Dog-friendly home with beach gear, private & community pools, elevator, gym

4.5

Excellent(24 Reviews)

House in Saint George Island, FL

12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths

Reasons to book

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

Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

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About this house rental

Towering Dunes

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Towering Dunes spans four floors and has three living areas for guests to enjoy! This secluded vacation home features a private swimming pool, stunning coastal views, and exclusive community amenities including tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, community pool, nature trails, and access to access to Bob Sikes Cut! Whether splashing in the surf and watching the dolphins play or relaxing by the private pool with a good book and a refreshing beverage, there are lots of options among the dunes at this fabulous vacation home. Explore the Island by paddleboard or bicycle. Check out the trendy arts, culinary and shopping scene in Apalachicola, just 14 miles by car. Towering Dunes puts the best of the Forgotten Coast within easy reach.

The exterior of this property features lush, natural Florida foliage surrounded by palms and pines. At the heart of the outdoor space is a large, sparkling swimming pool that is fenced for additional privacy and offers plentiful lounge-style seating. Other exterior amenities include under-house concrete parking, park-style grill, outdoor shower, and easy access to the community boardwalk to the sugar sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico! The elevator available for guest use offers access to floors 0-2.

As you enter the home, you are greeted by the ground-level lounging area (one of three living areas this spacious home offers). This space offers a large TV (cable), generous seating, a workspace, and doors that open directly to the sparkling private pool. For guests' convenience, there is a half bathroom on this floor. Entering the first floor of this vacation home (accessible by stairs or elevator), you are greeted by a cozy living area that offers comfortable seating including a sleeper sofa (queen), a large TV (cable), and direct access to the covered porch. Entering the second-floor open living/dining/kitchen area, you are greeted by a tastefully decorated living space. It features a large TV, plentiful seating including a sleeper sofa (queen), and access to the large covered porch. The porch offers generous seating, an outdoor dining table, and views of the swaying treetops and out to the Gulf waters. Entering the indoor dining area through the glass doors, there is a table that comfortably seats eight. There is additional seating for four at the breakfast bar which looks into the well-equipped kitchen. The kitchen boasts granite counters, generous storage, and counter space as well as a dishwasher.

Beach gear credit is included with this home - book a stay and get your choice of kayaks, paddleboards, beach chairs, and more!

ST. GEORGE PLANTATION AMENITIES
-Fitness center
-Tennis courts
-Pickleball courts
-Two community pools

THINGS TO KNOW

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Gym or Fitness Center

Map of Saint George Island, FL

Nearby attractions

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center

9.2 mi

St George Lighthouse Association, Inc.

3.7 mi

Salinas Park

40.3 mi

Crooked River Lighthouse

27.5 mi

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Dog-friendly home with beach gear, private & community pools, elevator, gym

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4.5

Excellent(24 Reviews)

House in Saint George Island, FL

12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths

Reasons to book

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

Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Gym or Fitness Center

Map of Saint George Island, FL

Nearby attractions

Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Nature Center

9.2 mi

St George Lighthouse Association, Inc.

3.7 mi

Salinas Park

40.3 mi

Crooked River Lighthouse

27.5 mi

Reviews

4.5

Excellent(24 Reviews)

3.0

Sep 2024

Great proximity and access to beach. Very private. Furniture was old and some was dirty. Linens were barely acceptably. Kitchen was not very well organized and had most stuff, but could do better. Gave the communication with property owner a low score because I was getting weird text messages from different people and it was hard to know if the messages were fraudulent or not. I do not think the owners have a personal hand on what is going on at the house. It’s run by vacasa and there is no oversight and no personal attention from the owner. We were debating on whether or not to bring our dog and I could not find a number to call to ask the questions or change the reservation. This experience was a lesson to me that moving forward, when I rent from Vrbo, I will make sure the property has the owner information and contact.

4.0

Jul 2024

Great alternative close to the beach but not on it. Easiest Plantation access to rest of the Island.

1.0

May 2024

I will start this review by saying I have never left a bad review or complained about a vacation house ever in my life. But, I guess there is a first time for everything! When we arrived at the house it smelled absolutely awful. As it turned out the top floor AC was out. The whole top floor was unusable on the first night. It reeked of wet dog, mildew, mold, and old carpet. The property management company sent someone out the next afternoon to fix the AC so the smell got somewhat bette, but definitely not great. When you’re paying a couple thousand dollars for a few nights, you expect more. The carpet in the house (on the stairs) is super yucky and the couch is probably 20 years old and also gross. On our date of checkout my 8 year old daughter sliced the back of her heel off on a stair that was not properly maintained and had a chip out of it. When I expressed these concerns (and showed pictures) to Vacasa—they gave me the runaround for literally months. I was never able to speak to someone at the local agency! After months of me reaching out to no avail, they sent me an email stating that the local management company said my daughters heel “looked like she had a blister” and they didn’t find a problem with the stair. Mind you, I could have told them exactly where it occurred had they EVER called me. So, basically they called me a liar and we paid full price for a home we couldn’t utilize all of for our stay. I would never a Vacasa property again. They are trash.

