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3-Min Walk to Beach • Dog-Friendly • 1940s Charm • St. Simons Island

Holiday home in St. Simons Island with kitchen and patio

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St. Simons Vacation Rental – Front Exterior - This St. Simons vacation rental welcomes you with shady oaks, a classic screened porch, and a gravel path to the fully fenced yard. Normandy Cottage is one block from the beach—and built like the beach house you always hoped to find.
Fenced Backyard – Normandy Cottage - The fully fenced backyard at Normandy Cottage is part shade, part sun, and all yours. Adirondack chairs for happy hour, umbrella table for snacks, and enough space for the dog to do laps while you don’t.
Living Room Seating – Normandy Cottage - Another view of the Normandy Cottage living room: wide windows, real conversation seating, and a recliner that might become your favorite part of the trip. This is your post-beach command center.
Dining Room – Normandy Cottage - The dining room at Normandy Cottage has room for the whole crew—whether it’s oyster night, pizza night, or just a long breakfast with nowhere to be. Bonus points for the beadboard ceiling and vintage glow.
Kitchen & Island – Normandy Cottage - One last look at the Normandy Cottage kitchen—because yes, it really is this charming from every angle. Island seating, vintage open shelving, and just enough space to argue over what’s for dinner.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6101.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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St Simons, Georgia
  • Place, St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Island Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

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 • Dog-Friendly • 1940s Charm • St. Simons Island

YOUR ST. SIMONS VACATION HOME
This St. Simons Island vacation rental is a 1940s original with a fenced yard, a screened porch, and just enough space to keep the peace between the night owls and the early birds. It’s a beach cottage with a big map: 0.2 miles to the closest beach, 9-minute walk to Crab Daddy’s, and a 12-minute walk to Porch for the best Nashville Hot Chicken in the Golden Isles.

Normandy Cottage is no novice when it comes to showing people a good time. This pet friendly St. Simons vacation rental has open shelving in the kitchen and a breakfast bar that encourages a diet that starts right after the beach trip ends. The living room has board games, hardwood floors, and real seating for real conversations. Stretch out, veg out, and tune out.

SLEEP IN ON ST. SIMONS
• Primary Bedroom: Queen bed, hardwood floors, closet storage
• Guest Bedroom: Two twin beds, dresser, TV
• Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa with actual back support

ST. SIMONS OUTDOOR LIVING
• Fully fenced backyard with gravel seating area, umbrella table, and just the right mix of sun and shade
• Screened front porch with wicker chairs, ceiling fan, and that ocean smell
• Outdoor shower with hot water and privacy enclosure
• Walk to the Nearest Beach in under 5 minutes (0.2 miles)
• Ocean Motion Bike Rentals: 10-minute walk
• Crab Daddy’s: 9 minutes on foot
• Barrier Island Brewing: 9-minute walk (microbrew + do not miss their bar food)
• Porch: 12 minutes to spicy bliss—that’s tomorrow-you’s problem.
• King and Prince: 11-minute walk or 0.5 miles
• Fiddlers: 0.5 miles for cocktails, seafood, and live music
• Pier Village (0.7 miles): Georgia Sea Grill, St. Simons Sweets, the lighthouse, fishing pier, and Neptune Park’s public pool and mini golf
• 1.2 miles to the Coast Guard Station and East Beach

VACATION RENTAL CHEAT SHEET
• Sleeps 6
• 2 bedrooms, 1 Bathroom
• Fully fenced backyard with outdoor shower (details above)
• Single-level layout—no stairs
• Walkable, family-friendly location: 1039 Oceanview Ave, St. Simons Island
• Walk to 5th Street Beach Access (0.2 miles)
• Pet-friendly St. Simons rental (see rules below)
• Smart TVs in living room and twin bedroom
• Parking for 3 vehicles
• Walk to Palm Coast Coffee, Crab Trap, Fiddlers, and more
• Full kitchen with gas range, drip coffee maker, and all cookware
• Washer + dryer
• Central AC + ceiling fans
• Free High-speed Wi-Fi

THE STARTER PACK
Just enough to drop your bags and walk to the St. Simons beach.
• 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
• Private Fenced Backyard
• Renter must be 25 or older
• Dogs allowed with $99 fee (max 2, 65 lbs each)
• No parties, no events, or unexpected plot twists
• No smoking, vaping, or lighting anything that reminds us of patchouli—inside, anyway
• If you think you might need permission, just ask. We’ve seen it all—and we’re shocked by none of it.
• Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 10 AM
• Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #105550

