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Historic Oceanfront Cottage - Great for families- Short walk to Village

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Living area
Bathroom
Interior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 19

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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St Simons Island, Georgia
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Sea Island Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 19)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

+3
5 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Historic Oceanfront Cottage - Great for families- Short walk to Village

Over 100 years old, this historic home is one of the earliest properties on St. Simons Island and has been owned by the same family since construction. It is a beach home in the truest sense of the word - one which has been moved back from the ocean twice over its history, leaving a grassy lot in front of the cottage and a beautiful beach view from the large front porch. The property includes a private beach access and a private deck on the beach. The beach house is in a fabulous location within walking distance to the village, lighthouse, and many restaurants.

The Space

Drive in and park in a private, shaded lot with carport for two and additional space for five or more cars. As you enter the house from the back door, you will step back in time as your first sight is the dining area's antique round table that will seat approximately 10 people. The fully equipped kitchen off to the left will allow you to make your own meals. Laundry facilities are enclosed on the back porch.

Leaving the dining area, you enter a great hall that leads to the family room. Off the hall and the family room are four bedrooms, three of which contain queen beds. The other bedroom contains two twin beds and is on a light and airy windowed side porch. Upstairs, a large dormitory style bedroom offers a queen bed, 5 twin beds, and a double futon. There is a full bathroom upstairs with a bathtub. Two more full bathrooms are downstairs off the bedrooms, one with a tub/shower combo and one with shower only. Off the back porch is the "Honeymoon Suite" (as the family calls it): a separate, detached bedroom with a queen bed and a full bathroom with shower only. All of the mattresses are brand new.

The house is decorated in a colorful, summer style befitting the beach, and furnishings include many professionally restored antique pieces. As you come back from the beach, clean the sand off in the enclosed, outdoor shower. Then walk through the house, with a cool drink in hand, to the house-width front porch. On the porch, you will find rocking chairs, tables, a porch swing and a hammock. This is our favorite place for visiting with family and friends, enjoying the ocean view and breeze, or taking a nap!
This house just calls for a large group, a couple of families, or a family reunion. Come be transported back to a simpler time!


General
Air conditioning
Heat
Linens, bath & beach towels
Washing Machine
Dryer
Internet
Flat screen TV
DVD player
Iron and Ironing Board
Hair dryer
Starter supply of Paper Towels, Toilet paper, and basic soap
Parking - Carport (2) plus room for 5+ additional cars


Kitchen
Dishwasher
Refrigerator, Freezer
Microwave
Coffee Makers
Toaster
Blender
Dishes, cups & flatware
Pots & pans & cooking utensils

Property manager

Parker Kaufman
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. Simons Island

St. Simons Island is home to this holiday home. Summer Waves Water Park and Neptune Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Shops at Sea Island and Glynn Place Mall. Massengale Park and Captain Scott Owens are also worth visiting.
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St Simons Island, Georgia

What's nearby

  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Neptune Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sea Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Simons Island Pier - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brogen's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Oceanfront Cottage - Great for families- Short walk to Village pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Oceanfront Cottage - Great for families- Short walk to Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Oceanfront Cottage - Great for families- Short walk to Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Oceanfront Cottage - Great for families- Short walk to Village located?

Situated in St. Simons Island, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and Saint Simons Island Pier. Neptune Park and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

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

great home

enjoyed our stay... plenty of room
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbigayle D.

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

Wonderful

Fantastic stay at the cottage. Beautiful location right on the beach and a nice short walk to the village. Location location location!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Winter Getaway

We had a great time with family in this beautiful, spacious house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Sarah W.

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

Memories Made

Great Location and plenty of space. We loved the porch and walks on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

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

Great Stay on the Beach

The property was nice and spacious. We had a lot family with us and we used every room. It was nice being able to wake up early have a cup of coffee and watch the waves come in from the screened in porch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Loved this house

We loved staying at this property. It was the perfect location. Plenty of room for the whole family. Cute house.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken M.

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

Charming Beach Front Cottage

This beach front cottage was perfect for our large family. It is spacious, has beautiful views, a yard for the children and plenty of parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jeff J.

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

Beautiful view

Overall, a good place to stay. Great location near the village and private beach access. Everyone in the group had good things to say about the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

loved the beach and the view of the ocean this place was great!!!

Great family house!!! Lots of bedrooms and beds!!! And the area is fantastic!!! Walking distance to shops and pier and many other places.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Olivia H.

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

Perfect

This was our second stay in the house and it was just as amazing as the first time. We love the location to everything. It is so nice being able to walk to the beach from your front door.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ann M., Lawrenceville, GA

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

Fun at the beach

Not a five star by any means but is great for families. The view and proximity to the beach can’t be beat. Plenty of charm but some of the furniture could use a refresh. It is a great location for bike riding and walking on the beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

Do not miss this incredible home!

