Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly!
House in Saint George Island, FL
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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
Charming coastal cottage that offers a short walk to the beach and bay. Located on a secluded corner lot that offers a large outdoor living space and lots of privacy.
Our new kitchen offers stylish granite countertops, white cabinets, and new appliances.
The kitchen, living room, and sunroom are all open to each other and offer views of the two decks and the lush vegetation.
Two bedrooms and one bath. Perfect for a small family! Our laundry room includes a washer and dryer and has a separate entrance.
You will have an outdoor shower, plenty of deck space, and shady spaces for your faces!
This is a single story house that offers a handicapped ramp.
We love your 4-legged children and small pets are welcome.
This is the best bargain on the island!
In the event that you need to cancel, we provide a full refund 60 days or more prior to arrival. Within 60 days there is no refund.
*We strongly recommend the purchase of trip insurance with trip interruption rider when booking this reservation.
There are three exterior security cameras on the property. If the cameras are removed or tampered with during the renters stay, a $500 fee will be assessed. All cameras are disabled upon arrival of guests.
Note: We cannot guarantee that an advertised amenity will be available for your use at the time of your arrival. Every effort is made to restore service.
Our new kitchen offers stylish granite countertops, white cabinets, and new appliances.
The kitchen, living room, and sunroom are all open to each other and offer views of the two decks and the lush vegetation.
Two bedrooms and one bath. Perfect for a small family! Our laundry room includes a washer and dryer and has a separate entrance.
You will have an outdoor shower, plenty of deck space, and shady spaces for your faces!
This is a single story house that offers a handicapped ramp.
We love your 4-legged children and small pets are welcome.
This is the best bargain on the island!
In the event that you need to cancel, we provide a full refund 60 days or more prior to arrival. Within 60 days there is no refund.
*We strongly recommend the purchase of trip insurance with trip interruption rider when booking this reservation.
There are three exterior security cameras on the property. If the cameras are removed or tampered with during the renters stay, a $500 fee will be assessed. All cameras are disabled upon arrival of guests.
Note: We cannot guarantee that an advertised amenity will be available for your use at the time of your arrival. Every effort is made to restore service.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Map of Saint George Island, FL
$$$$
Reviews
5.0
My husband and I came down to celebrate his birthday. The owner is always easy to work with and papa shack has everything you need. Cozy and the beds are so comfortable. Allowed our dog to come and its very private. Close to beach and bay. 2nd time to rent papa shack And we will be back.
5.0
It was great to be so close to the beach and still have so much privacy! Loved the outdoor shower! It was perfect for the 2 of us and our pup, but personally I would have been uncomfortable if we were traveling with anyone else as we needed the spare bedroom to store our stuff, that and only 1 bathroom
5.0
First time stay and loved it! I have vacationed at the island for 12 years. This year, I needed something all on one level for my senior dog. Papa Shack was perfect! Cozy, comfortable and I loved the naturally enclosed yard. It was like my own private oasis. Nicely equipped and furnished.
Will be back!!
5.0
Older but well maintained. It was just what we wanted and needed. We enjoyed our week. Owner was willing to work with us on the price due to the hurricane.
5.0
After 21 years of visiting the entire Gulf Coast, Papa Shack on SGI is now a new favorite. Clean, convenient, tastefully decorated, comfortable… The walk to the beach took less than 3 minutes with a loaded beach wagon (provided), and the surprisingly large, private yard gave the property a cozy, old-Florida feel in the evenings that made the cottage itself as much a part of the vacation as the ocean (yard lights a nice touch). Restaurants just a short drive down the road. Check-in was convenient, and Dawn was a great host. We will be back for sure!
5.0
We came to St. George island in June to meet with some friends and clients. We flew into Destin airport via allegiant airline. It was a drive, but worth it. The island and beach are beautiful and the house is a very short walk to beach. The state park has a beautiful beach and is a short drive. The house is fairly private, with trees and shrubbery planted around it. There is an outdoor washing station for hosing sand off. I found the house to be sufficient for our needs. It was clean and had the basics. There were some beach items in the laundry room, we only used the chairs and buckets. We couldn’t find any beach towels in the house. We purchased food at the small grocery store, for cooking and grilling back at the residence. Unfortunately the outdoor grill was out of propane and we found the kitchen to not have any staples like ketchup, mustard or baggies. It did have kitchen utensils and a few spices.
There was some kind of vrbo glitch that stated the house was not available, after I had reserved it. The host responded immediately after I inquired with her. Check in was easy and the code worked seamlessly. Thank you for our stay.
5.0
Took a short beach break with my two teen daughters.
Right when we pulled into the driveway we knew it was going to be a perfect, its like having your own section of the island away from all the noise, neighbors are close but you can’t see them through the growth.
