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Pet friendly, minutes from beach, downtown!

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Back of house
Front, from circular driveway
Front
View through master b/r sliding door w/ocean in background (3 min walk to beach)
Side of house with fish-cleaning station

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6172.8 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Eastpoint, FL
  • St. George Island Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • St. George Lighthouse
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • St George Lighthouse
    ‪15 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

In master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pet friendly, minutes from beach, downtown!

'Aargh House' - our cedar paradise

The ideal location of this home features both privacy and the convenience to all the island's amenities. Relax in the enclosure of oak, pine and palm, yet still be able bike or walk 3 short blocks to the grocery, restaurants and shops. When it's time for a swim, just slip out your backyard down your private path and shortcut toward the beach which is only a 3-minute walk away.

This uniquely designed, multi-level home is extremely spacious, with a large open living area featuring a hardwood floor, a dramatic vaulted ceiling, skylights, a 46'' HDTV with cable/Blu-ray and comfortable furniture, incl. queen sleeper. If you are cooking in the kitchen, you can still be part of the conversation and fun, as the kitchen is open to the living and dining area. Enjoy your meals indoors or out, as the tiled dining room opens onto a large 40' X 12' sun-drenched, partially covered deck equipped for ultimate relaxation and sun worshiping. If it gets too hot there, simply take a break and relax in the palm tree shaded hammock in the tree grove next to the bbq pit.

Up three steps from the living area are two spacious bedrooms (queen beds) with 32' HDTVs/DVDs and shared bathroom in the hallway. Up the flight of stairs is the light-filled master bedroom and bath. Have a glass of wine on your private deck with its view of the Gulf, then keep your sliding screened door open and let the sound of the ocean lull you to sleep.

The very private outdoor hot-and-cold shower is great after a day at the beach, or just for cooling off.

Make sure you bring Rover to this pet friendly home. He'll enjoy relaxing in his 10' x 10' covered outdoor pen after a run on the beach.

Only 8 miles away, Apalachicola is a great day trip. In 2008, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Apalachicola a Distinctive Destination: architecture, beautiful antebellum homes, a true working waterfront are some of the reasons for this award. Only 2 other Florida cities share this distinction, Key West and Fernandina Beach. Shop, eat, and tour this historic district of old Florida.

Keywords: Sheltered, pet-friendly, conveniently located, close to beach and bay

Property manager

Thomas and Tara Fracaro
Premier Host

Languages

English, German

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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: dogs (limit 2 total)
Max. 2, must register at time of booking
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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
This property uses solar energy
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. George Island

Located in St. George Island, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. St. George Lighthouse and Dixie Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Eastpoint, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Pelican Reef - 14 min drive - 9.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet friendly, minutes from beach, downtown! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Pet friendly, minutes from beach, downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet friendly, minutes from beach, downtown!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet friendly, minutes from beach, downtown! located?

Located in the heart of St. George Island, this golf holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St. George Island Beach, St. George Island Visitor Center, and St. George Lighthouse. St George Lighthouse and Bryant Patton Bridge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charlene H.

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

Aarg house 3/1-3/29/2025

Our second stay at this property. We love so many things about the Aarg house. The yard, privacy, the ability to walk everywhere, to stores, restaurants and the beach. The homeowners allow pets which is a blessing. We hope to be able to rent again in the future. Tom is wonderful, we appreciate the fact that he is easy to get in touch with.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

CliFF P.

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

SGI Feb 25

Everything was as described .. very convenient to everything..I would stay here again.. thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice

Our stay was very nice. The location was great...easy access to beach and restaurants. The house was clean and furnished well. However, the outside yard could use some updating. The put-put court is old, broken, not usable at all. The yard is overgrown as well as the path to the beach. It had just rained the week before so the yard was flooded the whole time we were there. Just needs to be a little more maintained. Also good to note that there are a lot of stairs in this house. To get to the master bedroom you will need to go up 2 full flights of steep stairs. The outside porch is nice! Overall we had a great time and enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Great house in a great location

Comfortable, clean, and private house. Unbeatable location. Tremendous value. We will come back.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

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

House has everything you need

The house was excellent Owner’s communication was excellent . Everything was perfect. Our fur baby loved it too
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

charles s.

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

SGI BEACH WEEK

Aargh House was about a block from the center of the island and about a block from the beach. Weather was good. We ate oysters and steamed shrimp at Lynn's in East Point three times and took seafood home. Several good restaurants in Apalachicola and Port St. Joe. We went to the beach 4 days. SGI allows golf carts on all streets except the main street, so we brought a cart to use.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Excellent stay!

We had a wonderful time at St. George Island. The house is in a great location, only a short golf cart ride away from shops and restaurants. The house was perfect for a stay with teens and dogs with a very private yard, entire upstairs suit for the parents, separate rooms for the kids and multiple enclosed decks so the pets were easily outside yet contained! The owner was friendly and easy to commit with. We hope to stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

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

Great place

We really enjoyed our stay, the house had everything we needed plus ! The location is great, close to beach, close to town, yet has a private feel to it. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it had a jacuzzi tub , something new since the last time we stayed there. I love that it has a lot of outdoor space to enjoy! We were able to bring both of our dogs. Owners were a pleasure to work with! We would definitely rent this home again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlene H.

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

Beautiful property

The home is very spacious which allowed us to have family visit. The yard is beautiful. The path to the beach is very nice, we used it frequently. It’s a short walk to stores and restaurants. Tom responded immediately to any questions we had. He also helped us with an issue with our truck which was very much appreciated. We will be back! Thank you for everything. Char and Roger
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc F., Philadelphia PA

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

Arrgg house

Beautiful private property on St. George's Island. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

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

Fantastic place.

