Is Sparkling Gulf View From A Partially Covered Deck pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Onsite parking is available at the property.

Sparkling Gulf View From A Partially Covered Deck Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026

Q: Where is Sparkling Gulf View From A Partially Covered Deck located?

Situated in St. George Island, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of St. George Island Beach and St George Lighthouse. St. George Lighthouse and St. George Island Visitor Center are also within 2 mi (3 km).

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Jun 23, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week in paradise

We had a great time! The owner and manager were awesome! Will stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jennifer S.

Jul 30, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

This home was conveniently located to the beach but it could definitely use some upgrades from the furniture to the kitchen dishes, pots, pans etc. Outdoor furniture was rusty and worn. The oven appeared to be from the 70's and the towels were very ragged.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas P.

Aug 1, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

Very clean, convenient to beach. Would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Jul 29, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach Trip

We enjoyed it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noppadol P.

Aug 9, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for beach vacation

My family and I had a wonderful at this rental home. The location was great very close within a few minutes walk to a beach. The check-in was a breeze and the owner even called to give me tips about restaurants and what to do in town. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Jun 30, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Looking forward to a return visit.

Convenient walk to the beach. The owner even provided beach chairs and a cart. The bed was very comfortable, a must for me! The kitchen had everything we needed and plenty of space to work in. We loved the deck and spent lots of time out there. Cant wait for our next visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

May 10, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to beach

We had a nice time at Buckys place, was thankful for the covered deck & patio furniture, close to beach, short walk. Overall, nice quaint place.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Lynn G.

Jan 21, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Really enjoyed the proximity to the beach. House was somewhat dated, but that was fine. We really ljked the deck - If weather had been warmer, we would have enjoyed the deck even more!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lori B., Louisville, KY

Aug 15, 2013

Great place to stay with the family and dogs

I loved this place. It was bigger than I expected and all the amenities. We have dogs and they loved the beach. The views are great...I loved sitting on the deck watching the dolphins. The beach was super close and easy walking distance. I will definitely stay there again. Thank you for sharing your home with our family!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Dec 27, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location, Very close to the beach, you can hear the waves crashing, peaceful. The kitchen has everything you need. I suggest you buy groceries and bring them with you as there is only small stores in the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

4/10 Poor

Greg S.

Jun 22, 2025

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

We were told that check in would be around 1pm to 2pm but were not able to check in until nearly 6pm. The property is pet friendly but there was dog hair all over the place. We had to buy cleaning supplies to clean the place due to having a 10 month old crawling around on a fur covered floor. We killed 4 grown roaches and missed one that got away. No telling how many we did not see. There was silverware with dried on food so we felt compelled to wash everything before using them. The TV's were not working when we checked in and the housekeeper was still there trying to fix the problem. My son remedied the problem in 5 minutes. The location is great but the condition of the property was in a very unclean condition. After our stay I reported the problems to the owner and he responded that he would address the conditions we reported. Unacceptable. I feel that we should have been reimbursed a cleaning fee for the mess we had to deal with. We have been vacationing at St George for over 30 years and have never experienced a property this nasty. Please beware.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mona T.

Aug 24, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location

Overall good experience. This is a good bungalow home for a couple or family. It is a short walk to the beach and the owner provided nice beach chairs and a beach buggy. The kitchen has all of the necessary basics, the washer & dryer were handy, the outside area was convenient for washing off sand and washing the pets. The deck was large but not screened in.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sam J.

Sep 28, 2017

Great place to stay on an island visit

Bucky, Sorry we missed your call . But no time to stay in with all the great weather we had. Your home was great everything you need on a vacation. My wife and I hope we can do this again next year and if we do Bucky's house is the place to stay. Thanks so much for your concern of our well being during our stay at your home. You and yours have a great year and I hope I will be writing another review next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mona L.

