Boardwalk -Beach Front House, St George Island, Florida Vacation Rental by Owner

What a great place and great location! Great, central, walkable location to all the restaurants and shopping on St George Island. Absolutely loved our stay on the island and Reggie is a great and attentive host!

Wonderful place directly on the beach

Property was as advertised. Great location. House was very clean and good amenities. Would definitely stay there again

We immensely enjoyed this rental! Some of our favourite things about this house were- the oceanfront location, it’s spaciousness, it was clean and easy to clean for our 2 week stay, its located near restaurants that are within walking distance, the island has an awesome bike/recreation trail to state park (we are cyclists and it was convenient), a very quiet beach is just steps away from the house, and the owner (Reggie) was friendly and quick to respond if we needed anything. We were able to relax over the holidays and the kitchen had everything we needed if we chose to eat in. Thank you for opening up your lovely home! We will definitely be back and hope to rent this place again!

Water front property close to everything on the Island. Very comfortable and affordable. I would definitely stay there again.

No complaints at all about this property. The description and pictures are accurate, the house was very clean and neat, the kitchen well stocked. You are able to walk to everything from this location. The owner is very responsive to messages. Would definitely rent this unit again

Everything was great about this property. Check in was simple. House was very clean. Location was the best. Would definitely book again.

Our stay here was amazing and the location is perfect to get to everything within walking distance or rent a bike and go all over! The beds and the kitchen had everything er needed to cook or grill also. Reggie was outstanding with any of our needs as well. We will definitely be back next year.

Good place to stay. Realty enjoyed to location. Close to beach and local stores and shops.

This place is awesome. Owner is very easy to communicate with and quick to respond. Walking distance to restaurants, beach and basketball courts. We hope to definitely stay here again!

Clean, well equipped house right on the beach. The pictures make it seem further away than it actually is. The bedrooms are spacious and nicely decorated. The two main bedrooms have a private bathroom. The main floor is done in a fun Monopoly theme. The outdoor shower was a plus for getting the sand off your feet. We've been going to SGI on and off for over 25 years, and stayed in many different homes. This ranks up there with the best. We've never stayed in the townhouses, thinking they'd be too noisy. We stayed in February and there were very few folks there, with no one on either side of us. We could easily walk to everything which would be especially great with kids. Reggie was a great host. He contacted us beforehand, checked in when we got there, then contacted us again afterwards because I left something there. We hope to go again next winter!

Boardwalk is wonderful house. We’ve stayed at several of cottages over the years and I would rate this one at the top. It was neat and clean and everything worked (unlike a few of the other cottages). Reggie was very responsive when I had questions prior to booking. Would definitely stay here again.

Everything from the house to the beach was perfect. The house was clean and had everything we needed to feel like we were at home but all the fun of a vacation too. We definitely will be back! The owner checked in via text to make sure we were happy and I really appreciated that! The beach was amazing with the dolphins and butterflies! Perfect place to bring your family and friends! The decor was fun too! You can tell they care about their property and are great hosts!

Having stayed at St George many time this was a nice place to visit. Property was clean and well organized and of course right on the beach. Sunrise and Sunsets readily seen from the upper deck. Reggie was very responsive to any questions. Would highly recommend this property.

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Thank you Dan for the comments! And for reminding us of something - we're not usually sunrise people. It was truly a pleasure hosting your family - responsiveness and communications are not one-way streets. We hope y'all have many chances to return to this corner of paradise

Super cute house right on the beach! Close to everything you would want to do! We loved it!

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Barbara, Thank you for the nice comment. I am glad you liked our house decoration. We want to make it special so guests can have a memorable experience. Thank you for being our guests and we hope to see you again in the future.

I will come back here

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Thank you - that's all we really want to hear - that we did our job well enough to earn a repeat visit. We are looking forward to your return.

House is very close to the city center with most shopping and restaurants within walking distance. Well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. There are lots of stairs to get in and around the house. Not an issue of you are able, just something to note if traveling with people with limited mobility.

