(Please see our longer, more thorough review 12/22 by Jennifer K.) Our second trip was just as enthralling, and we have already booked for next year, which is very rare for us, almost always wanting to try other locations. But this home and guest cottage is beyond compare, nestled in native trees (palmetto, live oaks, tall magnolias) and overlooking the Apalachicola estuary on the East Bay. There is a fabulous long dock with a bench, perfect for sunset watching (rare to see a dud). The homes are unique too, both designed to help enjoy the outdoors. The main one has a terrific kitchen with all that is needed to cook up anything (and we did). The mattresses are excellent, and in addition to showers in each, the main house has a wonderful old long and deep tub looking out over the forest. There are two very large couches in the great room, also with its dining area for 6. Books, photos, paintings (some by the one of the former owners). Not standardized beach condo style. Profoundly peaceful, truly beautiful large property with paths and sitting spots throughout. This cannot be beat if unique location matters.

The property itself is spectacular. Such delightful privacy, beautiful sunsets, intriguing house and cottage. I loved so much about it. It would Benefit from a thorough cleaning. The carpets And sofa were stained, we had to wash the green algae off to the windows in order to see the lovely landscape. Despite that, I fell in love with the place. Thank you for allowed me to stay there two weeks

Lovely natural setting with beautiful views of water and sunsets. Enjoyed walking the property. Loved old Florida style of cottages. Highly recommend.

Overall, very good. Third year we have stayed here. Only issue we had is request by owner to keep AC at 72 or above due to AC potentially freezing up. We did, but AC freezing up may be due to lack of maintenance. Filters in both cabins were horribly dirty / clogged. AC struggles to cool because of the dirty filters.

Amazing property, loved every minute we were there. We will definitely stay at this property again.

Beautiful houses and surroundings. Will book again. If you want to destress this is the place. Close to St George and Apalachicola best place I've ever stayed in 23 years .

We love the way the property has been left with plenty of trees and lots of wildlife

needs serious updates and cleaning ,

This was an amazing place to stay while on our hunting trip. Both, the house and guest house, were very clean, comfortable and just homey feeling. The view from the dock was unbelievable. Feels like you’re miles from everything but are close to East Point and great seafood. Will definitely be back.

The setting of this property is really outstanding. The sunsets are gorgeous, and the property is in a great location. Both of the houses are very cute and comfortable. We would give it an A rating, but both of the houses needed "cleaning'". Deep cleaning! They had hit the high spots, as they say, and we are not cleaning freaks ourselves (and we own a cottage that is on VRBO) but attention or a change of cleaning service would be a smart move. We would definitely go back to this property,

From the photos, i had high hopes for this VRBO, but our stay was FAR better than even my hopes, as my husband and guests all agreed. The forest of pines and Spanish moss festooned Live Oaks, on the Apalachicola wide estuary, are beautiful beyond my capacity to describe. We never missed several leisurely strolls on the trails through these magnificent 8 acres, finding surprises, such as an unexpected turquoise glass float hanging in a tree. But that was not the best even. The best was listening to the calm ripples of the estuary, feeling the breeze, watching the sunset from the end of the wonderful dock’s bench, listening to the Great Horned Owl and Loons long after dark, and so much more of Nature surrounding us. We felt the same passion for the two stunning homes. Each had so much individual character, with evidence of love and prior occupation in a way that makes them special and fully outfitted as well as very, very comfortable, The mattresses were good, if you wonder, and the kitchens superbly outfitted, especially in the main house of course. But they were cozy too, something not always true of rentals. We settled in and rarely left, not wanting to. My husband loved all of the books and art. One can feel here an older Florida worlds apart from rows of condos on most coasts, still so naturally beautiful, so much of a sense of Place, no anonymity. There is easy access to both charming Apalachicola and beach-side St. George’s Island, with their restaurants, beaches, state park, and shops, but for us, we were in Paradise, and dinners from less than 10 minutes away Lynn’s Oyster Bar with its fabulous seafood was just right.

Property and dock was amazing.

This property was perfect for us. My husband fished on the pier and our dogs loved the space to run! We will hopefully be back soon!

This property was amazing!!! more than I expected. My family and had had such a great time. I would not hesitate to vacation here again.

We enjoyed our stay here. Beautiful sunsets. Made great memories fishing each evening from the pier.

Very nice quiet place to stay relax and unwind. House was very well equipped and provided a much needed get away.

Thank you so much… It was the perfect place for our family…outstanding location and perfect setting Thank you again

Second time staying at this property. The cabins are beautiful with a one-of-a-kind view. Reminds me of childhood beach trips. The cabins, however could be cleaner (most of all the cookware in kitchen). A lovely stay overall.

