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Nestled amongst the trees on St. George Plantation's bay side, Tarpon Lookout offers a serene retreat with a shared boardwalk and dock overlooking the bay and easy beach access via the adjacent nature trail. Enjoy community amenities like multiple pools, tennis courts, pickleball courts, fitness center and grill in your private grilling area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

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About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront! Easy Beach Access - 2 FREE BIKE RENTALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY!

Welcome to Tarpon Lookout!
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Easy Beach Access - 2 FREE BIKE RENTALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY!
This secluded, yet convenient property offers the best of both worlds. Nestled amongst the trees on the bay side of St. George Plantation, Tarpon Hideout offers a shared boardwalk/dock on the bay and easy beach access via the adjacent nature trail the the beach. Features include 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, screen porch, grilling area, outside shower and much more.
St. George Plantation offers community amenities including; multiple pools, tennis courts, pickleball, fitness center and more.

BED SIZES: 2K, 1Q, 2T

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

2527-253475

About the neighborhood

Located on the beach, this cottage is in Plantation, a neighborhood in St. George Island. St. George Lighthouse and Dixie Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include St George Lighthouse and Orman House Historic State Park. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
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St. George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 10.9 km
  • St. George Island Visitor Center - 16 min drive - 10.9 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 17 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Carrabelle Beach - 41 min drive - 50.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Pizza and Subs - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mango Mike’s - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Waterfront! Easy Beach Access - 2 FREE BIKE RENTALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Waterfront! Easy Beach Access - 2 FREE BIKE RENTALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront! Easy Beach Access - 2 FREE BIKE RENTALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront! Easy Beach Access - 2 FREE BIKE RENTALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront! Easy Beach Access - 2 FREE BIKE RENTALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Plantation cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. George Island Beach and Sikes Cut. St George Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Waterfront! Easy Beach Access - 2 FREE BIKE RENTALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Will G.

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

Great House

This is a great house that was nice and clean. Beds were comfortable and the rooms were very spacious. My family and I really enjoyed the Tarpon Lookout and I recommend you try it for yourself.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Emiliya C.

Beautiful nature and great house

Rating Details: 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 situated in a very nice gated community.We enjoyed fishing at the dock, walking to the beach, riding bikes and relaxing at the beautiful backyard. We also had access to the community pools. Highly recommend the house,management company and visiting St.George island.

8/10 Good

Barbara P.

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

Relaxing and convenient

Like most rental properties, some idiosyncrasies, e.g. beds very high, hard to figure out which light switches controlled which lights. Overall, good layout for 3 couples or 2 with some kids. great location, well stocked with kitchen equipment, dishes etc. Easy walk to beach. Good WiFi.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Janet W.

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

Peaceful surroundings on the bay

The views are beautiful. The house was lacking a few things, like an icemaker and storage space for staples you would bring when staying at a home with a kitchen. Many of the lighting fixtures had burnt out bulbs. The TV was difficult to navigate and had no local channels. The dock is in desperate need of repair. With a little TLC this house would be perfect. The rental company did an excellent job at communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ann G.

Lovely Home and Peaceful Location

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 wanted a quiet weekend with access to a pool.A day without internet gave us the quiet - we read, fished from the dock and swam in the community pool. Discovered a leak in the roof the first night during a rainstorm. Jan in the rental office was super helpful and kept us informed of when people were coming to deal with these issues. Wish there was a toaster.
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10/10 Excellent

Terri B.

Great Get Away!

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. Great place to go and relax! Enjoyed the ocean and sand! The weather was perfect. We bought fresh seafood from the seafood truc to prepare at house- it was delicious.
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8/10 Good

Tammy B.

Memorial Day Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home is beautiful. There was an issue with the refrigerator leaking but the rental company fixed it immediately. We enjoyed the large porches on both levels of the home. Living area could be bigger but did not go to the beach to stay inside. Was very excited about the dock out to the bay. However, be careful as the path was not cut back, and grass was growing up through the dock. When we got to the landing the gate was broken off leading down the steps to the water and the bench for you to sit on was rotten on the side. Some of the planks leading out to the water had holes in them that you had to step over. In my profession, this could be a hazard for renters.
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8/10 Good

David F.

Great place for a family!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved the house. Kayaks were a huge plus. Only thing I would add is they need to add a few things to the kitchen (spatula, tongs, more paper towels). Overall is was great!
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10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

July 2023

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: Very much enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad W.

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

St. George Island

Get place and nice get away
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brian F.

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

Great stay great place great management

Everything was great and clean . My family had a great time. The only downside was the dock decking was pretty hazardous with exposed nails everywhere and poorly repaired . You think for the community it was in that they would care more about the dock, especially with three people sharing the dock. I had to worry about my twin little girls getting splinters in their feet or stabbing their toes on the 1 inch nails exposed. Also some sort of trap door to a staircase is super hazardous and the bench on the end can’t even take anybody’s weight. That was the downside and why I didn’t give five stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul and Liliana R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent bay front location in St. George Island Plantation. House is set back in the pines, in a very tranquil setting, with great separation from the neighbors and bay views through the trees. Check in at the management office was friendly and quick. The house was clean and comfortable for my family of 6, with three large bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms. Kitchen was reasonably well equipped for cooking meals, and dining areas at the table and kitchen island accommodated everyone. The WiFi was fast and reliable, allowing for streaming movies through the smart TVs. The Gulf-side beach is a short walk across the street, or a quick bike or drive to the parking for the beach and jetty at Sikes cut. Out back of the house, it’s a short walk down the path to the bayside dock, where you can fish or check out the wildlife in and out of the water. We saw plenty of fish, crabs, ospreys, and even dolphins cruising in and around the docks. It’s also a great place to launch kayaks or canoes. Also, great sunset views from the dock or from the upper deck of the house. One word of caution - there are no side rails on the dock, so be careful with young kids - and the bench at the end had some loose boards, but I still enjoyed sitting there. Overall, the house, location on SGI, and setting was perfect for us, and seemed a good value as compared to other options in the area. We would not hesitate to stay here again!
Sunset on the bay
Looking at the back of house from dock
Driveway entrance to house
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly E.

Tarpon Lookout is a Gem

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 stay at Tarpon Lookout. Spacious floor plan, appealing decor, beautiful bay view, and convenient pool access!