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Three Friends Cottage - Fabulous Beach Home! w/ elevator

Beachfront vacation home near Driftwood Beach

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Smart TV, DVD player
Terrace/patio
Combined shower/tub, jetted tub, hair dryer, towels
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 103300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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St Simons Island, GA
  • Place, World War II Home Front Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Massengale Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. Simons Island

On the beach.With a stay at this East End vacation home, you'll be steps from World War II Home Front Museum and East Beach. Massengale Park and Glynn Visual Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • World War II Home Front Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • East Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Massengale Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Demere Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bloody Marsh Battle Site - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wake Up Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mullet Bay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ziggy’s - ‬4 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.

Three Friends Cottage - Fabulous Beach Home! w/ elevator

Three Friends Cottage is one of St. Simons' most spectacular vacation homes, located second position from the ocean in St. Simons finest vacation home neighborhood, Coast Cottages. It is just steps from two community pools and 100 yards from East Beach - one of the widest beaches on the east coast and the best on the island. Three Friends has 4 bedrooms and 4 full baths. The bottom level has 3 bedrooms, two with a queen bed and one with two twins, along with another sleeper sofa in the den. Updated furnishings pamper you in every room, from the separate den (a great place for the kids to watch movies) to the ultra-spacious living/dining/kitchen level. There are multiple dining and sitting areas in the home, allowing plenty of space to relax, spread out, or gather together.

The master suite is a retreat with ocean views from multiple vantage points and a spa-like master bathroom. The master bath has 2 water closets and an amazing walk-through shower with ocean views. It also boasts separate seating areas in the room and on the private terrace. You'll love the high ceilings, elegant fixtures, dark mahogany floors, limestone coral tile, plantation shutters, and newly mounted TVs throughout. The gourmet kitchen is open to the living and dining areas so everyone can gather in one space. The gourmet kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops, Sub-Zero refrigerator, Bosch dishwasher, double oven, and gas range.
Three Friends has 4 baths and a colorful private outdoor shower to rinse off after a day at the beach. Your friends and family will enjoy spending time on the deck while taking in the beautiful beach views. It is the perfect year-round friends and family beach retreat… your home away from home!

Three Friends' guests enjoy full privileges at the Coast Cottages' 2 fabulous beach front pools and pavilion with private beach access. The Coast Cottage neighborhood on St. Simons Island provides a quaint, charming, vacation atmosphere with colorful beach cottages. There is space for 3 vehicles in front of the cottage.
St. Simons Island is truly a special place. The island has great restaurants, miles of sidewalks which makes it a great island to ride bikes, world class golf, tennis, fishing, kayaking and of course relaxing on the beach. It is a great place to get away from it all and create some wonderful memories. You'll want to return to Three Friends Cottage year after year!

The pool is heated at no additional charge for certain holiday weeks such as spring break, Thanksgiving, Christmas to New Years. There is a $50 charge per day to heat the pool for additional days during cooler months.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 30

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

Rules

Minimum Age of Primary Renter is 25 years of age unless stated otherwise
Security Hold of $300 to be placed on guests credit card

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Three Friends Cottage - Fabulous Beach Home! w/ elevator to the airport?

This vacation home is 15.3 mi (24-min drive) away from the Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Three Friends Cottage - Fabulous Beach Home! w/ elevator have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Three Friends Cottage - Fabulous Beach Home! w/ elevator to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Three Friends Cottage - Fabulous Beach Home! w/ elevator offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Three Friends Cottage - Fabulous Beach Home! w/ elevator?

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

What time is check-in at Three Friends Cottage - Fabulous Beach Home! w/ elevator?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Three Friends Cottage - Fabulous Beach Home! w/ elevator?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Three Friends Cottage - Fabulous Beach Home! w/ elevator have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does Three Friends Cottage - Fabulous Beach Home! w/ elevator have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Three Friends Cottage - Fabulous Beach Home! w/ elevator to downtown St. Simons Island?

This vacation home is 1.4 mi away from St. Simons Island.

Three Friends Cottage - Fabulous Beach Home! w/ elevator Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

kelly w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay here!! Location was just what we needed - relaxing oceanfront!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

St Simon Family Vacation

Great place for families. Close to beach and good places to eat.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria C.

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

Much needed get-a-way!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was lovely and comfortable. We look forward to going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart S.

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

Beautiful home by the beach

Well-appointed home our family thoroughly enjoyed with short walk to private pool and beach access.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

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

Getaway

Best family getaway ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry C.

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

Wedding Weekend

Great location! Enjoyed everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D.

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

Golf Trip

Great property. Plenty of space for enjoying our stay at the beach. Relaxed atmosphere; great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hal l.

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

Awesome

Great location and great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin F.

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

Fantastic family time.

We made great memories here! Thank you for your beautiful home ;)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June S.

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

Most excellent experience!

The cottage was absolutely beautiful with all of the needed things to transform our girls week into a charmed experience! Great location too! Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cherie F.

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

Beautiful coastal cottage

Location was amazing, nice beach and pool area. Master suite is beautiful. Decorated nicely but nit over the top. Loved our stay here! Perfect for out group of 8.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

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

Great Visit - Great Location

Had a couple of things happen but Agent was highly responsive and efficient. Entire family had a great time. Highly recommended property - and I’ve been staying at SSI since the 1960’s.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra W.

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

Three Friends Cottage

The cottage was exactly as presented online. The location was perfect. When we return to St. Simon Island, we'll definitely book this place again, if available.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Excellent!

Our first trip to St. Simons and this house exceeded our expectations! We take several beach trips a year and this house was by far the best! Super clean, well stocked, close proximity to pool and beach. Easy check in and property manager answered any questions quickly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Catherine C.

