Southern Splendor Welcome to spacious and elegant Southern Splendor. This beachfront beauty in the popular East Gulf Beaches neighborhood features five bedrooms and offers spectacular views from every room. There is lots of space for your crew to relax in the open floor plan of the home with charming coastal decor. Furnished beachfront sundecks and a screened porch offer the perfect spots to enjoy sea breezes, alfresco dining and views of dolphins splashing in the Gulf of Mexico. The exterior of this exceptional vacation home features an elegant brick drive, under-house parking, fenced private swimming pool, enclosed outdoor shower, fish cleaning area, and a private path to the beach. The elevator allows access to all floors of this vacation home and makes unpacking and settling in at Southern Splendor a breeze. The first floor boasts an abundance of windows and a spacious and airy common area. The living area decor is casual and beachy with hues of blues and yellows. This space offers plenty of seating, a large TV with cable and DVDs, a library, and direct access to the wraparound deck which offers unobstructed views to the sparkling Gulf waters. Inside, the dining area features a large dining table that comfortably seats eight. There are four additional seats at the breakfast bar that look into the well-equipped, modern kitchen. The kitchen boasts white cabinets with black granite counters, a microwave, and dishwasher. Directly off the kitchen is a comfortable screened porch. Beach gear credit is included with this home - book a stay and get your choice of kayaks, paddleboards, beach chairs and more. WHAT’S NEARBY This home is minutes to local shops, restaurants, nightlife, the multi-use path connecting the entire island, the St. George State Park and the Lighthouse Museum. The vibrant shopping, arts, and culinary scene of Apalachicola is just 25 minutes away by car. THINGS TO KNOW No dog(s) are welcome in this home. No other animals are allowed without specific Vacasa approval. Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles. Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a damage waiver fee which covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. More information can be found from the "Additional rules" on the checkout page. Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.