Shorely Fun, St George Island, Florida Vacation Rental by Owner

We loved our week at Shorely Fun. We have been coming to SGI for 10 years and have always stayed in beachfront properties. This was our first bay side stay and it was perfect. The house was great for our family. The kitchen was recently updated and I really enjoyed cooking for the family in it. We had tons of fun fishing off the dock and playing under the house. The pool was a great size for our family as well. We will definitely be back.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hi Tabitha We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay on the bay! We are thrilled that your family enjoyed all the amenities of Shorely Fun. We hope you wil return to Shorely Fun or one of our other homes int he future. Warm regards, Lucinda and Tom

We just spent 2 weeks in this awesome house on the Bay and had the best time. Total relaxation and fishing.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Doug Thank you for staying at Shorely Fun! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your vacation and the home. Have a wonderful summer! Warmest regards, Lucinda and Tom

We just love this place. Please see our 2 previous reviews because they explain why we keep coming back! The kitchen has been upgraded and it’s beautiful. It’s fun to cook fresh seafood in the kitchen with that beautiful view. All the facilities / amenities are fabulous. I enjoy cleaning my pompano at the cleaning station on the private dock, the pelicans and other seabirds gather around begging for some tasty scraps. Tom and Lucinda are wonderful hosts. SGI is a special place. Can’t wait to go back as always.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Kirk and Joan Thank you for once again staying at Shorely Fun! It is always a pleasure having you as guests! We are so happy that you like the kitchen reno! So much more space :-) Have a wonderful summer! Warmest regards, Lucinda and Tom

Everything was great! The house is in perfect location on the bay and a quick walk or golf cart ride to the beach or stores. The beds are extremely comfortable, unlike some other rental properties. Caught some Red Fish, Trout and tons of Blue Crabs from the dock. We will be back! Check in and check was a breeze and the owners are very communicative.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hi Janine We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Shorely Fun! We agree that it is a great spot for fishing! We look forward to your return! Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

What a wonderful place to stay! We have two young children and it was absolutely perfect for the one rainy day we had with the game room. Views were incredible, fishing was excellent, caught dozens of whiting, trout, Pompano, one nice redfish, and of course your sail cats. Check in and check out was extremely easy to do. Can’t wait until next year!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hi Kevin We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Shorely Fun! Thank you for staying in our home. We look forward to your return! Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

This was our second stay at Shorely Fun (see our December 2023 review). We stayed for 2 weeks in April and it was perfect. The weather was fantastic which made the views extra beautiful. Played some great ping pong in the game room , love the game room. Always something in nature to see from the deck, many varieties of birds, fish jumping , daily dolphin visits, and fishing out on the dock. Caught some Pompano and spotted sea trout that we prepared in the well stocked kitchen and grilled some steaks out by the pool, perfect place to relax. The house is excellent and Tom and Lucinda are always available to answer any questions. Can’t wait to go back!!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Dear Kirk and Joan, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Shorely Fun! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the amenities we provide as well as all the natural beauty of the area! Hope you will come back to SGI and one of our homes soon! Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

We stayed at Shorely Fun over spring break this year (2024) and had a wonderful time. The home was clean and well stocked with what we needed minus food of course. From the deck we were able to watch dolphins playing in the bay and eagles having a morning meal out by the dock. The weather was perfect for us and we spent evenings on the deck watching amazing sunsets! The only thing that confused us was going back and forth from central to eastern time depending on where we traveled on the coast. We didn’t even think of that. Tom and Lucinda were quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had! A truly amazing and relaxing experience.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Jim and Linda, Thank you for staying at Shorely Fun! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!! The location is great for dolphin watching and sunsets!! When you travel west to Port St. Joe, your phone may switch back and forth from eastern time to central. On SGI and in Apalachicola we are 100% easter time zone! We hope you will return to one of our homes in the future. Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

