Bayfront 5BR/4BA, Sleeps 10, Handi-cap Accessible w/ Pool & Elevator, Kayaks

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January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pool

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Washer

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Explore the area

St. George Island, Florida

St. George Island Beach
5 min walk
Sikes Cut
10 min drive
St George Lighthouse
11 min drive

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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.

FREE Beach Gear! Guests of this home will enjoy a complimentary beach gear credit toward items such as bicycles, kayaks, beach umbrellas and more!

Welcome to ‘The Big Picture’! It’s all about perspective and the beauty that surrounds this luxury home will persuade you to slow down and open your eyes to the exquisite natural setting that is St. George Island. Set against the backdrop of the Apalachicola Bay, this magnificent property boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 full baths and 2 half baths.

The first of 3 bedrooms on the first living level of the home, is a master suite with a cozy Queen bed and flat panel TV. Guests staying in this room have access to a private, covered balcony overlooking the driveway and a private master bath with claw-foot bathtub and a separate, tiled steam shower stall. Double sinks make your shared morning wake up convenient and efficient.

Two additional Queen bedrooms reside on the opposite end of the home, each with incredible views of the beautiful Bay marsh via a shared, screened-in porch…..a breathtaking spot to enjoy your morning coffee and greet the morning sun. Both bedrooms offer a flat-panel TV. Both bedrooms access a private bathroom with full bath/shower combination.

The large laundry room boasts brand new, top of the line washer/dryer and a full size laundry sink. You will also find a convenient morning bar with coffee maker and mini-fridge for those early morning risers.

Upstairs is the shared living area of the home as well as a fully accessible handi-capped bedroom and bathroom. This bedroom offers easy maneuverability with King bed, access to a private covered balcony overlooking the driveway and a beautifully tiled, large roll-in shower stall with specialty grab bars for your safety as well as a roll-in sink. Pine floors allow for easy movement into the open living space with high, beamed ceilings and plenty of natural lighting. Relaxing in the living room, you can enjoy a movie with family and friends on the large, flat panel TV with Netflix accessibility (please note, a personal account is required for Netflix) or simply take in the natural beauty of living Bayfront with clear views of bay waters from every window. Multiple doors open onto the large, Bayfront sundeck situated in the treetops, a wonderful place for birdwatching with ample opportunities for sightings of eagles, osprey and more!

The kitchen is a chef’s delight with stainless steel appliances, gas range and a large sink. A convenient pantry is available to store food items and the exceptional, 13-foot granite dining bar provides plenty of space to gather around and recount the days activities. A ½ bath is also available just past the kitchen.

A sleeping loft is located on the top floor of the home and overlooks the living room. This spacious loft offers 2 twins beds, with a convenient ½ bath, entertainment area with flat-panel TV and Roku, books, games and more!

Beautiful days are meant to be shared outdoors and ‘The Big Picture’ offers plenty of spaces to share! A large and private, screened-in swimming pool with a ADA certified pool lift for handicap needs (must be requested in advance), in a relaxing entertainment and lounge area will be waiting for you downstairs. A convenient and fun enclosed hot/cold outdoor shower and an Akorn grill/smoker sits poolside.

The dock is the perfect location to launch your kayak or canoe and explore the beauty of the Apalachicola Bay and surrounding coves. 2 kayaks are available at the property for your use and enjoyment. Please note, due to marsh land a boat cannot access the dock.

Elevator access is exterior and begins on the ground level, accessing each level of the home, to include the top floor loft bedroom. A fish cleaning station is located on the east side of the carport area.

The beach is a leisurely 7 minute stroll along the residential roads of the St. George Plantation.

