Close To Beach, Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Affordable!

4.7 / 5.0

Outstanding(124 Ratings)

House in Saint George Island, FL

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

We now have a 4 passenger electric golf cart.
USE THE GOLF CART FOR FREE WITH EARLY 2023 BOOKING!
New for 2020 - New outdoor shower!
New for 2019 - The pool has been completely updated! It has been resurfaced and all equipment and the deck have been updated also!

Beautifully landscaped with large private pool. Charming pine floors in every room. Picturesque bay views from the upper floors. 30-ft ceilings and a fire place in the living room area. A large wrap-around deck on the second floor. Flat screen HD TV sets in living room and bedrooms with Dish Network. Free WiFi. New (purchased 11/7/2021) King pillow top mattress in master suite with designer den/reading area. Natural lighting from three floors of bay windows. Porch furniture on both sides of spacious deck. A smoke-free, pet-friendly environment with harmonious Florida landscaping and your own private pool with fabulous deck and waterfall! POOL CAN NOW BE HEATED FOR A FEE!

The house is located on St. George Island just off the Forgotten Coast in the heart of the Florida Panhandle. One can walk or bike on sandy roads to the bay and the beach in just a few minutes. Excellent fishing from quiet shores make for a relaxing environment to create wonderful vacation memories! Pet friendly beaches accommodate every member of your family. Great seafood and shopping can be found on the island and in close by historic Apalachicola!

2016 Updates - New refrigerator, dishwasher (2021) & washer (2021) and dryer! Complete kitchen remodel in 2018. ALSO, THE YARD IS NOW PROFESSIONALLY TREATED
ON A REGULAR BASIS FOR MOSQUITOES for your comfort and safety!

Buddy's Bungalow has a fresh new coat of exterior paint! New outside landscaping and a new on-demand water heater. Also, pool can now be heated for a fee!

***Please respect our limit of 10 people. If you request a booking, please give us the correct number of guests in your group! If you bring extra people, you could be asked to leave. Pool, septic system, water heater are not able to handle larger groups.

You must be 25 y/o to rent this property.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Saint George Island, FL

Nearby attractions

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center

8.3 mi

St George Lighthouse Association, Inc.

1.4 mi

Salinas Park

42.4 mi

Crooked River Lighthouse

25.4 mi

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Close To Beach, Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Affordable!

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4.7 / 5.0

Outstanding(124 Ratings)

House in Saint George Island, FL

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Map of Saint George Island, FL

Nearby attractions

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center

8.3 mi

St George Lighthouse Association, Inc.

1.4 mi

Salinas Park

42.4 mi

Crooked River Lighthouse

25.4 mi

Ratings and reviews

4.7 / 5.0

Outstanding(124 Ratings)

4.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

We had a wonderful week at Buddy’s Bungalow. The house is as described. We enjoyed the golf cart and it made the short trip to the beach a breeze. As a person who appreciates homes with character, this house is chalked full of it! The decor brought an element of charm to the home which I also appreciated.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

This home is a great location on the island and has plenty of space and beds for our family. We enjoy several hours on the beach, outdoor shower and relaxing in the pool

3.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

There are some maintenance issues with this house. We told the cleaner about some of them and she helped out. We also left a list of things on the dining table. We did enjoy our stay.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

This was our 2nd stay here in as many years. The golf cart worked great, AC nice and cool, and property was in great condition.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

We love staying at Buddy's Bungalow. It's perfect our group. Kitchen is large and well stocked. Lots of space to be together as a family as well as space to be alone both inside and outside. Our pups love the fenced yard. Cindy, the host's local caretaker, is exceptional! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and have already booked again for next year.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

My multigenerational family of 8 had a wonderful time this week at Buddy’s Bungalow. We are already considering a return visit. We were pleasantly surprised by the extras provided (hand soaps, soap, dish liquid, body wash, paper towels, trash bags, toilet paper). We did bring many of these things and left some to replace what we used. Our two Shih-tzus had the time of their lives in the yard and riding around on the golf cart. There were plenty of towels and extra blankets and we put them all to good use. The lawn care crew mowed on Saturday and the pool crew cleaned and checked the chemicals twice during our stay. The housekeeper was still there cleaning when we arrived and gave us some tips about groceries and restaurants and encouraged us to call her if we had any issues or questions. We borrowed a couple of beach chairs from the garage as well as some charcoal and lighter fluid for the grill and there are lots of bicycles available. *note that there are a lot of stairs and getting to bedrooms would be difficult for persons with mobility issues.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

We had a pleasant time staying and Buddy's Bungalow. The host was very responsive to our requests as we stayed for a month. Loved the pool!

