Seaside stay .You'll find Bloody Marsh Battle Site and Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House within a 15-minute walk of this St. Simons Island vacation home. East Beach and Glynn Visual Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
East Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
Demere Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
Glynn Visual Arts - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
Getting around
Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 6 min walk
Wake Up Coffee Company - 7 min walk
Starbucks - 8 min walk
McDonald's - 9 min walk
Ziggy’s - 10 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger
YOUR ST. SIMONS VACATION HOME Welcome to Blue Heron Cottage, a St. Simons vacation rental built for families, foodies, and barefoot mornings by the pool. Located on a quiet street just minutes from the island’s best eats, this newly built beach home has a private heated pool, two king suites, a custom bunk room, and walkability that’s hard to beat.
You’re less than half a mile from Southern Soul BBQ (featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives) and Dulce Dough Doughnuts—the best doughnuts in the Golden Isles, full stop. Get there early—they sell out fast. They also do great coffee and mimosas, so whether you're jump-starting the day or just trying to survive breakfast with teenagers, you're in luck. You’re also a few minutes’ walk from Redfern Village, where you’ll find casual eats like Gnat’s Landing, oysters at Wolf Island, and a wine-lover’s gift shop you didn’t know you needed (Wine Body & Soul—yes, that’s really the name).
Inside this beach home, you’ll find coastal finishes that whisper, not shout. There’s a chef’s kitchen, Smart TVs in all four bedrooms, and plenty of space to gather—or escape the group chat entirely. Outside, it’s all about poolside naps, screen porch hangs, and forgetting your car exists. The home has a 240V NEMA 14‑50 outlet for Level 2 EV charging.
SLEEP IN ON ST. SIMONS • First Floor King Suite – King bed, Smart TV, tray ceiling, private en-suite with walk-in shower and dual vanity • Upstairs King Suite – King bed, Smart TV, desk nook, built-in shelving, private en-suite with walk-in shower and dual vanity • Upstairs Guest Room – Queen bed, Smart TV, closet, remote work area • Upstairs Bunk Room – Two custom-built bunk sets with 4 XL twin beds, 2 desks, and Smart TV — a family-friendly layout that still feels high-end
ST. SIMONS OUTDOOR LIVING • Private heated pool (with optional cooling) for year-round comfort • Screened porch with cushioned seating for breezy afternoons • Rocking chairs on the front porch • Tucked on a quiet street with parking for three—no parallel skills required • .2 miles to Southern Soul BBQ (4-minute walk) • .3 miles to Redfern Village (8-minute walk) • .4 miles to Dulce Dough Doughnuts (8-minute walk) • 1.5 miles to Barry’s Beach Service (bike & beach gear rentals) • 1.6 miles to Coast Guard Station beach access • 2.2 miles to Pier Village and the St. Simons Lighthouse
VACATION RENTAL CHEAT SHEET • Sleeps 10 total across 4 bedrooms • 2 king suites, 1 queen bedroom, 1 bunk room • 3 full bathrooms + 1 powder room • Smart TVs in every bedroom • High-speed Xfinity WiFi + YouTube TV • Full-size washer + dryer • Work-friendly layout with dedicated desks in two bedrooms • Address: 115 Circle Drive • Walkable to top restaurants, gift shops, and sweets • Beach is bikeable or a 5-minute drive • EV Charging available at home (Details in Fine Print Below)
THE STARTER PACK Just enough to land, unpack, and hit the beach. • Shampoo, Conditioner, Body wash • Dish soap + sponge • 1 roll of paper towels • 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom • 2 trash bags • 2 laundry pods • 2 dishwasher pods
THE FINE PRINT • Check-in is at 4 PM. Check-out is at 10 AM • The pool is heated and can also be cooled • A $200 fee applies for pool heating, covering up to 7 days. • This home is pet-free, smoke-free, and event-free • There is a doorbell camera at the front entrance for added peace of mind • 240V NEMA 14‑50 outlet for Level 2 EV charging. Guests will need to bring their own charging cable • Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #105550
WHY EMMONS? Blue Heron Cottage is managed by Emmons Realty, the most-reviewed vacation rental company on St. Simons Island. Locally owned, family-run, and always a call away. We want your vacation to feel like fireworks—but run like clockwork.
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 2,606 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
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
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
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
2188-252875
Frequently asked questions
How close is Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger to the airport?
This vacation home is 13.8 mi (21-min drive) away from the Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger to the beach?
This vacation home is 1.3 mi (2-min drive) from East Beach and 4.8 mi (9-min drive) from Sea Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Emerald Princess II Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.
What time is check-in at Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger have a pool?
Yes, there's a private pool.
Does Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger to downtown St. Simons Island?
This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from St. Simons Island.
Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger Reviews
Reviews
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Wonderful
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Reviews
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dr. Tracy M.
Apr 29, 2026
Splendid getaway
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Absolutely wonderful peaceful and pleasant
Such a good location!! Just a few miles from the beach, but center of the island so close to all restaurants. The cutest private back yard with a great pool. Well stocked and decorated so cute.
Photos don’t even do it justice! The house was so perfect for my bachelorette trip! Everyone had tons of room, no stress! The planes were super noisy, but if you can ignore it like we did, then it was great! Response from the realty team was so great. I would 100% recommend and come back!
Blue Heron Cottage: Coastal Getaway on St. Simons Island
we truly enjoyed our stay, everything was so clean/beautiful, accommodated all our needs. loved the neighborhood, lots of things in walking distance. truly enjoyed the clean pool, my grandbabies also. we needed this, been threw a lot these past months. We will do this one again. Thank You Blue Heron Cottage
We enjoyed our time at this lovely home! Clean, beautiful, and everything was as pictured although the pool felt a bit smaller than in the images. Our only complaint was that they don't provide much as far as necessities to get you started. Bring trash bags, dish sponge and towel, and detergent! You'll have a great time!
We have been to St. Simons many times and this has been the best house. The house was very clean, and it was great having two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms so my elderly mother could stay downstairs and we could have privacy in a bedroom upstairs. The kitchen was well stocked, so we could prepare breakfast in the mornings. The neighbors were also great! The only minor issues were the pool and airport noise. This is the closest we have stayed to the airport, so we didn't know it was that busy! However, it wasn't noisy to the point where we couldn't sleep or were awakened at night. The pool's heater was on, and unfortunately, it wasn't fixed until the last full day of our stay. Despite those minor issues, we will definitely be staying there again!
Jared H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Dina F.
Mar 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house, cute area
The house is gorgeous, upscale, clean, and stocked with shampoo/conditioner, hand soap, beach towels, books/games/puzzles and a very small supply of toilet paper, paper towels and clothes/dishwashing pods.
Pool is on the small side but the heater works very well, which is great since it's not that warm there in March.
Within walking distance of a grocery store and unique restaurants/shopping. Drive to the pier/beach.
The biggest room for improvement is the communication with the property management company. They're quick to respond and friendly, but they don't know much about the property and since there's no sheet/book that explains anything about the house/area we were in the dark on the TVs (not straightforward and didn't all have YT TV), pool, appliances, trash, rules, etc.
On day 3 when we told them the pool cleaning robot was full of leaves, they said it was our job to empty the unit/skim the pool daily. Happy to do that but we should have been informed and given instructions when we arrived.
Also, prior to arrival when we asked we were told the house didn't have things like beach towels, games/cards, soap so we packed, checked and paid for an extra suitcase filled with these things. But when we arrived, the house fully stocked with everything we lugged here and more. Hassle and waste of money.
All in all, the house is outstanding and the area is walkable and fun, but as a frequent renter of vacation houses, we're just used to better customer service.
Dina F.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Mary V.
Apr 20, 2024
Lake Heron Cottalge
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This home is simply the perfect set up when traveling with a family. Our family spent our first Spring Break on St. Simons Island and at the Lake Heron Cottage. We are frequent travelers and often rent homes to stay in both in the US and Abroad. It was peak season with highest rental rate which is to be expected. What we were shocked by is the lack of communication and resolve given by the rental company and property owner. A shower on the second floor was leaking through the bath vent on main level and we were scolded for calling at an inconvenient time as well as told to point the shower head down or don't use the shower as resolve. This is the FIRST time ever we were given such an unbelievably unexceptable solution of any property we stayed in. When we are investing top dollar for a vacation property, we expect everything to work and if it doesn't, some form of a solution or compensation. One of our children is 6'2"and needless to say, he couldn't fit under a shower head pointed downward. There was no apology, no offer of reimbursement actually, no resolve. Very disappointing in addition to the fact, this home will experience a mold problem shortly. It was such an unfortunate end to a situation that could have been resolved so much better.
Mary V.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Hamilton L.
Aug 13, 2024
A Great Place To Stay On the Island
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Very nice house. Pool is excellent and private. Clean and modern. What a dream.
Hamilton L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Aug 24, 2023
My expectations were slept off their feet.
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This has to be one of the most luxurious vacation homes in the entire state of Georgia. The pool blows every other Saint Simons pool I’ve ever visited out of the water. The home is elegant, yet couldn’t be more comfortable. Someone seriously put a lot of thought into this. There are little work spaces all over the house if anyone needs to get some work done. I couldn’t have been more impressed. My family stays with Emmons Realty all the time. They never disappoint, but this house is special. Not to mention, super close and convenient to everything you’d want on the island. Thanks again guys. We will be back.