We had a beautiful family vacation at Shorely Fun. This was our first time staying on that side, but it definitely won’t be our last. From the beautiful sunrises and sunsets from the porch, to the fishing off the dock, the sandy beach that the little kids could play at and the pool, hot tub and game room. Everyone had a great time. Perfect home for a family, including your four-legged baby.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Brenda We are so happy that you enjoyed the bay side and Shorely Fun! It is a great location to enjoy the beautiful scenery and nature that surrounds SGI! The fenced area and gates on the deck make it perfect when traveling with your dogs! We hope you will stay at one of our homes again in the future! Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

We stayed at Shorely Fun in December 2023 and had a wonderful time. This lovely home right on the bay is not only “all about the view”, but all the other amenities are fabulous as well. We love to cook and the views from the well stocked kitchen make it even more enjoyable. The game room and hot tub are an added bonus. I enjoyed fishing from the private dock and we loved the access for launching our kayaks. The house is well furnished throughout, the beds are really comfortable and everything was clean and neat upon arrival. We enjoyed the almost daily visits from the dolphins and there are many birds to watch and identify. Tom and Lucinda were really nice and immediately available if we had any questions. Needless to say, we can’t wait to come back in April!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hi Kirk and Joan; We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Shorely Fun! It was a pleasure having stay at the house and appreciate you selecting one of our houses for your stay on SGI. We look forward to your return visit. Have a healthy and happy new year! Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

This was the second time we stayed we loved it so much the first time we returned just few months later my husband and kids loved to kayak right from the house and I loved that I could watch them while our little one played right in the bay and in the sand. The house is beautiful and also loved how safe it was for our 4 legged babies also . The dolphins and birds were absolutely wonderful to watch and the owners are wonderful as well we cannot wait to return

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Erica We are so happy that you once again enjoyed Shorely fun. We agree that the location is wonderful! It is a pleasure having you stay at our home and look forward to your return! Happy new year, Tom and Lucinda

We just left SGI after a week stay in Shorely Fun. The home was in a great location right on the bay. The home was clean, equipped with everything you need. We are a family that cooks while on vacation and the only negative thing I would say is that the pots and pans need to be replaced. We loved the fenced in area for our pups. We would definitely recommend this house for anyone looking to stay on the bay.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hi Christina Thank you for staying at Shorely Fun. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay. We are concerned about your comments about the pans- as you know we were on the island and could have brought you any pot or pan you needed. After your departure, we checked them. We that day replace 1 large pot and frying pan. We appreciate you letting us know that something needed attention. We hope you will stay again at one of our homes. Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

House is exactly as listed. Bay side was quiet and calm. Used dock to fish. Kayaked right from house. Clean. Loved the open layout for the kitchen and living areas. Great deck for the bay views with sun or shade all thru the day.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hi Lori Thank you for staying at Shorely Fun. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and the location. We look forward to your next visit! Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

This was our first time to the island and we fell in love not only with the island but the house . We got to enjoy the calm of the bay and close enough to have fun in some waves at the beach only to end our day watching dolpins swimming playing pool and the hot tub we cannot wait to come back . Loved it was so dog friendly as well the dogs loved playing in the sand Owners are very sweet It’s a must if your going to the island

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Erica We are so happy that you enjoyed your first visit to St. George Island and that Shorely Fun helped to have a great experience. We hope to welcome you back in the near future Tom and Lucinda

