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Beach front access, private pickleball court, pool & hot tub, dog-friendly

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Outdoor dining
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • 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.

Beach front access, private pickleball court, pool & hot tub, dog-friendly

The East End neighborhood has that “Old Florida” vibe that Forgotten Coast visitors love, family-friendly atmosphere, and spectacular views of St. George Island’s award-winning beaches. The Salty Pickle is on the edge of the Gulf Beaches area -- 1.8 miles to local shops, markets, restaurants, nightlife, St. George Lighthouse Museum and playground, fishing pier, and just two and a half miles to the State Park. The charming shops, restaurants, galleries and historic attractions of Apalachicola are just 20 minutes away by car.

Spend your days splashing in the waters of the private swimming pool (heated for a fee) or soak up the sun on the unspoiled Gulf beaches. The pool deck extends to underneath the house to provide a shady area to gather by the pool, and a nearby ping pong table and TV under the house provides entertainment between dips in the pool. Just outside the pool deck is a dedicated outdoor regulation cornhole court which is also great for bocce ball. And don’t forget to bring your paddles to take advantage of the full-size private pickleball court!

The enclosed outdoor shower (hot/cold), fish cleaning area, and park-style grill are perfect for beachgoers and boaters after a day on the water. Your dogs will love the large, fenced dog run, which features easy access directly from the deck stairs, as well as a ground level gate.
There’s ample private parking with free Level 2 EV Charging and a covered entry. Enclosed foyer stairs lead to this home’s beautiful interior spaces. Exterior stairs serve both decks, and the exterior elevator is available for guest use (for a fee)

Fabulous new porcelain plank floors greet you as enter the first floor of this home. This floor also features a second living area with seating for 8, 75” flat screen TV perfect for movies or gaming, coffee bar with mini fridge, and connects to the large screened-deck area big enough to accommodate all 18 guests and featuring its own large flat screen TV.

Sleeping Accommodations at The Salty Pickle are on the first floor and boast the Southwest, South and Southeast king master bedrooms with private full bathrooms, closets, and flat screen TVs, facing the Gulf of Mexico and offer direct lower deck access! The Northeast king master bedroom provides privacy and also has a private full bathroom and flat screen TV. The Northwest bunk bedroom has plenty of space for the little ones with 8 individual beds (1 California King, 1 Queen, 6 Twin XL).

Upstairs, the open and spacious living/dining kitchen area offers amazing views of the Gulf from the wall of windows and sliding doors, which lead out to the large Gulf-facing deck. Enjoy relaxing in the hot tub looking at the Gulf Coast SGI beaches. The comfortable seating area is perfect for enjoying chill time and soothing sea breezes. The upper deck’s large dining area provides options for al fresco dining!

The dining area has 2 large dining tables with seating for 16, and seating for 4 at the large kitchen island, so there is lots of room at mealtime to gather. The Salty Pickle's large kitchen island is perfect for gathering family and friends together, and the beautiful new kitchen with high-end appliances has been stocked with everything needed to create coastal feasts. There is also a half bathroom on the second floor.
All the TVs in the home are new Smart TVs, and in the common areas feature easily accessible HDMI hookups for your gaming systems or other streaming device. Smart Car charging compatible at no extra cost.

Dog-friendly.

Bed Sizes: 4 King, 1 California King, 1 Triple Twin XL Bunk Bed, 1 Twin XL over Twin XL Bunk Bed, 1 Twin XL over Queen Bunk Bed

Each reservation comes with a complimentary beach gear credit for toys, bicycles, kayaks, paddleboards. Spoil yourself by using our personal shopper service: we can stock the fridge, pantry, and bar…all you need to do is check in and enjoy your Forgotten Coast beach vacation!

2026 Monthly Rates (before taxes):
January (Jan 3-Jan 30) - $8165.12
February (Jan 31-Feb 27) - $8165.12
December (Dec 5-Jan 1) - $8165.12

Property manager

Gulf Coast Vacation Properties of SGI

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Outdoor shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Children and extra beds

Children are 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 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

3052-251703

About the neighborhood

Map
St. George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Pelican Reef - 9 min drive - 5.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Poppi D's Florida Grill & Pies - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Beach front access, private pickleball court, pool & hot tub, dog-friendly have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Beach front access, private pickleball court, pool & hot tub, dog-friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beach front access, private pickleball court, pool & hot tub, dog-friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beach front access, private pickleball court, pool & hot tub, dog-friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beach front access, private pickleball court, pool & hot tub, dog-friendly located?

Located in East End, this vacation home is steps from St. George Island Beach, and within 3 mi (5 km) of St. George Island Visitor Center and St. George Lighthouse. Bryant Patton Bridge and St. George Island Fishing Pier are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Beach front access, private pickleball court, pool & hot tub, dog-friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation Home for Families and Pets!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great experience at the Salty Pickle! House was clean and close to beach. There was a ton of room for family members and we loved the pickle ball court!