Sep 30, 2014

Relaxing and fun week

We had a wonderful week at this beach house. The property was clean and the kitchen was equipped to cook anything you would want. The furniture was comfortable and the deck has plenty of seating. The beach is a short walk away. To our delight, it was not at all crowded. We are especially grateful that we could bring our dog, and he had a fun time chasing crabs. We enjoyed the laid back atmosphere of St. George Island, spending most of our week just relaxing on the beach. Bucky was great to work with, and we have already recommended his beach house to friends.

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn M.

Jun 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay at Bucky's vacation rental

Cute and cozy little house, I would agree with the capacity of four guests. Worry free check in, that's a plus! House was clean, still had that cleaning smell when we walked in. Good cold A/C. House had everything we needed. Coffee maker is a keurig combo with kcup and the pot. Housekeeper/Manager is very nice! She stayed in communication with us during check in and check out. Short walk to the beach access. Was able to take my fur baby down to the beach with us. Dogs are not allowed on the beach in the State Park. The State Park is very nice though, we went one day out of our trip. Had a great time on St. George Island and would stay at Bucky's again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shirley P., little rock

Aug 8, 2017

Heavenly!

Very clean, family & pet friendly safe neighborhood and beach! I let my teens bike ride and walk to the beach alone-a first for us! The people are friendly and helpful. The house is beautiful and comfortable-the outside balcony and shower were great! Large selection of board games and books! The State Park was breathtaking, we have never experienced such a clean remote natural beach! I would definately recommend a family trip here! Bucky called moments after we arrived to check on us-I loved that! Such a great personal touch! Thank you Bucky-our vacation was perfection!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chrislyn R.

Aug 14, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

This home is in a good location on the island. It’s an easy walk to the beach. The beach chairs provided are a nice addition, as is the outdoor shower, even though we didn’t use it. Grill worked well (bring charcoal). Beds are comfortable and A/C works well. Kitchen could use an update of cooking utensils. Oven is a wall oven and smaller than a conventional oven. Dishwasher is dated but works well, as does the washer and dryer. There was a bit of miscommunication about trash pick up so it would be wise to confirm pick up days. Overall, we had a really nice stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jozefa K.

Apr 23, 2016

Perfect spring break

I, two papillons and my girlfriend stayed in Bucky's Beach House for a week in April. Weather was fabulous , beach 2 min away, white sand and the quiet place. The house is very clean and comfortable. It has everything you need. My girlfriend has loved sitting and getting tan on the deck. My two pups loved walk on the beach. I have loved everything about St George Island. This was my second trip to this beutifull place. Bucky is a darling to deal with. He will call you and help you with all the needs for your travel and stay in his charming house. The best vacation ever. Thank you Dr. W. Hope to rent from you soon.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Opelika, AL

Jan 10, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Holiday Getaway location

My husband and I, along with a couple of our friends stayed for several days over Christmas at this fantastic little house. It was the perfect size for the 4 of us. St. George was a wonderful town and people were scarce at that time of year. The owner of the house was very communicative and he has a local contact who manages the property and she was very communicative as well. We did not need any assistance while there. The house was very easy to access and had plenty of parking. It's nestled into some live oaks so it's very private, while also being just off the main island road. The walk to the beach is about a block, but the house provided beach chairs and a cart. We grilled a couple of times on the two charcoal grills present downstairs. They have a combo Keurig coffee maker where you can brew a pot or K-pods. The beds were comfortable and the house was clean. If I had to complain about anything it would probably be the low water pressure, but that's not a deal breaker for me. We cooked a lot while we were there, and the house had just about every kitchen utensil you can think of. The house also has a second refrigerator and a washer & dryer in a room downstairs. Also....the highlight of our stay was the fabulously huge deck out back that we gathered around and talked most of the day. All in all...this was a great VRBO and I highly recommend this location. The owner was very kind and offered many suggestions for things to do in the area. We will be back!

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B. T.

