Lined up for your island vacation at St. George
It would be hard to miss these island cottages on St. George Island. On either side of the lighthouse, they stand tall with their backs to the Gulf while winking at passers-by on Gulf Beach Drive. They may seem like tiny homes (all the rage now on HGTV), but actually, they’re quite large with most boasting 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, and plenty of room for at least 10 occupants. Ample decking is a bonus if you want to sip coffee and watch the waves roll in.
Palm tree variation and big time yellow!
You might think they’d all be alike. But there are definite variations on this theme of cute, tall, leggy homes vying for a premium space on the sand. Some vary in color; others in adornments, signage, and palm fronds.
And they’re here for the duration, standing tall in their similarities with a few notable differences. Like little welcomimg ducks in a row, they seem to say, “Come in and stay awhile. You’ll be glad you did!”
All in a row: St. George Island
To see more entries, go to Weekly Photo Challenge: Variations on a Theme.
For more information on rentals in St. George Island:
Collins Vacation Rentals, www.CollinsVacationRentals.com
Resort Vacation Properties, www.resortvacationproperties.com
Anonymous
Almost bought one years ago. 3 floors and too many steps. Ended up buying 3 1st tier ranch homes with pools and pet friendly on Gorrie Drive. We were getting up there and even walking into these homes wore me out. But beautiful and if you are young, you will love the views. http://www.sgivacations.com Our 3 homes on SGI. Smaller. Come on down and experience our special place.
janaline's world journey
Oh wow, these houses are beautiful!! I would love to live in one of these colourful buildings!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for taking a look. I’d love a home tour to see how it all fits together. Wouldn’t that be fun! (But then I’d want to buy one, so maybe not!)
travelingtrish1
Looking forward to a visit here in June. Beautiful little cottages!
Oh, the Places We See
You can actually see them as you cross the bridge leading to the island, but you have to know they are there. Look near the lighthouse, and you can’t miss them. So pretty!
travelingtrish1
Wonderful! Thank you for the tip!
Image Earth Travel
Beautiful post! Just nominated you for a Liebster award, no pressure. 🙂
https://imageearthtravel.com/2018/02/11/liebster-award-nomination-no-3/
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much for taking a look at the cottages and for nominating us for a Liebster award. We don’t, however, participate in the blog awards. We think your vote of confidence is all the award we need. Thanks anyway. Here’s hoping your winter is progressing as well as can be expected, and you’re staying well and warm. Rusha
Image Earth Travel
Hey, no problem at all. Nilla
Cecilia
I love those tall colorful cottages! Beautiful pictures!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much for taking a look. These aren’t hard to miss. You can even see the tops of them from the bridge taking you from Eastpoint to St. George Island. I can only imagine the view from the bedrooms “up top”!
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nomad, interrupted
I love those tall skinny adorable cottages. So colorful and delightful. Thanks for sharing these, Rusha. 🙂
Oh, the Places We See
They are very interesting architecturally — good use of land, spacious for all parties who stay there, and beach frontage as grand benefit. May have to book one for a future stay. Thanks for taking a look!
nomad, interrupted
I like them a lot. I need to explore more of Florida. Thanks for including the booking information. 🙂
Green Global Trek
These tall colorful houses look great and remind me of other places with tall and or colorful houses like San Francisco and Amsterdam. Amazing that they are so spacious inside. Looks can be deceiving!
Peta
Oh, the Places We See
We haven’t been inside one, but we’ve looked at them from the outside a lot this week. I think they must be spacious, but you still have to deal with stairs. But who cares, right? After all, you’re at the beach.
Anonymous
The stairs are a thing to think about. but i could just hang out on a beachfront porch for days and be ok.
Curt Mekemson
Oh my! I like them, Rusha. Fun. Great photos. –Curt
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks, Curt. Bert and I would stay in just about anything — from a vintage little squatty house to a mansion if it were on the beach. And these fit right in between!
CadyLuck Leedy
I live in a “Cottage” like this! They are called Charleston Houses in my neck of the woods. Yes, people are always so surprised at how much room we have and 3 porches! My cottage is “The End Cottage” because it will be my last place ever!
Oh, the Places We See
So glad you responded because you’ve added the term Charleston House to my vocabulary! These are so wonderful in so many ways — beach frontage, multiple balconies, quiet space for all who stay in them since they’re on various levels. We just may have to rent one in the future and bring the family.
CadyLuck Leedy
Yes ours has 2 porches in front, one off of the living room and one off two of the bedrooms upstairs and then there is a huge porch on the side, off of the kitchen. We have huge master downstairs and three big bedrooms upstairs. More than enough room for old folks! People are always surprised how big “The End Cottage” is!
Marion Driessen
Very inviting houses, Rusha, and a great choice for the challenge. Thank you for opening up the world to us all. x
Oh, the Places We See
Marion, these skinny homes are quite lovely. We like the shutters that prop open as well as so many balconies. All who stay there can have privacy and a view at the same time! Would love to try one!
Tina Schell
Fun choice. I loved the symmetrical nature of the architecture.
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks so much. I love that symmetry also. They just stand there, taller than other houses on the beach, so you can’t miss them. And they look a bit like little soldiers! It’s a good place to vacation — but not much warmer here than in Georgia or S. Carolina right now.
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Sue
Variations on a theme alright!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for taking a look. They’re pretty special little houses — well, they look skinny, but they’re not little And I thought it would be fun to write about them this week.
Sue
Yes, they’re unusual!
Grammy Writes
Great answer to the challenge!
Oh, the Places We See
Thanks for your note and for looking at these cottages. They are so similar yet so different. And definitely eye-catching!