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3-Min Walk to Beach • Screened Porch • Fenced Yard for Dogs

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A porch with two wicker chairs, a small table, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a decorative backsplash.
A dining room with a wooden table set for four, surrounded by white chairs. A chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and a clock is mounted on the wall.
A living room with a television, a ceiling fan, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a seating area with a couch and a chair.
A laundry room with a washing machine and dryer, a wicker basket, and a hallway leading to a bedroom with a bed and a hanging towel rack.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • 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
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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St Simons, GA
  • Place, East Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3-Min Walk to Beach • Screened Porch • Fenced Yard for Dogs

YOUR ST. SIMONS VACATION HOME

Three minutes after leaving Normandy Cottage, your feet can be in the sand. Back at this 1940s St. Simons cottage, the routine is simple: rinse off in the hot-water outdoor shower, turn the dogs loose in the fully fenced yard, and take a cold drink to the screened front porch. Live oaks shade the front yard, and the porch fan keeps the air moving when the afternoon gets warm.

Inside, everything is on one level, with hardwood floors, wide windows, a beadboard dining-room ceiling and open kitchen shelving. There is room for six around the dining table, though Crab Daddy’s and Barrier Island Brewing are both a 9-minute walk when nobody wants to cook.

SLEEP IN ON ST. SIMONS

• Primary bedroom: 1 queen bed, hardwood floors and closet storage

• Guest bedroom: 2 twin beds, dresser and Smart TV

• Living room: 1 queen sleeper sofa

• Sleeps 6 total; 1 full bathroom with a tub/shower combination

ST. SIMONS OUTDOOR LIVING

• Nearest beach: 5th Street Beach Access, under 5 minutes on foot, 0.2 mile.

• Massengale Park, a public beach park: 4-minute drive, 0.9 mile. Coast Guard Station at East Beach: 4-minute drive, 1.2 miles.

• At home: screened front porch with wicker seating and ceiling fan; fully fenced yard with outdoor seating, umbrella table and charcoal grill; hot-water outdoor shower with privacy enclosure.

• Food and drinks on foot: Crab Daddy’s and Barrier Island Brewing, 9-minute walk, 0.4 mile; Porch, 12-minute walk, 0.6 mile.

• Pier Village: 16-minute walk, 0.7 mile, with Georgia Sea Grill for fine dining and Palm Coast Coffee. St. Simons Pier: 18-minute walk, 0.9 mile.

• The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, for weddings and events: 11-minute walk, 0.5 mile.

• Rentals: Ocean Motion bikes, 10-minute walk, 0.5 mile; Seaside Bikes & Carts golf carts, 4-minute drive, 1.4 miles.

• Sea Palms Golf Club, the closest public golf course: 12-minute drive, 5.5 miles.

VACATION RENTAL CHEAT SHEET

• 1039 Ocean View Ave., St. Simons Island, GA 31522

• Parking for 3 vehicles

• Single-level interior; 2 bedrooms; 1 bathroom

• Sleeps 6

• Primary bedroom: 1 queen bed

• Guest bedroom: 2 twin beds

• Living room: 1 queen sleeper sofa

• Dogs allowed

• Fully fenced yard and hot-water outdoor shower

• Full kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee maker and cookware

• Washer and dryer

• Central AC and ceiling fans

• Free high-speed Wi-Fi

• Smart TVs: 1 in the living room and 1 in the twin bedroom

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 detergent pods

• 2 dishwasher pods

THE FINE PRINT

• Renter must be 25 or older.

• Maximum occupancy: 6 registered guests.

• Dogs only. A $99 fee applies, with a maximum of 2 dogs weighing no more than 65 pounds each.

• No smoking, vaping, or lighting anything weird inside.

• No parties, no events, and no unregistered or mystery guests.

• Check-in: 4 PM

• Check-out: 10 AM

• Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #105550

WHY EMMONS?

