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Welcome to Sea Gem
View of Sea Gem, pool, and the privacy from the natural landscape
Super Close Beach access (marked in red) Sea Gem is the red roofed home
Take a dip in the relaxing pool
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Eastpoint, FL
  • St. George Island Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • St. George Lighthouse
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • St George Lighthouse
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

Full

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs common Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Downstairs Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find!

Sea Gem is a relaxing cape cod style beach home located about midway inside the St. George Island gated secure community. If you want a quiet, serene, beautiful piece of paradise— then Sea Gem will be perfect for you and your fur babies!

There are two master suites, one on the first floor and the other upstairs both featuring relacing master baths that invite you to let go of your worries and settle into beach life. Vaulted ceilings in the living room provide an open and airy feel. The home features hardwood floors downstairs and carpeted spaces upstairs (for quiet and fur babies comfort). Each bedroom and the main room have flat panel televisions with Dish Network, Fire TV. There are DVD players and a DVD library in case of an inclement day or if someone gets sunburned snd needs a bit of time “in”. Sea Gem has a collection of games and jigsaw puzzles for some family bonding. The kitchen is chock full of anything you could need including both a Keurig and a standard coffee maker. Plus, a local owner a gew blocks away is ready to help if you need anything! If you cannot completely "unplug" there is free wi-fi that can run all your family's devices with no buffering!

Rock away with your favorite book or beverage on the covered front porch, or have lunch on the sun deck below while watching the kids splash in the private heated pool (extra heat fee-available only in Spring and Fall). There is a charcoal grill, enclosed outdoor shower, and even a few beach toys! We have a kayak and a bike or two for the more adventurous travelers! Your linens are all included and there are even beach towels available for your use.

The grounds are neatly landscaped with beautiful native vegetation. There is ample parking (some covered). Beach access is just steps away, directly across the street from Sea Gem (see picture).

Premium linens, with double pillows on Kings and Queen beds, beach towels and cleaning service are also included at Sea Gem and will make your vacation experience a breeze! Enjoy access to the clubhouse and amenities including 2 resort size swimming pools, hot tub, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, bike trail, gated security entrance, workout room, and private beaches. Stayed with us before? Ask about our Repeat Guest discount!

*We are pet friendly and allow (1) dog for a $75.00 non-refundable pet fee. If you have an additional pet please contact me and we can make it work.
*Pool Heat is priced at $400 for the week.
*Refundable Damage Deposit $500
*Sea Gem is located in a private gated community. There are additional rental forms (guest list) required by the HOA that have to be sent in before final payment due.
* No smoking/vaping

Beds: 1 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Double, 2 Twin XL that can convert to a King if preferred, 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa

Property manager

Sheryl Clouse
Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 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 1 total)
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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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 deadlock

About the area

St. George Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Plantation, a neighbourhood in St. George Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park, while St. George Lighthouse and Dixie Theatre are cultural highlights. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting.
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Eastpoint, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sikes Cut - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 9.2 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 8.6 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 17 min drive - 10.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bj's Pizza & Subs - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find! located?

Located in Plantation, this holiday home is steps from St. George Island Beach and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Sikes Cut. St George Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 92 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sea Gem
Property and hospitality from our hostess was wonderful. When we needed assistance Cheryl was instantly available and accommodating.Very pleasant when the problem was not a problem!!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun at the beach
We loved the house. Great location near the beach. Sheryl was an absolute delight and was very helpful, even with suggestions for places to eat. The views from the bedrooms were nice - would easily go there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We had a great stay will definitely be back the house was beautiful and had everything we needed and more the manager of the property was the greatest
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

B S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer beach vacation
Wonderful trip. Storms every day but didn’t effect anytime on beach or pool House was wonderful and any issues were promptly addressed. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeri Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
FANTASTIC STAY
The property was so cozy and comfortable!! Everything worked perfectly, and was just as pictured. Sheryl was great!! We had the best time in St. George! Our first time to visit and it was relaxing and perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
September 2023 vacation
Loved staying here! Great location! Loved the layout of the house. The owner was very attentive. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Beach Trip
We had a great stay with three generations, including a 3 month old. We brought our own pack and play, but also used the one provided at the house. Everything was great and the location to the beach was very easy for quick visits.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Vacation
This home is gorgeous and so comfortable. Sheryl is a wonderful host always checking on you to make sure you have everything you need and has lots of info about the island. The home is a very short walk to the beach and she even provides beach chairs. The home was just perfect for the 8 of us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B., La Salle

