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

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Private pool, personal boat ramp + dock space, canal, spacious waterfront home
Enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skis or boating from your private launch!
PRIVATE BOAT RAMP — in your back yard, for you only! Sunrises from your deck.
Evenings on the water while grilling fresh fish, caught right off the dock!

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 122644 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Saint George Island, FL
  • St. George Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • St George Lighthouse
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • St. George Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Canal Front

1 King Bed

Canal Front

1 King Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Pool Front

1 King Bed

Pool Front

2 Single Bunk Beds

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

🐟 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. For 125 years, seven generations of our family have called this slice of paradise our home. We've owned properties on St. George Island since the 1960's, and lifetimes of memories have been enjoyed in our island homes for decades. So, we're excited to continue that rendition, through our new home, "FISHIN' TRADITION".

Property manager

Valerie & Krista Miller

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please include ages of children. All ages welcome!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Eviction possible for failure to provide pet info.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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.

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

About the area

St. George Island

Located in St. George Island, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Saint George Island, FL

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 holiday 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 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

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

Great Location!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4/10 Poor

Jaime G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Graham D.

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

Great

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 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

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

8/10 Good

Charles M.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Valerie & Krista Miller

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Our family has resided on this coast for over 122 years, and we hope you love it as much as we have -- for seven generations! Book your memories with Fishin' Tradition + Island Charters for special rates!

Why they chose this property

We've owned properties on St. George Island since the early 1970's, and rented them out to many fine folks for over thirty years before they were regrettably sold. So, we're excited to continue that rendition, through our new home, "FISHIN' TRADITION".

LET'S TALK CANCELLATIONS... A full, 100% refund will be given if cancellation is made 2 weeks prior to your check-in date. Cancellations made 7 days prior to your check in date will receive a 50% refund. And to save us all from any headaches, we encourage our guests to purchase trip insurance, which is very reasonably priced compared to any of us losing our hard-earned money.

Travel Tip: If you choose to bypass booking through a service or online, or find you're unable to add travel insurance after making the reservation, coverage can still be independently purchased for your trip, within a reasonable timeframe. I'm happy to suggest options. The peace of mind is priceless, especially during Florida's unpredictable hurricane season.

We look forward to hosting you!

What makes this property unique

BRING THE BOAT -- We'll keep ya afloat! Our property hosts one of the few private boat ramps on the island, which is all yours when you rent with us! No one else is permitted to use this treasured amenity while you're a guest in our vacation home -- it's all yours! The adjacent dock spans the entire waterfront, and includes a fish cleaning table with fresh water and a boat house with a sun deck*.

And don't worry, we're not too far away so we can be available to handle any issues that may arise during your stay, and you will have our direct number to call 24/7.

We often offer package deals with weekly reservations, so check out ISLAND CHARTERS Fishing and Guide Service for fishing, sightseeing and much more! Ask about the 2023 specials...

We look forward to hosting your group and making your vacation your most memorable yet!

*The boat house sun deck is being renovated, but should be available, depending on when you book your reservation.

Languages:

English, Spanish