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Heated pool wasn’t working upon arrival but owner took care of it. Stove is a little tricky and hot water took a while. But other than that we enjoyed the house. Golf cart was great. Beach is great. Overall great week.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Great property. It had everything we needed. Fenced yard for the dogs was awesome! Kitchen was well equipped. We will definitely stay again.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Our group of ladies had a fun stay at Buddy’s Bungalow. It’s not for the faint of heart because of all the stairs, but the location is good. The golf cart makes getting to the beach easy and it’s fun to toodle around the island.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

This home is very spacious with a well equipped kitchen. We love the location and its proximity to the beach as well as restaurants. We enjoy the pool after a day at the beach. There is an outdoor shower to clean the sand off. For more restaurants and shopping, I recommend visiting Appalachicola.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

We had a great vacation and enjoyed having our family together. The home was clean enough and all of our needs were met. However, we were a bit disappointed in the details. The house was clean as far as bedding and towels, but the cleanliness of floors, tubs, surfaces, and pool were lacking. The house has a very open floor plan - very little privacy. 3rd floor bathroom could be heard from 1st floor because of openness...you have to go through 3rd bdrm to get to master bedroom. Again, we had a great time but I would not return to this rental with my adult children.

4.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

The kiddos LOVED the pool!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

The property was great! the kitchen was well stocked with every utensil needed to make meals. The house was very clean. We appreciated the privacy the green space surrounding the property provided. Unfortunately, the weather flooded the pool area and we were unable to use the pool for the last 4 days of our stay. Everyone had a great time. It was conveniently located to stores, restaurants and the beach!

4.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

My family enjoyed our stay. Good place for our dogs too- the fenced in yard with the pool was very helpful. The electric golf cart was a great inclusion.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

We loved staying here! The house was clean and comfortable with a well-stocked kitchen. Being able to use the included golf cart was an awesome bonus, and the homeowners were very responsive. Highly recommend!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is ideally located in a secluded area bay side but still very convenient to the beach. The home is large with lots of areas for family time as well as space for peaceful "me" time, too. The fenced in grassy yard was a definite plus for our pups. Communication with the owners was excellent. We have already booked again for next year!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2023

We loved the unique layout and there is a porch for every time of day and weather situation.There are tons of stairs but my wife says it is her dreamhouse. She has been visiting the island for almost 35 yrs straight (minus a few) and this was her favorite experience. The pool was a blast for the kids in between beach trips. Golf cart ran great and was a big help toting our 3,000 lbs of beach gear. We rode bikes most of the time to and from the beach and used the golf cart for the wagon. I almost missed the sunset bay view from the master bedroom window! It is a must see. You can catch the late sunrise from one of the sundecks as well.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Beautiful home! Great location! Excellent communication with home owners! Lots of memories made! Will definitely be returning!

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2023

Buddys bungalow is a slice of heaven on earth. We will now make the annual trek from Wisconsin just to spend time here. Pam is great at communicating, the property and home are beautiful and SGI is truly our favorite place to visit.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

We had a great time at this property with our large family. Plenty of space for all, heated pool, and just quick 2 min golf cart ride to the beach. Pam was super responsive with any questions. Would recommend and looking forward to returning!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Wonderful trip and lodging to say the least. The house is close to the center of town and close to the beach. It’s a great place with lots of sleeping space if you need it. Very nice pool and large decks. We will be back for sure.

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Huge house, really enjoyed the pool.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

All that we expected, island was great not to commercialize but enough services for what we needed

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2022

Great place to stay if you have pets! We were able to enjoy the pool while the dogs played in the yard. The golf cart was an added bonus and was great to use while on the island. Will definitely be staying again!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Comfortable and close to all activities. Well stocked kitchen and lots of outdoor space either on ground or on the deck.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

The space and pool are excellent. Included golf cart is very helpful as it is a little walk to the beach. We had a small problem with ants. The property manager was friendly and helpful.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Love This Place

Love This Place

My family had a wonderful time at Buddy's Bungalow. The location and views are great. There is a very nice beach at 7th St. which is just a short walk or golf cart ride away. Awesome pool. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need for cooking and serving. Comfortable furnishings and lots of room for the kids. Great communication with hosts. We'll definitely be back.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2022

Great vacation spot

Great vacation spot

Great location with regard to beach and restaurants. Plenty of space in the house to not feel crowded. Spacious kitchen and is well stocked. Comfy beds with a bathroom on each of the 3 floors. Must be able to climb plenty of stairs. Nice pool!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

Perfect Island getaway

Perfect Island getaway

Everything we expected and needed!

