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Close to Saint Simons Island Pier
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Internet access
Dryer
Explore the area
St Simons, GA
East Beach
Place, East Beach
2 min walk
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
Place, St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
12 min walk
Saint Simons Island Pier
Place, Saint Simons Island Pier
16 min walk
Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
30 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom #1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #2
2 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom #3
1 King Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Pet-Friendly Beach Cottage on St. Simons Island | Walk to Beach & Pier Village
Welcome to Life's a Beach, a beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath coastal cottage located just one block from the beach on St. Simons Island. Combining modern comforts with classic island charm, this single-level vacation home is the perfect getaway for families, couples, and small groups looking to enjoy the best of Georgia's Golden Isles.
With beach access only steps away, guests can easily spend their days enjoying the sandy shoreline, biking scenic island paths, exploring local shops and restaurants, or relaxing beneath the shade of the property's stunning live oak tree. Inside, you'll find a bright and inviting open-concept floor plan featuring hardwood and tile flooring throughout, designer furnishings, stylish lighting, and thoughtfully updated finishes.
The fully renovated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, a farmhouse sink, and everything needed to prepare meals after a day at the beach.
The spacious living area offers comfortable seating, a large sectional sofa, and a 55-inch smart TV, creating the perfect gathering space for family movie nights and relaxing evenings.
Property Highlights Prime location just one block from the beach Easy walk to St. Simons Island beach access Approximately 10-minute walk to Pier Village and the St. Simons Lighthouse Single-level home ideal for families and multi-generational travelers Fully renovated kitchen with quartz countertops and stainless appliances Open-concept living and dining areas Hardwood and tile flooring throughout Outdoor shower for convenient beach clean-up Large outdoor seating area beneath a beautiful live oak tree High-speed WiFi Family-friendly layout Professionally furnished and updated throughout
Sleeping Accommodations Primary suite with private ensuite bathroom Guest bedroom with comfortable accommodations Bunk room featuring double bunks, perfect for children and larger families
Pet-Friendly Vacation Rental Bring your furry family member along! One dog under 45 pounds is welcome with payment of a $150 pet fee. Complimentary Beach Gear Credit Included
As a guest of Covenant Property Management, you'll receive an exclusive beach gear credit through VayKLife Beach Gear Delivery on eligible stays between March 1 and October 31. Choose from: Beach chairs Beach umbrellas Bicycles Tandem kayaks Stand-up paddleboards Beach carts Coolers Cornhole boards And more Your selected gear is delivered directly to the property, making your beach vacation even more convenient.
Nearby Attractions East Beach St. Simons Pier Village St. Simons Lighthouse Museum Neptune Park Local restaurants and shops Island bike trails Fishing charters Golf courses Water sports and boating excursions
Whether you're spending the day at the beach, biking through the island, dining in Pier Village, or relaxing under the majestic live oak, Life's a Beach offers the perfect home base for your St. Simons Island vacation.
Guest Notice Please note that planned construction is occurring on a nearby property during Summer 2026. Work is limited to daytime hours, and every effort is being made to minimize any visual or noise-related impacts to guests.
Additional Information A $50 non-refundable damage waiver fee is due at booking. A $100 non-refundable reservation fee applies to all reservations and is non-refundable in the event of cancellation. Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate STMA-13
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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
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
About the area
St. Simons Island
St. Simons Island is home to this holiday home. Summer Waves Water Park is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Jekyll Island State Park and Driftwood Beach. Massengale Park and Neptune Park are also worth visiting.
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Neptune Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Saint Simons Island Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
beach near King City - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Mellow Mushroom - 14 min walk
Wake Up Coffee Company - 3 min drive
Mullet Bay - 12 min walk
Ziggy’s - 4 min drive
Porch - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Pet-Friendly Beach Cottage on St. Simons Island | Walk to Beach & Pier Village pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Pet-Friendly Beach Cottage on St. Simons Island | Walk to Beach & Pier Village?
As of 4 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet-Friendly Beach Cottage on St. Simons Island | Walk to Beach & Pier Village on 7 September 2026 start from NZ$875, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Beach Cottage on St. Simons Island | Walk to Beach & Pier Village?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Beach Cottage on St. Simons Island | Walk to Beach & Pier Village?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Pet-Friendly Beach Cottage on St. Simons Island | Walk to Beach & Pier Village located?
