WPC: Variations on a Theme: Island Cottages, St. George Island

Oh, the Places We See

6 years ago

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.

Slender and gray

Stand-out turquoise

Pretty in pink

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!”