WHY EMMONS?
Because Normandy Cottage deserves better than boilerplate. We’re Emmons Realty—local, independent, and the highest-rated vacation rental company on St. Simons Island. We answer fast, fix things faster, and don’t charge for things that should’ve been included in the first place. This isn’t a side hustle. It’s our name on the sign.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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

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

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 Bloody Marsh Battle Site 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. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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St Simons, Georgia

What's nearby

  • East Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sea Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wake Up Coffee Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Brogen's Food & Spirits - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Iguanas - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Porch - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Mullet Bay - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3-Min Walk to Beach • Dog-Friendly • 1940s Charm • St. Simons Island pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3-Min Walk to Beach • Dog-Friendly • 1940s Charm • St. Simons Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3-Min Walk to Beach • Dog-Friendly • 1940s Charm • St. Simons Island?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3-Min Walk to Beach • Dog-Friendly • 1940s Charm • St. Simons Island located?

Located in the heart of St. Simons Island, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and Demere Park. Massengale Park and Neptune Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 192 out of 224 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 224 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 224 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 224 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 224 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannon J.

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

10/10 Excellent

jennifer w.

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
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10/10 Excellent

David C.

Great cottage and location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: Went for a long weekend. Great shady and fenced back yard was perfect for the dog- a picnic table and chairs made a good spot to drink coffee and let him enjoy some outside time in teh mornings. Screened front porch as a great place to sit and watch passers by. Dont think the house had wifi - unless I missed it, but didn't see a router and saw no access instructions. Hardwired cable TV was fine howeveer.

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

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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10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

Comfortable Beach Cottage

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: Loved our stay in the Normandy Cottage in St Simons. The location was wonderful. Very easy walk to great flat beach area. Close to downtown, shops and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

Wonderful rentall

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 wonderful time. We love the location of this property. Across the street from the public access and 1/2 between downtown and the crab trap.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

A perfect place to stay on SSI

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: Normany Cottage is a comfortable, well appointed beach house located in a quiet n'hood and convenient to the beach, Pier Village, numerous restaurants, the lighthouse and museum. We will stay there again and have already recommended it to friends.
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10/10 Excellent

Tracet P.

Quiet, private and so 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: The property was exactly as described. Very comfortable and homey. We loved staying here. The welcoming touches by Emmons staff were the icing on the cake. Will definitely stay with Emmons again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jarrett P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Wonderful Get-a-Way House

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: Everything in this beach house was perfect. Short walk to the beach where we discovered a sea turtle and live starfish. I definitely recommend this house!

10/10 Excellent

thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful older cottage in a walkable neighborhood. Whole process was easy and the property was actually bigger than I anticipated. Loved the screened in porch. For some reason, the dogs took offense at the size of the fenced in backyard but they enjoyed early morning and evening walks to the beach. Can’t wait to visit the island again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren U.

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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lynn O.

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
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

Perfect spot for family and pets!

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: Me, my wife, son and two dogs loved this house! Perfect backyard to relax in and let the dogs run around. 5 minute walk to the beach. Inside the house is great! Plenty of seating in the living room for everyone to stretch out and relax after a day at the beach!

10/10 Excellent

Jack J.

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

Pre Spring Break

Jessica from Emmons Realty was great at resolving some internet and WiFi issues.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

B C.

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

Short family getaway

The Normandy cottage was great for my small family trip to meet up with my son who is stationed in GA for the holidays. We had an issue with the front door lock at check in but a rep was less than a minute away with a key to open the door. There was a critter issue brought by the rain, but that was also handled very quickly considering it was the holidays. It is an older home with some water damage and smelled a bit musty because of the rain. Twin beds in second bedroom probably handle children's weight better than adults as the mattresses were very thin and the frames rickety. House was much larger than we expected, lovely furnishings and everything was extremely clean. Location was excellent as it is down the block from the beach, which we enjoyed on the two sunny days we had out of a week of rain. Walkable neighborhood, close to excellent restaurants and shops. Overall, it was a great stay and would probably stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Noelle R.

St Simons rental

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 perfect size for me and my spouse and our dog. Easy walk to beach and pier area.
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10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

Great little cottage

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: Excellent spot for two of us and dogs. Very clean, well furnished and great location for walking. Would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

review

Very clean and nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Heather H.

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

Clean, comfortable, close

Impressed by cleanliness. Comfortable furnishings & well-equipped kitchen. Excellent wi-fi signal. Emmons staff were very responsive/helpful. Close/easy walk to beach, about 15-20min walk to restaurants (2 min drive & LOTS of free parking). Would definitely stay at The Normandy Cottage again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

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

kim a.

Great location

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: The house is close to the beach and restaurants. The perfect spot. The home had everything we needed for girls weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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