Let the sounds of the sea serenade you at this fabulous 5BR/5BA beachfront beauty in the exclusive Sunset Beach gated community in the Island’s popular East End neighborhood. Features of this beach vacation home includes spacious and comfortable décor with sleeping accommodations for 14, private boardwalk to the beach, and exclusive community amenities including a swimming pool, newly resurfaced pickleball, basketball, and tennis court, all adjacent to the St. George State Park and the multi-use path!
Whether splashing in the surf and searching for shells on the miles and miles of unspoiled sugar sand beaches, exploring the Island by bicycle or paddleboard, or just relaxing by the community pool with a good book and a refreshing beverage, this charming vacation rental property delivers the best of the Forgotten Coast. Located in the Island’s popular East End neighborhood, Serenade of the Sea is close to local shops, restaurants, nightlife, the multi-use path connecting the entire Island, St. George Lighthouse Museum, and fishing pier. Just across the bridge is Eastpoint’s seafood markets and craft brewery, and the eclectic shopping, arts and culinary scene of historic and charming Apalachicola is just 25 minutes away by car!
The exterior of this home offers under house concrete parking and a covered entry. A convenient elevator assists with quickly unpacking for your Island vacation. Enjoy a private boardwalk to the sandy shore and a wonderful enclosed outdoor shower after a day in the sun. An exterior spiral staircase conveniently connects all levels of the home directly to the beach level. A fish cleaning area and park-style grill are provided for your fresh catch.
The first floor of this home offers an abundance of sleeping spaces. The SE king bedroom enjoys gorgeous views of the sparkling Gulf and direct access to the covered deck. This room also enjoys a flat screen TV and a full private bathroom. The SW king bedroom also enjoys a flat screen TV, and a full private bathroom with twin sinks and a private water closet. A flat screen TV and direct access to the covered Gulf view deck are also enjoyed here. The NE king bedroom enjoys a flat screen TV, full private bathroom and direct access to the covered deck with Bay views. The NW bunk bedroom sleeps four in two sets of twin bunk beds and enjoys a flat screen TV and full private bathroom.
The second floor of this home features a large and open living/dining/kitchen floor plan. Enjoy views of the Gulf and Bay, while preparing coastal meals in the well-appointed kitchen with stainless appliances and granite counters. The dining area with seating for 8 is perfect for meals, games and puzzles.
The living room boasts a flat screen TV, stereo, an abundance of comfortable seating and a gas fireplace to cozy up to in the cooler months. Exit the living or dining areas through sliding doors to the covered porch with a patio table and the exposed sundeck with chaise loungers overlooking the Gulf. A bonus breakfast/sitting area is just off the kitchen with kitchen table and queen sleeper sofa. Exit this space to the covered deck with Bay views!
The NE queen bedroom on the second floor features a flat screen TV and direct access to the covered deck with Bay views.
Bed Sizes: 3 Kings, 1 Queen, 2 twin bunk beds
SPECIAL AMENITIES AND PROPERTY RULES
Your beach vacation rental through Gulf Coast Vacation Properties includes a $250 beach gear credit that can be applied to beach chairs, umbrellas, bicycles, paddleboards, kayaks, beach wagons and more! Sunset Beach community amenities include a gated entrance adjacent to the State Park, a heated community pool, an open-air clubhouse, newly resurfaced pickleball, tennis, and basketball court, and an outdoor grill area with a park-style grill.
2026 Monthly Rates (before taxes):
January (Jan 3 - Jan 30) - $7545
February (Jan 31-Feb 27) - $7545
March (Feb 28-March 27) - $8165
September (Sept 5-Oct 2) - $8165
October (Oct 3-Oct 30)- $8165
November (Oct 31-Nov 28) - $8165
December (Dec 5-Jan 1) - $7545