Inside is remodeled and well decorated, provisioned. Kitchen is modern, sitting room is peaceful and bedrooms are perfect, my daughters picked the queen size room just for the cute furnishings even though I offered them the larger king room.
AC in each room is fantastic.
Very short direct walk to the beach, great spot away from the crowds.
Would highly recommend to couples or small families looking to get away from the crowds.
5.0
What a cute little cottage in a nice, quiet neighborhood! The location was good, just a couple blocks (5 minutes walk) to the bay for sunsets or kayaking and same quick walk to the beach public access boardwalk. The cottage feels private, surrounded by trees and has a cute yard with trees. The home itself has two small bedrooms and one small bathroom. I think it’s suited best for one couple’s getaway or two friends staying together. Otherwise it may be tight quarters with the one tiny bathroom. It’s an older house, but the kitchen and floors are updated. The kitchen was a bit dirty on our arrival, so I cleaned surfaces and swept up myself. Overall, we loved the place and did not want to leave! We’d love to stay again.
5.0
The place was clean and neat, and it had all that was needed for a comfortable stay.
A small suggested improvement, would be to install screens on the East & West window on the sun-porch so that evening breezes could be enjoyed without bugs intruding...
5.0
The property was very clean ! We will certainly be back. Very convenient to beach and restaurants.
Had a great time.
5.0
The house was clean. Beds were very comfortable. Nice location which also provided privacy. It was our first time to St. George Island. Being such a dog friendly Island was very fun! Only place I know where dogs were allowed on the beach and all were well behaved. The beaches were beautiful. My dog Ginger loved her first beach experience. Larry, Ginger, and I are going back in June. Yea! The property manager was extra nice and accommodating. Thank you!
5.0
I cannot say enough about this property. It is a perfect hideaway near the beach. Lots of privacy! The beds were comfortable. Very clean. The fire pit was a really nice festure and used every night as it was cool in the evenings. The beach is a close walk but we did rent a golf cart and it was fun. The house gives you the old beach bungalow vibe with modern amenities. Did not want to leave! Highly recommend this property!!
5.0
This is my daughter and I second year vacation at St. George Island. The papa shack was super cute and the exact size we needed for my daughter and I and our two little dogs. We had tons of privacy to make it feel like our own and it was just a quick walk to the beach. It was a ways down from the main portion of the island so if you wanted to go there, you needed to drive, but it wasn’t far at all. All the people on St. George are so friendly. The check-in process was seamless and the checkout process was super easy. I wish the weather was more cooperative, but a cold front was coming in, but definitely cannot control that. If it was warmer, we would’ve taken advantage of the outside a little more because it is so Covered I think we could’ve truly enjoyed the little lights outside more. Super cute would like to stay again.
5.0
We really enjoyed staying on St. George again. Great house and location for a good rate. So happy our doggies were welcome! Thank you!
5.0
We had a great stay here during our visit to SGI. The house is private, tucked away in the trees and a very short walk to the beach. It’s a great place to just relax and rest in peace and quiet. We went for walks on the beach and also visited nearby Apalachicola, which offers downtown shopping and restaurants. The Piggly Wiggly on the island has basic necessities and a great meat counter for steaks and some seafood. We had a great time and would love to come back!
5.0
Had a great stay at the Papa Shack. Loved the privacy, 5 minutes from just about everything.
We will be back.👍😎
5.0
We had a blast. Relaxing stay. READ THE INSTRUCTIONS ON GETTING THERE. A quick jog right and then left opens up the driveway on Pine st. You are moments from the beach and its a straight shot. Wagon in the washroom is a nice touch. To hot to enjoy the fire pit for us, the private feel the location is nice. House was clean. It was two of us and a doggy. No issues, plenty of space, and really enjoyed the boardgames. Nice touch. Bed is comfy and clean. I like having a king...so that was good. A/C's worked good. Paddy's great food and fun, BJ's chicken bacon pizza AMAZING. Take a short ride to Apalachicola its a few minutes away and a fun day of shopping, eating, looking at historical buildings. We will be back.
5.0
We really enjoyed staying at Papa Shack for our vacation. It’s so cute! It was just a short walk to the beach, and near where the rest of our family was staying. We loved the privacy of the yard. The check in and out process was easy. We had everything we needed. Our only suggestion would be for the cleaning crew to be a little more thorough. We would love to stay here again.
5.0
Great place nestled in some beautiful coastal scrub, very private and quiet. Short walk to beach. We rented a golf cart which was fun and a great way to check out the environs. Very clean and all the amenities were there. Loved the place and was a perfect place for our four.
5.0
Perfect for a couples get away.
5.0
We celebrated my husbands birthday with our two small children. This was the perfect location and size for what we needed. The master bed is especially comfortable! Cute place to stay.
