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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Dryer

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St Simons, GA
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪29 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 Cottage, One Block to the Sand!

Welcome to Life's a Beach!

You will fall in love with this updated one level 3 BR/2BA Cottage, literally one block to the beach! All hardwood/tile flooring throughout. New designer fixtures and furniture. Amazing kitchen with stainless appliances, farm-sink, subway tile and quartz counters.

Large open floor plan with comfy sectional and 55" TV. Ensuite Master bedroom. Double bunk room for the kids. Beautiful outdoor seating area under a spectacular live oak tree.
With access just a block away, you can easily walk to the powdery-sand beach. Rinse off in the outdoor shower! Enjoy being close to everything...just a quick 10 minute walk to the light house and village.

Dogs are allowed: 1 dog under 45 pounds are permitted for a pet fee of $150.
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Beach Gear Credit Included! Covenant has proudly partnered with a beach gear delivery service, VayKLife, to add even more value for our guests. Book a participating Covenant vacation rental with a length of stay between 2-14 nights, arriving between March 1st and October 31st, and you'll receive an exclusive beach gear credit! Redeem your daily credit for items including beach chairs, beach umbrellas, bicycles, tandem kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, beach carts, coolers, cornhole boards, and more - the choice is yours!

**We want our guests to have the best possible stay. Please be aware that there is planned construction activity occurring on a nearby property during the Summer of 2026. This work takes place during daytime hours. We are actively exploring all available methods to minimize both the visual and acoustic impact on our guests.**

Please Note: A $50 non-refundable damage fee is due at the time of booking. A $100 non-refundable reservation fee is applied to all reservations and is not refundable in the event of a cancellation.
Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate STMA-13

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1730777vb
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. Sea Island Golf Club and Sea Palms Resort Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Summer Waves Water Park and Massengale Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Neptune Park and Glynn Visual Arts.
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St Simons, GA

What's nearby

  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • 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
  • ‪Ziggy’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mullet Bay - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wake Up Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barbara Jean's - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly Cottage, One Block to the Sand! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pet Friendly Cottage, One Block to the Sand!?

As of 20 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pet Friendly Cottage, One Block to the Sand! on 22 July 2026 start from NZ$447, 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 Cottage, One Block to the Sand!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly Cottage, One Block to the Sand!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly Cottage, One Block to the Sand! located?

This family-friendly St. Simons Island holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of East Beach, Neptune Park and Massengale Park. Demere 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in every way. This is our second stay at this property, and we love it!
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!
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Wonderful stay!!

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!
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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Perfect Spot

Great location and comfortable house
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2024
Thank you so much for this glowing review, Chris! We thoroughly enjoyed hosting you and we hope to host you again very soon!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Brooke G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

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

Great house and location

Easy access to beach, restaurants etc. nice spacious house for two families and kids.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review, Timothy! We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and look forward to hopefully hosting you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince M.

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

Wedding trip

Great location-great house ..all as advertised. Will stay here again in the future
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2024
Thank you so much for your kind review, Vince! We enjoyed hosting you and hope to host you again on your next visit to SSI!
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Kitchen

Very nice place to stay. Master bedroom not properly heated
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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iris P.

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

Location

This is the perfect cottage. Spacious, airy, nice patio area. Close to beach and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2023
Thank you for your 5-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay, and we would love to welcome you back on your next SSI vacation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

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

Clean comfy house near to everything

House was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The whole family loved how close it was to everything so we didn’t need to use the car all weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2023
Clare, we are so happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay on St. Simons! We would love to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emliy D.

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

Great 4th

Grew up on SSI. Spent several days over the 4th here and had a great time. Super close to beach
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

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

Will be staying again!

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.
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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

charles p.

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

Getsway

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2024
Thank you so much for this glowing review, Charles! We thoroughly enjoyed hosting you and we hope to host you again very soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Great house! Great location!

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.
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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

becky e.

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

Great location, close to everything

“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!
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!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ryan K.

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

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.
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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Great location!

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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2020
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dorothy B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location

Roaches

No thanks
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.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cheryl B.

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

Near the Beach

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)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alice M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

1st night no Heat

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.
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!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison S.

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

Gem cottage in a gem of a town!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg B.

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

Dodged the storm

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

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

Fall break with Family

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

paula z.

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

Great Home

We really enjoyed staying in this darling, 3 bed, 2 bath home that appeared recently renovated and clean! The open floor plan is ideal and the location is a quick walk to the beach and downtown! We would stay there again in a heart beat if we ever visit St Simon’s again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashlee M.

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

Excellent location, beautiful upgrades

This cottage is fantastic! The 3 bedrooms are larger than I anticipated. The vaulted ceilings in the master with the wood paneling is idyllic...complete with tin roof for the rain! Plenty of closet space for everyone. The upgrades in the kitchen were perfect and allowed for open flow to the living and dining room. The ceilings throughout the cottage are taller than you'd think and the wood and tile floors were easy for us to clean up sand. The yard was excellent for the kids and dog to run around. One block to the beach and a short walk to the pier village- location can't be beat!
Stayed 31 nights in Jul 2022

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