Sooner The Better
3-D Tour
Community Pool
Private Pool
AMENITIES:Multiple TVs, DVD Player, well-equipped kitchen with Nepresso, Keurig and drip coffee maker, solid surface flooring throughout main living area, carpet in bedrooms, large covered deck, screen porch, washer and dryer in house, private pool with large pool deck, dog kennels provided and required when you cannot take your dog with you, park style charcoal grill, outdoor shower, concrete under house parking, large gravel driveway with additional parking. Washer and Dryer
PET FRIENDLY: 2 Dogs only under 80 lbs. each, $125 Non-refundable Pet Fee is required per dog.
NO SMOKING>
PRIVATE SWIMMING POOL
This house offers access to the Plantation Clubhouse with community pools, tennis courts and fitness center.
- Drip Coffee Maker
- Keurig
- Charcoal Grill
- Linens
- Private Pool
- Screened Porch
- Monthly Rates
- Outdoor Shower Cold
- Washer and Dryer
- Community Pool
- Wi-Fi
- Xplorie
- Pet Friendly (rules apply)
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| Spring 2026 | $930 | $4900 | 3 |
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| 01/03/2027 | 01/31/2027 | $6350 |
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15% OFF Summer Weeks at Sooner The Better!
Reserve Sooner The Better for any available Summer 2026 week and get 15% off the rate! Hurry and book now before this offer is gone. Applies to new reservations only and cannot be combined with any other special or discount. To book this special offer contact our Reservations Staff or use Promo Code SOONER15 when booking online.
Offer expires 07/25/2026 and you must book your vacation between 05/23/2026 and 07/31/2026.Fall Rates for August Dates at Sooner The Better!
Book any available week in the month of August 2026 and receive the Fall Rate of $4,900! Applies to new reservations only and cannot be combined with any other special or discount. To book this special offer contact our Reservations Staff or use Promo Code SOONER when booking online.
Offer expires 08/29/2026 and you must book your vacation between 08/01/2026 and 08/31/2026.Sooner The Better Welcomes Returning Guests!
As a ‘Thank You’ to returning guests, the homeowner of Sooner The Better would like to extend a 5% discount for your loyal patronage. We look forward to seeing you again! Excludes monthly rates or less than weekly bookings. Applies to new reservations only and cannot be combined with other specials or discounts. Disclaimer: To redeem this special offer you must call our reservations department to book your stay.
Offer expires 12/31/2027 and you must book your vacation between 01/01/2023 and 12/31/2027.Sooner The Better Welcomes AARP Members!
Welcome to the Forgotten Coast! AARP Members reserve any week throughout the year and receive 10% AARP Discount. Proof of identification required and must provide AARP Discount card at check-in for verification. Excludes monthly rates or less than weekly bookings. Applies to new reservations only and cannot be combined with other specials or discounts. Disclaimer: To redeem this special offer you must call our reservations department to book your stay.
Offer expires 12/31/2027 and you must book your vacation between 01/01/2021 and 12/31/2027.Military Discount at Sooner The Better!
As a “Thank You” for all your sacrifices, dedication, and serve to our country, all active duty, reserve, and veteran personnel will receive 10% off their next stay. Minimum week rental required. Proof of identification required. Applies to new reservations only and cannot be combined with other specials or discounts. Excludes monthly rates. Disclaimer: To redeem this special offer you must call our reservations department to book your stay.