10/10 Excellent

Blair B.

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

Fabulous Getaway

We loved our stay at the Salty Pickle! The pickleball court is why we booked (which was AWESOME!) but we enjoyed the many other amenities as well. The management company does a great job of making you feel welcomed and taken care of and even provided a bag of essentials for the week which we really appreciated. We’ve stayed in many places on the island and this was one of our favorites. 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha A.

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

AMAZING

This property was amazing! The house was stocked so well with everything we could possibly need. Such a beautiful home. The property management company was also excellent. All around fantastic experience! We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Salty Pickle Family Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our annual fall family gathering at SGI was a memory maker as always and our home for the week, Salty Pickle, was amazing - everything we needed and it over met any expectations we may have had. The remodel/renovation was beautiful. Modern but homey. Well thought out and the use of space was unbelievable. I would highly recommend this property to a larger group and bonus, if you love Pickle Ball, the court was fun for all ages!!!!!

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Great Getaway

A very nicely appointed house with tons of space for the family to hang out or spread out.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Sandy Springs, GA

Salty Pickle property excellent

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house, well stocked and arranged. We loved our week there. Perfect for a crowd, I highly recommend it.
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos C.

Salty Pickle

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at the Salty Pickle. Everything was great. Also, Gulf Coast SGI was wonderful to work with to arrange our vacation.
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10/10 Excellent

Short but sweet

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is great. Perfect for 8 adults, 10 kids ages 10-16 and one beach loving dog. The kitchen has two FULL size refrigerators, two dishwashers and FOUR garbage cans. They thought of EVERYTHING. We had to leave after day 3 of our 7 day stay, due to Hurricane Helene. We will definitely consider this house again for next year.

4/10 Poor

Paula B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Bit of a let down

Will be a nice place when it is fully complete. That wasn’t the case for our stay… lots of issues
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Walter H.

Wonderful Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have rented beach property every year during the last week of the year since 2012 and have had some wonderful experiences, but our week at the Salty Pickle has exceeded them all. I cannot say enough good things about everyone involved from the agents to the owners. Everyone was so kind and went out of their way to be helpful. This house is phenomenal. Everything we could have needed was provided. Two refrigerators, two dishwashers, and two ovens along with a spacious pantry made food prep and clean up for our large family so easy!! The porches were beautiful! Two fining room tables held our whole family comfortably. Beach chairs and beach toys were available, and the heated pool was perfect for the grands! We loved the hot tub, the pickleball court, and the cornhole game as well as the ping pong table. There was something to keep everyone happy and busy. On top of that the house was immaculately clean and complete with little gift bags.I cannot say enough about this vacation. Thank you for a wonderful experience!
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

Great for a big group

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay at the Salty Pickle! We had a large group and the house is well equipped for everything we needed. They communicated well for the couple of questions we had. The only thing to note is there are tons of steps on the walkway out to the beach, we used the public access walkway just to the west of the house to get our wagon of beach gear to the beach. But everything else was so amazing it really was not a big deal. The house is beautiful and we would love to go back!
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10/10 Excellent

jeff H.

2024 Hurtgen Family Vacation (18 of us)

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The immediate family of my wife and mine spent the second full week at the Salty Pickle. This compound is simply amazing, and we used every amenity. The extra money needed to heat the pool was well worth it. The kitchen is well-equipped, as about 16 each evening can attest (my wife and I ate out all nites except one). The "bunk house" was awesome in bedding seven adults and children. The folks at Gulf Coast Beach Vacation Rentals are very responsive in meeting any challenge. This is our third year in renting properties from this group and, hopefully, not our last. The only drawback was for our us grandparents in making the somewhat of a long walk out to the beach (with plenty of steps). Overall, the property is A+++ and the folks at GCVP earned an A+, as well. Here's to 2025, Lord willing!
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Wonderful stay at the Salty Pickle!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at this house! It's beautiful inside and out. We loved the short walk to the beach and having a fenced in area for the pups. We also loved the upstairs part of this house, both inside and on the porch. It was great to be able to see and hear the ocean. This was one of our favorite rentals ever. Great house, great location, great views! Can't wait to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

amanda s.

Great family getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Such a beautiful home for a multi-family getaway! The house was fully stocked with all of our needs, from all the pool/beach toys you could ever need, everything to create delicious meals, to all the fun with the ping pong table, pickle ball court and cornhole. The pool was a huge hit with the kids and the adults loved the screened in porch. You cannot go wrong with this house! Thanks for an amazing first time at St. George Island!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Awesome Beach house!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We have been coming to SGI for 10 years and this was our first trip with 10 of us staying together. The Salty Pickle did not disappoint! This home has EVERYTHING you could possibly need and then some! From 3 years old to 70 years old, we all loved it and had the best family vacation without being on top of each other. The boardwalk to the beach is a bit longer than I am used to, but it was very nice to walk over the dunes. The view was breathtaking from the top deck, the enclosed porch was so relaxing and the pool area was great for hanging out while playing all the games - ping pong, connect four, cornhole, pickleball. . . The pool and hottub were even cleaned during the week! Toys and Beach gear were a huge bonus for us also. The fenced in dog area is so convenient with easy access from all floors. We used the elevator to bring in all our suitcases and groceries, which saved alot of backache. We had a leak under the sink and someone was there within 20 minutes to fix it! I would highly recommend The Salty Pickle!!! 5 stars
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10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

