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Oceanfront Condominium with Balcony, Pool and Boardwalk to Beach

Beachfront condo near Driftwood Beach

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On the beach
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Pool
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire condo

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Saint Simons Island, GA
  • Place, World War II Home Front Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Massengale Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. Simons Island

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this East End condo, you'll find World War II Home Front Museum and East Beach. Also, Massengale Park is within half a mile (1 km) and Demere Park is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • World War II Home Front Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Massengale Park - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • East Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Demere Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wake Up Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mullet Bay - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Iguanas - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Porch - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Southern Soul Barbeque - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Oceanfront Condominium with Balcony, Pool and Boardwalk to Beach

Shipwatch oceanfront condominiums, offered by Hodnett Cooper, have been a favorite family destination for many years. With just 52 residences, Shipwatch is a quiet community ideal for both weekend getaways and multiple month escapes.

Each residence features two bedrooms, two full baths, a combined living, dining, and kitchen area, and a private balcony.

Community amenities include boardwalk access to the heart of St. Simons' sand beaches, a swimming pool, volleyball area, large grass lawn, outdoor grills and complimentary in-room high speed internet service.

Though this community is located directly on the ocean, individual residences, unless otherwise specified, do not offer ocean views.

Bedding Includes: 1 King, 1 Bunk and 1 Twin, Sleeper Sofa

Beach Gear Credit Now Included Hodnett Cooper has partnered with VayK Gear, a beach delivery service provider to offer beach gear rentals to Hodnett Cooper guests in participating properties. Confirm a new reservation with Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals at a participating property with length of stay between 2 – 14 nights, arriving March thru October, and receive a daily credit from VayK Gear towards beach gear rentals during the stay! Use your credit for adult and children’s bicycles, chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, boogie boards, coolers, cornhole and more – the choice is yours!”

Maximum Occupancy: 7

Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #013860

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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

General

  • 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

Special check-in instructions

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

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
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, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Oceanfront Condominium with Balcony, Pool and Boardwalk to Beach to the airport?

This condo is 15 mi (29-min drive) away from the Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Oceanfront Condominium with Balcony, Pool and Boardwalk to Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Oceanfront Condominium with Balcony, Pool and Boardwalk to Beach to the beach?

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

Does Oceanfront Condominium with Balcony, Pool and Boardwalk to Beach offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Oceanfront Condominium with Balcony, Pool and Boardwalk to Beach?

No, there is no casino at this condo, but Emerald Princess II Casino (24-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Oceanfront Condominium with Balcony, Pool and Boardwalk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Oceanfront Condominium with Balcony, Pool and Boardwalk to Beach?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Oceanfront Condominium with Balcony, Pool and Boardwalk to Beach have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Oceanfront Condominium with Balcony, Pool and Boardwalk to Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Oceanfront Condominium with Balcony, Pool and Boardwalk to Beach to downtown St. Simons Island?

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

Reviews

Oceanfront Condominium with Balcony, Pool and Boardwalk to Beach Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gabrielle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The condo is clean, beautifully decorated, and located in a cute gated community. The walk to the beach is extensive, to say the least. We could hear every movement of the people in the condo above us. The beds were comfortable, but could definitely use a few extra pillows. The outdoor furniture on the balcony is nice and the string lights were an enjoyable touch. Excellent communication from the company- very clear and easy check in and check out information.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall, the experience was great!!! Check in was easy and they let us check in early. The condo was excellent and in a great location. Only reason I did not give it 5*s is because of the walk to the beach. If the property works on that, we’ll be back!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent get away location

Great place to stay and would definitely stay again. The only issue is that the ceilings may be a little thin where you can hear kids running around or dogs barking above you if you are on lower floors, bur it wasnt a big detraction. Great property to stay right on the beach with lots to do in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

Our stay was great! Private and yet still close enough to shopping and the beach. It was a little longer walk to the beach than I thought it would be but wasn’t too bad. The pool was a plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal E.

Liked: Cleanliness

This unit was adorable! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Wonderful experience!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Caroline W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Perfect for our family trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness

First time to St. Simon

Perfect spot for a family beach vacation. Very clean and organized condo.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Johnnie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

GREAT EXPERIENCE

Check-in and check-out process was seamless and great text and email communications. The property met our expectations based on the the listing and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Shane G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall great stay

The property was very private and quiet which was good. Access to the beach was great. It was very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect week by the ocean

The condo was bright, very clean, and beautifully decorated. We loved sitting at the high table on the balcony talking into the night. We ate dinner there two nights with cooked shrimp from Winn Dixie. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare the meals. We love walking on the beach and it’s an easy walk to get to the water’s edge. We love this location on our favorite vacation spot.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allison J. J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tiny Treat on the Beach~

It was a great getaway for myself and and my 12 year old nieces. Self check-in was easy. Parking was close. The condo had everything we needed (although if you are really into cooking then you might need to bring more of your own supplies. It was nicely decorated. I would stay here again. This was my first visit to St. Simons and I enjoyed the island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Libby W., Lumber City, Ga

