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Classic Marshfront Sea Island Cottage! Huge Game Room! Steps to The Beach! BIKES

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Long expansive driveway
View from the living room of the pond and marsh in the backyard.
Exterior detail
Exterior detail
Beautiful azaleas adorn the property in the spring

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 14501.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Sea Island, GA
  • Place, Sea Island Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Shops at Sea Island
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sea Palms Resort Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom suite 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom Suite 1

1 King Bed

Entertainment Wing Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Kids Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Suite Bedroom

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bedroom Suite 1 Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bedroom Suite 2 Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Entertainment Suite Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Foyer Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Kids Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Classic Marshfront Sea Island Cottage! Huge Game Room! Steps to The Beach! BIKES

**Looking for that perfect last minute getaway? Message me for more details about last minute discounted rates.**

**We highly encourage our guests to purchase travelers insurance with hurricane season approaching**

Manager contact: Ryan (912) 223 9764

*Lessee passes for the Sea Island Beach Club & Cloister are $175 per person per day as of 1/1/2024*

Cottage 183, located at 1405 SEA ISLAND DRIVE, a beautiful Marsh Front Estate on the NW corner of 14th & Sea Island Drive, an Original Sea Island Classic.
Just ONE BLOCK walk to one of the nicest BEACH on Sea Island. This Classic Cottage is the perfect getaway. It has the eloquence of a fine private estate that's nestled in nature's magnificent beauty.

The cottage has a grand lay out of yesteryear. There is a formal living room that opens on to twin patios overlooking a beautiful spring fed pond and miles of lush marsh.

There is a magnificent ENTERTAINMENT WING, with a jazz piano, a slate pool table, a ping pong table, a large screen TV, a stereo, and its own kitchenette.

When it is time to turn in there are FIVE BEDROOMS ALL with their own PRIVATE BATHROOMS. There are three individual Suites, two with king beds and one with an awesome super plush queen. The master bedroom has magnificent views of the pond and marsh. It has separate his and hers bathrooms. In addition there is a large bed room adjacent to the game room with a king & a twin bed. Perfect for teenagers. Also included is a kids room with a twin bunk bed and its own bathroom.

This neoclassical 1965 French cottage has boasts 5,400 square feet of space. Many of its original fixtures, woodwork and hand crafted details have been maintained to its original Sea Island luster. It is conveniently located on 14th street between the Marsh and Sea Island Drive.

Barron’s named Sea Island #1 on their list of “Best Places for a Second Home'. While its beauty and range of lifestyles and luxury, as well as its status as a “power alley” of influential residents, were noted, Sea Island was rated highest for its value. Outside magazine’s Adventure Advisor chose St. Simons Island as a “Best Fall Beach Escape” because our sandy beaches are largely employ in the off season while temperatures are sill in the 70s, and fishing, surfing, and biking are all possible. National Geographic Traveler included the Georgia Sea Islands, as its “99 Top Rated Places”. Speaking of golf, this is the perfect base for attending the PGA’s McGladrey Classic golf tournament held at Sea Island's fabled Seaside golf course.

*SPECIAL EVENTS needs permission of the manager and have an additional fee.*

COTTAGE 183
1405 SEA ISLAND DRIVE (14th Street)
SEA ISLAND, GA 31561

Keywords: sea island, private beach, #1 golf resort in US, fine dining, water view, marsh front, game room, pool table, ping pong, piano, bicycles, nature

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Floor plan is great for families. One level.
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Events

No events allowed
Owner approval required for events.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking allowed.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Please load & start the dishwasher
Leave beds unmade. Place used towels in the bathroom showers / tubs
Double check for personal belongings!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets are not allowed on the property under any circumstance. We Would rather not rent.
Check-out time is 10:00AM. Failure to adhere to this may result in an addtional night's charge.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Owner approval required for events.
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sea Island

Located in Sea Island, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Ocean Forest Golf Club and Sea Palms Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cannon's Point Preserve and Sea Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Massengale Park and Neptune Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Sea Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Sea Island Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Shops at Sea Island - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Sea Palms Resort Golf Course - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Sea Island Golf Club - 13 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 13 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Market at Sea Island - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bennie's Red Barn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Georgian Room - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Plancha - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Classic Marshfront Sea Island Cottage! Huge Game Room! Steps to The Beach! BIKES pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Classic Marshfront Sea Island Cottage! Huge Game Room! Steps to The Beach! BIKES?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Classic Marshfront Sea Island Cottage! Huge Game Room! Steps to The Beach! BIKES?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Classic Marshfront Sea Island Cottage! Huge Game Room! Steps to The Beach! BIKES located?