We have been going to St. George Island for more than 20 years and until the last 2 years, stayed on the Gulf side. Last year and then again this year, we stayed on the Bay. We selected Shorely Fun because it is dog friendly with a fenced in area for our pooch and has a very convenient water-level launch area for our kayak. The house itself was spacious with wall-to-wall windows to see breath-taking sunsets and sunrises, pelicans, and some dolphins. The living room furniture was comfortable and there was sufficient seating for us on the 2 couches when watching TV at night. A larger family group would however, benefit from more seating. The 2 master bedrooms had everything we needed and the extra thick mattresses were a plus. The kitchen was well-equipped and when we asked that a blender be replaced, Tom and Lucinda arranged that it be delivered within hours. The pool and surrounding area were the cleanest we have ever experienced on SGI and the furniture was in pristine condition. The only thing it lacked was a shady area that a large umbrella would have fixed. Because we did not have a stand for use on concrete, we could not use our own beach umbrella for this purpose. The hottub under the house was an added bonus and it was possible to view the bay while soaking in it. In sum, our stay at Shorely Fun was spectacular and we would highly recommend it to anyone. We loved staying on the bay and the house’s location from the Gulf made it possible for us to easily walk to the beach with our gear or make the short drive in the morning to set up our chairs/umbrella.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Michele; We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Shorely Fun and all the amenities it has to offer. We love the bay and being so close to the beach, its the best of both worlds! Being right on the water, umbrellas do not work well (after a half dozen, we stopped trying!) . There is covered seating just outside the game room that guests seem to enjoy. We look forward to your visit next year. Have a wonderful day. Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

We have been going to St. George Island for more than 20 years and until the last 2 years, stayed on the Gulf side. Last year and then again this year, we stayed on the Bay. We selected Shorely Fun because it is dog friendly with a fenced in area for our pooch and has a very convenient water-level launch area for our kayak. The house itself was spacious with wall-to-wall windows to see breath-taking sunsets and sunrises, pelicans, and some dolphins. The living room furniture was comfortable and there was sufficient seating for us on the 2 couches when watching TV at night. A larger family group would however, benefit from more seating. The 2 master bedrooms had everything we needed and the extra thick mattresses were a plus. The kitchen was well-equipped and when we asked that a blender be replaced, Tom and Lucinda arranged that it be delivered within hours. The pool and surrounding area were the cleanest we have ever experienced on SGI and the furniture was in pristine condition. The only thing it lacked was a shady area that a large umbrella would have fixed. Because we did not have a stand for use on concrete, we could not use our own beach umbrella for this purpose. The hot-tub under the house was an added bonus and it was possible to view the bay while soaking in it. In sum, our stay at Shorely Fun was spectacular and we would highly recommend it to anyone. We loved staying on the bay and the house’s location from the Gulf made it possible for us to easily walk to the beach with our gear or make the short drive in the morning to set up our chairs/umbrella. We have already booked for next year!

My family has been coming to SGI for over 30 years. We actually stayed in this house 16 years ago and was totally amazed at the improvements. The view is amazing, it was well furnished and had everything we needed. Having beach towels was great and something I’ve never seen in any other house we’ve stayed in. We are already planning a trip back to this house next year. Tom and Lucinda are excellent hosts. This is the 2nd house we’ve rented from them and already have another trip booked in October for Lazy Daze. Shorely Fun is my favorite house on the bay.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Dear Linda Thank you very much for your kind words and for choosing to stay in our homes for your family vacations. We are so happy that you enjoy our homes! It was a pleasure to meet you and look forward to your next visit. Warmest regards, Tom and Lucinda

This was our first time staying in Shorely Fun and one of Tom & Lucinda’s properties. We have been coming to SGI for 10 years and finally found a home that met and exceeded all of our needs and wants. The view and deck are indescribable. Having two Main bedrooms with en suites is also a plus in the event of company and the third bedroom is extremely accommodating w a third bath across the hall. The house is equipped with everything you need and items you didn’t even know you wanted. Perhaps the best part is the cleanliness and up to date painting. Not a scrape on any wall! Unbelievable in a rental. Did I mention fenced in yard for your fur babies! The pool was too cool to use in Jan/Feb, but the hot tub was perfect. We finally found our forever vacation rental on SGI. Thank you.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hi Cindy and Mike We are so happy you enjoyed Shorely Fun and that you decided to rebook for next year! Thank you for selecting one of our homes for your winter vacation. Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

