Boardwalk leading to front door
Open living space - Kitchen and Living Room
Florida Room - Seating and Queen Daybed
Sandy the Salty Mermaid
Driveway
Parking area in the front yard with enough room to park a boat (up to 24ft)
Parking for up to a 24' boat
Parking for up to a 24' boat
The Salty Mermaid - Pool, Hot Tub, & Dog Friendly - St George Island
The Salty Mermaid - Pool, Hot Tub, & Dog Friendly - St George Island
The Salty Mermaid - Pool, Hot Tub, & Dog Friendly - St George Island
The Salty Mermaid - Pool, Hot Tub, & Dog Friendly - St George Island
The Salty Mermaid - Pool, Hot Tub, & Dog Friendly - St George Island
Side Deck Seating
Hot and Cold Outdoor Shower
Hot and Cold Outdoor Shower
Side Deck Seating
Side Deck Seating
Golf Cart Parking - Bring your own or rent ours.
Grilling Station
Florida Room - Seating and Queen Daybed
Florida Room
Florida Room
Florida Room Bar - Custom Built Doors leading in to the Dining Area
Surfboard Bar
Florida Room
Florida Room - Additional table space for dining, puzzles and games!
Florida Room
The Salty Mermaid - Pool, Hot Tub, & Dog Friendly - St George Island
Florida Room looking in to Dining area
Dining Table - Seats 6
Kitchen Island - Seats 6
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
The dogs get their own couch!
Dogs corner
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room - Yellow sofa pulls out to a queen bed
The Salty Mermaid - Pool, Hot Tub, & Dog Friendly - St George Island
Side door in carport leads in to a seating area and laundry room.
Laundry
Laundry Room - Blue doors lead in to the Palm Suite
Suite Palm - King Bedroom
Suite Palm - King Bedroom
Suite Palm - King Bedroom
Suite Palm - Ensuite bath
Suite Palm - Ensuite bath
Atomic Fish - Queen Bedroom
Atomic Fish - Queen Bedroom
Atomic Fish - Queen Bedroom
Atomic Fish - Queen Bedroom
Mermaid's Lounge Bathroom with tub and shower - right outside the Atomic Fish Room and Lizard Lounge.
Mermaid's Lounge Bathroom right outside the Atomic Fish Room and Lizard Lounge.
Lizard Lounge - Bonus Room with a desk for a working vacation, or for kids activities.
Lizard Lounge - Bonus Room - TV with DVD player and DVDs. Yellow futon folds out for lounging while watching movies.
Pink Flamingo Queen Bedroom - with Ensuite bathroom
Pink Flamingo Queen Bedroom - with Ensuite bathroom
Pink Flamingo Queen Bedroom
Pink Flamingo Queen Bedroom
Pink Flamingo Ensuite Bathroom
Pink Flamingo Ensuite Bathroom - Walk in Shower
Pink Flamingo Bathroom
Back Porch - Hammock, seating area, and hot tub
Back Porch Seating
Back Porch - Hammock, seating area, and hot tub
Back Porch - hot tub
Back Yard - Fully Fenced in with plenty of room for kids and dogs to play.
Pool and Backyard
Pool
Pool
Pool and Backyard
Pool
The Salty Mermaid - Pool, Hot Tub, & Dog Friendly - St George Island
Beach Gear, Paddle Board and bikes.
Bikes
The Salty Mermaid - Pool, Hot Tub, & Dog Friendly - St George Island
The Salty Mermaid - Pool, Hot Tub, & Dog Friendly - St George Island
The Salty Mermaid - Pool, Hot Tub, & Dog Friendly - St George Island
The Salty Mermaid - Pool, Hot Tub, & Dog Friendly - St George Island
.3 miles (5 - 7 min) walk to the beach.

The Salty Mermaid - Pool, Hot Tub, & Dog Friendly - St George Island

10 guests
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2600 Sqft
Vacation HomeEntire place
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Pets are allowed

We accept all sizes and breeds of dogs and have dog beds, bowls, a fully fenced backyard, a dog door off the back porch and biodegradable doggie pick up bags for the beach. NOTE: We know that your fur babies are going to get on the furniture and beds, we ask that you use the provided pet covers to keep the dog hair on the furniture and linens/bedding to a minimum. If we have to professionally clean the linens and bedding we will pass that charge along to you.
We ask that you clean up after your dog in the backyard using the provided scooper and bags. The limit is three dogs but we are willing to work with you on an individual basis to allow for more with a pet fee. Please let us know the number of dogs that will be joining you at The Salty Mermaid.

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About this place

Old Florida Beach meets Mid-Century Modern in this charming, fully renovated, dog friendly, ground level vacation rental home.

The Salty Mermaid is a fun and funky, dog friendly, ground level, vintage beach charmer. She has been fully renovated and is ready to host you for your vacation on St. George Island. 

