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Dog-Friendly Cottage by the Beach with Private Pool, Pool Spa, & Free WiFi

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A heated pool
A heated pool
TV, DVD player
4 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12219 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog-Friendly Cottage by the Beach with Private Pool, Pool Spa, & Free WiFi

Secret Garden Oasis

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Find the perfect oasis for a family or a small group of friends at this beautiful home in St. Simons, a gorgeous garden property that sits around the corner from the beach. Cool off from the summer sun in the private, enclosed yard, where you can relax in the small dipping pool and attached cascading pool spa. As the children play in the garden and come up with new adventures in the treehouse, the adults can prepare memorable meals in the chef's kitchen, recently renovated with new appliances, cabinets, counters, and flooring, before gathering around the fireplace for games and movies. At night, you'll also be treated to brand new mattresses on the three king beds. The primary bedroom has a Smart TV.

What’s nearby:
This home is perfectly located in St. Simons, just around the corner from the 5th Street beach access point. You'll be half a mile down the road from the St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum, the St. Simons Pier, and all sorts of aquatic fun and miniature golf at Neptune Park. And all along Ocean Boulevard are a number of wonderful restaurants and eateries with something for every taste.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Local, baby equipment rental services available
Gourmet kitchen with a professional-grade GE Monogram range with six burners, a grill, and two ovens
Please note that the pool is a 10' x 14' dipping pool
Outdoor shower
Dog-friendly
Snowbird-friendly
* Please note that pool and pool spa heat is available for an additional fee of $40 per day plus tax. It takes one full day to heat.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver 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. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" 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.

Property manager

Vacasa of Georgia

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2360 sq ft (219 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
41029

About the neighborhood

Map
St. Simons Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Neptune Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Sea Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Driftwood Beach - 35 min drive - 36.5 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Simons Island Pier - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brogen's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog-Friendly Cottage by the Beach with Private Pool, Pool Spa, & Free WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-Friendly Cottage by the Beach with Private Pool, Pool Spa, & Free WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-Friendly Cottage by the Beach with Private Pool, Pool Spa, & Free WiFi?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-Friendly Cottage by the Beach with Private Pool, Pool Spa, & Free WiFi located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of East Beach, Massengale Park, and Demere Park. Neptune Park and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Dog-Friendly Cottage by the Beach with Private Pool, Pool Spa, & Free WiFi Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 66 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Christopher L.

Nothing but issues
Booked this place 8 months in advance. The phone number given to contact the host is not a working number. Inquired 3 different times about having the pool heated. Didn’t get an answer back until the day of check-in. Right before check in, we were told the downstairs a/c was not working. Everything except one bedroom is on the bottom floor, so essentially the entire house was without a/c for the entirety of our stay. NO A/C! we were given a couple cheap box fans and a small portable a/c that was useless. The “heated jacuzzi” that I paid extra for, was barely warm. 85°. The ceiling fan in the living room has a big sign that says “fan is decorative only”. This seems to be what the host does with any item that doesn’t work—instead of getting it fixed. We were told on our first day that the a/c was to be fixed ASAP, and that it would probably be done before we checked in. Come to find out, the host got a few estimates to fix the issue, but the estimates were “more than they were willing to pay”, so we went without a/c for the entirety of our 5 day stay. There was a tarp suspended over the pool for shade. It had so much debris/broken tree branches/dirt on it that it was sagging down about 2 feet over the pool at the lowest point. The pool was also FILTHY. The house water was shut off for 24 hours at one point too. We couldn’t shower/use bathrooms that day. Last day I found roaches in the master bathroom also. I wish I had more space to write. DON’T STAY HERE.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Milinda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location
Great home with plenty of space. Fantastic outdoor space with nice dipping pool. Would definitely stay at again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and great for big family!
Location is so close to beach! Clean with a large living room area. Kitchen is large and great for cooking!! Loved the big window that opens to pool. Hot tub and pool were amazing for a big crowd. Our only issue was hot tub and pool were cold for two days even though we paid for heat. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Janell B.

Spacious but left wanting
We easily fit 2 families into the house, great sleeping arrangements. We enjoyed the kitchen and living space, but exposed outlets, broken widow’s nest with no access (though it looked like it would have been amazing), promise of a heated pool in January but having nothing, and missing windows, tv remotes, and backyard issues (shade lining was covered in debri, playhouse covered in moss) just left us wishing we could have enjoyed what was promised to us more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Space! Great Location!
Wonderful property. Plenty of room for our group of 6 adults and 6 kids (ages 2 thru 15). 1 block from terrific beach access. Less than ¾ miles in either direction from fantastic food/brewery/shops. We stayed Friday to Friday around Memorial Day and only wish we had booked more time. The house is older but really well organized and ridiculously clean. It could use a few minor updates, shower heads specifically. The heated hot tub/pool was perfect for our group with cooler weather still lingering. The decking, fans and lighting around the pool all need some work. But I believe the property manager is aware and trying to make improvements. We loved the property and wouldn't hesitate to spend another week there!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberli M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway.
Loved the house, location and area. Kids loved the pool and hot tub. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett A., Old Hickory, TN