Normandy Cottage 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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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

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Property # 907140vb
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

About the area

St. Simons Island

Located in St. Simons Island, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House 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 Neptune Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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St Simons, GA

What's nearby

  • East Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Neptune Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • beach near King City - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Porch - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Brogen's Food & Spirits - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Barbara Jean's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Mullet Bay - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3-Min Walk to Beach • Screened Porch • Fenced Yard for Dogs pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 3-Min Walk to Beach • Screened Porch • Fenced Yard for Dogs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3-Min Walk to Beach • Screened Porch • Fenced Yard for Dogs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3-Min Walk to Beach • Screened Porch • Fenced Yard for Dogs?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3-Min Walk to Beach • Screened Porch • Fenced Yard for Dogs located?

Located in the heart of St. Simons Island, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of East Beach and Saint Simons Island Pier. Demere Park and Massengale Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

St. Simons

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: This cottage was very clean and charming. It included all amenities you could need and the location is fantastic!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage very close to the beach. Fantastic is you have pets! We didn't but loved the cottage. Supplied with everything you might need.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this precious little cottage! It was super clean and the yard was perfect for our dogs. It’s a short walk to the beach access and pier village and overall just a great location on a quiet street. This has been my favorite stay on SSI and we hope to come back to this one again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay! Could walk to every thing! Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful, comfy cottage! Convenient short walk to the beach and close to the village pier. Great having the outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach. We loved our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this house. Short walk to beach and we bring our dogs. Not too far to walk to the crab trap or back into town is a little further but definitely doable if you don’t want to worry about parking. We have been staying at this property for the last 4 years.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Totally enjoyed the stay . . Walkable to everything, the beach, stores, food and sights . . Cozy and comfortable . . Immediately felt at home and great place for the dog highly recommended
Sunrise on the beach
St. Simons Lighthouse and Keepers House
Amazing sunset
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Normandy Cottage was a cozy and comfortable stay. We had everything we needed, the beds were super comfy, the property was safe and clean for our pet. We are a family that likes to cook each day, especially breakfast and we had everything we needed. The location was super nice and everything was very safe and walkable. We really enjoyed our evenings on the screened in front porch, having conversation and charcuterie plates. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

We love staying here. Close to beach and dog friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable vintage cabin well maintained with a homey feel. Pet friendly cabin with fenced yard, pleasant neighborhood and easy stroll to beach and village.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location on south end of St Simons near shore, shops and dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay, It was the perfect place for a relaxing getaway close to the beach and to Al the restaurants.We will definitely return!Lynn
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach cottage!

Wonderful beach cottage - sparkling clean and well appointed. Perfect location - less than one minute walk to beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a great place!

Very comfortable cottage. Near the beach. I would definitely go there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location location location!

Beautiful property! Clean, well-appointed, and a fabulous location. Short walk to beach and restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet beach cottage in good location

Easy rental process and met expectations
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!!

We love this house. Cute and our 2 dogs get to come with us. Close to beach which I appreciate due to back problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

excellent

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: first time we ever took a pet and t was a great experienceLOVED THE HOUSE
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy home in a great location

Great location close to the beach and the Village. Fenced yard is a bonus for those bringing their four legged family members. Outdoor shower is always a plus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for us.

It was comfortable and well-equipped, plus the fenced yard and outdoor shower made it especially well suited for our beach-loving pets!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming cottage so close to the beach

We had a great stay at this charming cottage. The house was very clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. Beds were really comfortable. It really is just a 3-minute walk to the beach—we loved how easy it was to pop over for a swim or sunset. We also enjoyed biking around the area and taking nightly strolls into town for ice cream. Our dog Dolly especially loved the fenced backyard. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming Cottage!

Our family had a wonderful visit in this charming cottage. We enjoyed staying in an historic, beautifully decorated, and well-appointed home, nestled peacefully among live oaks. When rains kept us indoors, it was a pleasure to just sit and enjoy the house and its screened porch. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Location! Location! Location!

Lovely location, convenient to everything. Quiet neighborhood and nice yard for the puppies to enjoy. Property manger was very responsive through the process.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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