Title: BLUE WHALE on St. George Island, Florida Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=602549&destination=St.+George+Island%2C+Florida%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=22395725&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # BLUE WHALE on St. George Island, Florida ## Photo gallery for BLUE WHALE on St. George Island, Florida ![Exterior - BLUE WHALE on St. George Island, Florida (Eastpoint)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22400000/22395800/22395725/ee600ea3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - BLUE WHALE on St. George Island, Florida (Eastpoint)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22400000/22395800/22395725/e8b8740e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Flat-screen TV, Netflix, DVD player, books - BLUE WHALE on St. George Island, Florida (Eastpoint)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22400000/22395800/22395725/b16ad8e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - BLUE WHALE on St. George Island, Florida (Eastpoint)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22400000/22395800/22395725/9b5b5681.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels - BLUE WHALE on St. George Island, Florida (Eastpoint)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22400000/22395800/22395725/9cf784b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the laid-back charm of The Whale, a 3-bedroom beach cottage with direct access to the Gulf. This traditional Florida beach house offers a spacious front deck with plenty of outside furniture, an awesome 4-person hot tub, and high-speed Wi-Fi to power many devices. Enjoy super entertainment system inside and on the front deck. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6890 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### BLUE WHALE on St. George Island, Florida SUMMARY: Looking for a great stay at the beach that won’t break the bank? The Whale might be a good fit. This low key retreat is a traditional old school 3-bedroom cottage w/direct access & stellar views of the Gulf. It was built in the 70's & is available for rent at a very affordable rate. St. George has been voted The #1 beach in the USA several times over the last few years!! LOCATION, LOCATION! We’re ideally situated - directly across from the Gulf w/easy access to the beach. Near the center of the island (309 W. Gorrie Drive). There is little traffic in front of the house (more bicycles & golf carts pass by than cars). We love the ability to walk/bike back after an evening at The Blue Parrot or Paddy's (Harry A's is 4 blocks away. Weber's donuts is a block away). Check out our personal FB: bluewhaleinnsgi IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This is an older property; a 'lived in, traditional, Florida beach house'. THEREFORE, we are pleased to be able to offer The Whale as a fun/enjoyable option for your family vacation at a reasonable price! This cottage is NOT a fancy, new or pristine 'beach house’ or luxury resort (although it's safe and obviously structurally sound. Some guests have expressed the following as ‘negatives’: The spiral staircase to the loft is tight, some finding it difficult to climb. The furniture, appliances etc., are not new (although everything is comfortable, clean and works well), not all the windows open (although at least one fully functional window, with screen, is available in every bedroom). If you put a marble on the floor, it would probably roll. Although our housekeeper is fantastic and everything is clean, you could probably find some things that weren't perfect. The surrounding grounds are natural... NO fancy landscaping, The beds however, ARE all TOP QUALITY and very comfortable (less than 3 years old). Please feel free to reach out in advance so that we can fully describe The Whale. We try to manage expectations and want to make sure there are no misunderstandings and that you're happy when you arrive. ON THE UPSIDE: The '70's interior has been upgraded and refreshed (after minor damage from Hurricane Michael). It's now much more contemporary. Please read our reviews, they provide a good objective perspective of our place (also see our pictures and video). AWESOME DECK FACING THE GULF: The front deck is spacious. There is plenty of outside furniture (hammock, table, umbrella chairs and reclining lounge chairs). The 4 person hot-tub is the highlight (2-speed jets, bubbles and temp up to 104)! FUN TIMES: Super entertainment system (powered speakers inside w/sub & separate sound system on front deck). Bluetooth receiver. Flat screen TV w/HD Dish Network satellite (including Sirus/XM radio). ROKU streaming box with Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max, Apple TV & more. There is also an auxiliary HDMI input cord if you would like to bring your own Fire or ROKU stick. DVD/CD player on hand that connects to in & outdoor speakers. High speed 5G Wi-Fi provided to power many devices. A collection of games, books and DVDs are on hand. BEACH: There are also normally several beach chairs, boogie/skim boards, beach umbrella, beach canopy & kids toys (although what's available is not guaranteed and varies). There's even a 'Gorilla Cart' to transport everything to the beach! Our personal bikes are in the carport. They're a bit old, but work great and you're welcome to use them. KITCHEN: No luxurious granite countertops or Wolf range, but the kitchen Is maxed out (we love to cook)! Dishes, cookware and an extensive selection/variety of utensils are available. K-Cup coffee maker (along with standard filter/drip coffee maker), ice maker in fridge + Frigidaire counter top ice maker, top of the line KitchenAid blender (for perfect margaritas), 4 slice 'extra wide' slot toaster, microwave, dishwasher, glass top stove & more. SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS: The home sleeps 6 comfortably (maximum occupancy) with 3 bedrooms (upstairs loft with Casper memory foam king pedestal bed and sitting area, primary BR with Serta Signature queen & 3rd BR has Linenspa twin beds for kids/teens). All mattresses are less