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AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Exterior
Beach nearby
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

About this property

Entire place

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

AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach

A Ruff Life is the quintessential Beach Cottage! Ruff features stunning ocean views, a fantastic deck, and is just 100 steps to the white sands of the Gulf. Its location in center island makes it the perfect place for families. After watching the dolphins from the deck or the soft sand, its an easy walk to the center of the island and all of the shops, restaurants, lighthouse, and activities St George Island has to offer.

Ruff Life, as the name suggests, is not only perfect for people but is pet friendly too! No reason to leave your fur family behind, Ruff has mats, flooring, and a gated deck so your furry friend can hang out with you before heading to the beach which is steps away!

Ruff features a well appointed kitchen, laundry, Wifi, Hi-definition TVs, DVDs, movies, and wireless speakers for streaming your favorite beach tunes. The open feeling and bright colors bring the beauty of this special island inside so even a rainy day is special. Take a quick walk to center island and pick up doughnuts, visit a restaurant or bar, or grab a souvenir or groceries. Walk home and enjoy wine on the deck as you watch the magnificent sunsets change the color of the ocean and sky. Ruff Life is the best of what St George Island has to offer--paradise.

There is plenty of room at Ruff Life with both a King and a Queen bedroom sharing the downstairs bath, and a loft featuring a full bath and 2 large twin daybeds with great ocean views.

*Ruff is pet friendly and allows (1) dog for a $75.00 non-refundable pet fee. If you have an additional pet please contact me and we can make it work. We also do a $300 refundable damage deposit

Property manager

Tom Moses/Sheryl Clouse

Languages

English, French

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Day bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of USD 300 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

About the area

Map
St George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Pelican Reef - 14 min drive - 9.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. George Island Beach, St. George Island Visitor Center and St. George Lighthouse. St George Lighthouse and Bryant Patton Bridge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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AMAZING VIEW! Fun, Pets Welcome, Steps from Beach Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Evan M.

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

Great place!

Wonderful place to stay,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Great place

Great place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Missy V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely views!

We enjoyed the great views of the Gulf and easy walk to the beach. Nice deck. Small and cozy.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda A.

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

Wonderful beach house!!

Love the proximity to the beach and the ocean view from the deck. All restaurants, shops, Weber’s donuts, grocery were within walking distance. Kitchen was stocked well. Beds were very comfortable. No need to bring a beach chair as there were numerous styles to pick from❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha R.

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

Anniversary Vacation Paradise

This was a special trip to celebrate our 20th anniversary. We absolutely loved our time here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

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

Dog Friendly & Great View

Perfect St. George Island beach cottage for anyone wanting to relax with their canine buddy!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

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

Wonderful View

This was our second time staying at this property, and it will not be the last. The owners were very helpful and responsive to our questions, the home was clean and inviting, and the view was gorgeous! Sitting on the deck listening to the waves in the evening after spending the day at the beach made for a perfect vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

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

Winter vacation

Everything was perfect. The house, the island and the people were great.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam G.

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

Beach Bliss

The property was clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. Tom was very accommodating so that we could bring our two dogs who had a fantastic first beach trip. We all had a wonderful experience and would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynette r.

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

Ruff life

Nice property in a great location. Right across the road from the beach and walking distance to restaurants. Owners were helpful and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aline M.

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

Great location

House is right across from the beach, pets are allowed which is great, deck has a gate so you don't have to worry about pets escaping.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay D.

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

SGI Vacation

We loved this house! Our family, including our 2 dogs, stayed here and it was perfect for us! Plenty of room, loved the sunroom area, the deck was great to sit outside and watch the dolphins in the morning. That was my favorite! And we really got great use of the outdoor shower-that was a plus after spending time at the beach! The location was great and we would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

Winter vaca

Everything was well maintained. LOTS of pots/pans/utensils etc - more than we have ever seen in another VRBO. Towels were plentiful. The location of this house is perfect. We enjoyed our stay and the peacefulness of St. George Island.
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

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

All good

Great view with some elbow room🙋‍♂️
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin W.

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

The Perfect Stay

We had the best stay at Ruff Life. The location was perfect, check in was easy, the host was so sweet, the house was clean upon arrival and we are so thankful for how pet friendly the place was! We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie F.

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

April serenity

Spent a tranquil week at the pristine Ruff Life. Perfect location to watch ocean waves roll in and the gulls circle from the deck. Clean, quiet and perfect little yellow house that was bright and spacious too. Lots to do. Check out the park at east end of island or the quaint history in downtown Apalachicola.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

LESLIE T.

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

Great House, Great Location

House was great... had everything we needed. Street was very quiet with low traffic...walk to the beach was less then 2 minutes. Would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Haley S.

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

Great location

You can’t beat the location! Great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

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

Wonderful Property

We loved our stay! The house was very clean and well equipped. We loved the location and how close it was to the beach. The owner was very friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

New Beach Vacation

Steps form the beach, great location and pet friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ellen H.

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

Spring Break 2024

We had a great week at Ruff Life. The house was clean and had all the things we needed. It is a bit out dated — but we thought it was charming, and that didn’t bother us because the beds were comfy, the location and the layout was perfect for our family. The view from the deck and sun room is amazing. It is just steps from the beach which was awesome! If we ever return to the island we would stay again at Ruff Life. The owner was available and very friendly to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

wayne b.

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

Perfect

Just as described, steps to the beach. Perfect getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

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

Wonderfully Peaceful Stay

The pictures provided are spot on, the house was clean and the owners very friendly and accommodating. Our teenage son met a lot of new friends and our two dogs had a blast on the beach. The water was clear and calm our entire stay. We will definitely be returning to spend more time chilling out on that lovely deck with the ocean view!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Great place to stay. Town center very walkable. Beach just across the street with unobstructed view.

Had a great visit. Have a dog and property was pet friendly. Hosts were very accommodating. Will likely try to visit same property again in future. Thanks.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri H., Lawrenceville, Ga

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

St G annual trip

Weather was perfect; the place is very adequate without being fancy. Just right for a family with a big dog. Conveniently located to Paddy’s and Aunt Ebby’s. This is our second year at Ruff Life. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023