This family-friendly Sea Island holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Sea Island Beach, Shops at Sea Island and Ocean Forest Golf Club. Gascoigne Bluff Park and Demere Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Great location! It was a short walk across to the street to the beach. The beach chairs and bikes were very helpful to have at the house. There was plenty of room for our family of 5. Great week. We will stay here again next year. Ryan was very responsive and quick to answer any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

christopher h.

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

Sea Island family vacation

Great cottage for a family trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

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

Great Stay

We very much enjoyed our time at Sea Island. The house is well located and a lot of fun for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben M.

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

Great house and location

Everything was as advertised. Beautiful home and location. Only negative was very few of the bikes were functioning condition.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate P.

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

Great location and host!

Great location and good home for several families renting together. Ryan was super accommodating and responsive to all questions and requests. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

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

Sea Island

The house had a unique layout and was quite comfortable. We definitely would come again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Great family vacation

Our 3 families had a wonderful vacation at Cottage 183. The booking process was simple and we had no issues. This cottage was super clean and well taken care of. We look forward to coming back to Sea Island and staying here again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Amazing vacation

We loved our stay! Large, beautiful, exceptionally clean home in the heart of Sea Island. Easy commute to the beach club and beach. Ryan was fantastic, made everything incredibly easy! Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Anne W.

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

wedding weekend

fun family time. weather was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Casey R.

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

Love Sea Island, excellent manager

Ryan made communication very easy and was so responsive. The house was exactly as described, and it was our second trip to Sea Island, so we knew we’d love the location. Overall a great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

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

family beach trip

Wonderful stay at Sea Island. Loved the old school charm and space of this house. Property manager, Ryan, is absolutely the best to work with. Game room was a hit with my grandsons!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Awesome home 10/10.

Great home, location...classic. Everyone enjoyed their stay. Ryan was an amazing host. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William H.

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

New Island Stay

Enjoyed staying in this beautiful home. The property manager was very informative and professional. The wife and I have been visiting St. Simons Island for over forty years and we have found a New Island Stay! Thank you VRBO ! We will be back. W.H. Buford, GA
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Beautiful property!

We had a lovely time at this home. The home was ready and waiting for us when we arrived. The lights were on and everything was so welcoming. The views in back by the marsh are beautiful! Everything was provided and Cameron was always available if needed, he was very accommodating and patient with all of my questions. We hope to return.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Wonderful Week

We had an amazing week at Cottage 183. Everything was perfect - very old school glamorous! We loved the wild life watching and the quick walk to the beach. We did not add passes to the Sea Island Beach Club but might consider that on our next visit. We did visit the Cloisters River Bar for an evening cocktail mid week and enjoyed watching the boats come in. A great week in Sea Island!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mythreye K.

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

Fabulous house

This is a beautifully quaint house with large rooms, a fantastic game room and lovely view of the marshes. It is also across the street from access to the private beach which even on labor day weekend was secluded. Each bedroom has its own attached bathroom which is very nice and the game room is great for lazy afternoons and rainy days. highly recommend the house and would return any time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

kim h., atlanta

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

Great house for large groups !

We really enjoyed our stay in this large home. It was perfect for our family and grandchildren ! It is a well equipped home and quick walk or bike ride to the Beach club and Cloister and it is steps to the beach across the street . It even comes with bikes for kids and adults! Ryan is a great house manager and was very easy to reach and answered all of our questions . This is a wonderful rental for a large group or family !! We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rich P.

A wonderful time!

