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Very good

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

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St. George Island, Florida

St. George Island Beach
1 min walk
St. George Lighthouse
12 min drive
St George Lighthouse
13 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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About this property

Located in the gated community of the St. George Island Plantation, this 3BR/2BA beachfront home features panoramic views of the secluded beach, outdoor deck, , and all of the extras like Cable TV, Stereo, Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Microwave and a grill. NO SMOKING, NO PETS.

Suncoast Vacation Rentals offers a wide selection of beach homes and cottages on St. George Island ranging from one to eight bedrooms. Our rates are some of the most competitive on the island, for which we provide nice beach homes for an affordable price. All of our beach homes have televisions with cable and DVD/VCR's. Most have charcoal grills, washers and dryers. Please take a moment and browse through our selection of vacation homes. If you have any questions or would like to speak with a reservations consultant, please call us toll free at 800/341-2021 from 9am to 5pm Eastern Time and we will be glad to help you. Please be sure to review our rental guidelines.

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Pet-friendly

Pool

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Ocean view

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Ocean view

Hot tub

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Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. George Island

Plantation, a neighbourhood in St. George Island, is home to this holiday home. St. George Lighthouse and Dixie Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company.

St. George Island, Florida

What's nearby

St. George Island Beach - 1 min walk
St. George Lighthouse - 12 min drive
St George Lighthouse - 13 min drive
Pelican Reef - 26 min drive
Indian Pass Beach - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬13 min drive
‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬13 min drive
‪The Beach Pit - ‬13 min drive
‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬14 min drive
‪Bj's Pizza & Subs - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Sea Turtle Cottage! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Sea Turtle Cottage!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Sea Turtle Cottage!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Sea Turtle Cottage! located?

Located in Plantation, this holiday home is steps from St. George Island Beach and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Sikes Cut. St George Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.4

Very good

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

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6/10 Okay

Megan A.

6 Aug 2024

Location over house

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I didn’t realize this property was located in a private gated community when I booked it. We just wanted a last minute get away from Destin and I knew I wanted something on the beach so I chose location over the quality of the actual house and that worked for us! However people should know this house is like preserved in time. I don’t think anything has been replaced or even attempted to upgrade since it was built and originally decorated. No water pressure, sliding glass doors throw bits of rust when you open them. There are some nails that stick up on the deck. Furniture is old. But the view is great. You have access to the plantation pools and nature trails. So if you are looking for beach front in a nice neighborhood and don’t care about the house this place is it.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

23 July 2024

Great spot!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We’ve stay here the last two summers for a week and really enjoyed our time here. Pros: right on the beach with private access (a stones throw from deck to beach), beautiful views, AC works great, fairly priced, all the basic necessities you need from a beach house; this area of beach is lovely and we often didn’t have folks next to us, or if we did they were a good 30 yards or so away. Cons (stuff I’d like them to work on): deck has had some repairs since last summer, but needs a bit more; main con is no outdoor table on back porch and there was only three deck lounging chairs on the deck and each was broken in some capacity (simple fix with a little investment by rental co) - we remembered this from last year and brought our own portable picnic table which worked well; house needs to be continuously treated for bugs, it’s prob an issue for most beach houses, but seemed like a lot of bugs inside we came across; water pressure was often limited as was hot water, but not a big deal even with 6 people. Overall a good house that was fairly priced to reflect the older house. I recommend it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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6/10 Okay

Katie Y.

17 June 2024

Sea Turtle

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a nice stay at the Sea Turtle. Suncoast is a very good rental company.

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10/10 Excellent

HEATHER W.

3 Apr 2024

Last Minute Trip - So relaxing!

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: We enjoyed staying at Sea Turtle. Amazing views. Comfortable beds. Plenty of space for us to spread out. Nice amount of pots and pans and other dishes. Really good amount of cabinet space - we were only there for a few days, but it looked like there would have been plenty of room if we'd been there for a week or two. Easy booking. Office staff is super friendly and welcoming.

10/10 Excellent

Kim

18 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Great place to enjoy St George Island!!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Susan H.

18 Feb 2024

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

Sea Turtle

Location and views were perfection. The external staircases and deck were in much need for replacement However, we've rebooked the Sea Turtle again for next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

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8/10 Good

Susan B.

19 Jan 2024

Quiet Holidays

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful view from the deck! We enjoyed our first stay in a Plantation home very much!!! The Sea Turtle is in a very quiet neighborhood, and we enjoyed strolling on the beach and on the walking trails!

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2/10 Terrible

A guest from Gurley, AL

10 Oct 2023

Disappointed and no worth the money

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have been coming to SGI for 12 years and this is the worst house we have stayed in. It is obvious the owners don't care for the house or their renters comfort or safety. The furniture is so old there is no cushion left and you feel every rod and sink way into the cushions. The stove is so old the numbers on the dials for the burners are no longer visible and the left front burner stopped working. The 2 sets of outside stairs have loose boards and the back porch railing has pulled away from the house. There are many boards that are rotting on the stairs, porch and outside of the house. The hot water in the shower had pulses of cold water. The house shakes when someone walks across the floor or simple shifts positions on the couch. There is construction debris in the bushes in the back yard that are visible from the porch.The house was clean and the view was good. The trees and bushes obstruct the view a little. It is a very short walk to the beach. SunCoast Realty is as usual very great to work with.

