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Greg Smith
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Last Updated: 10/28/2024
| From/To | Nightly | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly | Min Nights | |
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| Thanksgiving | 11-23-2024 11-30-2024 |
$250.00 | $350.00 | $1,890.00 | $2,590.00 | 5 |
| 11-30-2024 12-21-2024 |
$200.00 | $250.00 | $1,670.00 | $3,070.00 | 5 | |
| Christmas | 12-21-2024 12-28-2024 |
-- | -- | $1,870.00 | $3,070.00 | |
| New Year | 12-28-2024 01-04-2025 |
$250.00 | $300.00 | $1,870.00 | $3,590.00 | 5 |
| 01-04-2025 02-01-2025 |
-- | -- | $1,670.00 | $3,590.00 | ||
| 02-01-2025 03-01-2025 |
-- | -- | $1,770.00 | $3,770.00 | 5 | |
| 03-01-2025 03-15-2025 |
-- | -- | $1,870.00 | -- | 5 | |
| 03-15-2025 04-05-2025 |
-- | -- | $2,470.00 | -- | ||
| 04-05-2025 04-12-2025 |
-- | -- | $1,890.00 | -- | 5 |
Pet Fee: $100 Optional
Additional Information:
Nights Friday-Saturday, Saturday-Sunday and Sunday-Monday are weekend nights.
There is an extra charge $35 per night/per person, if you have more than 8 people (standard occupancy) in your party.
Max occupancy is 10 people (adults and kids 2 years old and older).
10.5% sales taxes and cleaning fee $250 are including in the rate.
Check-In Time: 4:00 PM
Check-Out Time: 10:00 AM
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Kathie C.
We enjoyed our family beach vacation immensely! The location was perfect - close to the beach and the bike path. Everyone had their own space and the kitchen was equipped with everything we needed to prepare meals at the house. The beach wagon was a big hit to carry our chairs back and forth to the beach, and the grill was perfect for a night of grilling at the house! We made many great family memories and hope to visit again!
Sherry B.
We had a great time!
Kate T.
Nice. Good space for families!Bikes & beach toys were nice surprise!
Jonathan W.
The house was very clean and was a short walk to the beach. Would certainly stay here again.
Melina B.
We had a wonderful stay at this home. It is a basic beach house as far as the decor and furniture, but had everything we needed. Communication with the owners was fast and easy. We particularly enjoyed all of the beach gear, the wagon, the highchair and pack 'n' play for the baby. The location is wonderful, an easy walk to the beach and very quiet and great for relaxing. We really loved the view (which is the first picture in the listing, not to be confused with the house itself). There are couple of small things that need attention but overall it was an awesome stay especially for Spring Break! Note- the no-see-um bugs were really bad at this time of the year (April) on the beach so be prepared!
Jeff H.
My husband and I had a wonderful time at The Palms. Greg and Vieta were responsive to our needs. When the grill didn’t work, they sent a new one right away. Same with the coffee maker! The property was beautiful. We had several guests come to visit and all enjoyed their time there. While it felt remote, it was easy to get in and out of and fun to use as a base to explore the area.
Carol E.
We were a party of 4, senior citizen friends. We found the house to be very clean, and quite comfortable. Our only issue was trying to figure out how to access the t.v. It would be helpful to have a laminated card with detailed instructions on how to know which remote to use and when to use it. There appeared to be a missing cord to one of the down stairs t.v. So there was no access to that t.v. Other then that the stay was very pleasant, the owner easily accessible, location was perfect and we enjoyed our stay.
Debra V.
We had a really nice stay in this home with our family and fur members during the last week of July. The spiral staircase was a challenge for the dogs but after a couple does they were able to manage. Greg was very helpful and responded quickly to any questions/concerns. The home was very comfortable and it provided what we needed. I would not hesitate to rent again.
Joey P.
The house was nice. Plenary of room for everyone that went on the trip. Short walk to the beach with easy access. Would recommend others to stay here.
Kathy K.