Jun 21, 2016

Excellent week in the sun

All three of us (3 middle-aged adults) found Bucky's place to be exactly what the doctor ordered during our early June vacation. We liked the house and its appointments quite a lot. There was a slight problem with the plumbing on our first day, but it was quickly fixed. Bucky was extremely helpful and so was his on-island handyman. Everything worked and the description of the house was as advertised. The house is close to the beach. Although there is no direct access to the Gulf through the "backyard," the walking distance to the beach is still probably under 250 yards--certainly no need for one of the ubiquitous golf carts you see everywhere. An excellent, private, outdoor shower, we used every day. We did not grill out, but the grill seemed to be in good working order. We did cook in the kitchen, which has everything. The freezer portion of the refrigerator makes ice quickly. Interior temperature was nicely cool during a hot week, though the AC seemed to cut off of its own volition during the early morning hours. No real problem. The ceiling fans kept everything comfortable. We have rented a number of houses over the years (west coast, east coast, south coast) and this one ranks high on our list. We would definitely come back. Recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016

8/10 Good

Catherine S.

Mar 17, 2024

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Met our needs

This house was the perfect size for 4 people: Mom/Dad + teenager and a friend. We had a small snafu at check-in, but the host was VERY quick to respond, so it worked out just fine. House needs a little upkeep and is high-level clean, but could use a good deep cleaning. (Cobwebs on ceiling & in corners, doors, cabinets & baseboards were dirty.) Refrigerator was immaculate, so no worries there! Appliances are dated (except microwave) but worked well. Oven is a little small but preheats super fast, and the dishwasher was AWESOME... I miss the good ol' days of having a dishwasher that actually cleans dishes, and this one got the job done beautifully. The coffee maker is duel: pot or Keurig. The "12 pot" mode doesn't work, but you can make 10 pots. BUT BUY WATER FROM THE STORE: The tap water tastes as you'd expect beach tap water to taste. Not a fault of the house... just how it is on the beach. Also, there's zero pantry space, so if you plan on bringing your own food, it'll have to go on the counter... we made it work just fine. W/D downstairs also work really well. Very short walk to an uncrowded beach, and the neighborhood is quiet. There's a wheeled beach chair cart that makes transporting loot to the beach super easy. Best place to eat on SGI is the Blue Parrot... excellent service, too! (And they don't water down their adult drinks!!) But be advised that no coffee places open until 9 AM... so bring your own.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Oct 11, 2016

Great property and close proximity to the beach!

I surprised my husband with a trip to St. George Island for his 40th birthday. This was the first time either of us visited SGI so was going to be a new experience for both of us. We had a wonderful, relaxing vacation and loved every minute of it. The property worked extremely well as we had our dogs with us. The dogs quickly adjusted to the new surroundings and absolutely loved going to the beach each day. The house has an outdoor shower and water hose so made bath time for the dogs a breeze. The house was kind of in a "tucked-in" area with trees and provided a some exclusion from the road. We were a close walk to the beach - no complaints at all! The property was clean and well-maintained and everything we basically needed was there at the house. Before we left for SGI, I read other reviews so came prepared with grocery, household and toiletry items. I didn't experience an issue with the clothes dryer as some other renters expressed. The washer and dryer worked perfectly for us. There is a Piggly Wiggly Express, so if you do forget something, you should be able to find it all the grocery store. Wi-fi was a must for me and the wireless internet did not disappoint - had no issues connecting. Probably my only nuisance was the size of the master bedroom bed. We have a king-size bed and I thought the queen would be okay. When you are used to a king, a queen-size feels really tight and we had a few restless nights getting used to the less-width bed. Overall, we were very pleased with Bucky's property and I cannot say enough good things about our stay. We thoroughly enjoyed our week-long stay and highly recommend this area/house to any prospective renters.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel M.

