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Historic Marshfront St Simons Estate • Heated Pool • Private Dock

Family-friendly holiday home in St. Simons Island with a water park

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Backyard Pool, Marshside Walkway, and Upper Sun Decks - This wide-angle view highlights the seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living—private pool, rooftop sun decks, marshside boardwalk, and a canopy of ancient oaks.
The Osprey Nest • Private Putting Green Beneath the Oaks - Sharpen your short game under the live oaks—The Osprey Nest features a private putting green in the front yard, perfect for golf trips, morning rituals, or letting the kids putt around under the moss.
The Osprey Nest • Location Marker Over Private Marshfront Estate - This aerial shows the full length of The Osprey Nest’s private dock with a pin marking the home’s precise location—tucked beneath coastal oaks and surrounded by untouched marshland just minutes from the beach.
Sunroom • Panoramic Marsh Views • Upstairs Main Living Area - Off the upstairs living room, this enclosed sunroom offers breathtaking marsh views, a wall of windows, blue accent chairs, and a writing desk—perfect for reading, journaling, or watching the tides roll in.
The Osprey Nest • Poolside View of Historic Estate - This St. Simons vacation rental sits on 2.5 private acres, with a marsh-facing gunite pool and original 1946 brick facade shaded by towering oaks. Welcome to The Osprey Nest—your luxury hideaway on the edge of history.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good
7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 14557.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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  • Place, St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
  • Place, Saint Simons Island Pier
  • Place, Sea Island Golf Club
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Murphy Bed

Bedroom 7

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet

Bathroom 8

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic Marshfront St Simons Estate • Heated Pool • Private Dock

YOUR ST. SIMONS VACATION HOME
The Osprey Nest is a luxury St. Simons Island vacation rental with 2 full kitchens, a heated and cooled pool, a private dock, and unobstructed views across one of the island’s most historic stretches of marsh. A private elevator connects three wings, seven bedrooms, and six world-class full baths. This home was built for generations to gather, celebrate, and return having known the quiet extravagance as found within the pages of The Great Gatsby.

This isn’t merely a beach house—it’s a home of timeless wonder.
The kind of place that feels discovered rather than designed.
Where each room carries its own memory, and no two moments feel the same.

The kitchens, two full plus an additional summer kitchen, are meant to be lived in, but they are unapologetically over the top.
They've been the backdrop of banquets, solitary breakfasts, and everything in between.
The bedrooms are spread across three private wings and 6,000 square feet.
You're given the freedom to disappear just long enough to find yourself.

And the baths? They are something else entirely. Unlike any other you will find.
No two alike, yet each belonging only here. Each one a world unto itself.

Out back, the private dock stretches toward the Bloody Marsh Battlefield, part of the Fort Frederica National Monument. The view is protected, permanent, unobstructed, and entirely your own. You'll see no neighbors, just the tide bringing in the native wildlife of coastal Georgia’s marsh.

And when you do go out, the best of St. Simons Island is mere minutes away. The beach is less than a mile. Ocean Motion rents bikes just around the corner. Dinner at Delaney’s is extraordinary. You’ll be handed a menu—but don’t bother opening it. A waiter will appear and recite no fewer than ten minutes of nightly specials. This is how you order. Call for a reservation. They’ll tell you they’re booked six weeks out. Ask if you can come at nine. It’s an Emmons trick.

And for those with access to The Cloister on Sea Island—a world-renown private resort—you’re just ten minutes away. That said, you don’t need to leave home to experience this kind of old-world luxury. You’re living in it already.

ST. SIMONS OUTDOOR LIVING
• Private Pool
• Private Dock (Liability Details Below)
• Putting green in the yard
• Upstairs deck viewing the real osprey nest
• 2 sleeping porches
• Gas Grill
• 1 mi to Redfern Village
• 1 mi to nearest Beach
• .8 mi to Dulce Dough (Best. Doughnut. Anywhere.)
• .4 mi to Crab Daddy's
• .5 mi to Porch (Golden Isles best Nashville Hot chicken)
• .5 mi to the King & Prince Resort
• .7 mi to Pier Village
• .9 mi to the Coast Guard Station
• 1.6 mi to Gould’s Inlet (Go see the stars)
• Bike rentals at Ocean Motion

VACATION RENTAL CHEAT SHEET
• Address 11800 Old Demere Road, St. Simons Island
• Private Elevator, Wheelchair accessible, ADA-friendly bathrooms
• Private Pool & Dock
• Sleeps 14
• 7 bedrooms
• 2 full kitchens + summer kitchen
• 6 full baths, 2 half bath

THE STARTER PACK
Just enough to land, unpack, and hit the beach
• Shampoo, Conditioner, Body wash
• Dish soap + sponge
• 1 roll of paper towels
• 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom
• 2 trash bags
• 2 laundry pods
• 2 dishwasher pods

THE FINE PRINT
• An Excessive Damage Waiver must be signed to stay in this historic home
• A Liability Waiver for Dock usage must be signed for this home
• The home is not fully ADA compliant, it has several ADA features such as elevator, grab bars, seated and roll in showers
• No Pets
• No smoking
• Minimum renter age 25
• Parking for 6 vehicles
• Primary renter must be present throughout stay
• No parties, no events, and no mystery guests
• Security cameras are present outside, but none face guest gathering areas
• #105550

POOL HEAT POLICY
• Pool heat & cooling is available April through September
• $200 covers up to 7 consecutive days
• Each additional 7-day period is $200
• 3-day advance notice required

WHY EMMONS?
The Osprey Nest is managed by Emmons Realty, the most-reviewed vacation rental company on St. Simons Island. Locally owned, family-run, and always a call away. We want your vacation to feel like fireworks—but run like clockwork.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

No pets allowed
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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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

St. Simons Island

Located in St. Simons Island, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Glynn Visual Arts and World War II Home Front Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bloody Marsh Battle Site and Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House. Travelling with kids? Consider Massengale Park and Neptune Park. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and mountain biking nearby.
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St Simons, Georgia

What's nearby

  • East Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Beach - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sea Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.0 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Uptown Tap & Cigar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Wake Up Coffee Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Historic Marshfront St Simons Estate • Heated Pool • Private Dock have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Historic Marshfront St Simons Estate • Heated Pool • Private Dock pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Marshfront St Simons Estate • Heated Pool • Private Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Marshfront St Simons Estate • Heated Pool • Private Dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Marshfront St Simons Estate • Heated Pool • Private Dock located?

This family-friendly St. Simons Island holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Bloody Marsh Battle Site, East Beach and Demere Park. Glynn Visual Arts and World War II Home Front Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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6.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

6.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Letti B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This home is in a beautiful location and does accommodate a lot of guests. It would be great for multiple families who want separate areas/privacy but was not the prefect fit for our group of friends who wanted large gathering spaces. It has two very nice and well equipped kitchens which made for easy cooking for large number of people. The home is very cluttered with furniture which the pictures don’t really indicate. We were disappointed that the listing had noted heated pool, but when we arrived we were told that the owner doesn’t turn the heater on when outside temperatures get cooler. It was mid 70’s in the day and 60’s at night which is when we thought the pool heater would have been available. I’d suggest asking about the pool in advance if that is important to you. The dock and view from many areas of the home are stunning!!! Overall we enjoyed our time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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