5.0
We were so happy with how close we were to the beach . We also appreciated the beach wagon which made going to and from the beach much easier . Loved the decor , comfortable beds and the best air conditioning units in each room!!
5.0
This property was fantastic. Just secluded enough also very close to the beach and downtown. Perfect size for a small family. The host was great to work with.
5.0
First time VRBO user. Wonderful experience. Will use VRBO and would rent this cottage again. We were there for our 30th anniversary and it fit the bill perfectly. Within easy distance of the beach, birding and wonderful food.
5.0
This is the cutest bungalow, well done, well supplied, very clean, perfect location, very private and pretty property inside and outside. The owner was VERY easy to work and communicative. We had a great time on SGI and this property was perfect. We highly recommend staying here for a small family or even a couple ❤️
5.0
We love the Gulf but didn't want to be over run with tourist. So we booked this and we were very happy and had no complaints. Nice shops just back off the island in Apalachicola.Dog friendly almost everywhere.(but we didn't know)
5.0
We loved our stay at Papa Shack! The location was perfect - secluded, but close enough to the beach for quick access. The interior had everything we needed for two of us and our small beagle/boxer mix. The kitchen was well appointed with utensils and plates and cups. The couch is so comfy and perfect for afternoon naps. We will be back!
2.0
This property was not clean even though you paying a cleaning fee. The bed sheets had not been changed. My daughter washed her sheets because she seen hair on the sheets. The dishwasher you could not use because the dishwasher door could not open completely because the refrigerator was to big and sticking out so far it blocked it from opening completely.
5.0
Perfect
5.0
We had a great stay and will be back!
5.0
All good
5.0
Private oasis. Perfect for two adults and two dogs in December. Clean, white, uncluttered, in good repair with everything we needed. We appreciated empty kitchen cabinets and plenty of closet and dresser space. Loved being surrounded by green and sheltered from the wind. It's located a block off the main road, so only slow local traffic and very little foot traffic. You can hear the surf from the yard. Easy to walk or drive to one of the many beach access points. On really windy days we walked the sheltered bay side at low tide. Quick drive to Piggly Wiggly which is small but had everything we needed. The living room has been updated with a driftwood end table for the sofa and black out curtains for a bedroom window. The mini split hvac system kept us comfortable and ran quietly. Ground level was great for our dogs and our knees. Being off season we saw very few people on the beaches. Very enjoyable. Temps, for our stay, were 60s to low 70s. Loved the cabin and location for a quiet relaxing stay. Thank you for allowing dogs!
5.0
My husband and I enjoyed our stay at this sweet little spot with our pups.
Sometimes it made us feel like we were in a different world when we cut the lights on outside by the fire pit.
We hope to stay here again in the future.
5.0
Just checked out this morning after spending a week at this property with my boyfriend and our dog, Maverick. It was perfect. Big yard with outdoor seating under cute twinkle lights. The outdoor area in general is super nice with a grill on the deck and an outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach. The house itself was the perfect size for the 3 of us. Nice kitchen that looks to be recently remodeled and the whole place was very clean. The proximity to the beach was amazing. It’s probably a 5 minute walk (at the most). It became my favorite part of the day when we got to walk down to the beach with our dog. Quiet, relaxing week at SGI. We will definitely be back!
5.0
We had a wonderful mini vacation and this was the perfect spot and time of year!
5.0
This property was tucked away with a nice yard secluded with bushes all around. Two blocks from the Gulf of Mexico and another two blocks the other way to the bay. The owner was very responsive and detail-oriented in her communications. The king size bed was comfortable, the kitchen had enough plates utensils pots and pans for several meals we cooked. Beautiful sunroom to sit out and read in the morning. Individual air conditioning units in each of the rooms allowed us to customize the temperature. We loved this place and will be back.
5.0
The cottage was perfect for our long weekend! Walking distance to the beach. St. George Island is a hidden gem and we will be back
5.0
It was our first time to SGI. We loved it. House was real nice and comfortable. It was great to be able to include our dogs. Short walk to beach. Lots of privacy as well. We utilized the kitchen most of the time. If planning to do that make sure you bring groceries with you as the island does not offer much.
5.0
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Papa Shack! The house was just as described in the listing. It was very clean and comfortable and in a great location. Extremely easy access to the beach. We rented a golf cart so it took no time to get to the public beach access but I imagine the walk isn’t too bad either. The area was nice, quiet, and relaxing. We loved that there were beach accessories and toys for us to use as well. I definitely recommend Papa Shack to anyone traveling to SGI.