Shorely Fun was exactly as pictured. It was super clean and welcoming. The whole house was comfortable and relaxing. The kitchen had everything we needed and more. It even had a shelf of basics, such as common spices and oils. The game room was well-used and we had countless "not-so-friendly" tournaments at the pool table. .The pool was ready for us, and was where I earned my first sunburn of 2023. The small beach was used to launch my little sailboat. The fenced in yard area was a wonderful surprise for our dog. I wanted a vacation of memories, and certainly got my wish! Tom and Lucinda cam out within hours to replace two burned out light bulbs. While that sounds trivial, it made a major difference for someone with vision impairment. I would highly recommend this house. Thank you for sharing Shorely Fun.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hi Laurie Thank you so much for staying at Shorely Fun! We are thrilled that your family enjoyed the house and the location. It was a pleasure meeting you and hope you will return again in the future. Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

This house has it all! We loved our vacation

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hi Kat We are so happy you enjoyed Shorely Fun! Let us know when you want to return! Have a great day! Tom and Lucinda

Shorly fun was everything we needed. Quiet. We fished, swam, crabbed and kayaked. We go to SGI every year. Sometimes twice a year. Our favorite place. Loved the house and hope to be able to get it again! This place does not disappoint.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hi Pat We are so happy that you enjoyed Shorely Fun! We hope you will return again. Have a great day, Tom and Lucinda

We absolutely loved this house! The view and amenities were perfect! This year we had our in laws with us, our 17&19 year old boys and their girlfriends. Everyone had an amazing time. We have stayed in a different house on the island every year since 2008 due to the size of our party but this house will definitely be #1 on our list! Tom and Lucinda are wonderful owners.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Sara, We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for selecting our home for your vacation! Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

I booked Shorely Fun for a week get away in April. My BFF and our 2 four legged babies Tink & Annie. The house and view along with the pool were absolutely awesome. So much so we booked the vacation house again this time for 2 weeks.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Sundi; We are so happy that you enjoyed Shorely Fun! We are planning some updates and painting in the fall that you will see on your next visit! Thak you for rebooking again! Have a happy summer!! Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Shorely Fun! This was our first stay on St. George Island. Originally, we planned this trip with my mother, as she loved the beach and was so much fun to vacation with, but the darn COVID had other ideas. We decided to carry on, as she would've wanted us to, so we came, and had friends that joined us in other homes. Shorely Fun had so many things to do when we became beach weary. From the ping pong, foosball, and pool, to the fishing dock and swimming pool. Our kids never became bored. We rented a golf cart when we arrived, from Island Adventures. Thanks to Tom and Lucinda, we saved 20% off of regular prices! But I would advise you book ahead of your trip, as we were able to secure the VERY LAST golf cart available on the island. Tom and Lucinda were very helpful and in touch with us throughout out reservation. I highly recommend!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Jennifer, We are so happy that you enjoyed St. George Island and your stay at Shorely Fun! We appreciate you staying and hope you will return to one of our homes again in the future. Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

We really enjoyed our stay at Shorely Fun. So much to do and the setup was perfect for the entire family. Fishing, swimming, games, or just sitting on the deck watching the dolphins. So relaxing and very close to the beach.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Amanda, We are so happy that you enjoyed Shorley Fun and all the amenities. Glad the dolphins put on a show too!! We hope you return to SGI and stay in one of our homes again. Have a great summer, Tom and Lucinda

