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3BR/3BA Beach Retreat w/ Easy Beach Access, Gulf Views & Private Pool!

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Welcome to The Stork Nest!
Exterior
Pool
Comfortably furnished living room w/ gas fireplace
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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St. George Island, Florida
  • St. George Island Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • St. George Lighthouse
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • St George Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

3BR/3BA Beach Retreat w/ Easy Beach Access, Gulf Views & Private Pool!

FREE Beach Gear! Guests of this home will enjoy a complimentary beach gear credit toward items such as bicycles, kayaks, beach umbrellas and more!

Visit The Stork Nest for your relaxing beach vacation!

A sweeping stairway takes you to the main level of this thoughtfully furnished beach retreat. The large, covered deck space is the perfect place to enjoy a morning coffee as you watch the sun rise over the Gulf. Ocean views and the soothing sound of the sea lull your senses as you relax into the comfortable outdoor seating.

When you’re not at the beach, you can enjoy a family movie on the large, flat screen TV with Blu-ray player or lounge comfortably with a book or indulge in a board game or puzzle. The restful and beautifully furnished living room shares a gas fireplace with the dining space that seats up to 6, and the bright and airy kitchen offers additional seating at the breakfast bar. Our well-equipped kitchen with brand-new stainless steel appliances has room for multiple cooks and one can easily access the covered deck from here. Panoramic window views of the Gulf greet you in every room of this shared living space.

A split bedroom floor plan allows for the utmost of privacy and relaxation in the evenings. The master bedroom is located just off of the living room and boasts a King-sized four-poster bed with swivel rocker, flat screen TV, a private bathroom and access to a screened porch. The spacious master bath has a vanity space, large walk-in closet, soaker bathtub and separate tiled shower. The screened porch overlooks the driveway and pool area, and is a great spot for an outdoor card game or meal or to watch the colors of the changing sky at sunset.

On the opposite end of the home is a private Queen bedroom with view of the pool area, hall bathroom with combination tub/shower and laundry room with front-loading, full size washer and dryer.

A ground level bonus room offers a studio layout or “mother-in-law suite” with an additional living space with TV and Bluray player and half bath. This area has a private entrance and ground level deck space, there is no interior stairwell connecting this room with the upstairs of the home. Sleeping accommodations include a King sized bed and Queen sleeper sofa. A convenient morning kitchen offers plenty of counter space, mini-fridge, microwave, double sink and standard coffee maker. The full bath is located just off of the kitchen space and is accessible from the pool area as well. This is a great room for teenagers who need their own space!

Enjoy your own private swimming pool with ample deck and lounge space and hot/cold outdoor shower. The pool deck area offers a propane grill, with an additional park-style charcoal grill at the entrance of the home. A fish cleaning table is available just outside of the pool deck.

Situated on a corner lot, beach access via a community beach boardwalk is just a short and easy stroll from the property. Our home is also located just across from the paved bike path, for easy access to the Island center. We are also located about 3 blocks from the public East Hole access to the Apalachicola Bay. This is a great place to walk the dogs and explore the bayside of the Island. Up to 2 medium dogs are allowed with advance approval, for a $200 + tax pet fee.

We look forward to hosting your family during your next beach getaway. Come and see why The Stork Nest delivers!

Please note, the outdoor lift is not available to guests.

Beds: 2 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Queen sleeper sofa

Property manager

Forgotten Shores Properties
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. George Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in East End, a neighbourhood in St. George Island. 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 looking for area attractions can visit Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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St. George Island, Florida

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Pelican Reef - 11 min drive - 6.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poppi D's Florida Grill & Pies - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 3BR/3BA Beach Retreat w/ Easy Beach Access, Gulf Views & Private Pool! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is 3BR/3BA Beach Retreat w/ Easy Beach Access, Gulf Views & Private Pool! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3BR/3BA Beach Retreat w/ Easy Beach Access, Gulf Views & Private Pool!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3BR/3BA Beach Retreat w/ Easy Beach Access, Gulf Views & Private Pool!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3BR/3BA Beach Retreat w/ Easy Beach Access, Gulf Views & Private Pool! located?