Offer expires 12/31/2027 and you must book your vacation between 01/01/2021 and 12/31/2027.Sooner the Better
Great location. Needed some repairs on outside of house and on the porches. Need updates on shower heads and some new mattresses. We as a family enjoyed our stay will be back.- Tracey R from Hendersonville tn, Posted: 06/20/2021
Great House
This was a great house, everything we could have needed was there. Shaded pool was a great place to hang out. Beach was a short walk on a nice path. This was one of the best houses we have stayed in.- William C from Dallas,GA, Posted: 10/12/2025Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear the house had everything you needed and that you enjoyed relaxing by the shaded pool. It’s great to know the beach path made your stay even more enjoyable. Hearing that this was one of the best houses you've stayed in truly means a lot to us. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
- Collins Vacation Rentals, Inc. staff, Posted: 10/12/2025
Ms
Great house for our family gatherings. Comfortable and clean! Beautiful porches and loved the trees and foliage. only downside was iffy wifi!- Anonymous U , Posted: 08/04/2024
Sooner the Better
The best house we've stayed at on island. Just a short walk to the beach. Well equipped kitchen and decorated to make you feel at home. We will be back- Anonymous U , Posted: 03/22/2026Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re thrilled to hear this was the best house you’ve stayed at on the island. The short walk to the beach, the well equipped kitchen, and the comfortable, homey décor really do make this property a great SGI getaway. We’re so glad you felt right at home and enjoyed your stay. We look forward to welcoming you back on your next St. George Island vacation.
- Collins Vacation Rentals, Inc. staff, Posted: 03/25/2026
Wonderful family Thanksgiving week
Great house to accommodate our family.- Hilda P from Ellijay Ga, Posted: 11/28/2023
Sooner the Better
Great trip, enjoyed the beach and the house.- Helmut S from Dunwoody, GA, Posted: 07/17/2023Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for Sooner The Better! We hope to see you on St. George Island again soon.
- Collins Vacation Rentals, Inc. staff, Posted: 07/17/2023
Perfect family home!
Our family of 12 ( 6 adults,6 kids) came to St George for a family wedding. This home was just perfect! Large screened in porches for dining, great gathering spaces and bedrooms. The kitchen was the best equipped we have ever had in a rental! Plenty of silverware, dishes, glasses large pot sand appliances! I know that might seem like a common thing but it really isn’t and we greatly appreciated it! Kids loved the pool especially since the beach was crazy windy. Convenient to beach and could see ocean as we ate o. The porch. Thank you for sharing your bea home with us! Hope to book it again!- Debi And Sid S from Atlanta , Posted: 05/24/2021
Great location, well-stocked
Had a great week, rental was clean and comfy. Best part was the proximity to the beach. Only suggestions would be heat for the pool and a larger water heater as our group had to take some cold showers.- Anonymous U , Posted: 03/24/2022Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate your feedback. We will pass your suggestions along to the homeowner. We hope to see you on St. George Island again soon!
- Collins Vacation Rentals, Inc. staff, Posted: 03/31/2022
A Hidden Gem
We loved our stay at Sooner The Better! The house was a great size for our family, had a great dining/family gathering area, and the shaded pool area was a huge hit with both the kids and adults! We loved the privacy of the cul-de-sac this property provided as well as the perfect proximity to the beach access. The beach was quiet, peaceful, uncrowded, and everyone was so friendly. The only reason I didn’t give this a full five stars is that some areas of the property could use a little tlc. Updating the doorknobs so there are working locks, updating shower faucets and fixtures, replacing the fridge to provide plenty of ice and filtered water, replacing some of the couches, and deep cleaning the screened porches & outdoor furniture would make this a 5 star house. Either way, we still had an amazing time and would absolutely recommend anyone visit Sooner the Better!- Elisha W from Kentucky USA, Posted: 06/30/2024
Thank you for your wonderful and detailed review of Sooner The Better! We're thrilled to hear that the house size, dining/family area, and shaded pool were such hits with your family. We're also glad you enjoyed the privacy, beach access, and the peaceful, friendly atmosphere. We appreciate your constructive feedback on the areas needing TLC. We will pass along your suggestions to the homeowner. We’re so glad you had an amazing time and would recommend Sooner The Better. We look forward to welcoming you back!
- Collins Vacation Rentals, Inc. staff, Posted: 07/16/2024
Sooner the better
This was our 3rd year at the property, while there were some deficiencies, overall we love the place and will return in2026. In 2025 we are doing a special family trip to Banff. The fridge died, but was replaced the next day. The internet is totally horrible and unreliable. No cell or internet service by my provider however my son had reasonable service by Verizon.- Helmut S from Dunwoody, GA, Posted: 07/14/2024Thank you for your continued loyalty and for taking the time to share your experience. We're delighted to hear that you love the property and plan to return in 2026. We hope you have a fantastic family trip to Banff in 2025! We apologize for the inconvenience caused by the refrigerator issue, and we’re glad it was resolved quickly. Regarding the unreliable internet and cell service, St. George Island is a barrier island, and sometimes connectivity can be challenging. We look forward to welcoming you back in 2026!