Monthly Rates for January/February available
Beds: 1 Kings, 3 Queen, 2 Twins

This property is For Sale

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from St. George Island Beach. The vacation home includes amenities such as a private pool and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned home with private pool, kitchen, and washing machine
Amenities include an elevator
Onsite recreation includes tennis courts
Just a 5-minute walk from St. George Island Beach and 10 minutes by car from Sikes Cut

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and an elevator. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Forgotten Shores Properties

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Pool/Spa

Private pool
Shared/communal pool

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Ice maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster

Bedrooms

5 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

4.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Towels provided

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Games
Books
Stereo

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer
Near a laundromat

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible
Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

Near the sea
On the waterfront
Near a hospital
Near the bay

Things to do

Fitness facilities nearby
Kayaking on site
Golf on site
Tennis on site
Fishing nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Water tubing nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Surfing/body boarding nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Swimming nearby
Basketball nearby
Golf 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)

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

2389-144340

Bayfront 5BR/4BA, Sleeps 10, Handi-cap Accessible w/ Pool & Elevator, Kayaks Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

John M.

25 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The Big Picture: covered all the based

Our second time at this property and we loved it as much as the first time. Screened, Covered pool was perfect. Plenty of room for everyone. Only thing we missed is that there isn’t a big dining table where we could all sit down and eat together

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celia A.

27 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful home!

Our stay at The Big Picture was everything we could have asked for. Plenty of space, easy checkin, immaculately clean and very responsive management. We never went to the beach in the neighborhood, but enjoyed plenty of pool time. The weather was unbelievably hot, but the AC system worked well and staying inside was the perfect place to cool down. Very quiet and off the beaten path. Would absolutely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah M.

15 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Excellent stay. Well equipped with baby gear - utensils, pack and play, black out shades, high chair and baby gates. Very short walk to the beach and even shorter bike ride. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Walker F.

20 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to relax

We have stayed here 3 times and have enjoyed it. The house is big enough for our party but has several areas where you can enjoy peaceful solitude if you want. It is located on the bay side and provides an excellent view. The beach is not far away and the bike / pedestrian trails are great. Recommend having bicycles to see the entire Plantation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Deborah C.

5 Aug 2020

Family getaway

The house and pool were just perfect for our family to get away together during this pandemic. My husband and I and our two adult children and their families needed some beach time and fun together. The house is very beautiful and comfortable and grandchildren ages 15-8 loved the pool. Great access to beach which was perfect for being able to stay apart. Just was a little disappointed with the cleaning that should have been done during this time. We brought plenty of disinfectant though to be safe

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kate K., Tallahassee

6 Jul 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

An amazing and relaxing family vacation in a gorgeous home!

We had the most marvelous time. Amazing sunset views, elegant decor, comfy beds, great pool.... The Big Picture has is all! We just wish we could’ve stayed longer. Thank you so much!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Walker F.

23 Jun 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

A great experience

This is our second year renting this property. We love everything about the house and pool! The house is beautiful and welcoming. The improvements to the dock made our kayaking easier. The weather was so pleasant. We spent many hours relaxing on the screened-in porches, decks, and around the pool. The kitchen is a well-stocked dream. Our family has been somewhat separated due to the Covid-19 virus. It was very nice being able to see one another for a week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

3 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house!

We have been vacationing on SGI for 10 years - this by far is the most beautiful house yet. The kitchen is amazing, pool is immaculate, overall layout of the house is great. Jamie was excellent to work with, very responsive and super helpful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Walker F.

20 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

A Happily Situated House

Our stay at The Big Picture was awesome! This house is so well thought out and beautifully decorated for a family vacation. There are conveniences on every floor. Both sets of our parents were with us. They appreciated the ease of using the elevator. The kitchen/pantry area was great. There was plenty of room for all of our food. Our favorite place was the screened-in pool area. We enjoyed the swim-out areas in the pool. The patio furniture was very comfortable. The fans made a pleasant breeze for chilling out or reading. We also enjoyed kayaking in the bay. All in all, I'd borrow a phrase from Jane Austen in describing the house... It is very happily situated!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

nathan G.

7 May 2018

Great Time!

Wonderful House!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Curtis I.

4 Apr 2018

Lovely Home

The home was very accommodating. Plenty of space for 4 adult males down for our annual fishing trip. A well stocked home with all the amenities you need.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire S., Tallahassee, FL

5 Feb 2018

Our group absolutely LOVED “The Big Picture”

We spent 3 nights and fell in love with this house. The views are incredible from the multiple porches. We had a great time taking the kayaks out once the water rose high enough. Within easy walking distance to the beach. We hope to return soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

John M., Birmingham, AL

12 Dec 2017

What a beautiful home in which to spend a week!