Do not look any further for a fantastic house for many! Our family enjoyed a beautiful Thanksgiving long weekend there - the house, plus the lot in front that is on the beach made it just the perfect place to play and relax. There were a few issues while there, and some extra cleaning was needed - but I cannot say enough about how quickly the property manager resolved our issues and I believe the owners too. Communication is so important and they were above and beyond making things right!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

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

Wedding weekend

Great location, house as described. Other than the bathroom layout downstairs, this house was perfect for our needs. Front porch was perfect! We got very lucky for late October and were able to be on the beach both days we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

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

82nd Birthday Celebration

We had my mother's birthday here with 18 of us from age 1-82 and it was THE PERFECT PLACE to gather and make really special memories! An all girl trip except for a couple of little boys so, the upstairs was perfect for all the teens/twenties. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sherry M.

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

Thompson house St Simon Island

This house is amazing! We loved the view,the short walk to the Light House and the shops. There were 3 generations of us,from 4 years to 65 years, there was enough room that we were not on top of each other. The guys spent most of the night fishing in front of the house,everyone enjoyed the beach. I loved the front porch, as I am a rocking chair kind of gal,lol. We are already talking about doing this again next year,I would recommend this to everyone., thankyou for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Wonderful experience

So my 3 girls met up with my wife and I with there kids. All the kids were under 11yrs old. Everyone had a great time. Kids loved the beach even though the water was to cold they built sand castles every day. There was so much room that you would never know there was 14 of us there. The restaurants were all wonderful. The Christmas lights and tree lit up the village. And the pier and light house topped it off. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly D.

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

Great family spot

We loved the vintage home!!!!! Very roomy for our family! We really enjoyed sitting on the front porch within view of the ocean and ships! We will definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Bill P.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Classic Beach House with Perfect Location

We had a great time and enjoyed the porch, deck, private beach access and convenience to village. This 100 year old cottage was comfortable even as freezer died and garbage disposal didn’t work (thankfully the central AC did).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Seth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Family beach vacation

We had a family vacation with 4 families staying at this house - a total of 17 people ranging from 2 - 73. The beds were comfortable, and the location from the beach and downtown was great. We felt a bit misled about the bathrooms. The listing states 4 full baths. While technically true, 1 bathroom had only a tub, which made it basically not a full bathroom for adults. Some families don’t mind being wall to wall people and everyone sharing everything. We are not like that. The kitchen was really small with people on top of each other and not enough room for more than about 9 at the table without elbow room. The porch was nice, but the door leading to the porch did not open easily (ie it took about 4-5 turns of the handle and pulling hard on the door to finally get the door to open EVERY TIME - which was a lot of times). Some people got so fed up with the door they just walked around the house every time. The room with twin beds is off of another bedroom, making it a room that was less usable for our group. Also, several of the rooms had pretty weak A/C, which meant they were pretty hot and humid. The kids all had a blast in the upstairs dorm-like room, so that was nice. Linens were in rough shape as was most of the stuff in the kitchen. The DVD player didn’t work. Lightbulbs were missing, some were burned out. Again, if you’re a family that doesn’t mind everyone sharing everything and being kind of on top of each other and just looking for a place to crash, don’t hesitate to book. If you want a nicer property and more space, you may want to look elsewhere. Was it overall a good vacation? Yes. Were the beds comfortable? Yes. Was the house close to the beach? Yes. Was the showering and toilet situation a pain? Yes. Would we stay there again? No. We would opt for a place with 4 full baths with showers and that is a little more well kept.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dianna C.

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

We love this place

We absolutely love this property! This historic home is wonderful and serves as the perfect place for our family to converge and enjoy St. Simons.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Golf Group

We will rent again next year for our yearly golf tournament! Excellent location and convenient to the beach and village. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

4/10 Poor

Carl S.

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

Dissapointed

Everything was great until we opened the lock box & opened the door to the Dining Room. There was a plastic Coolwhip container on the floor & a note on the table stating (Leak in ceiling)! Thinking maybe it was from rain & it would clear up soon ... NOT!!!!! When we left this morning it was still dripping!!! Not the first call about it or no repair person stopped by!!! It was so unsanitary to drip right beside the table where 11 adults were trying to eat!! Not sure but think it was coming from upstairs bathroom!!! Gross!!! I cannot believe that this house can even be on the market to rent, until this is repaired!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dianna C.

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

Wonderful Week!

We had such a great week in the Thompson cottage. It is beautiful and historic and was absolutely perfect for our family. We especially loved the easy access to the beach. The front porch full of rocking chairs was a dream. We are already planning our return trip next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

We really enjoyed our stay.

Beautiful beach house. A lot of room. Close to beach. What else could you want
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

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