We had a great stay at Pyrate’s Lair! We have stayed at several homes on St.George through the years, and this was the most peaceful! John was a wonderful, communicative host who addressed any concerns quickly. The sunset views over the bay were spectacular! The inside and outside living spaces were very spacious and the home was well-equipped! Great week!

The house was beautiful and just as described. The location was perfect for my family. The location was perfect with lots to do nearby. Would definitely recommend.

Had an amazing visit. The house was perfect, and John was very helpful and welcoming

We had a great time. Perfect location for our family, who like to relax and not be in big crowds. Thanks!

The house is secluded and on the bay. About two blocks to community pool and clubhouse. Bring your bikes. There are great bike paths all over. Comfortable and pretty well equipped. Bunk room is very small.

John stayed engaged the entire stay. Great place to stay. We will definitely return.

We visited Pyrate's Lair for spring break for my HS & college aged daughters and their friends. The house is amazing. Exceptionally clean, plenty of space, 2 sets of screened porches & living rooms on different levels for those wanting space. Elevator was excellent as Dad got to do all the loading/unloading. There is plenty of parking, both covered for multiple cars and big driveway for boat/trailer. There was a cold front that sucked the water out keeping us from tying our boat up to the dock, but we still used it for sunsets (& fishing) every day. There are 3 different ramps within 5-25 minutes depending on what sized boat you have. John is very communicative & helpful with details about the house, dock, neighborhood, and area. We will definitely be back!

Our family was so happy that we were able to get together after being apart for so long through Covid - Once we were all immunized we found Pyrates Lair and had a wonderful time together! Accommodations were great and the views were stunning! We have rented on the island before but this property is our favorite so far! We would highly recommend spending some time here to anyone else looking.

Great views and so much to do and enjoy here. Awesome house.

This was our 2nd stay at Pyrates Lair. We were there 4 years ago in 2017 for the first time and discovered a great house and location. The online listing does not do this house justice. The property is secluded and offers both the peacefulness of the Bay and a short walk to the sandy beaches of the Gulf. The views of the bay are expansive across the entire house, the size of the lot is huge and the neighboring lots are covered in foliage, having not been developed yet. Looking out on the bay - it was very quiet and I felt like we were alone on the island. The docks were a pleasant and successful fishing diversion and we also brought a canoe and boat with us. It's a direct, short walk (.2 mile) down a nature trail to the beach. We visited the pool with grandchildren one day and it is also very close (2 blocks). It wasn't crowded and there is plenty of pool furniture and shade. The house, including a second living area with sleeper sofas (bonus room!) and screened porches on the 2 top levels are generously furnished. We also appreciate having an elevator to get supplies up and down from the 3rd floor kitchen. The beds are all very comfortable and there are a lot of them. We have a big family and we were very comfortable spreading out. I would definitely stay at Pyrates Lair again.

Location on the bay provided beautiful scenery. The screen porches were our favorite part of the house. Disappointed in the size of the room with the 3 bunks and the room with the office bed. To claustrophobic for our kids but we worked it out. Kitchen was adequately stocked…could use a new coffee pot. Not a lot of traffic and the beach was easy to get to and not crowded. It was a fantastic and relaxing week. Hated to see the week end.

Pirates Lair was better than advertised. It’s a beautiful house with amazing netted porches. I started and ended each day looking at beautiful views. One of the things I liked most though was that it’s in a gated community so it feels very private.

Not an issue, John was great too!

We spent a week at this property with multiple family members coming and going throughout the week. While the property was not cleaned when we arrived, the owner was very prompt to answer our requests and questions. I still gave that 5-stars; it's hard to control what other people/companies do when you're not in the same state with them. We loved the size and layout of the property. The porches and views were magnificent. The walk to the beach was a bit of a workout - especially with 4 little ones. But we discovered parking at the clubhouse and going that way - which made things much easier. I would definitely stay here again!

Very good.

We loved the Pirates Lair. Great place. The owner was awesome. The view was magnificent. Good beach access.

We loved the Pyrates lair! John was super helpful from the beginning and the property was just as described. We had a group of 9 guys and the house was large enough for us to fit comfortably. The sunset from the house was incredible. It was deep into the plantation so not super close to town but that also allowed us to have a lot of privacy. The sand gnats are bad in the spring so be sure to bring long sleeves and bug spray. But overall John was great to work with and we would highly recommend this to anyone!

We had a fantastic stay at the Pyrate's lair. While the weather was not cooperative for fishing, we had a great time watching the rain in the 3rd floor screened in patio and spent most of our time out there. The 3 bedrooms with the king beds are fantastic while the 2 other bedrooms are well suited for kids/young adults. The elevator from the ground floor made loading/unloading extremely easy and the 3rd floor kitchen area was well stocked with assortment of kitchenware and seasonings. Definitely a great place to stay.