Shorely Fun was is a fantastic SGI vacation rental. We were 2 families of 4, kids aged 7, 5, 5, 1. The setup worked great to put kids in the center room with sleeping pads on the ground and adults taking the 2 king suite rooms. Not a huge living space, but just right considering most of your time will be spent outside in the fantastic entertainment areas. Great wrap around deck to eat, watch sunsets, relax, play games, etc. Fantastic locked off pool area. Great little beach area for playing, swimming, or launching kayaks/paddle boards. Fishing dock! Game room for raining days and a hot tub for cooler temps. Fantastic sun rises and sunsets. You really couldnt ask for more as far as location and amenities. The setup provided a great number of activities for kids of all ages and made what could be a stressful vacation a 1 year old, very easy and relaxing. House was well outfitted in the kitchen with dishes, utensils, small appliances, etc. You do need to bring your own spices, baking needs, oils, etc. There was nothing left behind in that department, when we arrived. Short walk or bike to the big beach if you want larger beach or water. Outstanding all around vacation rental. Very responsive and prompt owners. One word of caution, our adventurous 7 year old was climbing on the rocks by the beach with oyster beds on them and cut himself up pretty good day one. It is nice having some water shoes or crocks/sandals for the walk from pool to the beach as the oyster shells can be sharp in place. This was more a failure by us as parents rather than a flaw with the property. Just wanted to warn others with kids to give your kids the lay of the land before tearing them loose! :) Thanks Tom an Linda for a great stay and experience. We hope to be back!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Anthony Thank your for you great comments. WE are so happy your family enjoyed Shorely Fun and we hope to have you back again in the neat future Thank you for staying with us. Tom + Lucinda

Amazing view and plenty of room for 3 couples and our fur babies. We were able to celebrate my dads 80th birthday and had an amazing time. We had great weather and enjoyed watching dolphins, ducks, sunrises and sunsets. No luck with the fishing but there was a great dock to do it from. The pups had a great time and plenty of room as they can be contained in the large deck or have fenced in access on a part of the beach in front of the game room. The beach was a short walk and we enjoyed taking the pups to the beach almost every day. The house and kitchen was well stocked as we cooked breakfast and lunch at the house and enjoyed the pool and views. We did venture out for several dinners to catch some live music. Owners were awesome and responded quickly if we had any questions. They even came by to say hello and make sure everything was going well. There is a hot tub, pool table, ping pong table and foosball table to enjoy as well. Highly recommend ! Looking forward to book for our next trip.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Melanie, Richie Thank you for your nice comments. It was a pleasure meeting you and your family while we happened to be on the island at the same time. We are happy you enjoyed Shorely Fun and all of it's amenities. Tom and Lucinda

Amazing view and plenty of room for 2 couples and their fur babies. We had great weather and enjoyed watching dolphins, ducks, an eagle, and sunrise and sunset! The crabbing and fishing was not very productive, but we had fun trying. Lots of fresh air on the bay and only a short walk to the ocean -- best of both worlds. The house and kitchen was well stocked as we cooked most of our meals in due to Covid. Owners responded quickly - Thom saw us walking a bike after the chain broke and replaced it on the spot! The hot tub was great and we enjoyed a few pool tourneys on rainy days. Highly recommend ! Already booked for next year!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello! Thank you for staying at Shorely Fun! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and all the amenities. We look forward to your stay next year!! Warmest regards, Tom and Lucinda

Tom and Lucinda has been very helpful since the first interaction and shared all the information that was needed. The Shorely Fun property was great for our family with kids and pet golden retriever. We spent time fishing, kayaking, and enjoyed the table tennis and other games available at property. Looking forward to plan our next stay there again soon.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Umesh Thank you for staying at Shorely Fun. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay. We hope you will stay at one of our homes again in the future. Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

My family just returned home after a nine day stay at this lovely property. Shorley Fun is well stocked with everything you could need and more! The owners were a dream to work with, they are always available to answer questions and help in anyway, and you can tell they truly care about their guests having a fantastic time. The property has the most unique bay view, there is a water view on three sides and when you are inside you almost feel like you are on top of the water. The deck furniture is good quality which makes enjoying the views and breeze even better. We are a family that does a lot of cooking and the type of park grill they have is a cut above of the average ones at rental homes. You won’t regret a stay at Shorley Fun!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Beth and Stephen, We are so happy that you enjoyed Shorely Fun, the views and all the amenities! We love the location being almost surrounded by water! We hope you will stay at Shorely Fun or one of our other homes in the future. Happy holidays, Lucinda and Tom

