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Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9193.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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St. Simons Island, GA
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Massengale Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Demere Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Bella Vita Cottage- 4 bed/3 bath with Private Pool

Bella Vita welcomes you to St. Simons Island!

Bella Vita, which in Italian means “the beautiful life”, is a sweet cottage nestled in the heart of popular East Beach Neighborhood on St. Simons Island. This recently remodeled 4 bedroom, 3 bath cottage is a perfect mix of comfort and style.

Located on the corner of Bruce Drive and 5th Street, you will fall in love with the towering oaks as you make your way through the neighborhood. Late fall afternoons will have you nestled in on the front screened porch. Late summer afternoons will have you on the opposite end of the house in the 240SF pool.

Bella Vita has a full kitchen, breakfast & dining areas with ample seating for 12, a comfortable living room with a view of the nicely landscaped new pool and fenced back yard. This cottage has one bedroom and bath down stairs and three bedrooms and two baths upstairs. Each bathroom has a tub/shower combination.

* Note: Pool can be heated for an additional charge of $400/week. $200 is the minimum charge for reservations less than a week.

CHECK IN: 4:00 pm
CHECK OUT: 10:00 am

• Any group gatherings and events at this property are limited to the number of occupants (9 persons).
• Sorry, this property is not pet friendly.
• Parking is available for 2 vehicles.
•½ mile to Coast Guard Station Public Beach Access, 1.6 miles to Pier Village

Minimum age to rent is 25. This applies to all guests with the exception of multi-generational families.

What to Expect in your Unit:
• There are 3 TVs located in this property.
• Linens (Bath towels & bed sheets) are provided
• Starter Supply of Toilet Paper, Soap, Paper Towels and Trash Bags. Any additional supplies needed during tenancy will be the responsibility of the guest.

Bedding Includes:
2 - King
1 - Queen
2 - Twin
1 - Twin Trundle

Don’t forget to bring your beach chairs, beach towels and sunscreen!

Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #096614

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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 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

East Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Simons Island, is home to this holiday home. Bloody Marsh Battle Site and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cannon's Point Preserve and Jekyll Island State Park. Massengale Park and Glynn Visual Arts are also worth visiting.
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St. Simons Island, GA

What's nearby

  • East Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World War II Home Front Museum - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Massengale Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Demere Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Bloody Marsh Battle Site - 2 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wake Up Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ziggy’s - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bella Vita Cottage- 4 bed/3 bath with Private Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Bella Vita Cottage- 4 bed/3 bath with Private Pool?

As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bella Vita Cottage- 4 bed/3 bath with Private Pool on 21 May 2026 start from AU$501, 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.

Is Bella Vita Cottage- 4 bed/3 bath with Private Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bella Vita Cottage- 4 bed/3 bath with Private Pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bella Vita Cottage- 4 bed/3 bath with Private Pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bella Vita Cottage- 4 bed/3 bath with Private Pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bella Vita Cottage- 4 bed/3 bath with Private Pool located?

Located in East Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and World War II Home Front Museum. Massengale Park and Glynn Visual Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was clean, host resolved any problems and the location was great
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described.. love the house, island vibes, pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Bella Vita

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed the house for a week in August--location was great. Recommend that they employ a lock box instead of physical keys, expand parking (really can only fit one car in the "two car" driveway, update fence around pool and fix the large pool umbrella to provide some shade. We really liked the pool with it's large shallow end for our toddler. The house was easy to stay in--low maintenance from a renters perspective. Would be interested in renting again in the future.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jodie B.

Great stay~

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was cozy and as described.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Katrina W.

Bella Vita

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Location was excellent and the property management company was good. There was no Internet the last three days. Managed to get one tv to work with a Hot Spot. Downstairs was very cold and upstairs was warm. Could not close the downstairs vents to force the cold air upstairs as they suggested because the vents were rusted and would not close. Pool, den and screened porch were the best parts of the house. Kitchen was too small.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wesley K.

Bella Vita

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a good stay. Two comments. The sliding door is very difficult to lock. Also there are issues with ants in the kitchen. Just wanted to let you know that.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lanette H.

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

Excellent

The property was everything advertised and more. The pool had multiple levels to accommodate all ages. The screened porch was a joy to spend time in. The short walk to the beach made beach time convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharen P.

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

Nice but Tired

The location of the home and the pool area are wonderful however the house needs updating. It is showing wear and I was happy I had not planned on making meals in the small and dated kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer r.

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

Excellent Location

Walking distance to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

N B.

Long weekend on East Beach

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful and relaxing visit to St. Simons to see friends. The home was spotless with a fun pool. Not big enough for laps but great for floating on hot summer days. The screened front porch was great for afternoon cocktails and snacks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Lori G.

Great location -

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Bella Vita Cottage was close to the beach and located in the quiet East Beach area. It was about a 10 min walk to the beach so renting a golf cart or bringing a beach friendly wagon (loose sand part of the way) is ideal. The house...The pool area was beautiful, the hot tub bubbles turn on in the morning and run for a few hours. We did not pay to get it heated. The pool had different levels of seating so it was very nice and relaxing. Lots of seating around the pool as well.The living room was nice. Lots of seating and comfortable temp even with the glass door.The kitchen was very dirty. Thick dust along the tops of the cabinets, dirty silverware, dirty cups, questionable plastic cutting boards that were melted and lots of gouges... a lot of things out of places, mismatched lids, just a lot of stuff that could not be used. The counters are cracked and there is a lot of food splatters on the blinds above the sink. There were food splatters down the side of the cabinets as well. Food splatters and grime on the walls and pantry. Just didn’t give you a good clean kitchen feel. This was addressed, they offered to come clean it while we were there but didn’t want to leave someone in the house while we were gone with our stuff. Was told they didn’t have time to clean well between flips...and it was quite obvious.The bathroom downstairs was small, no venting so it got a little steamy after a shower. The shower curtain was missing a few hooks and the towels were stained and gross.The bedroom downstairs had a lot of things shoved in odd places, broken outlet covers on the floor of the closet, dirty linens (this was addressed and resolved the same day), flat pillows and dirty yellow stained pillows, no extra cases if you wanted to use extra pillows (this was addressed and handled as well).The blinds in the bathrooms upstairs were broken and people could see in. That was addressed and we were
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Such a pleasant experience!

