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Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly!

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Interior
2 bedrooms, in-room safe, WiFi, bed sheets
Sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 479 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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Eastpoint, FL
  • Place, St. George Island Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. George Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Indian Pass Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly!

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.
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from St. George Island Beach. Features include laundry facilities. The holiday home offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and fireplace
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Just a 4-minute walk from St. George Island Beach and a 4-minute drive from St George Lighthouse
Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly! offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Safe

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Smoking is allowed outside of the house.
Please keep doors and windows shut when using air conditioning to prevent air conditioning units from leaking and locking up.
No parking off of the gravel driveway. There is a septic system in the sandy area off of the laundry room area.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: No cats allowed.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Charming costal cottage short walk to both beach bay!
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Charming coastal cottage, short walk to both beach and bay, pet friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LaRue L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was our 2nd time staying here and we love this charming little cottage. Its 2 bedroom and one bath perfect for my spouse and me and our dog. We love the sunroom area and sitting on the deck. Kitchen is well equiped. Dawn is wondeful to work with and we had no issues plan to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaw S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to relax for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cindi N.

Liked: Cleanliness
They were ok with our dogs. Front door code key lock was very difficult to use. The house had not been cleaned and called owner. We went to the beach and picked up a couple groceries. Took over an hour to clean the house. Great size for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a magical place! The location is fantastic. Steps from the beach and the bay in a secluded little lot surrounded by trees that provide additional privacy and beauty. The cottage is tastefully appointed and the host provided games, books and beach accessories. Laundry facility was great and appreciated having it. The king bed was delicious! One quirk? The dishwasher door. You’ll see! It just adds to the magic! We want to return for a long term stay. Thank you, Papa Shack! We lived every second of being there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place, we enjoyed it very much. Perfect for our two dogs.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

LaRue L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little cottage for us; 2 bedroom 1 bath just short 4-5 min walk to the beach. They have a nice wagon and beach umbrella along with fishing supplies, a board and even water guns! Home kitchen nicely supplies with dishes and cookware. Outside has plenty of room for parking nice area to sit. This was our first time on St George and we plan to come back and book again at Papa Shack.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love staying at Papa Shack. It is close to everything but you feel like you are all by yourself. Very private. Has everything you need and it has direct tv so you don’t have to stream everything. This is our 3rd time there. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet peace! It was an awesome experience! Very relaxing! Out of all the vacation rentals we have stayed I loved Papa’s shack the most. I’m thinking it should be Mama’s shack because it was so clean and fresh. I felt at home!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Second time, and we’ll be back!

Love this property so much, it’s beautiful, private and perfectly located just a short walk to the beach. Our favorite part is the privacy of the home itself, the way it’s completely surrounded by trees with no over looking homes or visible road front. Pulling into the driveway or walking the small path through the trees makes it feel like you’re in a much more secluded area away from the crowds. The home is very well decorated and outfitted for a couple or small family. An absolute family favorite.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay — peaceful, well-equipped, and perfect for our senior dogs!

We had a fantastic experience at the Papa Shack! It was just a short walk to the beach but felt private and quiet — the perfect mix. The home was clean, comfortable, and had great amenities like a washer and dryer.The host was incredibly communicative and made everything easy. We brought our two senior dogs for a special trip, and they had the best time exploring and relaxing. Truly a memorable stay — highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

Very close to beach and perfect for small groups
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at the coastal cottage!

My family & I loved this place. The property feels secluded and private, yet it's a short walk to the beach and you can hear the waves crashing from the porch. The cottage living areas are spacious and open and had everything we needed to make meals at home if we wanted. Bedrooms were comfortable. All very clean and organized. We really loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd time - Just as pleased

Perfect cottage for a week of peace and rest. When you need a reset from everyday life, this is the perfect place! Very comfortable. Spent our days back and forth between the beach and napping.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 35 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patti H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a wonderful time!

Papa's Shack is close to the beach, is very comfortable, and is a perfect getaway. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Billie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for pets

The house is set up to allow pets. No carpeting, very private and quiet and our dogs did great here when we left to fish on the beach, which is a short walk down the road.The house is not fancy but had everything we needed and extremely clean.Just an FYI - there were no toiletries or beach towels so bring your own if you stay.Owner was very quick to respond with my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charm and Character

In our current island world of high rise homes on stilts which are sorely lacking in charm and character, this delightful little cottage is a gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cottage!

This is a pleasant little private get away. It is nicely and very comfortably furnished with everything we needed! We very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding visit

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

privacy!

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
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

marcia s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovin’ me some Papa

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!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect size for our needs v

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cottage close to beach!!

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip and Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceeded Expectations

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024