One of our best picks yet!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: There’s not enough room to describe how wonderful our trip was. It was a two week stay, and still was so hard to leave. The Salty Pickle is about halfway between the island entrance and the state park, but we were so busy with the hot tub, pool, ping pong, pickle ball - yes, the only pickle ball court on the island, and it was all ours! The elevator was perfect for those who couldn’t handle the steps, and of course the kitchen was amazing with anything you would need (but the food)- two refrigerators, two stoves, and two dishwashers, and an ice maker on the first floor. We rode bikes and even though we weren’t directly on the beach, we had the perfect view from the kitchen and the hot tub, to watch the sunset! Our only issue was that the pool was loosing water and had to be filled several times. We were extremely impressed with the generous ‘welcome bag’ from the management. Thanks for that and for being very helpful and polite with our calls and requests both before and after our arrival. GCVP is the one to call for The Salty Pickle on your next trip to SGI. Can’t wait to see you again next year!
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

A Wonderful House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Salty Pickle is absolutely wonderful!!! You can tell the owners care about the property and its upkeep. It has a great layout with main living/kitchen on the top floor, with all bedrooms and another living area on the middle floor. It is worth mentioning that with the kitchen and main living on the top floor, there are a lot of stairs to climb. It didn't bother our family, but is something to note. We really enjoyed the pickle ball court, as well as all the other amenities provided. The owner, and rental company, provide pretty much everything you can think of, besides food! Gulf Coast was great to work with and quick to address one issue we ran into. The house was very clean and beautifully decorated. The outdoor living spaces are fantastic, with two of the levels having shaded lounge areas, which were a wonderful reprieve from the sun. We didn't bring any dogs with us, but appreciated that there weren't any lingering animal smells on any of the furniture. There is a gated dog run next to the house that would be quite useful if you plan on bringing your pup! The only critiques are that the bedrooms/bathrooms are on the small side (it didn't bother us much bc we basically just used them to sleep and shower, but of note if you're someone who hangs out in your room or plan to utilize a pack n play/bassinet for small children) and the walkway to the beach area is quite long and narrow (again, quite a few steps and difficult to carry larger items like a kayak to the beach). With that said, we all agreed we would NOT hesitate to rent the Salty Pickle again for our next visit to SGI!
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10/10 Excellent

Great Vacation Home for Families and Pets!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great experience at the Salty Pickle! House was clean and close to beach. There was a ton of room for family members and we loved the pickle ball court!
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10/10 Excellent

Perfect spot for our family vacation!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Salty Pickle was a perfect place for our vacation this year. We had a pretty big group including some friends of our kids and a dog but we had plenty of space and things to do. The bunkbed room was great for the boys and with the pickleball court, corn hole, pool and ping pong there was always something for people to do. Everything was nice and all the details and were thought of, which made the stay feel very easy. We'll definitely be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

The Pickle is a Perfect Place!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a family of 13 at The Pickle for the week of July 4th. What a perfect house, perfect bedroom set up for us, easy walk to the beach on private walk, and a pickle ball court that kept us sweating all week. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Wonderful Experience

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The owner of this property was so so kind as well as the property management company! If I could give 10 stars - I would without hesitation ~
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10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

Vacation Dream Home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Salty Pickle is the ultimate Vacation Home! You can see the amenities which are many. We had 4 seniors, adult children and grandchildren and the house was perfect for all! We didn't have any problems, so didn't need to contact the management company, but I called a few times prior with questions, and they answered the phone on the lst ring and answered the questions promptly, being very familiar with the house. The house and outside areas, were sparkling clean upon arrival! We thank you for a great experience!
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10/10 Excellent

Trula M.

Perfect vacation rental!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Many reviewers have already commented on how nice the home is, that is, solid furniture, comfortable beds, attractive decor, well equipped kitchen, a plethora of recreational equipment (all in great shape) and so on. I agree with all of that (overall it is exceptionally done) but what I appreciated as much is the layout. We spend time at the beach with family at least once a year. Generally there are 8-10 of us. We have rented several homes with 4 or 5 bedrooms that meet our “sleeping needs”. But what is different and special about the Salty Pickle is the layout. There are several places where everyone can get together in one big group or break up into smaller groups. For example, the teens don’t want to sit around at night with their parents and grandparents so having space where they can congregate separately is really nice. The decks are quite large with ample comfortable seating and there are three directly connected to the house and one downstairs in the recreational area. If you are coming with a crowd, just rent it. You won’t regret your choice. And our experience with Gulf Coast Properties was equally satisfying.