Real Escapes is the friendliest rental agency that I’ve ever worked with. Their office staff is so kind and accommodating. We had to be in town very early for a golf tournament, and they did everything that they could to ensure we could check in early. The property was perfect for us! The kitchen and bathrooms are outdated, but you know this when booking. Aside from that, all furniture and bedding is new and very comfortable. We loved that there were two separate king sized masters. Unfortunately on our last night, one of the king sized beds supports broke, and it appeared they had been previously repaired. The office staff was so kind about the situation, and assured it would be resolved the next day for upcoming guests. The location is great, and we really enjoyed the screen porch. The pool area is the highlight of the property! I will say, I’m not sure if the house next door is a rental or not, but we were outside around 11pm, and didn’t think we were being too loud. We did have a neighbor come over a state that they were trying to sleep and hastily walk away, so just know that if you’re night owls, this could be a problem.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Dale G.

A bit dated, but a prime location and the price balance it out.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Positives:* Great location within an easy five minute walk to East Beach, which in my family's opinion, is the best section of beach on SSI.* Plenty of room for three families of six adults and three young children.* Heated pool and large deck area was a hit with kids and adults alike.* The price was right for a house of this size on the prized East Beach section of SSI.* House was clean. Negatives:* One A/C unit for both upstairs and stairs left you freezing downstairs and sweltering upstairs. This needs addressing by the owners/management. * Furniture was 1990's chic but not worn out.* Kitchen was very basic and small.* Bathrooms were small. At the end of day, we got our money's worth.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Perfect Vacation Home

We loved our stay and the home was perfect for extended family of multiple ages. Heated pool was a game changer for our March beach trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Charles W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

my review

the house was layed out great but it needs a little updating. the hot tub did not work on the pool. we called the rental office after hours and they promptly returned out call but the hot tub could not be used so this was very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark c.

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

Great house

Perfect location We would rent s
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Atlanta, GA

Very Nice Stay, needs minor upgrades

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I would say that our visit started out a bit rocky. When we first arrived, we found the front door unlocked, so that was a bit unnerving upon our late night arrival. Once we got inside the house and confirmed it was empty, we found the house to be charming. The house was clean and aside from the pool area, everything was spotless. There was some leftover debris from the recent storm in the patio/pool area. We had a few issues with the quality of household items, such as the blinds in the bathroom and 1st bedroom on the main floor tearing immediately after trying to open them. The property manager had the pool area cleaned and the grass cut about halfway through our stay, which was nice. The beach was about a 10-15 minute walk from the house . The patio area was very cute. We ended up storing our rented bikes in there throughout the stay. One downside to the trip is that one our of rented bikes was stolen off of the porch in the middle of the night, so be sure to lock up your rented bikes.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

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

Everyone of us and thoroughly enjoyed it it was a great place to stay and it was convenient to every

We wait this with five stars enjoyed it and would love to be there again the pool was outstanding
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan L.

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

Great place for family fun

The location on East Beach was perfect, the size of the property was exactly what we needed, and the pool was wonderful. The furnishings were very good, and the beds were VERY comfortable! My daughter had the upstairs master and said that the memory foam topper was excellent! The sofa was also comfortable. The two major things that we did not like: 1. The house had one zone for the a/c, which meant for the 3 bedrooms upstairs to be comfortable, the downstairs had to be freezing. The extra zone for the living room was a help, but most of the downstairs was still too cold most of the time. However, that is much better than being too hot! 2. There was no handrail at the pool for a grandma like me. Fortunately my grandchildren were happy to help me in and out, so we did use the pool! We were surprised that to get to the screen porch you had to go outside. Fortunately, we did not have to use it, because the majority of the time was great weather for beach and swimming.. The vertical blinds in the downstairs bedroom need to be replaced ~ missing panels and not effective in keeping the light out. Some small "would be nice to have" items: Regular toaster, garbage disposal, kitchen scissors, and small chair in the back bedroom upstairs. Overall, we had an excellent stay, and would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Nice house and close to the beach!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time here. St Simon is a nice laidback island and the house was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

maxine s.

Nice location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed the convenience to our home while floors were being replaced at our house.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Geraldine B.

Winter escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is bright and filled with light and for the most part it's quite comfortable however it was sparsely equipped in the kitchen there was one small pan and a stock pot nothing in between I had to purchase cloths to do daily cleaning with as well as waste baskets, soap dishes, plastic pitchers, acrylic glasses and there was an infestation of roaches which I was freaking out about until your exterminator after the third time finally eradicated them. he was wonderful! you could use a comfortable chair in the living room; if you have more than 4 people there really isn't any place comfortable to sit and there were no extra blankets and there were days in March that were quite cold. One bedroom had no chest of drawers nor a nightstand nor a lamp or table to read by the location is great we loved the porch and the backyard and Patio.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Martha R.

Beach House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful holiday. Great house. Everything was as described. Close to the beach. Real Escape Properties were wonderful to deal with. Will be back next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

GA/FL FOOTBALL WEEK

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very good. excellent place for a vacation. We have been doing this for over 30 years.
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8/10 Good

Bridget J.

Saint Simon Island

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a very good time!

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