Located in East End, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of St. George Island Beach, St. George Lighthouse and St. George Island Visitor Center. Bryant Patton Bridge and St. George Island Fishing Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

BRIAN D.

March Memories

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Another absolutely beautiful stay in a beautiful home in a beautiful place!!!

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Perfect location, great property, highly recommend

This is a wonderful property, with a nice private apartment on the lower level if that’s what you need. Built-in privacy for the special guest. The wraparound balcony was incredible. Unfortunately they do not allow access to the elevator. Conveniently located, bike trail right across the street. My only complaint, burn the sofa. The beds are great, the sofa has seen better days.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen H.

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

Storks Nest

Great house. Easy beach access. Well decorated and furnished.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Shannan D.

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

Good week

We really liked the house and area but the pool was too small
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA N.

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

Beautiful home well equipped

This house was beautiful and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loren A.

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

Beautiful house with great location

We thoroughly enjoyed staying here for our annual family vacation! We’ve been coming to St. George Island for 26 years now and this house is easily one of our favorites. The house is located with easy access to the beach and the pool area is like a private oasis for when the beach gets too crowded or hot. The house is decorated beautifully on both levels and it is equipped with everything you could possibly need. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Great for a family

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful home. They had everything we could possibly need. We were just a short walk to the Gulf and the pool was wonderful. We would love to come back next Easter!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt K.

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

Fantastic!

Second time at Stork Nest. Everything you need! We’ll be back!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Lovely

The Storks Nest was beautiful....this house was so well appointed with every amenity needed for a large family. I would highly recommend staying here and we will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

JEFF W., Deer Park

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

A very nice place

We enjoyed our 3 weeks at the Storks Nest. Owners are friendly and the management company was very responsive (the wifi dropped once during our stay but they got it up again within an hour). There are a few repairs needed that they will be addressing but nothing that impacted our great stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Great Week

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location, close to everything. Very clean and well equipped!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

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

Great location, beautiful house!

Very clean and so welcoming! Lovely view of the ocean from the front porch. The screened in porch was great when evening bugs started to bite. The pool was awesome! The mother in law suite was great for my in laws. We’d come again for sure. 😃
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

George H., Easton Connecticut

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

Wonderful House

Everything matched the description. It was a wonderful house in every respect. Super clean, great master bed, well equipped kitchen, big master bath. The in-law apartment came in handy as a part time office while I worked a few hours a day upstairs in the main house. The location, 200 yards from the beach, in the middle of the island, was ideal. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alisha C.

Home Away from Home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was my fourth visit to The Stork Nest and it has never disappointed. My family and I love to stay here. The location is perfect and the updates keep making this vacation home one of our favorites. The private pool is great for evenings spent with family and the kitchen is fully stocked for preparing meals together.
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10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

A great week in a great house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Stork Nest fit all of our needs! Very clean. The Kitchen was well-stocked. Comfortable mattresses and seating. The only thing we would like to see added would be a staircase down to the pool area, off of the screened-in porch. But, that is just our opinion!
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10/10 Excellent

adrianne P.

Fall Get Away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our family of 3 + our dog had a fabulous time. I always want to stay on the beach, that's becoming unaffordable for us and The Stork Nest was perfect, not "on" the beach but an easy quick walk. We will certainly be back as soon as we can!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Cincinnati, OH

Stork Nest for the win!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: My family spent the last week at The Stork Nest as first-time visitors to SGI. It felt like staying in someone's home as opposed to a rental: Fully furnished and decorated, full kitchen chocked-full of anything you may need, outdoor spaces are a great combination of shaded, screened; house was incredibly clean and the location was perfect for beach and overall access.
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

Great Vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our first trip to SGI and The Stork Nest was in an excellent location. Very short walk to the beach. House was clean and had everything we needed and then some. Very well stocked! We enjoyed the pool in the afternoons after we came back from being on the beach and eating supper. Very relaxing and quiet vacation. Would definitely rent this house again.
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10/10 Excellent

Patti K., Albany, Ga

A month in Paradise

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house feels like home. The decor is personal and truly invites the occupant to sit back, take a deep breath, and relax. The color palette is soothing, and the view to the beach from the porch is perfect. The home has everything you need and is well stocked with necessities. I always stay here when I come to SGI because it truly gives me a sense comfort.
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8/10 Good

Mike G.