We enjoyed our stay so much that we extended 4 additional days! Well maintained home with floor plan that provides plenty of space yet allows for privacy as well and only a block away from the beach! Plenty of linens, dishware, silverware. Comfortable beds and sofas. Cool even on the hottest of days, with plenty of hot water for our group. The grounds are beautiful with the in ground pool adding even more fun and diversity. We really loved the brightness of the home, with plenty of windows and lighting. We visit St. Simons Island often as it's our favorite destination for family vacations with lots to do for everyone. We will stay at this home again.
Stayed 32 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary Brugh W., Nashville, TN

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

Fabulous Sea Island Cottage

We absolutely LOVED this house! Our extended family included 3 generations, and the layout of the house was perfect for spreading out & everyone having their own space. The teens had their own huge wing with pool & ping pong tables, tv area, bedroom, bathroom & kitchenette. The living room, overlooking the marsh (home to Gary the gator, who was a huge hit), was central to the house & was where we all gathered in the evenings before & after dinner. The bedrooms were all very comfortable, and the house as a whole was very beautifully furnished & well cared for. Lastly, Ryan was very accommodating and a pleasure to deal with. We can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

rachel f.

Great layout and location - be aware of additional fees to gain access to amenities of the resort

Overall our experience was good staying at this cottage. The layout of the home was perfect for our families. Lessees should be aware that access to the Beach Club and Sea Island Resort (including restaurants) is limited to those who purchase temporary membership passes. These are not included in the cottage rental fee. This is a significant additional expense and people should inquire about the fees prior to leasing the property if interested in using any of the resort facilities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2016

10/10 Excellent

Hilary B.

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

Spacious and comfortable home in Sea Island

This house was perfect for our group of grandparents, aunties, teenagers and 3 teens/pre teens. We loved the fun layout of the house and all the art work and other cool items to look at. The rooms were all large and spacious (except the bunk room but it was very functional). The kitchen was well stocked and had what we needed to grill and cook a few meals at the house. The kids really enjoyed having their own wing with pool table and ping pong table. The location on Sea Island is great. We used the bikes for a short trip to the Beach Club or you could just access the beautiful unspoiled beach right across the block from the house. Getting into the house was very easy and Ryan was helpful and very responsive throughout the entire process. We would definitely return for another stay. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hogan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anu G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is comfortable. Ryan is great! Had a few minor issues that he handled quickly. Only negative I can say is the kitchen is missing storage containers so can be a bit tricky and the knives are a bit weak, but this is just being nitpicky.
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zachary A.

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

Wonderful stay in the Golden Isle

Beautiful home with numerous different "spaces" to enhance your stay. Ryan could not have been a better, more proactive communicator and went above and beyond to make the stay easy and simple for us. Would definitely recommend for a larger group!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

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

Gorgeous house, super friendly host

The house is lovely and could not be better located on the island. The sprawling home has tons of space to host a big group without folks living on top of one another, a beautiful kitchen, and a game room that’s perfect for gathering. The hosts could not have been more accommodating or friendly. Would recommend this home to anyone - 10/10!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ryan Saunders

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Ryan, our manager, grew up on St. Simons Island and from a young age started to help managing vacation properties for his parents and is now apart of managing Cottage 183. He knows the properties like the back of his hand and will make sure that you feel right at home during your stay. If you are missing a plate or need help getting an appliance to work, don't hesitate to give him a call.

Why they chose this property

This spectacular property is located directly on the marsh with a beautiful tidal pond. It has expansive views of the salt marshes of Sea Island and is a short walk to the beach. What really makes this house stand out is its size! It is over 5400 square feet and has a huge entertainment wing complete with a large flat screen tv as well as a pool table & ping pong table! It is large enough for most family gatherings or a casual weekend away from reality!

With five bedrooms and two kitchens it really is a unique property that I promise you will quickly fall in love with.


What makes this property unique

Cottage 183 has incredible views and has tons of room for you and your family/friends. Imagine yourself sitting out on the patio with your favorite beverage and watching the sunset over the beautiful salt marsh--you will not be disappointed!

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