than 3 years old! All linens are provided (w/extra pillows & blankets). There are fans in all rooms. BATHROOMS: There is a full bathroom with a large walk-in tile shower on the main level. A half bath is in the loft & outdoor 'open-air' shower on the side of the cottage (with a soap/shampoo/conditioner dispenser). NEED MORE SPACE: Add the “Wreck Room” below.... our optional expansion on the ground level. There’s a lounge area with an L shape sofa, smart TV (with all our streaming services activated). A bar, small kitchenette area & additional full tile bathroom. This would be good for teens who want to stay up later (watching movies/playing games), or for a guest to nap or relax during the day. It's nothing fancy, but does provide extra space and privacy (and the extra bathroom)! Please note: This is a separate space... It's NOT connected internally to the the main house above and is accessed from the carport below only. Although we've slept many nights on the sofas downstairs (twin bed size), it wouldn't 'technically qualify' as an additional bedroom (or increase occupancy). Contact us if you’d like to add this space to your reservation ($300 for the week). The Wreck Room is NOT rented separately from the main cottage. (It can only be added by the guests renting the cottage above). WELL STOCKED W/THE BASICS: Dishwasher/laundry detergent, bathroom tissue, paper towels, garbage can liners, hand soap, shampoo, cleaning supplies, coffee filters, herbs/spices/basic staples... You would normally have to purchase these at other rentals, but we are happy to share/provide them for you (while they last). HVAC: We've just installed a brand new TRANE central AC/heat system (April 2023). There are also individual wall mounted AC units in each bedroom for personal climate control. The cottage stays quite CHILL !! :-) PETS: The home & island/beach are 'pet friendly' (pets require a non-refundable $120 pet fee). Maximum 2 pets. It's HIGHLY recommended that dogs be kept in a kennel/crate if left unattended in the house. We respectfully ask that pets are kept off the furniture (especially beds) and that you clean pet hair when you leave (lint rollers are under sink). IF YOU'RE BRINGING A PET YOU MUST 'CHECK THE PET BOX' ON VRBO WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION (VERY IMPORTANT). (undisclosed pets would violate your rental agreement). NO EXTRA FEES: There are no cleaning/service/extra fees except those assessed by VRBO. All bookings & payments MUST be done through VRBO. Per Florida law... We are not legally able to rent directly. This home is owner managed (not by a rental company). HOUSEKEEPING: Although our maid in Eastpoint comes over between reservations to change the sheets/towels, clean the bathrooms, vacuum/mop, wipe surfaces, etc. to make sure the house is ready; we do ask that guests make every effort to leave the cottage in good condition when you depart (see rental agreement). We can send our housekeeper over, at no charge if upon arrival you discover anything unsatisfactory (which you should report to us immediately). RENTAL OPTIONS: This cottage is available for WEEK LONG STAYS (5 day bookings are sometimes possible). Month long stays are available 'off season' (with a discount). We personally use the house a lot, but do enjoy sharing our place. The rates are also NOT NEGOTIABLE (please do not 'make us an offer'). Download & read the rental agreement; Guests will be obliged to all terms. If there is anything that you do not understand or if you have any questions, please contact us. A week prior to your arrival VRBO will send you instructions on how to access the house plus additional details that you'll need during your stay (we will also reach out by phone). Although we will immediately do everything possible to correct any problems/issues that could arise during your stay (including items not working or available) or if the island is evacuated due to adverse weather (after your arrival), no refunds, reductions in rent or rescheduling will be available or offered. This also includes cancellations by the guests (for any reason) after booking. We strongly suggest you purchase TRAVEL INSURANCE. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, CALL BEFORE YOU BOOK: We're available by phone anytime. (our numbers are listed on the photo slides)... We're a unique property. While 95% of our guests have enjoyed the cottage (with mostly repeat customers), some families have found it's 'not up to their standards'. This cottage is priced accordingly (well below others). If you're unsure about our place... Let's talk in advance to confirm we will be a good fit for you and everyone is on the same page (as opposed to you arriving and being unhappy or disappointed). Also PLEASE GIVE US THE OPPORTUNITY to address any 'situations' at the start of or during your stay, as opposed to us reading a bad review after you've left. We are very proactive and available 24/7 to help in any way. :-) Please view the Video tour: https://youtube.com/watch?v=L4zasM0OEBc (copy & paste to browser) Video should also available in slide #3 of photos (just click). THANKS for your consideration of the BWI for your next vacation! We’d love to share our place with you! Cheers, John Summers Matthews ## Property amenities ### Beach - Direct access to the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a carport ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - CD player - DVD player - Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels - Games - Music library - Netflix - Stereo - Streaming services - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry detergent - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking allowed on deck (please use ash tray) ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay ### Things to do - Bicycles - Bodyboard - Water sports equipment - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - 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Guests agree to and are legally obligated to all that is written. Although we have a 'once booked/no refund' policy, if the island is closed by storm, prior to your arrival, we will provide a 100% refund. Optional ground level Wreck Room adds $300 per week. Reserve w/owner after booking. The Wreck Room can only be added by the guests in the main home. