Fool's Gold offers Gulf views from a private one acre lot, where you can watch the sunrise over coffee or catch a great sunset with afternoon drinks on the front porch. With an enclosed shower and camp style grill downstairs, there is plenty of room for outdoor fun. Enjoy beach access just two minutes away via deeded boardwalk, or explore St George Island State Park within walking distance.
Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
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About this property
Family Friendly. Very Clean. Local Friendly Owners. Beautiful Gulf View.
Across the street from the beach on a private one acre lot! Fool's Gold features Gulf views from the comfort of a newer home! The living area offers an open great room with large well stocked kitchen, spacious dining area, and comfy living room with a large flat screen TV and queen sleeper-sofa sectional. The front porch, right off the living area is great for watching the sunrise over morning coffee or catching a great sunset with afternoon drinks.
The master bedroom offers a king bed, flat screen TV, and private bath with double vanity and walk-in shower. There are two other bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with a twin over full bunk bed. Both bedrooms feature flat screen TV's. A full bathroom and laundry room with washer and dryer are also located right across the hall.
There is an enclosed shower with hot and cold water located right under the house for rinsing off your sandy toe's. Also downstairs, there is a camp style grill along with extra seating and games for the family. The yard has plenty of room to lay towels or blankets down at night for some great star gazing. There is a deeded beach access boardwalk just two driveways down from the house! Walking time is about two minutes at the most.
We provide a few beach chairs, floats, beach toys and an umbrella for your days under the sun.
It's all about the outdoors on St George Island and our property has plenty of room for parking, so don't shy away from the idea of bringing your boat or golf cart. We are 0.5 mile from the St George Island State Park. The park has a boat ramp, lots of beach access points with paved parking and public restrooms. You can also buy a pass from the Park for fishing the East End Cut. It's a great spot! There are some other fun features on the island! The bike path is just across the street from Fool's Gold. The park with basketball court and playground is 0.7 mile away. Also, climb the 92 steps to the top of the historic St. George Lighthouse for breathtaking 360 degree view of our delicate ecosystem: Apalachicola Bay Estuary, St. George Sound, Gulf of Mexico, Little St. George Island and St. Vincent Island.
NO SMOKING / NO PETS MINIMUM BOOKING AGE IS 25 MAXIMUM GUESTS IS 5 (This number includes children/babies)
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach loungers
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Games
TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
Near the sea
Things to do
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Optional golf privileges
Water sports equipment
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing 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)
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
Rules
A photo of your drivers license will need to be sent after booking. As well as a list of names and ages of everyone staying at the house.
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
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, a first aid kit 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
Located near the beach, this holiday home is in East End, a neighbourhood in St. George Island. St. George Lighthouse and Dixie Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling. Visit our St. George Island travel guide
Is Family Friendly. Very Clean. Local Friendly Owners. Beautiful Gulf View. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Family Friendly. Very Clean. Local Friendly Owners. Beautiful Gulf View.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Family Friendly. Very Clean. Local Friendly Owners. Beautiful Gulf View.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Family Friendly. Very Clean. Local Friendly Owners. Beautiful Gulf View.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Family Friendly. Very Clean. Local Friendly Owners. Beautiful Gulf View. located?
This family-friendly St. George Island holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of St. George Island Beach and Pelican Reef. St. George Lighthouse and Bryant Patton Bridge are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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We had a relaxing stay here. This property would be excellent for a family or larger group. Spacious and near the beach. We enjoyed the state park nearby. Host is quick to communicate and place was very clean.
Despite the name, Fool's Gold is a real find. The house is new and well-appointed. It was blissfully quiet in the evenings, comfortable through and through, and well thought out. Would definitely stay here again!
We are neighborhood ladies who were looking for a quiet beach trip to relax and kick back. We sat on the front porch with coffee/tea each day and watched the sunset on the front porch each night
In between, we went to the beach, shopped and ate delicious food. Trip was everything we hoped for and we thank our host for all she did for us.
The house was absolutely perfect! It sits on a beautiful wooded lot directly across from the ocean. Everything was up to clean and up to date. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils ,bowls ,pots & pans.
We had an absolutely lovely stay here! Our first time to SGI but definitely not our last. The home is beautiful and had everything we needed. Beds were super comfy. The walk to the beach isn’t bad and the privacy at this home is unmatched. Wooded lot on 3 sides. The home has beach chairs and 2 kayaks as well. Our 2 teenagers enjoyed having their own rooms. Lots of spices already there so check the house before you go shopping. The frying pans and sheet pans have seen better days, but we made it work. We would absolutely stay here again!
This was our third stay at Fool’s Gold. As in the past, everything was wonderful. Whenever we had a question Sarah was quick to respond. Great place to relax and enjoy the beach! We’ll be back again in the future.