Loved the quiet neighborhood. Walking to the beach was very easy. Very well stocked kitchen. Best part - Dog friendly!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Nice house in great location.

This is a large home with 3 nice bedrooms. There was lots of room to walk the dog in the yard and neighborhood streets. We loved the big deck off the living room. Short walk to the beach. Check in and out was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

A Pirate’s Home ‘Arrgh House’

We love this house! This was our second stay. The house is tucked in the trees and has three decks with both sun and shade at different times of the day. My canvases and paint brushes spent a lot of time out side. There are little surprises to find in the yard (I won’t ruin it for you. ) A short walk to the beach, breakfast, pizza, ice cream… The bike paths are nice, lots of places to ride. We love it!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA C.

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

Relaxing

My family loves SGI. We've been three times and our first opportunity staying at the Arrgh property. Everything in the description accurate. Love how the kitchen and family room opens as we like to cook most of our meals. My husband felt like it was his slice of paradise with the trees and garden for privacy. Can't wait come back. Frankfort, ky
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin F.

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

Pet friendly, great location

This was our 6th time on SGI and this has been our favorite house! We could bring both our dogs, the location was very convenient, close to town and beach. The yard was awesome, private feeling with all the trees and landscaping. The house was even better than what I had anticipated, many skylights and windows with so much natural sunlight! I loved the multiple decks and outdoor seating to hang out outside. The kitchen was very well stocked. The owners were great communicators and easy to work with. Unfortunately for us our stay was cut short due to hurricane Idalia. We have already made plans to come back to Aargh House next year. Even with our short stay we feel blessed because we did have 2 great days at the beach and the hurricane ended up not hitting SGI directly! God is good!! In everything give thanks for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

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

Return trip

My third time here. Live it! Will be returning soon
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcus P.

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

Aargh House

The house was great! Plenty of sitting areas for great family time! House was spacious and kitchen had plenty of cookware, etc. we enjoyed our stay at the Aargh house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

brad v.

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

Great Experience

Home was fantastic. Well equipped kitchen, nice space on the deck for eating, playing games at night. Love the upstairs bedroom with gulf views and the outdoor shower. Home is very private surrounded by trees and a walking path to the beach. Owners were communicative, easy to deal with, and even mailed some ear buds after we left. Great experience on all levels.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

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

Wonderful Property, Terrific Hosts!

We couldn't have been happier with aargh house during our stay on St. George's Island. The house is comfortable and nicely decorated, the kitchen better appointed than any we've ever stayed at, great TV, and comfortable beds. The porches are wonderful, and the view of the gulf from the master bedroom is beautiful. The Host is terrific, and although we had no problems he mede contact to ensure we were comfortable and to please let him know if there were any issues at all. The walk to the beach is short and pleasant and although we had bad weather for most of our stay, the property more than made up for it. The one thing that may be an issue for some is that there are two fliights of stairs, one to get to the main lliving area, and one to get to the master bedroom, so if stairs are a problem for someone this would be a consideration. Having said that, this is a superb property with wonderful hosts, check it out!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda G.

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

Unique

This property is not beachfront, but beautifully set on a wooded /landscaped lot. Many outdoor seating places to suit all kinds of weather. A uniquely designed house, airy and spacious, and well equipped.
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richelle W., Malvern IA

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

Aargh house

Tom was very easy to get a hold of. And super helpful. Tons of amenities. We liked having multiple spices on hand since we usually make our own meals on the island. Nice house. Great location. We liked staying bayside for a change. Not far at all to the beach (but anywhere on the island is an easy walk to beach).
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Much needed week away

The house was perfect for us. Great location. Close to beach restaurants and stores. Quiet peaceful place. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne H., asheville, nc

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

Great house amazing location

We were here over Christmas and a deep cold spell. The house is lovely and has lots of indoor and outdoor space. The back deck was warm even in the cold weather. I've never rented a house with such a well appointed kitchen!! The beds were super comfy. It's a lovely quiet neighborhood just a quick walk to the beach. Be warned, the stairs are VERY narrow and steep. A concern for older and younger folks and critters. Not a deal breaker but caution required. There is a baby gate to block off areas. Great place, Great host.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cherie K., CROSSVILLE

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

Peace and Quiet

We loved the house and many family members who live in Tallahassee came to visit with us. Perfect place for our dog also.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tommy K.

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

November break

We really enjoyed our stay. The beach, bay and shops were all conveniently close to the house. Check in was very easy and the owners were able to get us in by 2 pm. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Thomas and Tara Fracaro

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Our family is scattered and we wanted to make a home where we can all get together and relax in the off-season. Life is short, right? The name 'Aargh House' -- yes, ok, beach, ships, pirates -- derived from the fact that during renovation we must have each said 'aargh' about 100 times a day as we searched high and low for misplaced tools, dripped paint and hammered our thumbs. Soon aargh turned into Aargh House which kept us laughing so the name stuck. Aargh House is a very very very fine house.

Why they chose this property

We had rented houses in St. George a few years in a row and loved the area. So one day we just started looking to buy and this house was a stunning find.

What makes this property unique

This is an architecturally beautiful home, with vaulted ceilings and skylights on a large lot. Technically, it's a corner lot, but the 'road' that is supposed to lead all the way to the beach is partially grown over and so acts as our second driveway. We carved a private path through it for a quicker walk to the beach.

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English, German

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