Sportsman Lodge Motel & Marina

The reason I gave it a 4 star is because of the hospitality and the view. It may not be the cleanest (by this i mean not modern and not spotless) but very comfortable (new mattresses) spacious and such a view.
I would describe this as rustic with a very good atmosphere.

For now I’m going to say 3 star because for the squeamish, they may not like it. The people are nice, the water is great but it is old, it is a manly type place & fishermen love it! But if you like unique & rustic, you will like it. There were ants at the front door it we asked for spray & they have it to us. This IS Florida, and there will always be ants! So I don’t worry about it, it’s not infested just needed to be sorted by front door.
I always bring my own blankets & pillows so with the sheets that are on the bed, we’ll be good. By tomorrow my review may change for better, hopefully not worse! Haha
Okay, night went well, slept well & the a/​c cranks!!! It was cold!
On the negative side, the refrigerator smells like fish. Ugh but this is used a lot by fishermen and so it’s hard to kill that odor. The refrigerator is clean! Just had a lingering odor. Ugh. Fortunately for us, we really didn’t need it as we were here for one night.
Oh, the place is DOG FRIENDLY! That was one may reason for our stay here. Despite all the dirt outside and dogs being allowed, it really is alright here. But again for the squeamish, probably not so.
It’s peaceful, quiet and on the water, I’m upping my review to 4*!

This place is old Florida. It’s cheap, no frills a little worn out but with clean rooms, nice people and an unbeatable location for fishermen. This was a good hotel for our fishing trip since we just needed a clean, cold, dark room to crash at the end of a full day on the water.

Old, not very clean, dogs and children roaming everywhere. We chose not to stay here. Rooms were small and the view was good but not the right place for us.

Yes the price is right, but that’s about all that’s good. Be aware that this place is dirty, old, small, and there’s not one thing to do except look at the birds. Sunset’s are fantastic though.

This place is a hidden gem and has real character-it’s definitely not a cookie-​cutter Best Western or Motel 6. Price is really reasonable compared to other lodging at St. George Island/​Apalachicola. Owners are really friendly and nice to talk to.
If you’re looking for a semi-​rustic but clean place that’s really relaxed, check it out. There are peacocks, squirrels, and other birds roaming around property that don’t bother people and mind their own business-it’s really cool and unique. In additon, there is waterfront access where fisherman can catch dinner and fillet/​clean their catch nearby. The rooms are simple but clean, and the kitchenette rooms have a small oven and stove so you don’t have to eat out 3 times/​day. AC/​heater units are older window-​mounted portables (i.e no central air), and adequately cool the room.
That being said, bring bug spray since property is in the woods and there are biting critters that come out at night, at least during the summer months.

I have been going to the Sportsman’s Lodge for twenty years. Etta and Bob are the best. Great view and you feel like you are a part of the family. This past time I met a great couple and their 2 dogs, and another person and we sat and talked on the balcony up in the treetops, under the stars and observed the peacocks roosting in the trees right in front of us. Very different and never a dull/​lonely moment.

I am retracting the 4 stars and giving 5! We were trying to make it to st. George island when Tropical Storm Debby hit and we couldn’t cross the bridge. We found this place and the owners were so accommodating. The rooms were spacious and clean and also per friendly. The next day, one of the owners, Edda, assured us we would have our rooms for the night. When they opened the bridge later that day she wouldn’t even let us pay. How awesome! Thank you!

What a treasure — and how lucky we were to find it. Very laid back and relaxing. Part summer camp part retreat. Right on the bay. Very dog friendly. Rooms were clean, spacious, and fresh.
Owners are lovely people and they did a fantastic job of creating the perfect spot to get away to.
Close the both bridges and easy to find.
The price is fantastic!