Featuring 3 bedrooms, an extra lounge room/bedroom, and 3 full bathrooms plus a daybed in the Florida room and a sleeper sofa in the living room we can accommodate up to 8 guests.

With a zero step entry at the front door The Salty Mermaid is great for anyone who doesn't want to climb stairs to access the house. 

We now have a golf cart available to rent for our guests for $350.00 a week. If you want to rent it for your week please check the Golf Cart Hold box during checkout and we will send you a separate golf cart rental agreement and payment method.

DOG FRIENDLY!

Dogs of all sizes and breeds are welcome, the backyard is fully fenced in and there is a dog door off the back screened in porch. We allow up to 3 dogs with no dog fee. For more than 3 dogs just message us and we can add a fee for the extra furry friends.

LOCATION:

Located in a quiet area on the West Bayside of the island The Salty Mermaid is .3 miles from the beach, a 7 min walk, and 800ft from the Bay Access at the end of the street where you can launch kayaks and paddle boards (no boat launch here) or just hang out on the beach. The bottom is sandy so its a good place for kids to wade in or to let your dogs go for a swim (on a leash).

LIVING AREA:

The heated and cooled Florida room features a daybed, two seating/lounge areas, a dining area with a passthrough to the kitchen, and a surfboard bar. The custom built wood sliding doors leading in to the house from the Florida room close to create privacy or a separate sleeping area. 

The open concept living area features a brand new fully stocked kitchen with black granite countertops and an island large enough to seat 8, new black stainless steel appliances and a refrigerator with two ice makers to keep your beverages cold on and off the beach. The kitchen has everything you need to cook up your catch of the day, make a gourmet meal, or whip up a batch of frozen cocktails. 

The dining area has a round vintage table that seats 6 in swiveling pub chairs, perfect for dinner or family game night. The additional dining areas at the kitchen island and in the Florida room allow for seating for your entire group. 

The living room features comfy sofas and chairs, and has a 64" flat screen Roku tv for all of your streaming needs. We also have a selection of board games and jigsaw puzzles for rainy days or evening entertainment. 

Each of the bedrooms and the lounge/bedroom also have a smart TV. 

BEDROOMS:

Suite Palm (Owners Suite): King Bed, Ensuite Bathroom with walk-in shower.

The Pink Flamingo: Queen Bed, Ensuite Bathroom with walk-in shower.

The Atomic Fish Room: Queen Bed. 

Mermaid Queen Bathroom: Tub and shower located immediately outside the Atomic Fish bedroom. 

The Lizard Lounge: An extra room that can be used as a fourth bedroom or as a lounge area. The sofa folds flat to create a double bed or we have two child sized cots available to set it up as a kids room. The Lizard Lounge leads out to the screened in back porch with a seating area, bar railing and a large hot tub.

OUTSIDE:

Two outdoor decks and a screened-in back porch allow plenty of outdoor living space. The side deck has a hot and cold outdoor shower and room to drop off and store beach equipment. 

Sleeping configuration

Suite Palm (Owners Suite)

Suite Palm (Owners Suite)

1 king bed

The Pink Flamingo Room

The Pink Flamingo Room

1 queen bed

The Atomic Fish Room

The Atomic Fish Room

1 queen bed

The Lizard Lounge/Bedoom

The Lizard Lounge/Bedoom

1 double bed

What this place offers

32 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Linens Provided
Full Kitchen
Oven
Hot Tub
Private Pool
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
Smart TV
Smoke Detector
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Nearby activities

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Scuba diving or snorkeling
Fishing Charters
Surfing
Jet skiing
Golf
Miniature Golf
Cycling
Swimming

Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

Child friendly

The house is very kid friendly with lots of room for the family to spread out, a fully fenced backyard for safe outdoor play, and we have kid friendly games and puzzles including a wall mounted video game console.

Events allowed

Events may be allowed with special permission from owners. The event will have to be insured by the renter.

No smoking allowed

No smoking inside the house. Please do not throw cigarette butts in the yard. An ashtray is provided on the back deck, please use it, empty it and clean it before departure.

No Parking

Parking for up to 4 vehicles. Please do not park on the grass.

Wheelchair Accessible

Meet the Host

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Kristi

Owner

English
I'm a graphic designer by trade and now a house remodeler and STR Host by chance. I spent almost 2 years renovating The Salty Mermaid and loved it so much on the island the we have now made it our home.
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Member Since
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Location

Bayside on Beautiful St. George Island, on The Forgotten Coast, in the Panhandle of Florida!

Getting around

If you are flying in and need transportation from either Tallahassee or Panama City let us know and we will provide you with the names of several car services that provide this service. (Average cost is $115-$150.00 per person)

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Policies & Rules

Check-In
4PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
10AM
Standard
Max Guests
10 People
Including infants
Min Age
25
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Smoking

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