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Historic Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach & Dining

Cottage near Driftwood Beach in St. Simons Island

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Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Saint Simons Island, GA
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Massengale Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. Simons Island

Seaside stay .Within a 10-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find East Beach and Massengale Park. Also, Demere Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Glynn Visual Arts is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • East Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Massengale Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Demere Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ziggy’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mullet Bay - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Wake Up Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barbara Jean's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach & Dining

Experience a serene escape in this beautifully restored 1928 beach cottage. Blending historic charm with modern comforts, this home features an open floor plan, a fully equipped kitchen, and a comfortable living area. The cozy bedroom offers a peaceful retreat, and the modern bathroom includes a marble shower. Relax on the screened porch with a swinging daybed or take a short, two-block walk to the beach. Located in a vibrant neighborhood, you'll be steps away from dining and shopping.

Outdoor Spaces: Adjacent to the property, a charming triangular park provides additional room for leisure and activities.

Parking: Ample off street parking available

Just two blocks from the beach, this home offers easy access to the best of St. Simons Island. Walk to nearby dining options like the Crab Trap, Echo, and Beachcomber BBQ, or explore unique shops and cafes in the charming village area. Take a bike ride through the scenic trails, visit the iconic St. Simons Lighthouse, or enjoy a round of golf at one of the many nearby golf courses. With its prime location and abundance of activities, this cottage is the perfect base for your coastal getaway.

Guest access
You'll find the front door in the screened-in porch, which overlooks a triangular green space. Ample off-street parking. The door has a keypad lock, and you'll receive a unique code for access during your stay.

Other things to note
This kitchen is well equipped with essentials like olive oil, salt, and pepper, so all you need to bring is your groceries. We like the Harris Teeter app where you can place your order ahead of time for curb-side pickup. We stock our bathrooms with the essentials; shampoo, shower gel, toilet paper and hair dryer. Laundry detergent provided. Beach chairs and umbrella provided. EV charger provided at no cost to guests.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 800 square feet

Policies

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
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach & Dining to the airport?

This cottage is 15.4 mi (24-min drive) away from the Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach & Dining have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Historic Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach & Dining to the beach?

This cottage is a short 1-minute walk from East Beach and 6.4 mi (12-min drive) from Sea Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Historic Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach & Dining offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach & Dining?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Emerald Princess II Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Historic Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach & Dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach & Dining?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Historic Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach & Dining have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Historic Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach & Dining have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Historic Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach & Dining to downtown St. Simons Island?

This cottage is 1.3 mi away from St. Simons Island.

Historic Beach Cottage - Steps to Beach & Dining Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and the property was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yancey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was well accommodating and great location. Very well appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, and well equipped cottage with top-shelf electronics.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

navenka g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location nice quiet neighborhood close to beach and down town. would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location Beautiful placeA good walk to the beach, but quick drive and easy accessGreat restaurants and shopping nearby Host was quick to respond
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keira M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good little spot! Clean, safe and good accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great location for beach & walk-tos

Great location, 5 mins walk from the beach. Clean, newly renovated and very comfortable. Loved the screened in porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was darling! Very clean and a homey comfortable vibe. We will be back next time we are in town.Love the outdoor patio and well manicured landscaping. Huge rosemary bushes… gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with everything handled to perfection. I loved the front porch swing. Spent many hours on it with coffee, a book, afternoon cocktails.The kitchen was very nice and the home had a welcoming feel when you walked in the door.We fell in love with this island. We will definitely return and I would wa t to stay in this home when we return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bj H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great condo and wonderful location

We were there in January and couldn’t be more pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St Simon Cottage

Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location, perfect layout

We stayed 12 days in this cottage. Walkable to many restaurants, great layout, all around perfect getaway
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home close to everything

Very comfortable house.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Memorial Day Weekend

We had a great time in St. Simons and loved this home! Perfect for a getaway weekend! Definitely will be back :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient location

Property exactly as described. Very convenient walk to beach. Just 2 blocks to main road then 2 more to a great beach access on First St.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jaci K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer getaway

