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Beachfront Historic Home | Ocean View | Huge Screen Porch | 13 Beds | Beach Gear | Covered Parking

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A covered porch with a hammock, rocking chairs, and a view of the ocean.
A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and large windows with blinds.
A two-story house with a porch, a flag, and a mailbox.
A grassy area with a fence, a bench, and a view of the ocean.
A hallway with wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, framed pictures on the walls, and a door leading to another room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Saint Simons Island Pier

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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St. Simons Island, GA
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Honeymoon Suite

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Queen Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Upstairs Bedroom

+5
1 Queen Bed, 6 Single Beds, 1 Crib and 1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom #1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom #2

Toilet · Shower only

Honeymoon Suite Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

St. Simons Island

Located in St. Simons Island, this holiday home is on 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. Neptune Park and Massengale Park are also worth visiting. With kayaking, sailing and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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St. Simons Island, GA

What's nearby

  • East Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Neptune Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • beach near King City - 10 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Porch - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Brogen's Food & Spirits - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Mullet Bay - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Barbara Jean's - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachfront Historic Home | Ocean View | Huge Screen Porch | 13 Beds | Beach Gear | Covered Parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beachfront Historic Home | Ocean View | Huge Screen Porch | 13 Beds | Beach Gear | Covered Parking?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beachfront Historic Home | Ocean View | Huge Screen Porch | 13 Beds | Beach Gear | Covered Parking?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachfront Historic Home | Ocean View | Huge Screen Porch | 13 Beds | Beach Gear | Covered Parking?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beachfront Historic Home | Ocean View | Huge Screen Porch | 13 Beds | Beach Gear | Covered Parking located?

Nestled on the beach, this St. Simons Island 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Charming place

This house was perfect for bringing our family together for our 20 year wedding anniversary. We had plenty of room for everyone and really enjoyed the screened in porch. The location was within walking distance to shopping and restaurant. Highly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2026
Thank you for your review of Thompson's Cottage! We absolutely love to hear that it was the perfect setting for your 20-year wedding anniversary. We're glad that you enjoyed the screened-in porch and convenient location. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another memorable visit!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Such a Special Place

Our family has been staying in the Thompson Cottage for years - it is PERFECT FOR US. While it does have some unique "charming qualities" as a historic home, all in all it is an absolute gem. We love the view from the porch and the easy access to the beach. Being able to walk to so many shops and restaurants is incredibly convenient. The amount of family that is able to stay under one roof is one of the best gifts the cottage has to offer. We enjoyed booking through iTrip and appreciated Ben's quick responses to our questions and needs. We cannot recommend the Thompson Cottage enough (but we're hesitant to do so because we don't want it to become so popular that we cannot book it for our 2 weeks in the summer!).
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2026
There's something special about hearing from guests who have made Thompson Cottage part of their family tradition over the years. We're delighted that it continues to be the perfect fit for your group and that you enjoy its unique character, beautiful views, and convenient location. We appreciate your kind words about our team and look forward to helping make many more summer memories at the cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with excellent view!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the great location and beach view at Thompson Cottage. We appreciate you staying with us and hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
First the good points -Location is great - close to shops, public pool, beach, etc. Front porch is great - look at the ocean, quiet area.Roominess is great - lots of bedrooms.Now the bad points -Absolutely filthy, paint pealing, crud around faucets, floors are filthy, beds had sand in them, kitchen is absolutely disgusting.With it being a 120 year old house I should have expected it to be sub sub sub par. Our grandkids loved it because it was such a unique house. So we made the best of it. If you have small children that put things into their mouths you might want to consider another place. Paint has to have lead in it. I would NOT recommend this to anyone unless they are not expecting much in way of cleanliness.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Quaint and charming

My family enjoyed our stay in this home. It’s close to the ocean and the front porch was an added attraction. It’s within walking distance of downtown, but unfortunately it rained everyday but one, so couldn’t take advantage of that benefit. Plenty of parking and everything in the house was in good working order.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2026
We’re delighted that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Thompson Cottage! The front porch is our favorite feature too, and the proximity to the beach is hard to beat. Thank you for your kind words and we'd love to welcome you back for a sunnier visit in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
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