House in Eastpoint, FL

Pet friendly, minutes from beach, downtown!

Pet friendly, minutes from beach, downtown!

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Back of house
Front, from circular driveway
Front
View through master b/r sliding door w/ocean in background (3 min walk to beach)
Side of house with fish-cleaning station

Overview of Pet friendly, minutes from beach, downtown!

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6173 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check out the area

Eastpoint, FL
  • Popular LocationSt. George Lighthouse9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt George Lighthouse15 min walk
  • Popular LocationPelican Reef14 min drive
  • AirportTallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)94 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Master bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

In master bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Pet friendly, minutes from beach, downtown!

'Aargh House' - our cedar paradise

The ideal location of this home features both privacy and the convenience to all the island's amenities. Relax in the enclosure of oak, pine and palm, yet still be able bike or walk 3 short blocks to the grocery, restaurants and shops. When it's time for a swim, just slip out your backyard down your private path and shortcut toward the beach which is only a 3-minute walk away.

This uniquely designed, multi-level home is extremely spacious, with a large open living area featuring a hardwood floor, a dramatic vaulted ceiling, skylights, a 46'' HDTV with cable/Blu-ray and comfortable furniture, incl. queen sleeper. If you are cooking in the kitchen, you can still be part of the conversation and fun, as the kitchen is open to the living and dining area. Enjoy your meals indoors or out, as the tiled dining room opens onto a large 40' X 12' sun-drenched, partially covered deck equipped for ultimate relaxation and sun worshiping. If it gets too hot there, simply take a break and relax in the palm tree shaded hammock in the tree grove next to the bbq pit.

Up three steps from the living area are two spacious bedrooms (queen beds) with 32' HDTVs/DVDs and shared bathroom in the hallway. Up the flight of stairs is the light-filled master bedroom and bath. Have a glass of wine on your private deck with its view of the Gulf, then keep your sliding screened door open and let the sound of the ocean lull you to sleep.

The very private outdoor hot-and-cold shower is great after a day at the beach, or just for cooling off.

Make sure you bring Rover to this pet friendly home. He'll enjoy relaxing in his 10' x 10' covered outdoor pen after a run on the beach.

Only 8 miles away, Apalachicola is a great day trip. In 2008, the National Trust for Historic Preservation named Apalachicola a Distinctive Destination: architecture, beautiful antebellum homes, a true working waterfront are some of the reasons for this award. Only 2 other Florida cities share this distinction, Key West and Fernandina Beach. Shop, eat, and tour this historic district of old Florida.

Keywords: Sheltered, pet-friendly, conveniently located, close to beach and bay

Property manager

Thomas and Tara Fracaro
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Ocean view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Max. 2, must register at time of booking

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

St. George Island

Located in St. George Island, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Dixie Theatre and John Gorrie State Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • St. George Lighthouse - 9 min walk
  • St George Lighthouse - 15 min walk
  • Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve - 8 min drive
  • Pelican Reef - 14 min drive
  • Dixie Theatre - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • Family Coastal Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - 9 min walk
  • Bar 98 - 9 min drive
  • The Beach Pit - 6 min walk
  • El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant - 9 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marc F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Arrgg house
Beautiful private property on St. George's Island. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place.
Loved the quiet neighborhood. Walking to the beach was very easy. Very well stocked kitchen. Best part - Dog friendly!
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house in great location.
This is a large home with 3 nice bedrooms. There was lots of room to walk the dog in the yard and neighborhood streets. We loved the big deck off the living room. Short walk to the beach. Check in and out was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Pirate’s Home ‘Arrgh House’
We love this house! This was our second stay. The house is tucked in the trees and has three decks with both sun and shade at different times of the day. My canvases and paint brushes spent a lot of time out side. There are little surprises to find in the yard (I won’t ruin it for you. ) A short walk to the beach, breakfast, pizza, ice cream… The bike paths are nice, lots of places to ride. We love it!
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

RHONDA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
My family loves SGI. We've been three times and our first opportunity staying at the Arrgh property. Everything in the description accurate. Love how the kitchen and family room opens as we like to cook most of our meals. My husband felt like it was his slice of paradise with the trees and garden for privacy. Can't wait come back. Frankfort, ky
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Thomas and Tara Fracaro

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Our family is scattered and we wanted to make a home where we can all get together and relax in the off-season. Life is short, right? The name 'Aargh House' -- yes, ok, beach, ships, pirates -- derived from the fact that during renovation we must have each said 'aargh' about 100 times a day as we searched high and low for misplaced tools, dripped paint and hammered our thumbs. Soon aargh turned into Aargh House which kept us laughing so the name stuck. Aargh House is a very very very fine house.

Why they chose this property

We had rented houses in St. George a few years in a row and loved the area. So one day we just started looking to buy and this house was a stunning find.

What makes this property unique

This is an architecturally beautiful home, with vaulted ceilings and skylights on a large lot. Technically, it's a corner lot, but the 'road' that is supposed to lead all the way to the beach is partially grown over and so acts as our second driveway. We carved a private path through it for a quicker walk to the beach.

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