Title: Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=76266911&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly! ## Photo gallery for Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly! ![Property grounds - Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly! (St. George Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76267000/76266911/d2d1447e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly! (St. George Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76267000/76266911/2195cf6f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly! (St. George Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76267000/76266911/6f45b7f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly! (St. George Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76267000/76266911/c28fc371.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly! (St. George Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76270000/76267000/76266911/94ec6fc9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 121540 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly! Located in the peaceful St. George Island Plantation, 'Porpoise in Mind' offers a memorable beachfront retreat. Enjoy the spacious covered porch, the sun deck ideal for soaking up the Florida sunshine, and the easy walk to the Gulf's unspoiled beaches. This comfortable retreat sleeps 12 and provides direct access to the Gulf views and outdoor fun with free gear rental right outside. THE SPACE \- Beachfront home sleeps up to 12 guests. \- Spacious great room ideal for family gatherings. \- Kitchen equipped with all essentials. \- Two and a half bathrooms. \- Spacious ground-floor lounge area. \- Outdoor cold shower. \- The unit is 1540 square feet. \- Private sun deck for sunbathing. LAYOUT Ground Floor \- Parking space available for three vehicles. \- Stairs lead to the main entrance, which is secured with an electronic lock. \- Stairs to the beachfront main house entrance. \- Direct access to a private boardwalk. 1st Floor \- Open living area with a queen-size sofa bed and direct access to the beachfront deck. \- 1 twin-sized daybed. \- Street-side king suite with private access to a wrap-around porch and an en suite bathroom with a step-in shower. \- Second beachfront king bedroom with porch access. \- Shared bathroom with a separate tub and shower. 2nd Floor \- Loft bedroom with a twin-over-twin bunk bed, a twin-over-full bunk bed, and a connected half-bath. Bed Count: 2 King, 1 Twin/Full Bunk, 1 Twin/Twin Bunk, 1 Daybed, 1 Sleeper Sofa GUEST ACCESS \- Private boardwalk to white sandy beaches. \- Use of the gated community's communal pool. \- Wrap-around porch and adjoining deck for leisure. \- Parking available for three vehicles. \- Get adventure gear delivered to you with a $300 credit. \- Electronic lock for secure, keyless access. NEIGHBORHOOD \- Situated in the St. George Island Plantation community. OTHER THINGS TO NOTE \- Delivery of adventure gear rentals may be subject to a fee. \- Your reservation includes $300 worth of beach and adventure gear rental! You will be able to shop for bikes, paddle boards, kayaks, beach chairs, umbrellas, or even beach carts. No need to find the rental company, your gear will be delivered to your beach house and will be waiting for your arrival. \- Renters must be at least 25 years old. \- Events that exceed the maximum number of guests or require supervision are not allowed. \- This is a non-smoking property. \- Bringing a pet? Please check with us on size and number limits for pets. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Property located in a resort - Unit size: 1,540 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby, white sand](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116240000/116230600/116230542/88e8bb15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet Friendly Beach House - One Palm Port St. Joe - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-14&endDate=2026-03-15&selected=116230542&PinnedHotelID=116230542&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91290000/91285100/91285083/065ed1c9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beachy Keen - Pet Friendly, Across From Beach, Private Pool, Beach Gear Credit Included! 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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 117 ## About the area Located on the beach, this vacation home is in Plantation, a neighborhood in St. George Island. St George Lighthouse and St. George Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve and Orman House Historic State Park. Downtown Books & Purl and Apalachicola Chocalate Company are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. [Visit our St. George Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/St-George-Island.dx602549) [View more Vacation homes in St. George Island](https://www.expedia.ca/St-George-Island-Private-Vacation-Homes.d602549-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.62423%2C-84.93727&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=hn71QCAmwyxKhkDLhafP5ASqdVo=) St. George Island, FL ### What's nearby - ![Carrabelle Beach, Carrabelle, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976193765/a0fd054b-9cdb-4099-a120-540f823989b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Carrabelle Beach 39 min drive \- 49.0 km - St. George Island Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - St. George Lighthouse 13 min drive \- 9.9 km - St. George Island Visitor Center 13 min drive \- 9.9 km - Port St. Joe Beach 60 min drive \- 74.5 km ### Restaurants - Blue Parrot 16 min drive - BJ's Pizza and Subs 16 min drive - The Beach Pit 16 min drive - Paddy's Raw Bar 17 min drive - Mango Mike’s 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly! have a pool? ### Is Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly!? ### What time is check-out at Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly!? ### Where is Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Porpoise in Mind; 3 BR SGI Home- Sleeps 12, Beachfront, Pet Friendly! Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley T. Jun 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent property The house was wonderful. It was well stocked and very comfortable. Back porch and view were delightful. ##### Hayley T. Stayed 7 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### perry s. Apr 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great beach cottage We loved our visit to SGI and this wonderful cottage on the beach. We would definitely return. ##### perry s. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rebecca F. Oct 27, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Check-in Loved! The sunrises in the morning were amazing! ##### Rebecca F. Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth K. Jan 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Property just as pictured and just as beautiful. After 25+ years of coming finally got to stay right on the beach. Dogs loved it and plenty of shells. Would stay again. ##### Beth K. 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