The Sandy Bucket - Panoramic Ocean Views, Beachside, Lg Deck, Pets, Screen Porch
House in Saint George Island, FL
10 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsPets allowed, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this house rental
"The Sandy Bucket" is a perfect oasis for your family or for two families. The Sandy Bucket in our house refers not only to the sand toy but also to our sandy "bottoms"! Our kiddos call their bottom their "bucket" so the name has a double meaning to us! We are pet-friendly, less than 100 yds to the beach with private beach access path, panoramic ocean views, and no road to cross when walking to the beach. Our home has been completely renovated. Brand new kitchen appliances, countertops, large single basin 10" deep stainless steel sink with tall pull out faucet, new washer/dryer, all new bathrooms (tile, vanities, tubs, toilets, etc), new luxury vinyl tile flooring throughout the house, new paint & furniture (new mattresses, couch, chairs, etc). Also, a brand new HVAC system and tankless hot water heater so you will never run out of hot water!! A new 19 foot deep deck completes the renovations. The house is 1.5 miles to the State Park entrance and 2.5 miles to the lighthouse, grocery store, and restaurants so it's in the perfect location to bike or run in either direction on the bike path that runs along the entire island! The lots on the East End are each 1 acre so there is more privacy and the beaches are quieter, which we love!
There are 3 bedrooms. The Master Bedroom has its own private bath, smart Tv, ceiling fan and french doors onto the deck. The second king bedroom has a smart TV and french doors onto the deck as well. The bunk room has one twin over twin bunk bed and one twin over full bed. A Roll-away cot is also in closet so the bunk room can sleep 6 kids. The dining table seats up to 8 people with the table leaf. There are three bar-stools at the kitchen counter for additional seating. The living room has a very large comfy sectional along with two cushioned chairs. Large flat screen Smart TV, books and games. No regular cable at the house; you’ll have to log into your own Netflix, YouTube TV, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc to watch TV and movies.
There is an hot and cold water outdoor shower under the house with both a shower head and hose to wash toys and dogs off. Parking for several cars under the house as well. Free wifi. We have one security camera on the driveway and stairs for security reasons. When you arrive, you will be supplied with a starter kit (soap, toilet paper, etc).
There are 3 bedrooms. The Master Bedroom has its own private bath, smart Tv, ceiling fan and french doors onto the deck. The second king bedroom has a smart TV and french doors onto the deck as well. The bunk room has one twin over twin bunk bed and one twin over full bed. A Roll-away cot is also in closet so the bunk room can sleep 6 kids. The dining table seats up to 8 people with the table leaf. There are three bar-stools at the kitchen counter for additional seating. The living room has a very large comfy sectional along with two cushioned chairs. Large flat screen Smart TV, books and games. No regular cable at the house; you’ll have to log into your own Netflix, YouTube TV, Hulu, Amazon Prime, etc to watch TV and movies.
There is an hot and cold water outdoor shower under the house with both a shower head and hose to wash toys and dogs off. Parking for several cars under the house as well. Free wifi. We have one security camera on the driveway and stairs for security reasons. When you arrive, you will be supplied with a starter kit (soap, toilet paper, etc).
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Saint George Island, FL
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Ratings and reviews
4.0 / 5.0
Location was good. Although it wasn’t beachfront but nice views from the porch, no street to cross and a good walking path to the beach. You could tell the owners have remodeled and put some cute decor in it. However, we did have a few roaches, the dishes were dirty and there was a water leak
under French doors on second bedroom.
4.0 / 5.0
First beach trip with our baby. The house was great, and the bunk room worked out perfectly.
4.0 / 5.0
This was our first time at SGI and we couldn’t have felt happier about the location of this house. We have 6 young kids so having a quick path to the beach was very important to us. The path was short and easy and beach so close! The deck of the house was my absolute favorite. We could watch the ocean right in front of us. The house itself could use some updates, but felt mostly clean and comfortable. A few “complaints”: The toilets didn’t flush well. There wasn’t any cabinet space for food storage. They had a shelf but it didn’t provide a ton of space. Also, most rentals we stay in have a few leftover kitchen items like seasonings, etc. There was nothing. Not a huge deal - but do keep this in mind when packing/shopping. Overall we would stay in this house again for the location alone, but do think some updates could improve the place.
5.0 / 5.0
AC worked great, beds were very comfortable, close walk to beach, quiet area, kitchen equipment looked and worked well, screened porch is a bonus, and tables and chairs on deck were very comfortable.