Would stay here again

The property is amazingly filled with live oaks, Spanish moss, and palms. The location is fabulous: we went to St. George Island for beaches and biking, as well as Apalachicola for shopping, beer, and shrimp. We also took short drives to Carrabelle, as well as Port St. Joe just to explore the area. If you love Oysters you will be in the right place for sure. But the true gem of our stay is the property. The term "Old Florida" is accurate- the buildings are from the late 90's but there is a relaxed and lazy slow southern comfort appeal... which also means the furniture is comfortable and you'll have what you need but if you are looking for a high-end feel and modern this is not that. If you are looking for beauty, nature, and a southern country feel you will be enchanted. If you are into sitting on the dock for wine and a perfect sunset at night as well as coffee on the dock, breathing in the fresh air, and watching the pelican flights in the morning , then this is the place for you. Our big "kids' loved staying in the guest house and playing in the water. We gathered for family meals in the main house but relaxed on their screened in porch- no one went without something they truly loved. We look forward to returning soon!

Wonderful place. Very well equipped. Comfortable

This is an amazing property on the water—we saw multiple dolphins from the dock; the house and cottage are both spectacular.

If your looking for a great getaway for adults this is it. We celebrated a family member’s 40th birthday here and it couldn’t have more perfect! The house just screams old Florida with all the beautiful furnishings and art. The views were spectacular. There is a main house with a private king room and en-suite bath with a claw tub (but no stopper, so that was a bummer) and an open sleeping loft over the living room that has a nice stairway to get up. The second house is a short walk away with two queen beds right next to each other, and an open loft, so you better get along with whoever is next to you! We were a party of 8 so two of us took the open loft instead. This loft has a very steep ladder type access, so keep that in mind when booking. I cannot say enough about how charming this whole complex is! Loved it! From the moss hanging from every tree to the spectacular sunset. I would not bring children here as there at too many nice things waiting to be picked up an examined plus no swimming beach just a long very high dock to walk on. Fabulous place!

Highly recommend this property. Everything was as described. Will be back in the next month or so. The only recommendation I have is that the carpets are cleaned. There are clearly some areas for peoples spilt liquids and did not clean up. Wonderful experience.

Property is so nostalgic of Florida wooded palms and water. You feel like you are in a campy clubhouse feel from days gone by. So quiet, relaxing and away from hustle and bustle of everyday. The owners answered when called. The only one thing if its a thing was the driveway is super tight to turn around and maneuver with a large truck. Other than that this property is all 5 stars awesome. We will book again for sure and bring more people. Thanks to the owners for sharing.

My husband and I and another couple recently rented this place and were not disappointed. We've previously rented on SGI and although this property is nothing like you'd find on the island, there is nothing that compares to it. A clean, airy, cottage with a gorgeous guest house and beautiful grounds, this is one property that we will rent again. The houses are well stocked, the screened porches are large and relaxing and the dock is sturdy and well built. The only issue we ran into was the driveway is long and skinny and makes boat trailer parking tricky, but not a deal breaker.

What a wonderful property! The natural setting was reminiscent of the beauty of days gone by.

We really enjoyed this place. It was quiet and great for relaxing and exploring. Lots of interesting locations and wildlife and a few days we just never left.

Our family was visiting Florida for the first time and wanted a house with privacy that was near the Gulf. We found this house which turned out to be a true gem! The property is large, private and beautiful- full of trees, Spanish moss, flowers, and wildlife. Both houses are lovely and spacious inside with everything needed for a comfortable stay including large well furnished screened in porches. The dock was a favorite for us, and we all spent time there relaxing, fishing, and watching the amazing sunsets. St. George Island is nearby with uncrowded white sand beaches and the nearby towns have nice shops and restaurants. We had one maintenance problem, but the property managers addressed it politely and promptly, making sure it did not impact our vacation. Florida is amazing, and we would love to return and would definitely stay at this house again.

Carved out of wilderness. Rich in history. Truly an Old Florida experience. Great for family fun. Can't wait to find an excuse to visit again.

We had a lovely time. The property is secluded but also had easy access to fishing, paddle boarding and the ocean. We did have to contact the property manager to gain access to the cottage but he was very helpful and responded quickly.

This property is great, tucked away perfectly on a large lot it felt secluded and private but close to areas we wanted to get to. It has a great dock on the water and was comfortable with enough modern amenities to strike the balance of relaxing camp with comfort. Great stay and would return.