We recently stayed at Casa de Chill for 4 days. Located in the "Plantation", at the western end of St. George Island, the beauty and solitude were first rate. A beautiful 50-foot rustic boardwalk connects the two level home to the beach, and the sounds and sight of the ocean are clear from the covered deck and the back porch. The water was temperate, and the waves were great for body surfing and boogie boarding. The privacy was unbelievable....we literally had the beach to ourselves. And when the sun became a bit too much for our little ones, we just transitioned to the shaded pool located under the deck.
We had a total of 6 guests, but the occupancy could have doubled comfortably. The "kids room" has a bunk bed and an additional single bed....could probably have slept 5 kids without trouble. The master suite on the top floor is really outstanding. King bed that faces the ocean with an attached balcony. Spacious open bathroom complete with a huge tub. Great way to wake up in the morning! And a fully functional elevator is available for older family members or wheelchair needs.
The property was very neat and well-maintained. The kitchen is open and organized with all the basic necessary amenities. The utility closet downstairs contains all sorts of toys and games for the beach, in addition to several bicycles. The Plantation has a great bike path, which was nice for exercise as well as accessing the community tennis courts and pools, both of which were included as part of the stay.
The island has a few local shops and restaurants, and if you are feeling a little more adventurous, Apalachicola is about a 15 minute drive. This quaint fishing community has had a revival of sorts with restaurants, gift and artisan shops, bars and a bit of a Bohemian flavor. At any rate, we can't say enough about our stay on St. George Island. It was an ideal escape from our busy lives, and we will soon be back to the Casa de Chill.