4.0 / 5.0
Never been to SGI before. The area is perfect for getting away. The beach is absolutely gorgeous. Sugar fine sand, not a lot of people, relatively flat and dog friendly. House location is on the eastern side of the island. The house is a bit older construction, yet charming. Large master bedrooms with really comfy beds. Didn’t use the bunk beds. Huge porch, great for tanning, hanging out or watching the stars at night - there’s very little light pollution. The house has all that you would need for a beach house. Be sure to bring your beach gear, though. After walking on the beach in the mornings, we enjoyed spending our days under the covered porch making sure the waves kept rolling in or tanning on the deck. The beach is less than 100 yards from the house. House came with starter toiletries and kitchen supplies. Had to purchase liquid laundry detergent, as I didn’t know pods were hard on the septic tank. Plenty of dishes, cups, utensils and cookware. We bought our grouper and snapper at Island View. The drive to Piggly Wiggly in Apalachicola is worth the drive to get food supplies - plus seems like an interesting place to explore. There is a Piggly Wiggly Express as you cross the bridge in SGI, which has a surprising array of a lot of stuff. Stopped at Dollar General and Family Dollar for quick supplies - mainland. Definitely a slower pace than Gulf Shores, PCB or Destin. Sugar Kingdom, SGI Trading and Beach Planet were worth the stop to get souvenirs. Would come back.
5.0 / 5.0
Clean, cozy beach house. Enjoyed oyr stay.
2.0 / 5.0
The place is a great location to the beach and easy to find on the island… close to everything! Small place with lots of room… 3 bedrooms, and plenty of beds for many! We just had a bad experience upon arrival but the owner was prompt to communicate and actively daily to help with what she could… I had never experienced this in all my vacation rentals… but we live and learned … we will always look to see NO Pets allowed next time considering a rental… but April was easy to communicate with and helpful… as I know the arrival of the place wasn’t her fault… as she only oversees managing the property and didn’t cause the problem! We did enjoy our time at the beach with wonderful family fellowship and even traveled Indian Pass Raw Bar , a short trip of 38 minutes away from the island for some amazing seafood, my husband fished, and we ate our share of ice cream!
5.0 / 5.0
Great trip overall, perfect location.
5.0 / 5.0
For the price per night this is a great property. The house is roomy and perfect for two couples or one family. Short walk and you are on the beach. The owners are really nice, too and their communication from booking to check out is really helpful. Happy Beaching(:
5.0 / 5.0
Our 3rd stay in the property. Great location on SGI, beautiful beach with easy access. Superb property in all respects.
5.0 / 5.0
We highly recommend The Sandy Bucket. It's updated, comfortable, clean, well stocked and located in a less crowded area for the beach. We enjoyed our stay!
5.0 / 5.0
We really enjoyed our stay at Sandy Bucket! Communication with property owners was great! It was a perfect distance to the beach, easy walk. We loved the outdoor shower as it was the best! We all had enough space. The open floor plan was nice for our large group.
5.0 / 5.0
Well maintained property that is kept up. The only thing this house is missing is a pool but it does have easy beach access. We enjoyed our stay and will be back.
5.0 / 5.0
My daughter and I had a wonderful week. It was so peaceful and we hope to go back in the future. The house was in a great location
3.0 / 5.0
Great location and easy walk to the beach. House had the minimum for what you need to stay and nothing extra, it would have been nice to have some beach supplies for this beach house since it’s a pain to have to travel with beach chairs, toys, umbrellas, etc.
Bathrooms need a little TLC, showers don’t drain well and shower heads aren’t great. Kitchen is really small, but had a great large sink.
Beds were comfortable and the kids loved the bunk room. Porch and view were very nice!
5.0 / 5.0
Clean and well stocked kitchen. Nice short walk to beach.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was perfect for my husband, me, and our little dog. It was an easy walk to the beach. Neighbors were quiet. We love the East End of the Island. Loved the screened porch and the big open wood deck. We will rent this one again.
5.0 / 5.0
This beach cottage was amazing!! You are much closer to the water than the pictures indicate. The beach was nearly empty and was so close we walked it at least once a day. There are restaurants on the island and cute shops. And only a few minutes from Appalachicola. Would definitely go again!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location and good weather. House fit all our needs and then some. Walk to the beach was fairly short. Had no real issues to worry about. Would gladly rent again if available.
5.0 / 5.0
We spent 3 weeks at the Sandy Bucket to get away from the Michigan winter. It was perfect. In the quieter part of the island, which is relative given it’s a quiet island to begin with. Even though it’s not on the beach, we had a beautiful view of the ocean and could hear the waves from the house. And only about a 100 steps to the beach via a private path. The house was tastefully decorated, well equipped and comfortable. The owner April was very responsive and helpful. We loved our stay!
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great time with our dog at the beach house. Everything was clean and loved the deck looking at over the ocean!
