St. George Island

St. George Island is off the coast of the panhandle of Florida. It is one of those lost areas that have not been corrupted by big business or girls gone wild during spring break. St. George Island is still a sanctuary to those who wish to live there and to the wildlife that has called it home for centuries. In St. George Island you will find true peace as it is still a calm beneath all the touristy storm of Florida’s eastern coast.

If you are looking for a rental opportunity in St. George Island you will find many vacation homes and condos but few hotels. Because St. George Island is so removed from the hub of Disney and Miami it has been able to maintain its building ordinances of low heights, no towering hotels here. The lack of big high rises makes this a great destination for any city dweller that is home sick for the open sky and stars at night. St. George Island vacation rentals come in vacation home style, condos, beach houses and mainland Florida hotels. You will be able to find something serene and beautiful where you can sit and hear the waves and the gulls in the Gulf.

When you are in St. George Island you may want to take some time and check out the State Park. At the St. George Island State Park you will be able to observe nature as never before. You will be able to sit on the rolling hills and watch the birds and the turtles interact in the slow and refined way nature does. You could also take a day and peruse the bait shops and hand made jewelry and sweet shops on the island. Spend some time getting to know the lore of the place from the locals. If you are feeling luxurious take a tour of the St. George Island Plantation or just sit out on the sand. Whatever you decide there is something for everyone on St. George Island.

If you want to take up residence on St. George Island you should certainly spend a week here first. If you stay a week in a condo or vacation home on the beach you will be able to get a sense of the tranquility. Staying in St. George will give you time to meet the locals, read the paper, explore the neighborhoods and talk with real estate agents. There is no harm in testing out an area before you live there, especially one as relaxing as St. George Island.