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Quiet, Bayfront Seclusion, Dogs Welcome!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach nearby
Exterior
Property grounds
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Hot Tub
  • Outdoor Space
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Quiet, Bayfront Seclusion, Dogs Welcome!

FREE Beach Gear! Guests of this home will enjoy a complimentary beach gear credit toward items such as bicycles, kayaks, beach umbrellas and more!

Welcome to Cat Point Hideaway!

Location, location, location! Cat Point Hideaway is located on 4.5 acres near the foot of the St. George Island bridge at ‘Cat Point’ in Eastpoint, only 5 miles from the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Cat Point’s quiet bay beach has been a beloved location for local fisherman and has witnessed generations of oystermen and women harvesting those famous Apalachicola Bay oysters from the once bountiful waters of the Apalachicola Bay.

This secluded 4BR/2.5BA Bayfront home can be found on private land surrounded by oaks, palmettos and pines with unobstructed Bay views and direct access to the shoreline. Walk along the sandy bay beach, collect seashells and relax among the coastal vegetation in your own private sanctuary!

The main floor of the home offers an open living space with water views and access to a large covered deck overlooking the beach, a great spot to watch the sunrise and relax among the Oaks. Just past the living room is a half bath which opens into a separate bathroom with tub/shower. Two bedrooms each with a Queen bed are at the end of the hall. A Queen sleeper sofa in the living room offers additional sleeping accommodations for two.

Upstairs is the bunk bedroom which can sleep up to 4. Guests of this room will enjoy the best views of the neighboring pond, home to many local water birds. The master bedroom can be found just across the hall and offers a King bed, a private bathroom with shower and a balcony with Bay views.

Outside amenities feature a hot tub, enclosed outdoor shower, fishing cleaning area, park-style charcoal grill, fire pit, under-house parking and large, open yard space.

As our public beaches are pet friendly, we happily allow up to 2 well-behaved medium size dogs with advance approval for an additional fee. Please note, dogs are required to be leashed on public beaches.

Just a short stroll from the property is the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve (ANERR) where you can learn about the local Florida habitat, view exhibits of estuarine life and find out how the River, Bay and the Gulf connect.

Nearby ‘Cat Point Trail’, just across Island Drive, is a short hiking trail which takes you into a coastal forest of mixed-pines and salt marsh habitat along the Apalachicola Bay. This half mile loop offers views of marsh and tidal pools without direct access to the Bay beach and is a great birding spot.

Ready to cast a line? The Eastpoint Fishing Pier, once the original bridge to St. George Island, is just a half mile from the property and offers 3,000 feet of bridge for walking, fishing or just enjoying the Bay views. Redfish, flounder and sea trout are among some of the more plentiful Bay catch, and dolphin sightings are common.

Experience a new adventure at Cat Point Hideaway!

1K, 2Q, 4T (2 Bunk Beds), 1QSS

Property manager

Forgotten Shores Properties

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

2389-197456
Secluded 4BR/2BA Sleeps 12

About the neighborhood

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Eastpoint, Florida

What's nearby

  • Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. George Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • St. George Island Beach - 7 min drive - 8.3 km
  • St George Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Pelican Reef - 20 min drive - 16.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Parrot Ocean Front Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Poppi D's Florida Grill & Pies - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Ebby's Ice Cream - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Beach Pit - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet, Bayfront Seclusion, Dogs Welcome! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet, Bayfront Seclusion, Dogs Welcome!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet, Bayfront Seclusion, Dogs Welcome!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quiet, Bayfront Seclusion, Dogs Welcome! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Bryant Patton Bridge and Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve. St. George Island Fishing Pier and St. George Lighthouse are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Quiet, Bayfront Seclusion, Dogs Welcome! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chasity B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location
We loved the location: isolated yet perfectly located right close to both bridges (st George and apalachicola) the place was very clean and throughly appreciated the second thermostat upstairs. The only recommendation for improvement would be the master bed room mattress it wasn’t very comfortable but overall we would stay here again due to the positive experience and most of all the location.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Widalis G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Great place to stay if you are looking for peace and tranquility. Second stay at this house and excited about coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill S., Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quality
House is a quality build. Very clean.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Escape
A wonderful stay in a sleepy little part of the Florida Panhandle. Wonderful food and genteel people
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Epic Property
We had a fabulous time. We truly loved the area. We usually stay in Gulf Shores but we loved it here. Hope to be back soon
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and house
Really loved the house and the property. Private beach area was wonderful. We enjoyed having our dogs there and walking without meeting a lot of other people. House was comfortable for 6 adults and had everything we needed. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