Shorely Fun provided everything we needed for a fun beach getaway. The location not only offers beautiful views but is well situated to launch paddle board and kayak in still shallow water. The private pool is a Godsend; we could be found there relaxing in the hottest part of every day. Lucinda and Tom are wonderful to work with, they are flexible and very responsive to any needs that occurs.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Linda, We are so happy that you enjoyed Shorely Fun and all the amenities it as to offer. We love the views and location. too. We hope you will stay at one of our homes in the future. Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

We really enjoyed our stay at this house. The walk to the Gulf side beach is actually not too long. So many great things about this property.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Shelly; We are thrilled that you enjoyed Shorely Fun and it's location. We hope you will stay again at one of our homes in FL or TN. Have a great day, Tom and Lucinda

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at this house and would highly recommend it. The view is breathtaking and we saw the prettiest sunsets and sunrises each day. The house has everything we needed and we appreciated that it had beach towels and beach chairs, which we normally have to bring from home. The house is a quick golf cart drive to the beach and local restaurants. The pool and hot tub were so relaxing! We hope to return next year!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Katie We are so happy that you enjoyed Shorely Fun! We love the views and location too! We hope you will return to Shorely fun or one of our other homes again in the future. Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

This house was absolutely the best! It came well equipped with all of the essentials. Very clean. We spent most of our time in the pool or on the deck watching the dolphins that came by every day. We would definitely stay here again.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Mary Lou; we are so happy you enjoyed Shorely Fun and all the amenities. We hope you will return again in the furure! Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

My family and I had a great time at this home, we had other family on the island and we would congregate here to have meals together, the views were AWESOME! We loved watching the sunrises as well as the sunsets. Having all the living quarters on the same floor was a plus. The game room came in handy when the rains came. We had a blast bicycling, and golf carting to the beach and all over the island. Tom and Lucinda upgraded our golf cart from a 4 to a 6 seater, which allowed us to ride together more. Had a blast with our boat and kayaks. The house couldn't have been more perfect. When we had a problem with the refrigerator, there was a repairman there the next day. I would highly recommend this house!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Sherri; We are so happy you enjoyed Shorely Fun and all the amenities we provide. We appreciate you staying in one of our homes and hope you will return again. Have a great day, Tom and Lucinda

We"ve had a different vacation than ever before. I had emergency surgery and it was serious. The DR said to go on to your vacation home and start recovering there. I want to say the comfortable bed has been wonderful. The home has everything you need. Plenty of room for everyone. The game room, hot tub and pool big hit with the kiddos! The view from the deck has been spectacular, just what the DR ordered. Thank you for sharing this lovely home.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Donna; We are happy that you are feeling better and that you liked Shorely Fun. It does have wonderful views and is a great place if you need to sit back, relax and recover. We ope you will come back again when you are feeling 100% Have a great summer, Tom and Lucinda

This is our favorite place at SGI. The front porch overlooks the bay, is shaded most of the day and has the most amazing sunsets. House has everything you need for fun. Tom and Lucinda are fantastic. Love it!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Alicia Thank you for your kind words! We are so happy that Shorely Fun is one of your favorites!! We look forward to your return! Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

The location on the bay was great. There were beautiful sunsets every night and all I had to do was step out the door to enjoy. The house was roomy and fit our family of 7 comfortably. We loved the pool. Having bikes available made getting around the island easy. The whole family agreed the best vacation on St. George Island ever.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Bob We are glad you had a great time at Shorely Fun. The location, views, free bikes, swimming pool, game room makes it a favored vacation spot. WE already are booking for summer 2019 Thank you for staying with us Tom + Lucinda

The owners are so easy to work with and get in touch with. They checked on us and made sure our experience was perfect! The home has everything you would want and more! Such a guest-centered place! We can’t thank you enough for sharing it with us!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Shannon Thank you fort staying at Shorely Fun. We are happy that you had a great vacation and enjoyed the house with its location and all the extra amenities. We would love to have you back. Half of June and July 2019 is already booked. Shorely Fun tends to book well in advance Thank again for choosing Shorely Fun Tom + Lucinda