The experience was overall great. The property owners were very easy to work with. The house had everything we needed. The home could use some updates and a few fixes. The cleaning crew could spend a little more time in the home, paying attention to deep clean places such as vents (very dusty) maybe air filters need to be changed? Base boards, cupboards. Tack strips between the bedroom and bathrooms were visible and needs to be fixed. After stepping on many times, we put towels over them. Overall the home was great! Don’t want to change the rating because they are minor, but every little bit helps. 😄 Great location, this was our first time in the plantation. One pool was open, unheated, easy walk to the beach. Love SGI have been coming down for several years now. Heads up, no-see-ums are bad in April.
Anna-Lee C.
Lovely house, has everything you need, and just a 30 second walk to the beach!
Lyle H.
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Palms! The owners were very responsive and accommodating. We were able to bring our fur babies, our children were able to come and go and the weather was beautiful. There was a telescope on the premises and we enjoyed stargazing along with the beach, fishing, and shopping. We had all of the cooking utensils we needed and enjoyed cooking as well as some local restaurants. We were happy to have some relaxing family time before school starts.
Jacquelyn M.
The Palms is a beautiful house in a great location with a short walk to the uncrowded beach. Enough space for our family and kids enjoyed the spiral staircase. We enjoyed the bikes, chairs and wagon from the shed. Thankful we didn't have to lug those from home! Overall the house is really nice, well kept and clean. Ideal location on an amazing island. Thank you-
George W.
First time staying in the Plantation. Will not be the last. Quiet, cozy, and secluded.
Jenny A.
We loved st George, the location to the beach was nice. The house was not very clean when we got there so we spent most of our Saturday cleaning. That was a little disappointing. Other than that, it was nice.
Tatyana H.
This was a beautiful property that provided us a much needed vacation. The home was beautiful, well kept, clean and stocked with all essentials needed in the kitchen. The owners were very responsive to any questions we had and easy to get in touch with.
We spent the time taking multiple trips to the beach (just a short walk away) or relaxing and playing board games on the top floor overlooking the water. We will definitely be returning in the future.
Valarie N.
This was our third visit to The Palms in the last few years, and we have already made our plans to come back again in October.
We had some concerns coming in December, soon after Hurricane Michael has hit Florida Panhandle. Luckily, St. George Island had minimal damage, and The Palms vacation house weathered it fine. Our reservation was not cancelled, and our trip did happen as planned. The owners have provided us with pictures and relevant updates about the situation on the island around that time.
The floor plan at The Palms works very well for us. It is much better than at many other houses. That is one of the reasons we like coming back to The Palms when we can. We specially like upstairs living/dining areas with nice view of the Gulf. The screen porch on the Bay side of the house is perfect in the evenings. They recently renovated, and now have new vinyl floors on their second floor.
As during our previous visits, the house was clean and ready when we arrived. Their shed outside got few additions, but it basically has bikes, beach chairs and toys that we used during our stay.
Great house, great location, wonderful owners - We love our time at The Palms.
Valarie
Carol H.
Only problem of concern was the fact there was no sleeper sofa as advertised! There were 9 of us and we had counted on that sofa! And yes there was a blow up mattress by it would deflate within an hour or two leaving someone literally on the floor! Not good! The kitchen was well stocked with utensils etc. and the beds were comfortable! Didn’t like having to drive to swimming pool! That was a little inconvenient! It was a beautiful area and the pool and beach was great! Loved the privacy! Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Denise D.
The house has everything you need for a fun, family vacation. It's clean and comfortable and the owners are responsive. The location is perfect, very close to the beach.
Elizabeth P.
great time
Brad H.
My wife, 2 year old daughter and our dog were traveling to St. George Island for a week of relaxation and beach fun. We spent several hours researching potential beach houses to rent for our vacation and couldn't be happier with our choice. The Palms Retreat property is in a great spot for a reasonable price. Tucked away towards the east end of the island, there is very little traffic, exceptional views (ocean, night-sky, nature), easy access to the beach and a lot of privacy to do your own thing. The house comes stocked with all of the essentials that you need to have a memorable beach vacation, while allowing a young family to still have a sense of "normal / routine" that is needed when traveling with little children and a dog. It is clear that the owners of the property, Greg and Vieta take good care of the property and care about the satisfaction and enjoyment of their guests. When it was time to go, it was hard to leave as we really enjoyed ourselves. We will hopefully return soon.