Liked: Cleanliness

July 4th, 2021

We enjoyed our stay at ShipWatch. The food at St. Simons restaurants was excellent! Can't choose a favorite, they were all delicious! July 4th fireworks were great! Beach was so nice, even though there were some expected afternoon showers! Just love St. Simons! I Liz & Don
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Kim K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick little get away for a family. First time to St Simons

Our arrival started out rough but eventually turned out to be a great stay. The company we rented from sent great instructions and reminders prior to the trip. Unfortunate, they sent the wrong gate code and we couldn’t get in. Of course, we arrived after “office hours” and no one answered the phone. Thankfully, someone staying at the condos, pulled in behind us a half an hour later and gave us the code. When we got into our place, the company had left a reminder card regarding access codes, and they had the right one listed on there. Why was the wrong one sent to us? Anyway, we had questions regarding parking and left a message on their after hours voice mail and no one ever returned our call. There is parking below the complex and wasn’t sure if we could park there if the small front lot was full. Overall, the condo was small but super cute. I would suggest better cleaning under the beds. The washer and dryer was a stackable unit and very small. We could only wash about 4 towels max at a time. We were awaken every morning by a toddler running in the floor above us. No fault of the toddler but not a lot of sound barrier between floors. Condo was a nice walk to the beach and a short drive to the pier. We would stay there again despite the little nuisances we encountered along the way.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holley R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend!

Very clean and loved the decor! Shipwatch is in a great location and is very convenient to the beach, restaurants, and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

Everything was nice & clean; condo is decorated so cute; had everything we needed; beds were all very comfortable, even the sofa bed; highly recommend;

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

This condo was amazing! The updates they did and location were perfect. Convenient to both the beach and pool. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot on the beach!

This was such a nice spot. Loved being able to wake up and just walk to the beach! No loading everything up and having to drive and find a place to park. Nice Pool for the younger kids to enjoy too. Spacious and very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

4/10 Poor

Rhonda F.

Liked: Cleanliness

August 1st, 2020

Property is extremely far for a walk to beach. The second floor was so loud from the neighbors on top we did not get any sleep or rest. That was the main concern.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Victoria B., Smyrna, GA

Overall Good

Complex is a little run down and unit is older. Air conditioner worked great! Beach was beautiful. Location was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

Great location; cute decorations. My only complaint is that it is a little tight for 6 people but we made it work!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Great Visit!

Thanks again for another great visit! Seemless check in process and clean well-stocked condo. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelley Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely little home away from home

Adorable little condo,,close to beach. I loved the balcony. The beds were comfortable with plenty of extra pillows and blankets. In all my family enjoyed it very much
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Anna P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A decent place on the beach

First the negative; check-in was not smooth and was unorganized. An email provided instructions which seemed very simple and concise. We phoned to let them know we would be a late arrival and got a machine so we left a message. Later, a phone call came in that changed the instructions from the email. I followed the phone message instructions to go to the main office to get the check-in package. I get there at 2am and there is no package. I call the number listed for after hours and a friendly but sleepy lady answered and said to follow the directions in the email. We did that and there was the package and we were off to the room. That 20 extra minutes seemed like a week after a 6 hour drive and 10 hour work day. We were on the 2nd floor which ordinarily wouldn't be a problem, except we had upstairs neighbors that were so loud and obnoxious, we finally ended up having to contact management. It was well past ridiculous. Management for us was not management for the room above us so our guys had to get in touch with their guys etc. Eventually it quietened down some. We don't hold the management responsible for that and appreciated that they acted to help us out. I did not include that experience in the ratings. The pictures would indicate that the pier is near the property. I felt really jipped by the suggestive photos as the pier photo is the single one that sealed the deal for me to stay in that condo. The pier is over a mile away on the beach, 2 or 3 by car. I was overwhelmingly disappointed by this but made the best of the trip anyway. I felt as though that picture was a misrepresentation of the property. The wi-fi seems to be throttled back at night to the point that I had to use my phone as a hotspot to finish a movie. Lastly, the parking was insane. There are under building parking spaces, but are not assigned to each condo. So it's a free for all. There was no parking spaces when we arrived so I just had to park in some grass as far out of the drive as possible. Now the good. This condo is in a great location if you want to be sort of away from town and far from the pier. The floors were very nice tile and easy to clean, the rooms spacious and the bed was more comfortable than my bed at home. There was a TV in the bedroom which was a plus. The air in the condo was ice cold and felt great on the 90+ degree days. Getting the beach was a very comfortable and easy down the private and locked boardwalk. The pool was clean and refreshing w/bthrms.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Grog C.

Great little "base camp"

Ship Watch was a great place for our "base camp" for a long weekend. For a longer visit, it would have been close to perfect. Far enough away from the Village to be away from the crowds but close enough to easily bike or even walk. Easy access to the beach and while we didn't use it, the pool looked great. While we didn't do any meal prep - or even eat in the condo - it was fully stocked and would have been more than acceptable for an extended stay. For a small family, not sure you could beat it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019