This is the most beautifully-appointed house I have ever rented; I look forward to returning!

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Arpita P.

14 Aug 2017

Great property

Beautiful and spacious home!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Suzi W.

27 Jul 2017

The Big Picture is THE BEST beach house ever!

Staying on the bay-side gave us an advantage in terms of being able to enjoy all that St George Island and the Apalachicola area have to offer! The house offered both personal and community space for all of us to enjoy every minute of our family week at the beach! We were also delighted with all the extras (towels, board games, and hats, for example) provided that may have been forgotten at home. Jamie did a remarkable job helping us navigate a couple of issues during the week. She was swift to respond and resolve! We hope to return to The Big Picture every year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

13 Jul 2017

Spectacular!

This house was amazing in every way. The views were spectacular and the private pool was a huge plus For the kids. You won't be disappointed in this beautiful home or it's amazing location overlooking the gorgeous bay. One thing that is no joke: mosquitoes! Bring candles, incense, bug spray and anything else you can buy. They are the worst at ground level but seem to disappear when you are on the top deck. If the owners could spray it would be helpful too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Kathleen P.

13 Jul 2017

Beautiful, comfortable vacation house!

This was a great house for a large family! Adequate numbers of bathrooms, nice laundry room with large washer & dryer. Kitchen beautiful! All of the amenities to make everyone happy! Only 4 stars because difficulty getting kayaks in & out of very small amount of water. Minor problem😊

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Kristin M.

5 Jun 2017

Beautiful Bay Front Home

We loved our stay in this beautiful home. Everyone enjoyed the gorgeous views of the bay and the short walk to the beach. Over the years, our family has rented other vacation homes on St. George Island but this was our favorite. We are already looking at dates to return next year.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2017

8/10 Good

George T.

29 Jun 2016

Great family retreat!

This was an excellent property for our family. Spacious enough to relax, either by yourself enjoying the bay view and a cup of coffee or with family watching the sunsets. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful beach and when it got too warm, the screened in pool was a perfect escape from the heat. The house was well equipped with an open floor plan kitchen with ample seating for the entire family. We also had an opportunity to use the smoker cooker several times for grilling out seafood and of course hamburgers and hotdogs for the grandkids. I would recommend this property for a great family get away.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2016

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary L.

29 Jun 2016

Wonderful stay in a nicely appointed and well-equipped home!

The Big Picture was a wonderful choice for our clan of cousins! The home (practically brand new) has comfortable and tasteful furnishings and decor, excellent appliances, well-equipped kitchen, and fantastic views from almost all decks and porches! The lovely screened in salt-water pool was a great alternative to the beach, and the adjacent screened in seating area made it that much more enjoyable. For the majority of the week, the weather cooperated nicely and we were able to enjoy cool breezes, sunsets, and star-gazing from all areas of the home (without too much bother from bugs)! All-in-all, we had a fantastic time and would love to return again! Finally, can't say enough about Jamie Polous, our agent. She took great care of us and was very helpful and responsive when we needed her (with some rather unusual requests and issues)! The only suggestions we have are listed below: - Since there's no large indoor dining table and most group dining must occur around the sizeable bar, owner should consider investing in a set of comfortable yet sturdy bar stools that are the same size/shape (e.g. sturdy swivel stools with backs but no arms). The backless metal stools aren't very stable (e.g. tend to tip easily), and the directors' chairs aren't very comfortable and really are too big when seating is at capacity. The style of the rattan bar stools at the "bar" near the pool, while not in keeping the décor of the home, would be better suited. - The trundle beds upstairs actually convert to king size beds (not queens), and are probably better suited for couples than kids, but the area affords little privacy since it's an open loft directly above the kitchen and the only indoor living area. Might be worth investing in a means for closing off that area (sliding barn doors?) and adding a portable AC unit. - Could use a small refrigerator and a small trash bin under the bar down by the pool. - Could use more chairs on the decks off of the living area. (We thought about moving chairs that were elsewhere, but never got around to it.) - Could use ceiling fans in all screened porches, including the covered sitting area by the pool.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016