5.0 / 5.0
Great location! Remodeled bathrooms. Full hot/cold outdoor inclosed shower. Perfect for our family beach get-a-ways.
5.0 / 5.0
This place was in a great location just a short walk to the beach The house was clean and beds was very comfortable
5.0 / 5.0
Our family had an amazing time while staying at The Sandy Bucket. The listing and photos were accurate and communication with the owner was easy. The location of The Sandy Bucket on the island was perfect for us and the walk to the beach was short enough that no kids complained! I would not hesitate staying at The Sandy Bucket again or recommending this property to others...although I may want to keep it a secret ;) Thank you so much, Donner Family!
5.0 / 5.0
Great beach week!
This home was perfect for our family. The property has a path to the beach, which was a 3 minute walk. The kitchen has everything needed to prepare meals. Bed and bath layout is great for a family or even two family trip. There are several eating spaces indoors, on the deck or screened porch. Outdoor shower was nice for rinsing off after beach days. I’d definitely considering renting this home again.
5.0 / 5.0
Our family’s stay at The Sandy Bucket
Our overall experience was fantastic! The house was exactly as it was listed- I had communicated a couple of times with the owner & she was quick to respond. Definitely would recommend for folks looking to stay at St George in the future!
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent views, very relaxing town,
The property was comfortable, in a convenient location, had beautiful views. The beach is gorgeous. Definitely worth the trip
5.0 / 5.0
Felt like home!
We had an amazing stay! Layout of the house was perfect for our family. We enjoyed the screened in porch and having the kids shower in the outdoor shower after the beach. Beach access was so convenient! We would definitely recommend this vacation rental!
5.0 / 5.0
Family holiday
Loved the location! Perfect views from the porch and from the home. Met every need for our Christmas gathering.
5.0 / 5.0
Great stay
We really enjoyed everything!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful deck, comfy home
We were there for a short stay, but couldn’t have been more pleased. The home was well-appointed & steps to the beach. The view from the deck was lovely from sunrise to sunset. We were charmed by St. George Island’s natural beauty and the friendly local businesses.
5.0 / 5.0
The property was great. Red tide not so much
Great house and location. Beautiful views
5.0 / 5.0
Fall Family Vacay with the In-laws
Check-in was simple. I never contacted the owner for anything. Location to the beach was wonderful. Sunrise and sunsets on the deck were beautiful. Beds were comfy. Bathrooms were remodeled and clean. Water pressure was awesome. Kitchen had everything we needed.
If I could change anything I would :
1. Have privacy curtains for the french doors in each bed room.
2. Have TVs in all of the bedrooms so people can space out and chill at the end of an amazing day at the beach.
3. Have a cover option for the sky light in the master bedroom. We knew going in it was there...but the full moon was so bright it was like someone was putting a spot light thru the window.
I would stay here again. I'd just bring a sleeping eye mask, and hope they install privacy curtains.
5.0 / 5.0
Great space, as advertised!
This was a great house, hard to beat! I’ll be happy to stay there again!
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean and tidy
Loved this house, great outdoor shower, easy beach access without tons of neighbors close by, updated interior- will def rent again!
4.0 / 5.0
Great house very close to beach and terrific screened in porch and deck.
We loved the deck, screened-in porch, outdoor shower, very comfortable chairs on deck and porch and ample comfortable seating in living area. Had a bit of A/C problems due to lightning storm but the owners were on top of it and got it resolved in record time. Will stay here again!!
5.0 / 5.0
Great property! Perfect for what we needed!
Really love this place it was super clean and the owner was super responsive
5.0 / 5.0
Outdoor Living
We had a great stay close to beach and plenty of space away from neighbors the outdoor deck and porch was great and the outdoor shower was a plus
4.0 / 5.0
Good
Great place to stay my only issue was the outdoor lighting. I had a little dog and motion lights only worked when you walked by the ones that worked.
5.0 / 5.0
Kick Off to Summer Family Trip
Our family of 5 had the opportunity to take much needed trip to kick off our summer. This property was the perfect size and location for us! It was close to town center and the beach. It was well stocked and even accommodated our small dog! Manager was very informative and responded quickly to our questions. Would definitely return!
Two suggestions, not complaints...One, I would add a TV to the Master Bedroom that has the bathroom and Two, I would install a small ceiling fan in the bunk room or provide a large floor fan for that room.
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 £293 per night. This rental is £26 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Sandy Bucket - Panoramic Ocean Views, Beachside, Lg Deck, Pets, Screen Porch. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Sandy Bucket - Panoramic Ocean Views, Beachside, Lg Deck, Pets, Screen Porch 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 The Sandy Bucket - Panoramic Ocean Views, Beachside, Lg Deck, Pets, Screen Porch?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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