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Buddha Beach! Family-Friendly, Dogs Ok! Private Pool & more!

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, video games, DVD player, ping pong
Terrace/patio
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
St. George Island, Florida
  • St. George Island Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • St. George Lighthouse
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • St George Lighthouse
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

St. George Island

With a stay at this vacation home in St. George Island (East End), you'll be a 4-minute walk from St. George Island Beach and within a 5-minute drive of St. George Island Visitor Center. .This vacation home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from St. George Lighthouse and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Bryant Patton Bridge.

What's nearby

  • St. George Island Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • St. George Island Fishing Pier - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Pelican Reef - 11 min drive - 7.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Poppi D's Florida Grill & Pies - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬3 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.

Buddha Beach! Family-Friendly, Dogs Ok! Private Pool & more!

Get into a zen state of mind at Buddha Beach!

A family vacation on St. George Island is all about fun, sun and relaxation. At Buddha Beach, you’ll find all this and more!

The open living/dining/kitchen is bright, airy and accommodating. A large, spacious and fully stocked kitchen with ample counter space makes preparing and cooking meals a breeze. Eat in at the breakfast bar and dining room table, or enjoy a meal outdoors in the sun at the picnic table downstairs. A convenient laundry room is located just past the kitchen, with a full size washer and dryer. You will also find an ample supply of beach towels for your use (bonus!). The living room offers additional sleeping with a Queen size sleeper sofa and a gathering place for the family with a flat screen TV, DVD player and CD stereo. Sliding glass doors open onto a covered and furnished deck overlooking the private swimming pool and out towards the Gulf of Mexico.

Turning West from the living room is a small office space with printer set up, for those of you who still have to work on vacation! A large master suite with King bed can be found just past the office area. This bedroom has plenty of room for young children who need to be closer to parents or guardians, and we are happy to provide a pack-n-play for those in need. The private bathroom has a bathtub/shower.

Turning East from the living room is a convenient hall bathroom with double sinks and large, tiled shower. This bathroom is shared with the main living space and East bedroom. The East bedroom is large enough to hold 2 twin beds and 1 Queen bed, a great space for teenagers or even a small family.

Upstairs is a private Queen bedroom and private bathroom with large, tiled shower. This room is away from the hustle and bustle and is best suited for those who sleep in! Just past the Queen bedroom is another Master suite. This master has a King sized bed and private bathroom with double sinks and tiled shower. The comfortable King bed looks out toward the Gulf of Mexico and has the added enjoyment of a large, private balcony that overlooks the pool. This is a great place to watch the sun rise over the Gulf or enjoy a quiet afternoon of sunbathing.

The convenience of under-house concrete parking and covered entry make unloading and loading an easy task. As you round the corner from the front entry, you will find a large fish cleaning station with sink and gas grill. An exterior door, also accessible from the foyer, will open to a room filled with fun activities to include a ping pong table, corn hole, beach and pool gear as well as bicycles for the group! There’s no better way to explore the Island than the bike path which extends east and west from our location. Average bicycle rentals can cost you up to $40 per week, per bicycle. We happily provide bicycles at no additional charge for your convenience and enjoyment!

The large, fenced pool area is gated from the stairwell and carport for added safety but please be mindful to keep an eye on the little ones. The carport entry leads you into a covered deck space with a hot/cold enclosed shower and tiki bar area where you can relax in the shade as you watch over the kids swimming in the private pool. For colder months, pool heat is available for an additional $400 + tax fee. We also allow up to 2 medium size dogs with advance permission for a $200 + tax fee.

Beach access is an easy stroll along paved roads to a community beach boardwalk, about a 4-5 minute walk away. Not only is the Gulf just a short walk or bike ride away, you may also enjoy visiting the Apalachicola Bay via the East Hole public bay access 3 blocks East.