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach vacation!
The house was beautiful and only two houses away from beach access. The owner was great and was right on top of anything we asked of her. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wesley C., Knoxville Tennessee

Great vacation home in the Plantation
This was our second time staying in Sea Gem. The home is well appointed and comfortable for our entire family. It is in a quiet location with easy access to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Doreen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!
Even during a mid April cold front, we so enjoyed our stay. House was the perfect size & setup for our family of 5!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation with Dog
We had a wonderful time at Sea Gem, and Sheryl was so welcoming! She really worked with us to make sure our stay was the best it could be! It was lovely to be able to walk right to the beach, and the house was comfortable and a great place to relax! We definitely plan to make a return trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything and More
Sheryl was very accomodating, helpful, and knowledgeable of the area! All 7 of us, plus our 2 fur babies, have NO COMPLAINTS, NO REGRETS AT ALL ABOUT SEA GEM!!! We will be back next year for sure!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dewey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Thanksgiving at the beach
The house and pool were excellent. The property had a very tropical private feel with nice views of the gulf and close beach access. Our first time to St George Island and it was great. Hope to return in the future and will definitely consider Sea Gem for our stay. Cheryl is a great host, very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beach Time
Great time here. Will come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cherry S.

Excellent
The property was lovely, well-maintained, homey & comfortable. The kitchen was so well equipped it was a joy to cook, even in vacation...love the Plantation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A+ stay!
House was super cute! Big upstairs if you have small kids with you. Short walk to the beach. And the owner is super helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation
Sea Gem was absolutely awesome! Just steps from the beautiful gulf beach. The pool was wonderful. The house had everything we needed and the host was very nice and available anytime we had questions. You can’t go wrong with Sea Gem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Peggy W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Sea Gem week
Property was not ready for our stay. Burned out lite bulbs, nothing to wipe or clean dishes with, pool filter not working, bathrooms dusty, windows filthy. The property appeared to be neglected. Called owner and she was very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Property is in a wonderful, quiet and beautifully landscaped neighborhood with beach access just a short walk up and across the street. Bikes furnished to explore the neighborhood and island and beach chairs and pool toys provided. The home had puzzles, movies, games and books and the kitchen was well stocked. We would love to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely week
We had a lovely week at SGI in the Sea Gem! House was clean and beds were comfy. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you might need for cooking and eating in. We loved having the beach access right across the street for our daily walks on the beach and shell collecting. Thanks for a relaxing week!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sea Gem
Excellent communication with the owner.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sea Gem
Nice house, closer to beach than we expected
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

jessica s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First time in SGI
Exactly as described. Directly across from beach access. Great place to relax, fish and spend time with family. Kitchen very well stocked! Thanks for sharing your place with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sheryl Clouse

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I grew up in Iowa and travelled and lived all over the place! Currently, I live in Tallahassee but I still root for my Hawkeyes!

Why they chose this property

St. George Island is my idea of paradise. I fell in love with Sea Gem when I sat on a rocking chair listening to the ocean and the birds. It's a perfect blend of the gulf beach and privacy. It's not a big sterile rental, but a warm peaceful home that feels cozier than its 2550 sq ft. All this and it's just steps from the sugar sand beach of the gulf for my morning and sunset walks. I fell in love!

What makes this property unique

Some of my favorite things about this Gem are the views from the living room, the table (where I work the crossword), and the fact that I can hear all the birds singing as well as the sound of the surf. If you leave the upstairs master bedroom shutters open, the morning light wakes you up to spectacular gulf views (often of dolphins passing by). The heated private pool is also wonderful (especially at night for star gazing and floating cares away).

Languages:

English, French

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