Entire home

🐟 PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH! Deep Bayside Canal. Pool. Dock. Dogs. Big Yard! Sleeps12

Photo gallery for 🐟 PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH! Deep Bayside Canal. Pool. Dock. Dogs. Big Yard! Sleeps12

Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor pool
Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

🐟 PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH! Deep Bayside Canal. Pool. Dock. Dogs. Big Yard! Sleeps12

Looking for lots of room, tucked away on a protected canal? You won't find many island rental properties on the water with a PRIVATE boat ramp — in the back yard (meaning, no one can use it but YOU). Our home has a private pool, fish cleaning station, plenty of parking for trucks, trailers... and so close to the beach, you can hear the waves crashing from one of the four decks or the dock or while lounging by the pool...
>>> Our sun deck is being renovated but should be available very soon.

Designed with fun in mind, Fishin' Tradition is one of a kind!

The top floor's large, open design is spacious enough for the whole family to gather, with lots of room for food and fun and enough deck space to soak up the sun! The huge kitchen is a great gathering spot with an oversized island and big windows offering lots of natural light (the sun, not the beer).

The comfy living room furniture and a large L-shaped sofa is relaxing after a fun day. The sofa also converts to a double bed.

The three Master Suites each have their own full, private bathroom. Each suite has double sliding glass doors that open to one of four full-length porches. Three of the bedrooms have king sized beds, and the fourth bedroom offers four twin sized beds (two bunk beds). Each bedroom has a Roku Smart TV.

Two of the bedrooms overlook the beautiful bayside canal and two open to the refreshing pool on the ground level below. The wooden, custom built staircase connects the sleeping area on the first floor to the open air living room and kitchen on the top floor. And your vacation home has FREE high speed WiFi, Roku Smart TVs in every room.

Outside, you will find a dock that spans the full length of the property, complete with an outdoor sink for cleaning your catch, a private boat ramp to launch boats, jet skis, kayaks and other water toys, or you can just float in the canal. There’s lots of room for grilling up the groceries you catch from the dock. Redfish, flounder and trout are our guests’ main catches.

Cook your meals on the downstairs patio area on the 6 burner gas grill or the Weber charcoal grill. You might even catch some free entertainment if the dolphin or manatee are hanging out in the canal below...

Initial entry to the home is accessible via keyless entry door on the first floor. Prior to your arrival, a code will be sent to you a couple of hours before the 5:00 pm check-in time; so there are no keys to keep up with!

This home was recently purchased by our local family, native to this island and area since the year 1900 — and seven generations have inhabited these lands. We've owned properties on St. George Island since the early 1970's, and lifelong memories have been made by many friends, extended family and visitors to our island homes for over five decades. So, we're excited to continue that rendition, through our new home, "FISHIN' TRADITION".

Property manager

Valerie & Krista Miller

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,644 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Eviction possible for failure to provide pet info.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please include ages of children. All ages welcome!

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

House

About the neighborhood

Map
FL, Saint George Island

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Pelican Reef - 16 min drive - 11.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 🐟 PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH! Deep Bayside Canal. Pool. Dock. Dogs. Big Yard! Sleeps12 have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is 🐟 PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH! Deep Bayside Canal. Pool. Dock. Dogs. Big Yard! Sleeps12 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at 🐟 PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH! Deep Bayside Canal. Pool. Dock. Dogs. Big Yard! Sleeps12?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Where is 🐟 PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH! Deep Bayside Canal. Pool. Dock. Dogs. Big Yard! Sleeps12 located?

Located in the heart of St. George Island, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of St. George Island Beach and St George Lighthouse. St. George Lighthouse and St. George Island Visitor Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

🐟 PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH! Deep Bayside Canal. Pool. Dock. Dogs. Big Yard! Sleeps12 Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Terri W.

