Private 2.5 acre bayfront. KAYAK LAUNCH + boat slip. Xmas/NYE week. Spr/Sum 25

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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5.0
Outstanding(101 Reviews)

House in Saint George Island, FL

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 4 baths

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About this house rental

Welcome to ‘Cypress Cove’ on St George Island, a unique barrier island in the Florida Panhandle!

Currently we have the following weeks open in 2024:
Christmas/NYE

2025
April 12 – May 17
June 28 – September 20

Our gated community - ‘The Plantation’ - offers a lengthy 5-mile quiet stretch of private beach, 12 miles of paved bike/walking paths, access to fishing at Bob Sikes’s Cut, lush native vegetation and open forest, plus a Clubhouse where you can enjoy a 70’ swimming pool, tennis court, and fitness room. The primary beach access boardwalk and public parking is adjacent to the Clubhouse. Our home is a short walking distance (1.5 blocks) to the Clubhouse.

Plantation amenities also include a second swimming pool, tennis court, and small clubhouse, as well as three pickle ball courts and a newly constructed boardwalk/kayak launch across from Resort village parking lot. There is 24/7 on-site security with a guardhouse entry-point. A Plantation gate pass, including names of all guests, is required for entry and is included in your VRBO payment. We request all guests be included in the booking request.

Our unique ONE-STORY residence is a wonderful choice for a relaxing vacation! At 1500 ft.², we are “cottage sized”, perfect for small families or couples. We offer a slice of ‘Old Florida’. Our home is not suitable for three adult couples due to size and shared facilities.

We offer privacy on a 2.5 acre bayfront double lot with wonderful views, your very own dock with a KAYAK LAUNCH and SHALLOW water boat slip suitable for “flats boats” only. We have one of the few kayak launches in The Plantation. Our launch provides perfect access to Apalachicola Bay for paddling, exploring, and fishing.

Our open floor plan residence has a warm, inviting atmosphere with comfortable living-room furnishings (two custom sofas), a very well-equipped and updated gourmet kitchen, vaulted living-room ceiling, hardwood/tile flooring, plus high-speed 20/1.5 bonded connection internet (fastest available speed on island). The four TVs each have Roku players streaming free Netflix, HBOMax, Acorn, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Peacock, PBS-on demand, and Kanopy. We have a 42”, 40”, and two 32” flatscreen Samsung TVs. Guests are able to access their personal subscription services ie Apple TV, BritBox, Sling, Paramount, etc. via the Roku device.

We directly overlook Apalachicola Bay from our wraparound deck and screened porch, with multiple sliding glass french doors offering views in every direction. Breathtaking sunsets! It has the best of both worlds - bayside views with cove fishing, but only a short stroll to the beach. When the ocean side waves are high, you can hear the pounding surf at our house.

We are situated on a secluded natural site with landscaped front and side lawns. The backyard lot has a mowed 'shortcut' walking path that ties into Lark Lane, one block from the Plantation clubhouse and beach access. Birdwatching and stargazing are both excellent here. Only three other homes are located off Bayview Drive.

This is our family's cozy island retreat, our "home away from home", not a basic rental unit. We kindly ask that guests treat our home as they would their own.

Saturday to Saturday rental only, all linens and departure day cleaning included in rate.

We have a 150’ long boardwalk extending over native wetlands to our private dock, with a shallow water "flats boat" slip. The dock also has a step down 4' x 8' kayak launch platform with railings to assist in entry/exit from your boat (see photo). Kayak fishing is excellent in the shallow All Tides Cove. Kayaks are NOT included with home rental.

We keep a crab trap at the ready and fish directly from our dock - we catch redfish and sea trout right in the cove in front of our house. Mullet are frequently observed jumping too! Kids can enjoy watching small fish and crabs move about under the dock.

***Water levels at the dock ebb and flow with the tides, typical V-hull boats will not be able to access the boat slip during low tide.***

There is an excellent public concrete boat ramp next to the bridge and several less developed sand/oyster shell ramps on the island for launching your V-hull boat. Two of the more primitive ones are located on the far end of the island at the state park (fee).

The two delightful bike paths extend the length of The Plantation, we HIGHLY recommend you bring or rent additional bikes for the whole family.

A $100 entrance pass fee is charged per rental for use of Plantation amenities and is included in the VRBO quote. The Plantation requires their Rental Form be filled out in advance of arrival including a list of names of ALL persons to be occupying our home.

NO DOGS permitted except for monthly winter rentals, regardless of weight or breed. Please do not request special permission to bring "small" dogs.