Great value

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Love the house and the location and for our third year in a row we had a great week at the Stork Nest. However the house is beginning to show a bit of wear. The pool has missing tiles and cracks and the toilet seats are at least a year overdue for replacement. Besides that there have been some improvements that definitely make this property our favorite.

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

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A wonderful spring break

We had a great time. The house was perfect, a very short distance to the beach access across the round and about 1.5 miles to the shops/restaurants on a flat cycle path. When we booked it said there was no shower in the downstairs unit but there is a beautiful shower there now which was a happy discovery! The house has everything you could ever need. The pool was the perfect size for our 2 young kids to splash around in and was lovely and clean although a little cold for me!! It is perfect for pets as the back yard is completely fenced and the front porch has a gate on it so the dog could enjoy the sea breeze too. We had a wonderful time and would recommend it to anyone!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michaela B.

Great place to be quarantined!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First time to the island and we will definitely be coming back. The Stork Nest home had everything we needed to enjoy our stay, we ended up extending our stay for an extra week! Wifi allowed us to work and school remotely and having such a wonderfully stocked home made cooking easy! The island has a wonderful grocery store that had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. House was close to the beach, the walk was simple with the provided beach cart! We used our rental credit to get bikes, and we used them daily, riding to each end of the island.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verena C.

Perfect House, Perfect Vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the place to stay! The house is located directly on the road which aligns with the beach walkover. In less than 3 -4 minutes you are on the sand! The house has everything you need and is perfectly decorated. The porches and the pool are where you will want to spend your time when you are not on the beach. Sofas and chairs are on the front porches both upstairs and down, and a sofa and large table on the side porch. Inside there are two bedrooms upstairs and a large mother-in-law suite downstairs—Perfect for families with multiple ages! Our adult son was happy to have his own space. The master bath is dreamy! They do provide soap, laundry detergent, cleaners, dish soap, napkins, paper towels, and dish washer detergent so you can leave those things at home. Another space saver for you is that they have 2 beach chairs, a float and a few beach toys. The Stork’s Nest is a great place to enjoy and we hope to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

We had a relaxing stay

We were first time vacationers to SGI and could not have picked a better home. We were a minutes walk to the beach and the home had everything we could possibly need to be comfortable. We enjoyed breezy dinners on the screened in porch, swimming in the pool and a slight view of the Ocean from the front porch. I do recommend renting bikes as we did, we were close enough to all the shopping, we just hopped on our bikes and took off. Our property manager, Jamie Polous, is the best. She made everything so easy and answered all my questions. The all around experience was remarkable. I highly recommend The Storks Nest for your family vacation to SGI. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, washer and dryer, towels, etc it was all made available to us. It was stocked as you would your own home. It's a pleasure traveling and not having to worry about the little things. I took my own dish soap and washing powders etc., But it was not necessary, everything was there. Thank you Jamie for all your help. And for the owners, you have an incredible lady overseeing your home. This makes the entire process so much more enjoyable. Jamie is patient, thorough, and very attentive. Thank your for an amazing week!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

The Stork Nest

It was a great house that met all our needs. The walk to beach was an easy one that even the two year old could walk. Loved the large porch and that it had gates. Also enjoyed eating on the screened portion of the porch. The house was well stocked with dishes, cooking items, gadgets etc. Nice appliances. Beds we’re comfortable. Furniture was all nice and well made. we loved the pool and deck area. Beautiful and inviting. We were glad there wasn’t any way to the pool except from the front of house. That way didn’t have to worry about a little child sneaking out the back and going by themself. If the pool is ever drained would be helpful to put nonskid strips on steps. My husband slipped getting into pool and cracked his fibula and severely sprained his ankle. Ended up on crutches for a week and confined to house.😞 Having the extra fridge close to the outside apartment came in handy for ice and drinks. The only suggestions I have: 1. Providing a small tool kit 2. Providing two trash bags for each week stayed We were there 3 weeks. 3. Maybe add a chair to left of fireplace for more seating for 8 people. Had a wonderful time in your great home. Was our first trip to St. George Island.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

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