Beds: 2 Kings, 2 Queens, 2 Twins, 1 Queen sleeper sofa

Our home requires a 7-night minimum stay during all seasons.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, games, and a tennis court on site. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, table tennis, and snorkeling nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Forgotten Shores Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Buddha Beach Less Than 500 Steps to Beach Family Friendly Pool
Buddha Beach Less Than 500 Steps to Beach Family Friendly Pool
Buddha Beach Less Than 500 Steps to Beach Family Friendly Pool
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Buddha Beach Less Than 500 Steps to Beach Family Friendly Pool
Buddha Beach Less Than 500 Steps to Beach Family Friendly Pool

Buddha Beach! Family-Friendly, Dogs Ok! Private Pool & more! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laureen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Buddha wonderful

Beautiful house for a large family. Kitchen was nicely equipped with everything we needed. All the amenities were amazing. Pool. Bikes. Etc. Memories to last a lifetime.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lea S.

Great location

This was the most equipped place we have stayed!! We could have left half our stuff at home.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would stay here again

The location was great-right by the road that leads to the beach. The kitchen was fully stocked. The back yard was fully fenced-easy for the dogs. Plenty of room-the rooms and bathrooms were a great size. The only thing I would change/improve would be the mattress on the pull out couch-the current is not something I would recommend sleeping on.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlisa B., Atlanta, GA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Soo much fun!

We visit SGI every year with 3-4 families and pick a different house each trip. Buddha Beach is now our number one favorite!! The property had everything we needed and more for a relaxing and super fun trip with 3 families and our 4-legged buddy. Although not on the beach, its a super short walk and there's a wagon to tote all your things. Would absolutely stay here again!!! Thanks so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy n Debbi D., Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation!

First time at Buddha Beach and we all loved it. Served all our needs. Well stocked with kitchen utensils etc. Beds were AMAZING!! Very very comfortable!! The kids spent most of their time in the pool. Very accommodating. Nice place!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in the Sun Girls Trip

Loved this house! Twelve girls stayed for the week. We had everything we could possibly want. Loved the bikes and all of the amenities! Great Week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place, very well done

Great stay with everything you would need for a great beach vacation. The only thing I would change is the location of the gate on the back steps. Would have been a little easier to just open the patio door to let the dog out.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

We had a great stay. House was clean and had everything we needed. Location was awesome, a short walk to the beach.
Stayed 20 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Baby's first beach trip

We really enjoyed our stay at the Buddha house! Myself, my husband, and our 10 mo old daughter used the larger bedroom on the third floor which worked perfectly. My inlaws and a friend were on the main floor. We would definitely use this house again and have even talked about renting it next year. The location is great, the pool area is semi-private just bc of the way the houses are built, and the house is perfect/functional. I have very few complaints. The main level floor appeared clean but after my daughter crawled around for a bit the first day her knees were black :/ so we mopped, if we hadn't had a crawling child we literally would've never had an issue. I wish there was a second couch in the living room instead of the two wood chairs, they're comfortable enough but another couch would've been much better for lounging in the evening. The vacuum in the laundry room has seen better days and had minimal suction, again, not a big deal but with a crawling child I had to vacuum frequently. I should have brought my own vacuum and left behind all the beach stuff we packed that was already included! Make sure you read the list of included items at the house, we definitely over-packed bc I didn't reread the list while packing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Missy W., Greenback, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness

The best place for a couples getaway!

We loved Buddha Beach! We were a group of 4 couples and this house was perfect for our group. Well stocked with anything you can imagine needing, and the house was beautifully upgraded. Super comfortable beds and furniture. We loved having the bicycles available for the island rides, and really enjoyed all the outdoor seating. It was lovely being able to see both the bay and the ocean from the main floor. We also were completely enchanted by the citrus garden and all the fruit in the yard. This home made an extremely stormy week at the beach into a great trip to reminisce, cook, play some games, and enjoy all the covered outdoor areas to enjoy the sound of rain on the tin roof. Thanks for allowing us to spend time in your lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P., Cumming GA

Liked: Cleanliness

this was a great place will book this house again

could not ask for anything more 4 couples we each had are own bathroom and the house was big enough for all us, will book this home again next year. Thanks
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jesse L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place to relax and bike

Excellent place to stay that is well equipped, clean, and spacious! The included bikes were a good perk. We would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carmen Q., FLEMING ISLAND

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway!