Mindy
Loved riding the bikes the owners provided! Great screened in porch. Easy beach access from house. Really had a great time!
Amy B.
The location was amazing with an almost private beach. The house was perfect for our family of 7. The owners were easy to work with and answered questions we had very quickly. We had a wonderful week and look forward to returning again next fall.
Dale O.
This place was very nice and a great location close to the beach. The wagon they provided was truly a blessing in getting my grandson and all our things to the beach. Thank you for a great vacation!!
Bonnie W.
The Palms was comfortable and well-stocked with all the essentials. The house has three nicely furnished outside porches, including one screened in porch. All the rooms and the screened-in porch had ceiling fans. The owners provided bicycles--two were brand new--and a wagon to haul our stuff to the beach. They even included a bag a new beach toys for our one-year-old. We were very impressed. We have stayed on St. George many times over the years, but the Palms was definitely the best deal money-wise that we've ever gotten. We highly recommend this house. If you like being fairly close to Sykes' Cut, don't mind a short walk to the beach, and want a reasonably priced house, this is the place to stay!
Toni D.
This house was great! 4 bedrooms - with 2 baths down stairs and another big bathroom upstairs!! The architecture is really cool! I loved the location. I was thrilled that there were chairs, umbrellas and a wagon to use - this made life so much easier! Plus you have the beach and two pools!! The kitchen was fully equipped and the telescope was an added bonus! The owners were fabulous to work with! We will return!
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Last Minute! August 24-31, 31-September 7, 7-14,14-21-$1770!!! All In! Cross Street From The Beach!
[Specials can only be applied to new reservations & unless specified
cannot be combined with other offers]
Your situation can change before your arrival, Illness or an accident please consider insure your trip.
Email me with regards to any Special or any questions you may have.
(July 4th is excluded from all Specials)
Our house check-in time is 4 pm... If the housekeepers or maintenance are still in the house when you arrive, please allow them time to finish working for you before you enter.
"IF" you are waiting for Housekeeping/Maintenace to prepare The Palms... you can:
Unload your groceries in our refrigerator.
Take a walk to the beach, swim in the pool, grocery shop. catch fish for dinner.
Order a BJs Pizza or other take out.
Explore St George Island.
Climb The Light House. Explore The Cut or Nicks Hole inside our community.
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research
Search online for The St George Island, Apalachicola Chamber of Commerce, The Forgotten Coast, St George Island Lighthouse, Julian G. Bruce Sate Park
The Palms is private house, has great views of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico & is conveniently located on a short dedicated path to the beach.
It's the little things that make a big difference! Our house is stocked with a starter supply of consumable items, including coffee filters, hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper, dishwasher soap & garbage bags.
Well, if you have all THAT already covered, what should I bring
Bathing suit, sunscreen, beach towel & flip-flops! Many guests also appreciate having insect repellent handy during certain times of year.
Most groceries, condiments & cleaning supplies are available on the Island or in Apalachicola, but you might want to bring aluminum foil, plastic wraps, sandwich bags & laundry/dish detergent.
Remember medications & bath products of which you’re especially fond of.
There are 2 seafood trailers located at the center of the island. Doug on the W. Gulf Beach Dr & Dale on E. Gulf Beach Dr...
The gas station has a Piggly Wiggly market, quality meats, seafood, veggies, groceries etc...
The Island Grocery also has a quality meat market/veggies & a variety of barbecue & smoked meats.
"Sometimes It’s Hotter" is our favorite place for Key-Lime pie, fresh bread, a large beer & wine selection, hot sauces & much more.
Ice chest on wheels, Big Wheel Beach/Fishing Cart, Beach Chairs, 1 Umbrella, bikes - all kept in our green shed
We participate in The St. George amenities program, including 2 community pools, 2 tennis, 3 Pickleball Courts, Clubhouse & fitness center, nature trails plus access to Bob Sikes Cut, & Nicks Hole.