Family vacation

St Simons is a great place to vacation. Had a wonderful family paddle boat tour with Turtle Tides. The cottage was lovely and worked well for our set up. Really nice having the beach/pool option. My only recommendation would be investing in some beach chairs although the rental company provided some on short notice which was greatly appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

Girls Trips

House was amazing! Provided everything we needed. Check in and out directions were clear and easy. Beach and pool were less than 5 minute walk. Shopping and variety of local restaurants were perfect. Cant wait to return!! Thank you for a relaxing trip
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy M.

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

Beautiful

We loved the 3 Friends Cottage. It was very close to the pool and beach. The elevator was a game changer for when we were loading or unloading or just too tired to take the stairs. Beautifully decorated and plenty of room - we could be together or find a private nook for reading. Should we return to SSI; I know where we will stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debby G.

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

A great week at the beach!

Warm ocean breezes, an amazing private beach with life guards, all the items needed for a fantastic week. The house is well appointed for families with living areas on all levels. The upstairs shower was awesome!! We went out to eat a lot this trip and we found lots of great spots for fresh seafood. The bowls at Fiddler’s were fan favorites!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

suzi R.

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

Suzi R.

My girlfriends and I rented Three Friends Cottage May 16 thru the 19th. It was an amazing house. None of us could come up with a single negative comment. All the bedrooms were perfect for our group. Especially the master suite. The master bathroom is so spacious and spa like. Even though we didn't do much cooking, the kitchen is very nice and had everything you could need. The cottage doesn't have a view of the ocean, but, it's just a short walk down the walkway. The pools are very nice too. One of our favorite things is the elevator. We are all in our sixties, so, it was super nice not to have to deal with the stairs all the time. I highly recommend this house for a relaxing get away in beautiful St. Simons Island!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Four Generations - Party of 10

We loved the house and Coast Cottage neighborhood! The elevator was great for my older parents. The house is spacious and absolutely beautiful. We really enjoyed being so close to the pool and beach. The house has everything you need including beach towels, beach chairs, beach toys and a wagon. The deck was wonderful for coffee in the mornings and just hanging out during the day or night. We hated to leave but hope to stay at 5 Coast Cottage again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Girls trip October 2021

Four sisters and our mom spent a few days at Three Friends Cottage. The beach and pool access was excellent. We especially appreciated having beach towels, chairs, umbrella and cart available for our use. The house was beautiful and very well equipped. Bedrooms and bathrooms were just as nice as the photos showed. The kitchen and living area were spacious and inviting. We had planned to watch movies but we had so much fun we ran out of time. Really nothing to critique.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda S.

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

Belated Friendsgiving

We arrived Friday for a late Friendsgiving weekend. The house was cozy, warm and welcoming. Kitchen was sufficiently stocked with all of our cooking needs for a feast. Perfect location, quick drive to downtown and grocery. Comfy beds. We would have preferred the downstairs living space to have a regular bed instead of the pull out sofa because that would have been more comfortable and the living room on main floor hosted all of our entertainment needs for our group. This was a perfect place for our group of 9 to enjoy quality time together.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herbert B.

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

Amazing house

We stayed for a week at the Three Friends Cottage with 10 family members and had a wonderful time. We made extensive use of the wide beach within easy walking distance and the swimming pool at the end of the street. The house has lots of interesting architectural features and an extravagant primary bath. We had a couple of appliance problems, but they were addressed very promptly by the property manager. The living space is spread over three floors and elevated one floor above the ground, so we got plenty of exercise on the stairs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

Time with the family!

We stayed at Three Friends Cottage in July 2013 and it was wonderful! The place was clean and well supplied. We had 10 in our group including 4 grandchildren ages 3 - 10. The pool was approximately 150 feet from the front door and the beach about 500 feet. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room for everyone! The grand kids loved the shower in the master bedroom and we ran them through it like a car wash. Everyone wants to go back next year. We loved sitting out on the porch for morning coffee and in the evening. Thanks so much Patrick for making our stay so wonderful!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lance K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good but not what we anticipated

We were very excited to stay at 3 Friends Cottage. There was 6 of us in total (2 elderly adults, 2 adults, 2 children). The check in process was very easy and communication about the details of the property were good. We had been notified that the property was having issues with one of the ovens, which was fine as there was two. Once we got there we realized the second oven didn't really work either, which limited cooking options. Luckily, they had a grill outside and we used that for a few meals. The refrigerator also started alarming the second day we were there and beeped every so often. It was a bit annoying (especially at night) and they did provide us with gift certificates to Southern Soul BBQ to make up for the inconvenience. To be fair, when we contacted the property management about the issues, they stated the owners were in the process of updating the appliances. All in all the property is nice and the kitchen had everything else you would need to stay for the week (dishes, cook ware, etc). The house seemed to be clean except for the dishwasher and under the beds that looked like they had not been cleaned in a very long time. We had two big disappointments about the propertyand our reservation. First was that the master bed was super firm and what we called "Rock hard". After two nights of not sleeping we found an extra twin mattress pad on the first floor and put it on one side of the king bed and then used all the extra pillows as a pad on the otherside. The other beds were not as bad, but not the best either. The biggest disappointment was that it is listed as having a water/beach view which is technically accurate but in my opinion should not be listed as such. To see the beach and water you have to stand at the very corner of the deck and lean forward to see the beach or you must be in the master shower and open the shades to see it. Either way, not what we expected for a water view home. The home all in all met many of our needs such as outdoor space to relax, having an outdoor shower, and having an elevator for the elderly adults which was a nice option (even though we really didn't use it). It is a nice house and has a lot to offer, but in my opinion it is not listed accurately and with the current condition of things is very overpriced. We had a very nice vacation, but will not be staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022