A guest from Boyds, MD

Cat point hideaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Nestled on two acres and surrounded by trees with an extensive beach along the bay, this very private location at the end of the bridge to St. George Island is a special place. The home is quite new and nicely decorated. You cannot beat the customer service from Forgotten Shores!

10/10 Excellent

Victoria R., Flora, Mississippi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and close to everything!
We stayed at the house and it was wonderful as it was close to everything we needed to do. It is in Eastpoint and has a lovely sunrise view…we had work to do in both Apalachacola and St George Island and it was right in the middle of both locations! They could have been a little more generous with guest towels but we washed them and made do plus brought extra towels. Great house and great stay! We will rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Moms and daughters getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I have been to several beach houses across Florida and Texas and this was by far the best I've stayed in. Well maintained, and beautiful home, lots of room to play outside and enjoy the water.
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10/10 Excellent

Walt D.

Private Getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Cat Point Hideaway. It was very private, quiet and extremely comfortable. The screened porch was where we spent most of our waking hours when at the house. Morning walks on the old bridge was a great way to start the day. A mile each way and something new to see each morning, including beautiful sunrises and a pair of nesting eagles were highlights. This was a well equipped and nicely laid out house. Forgotten Shores people were pleasant and responded quickly when contacted. Go to the end of the drive and turn left for a quick ride to lovely St. George Island and its white sand dog friendly beach.
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

A NEW HOME ON A VERY LOVELY AND SECLUDED BAYFRONT
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We four older women were unanimous in our feeling that this rental home exceeded our expectations, especially its unusually scenic location in a large private area speckled with live oaks, festooned with Spanish Moss. It faces the bay, beyond which is St. George’s Island, a very easy 5 miles across a causeway to its soft white sand beaches. The bay in front is backed by beach grasses and trees, absolutely beautiful, and there is a sub-tropical forest pond out back. There is no such thing as a room with a bad view, though our hang-out room was the delightful screen porch in front (with open deck in front of it). The bedrooms were large, with big windows, great sheets etc.. The kitchen was very modern, and well supplied with table- and cookware, but do bring ALL of your own edibles and extra paper products. Every room has a TV, if you want, and the stairs to the second floor are full-width (rather than attic-type challenging) with hand-rails. We loved it, and we will come back next year, the first annual site we have chosen to return to.The other huge plus is the wonderful town of Apalachicola, just over another 5 mile bridge to the west. It is a real treat. Between it, Eastpoint itself, and also St. George’s Island, there are splendid choices in places to eat, but do not miss very nearby Lynn’s seafood in Eastpoint, on the water. What would i wish to be different? The bathroom lay out could be better (those using the upstairs bunk room would need to use either the upstairs main bedroom’s en suite bathroom or the powder room downstairs). The mattress in the NE corner downstairs bedroom is way too soft for anyone with a bad back. It would be a bonus if basic condiments were there (a very trivial wish, reflecting our pleasure overall!). It would be nice if it were easy enough for old ladies’ fingers to open the hot tub’s lid safety latch (we therefore didn’t use it). Most important,
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Beautiful and relaxing
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a relaxing week at this beautiful house. Lots of good opportunities for walking on the beach, fishing and relaxing.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Cat Point Hideaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved the house. It is probably one of the best properties we have ever stayed in. It was so relaxing. We will definitely stay here again.
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10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Private Getaway
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: First of all - we were concerned about this area in general as Hurricane Helene was predicted to hit this area pretty hard a few days prior to our stay. We were grateful this area received little impact, although the area east of here was hit really hard. Hour hearts go out to these folks. The original location we were supposed to stay had some damage that required us to be relocated to Cat Point. Forgotten Shores was WONDERFUL in handling this and making our stay easy. This place turned out to be one of our most favorite locations we have stayed yet. The location of this rental to both Apalach and the Island was ideal for us. This place provided all of our favorite things - privacy, comfort, clean, stocked and having the extras such as fire pit and bay access were perfect. We would definitely try to book here again next year.