It doesn’t get much better than this property! This is our second time staying here, and we will definitely be back again. It’s super clean and it has everything you could ever need for a beach vacation! The owners have done an excellent job!
We had a wonderful time at the property, which was spotless when we checked in - communication with owner was great and they were flexible with check out time to accommodate toddlers sleeping schedule . Thanks so much
This home was perfect for our trip, which included kids ranging from 2 to 10. We had a great time there and found the property well equipped with working appliances and comfortable beds. The walk to the beach was just as advertised and we would recommend this property for anyone interested in visiting St. George Island, especially if you are coordinating with a family camping at the State Park.
Our stay at Fools Gold was just right. The house is comfortable, very well equipped and nicely located on the island. Sarah, our host, was very friendly and easy to work with. We are looking forward to renting again next year!
We had an amazing trip. Kitchen was stocked just as we needed. Everything was very clean. Only wish there was an outdoor space for dinners but everything else met our expectations. Owner was always available for our questions. Thank you ! We would love to come back
We absolutely loved our week here at Fool’s Gold! The beach access is only a short 2/3 minute walk from the house and the beach is gorgeous. Great communication from the host, she was quick with a response to any questions that came up.We got to see some dolphins playing in the water while sitting on the front porch. There were hundreds of dragonflies, several bats, tree frogs, and lizards too.The state park is just a couple minutes down from the house and is worth the fee to get in for the day. My only complaint is that I didn’t want to leave! Definitely will look into coming back here in the future!
This house is just as advertised! It was perfect for our family of five. Very clean and furnished with all that we needed and more! So much room for parking under the house with plenty of room for cornhole while it was raining. Nice view of the Gulf when having morning coffee on the deck. Short 2 minute walk to a secluded beach. No need to get up before the sunrise to jockey for a spot to setup for the day! Great communication with the owner, especially when the storm knocks off the power and she calls the power company for you and lets you know when it should come back on! We loved our vacation and would definitely stay again!
Clean, comfy and close to the beach. The house has everything you will need. Plenty of dishes, utensils and towels. The covered parking under the house has an excellent outdoor shower for washing off after the beach. There were plenty of beach chairs and a few beach toys for the kids if you happen to need some. It was a short walk from the house to the private boardwalk that leads directly to the beach. Our only issue were the stairs that led up from the boardwalk (2 sets) and the stairs that led down to the sand. Just be mindful if you bring a cart, which we did. We just left to the side and carried what we had to the beach, so don’t overload your cart!
Awesome place. Exactly what was listed and exactly what we wanted/expected. Sarah was great before, during, and after the vacation. Will definitely stay again. Reviews say not close to beach....that is a lie....5 minute walk through private resident boardwalk deeded to the house. Yes you can see the water from the house, yes there is plenty of parking, yes there is everything you need, and if you have questions, Sarah will help you!
Our stay at Fools Gold was wonderful. This is a beautiful and clean home. The kitchen is well stocked, the bedrooms and beds are comfortable. The bathrooms are very clean. Communication with the owner was superior. The beach access is not described in detail. Beach access was described as only a short walk. This was correct, but the stairs involved to get over the sand dune and on beach was not mentioned. It is difficult to carry beach gear over both set steps. Luckily, the state park is just 1/2 mile down the road. They have several easily accesses to the beach, two with picnic tables and restrooms. Well worth the 6 per day per vehicle charge. We would definitely consider staying is this home again!
We had a great stay!
Superb house! Very comfortable & super clean! We would definitely stay again. There was easy access to everything on the island.
A few suggestions…
1. Coffee pot made great coffee, but took 30-40 minutes to brew
2. Porch is beautiful but would be spectacular if screened… mosquitoes are bad. I get it, it’s Florida but we used 3 cans of bug spray
3. TVs need updated.
Overall Beautiful Home!
Five Star House all the way!!!
Robert R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Verified traveller
11 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Not what I was expecting.
Overall, the home was nice and well kept. The beach access was not convenient as we had a handicapped veteran with multiple knee replacements. There were far too many stairs. The biggest issue I had was the cameras installed for “safety” that were pointed directly towards the porch/front door & directly into the living room window. If this would’ve been disclosed I never would’ve booked this home. I understand having security cameras as I have them at my home… however… having a rental I feel everyone is entitled to privacy, or at least the option.
St. George Island is the perfect place if
You like quiet, beautiful, beaches on a island not crowded with over development. Fools Gold is a beautiful home situated right across the road from the beach access. It’s literally a two min walk to a beautiful quite stretch of beach.
The home is very nicely decorated, and very well maintained. Surrounded by woods and very private. Front porch is awesome for morning coffee and enjoying the sunrise while looking over the torques waters of the Gulf. One mile away is a beautiful Florida State park. My wife
Says she could live in that house. The owners has always been very helpful and communicates well. Second time staying at Fools Gold and looking forward to going back.