Sand Dollar

02/04/2021

While National day was technically yesterday, we still need to share our latest blog for those looking to book their vacation at Sand Dollar on St. George Island. Check it out and subscribe for future updates.

Many of our blog readers have long heard us talk about the movement that has been taking place in the vacation rental “industry” over the last several years. Guests are continuing to grow tired of paying high fees to websites like VRBO and AirBnB and are instead trying to find ways t...

01/11/2021

We've just launched our famous January sale! 10% of all remaining (non-summer) weeks for 2021. Book any week during the rest of 2021 and get 10% off the rental amount. You'll also save hundreds of dollars by booking directly with us instead of VRBO. Check it out on our website, www.sgibeachvacations.com

Welcome to St. George Island Beach Vacations on one of the top beaches in America. We have everything you need to plan a great trip to paradise.

11/01/2020

We're always trying to learn how to provide our guests with a top-notch experience. Check out our latest blog where we talk about 5 things we learned from staying in someone else's vacation rental!

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be on the other side and be the owner of the home you’re staying in on St. George Island? As an owner, we often need to be reminded what it’s like for our guests too. One of the most popular blogs that we’ve ever written was a blog about our experienc...

08/23/2020

While everyone knows about the St. George Island Lighthouse as you "cross the bridge to paradise," not many people will take the short drive to Carrabelle to the Crooked River Lighthouse. Check out our latest blog where we talk about another stop along, what we call, the Highway 98 History Trail.

As Tropical Storm Laura threatens the Gulf of Mexico, we are reminded of the importance of lighthouses along the Gulf Coast. Lighthouses have been used for more than 2,000 years to be the guiding light in storms around the world. Did you know that the Pharos of Alexandria, built in ~270 BC in ancien...

08/18/2020

Update: We have booked this week! Thank you for all of your interest. We do still have some availability in October (weeks of October 17 and October 24) and November (weeks of November 14 and November 21) at Sand Dollar.

Last minute cancellation by one of our repeat guests at Sand Dollar could mean big savings for you! We now have the week of September 19-26 available at Sand Dollar. Sand Dollar is our 4 bedroom/3.5 bath, beach view home with private pool, hot tub, elevator, and it's dog friendly too! And you can have it for 10% off our already low fall rates. That's just $1,980 plus tax and refundable damage deposit. Sand Dollar is one of the most reviewed and highest rated homes on VRBO, but you can save hundreds of dollars in booking fees by booking directly with us on our website, www.sgibeachvacations.com/sanddollar

05/31/2020

Have you ever known about a place, but never went in and didn't know why? That was Aunt Ebby's...until now! We finally checked it out, and we're glad we did! Check out our latest blog and subscribe for future updates.

Have you ever driven by a store or restaurant dozens of times but never stopped in to give it a try. We’ve been taking St. George Island beach vacations for nearly 20 years and probably driven by Aunt Ebby’s hundreds of times, but we’ve never stopped to have ice cream at Aunt Ebby’s. Normall...

04/26/2020

As our guests know, Sand Dollar is located in the gated community called the Plantation on St. George Island. We are often asked, what are the benefits of renting a home in the Plantation...well here you have it all in one place! Check out our latest blog and subscribe for future updates.

We are often asked what part of the island is best for a St. George Island beach vacation. Is it the East End? The Gulf Beaches section in the middle of the island? Or the Plantation? While there are benefits to all parts of the island, the Plantation is a very different experience, and I must say w...

03/31/2020

During this difficult time on St. George Island and around the world, we wanted to provide a list of restaurants that are currently open. Make sure you subscribe so you can get future updates to our blog (which will be during a much happier time).

We’ve heard a lot of people asking about how they can support the local businesses around St. George Island as we deal with national COVID-19 crisis. For an area that is so dependent on tourism, a complete shutdown of vacation rentals on St. George Island could devastate the economy if this extend...

02/29/2020

Do you love farm fresh tastes? The Apalachicola Farmers Market takes place on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month and you need to try it next time you're on St. George Island. Check out our latest blog and subscribe for future updates.

Do you love fresh fruits and veggies? Do you love meeting local artists? Do you love shaved ice (yes, I just said shaved ice!)? You can enjoy them all at the Ap

02/06/2020

Nobody likes throwing money away! We are here to champion the movement for St. George Island. Many of our guests at Sand Dollar already know how to book direct, but for those others that follow us check out our blog to learn how to save hundreds of dollars in fees on websites like VRBO, AirBnB, etc.

Do you like throwing money in the garbage? Do you like spending money on something that has absolutely no value? Of course not! Today, February 5th, is National