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation house
This house had everything we needed for our family vacation. Big, well equipped kitchen. Plenty of space. Heated pool and spa. Excellent location for the beach and dining.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Marla A.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Very disappointed. Run down. Many non working or broken things. Yard was totally neglected.
No response from Vacasa or Host the whole week we where there. I’ve spoken to a manger and sent pictures hoping for a refund.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
St Simon Thanksgiving
The house was as advertised, lots of room. The kitchen is awesome. The house is close to the beach, you can walk to the beach in a few minutes. We, as a group, 7 of us. would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

paige b., Charlotte, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint house-fab location
Adorable house w/coffee house vibes. If you love & are used to older, quirky houses- you will love. Very cozy. Love the decor & stained glass. Great great location! Pool heating & cleanliness(pool only) was an issue, but obviously not a problem in summer. Vacasa did the very best they could with what they had to deal with(re:pool). Would love for the owners to fix the observation deck & a few other things. Would be a fun addition to this funky, cool house. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Steve K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Almost perfect
Immaculate lovely home, well-furnished, great location, responsive management. The only downside is that the back of the property abuts a large hotel whose noisy air conditioners interferes with the enjoyment of the beautiful back yard, a fact not mentioned in the description.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

6/10 Okay

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute buts needs tending to
Overall the experience was easy and pleasant. The online pictures are very,very old because the place was not as bright as they show. The yard and house had ivy overgrown everywhere. Yard absolutely needed some tending to. I read from other vacationers back in sept of this year noting the over grown foliage and it definitely wasn’t attended to. We have pictures to prove what we are talking about. Great location a little fixing up in yard and this place would get a 5star.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Matthew E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house, TV didn’t work and pool/spa not hot upon arrival.
Lovely little house but was disappointed with experience. Property management made a big deal of giving them 3 days in advance if I wanted the pool/spa heated so it could ready when I arrived. I told them, and paid the fee within their time restraint but the pool/spa was not turned on when I arrived. It took a day to get it to a temperature that was useable and another day to make it comfortable. No compensation was giving to me for the time lost during it being heated up. Moreover, the TV was not working when we arrived and despite the technician coming out, they could never get it working. This was during the braves World Series quest so I ended up paying for a sling subscription so we could watch on the small bedroom tv. Again, no compensation was offered. This is my third time filling out this form and no-one has reached out to ease my frustration.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two family beach vacation
House was beautifully decorated and appointed and extremely clean. Great location, easy walk to the beach and shops and restaurants. Kitchen was easy to cook in and we used pool and spa more than I thought we would. The only thing I would point out is that the room with the double and two singles consists of bunk beds, including a top single that is shorter than a standard-sized single mattress and the double and other single are on the floor. It worked well for our teens/older kids and would be perfect for little kids, but adults would likely be uncomfortable there. Speaking of comfort, the mattresses and bedding were extremely comfortable (not something I would have expected in a rental).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot close to the beach
Overall, we really liked staying here. The house and yard were beautiful , and we enjoyed the pool as well. Only drawback was that the internet could be spotty at times and we weren't able to access Netflix and Hulu due to needing a PIN that only the owner had and didn't feel comfortable giving out. I assume they are going to work on fixing this. Other than that, I would highly recommend because the house was beautiful and a short walk to the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location beautiful decor
A lovely, very comfortable and beautifully decorated home two blocks from the beach in a quiet location on the island. Great kitchen nicely equipped. Disappointed that we could not use fireplaces and while the rental company was responsive to our needs the experience was impersonal. That said we plan to return because of how much we loved the home and location
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Kathleen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice to stay at
Nice house open and airy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

steve m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
It was just my wife and I, and it was the offseason and not great weather so we didn't get to enjoy all the house offers in the hot tub and yard. However, the house is nicely appointed, plenty of towels, kitchen appliances, and in light of the weather and Covid, I loved that they had all the pay TV stations, and could access Netflix and Hulu. It is 2 blocks from a nice beach, and a short walk/ride to the pier town, and close to everything else.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vaca 2020
Had a great time. Nice place to visit!!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Diane J., Currently living in Bluffton SC. From Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl's Getaway
My friends and I were excited about our two night stay in St. Simons. We chose this charming house because of the pool and hot tub and proximity to the beach. We arrived and checked in to find that the pool and hot tub were dirty. In communicating with the property management, I was told that the pump was not working and they hoped to have it repaired by the next morning. The next morning the pump was being installed only to find out that the blower was not working. The pool was cleaned later that morning. In only a two night stay we had lost most of our pool/hot tub time. I again called the property management to find out about the blower repair to be told it would not be replaced until the end of the week. The frustrating part was that I was doing the calling! The management was not following up with any information. We were offered the first night free for our trouble. The other issued that was confusing to us was that the bedroom/bathroom doors upstairs were glass. No such thing as privacy so beware in mixed company. The house itself was charming and still had many features relevant to it's 1947 history. It reminded us of what a true beach cottage was like. The kitchen was great and had been completely remodeled. The house was stocked with everything we needed. The best part was the easy walk to the beach and the downtown area. DJ
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Renovated vintage beach cottage
Nicely decorated with a family-friendly layout, this vintage beach cottage had unique charm, was close to the beach and town. We enjoyed our stay and would return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous home & perfect location
This home is spacious with plenty of beds and seating for everyone. The kids bedroom is adorable, and we loved that the kids bathroom had a bathtub and a small toilet that was perfect for them. The yard was beautiful, but the backyard always felt hotter and more humid than anywhere else. Short walk to the beach was very convenient. We were very disappointed to find out after booking that the rooftop deck is off-limits. I'd suggest including that information in the listing as the rooftop deck was a big reason we booked this property. Also a note to future guests, be very attentive when using the oven. It runs extremely hot and will burn your food in a matter of minutes. We tried adjusting temperatures and cook times but nothing seemed to work. Other than the rooftop deck being off-limits and the temperamental oven, we loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020