Great location and property! Plenty of space for our large family. Bikes were a big hit too!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Priceless Family Getaway

First let me say we definitely plan on coming back!’ Everything about our trip was wonderful! From the start the communication was excellent between us and Jaime. All our questions were answered quickly and patiently. We found the house to be very well stocked with most anything you might need... including an emergency kit with most any necessary item you may have forgotten! We truly enjoyed the heated pool and the pool toys were a favorite for our grandchildren! The house was very clean, comfy and welcoming. The outdoor deck was fun for games or early coffee! Our grandson did his virtual classes at the desk nook area which cut down on distractions!! Even though The beach is just a short walk away we recommend a wagon or push cart of some kind ( there is one in the downstairs but we used our spending dollars and ordered a pull wagon). Make sure you bring a bucket for shells! We kept pretty busy between the pool and the beach so did not have a chance to enjoy the bikes! But next trip we will for sure!!! The high chair and pack and play really came in handy for the 2 year old! We ate all our meals in the house ( except pizza of course from BJs!) There are plenty of utensils, pots, pans, bowls, etc for any cooking needs!! BTW: Dails Seafood truck has delicious crab cakes and plenty of other sea food choices! Thank you for sharing your lovely home!!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

tonya w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week

It was a great place to stay. We really enjoyed everything about the house. It was a great restful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Christa H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love buddah beach

We enjoyed our stay very much. The pool was serviced twice while we were here. BBQ grill needed a new propane tank and after calling the property manager it was replaced within a couple of hours. I would love to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Vacation Home

Great place for a family vacation on St George Island. House was exactly as advertised. Our family had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lucie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

We’ve stayed here the past two years. We love it! It’s beautiful, clean, and very spacious.

It was a great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leighann M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Spring Break Vacation Spot

WOW! What a beautiful home, well-stocked kitchen, and loved having bicycles, beach towels, and gorgeous backyard pool (heated!) We especially appreciated your management company, specifically Jamie who was extremely helpful with our many requests. We will definitely come back for beautiful St. George Island. (We almost self-quarantined there!) :)
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

asa M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing beach get away!!

We had a great stay at this beautiful vacation home. The pool was wonderful and the beach was just a few steps away! The house was very clean and spacious! We enjoyed all the toys and had a fun ping pong tuornament during our stay! Highly recommend this vacation home and hope to have the privilege to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Penn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Buddha beach house was great!!

We had a wonderful family vacation at the Buddha Beach house. The house was everything we could have wanted. Bikes were great to get around the island. I would also suggest renting a golf cart, we had my elderly father with us, it was great for him to tool around in. The house was well supplied, pool was great to chill out in while taking a break from the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Darla L., United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house

The house is very nice. We had a couple of issues with the tvs and dvrs working and the property manager went out of her way to be sure everything was working. She was very responsive and helpful. The house is well stocked, especially the kitchen. It was great to have enough pans, plates, etc. The dryer had to go through 3 cycles to get anything dry, so be sure you don't intend to do a lot of laundry. The walk to the beach was farther than I expected from descriptions I read. If you have little ones you need to reserve a golf cart for the week. You actually have to cross two roads to get to the beach which was a challenge with little ones and all our stuff. The pool is nice, but the contract said we would have pool maintenance twice a week and no came the whole time. By the end of the week it was quite dirty. The pool area is fabulous with lots of room for everyone to enjoy, even the dog. Overall I would say it's a nice, well stocked house but a little too far from the beach for me.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lucie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our stay

It is the perfect vacation getaway! We loved it and plan to go back. It is beautiful and immaculate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Rachel O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Buddha beauty

Excellent property. Dryer too small and not enough bath towels
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

John D.

March 2019

Great property, perfect location and excellent customer service from Jamie and team. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019