Great location, great property. Easy booking, hoist was great and easy to work with. Only complaint is house was not fully cleaned prior to our arrival. Cleaning group showed up 3 days into our stay and said there was a mix up to them on the dates we were checking in. We did book last minute, but with the current situation going on in the world-you would think this would be carefully communicated. Besides the cleaning, hoisue was perfect.

Fantastic property on St. George Island in a large private community. The house was fantastic and had all the amenities required for our Thanksgiving trip. Nice private dock which led out to the Bay on the property and with.a short walk you were on the beach. Great location for running or light biking due to the bike path through the community. Highly recommend.

Everything was awesome! The place is so spacious which made my private wedding a success!

Great property in a beautiful neighborhood. We love St George Island, but this was our first time staying in the Plantation neighborhood. Lots of running/biking trails, beautiful pool and plenty of private beach access. The house is awesome and well kept. We especially enjoyed sunsets from the huge decks overlooking the bay. Wish we could have stayed longer!

House was really pleasant. It is just a short walk to the beach. My daughter and niece really loved the Olympic pool in the neighborhood. Dock lifts were inoperable, but that was disclosed at the time of the reservation. We brought our 19' Yamaha SX190, and tied off without any notable issues. I would caution against taking anything larger like a 26' I/O cuddy might not be best suited for the depth at this particular dock. However, if you are in a 15' fishing boat or a jet drive, it should be fine. With regards to the house, it has a great feature for people with kids. There are two living rooms. We brought a roku stick and connected it up to John's TV. The kids were able to watch their stuff, whilst the adults watching “boring” things upstairs. Overall, the house was clean, and in good shape. You will appreciate the elevator to help bring in groceries, baggage, etc. There was plenty of space for three cars and a boat to be parked in the drive. House is very secluded as there are no houses on either of the adjacent lots. One of the best features is that John's house is dog friendly. So it cuts down on about a 400 dollars in doggie daycare that normally gets tacked on to these trips. Overall, I think I wouldn't mind staying here again, and I think my friends would enjoy this place as well.

Beautiful house right on the bay! We loved sitting in the huge screened porches every evening and enjoying the gorgeous sunsets. The porches are the best with lots of sitting areas! During the day we enjoyed kayaking in the bay and hanging at beach and also surf fishing and paddle boarding. Great location and a great time was had by all. Owner was super to communicate with. Highly recommend.

Amazing views of the Sunset over the Bay!

This is a nice and well maintained home. Furnishings are very comfortable. The bayside view and sunsets are amazing. Loved being able to walk out on dock and easily access our rented kayaks. Beach was a short walk away. Excellent rental. Will be back!

We truly enjoyed our stay. The sunsets!! Wow! The walk to the beach isn’t bad. The dock is so nice. We tied our boat and jet ski up to it- no problem w shallow water during our visit. The house is not truly 5 bedrooms ~More like 3 masters and 2 rooms w beds. It worked perfectly for our family. The owner was very accessible and responsive. We will be back!

We had a great trip. The house was perfect. Everyone was comfortable. Caught a lot of fish. The dock was perfect and had no problem with the tides. Can’t wait to go back

Fantastic Views! Easy walk to the beach. Caught a ton of fish off the dock. Thank you for a great vacation!

Very nice house, everything worked, elevator was convenient. Spectacular view of the sound, completely private, lots of room, plenty of parking. John very responsive when contacted; helped us navigate entertainment system and when septic system alarm sounded he contacted his service company immediately.. Just one caveat; Dock is beautiful for sunbathing, sunset viewing etc., but when I was there tides did not allow use by anything deeper draft than a kayak. There is a good public ramp at the base of the bridge. Recommended.

The location of the house is great, in a gated natural environment where houses are not that close to each other as often happens on Florida beaches. The house is extremely private and from windows and porches you only see water and nature-- no other houses. The house is well appointed in terms of furniture, and beds are very comfortable. The outside porches are great! The host, Arnold, was very kind and prompt in responding to our needs. The reason why I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the house is effectively a 3 bedroom house, since the 2 other bedrooms are essentially closets--uncomfortable to sleep in them. There is a second smaller living room with 2 sleeper sofas, but one was not working. I am sure Arnold will fix that. Additionally, house supplies may need some attention: for example, not enough plates for 10 people. This remains a wonderful property, highly recommended, and we may be back at some point!

The house is just as shown in the photos. The view is tranquil and lovely throughout the day. It is a short, easy walk to the Gulf beach, but that porch surrounding the house provides a vista that far surpasses a Gulf view. Birds frequent the area, and a Bald Eagle perched outside for a while. Even on a rainy day - and we had a torrential rain one day - the porches were a lovely way to spend the day outdoors. We hope to stay again, and will bring kayaks and paddleboard to further explore the Sound.