Easy walk to the beach and easy 1 block walk to a couple of great seafood restaurants and quick 5 min drive to Mallory Street. Great front screened-in porch and cute house
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melanie w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage. Quiet. Screened in porch was especially lovely with swing and tv althoughwe never turned it on during our stay. Liked the beach chairs and umbrella so we didn’thave to rent. The listing did say it was a king bed but it was a queen bed. Would have liked some laundry detergent available. All in all was a very nice relaxing place to stay and would definitely recommend and stay there ourselves again! The co hosts responded quickly and when we wanted to have a later check out as our plane was leaving in the evening they were very willing to accommodate. One small thing that wasn't great was the ice machine didnt work at all and since it was hot during our stay the little ice that was in the machine ran out quickly
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend stay

Very clean and cozy. Nice big kitchen and dining area. We loved the location in the middle of everything going on, but still tucked away. Very interesting decor, we enjoyed each new discovery in the space. You are quite thoughtful in how it was all brought together. We will stay again:)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glen & Jan I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best screened in porch!

Quiet street with easy walk to beach. Amazing porch for relaxing and enjoying the weather. A little musty in the house with effect dehumidifier and air purifier. Suspected consequence of recent hurricanes. Will book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break

The house was perfect! Easy walk to the beach. It was even close enough for my wife to walk back and forth to the restroom. Short walk to great restaurants and not too far from downtown. The neighborhood was quiet and the back porch swing was awesome!! Wesley was great and checked in on regularly to make sure everything was okay. We would definitely try and stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

St Simons Vacay

We reserved this lovely island cottage for a four day getaway. The accommodations were just as described, very clean, well stocked with nice decor. We especially liked the bed swing on the front porch. There were a few restaurants and the beach/park within walking distance. More stores and parks were a short car drive away. Our host was very accommodating and polite. Instructions on check in and directions were easily understood. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine K.

Really nice cottage - super convenient

I shared the cottage with my husband and another couple. We were very comfortable and enjoyed being around the corner from the Crab Trap, the coffee shop, and the beach. We also walked into the main downtown area several times, which was a nice stretch of the legs. The cottage itself is super cute and clean - I loved the plants surrounding it. We hung out on the screened porch every afternoon, made breakfast in the kitchen, watched movies in the living room and overall had a really wonderful trip. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay at St. Simons

We did have a relaxing stay and the location in proximity to the beach was very good. It’s walking distance to several restaurants and local shops so getting places was a breeze. I wouldn’t really categorize the house as a true beach house as it lacked some of the amenities that you would typically find in a beach rental. There were no hoses or outdoor showers to rinse off after going to the beach or to rinse off chairs etc. The outdoor porch was covered and was very peaceful and relaxing. However, the interior decor definitely lacks a beach feel and I wouldn’t really consider it family friendly. If you have kids, this might not be the ideal location. Rugs are animal skins, lots of breakable decor, etc. mostly a mid century modern decor which is not bad, just a little different for a beach rental. Bathrooms were nicely remodeled and we really enjoyed them. A few items I think the owner should address: -notify renters when the location is under construction. Lots of early morning drilling, tile cutting etc. is not an ideal beach getaway. -fix the door lock situation. Locks wouldn’t work at check in and we gave up on one of them through our stay and had to use just the side door. -missing door handle on bedroom 2 was a real problem. We had to use a knife to open and close the door since it latched without a handle. I would consider that a serious fire code issue that should be a priority to fix. -bedroom 1 AC unit was very noisy. We turned it off and wanted to use the ceiling fan instead. No can do because there’s no fan. Just a hole in the ceiling with exposed wires. We slept with AirPods to try to drown out the AC unit noise. -finding a pile of men’s underwear in the laundry room was an unpleasant surprise along with trash on the covered porch at check in. I think the house has lots of potential and again the proximity to the beach is great. Take our feedback at face value. We did have a nice week and appreciated the hospitality! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

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