Aug 7, 2015

Very nice for our family

My husband and I took our two kids (ages 2 and 4) to SGI and stayed here for a week mid July. The home was tidy, well equipped and with plenty of room and comfort. The kitchen is extremely well stocked. You will not have to bring any cooking accessories if you stay here. The only kitchen staples that need to be squeezed in the luggage are dish towels, paper towels, and trash bags. Stop on the island for some bottled water for the coffee maker. (Island water is a bit "different", trust me) The dish washer is a bit tired. Does the job, but it's loud as heck so we would run it while we were headed out to do stuff. The dryer that caused such a fuss in an earlier post has, in fact, burned almost all of the linens (very minor, but you'll see the spots when you make the bed) The good news is that I'm pretty confident that it's operator error. The dryer has the option to run for 15-100 minutes. The avg dryer run time is only 40-50 mins. If you put most materials on continual high heat for twice as long as recommended...no shock to me that it damaged stuff. Do your self (and Bucky) a favor and set the time to 45 minutes. The walk to the beach is short. You walk to the bike path in front of the house, down two houses to the road that runs you right into the beach access point. This house is a third row house, so don't expect to be able to hear the surf. It's the Gulf, they don't have the big surf that makes a loud ruckus. The place is kept quite clean. I had to put a toddler rail on a twin bed that slides between the box spring and mattress. Moving the bed to do so didn't result in icky surprise, quite the opposite. I was very pleased with the care that had to have gone into cleaning. Stove, fridge, bathrooms...spotless. Overall this is a really good option for a family. I loved it here, the week went too fast, and I can't wait to go back. Hope this review was helpful! Happy travels!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Kathleen S.

Oct 4, 2016

Disappointing...

I cannot write a favorable review on this property. There were just too many issues with the house that really dampened the enjoyment of our stay. We loved St George's Island, the close proximity to the beach, and the location and layout of the house. That's it. Upon arriving on Saturday afternoon, the housekeepers were still cleaning. They were just finishing up which was fine. However strewn about the driveway were large pieces of raw fish steaks that someone must have tossed out. The stench was unbearable. We took a drive around the island while the housekeepers finished and expected them to remove the fish debris from the parking area. When we arrived back the dead fish remained. The next day the smell became unbearable so we had to take sticks to toss the pieces into the wooded area and then hose the parking area to try to lessen the stench. I would expect a home to be prepared for guests inside and out. The first day in the home we found dirty used dishes in the cupboards. I ran the dishwasher the first night to ensure some clean dishes and utensils. The door on the dishwasher is broken so it falls to the floor and you cannot slide out the bottom rack properly. The dw makes tremendous racket and leaked water all over the kitchen floor. The air vents throughout the home were caked with dust/lint/soot whatever and black marks of dust along the walls and ceilings. The carpets were filthy and crunched when you walked on them. The exhaust fans in each bathroom had layers of lint/dust hanging from them. The shower curtains were moldy. The one sliding glass door to the deck was broken and did not lock. On the 4th night there the one toilet would not flush or fill up with water and continued the duration of our stay. The outside shower we did not use because there was a broken table and other debris left in it. Thank goodness there was a hose left outside. I was in contact with the owner about my concerns right away and the handyman came out one day and fixed the slider lock. He could not repair the dishwasher. The toilet stopped functioning after he had been there and we were too frustrated at that point to continue to have interruptions. The owner did offer to have a carpet cleaning service come to steam but again, who wants their holiday interrupted? It was very disappointing.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016

6/10 Okay

Mia P.

Nov 19, 2022

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Not what I expected

St. George Island has not come back from the hurricane. Very grown up and sad looking compared to 5 years ago. The home was very outdated, floors were dirty and mold on bathroom faucets. Towels dingy and ripped, same with sheets. Mouse poop in Dishes in the cabinets from not beating cleaned in so long. Balcony spindles broke and a hazard. Moved loveseat to get dogs ball and very large dried stain underneath. While there manager texted to say they were coming over to get linens out of downstairs closet, next day noticed rocks and shells were moved and taken from patio area. Left two days early because of the experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

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