Please note: At this time: Golf Carts are not allowed with rentals in our community but you may rent & use golf carts outside of our community.
"Please' Let us know ASAP "IF" " Any Thing needs Our attention. Some Maintenance can be handled on the Turn Days (Saturdays) but not all... If its urgent we will respond accordingly but if not urgent we still need to know in advance to schedule repairs...
We truly appreciate you helping us know what needs our attention...We do our very best to have everything clean & in good operating condition for you, the next guests & for us too.
Let me encourage you to search for purchase travel/trip interruption insurance.
Well behaved dogs are welcome at our house, at the beach on leash & many restaurants & shops both the island & in Apalachicola area.
(Sorry no cats.)
Please obey the leash laws, pick up and properly dispose all dog waste.
Please protect our furnishings , linens & carpet from your furry pet. 😇
New reservations only: unless specified may not be combined with additional discounts.
(July 4th is excluded from all Specials)
Monthly $4370 Nov 2024, Febr 2025 (28 nights - monthly)
Monthly $3900.00. Dec 2024, Jan 2025
Across the street from the beach. Obstructed Gulf Views (trees, houses) from the second floor, which still very nice. To access the beach we need to use boardwalks, which installed between every 5-7 houses. So you will need to cross the street in front the house, turn on the right or left (does not matter), pass 2-4 houses and you are on the boardwalk. It is a short walking distance, 3-4 min for young/middle age, 4-5 min for older.
We have miles paved bike path. Bob Sykes Cut (One Of The Best Fishing spots) is minutes away from our house. We are 24/7 gated community, which hosts two large swimming pools.
Upstairs kitchen, dinning room, living area, full bath/laundry, two furnished decks and screened porch provide a great place to enjoy a views of the Gulf. Whole upstairs area has a beautiful open floor plan with Vaulted Ceiling captivating into full picture window.
The kitchen is completely furnished with dishes, microwave, ice maker, pans, coffee maker, blender, etc. You can enjoy the view of Gulf while preparing your meal. The Bay side screened porch provides a great place to enjoy any evening.
The Island and The Palms, all of the pleasures of the good life will be yours here
The downstairs has four large bedrooms (2 of which are masters), 2 baths, and the living area. Each bedroom has a queen size bed. Three bedrooms have TV. All beds will be made for your arrival. Towels on each bed.
Our guests have easy access to the pools and tennis courts provided by our community. We have several bikes, beach chairs, toys and wagon in our storage. You are welcome to use them when you stay in our house. The natural beauty that surrounds The Palms Retreat offers all sorts of entertainment: Enjoy watching the birds during the day with binoculars. Also watch the planets and stars with our telescope in the evening.
An early morning stroll at the beach is almost a guarantee to see dolphins put on show for you in the Gulf. It's not uncommon to see them swim up as close as 150 feet to the shore, and you will certainly be impressed by their power. The sidewalks in the neighborhood offer a great opportunity to jog, bike, roller blade, or walk. The island is also a great place to catch up on your fishing, either from a boat or the coast. We are located 10-15 minute walk along the beach from the rocky canal at the Northwest end of the island that is known as a prime fishing spot.
Please visit our home page to learn more about the house.
Amenities:4 bedrooms/3 baths, 2 master suites. Bed sizes: 4 queen, couch, full size air mattress. Washer & dryer; fully equipped kitchen; 4 TVs, 1 VCRs. Outside hot/cold shower, fish prep area, charcoal grill.
Relax in chair of our furnished sun decks. Wonder at some of the most fabulous stargazing you may ever witness. You will enjoy a 'dark sky' that reveals magic Milky Way views. Fishermen and nature lovers adore this beautiful, natural, island setting featuring 26 miles of sand dunes, sparkling gulf waves and abundant bay waters. Park style grill and fish cleaning table provided for outdoor enjoyment. Or let the local adventure companies to take you on boating, biking or fishing adventure. You will love it.
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