3.0 / 5.0

May 2022

You get what you pay for, read whole review

You get what you pay for, read whole review

Property in a great location but it is the lower price range for SGI and now we know why. Floors are some form of tongue and grove and are impossible to clean or maintain clean so don’t expect clean floors. Lots of stairs. Part of the property is just not kept well, missing railing on second floor, toilet loose on second floor, extremely loud beds in one room, non-existent curtains so unable to block neighbors bright lights at night. Pool was supposed to be heated but wasn’t ( we ended up noticing because we had bad weather for a couple of days) turns out heater was not working. Really we could overlook all these things based on the price except for the issues with the yard. The fenced yard was a great size but the grass is overgrown and there were fire ants all over. There were wasps and tons of hornets. If we had a toddler or little kid there was no way we would have let them in the yard. To top it all off there were snakes, yes snakes. In the 7 days we were the we saw 5 including one that was in the crack of the deck and got in the pool while a family member was swimming. Notified the owners but little to no follow through. This could be a great place, but we won’t be exposing our dog or baby to the risks again

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Great vacation!

Great vacation!

Everything was clean and as advertised. Enjoyed the pool with fenced in yard. Very short walk to beach and having access to golf cart was a bonus.

4.0 / 5.0

Apr 2022

3 weeks at Buddy's Bongaloo

3 weeks at Buddy's Bongaloo

Buddy's is located in a quiet area surrounded by native trees and shrubs. A channel off the bay is across the street which provides for an abundance of birds to watch. The bay and one channel can be seen from the property and the Gulf is approximately a 1/3 of a mile down the road. You can hear the waves when on the deck. The fenced in pool area is great. Plenty of grass area for your dog to explore while enjoying the pool. The covered area provides a refreshing break from the sun and can be comfortably used to sit outside during rain. Also the dog can go out without getting wet. The house itself is reasonably comfortable with a well stocked kitchen. Some of the furniture in the living area is better suited for your dog then for humans (couch). Buddy's is a good value for what is provided and is a place we would return to. The location is wonderful. My overall score is B+.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Great vacation!

Great vacation!

Owners and house staff are all super nice. Dog friendly and great yard for them. Love the pool. Well equipped. Had a great time!

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Stairs

Stairs

The property was beautiful and on a peaceful road. There were several maintenance issues that needed to be worked on and I have let the owners know.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2022

Vacation

Vacation

The house was very well appointed and met our needs with privacy and size

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2021

Thanksgiving on SGI

Thanksgiving on SGI

Spent Thanksgiving week at Buddy’s Bungalow with family, including two small children and two dogs. The kids enjoyed the heated pool and the golf cart rides to the beach. The beach, actually only a 5-minute walk, was great. We didn’t mind all the stairs in the house, but could imagine they might be too much for some. The kitchen was well-stocked, but the furnishings elsewhere are about due for a refreshing,. Tim and Pam were very responsive.

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Nice Vacay

Nice Vacay

We enjoyed the house! Didn't realize how many steps there were but we got a great workout each day! We had issues with the televisions and the stove/oven but besides that we had a calm rainy vacation! The days that were beautiful we got to use the golf cart to explore and that came in handy. Overall we had a nice time.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

Relaxing and invigorating!

Relaxing and invigorating!

The property is "comfortably used" so we were not worried that we would destroy anything. The 46 steps from bottom to top were great exercise. The pool was the perfect size and so much fun! Being able to use the golf cart made it easy to get to and from the beach. We loved it!! Children and adults!!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2021

Beautiful St. George Island

Beautiful St. George Island

We had a wonderful time exploring SGI. The house is in a quiet neighborhood and we could easily access the bay and the gulf. The pool was refreshing and relaxing after the day at the beach or state park. We loved our stay.

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Saint George Island?

The average price for a rental in Saint George Island is $582 per night. This rental is $113 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Close To Beach, Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Affordable! . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Close To Beach, Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Affordable! . Enjoy the water!

Is Close To Beach, Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Affordable! pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Close To Beach, Private Pool, Pet Friendly, Affordable! ?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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