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Newly Remodeled Home with a Pool, Huge Screened in Porch, Sleeps 9
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9144.0 sq m
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Explore the area

St. Simons Island, GA
- Place, East Beach3 min walk
- Place, St. Simons Lighthouse Museum13 min walk
- Place, Saint Simons Island Pier18 min walk
- Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)
Bunk Room
1 Single Bunk Bed
Primary Bedroom
1 King Bed
Queen Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Twins Room
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Hall Bath
Jack-n-Jill Bath
Primary Bath
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
About this property
Newly Remodeled Home with a Pool, Huge Screened in Porch, Sleeps 9
Butter Side Up Cottage features all one level living during your vacation stay. This cottage has been completely renovated with a new floorplan that sleeps 9 guests and has a private 10’ X 22’ pool, which can be heated during the cooler months (for an additional fee). Butter Side Up offers an ideal location midway from the village to public beach entrances. A guest favorite is the oversized screened in front porch, which is perfect for relaxation spot or comfortable outdoor dining.
[Special Discounts]
Enter these dates to see discounted rates:
March 21-26, 2026 (up to 5 nights)
June 1-8, 2026 (up to 7 nights)
THE SPACE
Entry from the screened in front porch into the open concept family room with TV, kitchen to the left and dining nook at the entry. To the right is an office, if you have to work while on vacation.
Bedrooms:
* Primary: King bed, pool views, ensuite bath with step-in shower, TV
* Second: Queen bed, connected to jack and jill bath, TV
* Twins Room: two twin beds, TV, hall bath with tub
* Bunk Room: full bed on the bottom, twin on top, hall bath with tub
Bathrooms:
* Primary: dual sinks, step-in shower
* Jack-n-Jill: full bath with step-in shower
* Hall Bath: full bath with tub/shower combo
* Heated outdoor shower to rinse off the sand before jumping in the pool.
Pool is approximately 22 x 10ft
We're located mid-beach - halfway between the St Simons Pier Village and East Beach. This stretch of beach is not tide dependent and has plenty of walking distance in both directions. We're walking distance to local restaurant favorites like Crab Daddy's, Barrier Island Brewing, Fiddlers, and Porch.
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Beach Gear Included!: This home offers beach gear such as beach chairs and beach towels FREE for your use! Bikes, carts, paddleboards and more are available for rent locally, discount included. There are no fees or surcharges attached to your reservation.
Pets: This home is dog friendly for dogs 25lbs or less with $250 pet fee, 2 dogs max. Unfortunately we can't host puppies < 1 year old or breeds known to insurance carriers as 'vicious', please ask if you're not sure.
Heated Pool: This property offers a heated pool option. The cost is $75/night+tax and can be added up to 48 hours before arrival. Let us know if you'd like to heat the pool!
No Smoking: No smoking is allowed in the home, on the porches/patios/decks, or on the property in general.
Minimum Age: Must be 25 + to book, or age 30 + on GAFL weekend (last weekend in October) For GAFL weekend (last weekend in October), guests must be age 30 + or kids with their parents, no student groups. We cannot make exceptions for that weekend.
No Events: No events or parties. No overnight guests beyond the original booking group.
Tax Certificate: #126822
[Special Discounts]
Enter these dates to see discounted rates:
March 21-26, 2026 (up to 5 nights)
June 1-8, 2026 (up to 7 nights)
THE SPACE
Entry from the screened in front porch into the open concept family room with TV, kitchen to the left and dining nook at the entry. To the right is an office, if you have to work while on vacation.
Bedrooms:
* Primary: King bed, pool views, ensuite bath with step-in shower, TV
* Second: Queen bed, connected to jack and jill bath, TV
* Twins Room: two twin beds, TV, hall bath with tub
* Bunk Room: full bed on the bottom, twin on top, hall bath with tub
Bathrooms:
* Primary: dual sinks, step-in shower
* Jack-n-Jill: full bath with step-in shower
* Hall Bath: full bath with tub/shower combo
* Heated outdoor shower to rinse off the sand before jumping in the pool.
Pool is approximately 22 x 10ft
We're located mid-beach - halfway between the St Simons Pier Village and East Beach. This stretch of beach is not tide dependent and has plenty of walking distance in both directions. We're walking distance to local restaurant favorites like Crab Daddy's, Barrier Island Brewing, Fiddlers, and Porch.
MORE INFO
Beach Gear Included!: This home offers beach gear such as beach chairs and beach towels FREE for your use! Bikes, carts, paddleboards and more are available for rent locally, discount included. There are no fees or surcharges attached to your reservation.
Pets: This home is dog friendly for dogs 25lbs or less with $250 pet fee, 2 dogs max. Unfortunately we can't host puppies < 1 year old or breeds known to insurance carriers as 'vicious', please ask if you're not sure.
Heated Pool: This property offers a heated pool option. The cost is $75/night+tax and can be added up to 48 hours before arrival. Let us know if you'd like to heat the pool!
No Smoking: No smoking is allowed in the home, on the porches/patios/decks, or on the property in general.
Minimum Age: Must be 25 + to book, or age 30 + on GAFL weekend (last weekend in October) For GAFL weekend (last weekend in October), guests must be age 30 + or kids with their parents, no student groups. We cannot make exceptions for that weekend.
No Events: No events or parties. No overnight guests beyond the original booking group.
Tax Certificate: #126822
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 deadlock
About the area
St. Simons Island
Located in St. Simons Island, this holiday home is near a water park and near the beach. St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and Glynn Visual Arts are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shops at Sea Island and Glynn Place Mall. Massengale Park and Neptune Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. Simons Island, GA
What's nearby
- East Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Demere Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Massengale Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Saint Simons Island Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Mellow Mushroom - 17 min walk
- Wake Up Coffee Company - 3 min drive
- Mullet Bay - 15 min walk
- Ziggy’s - 4 min drive
- Iguanas - 17 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Reviews
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8 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Morgan L.
31 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect stay
Morgan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Ryan R.
23 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ryan R.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jane S.
21 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great beach rental
Jane S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Cara B.
8 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect beach house
Cara B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Felton M.
16 November 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb!
Felton M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Joy E.
21 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Cottage
Joy E.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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8/10 Good
Julie D.
8 October 2025
Julie D.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
callie e.
18 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
callie e.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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