean and sky. Ruff Life is the best of what St George Island has to offer--paradise.

There is plenty of room at Ruff Life with both a King and a Queen bedroom sharing the downstairs bath, and a loft featuring a full bath and 2 large twin daybeds with great ocean views.

*Ruff is pet friendly and allows (1) dog for a $75.00 non-refundable pet fee. If you have an additional pet please contact me and we can make it work. We also do a $300 refundable damage deposit

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 300 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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
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
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 St. George Island, this holiday home is near the beach. St. George Island Fishing Pier and Riverfront Therapy & Spirit of the River Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting.
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St George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. George Island Visitor Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Sikes Cut - 18 min drive - 11.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Parrot - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Red Pirate - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Pizza and Subs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Eastpoint Beer Company - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. George Island Beach, St. George Island Visitor Center and St. George Lighthouse. St George Lighthouse and Bryant Patton Bridge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 112 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rae G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was exactly as advertised and it was perfect for our vacation. Easy access to the beach and to a lot of local restaurants/shopping. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TammyandMarty L.

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

Love this view!!!!

The view was amazing. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

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

Dog Friendly & Great View

Perfect St. George Island beach cottage for anyone wanting to relax with their canine buddy!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE T.

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

Great House, Great Location

House was great... had everything we needed. Street was very quiet with low traffic...walk to the beach was less then 2 minutes. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

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

Wonderful Property

We loved our stay! The house was very clean and well equipped. We loved the location and how close it was to the beach. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jeff T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view of the gulf. Very nice setup in the house. Initially there was an issue with one of the televisions, but the host was able to rectify it within a few days. It really wasn't a problem however, because we were there to enjoy the clean air and beautiful views and spent the majority of our time out on the spacious deck. And the fact that it is a pet friendly rental made the trip that much more enjoyable with our chocolate lab, Annie We would definitely recommend this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terri H., Lawrenceville, Ga

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

St G annual trip

Weather was perfect; the place is very adequate without being fancy. Just right for a family with a big dog. Conveniently located to Paddy’s and Aunt Ebby’s. This is our second year at Ruff Life. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The beach view was amazing and so close. We didn’t cook just made coffee everyday. I will definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikki J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most beautiful vacation and the sweetest most welcoming host..A perfect beach house that we could stay at forever…Our dog Clark had a blast and is the best beach bum.. We extended a week and spent 14 days and would have stayed longer if possible…We will definitely be back…Thank you Sheryl and Tom for letting us enjoy your sweet Ruff life home.. Everything was great except the fishing… lol
Clark the beach bum🤪
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joye M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication. Clean and convenient. Great price
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great access to the beach. Near everything. Very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Walt R.

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

Relaxing vacation

Staying at this house was very comfortable. The view from the porch was outstanding and we spent a lot of time there. The furniture in the house was comfortable and this included the bed. Management may want to update locks for the weather has taken a toll on them. This house did have beach supplies available but some were worn. This was a pleasant retreat to take our dog along.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vickie F.

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

Ruff life great

Ruff life is great for stay. The perfect little yellow house. Sat on the deck in the breeze during the evening listening to the surf. Super location
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vikki J.

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

Perfect beach week

Great location.The house is a perfect beach house.. Our dog Clark loved the beach and sitting on the porch.We had a great relaxing week…We hope to return soon.The host were great,very kind and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronda A.

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

Wonderful beach house!!

Love the proximity to the beach and the ocean view from the deck. All restaurants, shops, Weber’s donuts, grocery were within walking distance. Kitchen was stocked well. Beds were very comfortable. No need to bring a beach chair as there were numerous styles to pick from❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Missy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely views!

We enjoyed the great views of the Gulf and easy walk to the beach. Nice deck. Small and cozy.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Great place

Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

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

Great place!

Wonderful place to stay,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

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

Wonderful View

This was our second time staying at this property, and it will not be the last. The owners were very helpful and responsive to our questions, the home was clean and inviting, and the view was gorgeous! Sitting on the deck listening to the waves in the evening after spending the day at the beach made for a perfect vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

lynette r.

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

Ruff life

Nice property in a great location. Right across the road from the beach and walking distance to restaurants. Owners were helpful and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

All good

Great view with some elbow room🙋‍♂️
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha R.

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

Anniversary Vacation Paradise

This was a special trip to celebrate our 20th anniversary. We absolutely loved our time here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam G.

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

Beach Bliss

The property was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. Tom was very accommodating so that we could bring our two dogs who had a fantastic first beach trip. We all had a wonderful experience and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aline M.

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

Great location

House is right across from the beach, pets are allowed which is great, deck has a gate so you don't have to worry about pets escaping.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

Winter vaca

Everything was well maintained. LOTS of pots/pans/utensils etc - more than we have ever seen in another VRBO. Towels were plentiful. The location of this house is perfect. We enjoyed our stay and the peacefulness of St. George Island.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Tom Moses/Sheryl Clouse

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I discovered St George Island on a family vacation back in 2010. I instantly knew that St George was someplace incredibly special and that my pack belonged here. By the end of that week long vacation, I somehow found myself in a real estate office starting a search for my piece of this paradise. By the end of that stay I had found the perfect place and had a contract on the property now know as Ruff Life. Renovations, time and many wonderful memories have led to me making SGI my permanent home. Though I occasionally miss the conveniences of Atlanta and big city life, this is truly a paradise and I feel incredibly lucky to live here and to be able to share it with others.

Why they chose this property

Ruff Life was a unique opportunity. Though the home was in disrepair and required a total renovation, the location was incredible. Located across the street from the gulf, protected from storms by natural sea dunes, and featuring an incredible view protected from future development--it was perfect! After some substantial renovations Ruff Life was born.

What makes this property unique

The open and airy renovation to this home and the cheerful beachy colors bring the island beauty in! The deck is a favorite perch and multipurpose hangout. The deck perch offers the perfect place to eat dinner, watch the dolphins play in the calm waters, or engage in island people watching as the occasional golf carts go by. Close enough to walk to the shops and restaurants, yet secluded enough for a glass of wine with your favorite people, Ruff Life really has the best of island living.

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