Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find!

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View of Sea Gem, pool, and the privacy from the natural landscape

Super Close Beach access (marked in red) Sea Gem is the red roofed home

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Amenities
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Location
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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Check out the area

Eastpoint, FL

St George Lighthouse16 min drive
St. George Lighthouse16 min drive
Pelican Reef29 min drive
Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)106 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Master

1 Queen Bed

Full

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Twin

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs common Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Downstairs Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Upstairs Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Sea Gem is a relaxing cape cod style beach home located about midway inside the St. George Island gated secure community. If you want a quiet, serene, beautiful piece of paradise— then Sea Gem will be perfect for you and your fur babies!

There are two master suites, one on the first floor and the other upstairs both featuring relacing master baths that invite you to let go of your worries and settle into beach life. Vaulted ceilings in the living room provide an open and airy feel. The home features hardwood floors downstairs and carpeted spaces upstairs (for quiet and fur babies comfort). Each bedroom and the main room have flat panel televisions with Dish Network, Fire TV. There are DVD players and a DVD library in case of an inclement day or if someone gets sunburned snd needs a bit of time “in”. Sea Gem has a collection of games and jigsaw puzzles for some family bonding. The kitchen is chock full of anything you could need including both a Keurig and a standard coffee maker. Plus, a local owner a gew blocks away is ready to help if you need anything! If you cannot completely "unplug" there is free wi-fi that can run all your family's devices with no buffering!

Rock away with your favorite book or beverage on the covered front porch, or have lunch on the sun deck below while watching the kids splash in the private heated pool (extra heat fee-available only in Spring and Fall). There is a charcoal grill, enclosed outdoor shower, and even a few beach toys! We have 2 kayaks and a bike or two for the more adventurous travelers! Your linens are all included and there are even beach towels available for your use.

The grounds are neatly landscaped with beautiful native vegetation. There is ample parking (some covered). Beach access is just steps away, directly across the street from Sea Gem (see picture).

Premium linens, with double pillows on Kings and Queen beds, beach towels and cleaning service are also included at Sea Gem and will make your vacation experience a breeze! Enjoy access to the clubhouse and amenities including 2 resort size swimming pools, hot tub, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, bike trail, gated security entrance, workout room, and private beaches. Stayed with us before? Ask about our Repeat Guest discount!

*We are pet friendly and allow (1) dog for a $75.00 non-refundable pet fee. If you have an additional pet please contact me and we can make it work.
*Pool Heat is priced at $400 for the week.
*Refundable Damage Deposit $500
*Sea Gem is located in a private gated community. There are additional rental forms (guest list) required by the HOA that have to be sent in before final payment due.
* No smoking/vaping

Beds: 1 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Double, 2 Twin XL that can convert to a King if preferred, 1 Queen Sleeper Sofa

Property manager

Sheryl Clouse

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

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Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Sea view

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

St. George Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Plantation, a neighbourhood in St. George Island. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Pelican Reef, while Dixie Theatre and John Gorrie State Museum are cultural highlights. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting.

Eastpoint, FL

What's nearby

St George Lighthouse - 16 min drive
St. George Lighthouse - 16 min drive
Pelican Reef - 29 min drive
Port St. Joe Beach - 51 min drive
Indian Pass Beach - 54 min drive

Restaurants

Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - 16 min drive
The Beach Pit - 16 min drive
Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - 16 min drive
Bj's Pizza & Subs - 16 min drive
Paddy's Raw Bar - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Home Away from Home! Pets, Private Pool, Steps to Beach- a rare find! located?

Located in Plantation, this holiday home is 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from St George Lighthouse and within 12 miles (20 km) of St. George Lighthouse and Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve. Pelican Reef is 11.2 mi (18 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

24 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Property is in a wonderful, quiet and beautifully landscaped neighborhood with beach access just a short walk up and across the street. Bikes furnished to explore the neighborhood and island and beach chairs and pool toys provided. The home had puzzles, movies, games and books and the kitchen was well stocked. We would love to return soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

1 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely week

We had a lovely week at SGI in the Sea Gem! House was clean and beds were comfy. Kitchen was well stocked with everything you might need for cooking and eating in. We loved having the beach access right across the street for our daily walks on the beach and shell collecting. Thanks for a relaxing week!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dewey C.

18 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Thanksgiving at the beach

The house and pool were excellent. The property had a very tropical private feel with nice views of the gulf and close beach access. Our first time to St George Island and it was great. Hope to return in the future and will definitely consider Sea Gem for our stay. Cheryl is a great host, very responsive and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen D.

9 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation with Dog

We had a wonderful time at Sea Gem, and Sheryl was so welcoming! She really worked with us to make sure our stay was the best it could be! It was lovely to be able to walk right to the beach, and the house was comfortable and a great place to relax! We definitely plan to make a return trip!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica s.

23 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time in SGI

Exactly as described. Directly across from beach access. Great place to relax, fish and spend time with family. Kitchen very well stocked! Thanks for sharing your place with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sheryl Clouse

I grew up in Iowa and travelled and lived all over the place! Currently, I live in Tallahassee but I still root for my Hawkeyes!

Why they chose this property

St. George Island is my idea of paradise. I fell in love with Sea Gem when I sat on a rocking chair listening to the ocean and the birds. It's a perfect blend of the gulf beach and privacy. It's not a big sterile rental, but a warm peaceful home that feels cozier than its 2550 sq ft. All this and it's just steps from the sugar sand beach of the gulf for my morning and sunset walks. I fell in love!

What makes this property unique

Some of my favorite things about this Gem are the views from the living room, the table (where I work the crossword), and the fact that I can hear all the birds singing as well as the sound of the surf. If you leave the upstairs master bedroom shutters open, the morning light wakes you up to spectacular gulf views (often of dolphins passing by). The heated private pool is also wonderful (especially at night for star gazing and floating cares away).