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Property grounds
TV, books
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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St. George Island, FL
  • Place, St. George Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sikes Cut
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, St. George Lighthouse
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. George Island

Located in Plantation within a 5-minute walk of St. George Island Beach, this cottage is within a mile (2 km) of Sikes Cut. The cottage includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sikes Cut - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • St. George Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • St. George Island Visitor Center - 16 min drive - 7.4 miles
  • Carrabelle Beach - 43 min drive - 31.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Paddy's Raw Bar - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪BJ's Pizza and Subs - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Harry A's Restaurant and Night Club - ‬18 min drive

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!
NEWLY UPDATED!
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
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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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

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

2527-253475

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is situated in Plantation within a short 4-minute walk of St. George Island Beach and also 19 minutes on foot from Sikes Cut. You'll also find St George Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse nearby.

Will I be able to park at Waterfront! Easy Beach Access - 2 FREE BIKE RENTALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY!?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Waterfront! Easy Beach Access - 2 FREE BIKE RENTALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY!?

At this beachfront cottage, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, a beach view in some cottage, as well as tennis.

Are there hot tubs at Waterfront! Easy Beach Access - 2 FREE BIKE RENTALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at Waterfront! Easy Beach Access - 2 FREE BIKE RENTALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY!?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this cottage.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Waterfront! Easy Beach Access - 2 FREE BIKE RENTALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY!?

Yes, every cottage at Waterfront! Easy Beach Access - 2 FREE BIKE RENTALS INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY! comes with a balcony and some offer beach views.

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon P.

Great 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: This is my second time to rent this house and I love it! Beautiful inside and out, and well stocked with everything you need for a vacation!
Verified

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

Tarpon Lookout

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: Lovely house in ideal location..on the bay with short walk to the beach. Beautiful sunsets at the nearby Cut. I'm
Verified

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aaron P.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
My biggest complaint was the initial communication and cleanliness. Communication is that this property is managed by a real estate company who list it on VRBO but doesn't use VRBO for any of its initial communication. They sent an email with the details that sadly went into my spam folder. It was sorted after we got there but would be nice to get a follow up VRBO message or a reach out the day before telling to look for this. I dislike the third-party listing as it seems misrepresented with VRBO's policy. The second issue was when we arrived the place didn't seem like it had been clean sufficiently. There was a note from a prior guest thanking the owners and the place seemed like it needed a good thorough cleaning. Curtains were stained, the toilet had some hair leftover in it, and the floor/bathrooms where suspiciously mold looking. Our checkin and the cleanliness was what tanked the review. The place was amazing and was overall pleased with the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

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
From a partner site

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.
Verified

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
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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.
From a partner site

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!
From a partner site

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
From a partner site

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!

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