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Note from host: $120 mandatory fee See agreement for breeds aloud. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Bunk room has 2 kids beds. Many games/beach items ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking allowed on deck (please use ash tray) ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Blue Whale St. George Island Florida House Eastpoint Blue Whale St. George Island Florida House Blue Whale St. George Island Florida Eastpoint Blue Whale St. George Island Florida Blue Whale St George Florida Blue Whale on St. George Island Florida Blue Whale on St. George Island, Florida Cottage Blue Whale on St. George Island, Florida St. George Island Blue Whale on St. George Island, Florida Cottage Blue Whale on St. George Island, Florida St. George Island ## About the area Located in St. George Island, this cottage is near the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our St. George Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-George-Island.dx602549) [View more Cottages in St. George Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-George-Island-Cottages.d602549-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.66089%2C-84.86685&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KXbkycqtY0H30SANL07fVQQb9q8=) Eastpoint, FL ### What's nearby - ![Seascape and wooden pier, St. Georges Caye, Belize, Central America](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/905398165034074112/9e89cb16-b256-49de-bd3e-c264536c4346.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) St. George Island Fishing Pier 1 min drive \- 1.1 miles - St. George Island Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - St. George Lighthouse 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - St. George Island Visitor Center 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Bryant Patton Bridge 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles ### Restaurants - Family Coastal Restaurant 10 min drive - Red Pirate 8 min drive - Eastpoint Beer Company 9 min drive - Blue Parrot 5 min walk - El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is BLUE WHALE on St. George Island, Florida pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at BLUE WHALE on St. George Island, Florida? ### What time is check-in at BLUE WHALE on St. George Island, Florida? ### What time is check-out at BLUE WHALE on St. George Island, Florida? ### Where is BLUE WHALE on St. George Island, Florida located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## BLUE WHALE on St. George Island, Florida Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 103 8 - Good 26 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 4 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth B. 8 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Nice place, we enjoyed it being within walking distance to restaurants and how close it was to the beach. We really enjoyed the stay and hope to stay at the blue whale again!! ##### Elizabeth B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jody H. 27 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy What a beautiful place! We had a wonderful time at the Blue Whale! Dog friendly, location is perfect, hot tub was great and John was the best host! He was great to communicate with! We’ve been to SGI multiple times and no one has been better to work with than John! ##### Jody H. Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patricia H. 16 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy John was the best. He made sure we had everything we needed. Very helpful and friendly. My husband and I loved our stay. It was awesome. The beach was so close and I was even able to swim some. Great fishing. Everything was close to the house and we had a wonderful bike ride. We will definitely be back. The house was very clean and comfortable. Thank you John for sharing your amazing place. ##### Patricia H. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### allison m. 9 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay! This place is great! It definitely has charm to it. The location can’t be beat. You can easily walk to all the restaurants and shops from here. The beds were more comfortable than my bed at home. Thanks for a great stay! ##### allison m. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### William M. 16 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Great location Great location to the beach and island restaurants/amenities. ##### William M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teri R. 23 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun vaca Great location. Perfect for us. ##### Teri R. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### George F. 28 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Love at first sight Walkable to coffee shop, restaurants, across the street from beach!!! ##### George F. Stayed 40 nights in Feb 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Leann P. 25 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage life Great location! Adorable cottage. Exceptional host. Small hiccup during stay, no fault of anyone’s, the own was amazing in handling the issue. Very responsive and on top of things! ##### Leann P. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### helen h. 9 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spring Break Great location, close to shops/dining/beach. ##### helen h. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julia D. 22 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful week at the beach The location is perfect. It’s in walking distance to restaurants and had a great view of the beach. We enjoyed sitting on the deck listening to the waves and the hot tub was a plus! ##### Julia D. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Randy D. 