Title: Welcome to A Blue Heron! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=86450223&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Welcome to A Blue Heron! Beachfront holiday home with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Welcome to A Blue Heron! ![TV - Welcome to A Blue Heron! (St. George Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86460000/86450300/86450223/32f883df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool - Welcome to A Blue Heron! (St. George Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86460000/86450300/86450223/8763e31c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Welcome to A Blue Heron! (St. George Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86460000/86450300/86450223/w1200h799x0y1-a640b750.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Welcome to A Blue Heron! (St. George Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86460000/86450300/86450223/014483c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Welcome to A Blue Heron! (St. George Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/87000000/86460000/86450300/86450223/ad311bef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Welcome to A Blue Heron! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 25 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## 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. ### Welcome to A Blue Heron! Turn Day: Saturday A Blue Heron is the perfect location for your family's next vacation! This incredible 5-bedroom, 5-bathroom home is in the Plantation, a gated community on the west end of the island. The house is perfectly located; it is only a 5 minute walk to the beach and it sits on the beautiful Apalachicola Bay. With extensive water views, a fishing dock and plenty of room to relax, A Blue Heron will please everyone. This bay front home boasts five bedroom suites with a mix of king and queen beds and additional sleeping is available with a new queen sleeper sofa in the hangout room. The first floor has two king suites and one queen suite. If your family needs multiple living areas, the hangout room is great for kids to watch movies or connect their game systems. It is also on the first floor with an oversized sofa, a wet bar, a Keurig and a 65-inch TV. On the second floor you will find a king suite and a queen suite. The living room on the second floor is tastefully decorated with comfortable seating. The large dining table seats eight highlighted by a stunning view of the bay from the French doors leading to the deck. The large kitchen is well stocked and equipped with stainless appliances, a large glass top stove and a full size oven plus a bakers oven. The kitchen features two dishwashers and a breakfast bar that seats four. Under the home you will find a screened outdoor seating area, a fish-cleaning sink, two wooden walkways-one to the bay and one to the beach. The screened in pool with ample seating will provide hours of fun without ever having to leave the property. BEDS: 3 Kings, 2 Queens, 1 Sleeper Sofa. AMENITIES:Multiple Streaming Only Smart TV's, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, 2 dishwashers, oversized refrigerator, two Keurig coffee makers, hardwood flooring, claw-foot tub, gas fireplace, screen enclosed private pool, enclosed outdoor hot/cold shower, bay view with high top Adirondack chairs and tables, fish cleaning and cooking area, a park style charcoal grill, community boardwalk leading to a shared fishing pier, outdoor bait and ice freezer, under house concrete parking. PRIVATE POOL ELEVATOR ($100 Fee Required) NO PETS NO SMOKING Guest privileges include use of the Plantation Clubhouse, Plantation community pool, tennis courts and fitness center. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Phone ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93840000/93833900/93833860/fae88e06.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shell Yea: 5 Bedroom Beach View Home in the Plantation- Sleeps 10, Private Pool Plantation - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=93833860&PinnedHotelID=93833860&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65330000/65328200/65328199/70fd8699.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spend tranquil days on a dolphin watch at this comfortable beachfront St. George Island home. 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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 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 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 45417 ## About the area Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Plantation, a neighbourhood in St. George Island. St. George Lighthouse and Dixie Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include 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%7C29.62093%2C-84.94954&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=NHSylE72cpCskq-qybSEq7JpYf4=) St. George Island, FL ### What's nearby - ![Carrabelle Beach, Carrabelle, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976193765/a0fd054b-9cdb-4099-a120-540f823989b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carrabelle Beach 41 min drive \- 31.1 miles - St. George Island Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Sikes Cut 3 min drive \- 1.1 miles - St. George Lighthouse 16 min drive \- 6.8 miles - St. George Island Visitor Center 16 min drive \- 6.8 miles ### Restaurants - Blue Parrot 18 min drive - BJ's Pizza and Subs 18 min drive - The Beach Pit 18 min drive - Mango Mike’s 18 min drive - Coffee And Cream 18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Welcome to A Blue Heron! have a pool? ### Is Welcome to A Blue Heron! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Welcome to A Blue Heron!? ### What time is check-in at Welcome to A Blue Heron!? ### What time is check-out at Welcome to A Blue Heron!? ### Where is Welcome to A Blue Heron! located? ## Have a question? 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