- Collins Vacation Rentals, Inc. staff, Posted: 07/18/2024
Sooner the Better
My group of teacher friends and our spouses had a wonderful fall break at Sooner the Better! The house has larger common areas, three porches, and the bedrooms that are mostly spread out where we didn't get in each others way. The beach was a short walk away, but you can hear and see the Gulf from the front porches. It was very nice to have a pool to lounge around too! The Island had everything we needed! Great place to stay!!- Anonymous U , Posted: 11/29/2021Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are so glad to hear your group enjoyed your stay at Sooner The Better. We hope to see you on St. George Island again soon!
- Collins Vacation Rentals, Inc. staff, Posted: 12/13/2021
Absolutely Love Sooner the Better!
We checked into Sooner the Better yesterday. I spoke with you back in Feb. And booked after I saw your post on fb. I just wanted to tell you that we absolutely love your place. We have stayed at several places over the years at SGI and I think we finally found our forever rental with your place. Going to book next year while we are here! Your place is beautiful and you can tell you put a lot into it. My mother joined us and she has two vacation rentals on VRBO and is also impressed with the place. Thanks for sharing your home with strangers! We love it!- Anonymous U , Posted: 05/25/2021
Perfect home all on one level.
Sooner the Better is perfect first tier location with quick beach access. Living/dining/kitchen and 4 Bed/ Bath on main level is perfect for small family or group of friends. There is an upstairs master that is very cozy, too. Lovely decor, well stocked kitchen, and beautiful sitting porches. This house checked all the boxes for my February stay. Highly recommend.- Kerry F from Wausau, Posted: 02/27/2022Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate your feedback! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Sooner The Better and hope to see you on St. George Island again soon!
- Collins Vacation Rentals, Inc. staff, Posted: 03/09/2022
Sooner the Better
Terrific beach house stocked with everything you need in the kitchen. Perfect for our family of 6, plenty of room and well kept and clean. Really terrific for our dogs, its hard to find a great beach house rental that takes dogs and this one was perfect. Great to have the lovely pool. The view and location to the beach is just great. Loved our stay and will be back.- Amanda W from Talahassee, Posted: 01/03/2022Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, we appreciate your feedback. We are so glad to here that you and your dogs enjoyed your stay at Sooner The Better! We hope to see you on St. George Island again soon.
- Collins Vacation Rentals, Inc. staff, Posted: 01/03/2022
Example: “Is the balcony screened in?” or “Is there a toaster oven?”
Q: CANCELLATION AND RESERVATION CHANGES- Staff S. Posted: 07/01/2024A:For reservations booked in advance (greater than 30 days prior to arrival): You may cancel, change dates, or switch properties within seven (7) days of the contract date with no penalty. Please note: after the seven (7) days, we cannot refund your advance rental payment unless equivalent revenue is generated from another rental customer for the same time period. When your reservation is confirmed, any cancellation, date or property changes will be subject to this policy. If the property re-rents and generates the equivalent revenue, we will refund your advance rental payment, minus a Cancellation Fee of 10% of the published rate.
For reservations booked within 30 days of arrival: You may cancel, change dates, or switch properties on the same day of the booking. Please note: after your booking date, we cannot refund your rental payment unless equivalent revenue is generated from another rental customer for the same dates. When your reservation is confirmed, any cancellation, date or property changes will be subject to this policy. If the property re-rents and generates the equivalent revenue, we will refund your rental payment, minus a Cancellation Fee of 10% of the published rate.
Refunds will be issued in the same form the payment was made. Please note: credit card refunds will be issued to the same card the payment was received (including gift cards).
Your reservation will be cancelled if you fail to arrive within 24 hours of arrival date, unless you have notified our office previously. Guests with Travel Protection Insurance will be directed to contact their insurer. Please note: Collins Vacation Rentals does not refund or reschedule for weather events.
Example: “Are fresh linens provided?”
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