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Yes! Many of our guests find that being within walking distance of shops and restaurants really adds to the vacation because one doesn't need to always hop in the car. And of course the beach is even closer. We also appreciate your remarks on the kitchen and beds - we sometimes wonder how effective our extra efforts on them are. Thanks again for staying with us and we hope you will come back to visit us.

We love St. George and Loved the Boardwalk! Easy access to the beautiful beach and the place was adorable!

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

We love to hear it! Thank you! There is a great deal to love about the island, the beach, the pet friendliness, the house, and the ease of togetherness that they all bring forth. We hope you will find a chance to return soon.

Such a lovely trip! The house was great for two couples. Enough privacy and nice common areas. The Monopoly themed house was fun- we loved the whimsical decorations! Reggie was great about keeping us informed and we took some restaurant suggestions. The location was perfect for beach and stargazing. We would certainly stay at Boardwalk again!

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Thank you for the comments! It is always great to hear about an enjoyed stay and especially anything about why it was enjoyable. Everything we do, from the initial choice of the location to the decorations and recommendations for local activities and even behind-the-scenes preventative maintenance is aimed at making every stay enjoyable. Thanks again for staying with us and we are looking forward to your return!

We had a lovely time at Boardwalk. The views are spectacular and I savored cooking while looking out at the gulf coast. Reggie was fantastic and walked us through the whole process. The property is spacious and our toddler loved the nearby playground and ice cream from across the street. Location couldn’t be better, on the beach but also in the center of town. We had such a great experience!

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Manish, Thank you for the wonderful comment. We are thrilled that you and your family totally enjoyed your week. Thank you for being our guests and we hope to see you again in the future.

Easy and we'll detailed.

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Thank you for the comment - we are so pleased to hear that! We strive for our guests to be able to enjoy the relaxing effects of the island at their fullest.

We had a great experience. The house was right on the beach. It was close to everything on the island. Would definitely rent this house again

Boardwalk is fabulous! Right on the beach. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the Laughing Gulls and pelicans, and of course the surf. At night, you can see so many stars! The house is in a perfect location, close to restaurants and grocery stores. The kitchen and living room are on one floor, bedrooms down, and loft up. Lots of stairclimbing! But it’s so wonderful, we didn’t care!

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Thank you Carol for sharing about your wonderful, relaxing stay at Boardwalk. Yes, Boardwalk is perfectly situated in a residential area at the heart of the island with the convenience of dining and shopping a very short walk away, as you took advantage of. We hope we will see you next time when you visit the island.

Loved this place and the Island. Location is literally on the beach! Short walk to local restaurants and shops. Peaceful place with plenty of room for everyone. Beds very comfortable. Bring your own beach towels, chairs and umbrellas or just buy some across the street at the gift shop like we did. Owner very responsive. Highly recommend!

Week of relaxation

Awesome

Great place to crash after a day at the beach, The AC and fans kept it cool during the 80 degree weather and it is located perfectly for a quick walk to the food, night life and of course step out on to the beach. It has all you need for a great visit and fun with the family.

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Thank you, David! We are so glad you had a great Thanksgiving week and took the advantage of the prime location of Boardwalk. That is why we love this little house so much. We hope you will come back to see us again.

'Boardwalk' was the perfect house for my family to have a wonderful vacation together..

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Julie, Thank you for writing us a review. we appreciate your business over the years and all the best to you and family. Stay well. Reggie

'Boardwalk' was the perfect house for my family to have a wonderful vacation together..

Can not beat the location. Literally steps to the sand and beach that isn’t crowded. Loved St. George. None of the crazy hustle and bustle of other beaches. Great for kids and pets. Boardwalk was great. Bright and sunny with two balconies to relax and enjoy. Reggie was so friendly and super responsive with any needs. I look forward to staying again!!!!

Can not beat the location. Literally steps to the sand and beach that isn’t crowded. Loved St. George. None of the crazy hustle and bustle of other beaches. Great for kids and pets. Boardwalk was great. Bright and sunny with two balconies to relax and enjoy. Reggie was so friendly and super responsive with any needs. I look forward to staying again!!!!