What doesn’t this property have??? There’s something for everyone! A dock for fishing, huge deck for lounging at sunset, and the pool is just the right size. It’s beautiful view allows you to have an awesome vacation without leaving the premises. It was very clean and roomy for our 5 people. House is extremely well equipped with all you need. We took our German Shepherd and were very pleased to find the house doesn’t smell like dogs which is amazing in a pet friendly rental! We will definitely visit this home again, Tom and Lucinda were excellent hosts & on island during our stay. When told about a minor issue with the bicycles, they had someone there within an hour to take care of it. Couldn’t have been more pleased with this home!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hi Kendra We are thrilled that you enjoyed Shorely Fun! We try hard to provide all the amenities that our guest would enjoy during their stay. We appreciate being told if something is broken or needs replacement- as you see we act fast! We hope you will stay in one of our homes in TN or FL again. Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

We had never stayed on the bay before, but were pleasantly surprised how relaxing and peaceful it was. The property and setting were exceptional, and convenient to everything. The house had all the amenities we needed and a lot of extras. We really enjoyed the pool and outdoor space. If I had to put one thing on the improvement list, that would be to put in a boat ramp on the property. Not sure that's feasible, but it would make the property even more attractive. Thank you for sharing your home!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Bridget We are so happy you enjoyed your first stay on the Bayside. The Environment Protection Agency does not issue new permits to install boat ramps - especially in areas that are protected by any sort of seawall. We assume you only gave us a 4 star rating because their is no boat ramp ? As we mentioned - there is one 2 houses down the road that our guests can use ….. Anyway we are glad you liked Shorely Fun with all its extra amenities and hope you will be back some time Tom + Lucinda

We had amazing sunsets. Dolphins visited daily. Had one of the best vacations. The house had everything we needed. We were able to leave our boat in the water all week. Did a lot of fishing. Enjoyed the pool everyday. We will definitely stay here again.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hi Lori We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at Shorely Fun! We try hard to provide our guests with everything they need (and more!) to have a fantastic vacation. We hope you will stay at one of our homes again in the future. Warm regards, Tom and Lucinda

We wanted to thank you so much for letting us enjoy your beautiful and amazing house.

This house made our vacation more exiting and enjoyable.

What a great and relaxing view!

We had fun fishing and watching many kind of birds flying around us.

Your house is equipped with all things the person can imagine especially the kitchen.

The game room and the hot tub let us enjoy more.

We thank you again Tom & Lucinda for your care even for small details.

Samir & Mary Azer

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Samir and Mary; We are sop happy you enjoyed our home and beautiful SGI! We try hard to equip the house with all the amenities our guests would enjoy. We hope you will consider one of our houses on SGI or cabins in TN again in the future. Have a wonderful day, Tom and Lucinda

We cannot rate this beautiful bay front home more highly! Stunning, daily changing views and amazing sunsets at the end of the street. The bay and location is just breath taking. The home is gorgeous and well appointed, we never considered a non beach location (though its less than 10 mins walk), before, and we are so glad we booked Shorely Fun and have had the most amazing week (including our Chihuahua, Sarah). There is so I much to do if your a family, with their games room and hot tub, rent a canoe or paddle board on the bay, go crabbing on the rocks or jetty, ride the bikes up the quiet Floridian streets to the beach and so much more. If you love oysters, be sure to go to “Paddy’s Raw Bar, for a beer and fresh oysters - heavenly! Tom and Lucinda are a joy to deal with and are so responsive and helpful, it was a great pleasure to meet them (and their doggies)! SGI is a great destination and wonderfully eclectic and romantic, we cant wait to get back here and to stay at Shorely Fun - Thanks for making our vacation so wonderful! ‘Five Star’s !!!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