10/10 Excellent

Tammy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Beautiful and secluded property on the water. Everything about the house and location was amazing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

kelley b.

Awesome location!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were a family of 12. Very comfortable! We had the best time on the bay watching sunsets and sunrise. We brought khakis and the guys loved fishing. Short drive across the bridge to beautiful beach’s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Yobanec R., Wesley Chapel, Fl (USA)

Quiet Solitude
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As we turned down the dirt road we were greeted with a place better than we anticipated. Every couple had their own room, there was plenty of space for our nightly dinners, the screened in porch was perfect for late talks without worrying about mosquitoes, the dogs had ample room to play outside, the home provided us with a bike rental and corn hole set which we used daily. We took daily bike rides to the pier and nature preserve to the left and right of the property. We even saw a black bear, bobcat and eagles.We had one unforeseen problem with the refrigerator during our stay and the property managers resolved it immediately replacing the refrigerator with a brand new one. They were extremely communicative and responded immediately.If you are looking for a place to completely get away and unplug from the world, this is the place. We loved our stay and would book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanksgiving Week Family Get Together
We enjoyed the house and its surrounding property and bay beach access. House was comfortable and well furnished for our family needs. Particularly enjoyed the quiet location though close to both St George Island and Appalachicola. Would certainly consider renting again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

Relaxing Trip With The Family
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: As a family that typically goes to 30A this was such a refreshing break. Slow pace. No traffic. Great cheap, fresh seafood minutes away. We had oysters every night. We rented a pontoon (minutes away) for the day and went out to Dog Island.The house was great for our 3 families and two small dogs. House is equipped with everything you need and room to spread out on the property. Hot tub was perfect for the time of year we went after coming back from paddle boarding and kayaking. Could see coming back here again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tom C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Private Bay House
The house was very nice, planed out very well. Nice view of the bay and surrounding environment. The equipment rental items were at the house when we arrived. Everyone enjoyed their time at the house. The water in the bay was not very clear and there were alot of sharp shells all along the beach front. The garbage was not picked up while we stayed there. The garbage containers were both full and when we arrived on the first day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leila A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Splendid!!
Absolutely love it and are planning on booking for next year❤️ We love everything about our experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House and beautiful secluded property
House was great and property was amazing! 5 stars all the way. We rented a pontoon boat 3 of the days while there and the rental companies are a 1-2 minute drive. The Appalachacola Estuary Nature center is about 200 yards down from the house and the fishing pier is about the same distance in the other direction. We even walked to the pier along the beach. It’s about a 10 minute walk, if that. My only suggestion to the owners would be to not skimp on the daily items people use every day. I recommend getting: -nicer pillows -better bath towels -more kitchen utensils/cooking items (mixing bowels, tongs, spatulas) Several members of our group had trouble sleeping because of the bad pillows and lack of window blinds/shades. The natural light is great until wakes you up early on your vacation. The house also sways like your on a boat due to it being on stilts. We did not expect that and wouldn’t have minded it except that it made it difficult to recover from our dizziness/sea sicknesses after being on a boat for several days and then coming back to a house that is swaying like a boat. That being said, I would totally recommend this place and would love to stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Debbie C., Tennessee

Great Vacation
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great place to stay. We loved the location, our family loved this property. The house was very clean and spacious. Plenty of room to spread out. We had 5 adults and 1 teen and 2 pups. Was nice to be able to fish the bay right from the beach in the back yard. Beautiful home. We’ll maintain had everything you would need for a comfortable stay. Very close to all local restaurants and shops.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacay
Had so much fun making family memories at this beautiful house!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022