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful spot The location is incredible. The owner is very friendly and helpful. As long as you understand that it is an older property you’ll definitely enjoy your stay. ##### Randy D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### J P. 19 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### SGI paradise My husband and I spent a week at the blue whale for spring break. What a fabulous time we had! The location couldn’t be better and most days it felt like we had the beach all to ourselves. Anytime we had a question or concern John was immediately on it and was so helpful. We cant wait to go back! ##### J P. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Todd B. 28 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue Whale We definitely had a good time at the blue whale the owner was very friendly and very helpful on any questions we had, loved the dart board we had a great time playing, air conditioning was great, and everything was as described.Would definitely recommend and I plan on staying again Lord willing! ##### Todd B. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ben W. 30 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### B-day /reunion Loved every minute can't wait to go back! hot tub was hot perfect weather bikes were a plus didn't get to use the kayak but hope to next time did go on a Sunset Cruise to little St George Island I had never been and it was amazing ##### Ben W. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brianna D. 18 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location!! John was very easy to communicate with! We absolutely loved our time sitting on the deck with the sound system and hot tub! The Blue Whale is walkable to so many places to eat or buy groceries! We enjoyed the easy walk to the beach each day and the beautiful view! We cannot wait to stay here again! ##### Brianna D. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brad 29 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great week at the beach! We had a great stay at the cottage and enjoyed all it had to offer! The owner was friendly and proactive with communication. The check in process was easy and seamless. The cottage was clean and as described in the listing. Very convenient beach access from the cottage and within walking distance to restaurants and shopping. ##### Brad Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Jason M. 5 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Halloween 2024 Great location and well stocked house. We enjoyed our stay at the whale. John was very upfront with the property, but it does need a little love. We always love our stay on the island. SGI is our happy place, thank you. ##### Jason M. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan S. S. 17 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice House This is a good place to stay if you want to be at the beach and not break the bank. The location is excellent. Even though it's across the street from the beach you can see the ocean from the deck and sitting inside looking out the front door. Added benefit is being very close to the local eating places. ##### Susan S. S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen B. 21 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blue whale The location is great, host super friendly and welcoming and having the hot tab was wonderful, since the weather was a bit cold on some of the days. ##### Karen B. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel H. 12 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall Break 2024 Location! Location! Location! Cute cottage steps from the beach with everything you need. Property is exactly as described and John is very easy to speak to. No frills just beach…as it should be! Will stay here again. ##### Rachel H. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hogai N. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Owner was very communicative and helpful. It’s an older house and he describes it accurately in the listing. Loved watching the movies - a varied selection. Lots of towels and so nice that we didn’t have to bring beach chairs. The proximity to beach is great! ##### Hogai N. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline J. 31 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Cute little beach cabin close to the water. Great views! In need of a little TLC. Porch door needs to be replaced. Would definitely stay again, and recommend to those looking for a centrally located place to stay on SGI. ##### Caroline J. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa N. 1 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Blue Location, location , location. Older, but clean & comfortable. Host is easily accessible, if needed & made us feel at home before we got there. Can not wait to return. ##### Teresa N. Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary B. 10 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### I'd live here if I could! This was our second summer staying at the Blue Whale...and it's still great! My family absolutely loves the laid back feel of this adorable house. It's so close to the water, you can walk to the Blue Parrott, you can ride bikes, it's pet friendly and our dog LOVES it! The deck is perfect for watching the water and sunset after a long beach day. Mr. John is amazing and ensures you have everything you need down to a beach wagon and chairs. It's the best place to stay and we will be back next year! Hoping to be able to stay longer! ##### Mary B. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin L. 8 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation We had an amazing time at the Blue whale. Host was extremely quick and helpful in responding to any questions. Location is perfect. This is an older house but they are very honest and upfront about everything. This an affordable house very close to the beach! My family loved it and will definitely be back! Absolutely 5 stars. Thank you for the great time and the memories we made at your house! Kevin ##### Kevin L. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ---