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Just a short walk to the beach and village

Vacation home near Driftwood Beach in St. Simons Island

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Beach
TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio
Spa
Beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8161 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Saint Simons Island, GA
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

St. Simons Island

Seaside stay .Your stay at this St. Simons Island vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and Neptune Park. St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and Demere Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Neptune Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • beach near King City - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wake Up Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mullet Bay - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ziggy’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Porch - ‬9 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.

Just a short walk to the beach and village

Hodnett Cooper vacation rentals is pleased to present this 3 bedroom, 2 bath fabulous cottage on St. Simons Island, GA for short term, weekly, or monthly rental. Entry into this single level home features a large open room with kitchen, dining and living area all in one. The central updated kitchen provides the perfect setting for cooking and interacting with your family or guests. A large comfortable screened in porch provides further area for relaxing or entertaining.

Down the hallway are the 3 bedrooms and 2 completely refurbished bathrooms with the master featuring a fully tiled walk in shower. There are Spanish tile floors throughout the common areas giving the house a cool look with carpeting in the bedrooms.

In addition to the great outdoor space you will find a private saltwater pool and outdoor shower perfect for cooling off on those hot summer days.

A gas grill perfect for an afternoon or evening meal.

Please be advised there is an exterior surveillance device that monitors the pool equipment, not the pool itself.

613 Sheraton Plaza is a short walk to the beach and just a few blocks to the village which includes an array of boutique style shops and a variety of restaurants from casual to upscale dining. The village is also home to the lighthouse, fishing pier and wonderful oceanfront picnic area. The Neptune Park Fun Zone has a miniature golf course, state of the art playground and pool(open summer only).

Bedding: 2 Queens, 2 Twins, Sleeper Sofa

Maximum Occupancy: 8

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!”

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #STMA-10

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Single level property
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

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: 1,728 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Just a short walk to the beach and village to the airport?

This vacation home is 14.9 mi (28-min drive) away from the Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Just a short walk to the beach and village have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Just a short walk to the beach and village to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 2-minute walk from East Beach and 6.6 mi (12-min drive) from Sea Island Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Just a short walk to the beach and village offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Just a short walk to the beach and village?

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

What time is check-in at Just a short walk to the beach and village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Just a short walk to the beach and village?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Just a short walk to the beach and village have a pool?

Yes, there's a private pool.

Does Just a short walk to the beach and village have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Just a short walk to the beach and village to downtown St. Simons Island?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi away from St. Simons Island.

Just a short walk to the beach and village Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clifford S.

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

Great Location to Beach and Pier Market

Spent a week at this cottage and it was perfect..5 min walk to beach and 10 min walk to pier market. Safe neighborhood and pet friendly would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Beautiful cottage

Amazing stay and enjoyed the accessibility of the location to the beaches, restaurants, and etc!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice family escape during the pandemic.

Great location, pool was fantastic, house is very cute and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

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

Blue cottage

Great little house. Beautiful pool even though it was too cool to use it. Nice friendly neighborhood and was convenient to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon H.

Great house just a 5 minute walk from the beach!

This house was perfect! Close to the beach, close to the village. It has a fenced in back yard & was the perfect beach house
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carey P.

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

Perfect Little Cottage!

Awesome pool, perfect location, beautiful cottage! Beautiful interior. Awesome porch and immaculate pool. Close to good, uncrowded beach access and to the village.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melynda L.

Excellent, as always!

Lived the location, the home, and the thought that was extended to make us feel welcomed!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

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

Comfortable home for the week

We spent around 1.5 weeks here with our two children. Sadly it was a bit early in the season for the pool but the house had everything we needed. It was within an easy walk of restaurants and the beach. Would rent it again.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susannah P.

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

Girls Getaway

We had the best time! This cute little cottage was the perfect place for a getaway with girlfriends. You can walk everywhere or just hang by the pool!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JULIA M.

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

lovely cottage!

Just right for us--pool is a good size, yard has high fence for dog, outdoor shower has hot water, place is beautifully located, and has lovely porch in a relaxing neighborhood. just right!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Beach cottage

This was a much needed getaway for our family of 7. Our first trip to St. Simmons Island was quick but memorable and this little cottage was an amazing space to kick back on the patio, in the pool, or on the couch. Close to the beach, walking distance to the shops and restaurants. Excellent experience. Would definitely recommend and and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darrin O.

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

SSI 2023

Shorter stay than we like but house and pool were awesome. Will be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefano D.

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

A true gem

What a lovely stay in this cottage. Clean, classy, well equipped and cozy. I cannot find any flaw. It is now in my “preferred” list. Communication and service with Hodnett and Cooper was impeccable.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Tyler P.

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

Spring break trip

Great house, great neighborhood and neighbors! Awesome neighborhood for morning walks, close to the beach (we used a golf cart, but you could definitely walk to the beach) and a quick bike ride to Mallory Street. Loved the gear rental credit from the management company, a great added value. Two, improvements for me would be to heat the pool (heater there but locked, and not available for use) and the box springs on the beds were very noisy, Anytime a person got up out of bed it would wake up the other person in the room. Or even just sleep tossIng and turning would make a good bit of noise
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Becky N.

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

Weekend get away

It is described very well. Home is clean and located on a quiet street. Only negative is all the beds have boxsprings or mattersses that are LOUD and squalk when you move. They were not comfortable at all. The pool area was amazing and the space was perfect. The last downside is there are no ice trays or icemaker so bring a bacmg of ice with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

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

From NC

Great, only issue the grill needs work. I think the burners are bad as all the gas comes through one spot on the grill. $40 fix. Great visit
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rhanella h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would definitely stay again. The management company (Hognett Cooper) had their operations all set up and every interaction with them was smooth and easy. Plus the beach gear as complimentary service was excellent surprise.We have stayed at many VRBO and I would have to say that this property had most kitchen items (and decent starter TP).Where is now a polywood table and chairs in the screen porch. And a brand new vinyl fence not depicted in any of the photos as of review. The pool behind the house was clean and it was protected from the windy days. A private little oasis. (Would have paid to heat the pool a bit in Fall, but not an option).Super pet friendly house and primary bedroom had plenty of floor space for dog beds.I stated in one of the previous reviews there is a elementary school behind. Buses run on other side of fence and you can hear children playing at recess during school year. This wouldn't prevent us from staying at this lovely property again.You can make to beach by foot or golf cart.Thanks to the lovely host and management company.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

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

Amazing location, gorgeous pool.

House and yard were exactly as described, and pool was immaculate (and heated, which was awesome). Check in/out & communication beforehand great. There was no soap or trash bags which I thought odd, but might have missed that. Only negative was the house could use a good deep clean/minor repairs (bathroom faucets, a light was burnt out, etc). I'm sure it head to do with it being end of season for check ins.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Joe L.

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

Nice house great location

House is very nice and quaint cottage style with nice sized pool. We wish the pool would have been cleaned prior to our arrival but it was not. A lot of sand in the pool from previous renter. Pool cleaner did not clean on Monday because of a 2 hour storm so we had to live with that for the week. That could have been handled better
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

mark r.

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

In The heart of SSI

OK, Here is an honest review, know we have had extended stays here on SSI the last 5 springs so have stayed at 5 different places and worked with a number of rental companies so… Hodnett Cooper Vacation rentals - We had a couple of issues when we first arrived and HC’s response was immediate. They are responsive and pleasant - Grade AHome - is dog friendly and is very comfortable. Kitchen is well stocked with dish wear etc. One note is the bath off the “master suite” has been redone but is very small. Furniture is utilitarian but overall the home itself is cozy - Grade BYard - is by far the best outside space we have seen. Landscaping, pool, privacy fence etc Grade AElectronics - Wifi is solid however the TV is awful. Not that anyone coming here should be inside watching TV but NCAA mens BB tournament and the Masters are something I want to be able to watch on a big screen in HD. Grade D-Location - Walking distance to everything, beach, restaurants, the park, pickle ball etc. However it is located right behind the elementary school which means if you are here when school is in session, at 8:00AM bells and busses show up and around 10:00AM the peals of childish laughter (or depending on your point of view the sound of bloody murder) from recess start. It did not bother us and was actually entertaining at times but that’s an individual thing Grade - B-Overall grade solid B
Stayed 20 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Wonderful Cottage, but Ten Feet from Construction Site (Spring 2023)

We stayed in this cottage the first week of April 2023. It was a wonderful property for our family of four, in a quiet neighborhood and only a 4-5 minute walk from the beach. The pool in the back is lovely and a wonderful place to hang out when needing a break from the beach. However….the property backs onto an elementary school, where a new wing is being constructed. For four days of our stay, there was a cacophony of bulldozers, front loaders, cement trucks and workers, arriving as early as six am, and working just on the other side of the fence, about ten feet away. They woke us up early and made it impossible to enjoy the pool. There was no mention of this work on VRBO.com or the rental agency site. The rental agency was very sympathetic and extremely helpful in contacting the property owner to secure a discount on our stay, which was very appreciated. Apparently, demolition and construction has not been consistent and the owner was not aware that work was being done during our stay. Still - notice should be provided on the listing that construction work is a likely occurrence for the near future and will impact renters’ stay and experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa g.

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

Cute place - great location

We had a wonderful time in SSI. This house was located right in the heart of the island. Walking distance to the beach and main strip. Inside was very clean and all the beds were very comfortable. A few things to note when staying: 1. The front door lock needs to be changed. It got stuck and was very hard to open and close. Felt like it was truly never locked. 2. The side entrance off the pool had no access into the kitchen if the door was locked. You have to go through the front door to open the side door which was weird. 3. No access to filter water from the fridge or ice in the freezer. So you must bring water bottles which defeats the purpose of wasting on plastic bottles. 4. The stove was very sensitive. I swear it turned on by itself. My only 2 cons were 1. We had just walked into the house and 5 minutes later a man knocked on the door to fix a screen door. We had no idea someone was coming. Notice would have been nice since we really couldnt confirm who he was. 2. The pool guy just showed up while the girls were about to hop into the pool. Again notice would have been nice. I understand since its always booked that contractors come by. However notice would have been appreciated. I was texted multiple times about checking and and if everything was good so there is communication. Overall minor things. Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Needs Price Adjustment

We travel often and almost always use VRBO. We are also in real estate sales and property management. In our opinion the home is not worth the price being charged. We expected much more for the price point. The house needs a very deep clean. Spiders and webs in the corners - floor and ceiling. Broken blinds. Fan in master bath wakes up the entire house. Needs more pots. No salt and pepper. Only one half used roll of paper towels. No extra trash bags. No additional amenities whatsoever - shampoo, conditioner, etc. Large outdoor trash container was full from previous guests with no room for our own trash and full of maggots. No dish soap or cleaning no supplies. BBQ tongs were hanging on grill and dirty. Microwave was dirty. Pool waterfall never came on. The master bathroom is extremely small. Location was nice amongst nice homes. It backs on the run down portion of the elementary school. Beautiful large moss draped trees hang over the home. They have clearly put all the focus on the backyard which was done nicely. Really need the main tv to be a smart tv or have a roku so people can access their streaming accounts. It was ok. Disappointed with allot. House has tons of potential. Will look elsewhere for our next trip to SSI.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

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

Fantastic House close to Town

We loved this house! The pool was amazing! Great shower in the master! New appliances ! Comfortable living room and dining area The screened porch is a plus. The neighborhood is quiet. We loved sitting at the pool and watching the birds in the live oaks around the property. Cant wait to go back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Renee M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location to beach and Pier area.

The property was very nice. Unfortunately we were not able to use the pool but the outside area was very nice. Place was clean and comfortably fit our family of 4 adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021