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Thank you, Jennifer, for your nice comments. It was a pleasure to talk with you and thanks for taking care of our house and we will be happy to host you and family again-:)

Property couldn't have been better situation. Being near the center of the town, we parked the car and walked to restaurants, shops (the few the island has), groceries and places of interest.

Direct beach access was a huge factor in renting and wow, it sure was nice to walk out of the house, down the boardwalk and have a fantastic beach right there to enjoy.

Layout affords great views from the middle floor of breach, though the downstairs master also has a very nice view. Kitchen was well stocked. Could use some additional cookware such as a broiling pan for the oven, a few more bread knives, and a baking sheet. Minor things which in no way impacted our overall stay.

Owner was easy to contact and responsive to questions

This property is centrally located in walking distance to all the best spots on the Island. Great views of the beach from the unit and it's decks. Nicely decorated with tile floors throughout.

Close to everything. Beautiful beach

Boardwalk was the perfect size for us. The walk to the beach was not as long as it looks in some of the pictures. We enjoyed staying there and being within walking distance to the souvenir stores, groceries, lighthouse etc. Owner was easily accessible and made sure all was well with our stay.

This was our second time staying here so obviously we have no complaints.

Perfect for us close to everything h we love about SGI

I enjoyed working with Reggie and staying at his beachfront VRBO.

Great property,loved it!

Beautiful home with cute whimsical decor perfect for the space. Homeowner was super nice even though I messed up on the check out date. Great place for a family vacation!

My husband and I stayed here with our dog for the week of Labor Day. The house was great and everything we expected. All the homes around that didn't get hit hard with the hurricane last October have a few missing shingles or little pieces of damage, but most in this section seemed to fare pretty well including Boardwalk. We got there Saturday and did not get back in our car until we rode into Apalach on Wednesday. We walked everywhere and nothing was more than half a mile away. If we didn't want to explore the other towns, we wouldn't have gotten back in our car once. The walkway down to the beach is deceiving. It is a much SHORTER walk than it looks. After the holiday, the beach cleared out and we felt like it was all ours. Great spot and easy to reach. Lots of marine wildlife....we loved watching the little crabs on the shore in afternoons before sunset. We hope to come again with friends!

Boardwalk is in the perfect location on SGI. You can walk to everything! The house is very clean and comfortable.

We had a great time and enjoyed the house and beach!

Property was exactly as advertised. We no problems with it at all . You can’t beat the location and it worked out well for our family . The owner communicated very well and even called to check on every and to see if he needed to have anything taken care of . We go here to enjoy the beach and island we could pretty much walk to anything we wanted from this property.

We loved our stay at Boardwalk! Everything was as described and we had no issues with our stay. My favorite part of the trip was enjoying my morning coffee on the deck with a perfect view of the water. The house is in easy walking distance of pretty much everywhere you might need to go on the island.

Great location and able to walk to everything. Beautiful views. Great house. Kitchen is stocked for cooking, comfortable beds, and owner was great to book with!

It was less than 2 weeks after Hurricane Michael, and the Ratcliff’s went out of their way to have the house ready for us so we didn’t have to cancel our vacation. Boardwalk is very comfortable and so convenient to everything. We walked to all the shops, restaurants and trails. The owners were kind enough to let us know we could contact them anytime if we needed anything, which we didn’t. Can’t thank you enough for sharing your lovely home.

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Thank you Carolyn for your nice comments. We also appreciate your visiting SGI right after Hurricane Michael to support local business! Many of the local people had not only suffered housing damage but a loss of income as well and are very grateful for the many types of support provided by guests like you.

The house was beautiful and the perfect location!! You can walk everywhere u need to or want to on the island. We rented a golf cart though which worked out perfectly! Would definitely stay here again!!! No complaints at all, we tried to think of something to point out that wasn’t “up to par” but we honestly couldn’t come up with anything!! The owner was very easy to deal with too! He even called to check on us and be sure everything was ok!!