It was a real pleasure meeting you guys and your doggy while we happened to be on the Island as well doing some renovation at other houses. Most important we are happy you enjoyed Shorely Fun and St. George Island and hope to welcome you back one day. Tom + Lucinda

This is a wonderful vacation home on the bay. The house was great with everything we needed. We fished off the dock, kayaked in the bay , played ping pong in the game room and rode bikes around time. Love love this ideal beach house and Tom and Lucinda are great hosts. They really care about our wants and needs. Super dog friendly as well ! Will definitely stay here again.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Joe-Pam: We are thrilled that you enjoyed Shorely fun and all it has to offer! SGI is a great place to bring your dog- it is very pet friendly (as are all our homes!) We hope you will return soon! Have a great 2018, Tom and Lucinda

The house was very clean and well constructed. It was nice having all the living quarters on one floor and there was plenty of space for four adults, two dogs and two children. There were cleaning products and brooms/sweeper to help us keep the place neat. The pool and hot tub were constantly monitored by a pool service while we were there. We did spend more time at the pool than on the beach at the golf side. The location is absolutely excellent for dogs, kids and adults. There is a small beach area where the dogs can get in and swim, as well as to launch a couple kayaks. We have two german shephards and they enjoyed many hours on the large deck which has gates on either end. The location was very private and safe for the boys (ages 9 & 11) to grab a fishing pool and fish from the back of the house or from the private dock anytime they wanted. They had a blast catching crab too! The island itself has a very relaxing atmosphere and the restaurants were all within a bike or golf cart ride from the house. All the people we met (residents and vacationers) were very friendly. From the reactions we received from all the residents/shop owners, Tom and Lucinda are very well liked on the island. I would absolutely recommend anyone to stay at Shorely Fun if they are planning on visiting St. George Island.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Patricia Nothing makes us happier than when our guests enjoy a fabulous vacation in one of our homes on St. George Island or the Smoky Mountains. St. George Island is a wonderful place and we hope that one day we can at least spend part time on this unique Island. Thank you for choosing Shorely Fun. We hope you can make it back in the future Tom + Lucinda

We highly recommend Shorely Fun. The view is breathtaking!! The entire property was clean and well maintained. The house was the perfect size, all 3 bedrooms were a nice size, and the kitchen was loaded with everything needed. The gates on the porch were so nice to keep toddlers and fur babies to be able to enjoy being outside on the wonderful porch. The pool was beautiful. Oh and the sunsets wow !! The game room downstairs was an added bonus And I can't thank the owners enough. They were very prompt and helpful on all communication. This was our favorite family vacation !!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Janis It was a pleasure having you as a guest and more important - happy to hear you had a wonderful time at Shorely Fun. We are looking forward to have you back next year Tom + Lucinda

Looking forward another week next year.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Angela thank you for the nice words - we are looking forward to have you back next year. Thank you for choosing Shorely Fun Tom + Lucinda

Excellent view and good access to the water for fishing. Will definitely stay here again.

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Caleb being able to fish right off of the dock at the house does make it an ideal fishing spot. We are glad you had a great time and are looking forward to welcome you back Tom + Lucinda

We rented this home so that our two children and two grandchildren (who live 1000 miles apart) could spend some time together. This place was perfect. Everyone enjoyed the short trip to the gulf in the golf cart and later a dip in the pool. The house has a very well equipped kitchen and beautiful gameroom, which was perfect when the rains came. We loved sitting on the deck and watching the dolphins and birds. When we notified Tom and Lucinda that the icemaker and water dispenser were not working, they arranged for a repairman to be there the next day. And then they surprised us with a beautiful gift basket of wine and goodies to compensate us for the inconvenience. Thank you Tom and Lucinda!!!

Lucinda and Tom Roenicke's reply:

Hello Jeanne It is great to hear that Shorely Fun was the "perfect house" for your family reunion vacation. It is a fun place for a great vacation with all it's extra amenities. We hope you welcome you back again next year. Thank you for choosing Shorely Fun Tom + Lucinda