Chaotic arrival
We arrived after 5pm check in. Hosts were still there cleaning so the 8 of us unloaded and waited. Awkward. 3 large wet dogs bounded from the canal and Jumped all over us and onto the picnic tables that we ended up not using because of that. when we finally went inthe house dogswent in and one pooped on a rug in one of the bedrooms, and the other two wrestled on the king bed covers. The host stripped the bed and took the soiled rug and said she would return with clean linens and bedspread. It was after 9 o’clock before she came back. The house itself was fair. Rickety railings. There were no batteries in the front door lock so we couldn’t use that door. We had to get the code set for the other door after she came back with the linens. There were no kitchen towels or cloths or towels for the upstairs bathroom . But the four bedrooms with each having their own private bathroom is What sold us. The island is great and we had a blast. But I would never rent this house again. I hate giving bad reviews, but it is what it is. We haven’t been offered any discount for the fiasco.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation Home
Great house that has everything you need. If stairs are not your thing then be prepared for lots of them. We enjoyed getting our steps in everything though. Would recommend this house for a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Pat E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Evacuated.
The place was ok. We had to refill the propane tank. Don't know what good a gas grill is without propane. And was shocked that a forced evacuation doesn't refund your money. I guess only the traveler has to keep their side of the bargain.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENIFER F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacay
We really enjoyed our stay. The house was very roomy with plenty of space to spread out. We especially enjoyed the 3 master bedrooms with a bathroom in each. Several of us spent time fishing off the dock. (and yes we caught several different kinds of fish) Since it was hot we made use of the pool every day. The beach was just down the street and in the other direction we could go to the bay. The neighborhood was great for walking. Our host was always available and responded to our texts. We even booked a boat trip with her and she came to pick us up. We love the vibe of the area and will be coming back. The only suggestions we have might be to have a couple of bikes for riding or even a couple of kayaks. Both items would be put to good use in this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness
It’s was good.
It was a fun time. Obviously would of loved less rain but owners can’t control that
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a blast. Plenty of room for large family. Everything we needed for a great vacation. Dock is awesome.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert c., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation Home
We had a great time at SGI. Krista was extremely helpful and easy to deal with. We enjoyed the home, pool dock and boat ramp. We caught nice trout straight from the dock as well trout and redfish in the canal and bay. The beautiful beach was an easy couple of blocks and was not crowded during our stay. Thank you for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jaime G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Warning for renters!
I have never left a bad review about anything but here we go. I’ve been staying on the island in rental properties annually for over 20 years and this, by far, was unsatisfactory. At a minimum, I expect a rental property to be safe and run efficiently, and for the amount you pay, it was not worth it and so disappointing. 1. Check in was late. They were unprepared for our arrival, waiting a hr for them to be done cleaning. 2. We slept/ate amongst ants, spiders, and roaches in the house. Finding numerous throughout the home including in the beds. 3. The dock and stairs were completely unsafe and hazardous. Railings were rotted/wobbly, boards were coming up and nails coming out. The upper deck was roped off because stairs had broken through. 4. There were holes in walls and things were found “fixed” in the house with duck tape. 5. On day 2 our AC went out and on day 3 the internet went out. 6. RED FLAG: their welcome sheet on day one advises to check doors often as they like to slide and stay ajar freezing the AC ( not what happened to us, it went out during the night due to the blower) and to limit flushing the toilet including toilet paper - clearly major things going on with the house that need to be addressed. Pros: it has a boat ramp and is in a decent location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Kimberly C.

Needs fixing!
Beautiful place. But noticed the last day of stay that there was a huge water leak infront of the kitchen sink area. Water was just sitting there on the floor, could not dry it up -the water kept coming back. Our socks were soaked and had to resort to wearing shoes (which made the floor dirty). Management was not in a hurry to get it fixed or offer assistance for our last day there...we just put up with it. Also had to buy a few basic items like gargage bags and paper towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

Liked: Cleanliness
great house and property owner
enjoyed our stay. Owner is also a boat captain and she took us out on her boat and we had an amazing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F., Villa Rica

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time!
Great property and a great location! Will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome fishing week
From the owner making sure we got in on time to making sure we have anything we needed .. it was a great trip.. coming back next year
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great week
St George is a great community! We had a great time and hope to make it back someday. We had a relaxing week and the house was gorgeous! Didn’t catch any fish, but had a great time trying.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
Our family was in the area on a duck hunting trip. The location of the home and the dock were perfect for our trip. The beach was just a short walk. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holley T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great relaxing trip
Our family had a great time at this house! There was plenty of room for our family. We each had our own bathroom and sliding door directly to the balcony which was awesome. Also, we caught redfish, speckled trout, and white trout off the dock out back. On the evening of our last day, dolphins swam into the canal right up to the dock. Super cool! The owner is super nice and accommodating if you need anything what-so-ever. We will be staying here in the future! Thank you for such a memorable time!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, private boat launch & dock, bring your water toys!!!
12 of us, family and friends, stayed comfortably at A Fishin Tradition for a wonderful week of fun in the sun! We brought 4 jet skis and a pontoon boat and were able to dock all of them right there in the canal in the backyard! There is plenty of seating for both eating and relaxing in the open kitchen/living room. The 3rd floor kitchen/living room offers great water views while cooking, eating or relaxing. The kitchen has a great selection of pots, pans, glasses, plates & utensils. The pool was a nice way to relax after a day of boating and jet skiing, the pool was clean and refreshing. No need to worry about parking as there is plenty of room for your vehicles and trailers. So, bring your boat & fishing gear and enjoy all that A Fishin Tradition has to offer!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Neal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun
The setting is Lovely- on a canal just off the bay. I knew the property was not handicap accessible so I knew there would stairs. What I wasn’t fully expecting was 3 flights up outside to get to the main living area. The alternative was a very narrow circular staircase inside. It was good exercise but my muscles screamed at me for 2 days. Krista the property manager is very nice and very busy. She was responsive to our needs regarding checkin and door issues. She wasn’t always timely due to her other commitments. Once we got the door issues resolved the day after we checked in our stay was smooth and everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Debra M., Woodstock, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fisherman's Paradise
'((((>< on!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Enjoyed the house. Canal was peaceful and the beach was a short 2 block walk. Would stay there again, without hesitation.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Graham D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Great
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L., Gainesville, Florida, United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
The layout and design of the home was fun and exciting. The entire top floor is a beautiful open concept kitchen, dining and living room. Prefect for a relaxing getaway with the family, but would have had plenty of space for many more. Everything was very clean and the home was well stocked with everything we needed. Would gladly come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love St. George!
A great house for 12, great canal access, short walk to the beach, everything my family of 12 hoped for!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal for families
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the owner was most pleasant and accessible. We brought our kayaks and it was so convenient to use them. A big hit for the kids. If you don’t mind going up and down all the stairs, the house was great and most comfortable. A little disappointed that the top of the dock wasn’t accessible, but minor detail.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing and serene
Krista was phenomenal and all the amnesties were excellent! Access to the water definitely made our experience here second to none!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021