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8/10 Good

Kimberly K.

5 Oct 2023

Sea Turtle Vacation

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: We had a wonderful time at Sea Turtle. The outside chairs have been replaced since we were last there. The path to the beach has been cut wider so all in all the improvements were nice. Unfortunately the weather Sept 26 thru Sept 29 was not what we wanted but you can’t predict the weather. Great time otherwise!

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8/10 Good

15 June 2023

Hard to have a bad week when you’re at the beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Sea Turle is very affordable and was very clean but the property need some TLC, especially the deck. The railing is missing some spindles and the railing on the right side of the steps leading down to the path to the beach is not even attached to the house. It’s very unsafe and I definitely would not have children stay at the house. also the bushes off the deck need to be trimmed way back. You have to walk to the far end of the deck to see the beach because these bushes are so overgrown and obstruct the view.

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4/10 Poor

Robert P.

27 Apr 2023

NEAR TERM RENTERS - BEWARE!

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We contracted to rent this house with working WiFi service as we required. The stated WiFi service is not functioning at this house. Fact: contiguous and nearby houses have working WiFi services. So this is a management and / or ownership issue, and Suncoast is vague / ineffective / dishonest explaining and resolving. Additionally, if you have a separate input source, the one TV unit will not turn on. No effort by Suncoast to address this during our stay.

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10/10 Excellent

patricia c., kewanee, Illinois

26 Mar 2023

An enjoyable time at Sea Turtle

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location of our house was excellent. It was clean. The house needed some updating, especially living room furniture. Beds were comfortable. Needed some painting and faucets and sinks needed to be replaced. The kitchen was well-equipped. Sun Coast was very helpful and prompt with heating/cooling problems. Techs were very helpful and friendly. All in all a pleasant stay.

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10/10 Excellent

john m., Tennessee

2 Jan 2023

Best Spot on the Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Best Spot on the Island and Suncoast is the very best management company. No issues with dryer as stated in a previous review.

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8/10 Good

DIANA W.

26 Nov 2022

A Refreshing and Enjoyable Get Away

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We all had a very enjoyable time. The house was neat, clean and very bright and spacious. Easy beach access with beautiful sunrise mornings. Weather couldn't have been better and the Seafood Festival and light house climbs were great. We looked forward to coming back "home" to the Sea Turtle after our adventures in the local areas. Thanks so much for helping to make this such a positive experience.

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10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

1 Nov 2022

Sea turtle with no turtles.

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: Everything was pretty good. Would stay again.

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8/10 Good

robert b., Huntsville, Al

25 Oct 2022

Nice view and location, needs some TLC

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: We had beautiful weather. The house needs some attention, but that did not deter me from staying there twice this year. The bathroom shower fixtures need fixing. The deck and stairs have issues, but I did not feel unsafe, just don't walk barefooted. The path to the beach needs widening. One of the bedroom doors will not close. Hoping they make these fixes before next year as it is one of the more affordable places to stay.

8/10 Good

Casey K.

9 Oct 2022

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

Good, quiet spot on the beach

Nice little beach house

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Michael J., Chattanooga, TN

30 Sept 2022

Perfect Location

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6/10 Okay

A guest from Pensacola, FL

20 July 2022

Sea Turtle in July

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The best part of this house was the from the balcony, it was amazing. The house is in bad shape- whole house shakes when you cross the room. Not safe to lean against balcony railings. I would say it needs updating, but it actually needs to be rebuilt.

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10/10 Excellent

Juliie L.

19 May 2022

St. George Island-Sea Turtle

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: We had a great time and love St. George! The Sea Turtle is a sweet older house situated in the middle of some huge beautiful new homes. Even though she is a bit weathered, we loved the breathtaking views. We had a small group and wanted to just read, cook fun meals, and enjoy the beach. Sea Turtle was perfect for us.

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8/10 Good

19 May 2022

Sea Turtle

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Great old house. No thrills but awesome location on a great island.

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8/10 Good

A guest from Beaufort, SC

19 May 2022

Sea Turtle Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall our stay was good and pleasant. This being an older property, you could feel it move when someone walked across the floor. When we checked in, the staff informed us that the house had recently been painted and the ladders near the drive would be moved the next day and the front porch light fixture would be installed that afternoon. It was four days before the ladders were removed and the porch light fixture was never installed. In my opinion, the furniture needs to be replaced including the mattresses. Everything else in the house worked as advertised. With updated furniture and lights working outside, we would definitely come back to stay in this rental!

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8/10 Good

Carolyn S.

19 May 2022

Great location but a rundown property

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have vacationed at SGI for decades. This time we rented Sea Turtle because it was the only beachfront house still available. We found out why. The owners are letting it run down. Peeling paint, rickety deck, bare minimum kitchenware that required scrubbing caked on food before we could use. The worst was the whole house swayed! It’s common for houses on wooden stilts to move a little In the wind but this actually swayed in the wind or when someone walked across the floor-scary!The location is great and the rooms are spacious but we felt it was not structurally sound. Our son, an engineer, felt it was dangerous. We had a great time because we love the island but would never stay in Sea Turtle or recommend it.

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