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Fishin Tradition

Riverside holiday home with private pool and kitchen

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Tucked away on a protected canal, Fishin' Tradition offers the ultimate island retreat. With a private boat ramp and dock in the backyard, you can easily launch boats or simply enjoy fishing from your own property. The home features four decks with views of the surrounding waters, where you can hear waves crashing while lounging by the pool or enjoying meals cooked on one of two grills.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms8 bathroomsSleeps 12246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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.

Fishin Tradition

🐟 Welcome to Fishin’ Tradition — Your Waterfront Escape

Fishin’ Tradition is truly a one-of-a-kind waterfront home, with a rare bonus feature that could be a game-changer for the boaters and fishermen in your group --  your own private boat launch, right in the backyard.

Bring the boat, jet ski, kayak, paddleboard, canoe, or tubes and enjoy effortless access to the bay, just steps away. Come and go as you please, tie up between adventures, and leave your boat in the water overnight if you’d like. This is coastal living done right.

Located on a deep-water canal on the west end of the island at 788 West Bayshore Drive, this home is:

Minutes from Sikes Cut and the island bridge — two local honey holes!



Just 8 short blocks to town



An easy 5-minute walk to the beach



🏡 Space for Everyone (and everything!)

This spacious home offers four private master suites, each with its own full bathroom, shower and private access, all on the first flight:

3 King bedrooms



1 Bunk room with four twin beds



Plus a queen sleeper sofa upstairs 



5 Bathrooms 



Every bedroom opens to a deck overlooking either the bay and canal or the sparkling pool below — perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets. The home includes FREE WiFi, cable, and Roku Smart TVs in every bedroom, as well as the living room.

🍽️ Gather, Relax & Make Memories

The open-concept top floor features a fully stocked kitchen and relaxing living area — ideal for gathering, sharing meals, and swapping fish stories. Natural light fills the space, and dolphin and manatee are often seen frolicking in the canal below. Enjoy the morning sunrise peeking over the horizon from one balcony, and watch the sunset paint the sky from another.

Keyless entry on the first landing makes arrival easy — no keys to juggle, even for the kids. 

The property is very safe, surrounded by nature on every side, with a lot between the home and the closest (part-time) local resident.

⚓ Outdoor Living at Its Best

Outside you’ll enjoy:

More privacy than typical island properties 



A dock spanning the length of the property



Private boat ramp on deep water canal



Enough parking for two RVs, boat trailers, a bounce house and a small circus act 



Covered parking under the house to accommodate 3 large SUV's



Two large picnic tables on the covered breezeway



Fish-cleaning table on the dock, with two sinks and water faucet with hose



Gas grill and charcoal grill



Plenty of space to relax, grill, and enjoy island time



Lots of open space around the property for fur babies to play catch and run like the wind, away from crowds, as free as they'll ever be... and with limited traffic. 



🌴 Locally Owned. Deeply Rooted.

Fishin’ Tradition is owned by a local mother-daughter duo whose family roots on St. George Island date back to the 1800's, with seven generations born and raised right here. Hosting guests has been a family tradition for decades, and we’re excited to continue it with this special home.

Whether you’re here to fish, boat, beach, or simply slow down and soak in the island vibe, we’re honored to host you.

🎣 Book your memories at Fishin’ Tradition — where the fish bite, the stories flow, and the traditions continue.





⛵ FLOAT PLAN: ADDITIONAL INFO FOR BOATERS: 

BRINGING YOUR BOAT? This canal is the most protected channel, so leaving your boat in the water all week is no problem. 

LOCATION: End of the canal, with little boat traffic, if any.  

MOORING WHIPS: Tidal changes are not an issue. 

BOAT SIZE:  Several fishing guides with offshore vessels in the 25-32' range also depart from a connecting canal on lower tides. 

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE:  Your host is also a fishing guide and can assist with navigating tidal schedules.  

RAMP SIZE: The ramp is wide enough to accommodate boats at least 9'+ wide, with dock space for two 25-30+ foot vessels.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Massage
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 99 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

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

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • 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
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Leave all towels on the bathroom floor, separate the white towels from the colored towels. Strip the bedding and leave sheets and pillow cases on the bed.
Please don't rearrange the house, but if you MOVE ANY FURNITURE or decor, return every item back to the original location, inside and out. Cleaners don't have time or man-power to move items back.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

We prefer a Saturday to Saturday booking during the busy season, but will consider all reservation requests. Please call ahead for custom bookings.
The boat dock sun deck is currently being renovated and we ask that it is used at your own risk. No more than 4 people should be on the deck.
If you need to wash linens during your stay, please do not mix the white items with the colored materials, as they will dye the white linens.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 99 kg per pet)
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!

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

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About the area

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Saint George Island, FL

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • St. George Island Visitor Center - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Port St. Joe Beach - 48 min drive - 66.6 km
  • Indian Pass Beach - 51 min drive - 69.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Red Pirate - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Parrot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eastpoint Beer Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Pizza and Subs - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fishin Tradition have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Fishin Tradition pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Fishin Tradition?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fishin Tradition?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fishin Tradition?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fishin Tradition located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of St. George Island Beach, St. George Lighthouse and St. George Island Visitor Center. Bryant Patton Bridge and St. George Island Fishing Pier are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Fishin Tradition Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kellie M.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Over all decent stay

Caught lots of fish. Great location. Friendly and responsive property managers. Stayed last November.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

B

Very nice home; beautifully and tastefully decorated! Nice comfy beds, refreshing swimming pool. Dock needs some repairs, but we had fun fishing off of it! Having 5 bathrooms was amazing! Wonderful family dinners and game times around the large dining table! Loved our vacation!
Sunset view including the back of the house from the fishing dock
Sunset view including the canal from the private dock
Sunrise view from my bedroom deck
Rainbow after a brief rain. Beautiful trees and blue sky!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

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

Dawn A.

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Tammy G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We never got to check in after driving 7 hours, host never sent code and only after we had booked another place did they call and try to make it right. Was very disappointed with the whole thing. Outside was run down.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenna F.

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

We had a great time!

Great property and a great location! Will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jovita W.

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

JWVacay

Arrival for check in was 5 but they were still cleaning at 7:30 not their fault but previous check out I guess ? House was very nicely decorated and had everything we needed - I would say outside was shabby chicWorn decks and pool was in need of repair and porch furniture was very old and lounge chairs were not safeIt was quiet and close to everything - pool was wet and comfortable temp - would come again
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

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

Jason L.

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

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

Brent P.

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

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

8/10 Good

Melissa P.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

robert c.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

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

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

8/10 Good

Peter P.

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

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

Graham D.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Debra M.

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

Fisherman's Paradise

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Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L., Gainesville, Florida, United States

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

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

6/10 Okay

Pat E.

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

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

Holley T.

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

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

JENIFER F.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Kimberly C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Neal M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location

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

6/10 Okay

Terri W.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

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