Our first time to St George Island and it was wonderful. The little house had everything we needed and plenty of space when we were in it. Fantastic location! 160 steps from the water, taking chairs and coolers out in the morning and back at night was no problem. Coffee on the deck in the morning watching the Gulf wake up was amazing. Location to the little town was perfect. We parked our vehicle when we arrive and didn’t get in it again til we left. Well, we did drive it across the bay to eat at this local restaurant called the Rusty Pelican, if you have time it’s worth the drive. Other than that, we walked everywhere, Island grocery, piggly wiggly express, Blue Parrot, Harry A’s, BJ’s Pizza, you name it we walked there. Recommend all of them. First one in line for Donuts one morning ( opens at 7:30 and they will run out) and the kids walked to an Ice cream spot one evening, Perfect location. We were there over the 4th of July and the fire works were fantastic, shot them off right on the beach and we just sat on the beach. They had a parade during the day but not your typical parade. It was as a huge water fight!! Spectators spraying floats, float riders spraying back, it was awesome, so much fun. Started taking beach vaca’s 5 years ago and this spot at St George Island tops the list. Everything you need to have the perfect beach get away. We will definitely return some day.

Just returned from our first vacation on SGI! Let me just say it was our best vacation ever!!! We stayed a week at Boardwalk and loved it. House was in excellent location. Could walk to restaurants and shops. Best of all, right on beach!! Owner was easy to work with and always responded to any questions we had quickly. Definitely hope to visit area again. Everyone on island was so nice and helpful. We loved the fresh market and shopped there often. Little place that had Italian ice was great!!! The girl that works there is super!!! Lots of pet friendly places which was a big plus for us as we travel with our little dog. Looking forward to going back.

This was our third or fourth time staying here and it was great as usual. With two grand kids, it's great to be so close to the beach, and right next door to a small playground and a couple of stores. It's right down from public parking, so expect some spillover from there onto the beach in front on weekends, but otherwise, during our mid-May stay, it was quiet and uncrowded.

Our family unwound this week... beautiful views made the cooler weather "no worries"...loved the home with well supplied kitchen/laundry areas and comfortable-height counters (lots of tall ones in our family)...loft & main rooms made for fun interaction! We're hooked on St George Island and totally enjoyed the Boardwalk!

Owner was great to work with ! Boardwalk was exactly as pictured . The house was very clean and we had everything we needed . Location was very convenient to shops, playground and restaurants ! Beds were very comfortable ! Loved the short walk out to beach and very convenient to run back inside if you forgot or need something from the house ! We loved our first visit to SGI and will be returning next summer !

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Thank you, Robin. We are glad that you have enjoyed your stay and we look forward to seeing you next year!

This property was just as advertised. Nothing was over-promised or lacking from the description. What was described online is what we got when we showed up. We had a fantastic time. The convenient access to the beach and the view was the best feature.

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Thank you! Hope to see you again.

Location is excellent, owners are on top of everything. We love St. George Island!

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Thank you for staying with us and we wish to see you again.

We just returned from a week at The Boardwalk. It was our first time visiting St George Island. I hate to let the secret out....but this place is AMAZING!! We loved the fun decor of The Boardwalk. Decorated very nice. Unit was very clean. We have 4 kids so there was a great amount of space for 6 of us. Very helpful to have 3 full bathrooms. We have previously stayed in condos on the upper coast and thoroughly enjoyed The Boardwalk and the very quick walk to the beach and back to the house. At condos it was always a time consuming production to load up coolers, beach toys etc to go the beach-at The Boardwalk we could just run back whenever we needed (helpful for cocktail refills!!) :-). And finally the location on SGI was perfect! We didn't drive our van the entire week! Everything was within walking distance and we enjoyed our nightly walks to dinner exploring the island. There are also two ice cream shops right across the way and an Italian ice a quick walk away. SGI was the perfect way to experience "island life" right here in the states! It is a relaxed atmosphere with very little commercialization. Beautiful starry nights can be seen since there are no high rises. We spent the days playing in the ocean, watching dolphins (my favorite!) and at night had fun seeing the crabs run the beach. Thank you SGI and The Boardwalk for the incredible week....already looking forward to returning!!

Reggie Ratcliff's reply:

Thank you. we are looking forward to see you again!