Situated in St. Simons Island, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of East Beach and Saint Simons Island Pier. Neptune Park and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wonderful stay in every way. This is our second stay at this property, and we love it!
Joyce M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 September 2025
Thank you so much for this glowing review, Joyce! It was a pleasure hosting you at Life's a Beach for the second time and we can't wait to host you again. Safe travels back home!
Great location and walking distance to many shops and restaurants. The beach is just across the street and a really nice place to spend the day- not too crowded. We would definitely stay here again.
Nicole L.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2025
Thank you so much for this glowing review, Charla! It was such a pleasure hosting you at Life's a Beach and we look forward to hosting you again the future. Safe travels back home!
This cottage is truly a beach cottage with great updates. The property manager replied quickly to my questions. The house was clean and well decorated. Located near the village and the beach. We will definitely stay here again!
Susan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2025
Thank you so much for this glowing review, Susan! It was a pleasure hosting you at Life's a Beach and we hope to host you again soon. Safe travels back home!
Very nice place to stay. Master bedroom not properly heated
Richard H.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 March 2025
Thank you so much for your review, Richard! It was a pleasure hosting you and we look forward to hopefully hosting you again! We will also be sure to look into the master bedroom issue you mentioned. Thank you for bringing it to our attention!
Overall, we had a pleasant stay because Saint Simons is a lovely place. The property management company was fantastic, attentive, and responded quick if I needed to message them. The house was clean and charming. Unfortunately, there was construction on the house directly next-door and it really made it hard with one of our dogs that we brought who has anxiety. We also were looking forward to sitting out on the patio, which is one of the reasons why we booked this house. Unfortunately, the construction workers were directly next to us, and we did not feel comfortable. It would’ve been nice to know this ahead of time.
Brooke G.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 December 2025
Thank you so much for this review, Brooke! It was such a pleasure hosting you and your family at Life's a Beach and we look forward to hosting you again in the future. We apologize for the construction happening next door, and hope this will be resolved soon. Thank you for the feedback! Safe travels back home!
This house was perfect for our family! Walking distance to pier & Crabdaddys. Beach was a shorter walk than advertised! The property manager was SO NICE!! Very clean and everything was perfect.
Victoria P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2024
Thank you so much for this wonderful review, Victoria! We enjoyed hosting you and your sweet family and hope to host you again soon!
Loved the central living space with large sofa, chairs and table where we could gather. Also the deck when it wasn’t raining. Comfortable beds. Very clean. One street over from beach and a little over a half mile walk to stores/restaurants/lighthouse/pier. We all agreed we should stay longer next time.
Sue H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you so much for this glowing review, Sue! We enjoyed hosting you and we are so happy to hear you enjoyed your time at Life's a Beach. We hope to host you again soon!
“Life’s a Beach” cottage was perfect for us and our pup. Walk to the beach, many restaurants and easy walk to downtown. Great neighborhood for morning walks with our dog. Property managers were friendly and quick to reply to any questions. Easy check in. We appreciated how well equipped the kitchen was. Great for making meals at home. Thanks for a fun week in SSI!
becky e.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 April 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review, Becky! We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to host you again in the future!
Great location, but needs a refresh and a cleaning.
The location was excellent… but everything else was just meh. This place has a lot of potential, but needs a refresh and a deep clean. House was not well cleaned before our stay. Dirty windows, doors and mirrors. Furniture was old and rugs stained. Bathrooms were small for the number of beds. Toilet paper, trash bags, soap, etc was rationed to the point of ridiculous. WiFi wasn’t reliable. We enjoyed our time immensely despite these things, but for the price being paid I expected better.
Ryan K.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2025
Thank you for this review! In the future, please absolutely feel free to let us know about any issues and we will jump on any maintenance or cleanliness issues right away! We will have our team look into the items you mentioned right away to ensure any issues are rectified and that the property is up to our normal standards. It was a pleasure hosting you and look forward to hopefully hosting you again soon! Safe travels home to you.
Overall we were very happy with our rental. Everything went smoothly, from the reservation to checking in and communicating with the owner. There was plenty of space for 4 of us (2 parents and 2 kids), we didn't use one bedroom. The outside shower was a godsend. It was used every day coming back from the beach. If I had to nit pick, the master bedroom smelled like "dog," but I realize it is a pet friendly rental. I would definitely comeback the next time we come to St. Simon's.
