Title: Beautiful dog-friendly home steps away from the beach with panoramic Gulf views Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful dog-friendly home steps away from the beach with panoramic Gulf views ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86340000/86337300/86337235/57e9cf77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86340000/86337300/86337235/235bb5cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86340000/86337300/86337235/541f45c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86340000/86337300/86337235/df1d31cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86340000/86337300/86337235/2fdb5850.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Beautiful dog-friendly home steps away from the beach with panoramic Gulf views provides laundry facilities and more. 7.8 Good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81515 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Air conditioning - Washer - Fireplace - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful dog-friendly home steps away from the beach with panoramic Gulf views Southern Belle Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!' This charming West Gulf Beaches home offers convenient access to St. George Island's beautiful beaches. Southern Belle has all the comforts needed for a perfect island vacation, with lots of comfortable space inside and out and stunning Gulf views. Dr. Julian G. Bruce St. George Island State Park is just over nine miles away. The exterior of this charming vacation home offers covered parking, an enclosed outdoor shower (hot and cold), a lower deck with several outdoor benches, and a path offering convenient beach and bike path access. Accessed by an outdoor staircase, there is also a furnished rooftop deck with incredible panoramic views! As you enter the first floor's open-concept living area, you are greeted by beachy decor in light and bright hues of blue and white. The living room offers plenty of comfortable seating, a TV with cable and a DVD player, a stereo with a CD player, and open shelving with a generous selection of DVDs and books. This home features a spacious layout of the house. From the living area, you can access the large screened porch facing the Gulf with plenty of seating and a dining table for four. Inside there is a farm-style dining table that comfortably seats six. Entering the large kitchen, there is a breakfast bar for two and a center island. The well-equipped kitchen features lots of light and a door with direct access to the screened porch. This space looks out into the dining area and allows the chef to visit with everyone while preparing coastal feasts. Down the hall from the kitchen is a conveniently located laundry room with a washer/dryer. Beach gear credit is included with this home - book a stay and get your choice of kayaks, paddleboards, and beach chairs. Things to Know Check-in time: 4:00 p.m. Check-out time: 10:00 a.m. All guests shall abide by Vacasa’s good neighbor policy and shall not engage in illegal activity. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. 1 dog under 25 lbs. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the premises. Keep in mind there is constant/ongoing construction on SGI and views may change with the construction. If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. No more dogs are allowed. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit. More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Stereo - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property - Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,515 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 1. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises. ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and a first aid kit 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 85984 ## About the area 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 looking for area attractions can visit Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. [Visit our St. George Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-George-Island.dx602549) [View more Holiday homes in St. George Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-George-Island-Private-Holiday-Homes.d602549-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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%7C29.65308%2C-84.88577&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zy6LqrQnni30D3tWqBZNNqhwg14=) St. George Island, FL ### What's nearby - St. George Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - St. George Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - St. George Island Visitor Center - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles - St. George Island Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles - Sikes Cut - 19 min drive - 6.2 miles ### Restaurants - ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬3 min drive - ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬12 min drive - ‪Red Pirate - ‬11 min drive - ‪BJ's Pizza and Subs - ‬3 min drive - ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful dog-friendly home steps away from the beach with panoramic Gulf views pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful dog-friendly home steps away from the beach with panoramic Gulf views? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful dog-friendly home steps away from the beach with panoramic Gulf views? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful dog-friendly home steps away from the beach with panoramic Gulf views located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of St. George Island Beach and St George Lighthouse. St. George Lighthouse and St. George Island Visitor Center are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful dog-friendly home steps away from the beach with panoramic Gulf views Reviews 7.8 ### Good 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) ### 5.4 Cleanliness ### 7.4 Location 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Ronald D. 16 Jul 2024 #### Roaches. Appliances not working 100% Location was great. ##### Ronald D. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Robin G. 23 May 2025 #### Bad appliances! Microwave Coffee pot and stove would barely work. We had a hard time cooking anything. And there’s no pantry to put your groceries. Not enough cabinet space. The headboard in guest bedroom was broken and unattached to bed. ##### Robin G. ### 6/10 Okay #### Suzanne B. 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Lacking For the price of this home, we were very disappointed in the lack of cleanliness. The door handles and surrounding areas were filthy. At night, there were huge cockroaches that we killed!! The best part was that it was close to the beach. ##### Suzanne B. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brandon C. 4 Aug 2024 #### Great beach house for a bug family The layout of the house was very nice with plenty of room for our family of 6. It was a very short walk to the beach and beach access was right outside the back door. The kitchen was well stocked. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The only negative thing was that there was a house that was being built next to the pathway to the beach. We had a very negative interaction with one of the workers working on the house. I included this just as an FYI for other renters to be cautious. Luckily this didn’t happen until the last day. ##### Brandon C. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Caroline P. 17 Jan 2023 #### Great location, nice house, some cleanliness issues The location of this house is perfect. It’s even closer to the beach than it seems in the pictures. We loved the big screened porch, and the rooftop deck is incredible at sunset. There’s a nice new big TV in the living room. The cleanliness/pest issues began when we checked in and found what looked like mouse droppings on the kitchen counter, in the pots and pans, and in the kitchen cabinets. I contacted Vacasa support and they sent an exterminator, but they stopped responding to my messages after I asked to be refunded the cleaning fee. It’s $160 and I think that’s reasonable considering all the droppings we found. After further research it seems like maybe they are Palmetto Bug droppings and not from mice. Not sure if that’s better or worse? Besides that there was some dust and hair around, and some stained linens. Overall I would stay there again if it was cleaned better. ##### Caroline P. ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mariela G. 1 Jul 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Reservation cancelled My reservation was cancelled just a week away from my check in day. I did get relocated but was given only 2 options for relocation. Vrbo or property manager should have a policy against owners wanting to use their home that has been already booked and paid for instead of putting clients through last minute changes with limited options. This low rating is for the original booking since it got cancelled and I couldn’t stay in that house that I had originally chosen. ##### Mariela G. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandra S. 24 Jun 2024 #### Great location to beach Loved the top level Great place for morning coffee ##### Sandra S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Suzanne R. 13 Oct 2022 #### Perfect house We have spent January and February in Southern Belle for several years! The house is always spotless and in perfect condition! Any minor issues we have had have been promptly dealt with! The house is just across from the beach for quick trips back and forth! The screened in porch is great for our morning coffee and is handy for lunch or dinner. Even our dog gets excited when we drive into the driveway!!! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company. ##### Suzanne R. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine B. 8 Oct 2020 #### Southern Belle Property \`Southern Belle\` is an extremely nice beach house. Our group arrived around 4pm on a Thursday. The property was very clean and very convenient to the beach. We loved going up topside to the rooftop deck and spent a great deal of time on the enclosed porch. We were very impressed with this house and would recommend it to anyone and will definitely rent it again ourselves! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company. ##### Christine B. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bradley W. 25 Aug 2020 #### enjoyed thoroughly Check in/out was easy. Easy access to beach. Closer than thought based on pics. Beach crowd was very low. Dog friendly. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company. ##### Bradley W. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hollie H. 7 Aug 2020 #### Fabulous Vacation Very spacious, wonderful views of the ocean and sunsets. Enjoyed our stay! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company. ##### Hollie H.