* Two Queen bedrooms (Minka-Aire ceiling fans), 1 twin bed bedroom. All bedrooms have double sliding glass doors leading to the wrap-around deck and the living room has double and triple sliding glass doorways, all with great vistas.
* One master bath, plus two additional skylight lite bathrooms sharing a tub/shower room between them (Jack-and-Jill style arrangement). All granite or custom marble countertop vanities.
* High-speed internet plus four TVs with Roku players..
* Two separate HVAC units, allowing a different temperature setting in two of the bedrooms + adjoining baths from the rest of the house.
* Additional outdoor hot/cold shower.
* Large, custom 36” stainless steel grill + smoker.
* Ample covered parking and a circular driveway for easy boat/trailer access.

We love using our St. George Island home ourselves, and keep it clean and well equipped. One owner resides locally in Tallahassee, FL and is “on property” during changeovers for assistance.



Keywords: BayFront home. One story. Dock. Kayak launch platform. Fishing. 2.5 acre private lot. Close proximity to 70' community swimming pool, tennis court, workout facility, and beach access. Gourmet kitchen. Screened porch. 3 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths. 6 person maximum occupancy.

Amenities

Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Saint George Island, FL

Reviews

5.0
Outstanding(101 Reviews)
5.0
Aug 2024
This house was beautiful and perfect for the family. We rented kayaks for the week and definitely took advantage of the dock and the bay. The screened in porch and those bayside views, was the perfect spot for morning coffee!! The property owners were very sweet and so helpful.
5.0
Jul 2024
Our family of 5 adults found the property to be very clean and well maintained. The view of the bay was gorgeous. We were easily able to use the dock to kayak in the bay. We are nature lovers and enjoyed the maritime forest environment and variety of birds at the feeders. There was plenty of garage space for sheltered parking and bike storage. The house is located near the clubhouse and pool which we enjoyed. We found the nature trail to the beach easy to navigate with an equipment cart and so went every day. The owner is very attentive to details and easy to contact. We hope to visit again.
5.0
Jul 2024
We had a great time here! Our favorite things were the dock to the bay, the sunsets and the screened in porch. The house had several thoughtful touches like extra hand soaps and cooking spices etc. Everyone had room to spread out in our family of four. We rented kayaks which we kept at the dock so we could go out whenever we wanted. We also rented bikes for an easy ride down to the beach or pool. When we were at the house, we could just enjoy the views and solitude there. The owner was responsive to our messages and offered her favorite things to do in the area. We also left a bag on accident and she worked to locate it and help return it to us. She has been a pleasure to work with! Would definitely rent again.
5.0
May 2024
This was our first trip to the Plantation on St. George Island and really enjoyed our stay at Cypress Cove. The sunsets from the dock are spectacular and the fishing is good as well. Cypress Cove is also really convenient to the pool and beach access. Louise and Danial’s are great hosts.
5.0
May 2024
We loved the property and enjoyed our stay
5.0
Apr 2024
Life on St George Island is quiet, peaceful and a lot of fun. Our house was perfectly suited to the our group of 6. Super clean, cozy and surrounded by trees and birds plus a bald eagle. The board walk out to the dock was one of our favorites. Twice a day we checked our crab trap, watched jumping fish and a dolphin. We rented bikes and rode all over on the paved trails. Having two pools ( not heated) was great. Good restaurants on the Island and our favorite was a donut shop with fresh donuts every morning ( get there early). Beaches are beautiful with white sand and emerald green water. Lots of shells. Bring lots of bug spray especially for no see ‘‘em bugs. Worst time for them is March and April. They even got to us in the screened in porch. Wear long sleeves and pants plus bug spray. We loved our house and the Plantation is gorgeous. Plenty to do on and off the island. Apalachacola Is historic and quaint with good shopping. Highly recommend
5.0
Mar 2024
My family and a few visiting friends loved Cypress Cove. It’s cute, clean and perfectly stocked with every amenity you might need. You can tell that this home is well loved and cared for. And we all fell in love with the quiet peacefulness of its surroundings. Communication with the owners was very easy and they were always very prompt in returning any queries we had. We can’t wait to return next year! PS - the sunsets from the dock are spectacular! Not to be missed!
5.0
Oct 2023
House was a perfect layout for my husband and me and another couple. Loved the screened in porch to relax in the evening. Kitchen had everything you would want. Views of the sunsets were amazing. Louise is an excellent host and very responsive. Nice boardwalk to the dock. Just perfect!

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 $573 per night. This rental is $138 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private 2.5 acre bayfront. KAYAK LAUNCH + boat slip. Xmas/NYE week. Spr/Sum 25 . 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 Private 2.5 acre bayfront. KAYAK LAUNCH + boat slip. Xmas/NYE week. Spr/Sum 25 . Enjoy the water!

Is Private 2.5 acre bayfront. KAYAK LAUNCH + boat slip. Xmas/NYE week. Spr/Sum 25 pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Private 2.5 acre bayfront. KAYAK LAUNCH + boat slip. Xmas/NYE week. Spr/Sum 25 ?

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

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