5.0

May 2024

We loved the home and the pool. AC was cold and the house had lots of room for our family to spread out (7adults + 5kids). The french door on the top floor was a little tough to close and because of that did not latch one night. Caused lots of little flying insects to come in and explore the top room. So just be sure to check that you slam that door if you go in/out of the top deck. Also, the couch bed on the main floor (with kitchen) was broken. A kid was able to still use it, but don't count on it for an adult. I think it would crash to the floor if an adult tried to use it. Couch was still great, so totally fine to sit on, just don't count it as a bed for an adult to use if you are pre-planning and allocating beds. All in all we were very happy with this property. It is priced on par with the homes value. Yes it is a bit older, but you can tell the home owner takes great care of it. And the pool was a hit with our kids. We loved it and are very thankful they allowed us to share their home for a weekend. It will be a Mothers day weekend memory we cherish for a long time. Elevator also came in CLUTCH. Big coolers stuffed with food and drinks are heavy to carry up multiple stairs and the elevator saved us. We also loved the mini-fridge on the second floor for drinks at night for those staying on that floor.

5.0

Jul 2023

It provided independence/privacy for the various people at the house.

2.0

Jul 2023

We’ve stayed in this property whilst under a different management company, the Towering Dunes has become incredibly outdated. It looked as though no one had been in the property for some time and it hadn’t been prepared for guests. Ups on arrival, our key code didn’t work. Beds were without linens, damp rid bags were full and bulging and we were greeted with a cockroach in the master bedroom. Heated pool?! Forget about it, the pool heater on this property hasn’t been functional in years, however, they advertise a ‘heated pool’ amenity. Living room furniture is outdated and broken down, mattresses are in dire need of replacement. Getting ‘local’ assistance was impossible, everything is dispatched to the ‘local team’. Would not recommend this property in current condition, with current management.

4.0

Apr 2023

Our family of 8 adults and 4 children (ages 11 to 4) gathered here for a long weekend. The house was large enough to accommodate all of us pretty comfortably. I recommend it for large families. The pool was great for the children. The beach is a 2-block walk.

4.0

Oct 2022

We enjoyed our stay at Towering Dunes. The house is well laid out for multiple guests and is in easy walking distance from the beach and the pickleball courts. It is also near the Plantation gate, making it easy to get to the center of SGI. The house needs a few repairs, although nothing we couldn`t work around. The main level exterior doors are difficult to open and close, and the exterior windows desperately need cleaning. We valued the gear (bikes, umbrella, and beach chairs) available through the VayKGear program. We would stay here again if we need a house this large. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

5.0

Oct 2022

Really nice place to take my family for a much needed break. Very spacious, clean, and well stocked. The pool was great for the kids. The privacy that the home provides was wonderful, and just a stones throw to the beautiful beach. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

2.5

Sep 2022

We stayed at Towering Dunes and truly relaxed. The house was well appointed in the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and outside decks. The kitchen especially has absolutely everything you would ever need and made cooking a pleasure. Our kids loved the pool and stayed in it most of the day and night. The house is placed such that it feels very private yet you are only a short walk to the beach. A spacious floor plan let us feel together yet we could find a quiet spot when we needed it. The elevator was a nice treat and made bringing our bags in a lot easier. Definitely bring or rent bikes! There are so many great trails to explore in the Plantation! Sykes Cut for sunsets! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

2.5

Sep 2022

It was easy to get info about this location and they kept me up to date as the time approached. We really had a great time! This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

5.0

Sep 2022

We have been using Resort Vacation Properties and its predecessor company for more than 30 years. This stay there were a few problems - a failed ac compressor and supply chain delay in finding a replacement - but all was made good as promised. In the past Resort has assisted in finding new properties when late wind damage or sales of our preferred property occurred after booking. And always effectively. We will continue to use them and enjoy our stays. This review was submitted while the home was managed by a different property management company.

5.0

Mar 2022

The house is beautiful and the locations was superb. I would go back

2.5

Sep 2020

Great location! There were a couple of problems though. 2 of the pool chairs were broken & several of the venetian blinds were all tore up. The ones in the queen size room could not even be close. The walk to the beach was a difficult walk for my husband who is disabled.

2.5

Jul 2020

Location is great! House very suitable for our family! Home is very well taken care of! Only problem we could see was the mosquitoes in the area...Area & surrounding area needs sprayed!!!

2.5

Jul 2019

We absolutely enjoyed our stay. House was nicer than photos showed! The walk to the beach was easy! Would stay here again! Thanks for letting us stay!

1.5

Jul 2017

The pool was cloudy and dirty, and no one came to clean and treat the pool, the grounds had trash around the pool and house . The windows in the kitchen/dinning room are broke and about to fall out. There were no extra blankets for the beds and sofas. The TV in the Master suite would only get a couple of channels. The layout of the house is great for a large family. I will not stay in the Plantation again. I will stay on the island.

2.5

Dec 2016

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving gathering at Towering Dunes! It is perfect for multiple families, with activities and spaces available for all ages. The walk to the beach was very short and convenient. The beach was absolutely perfect. There were a few minor problems, such as broken concrete around the pool, I noticed, but nothing that adversely affected our enjoyment of the home!

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 $528 per night. This rental is $388 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Dog-friendly home with beach gear, private & community pools, elevator, gym. 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 Dog-friendly home with beach gear, private & community pools, elevator, gym. Enjoy the water!

Is Dog-friendly home with beach gear, private & community pools, elevator, gym 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 Dog-friendly home with beach gear, private & community pools, elevator, gym?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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Dog-friendly home with beach gear, private & community pools, elevator, gym

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Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Dog-friendly home with beach gear, private & community pools, elevator, gym pet friendly?

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