David W.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified
4/10 Poor
Dorothy B.
31 October 2023
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Roaches
No thanks
Dorothy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2023
Dorothy, we completely agree the roaches in the south are not fun. We have our property sprayed every month for bugs and unfortunately they still show up every now and then. We hope that we can have the opportunity to host you again. Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Pros: Clean, dog friendly cottage near the beach; quiet area
Cons: poor outdoor lighting around the property ;One parking spot for one vehicle
Although No Parking signs were placed in the front yard after OUR arrival, an unmarked vehicle parked a van in front of the rental house (we notified the rental company)
Acorns hit the tin roof throughout the day and night (restless nights)
On our first night there was no heat. We contacted Property Management immediately. Please keep in mind it was 40 degrees outside and it was totally unacceptable to have no heat. The house had a smart thermostat that indicated an error and property management was aware of this issue but no one was monitoring the warning. We asked for a space heater and was refused. A maintenance man did stop by but was not an electrician and not much he could offer but to try and reset the thermostat. I started texting property management the next morning about 9:30 am and received a text stating it was Sunday and a holy day and please be patient as the staff was attending church, however, I could send them a Prayer Request... what are you freaking kidding me. A prayer request was not going to get me heat. I continued to send text and was finally told an electrician would be out to repair the issue but they could not provide an estimated time. Therefore, we were stuck at the property until the electrician arrived, which was 5pm in the afternoon. Also, after many complaints we did receive a space heater at 2:00 in the afternoon. I understand things break, however, there were plenty of other electricians but this company only wanted to use a specific company and to not supply a space heater is totally unacceptable. I did receive 1 night compensation but I had to insist for that to be issued.
Alice M.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 February 2025
Hi Alice - thank you so much for your patience as we worked out the issue with the heat. There are only a handful of electricians that will service on weekends/after hours so the timing was unfortunate, especially since they could not provide a specific time to service the heater. We apologize for any confusion the text message may have caused, as this is an automated text message that goes out on Sundays. We appreciate you staying with us and we hope to have an opportunity to host you again in the future!
The property is well located, close to the beach. It's clear that the owners of the property have not stayed their in quite sometime as there were lots of little things that need to be fixed (i.e. kitchen sink faucet was about to fall off, shower doors, blinds, etc). Key bareley works in the front door. The cars driving past at night are very loud and the front rooms need thicker blinds. Everything else was fine. My lower rating on the communication was due to the property manager not responding to multiple texts about a light that would not turn off in the master bedroom. I finally fixed it myself after playing with it for a few hours.
Heath M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the home's convenient location near the beach, and we appreciate you bringing the maintenance items to our attention.
We're sorry to hear about your experience with the bedroom light. Your message came in afterhours, and while we strive to respond as quickly as possible, we understand how frustrating it was not to have an immediate solution. We also appreciate you letting us know about the other items you noticed, and our team is reviewing them so they can be addressed.
Thank you again for staying with us and for sharing your experience. Guest feedback helps us continue improving for future visitors.
Loved this cottage! It was perfect for a 4 day birthday/girls trip! There was plenty of space & more for all 5 of us. Literally one block from the beach- found access through a walkway right across the street which was so nice! The bathrooms were on the smaller size but rooms were very large with plenty of space to get ready!! The large couch was perfect for movie night and playing games as was the kitchen table for eating meals together. Multiple entrances to the house made it easy to load/unload. Washer & dryer was helpful-plenty of dishes and cookware. Be sure to bring extra toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, as they are not supplied outside of 1 per each bathroom. The outside shower was helpful to rinse off our feet after coming from the beach. Everything was very close- you can walk just about everywhere within 15 minutes! Will be back.
My daughters and I stayed the weekend Hurricane Ian came up the Atlantic Coast. Megan at Covenant Property Management was great. She helped me plan when to arrive. We lost one night, but we all arrived safe and sound. The house is lovely. Easy walk to the beach and 10ish min to the village. I'm sure it depends on the time of year, but I believe the oak tree was dropping acorns on the tin roof. Glad I had earplugs. Another young woman from Covenant came by to check on us as well. I cannot remember her name, but she was very nice. We had a great time.
Very nice house near beach. FYI: the 2nd bathroom sink and tub had issues draining properly. Also, an extra pillow we brought was left in the house. Will contact property manager to reclaim it.
Ron B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
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