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Oyster Shell Cottage

Beachfront vacation home near Driftwood Beach

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Oven, stovetop
Exterior
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On the beach
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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St Simons Island, GA
  • Place, Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Island Golf Club
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St. Simons Island

On the beach.With a stay at this Downtown St. Simons Island vacation home, you'll be steps from Saint Simons Island Pier and Neptune Park. Also, St. Simons Lighthouse Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and East Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Neptune Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sea Island Golf Club - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brogen's Food & Spirits - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Iguanas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Porch - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Mullet Bay - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Barbara Jean's - ‬2 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.

Oyster Shell Cottage

Escape to a charming slice of coastal paradise with this vacation rental classic beach cottage. Originally built in 1943 and beautifully remodeled in 2020, this delightful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage offers a perfect blend of vintage charm and modern comforts.

Situated just a short walk away from the pier and village, and a mere 100 feet from the stunning Atlantic Ocean, this cottage boasts an enviable location that places you at the heart of all the action.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the village, where you'll find an array of quaint shops, delicious restaurants, and lively entertainment options. And when you're ready to soak up the sun and feel the sand between your toes, the beach is just a stone's throw away.

Step inside the cottage and be greeted by a cozy living space that exudes warmth and character. The carefully curated decor, reminiscent of the cottage's original era, creates an inviting and nostalgic ambiance. Sink into plush seating and unwind as you relish in the tranquility of the beach life.

The cottage features three comfortable bedrooms, offering ample space for a family or a group of friends. Rest peacefully in the master bedroom with a queen-size bed, or choose from one of the two additional bedrooms, each furnished with cozy accommodations to ensure a restful night's sleep. Queen in the second bedroom and twin bunkbed in the third bedroom.

Prepare your morning coffee in the drip coffee maker provided in the well-equipped kitchen. Start your day off right by sipping your favorite brew on the charming front porch, Enjoy the salty breeze and the sound of seagulls as you plan your day's adventures.

With the public beach access just a short distance away, spend your days building sandcastles, or simply basking in the sun. At low tide, take leisurely walks along the shoreline, collecting seashells and immersing yourself in the beauty of the coastline.

When you're ready to explore beyond the beach, the pier and village offer a myriad of activities and attractions. Indulge in local seafood delicacies, browse through boutique shops, or immerse yourself in the lively coastal atmosphere. There's never a shortage of things to do and discover in this vibrant beachside community.

This classic beach cottage, with its vintage charm, prime location, and proximity to the ocean, provides the perfect setting for a memorable vacation experience. Whether you're seeking a relaxing retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage offers everything you need for a truly enchanting stay.
Amenities Include:
- Beach Access: walking distance low tide
- Bed Size 1st/Master: queen
- Ceiling Fans: yes
- Internet Access: wifi
- Micro/Dishwash/Disp.: yes
- Parking: yes
- Patio: screen porch
- Stove/Oven Elec/Gas: electric
- washer dryer: yes

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking is not allowed.

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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.
  • Note from host: Children Allowed

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not allowed.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Property Registration Number 111768

Property is also known as

Oyster Shell St Simons Island
40570
Oyster Shell Cottage St. Simons Island
Oyster Shell Cottage Private vacation home
Oyster Shell Cottage Private vacation home St. Simons Island

Frequently asked questions

How close is Oyster Shell Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.6 mi (27-min drive) away from the Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Oyster Shell Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Oyster Shell Cottage to the beach?

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

Does Oyster Shell Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Oyster Shell Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Emerald Princess II Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Oyster Shell Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Oyster Shell Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Oyster Shell Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Oyster Shell Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Oyster Shell Cottage to downtown St. Simons Island?

This vacation home is 1.8 mi away from St. Simons Island.

Oyster Shell Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

SEAN W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great we were able to walk to all shops and many restuarants.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The college was super cute. Couple little small issues but nothing major. We enjoyed our stay and the location was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the stay. Like being in the heart of the city. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the convenience to the Village and the cottage atmosphere.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Willie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Independence Day fireworks

This is a wonderful cottage that more than lived up to the advertising! The location was perfect for us as we came primarily for the fireworks and it's only a 5 /- minute stroll to the pier / park. Additionally, the lighthouse, and numerous shops and restaurants are all within walking distance. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oyster Shell Cottage

Very clean. Excellent location. Kids loved walking down the street to the beach, to the village, the pier and the park. We had a wonderful time here and would stay here again in a hearbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just Right

Everything about this cottage was just right. The location. The space. All just right for our stay. Walking distance to the village shops and restaurants, the pier and the park was just right for exploring with our two-year old granddaughter. The only thing we missed was a Keurig for morning coffee, but that was an easy fix with a walk to the local coffee shop. Stay here. It’s just right!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Walk to everything from here

Oyster Shell cottage is an ideal location to park the vehicle for the duration and walk to just about anywhere for food, shopping, pier, lighthouse, beach, or whatever in the village. The cottage itself is enjoyable with the shaded front porch, sitting areas, and super comfortable bed (at least in the one we tried in the master bedroom). Not having to drive everywhere was ideal because 1) we had already spent plenty of time in the vehicle to get there and 2) the roads are pretty crowded in St. Simons. Oyster Cottage was fantastic. All arrangements were exactly as indicated. We had zero troubles checking-in, staying, or checking out. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

St. Simons getaway

Oyster Cottage is a lovely, comfortable cottage with very soothing decor and plenty of space. The location is the biggest plus, shops, parks, and wonderful restaurants are all within walking distance. We really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jacquelyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Nice place, we all loved the front porch! Super close to the Village
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Get-away

Oyster Cottage was great - location, accommodations, and especially the screened in po0in porch where we spent much of the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cindy g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cycling the Golden Isles

The cottage was a perfect location for easy walking to dinner and convenient to travel to other barrier Islands for our cycling trip. The cottage was very clean, well stocked, beds were comfortable, highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls getaway

3 friends enjoying a great time together! Plenty of room and excellent location. Easy checkin and iut
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Noelle L.

Cute & cozy cottage

Our stay at this cute and cozy cottage was nice. The front porch was enjoyable and we could easily walk to the pier area (couldn’t walk down to beach as steps were out from storm). There is a small back yard with a patio but it can be noisy from store employees. The heat worked well, however the AC had a really bad smell and you can’t open any windows so we didn’t use it. Some furniture is well worn, such as bed in front room and kitchen chairs. You need to bring all toiletries, as not much is provided but there are plenty of stores and restaurants very close by
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Only two comments. We could have used blankets in addition to bedspreads on the beds. The shared bathroom sink drained very slowly. We would definitely stay here again. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ami S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Location in Village!

Great stay, excellent communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location Great stay

Great little house right near the pier. Easy to walk to village.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Cottage in Great Location

The cottage was adorable and very clean. It is located right in the heart of the town. We walked to all of the restaurants, and enjoyed walking the pier. The only complaint we had was that the house is listed as having 2 queen size beds. One was actually a king, and the other bed was only a full size. The full size mattress very much needs to be replaced. My husband and i never had a good nights sleep.lighthouse could be seen from our stret.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy Retreat!

Our group of close friends LOVED the Oyster Shell Cottage. It was the perfect size, clean, an incredible location, and very comfortable and cozy. We will be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location / comfortable cottage!

Accomodations were great, quiet neighborhood. Just a short walk away from everything the little town has to offer!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location location

It’s a great location for our stay walk to shops and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

St Simon Oct 2024

We loved our stay in at Shell Cottage. the location is great as we can walk to shops and restaurants and also the pier. The cottage was roomy and clean. One suggestion is that there needs to be more spoons at the place. Shannon was very helpful and quickly responded to all my emails. The checkin/check out process was very simple as well. We will definitely consider staying here again! Don and Lisa Cale
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oyster Shell Cottage

Perfect location on Saint Simons Island to walk to the pier and downtown shops and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024