5.0
Beautiful property
Very peaceful, beautiful area. House was very clean and updated. We had a wonderful time
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 $389 per night. This rental is $93 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly!. 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 Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly! 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 Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
Explore similar vacation rentals in Saint George Island
Explore all rentals in Saint George IslandSaint George Island travel inspiration
Read our blogGuides
Best Dining in Myrtle Beach: A Food Lover’s Dream
Guides
Best East Coast Beaches and Getaway Locations You Can’t Miss
Budget Travel
7 Most Affordable Snowbird Destinations for 2025
Guides
Top Activities to Try in Panama City Beach, Florida
Guides
Top Things to Do in Gulf Shores, Alabama: Adventure and Fun Await
Local Culture
Exploring Miami’s Wynwood District: Street Art, Food, and More
Guides
Fun Things to Do in Ocean City, Maryland
Local Culture
A Foodie’s Guide to the Best Dining in Orlando, Florida
Keep exploring
- Kauai Villas
- Orlando Villas
- Kiawah Island Villas
- Miami Beach Villas
- Kissimmee Villas
- North Naples Villas
- Florida Keys Villas
- Phoenix Villas
- Los Angeles Villas
- St Petersburg Villas
- Palm Desert Villas
- Miami Villas
- Las Vegas Villas
- Venice Villas
- Key West Villas
- Palm Springs Villas
- Lake Tahoe Villas
- Hollywood Hills Villas
- Seabrook Island Villas
- South Lake Tahoe Villas
- Pocono Mountains Villas
- Scottsdale Villas
- Myrtle Beach Villas
- Hilton Head Island Villas
- Marco Island Villas
- North Miami Villas
- Sanibel Island Villas
- West Palm Beach Villas
- Fort Myers Beach Villas
- Haines City Villas
- North Las Vegas Villas
- Destin Villas
- Lake Tahoe Cabins
- Ruidoso Cabins
- Blue Ridge Cabins
- Estes Park Cabins
- Lake George Cabins
- Eureka Springs Cabins
- Branson Cabins
- Lake of the Ozarks Cabins
- Lake Arrowhead Cabins
- Lake Texoma Cabins
- Canyon Lake Cabins
- Sevierville Cabins
- Flagstaff Cabins
- Colorado Springs Cabins
- Hot Springs Cabins
- Bass Lake Cabins
- Buffalo River Cabins
- Possum Kingdom Lake Cabins
- Chattanooga Cabins
- Nashville Cabins
- Wears Valley Cabins
- Cloudcroft Cabins
- Deep Creek Lake Cabins
- Mammoth Lakes Cabins
- Anna Maria Islands Rentals
- Outer Banks Vacation Rentals
- Rosemary Beach Rentals
- Holden Beach Rentals
- Hilton Head Vacation Rentals
- Topsail Beach Rentals
- Kiawah Island Rentals
- Panama City Beach Rentals
- Ocean Isle Beach Rentals
- Folly Beach Rentals
- Dauphin Island Rentals
- Rehoboth Beach Rentals
- Bethany Beach Rentals
- Cape Cod Rentals
- 30A Rentals
- Seaside Florida Rentals
- Edisto Beach Rentals
- Fort Myers Beach Rentals
- Miramar Beach Rentals
- Port Aransas Rentals
- Emerald Isle Rentals
- Orange Beach Rentals
- Surfside Beach Rentals
- Hampton Beach Rentals
- Assateague Island Rentals
- Jacksonville Beach Vacation Rentals
- North Shore Vacation Rentals
- Ogunquit Vacation Rentals
- North Redington Beach Rentals
- Lido Key Vacation Rentals
- Sea Colony Rentals
- Pass A Grille Vacation Rentals
- Blue Ridge Mountain Rentals
- Vail Lodging
- Jackson Hole Lodging
- Winter Park Lodging
- Telluride Lodging
- Big Sky Rentals
- Aspen Lodging
- Park City Rentals
- Steamboat Springs Lodging
- Breckenridge Rentals
- Lake Tahoe Rentals
- Copper Mountain Lodging
- Mammoth Mountain Lodging
- Beech Mountain Rentals
- Crested Butte Rentals
- Sun Valley Lodging
- Keystone Lodging
- Taos Lodging
- Sugar Mountain Cabins
- Beaver Creek Lodging
- Deep Creek Lake Rentals
- Smith Mountain Lake Rentals
- Ocean Lakes Rentals
- Lake Anna Rentals
- Torch Lake Rentals
- Lake Winnipesaukee Rentals
- Norris Lake Rentals
- Lake Gaston Rentals
- Canyon Lake Rentals
- Lake Oconee Rentals
- Lake Wallenpaupack Rentals
- Lake Martin Rentals
- Lake Havasu Rentals
- Lake of the Ozarks Rentals
- Lake Michigan Vacation Rentals
- Lake Chelan Rentals
- Finger Lakes Rentals
- Lake Keowee Vacation Rentals
- Lake Conroe Rentals
- Lake Erie Vacation Rentals
- Lake Austin Vacation Rentals
- Sebago Lake Rentals
- Lake Tillery Rentals
- Keuka Lake Rentals