Located one block to beach and close proximity to the pier and village! This very quaint Gust Cottage located at the back of this sweet 1930's beach cottage has been professionally decorated and completely redone by the best architect who typically designs multi-million dollar homes on Sea Island.
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May 9-13, 2026 (up to 4 nights)
May 16-23, 2026 (up to 7 nights)
May 26-June 1, 2026 (up to 6 nights)
THE SPACE
This cottage has lots of character! Original wood work, hardwood floors and close proximity to the beach. With its own bedroom, Kitchen and Full Bath, outdoor patio, this cottage is private and perfect for a secluded get away.
This convenient cottage is close to everything near the beach and pier/village where you will enjoy local shops and restaurants which feature some of the finest Georgia seafood!
The interior offers a very comfy and open living room, separate bedroom, open to a kitchen and full bath.
In years gone by, families came to St. Simons to the beach and stayed in simple cottages... in beach towns where porch-sitting and strolling were activities at least as important as swimming and sunbathing. It is the luxury of simplicity. The comfortable elegance of cotton sundresses and sun-bleached straw hats... screened porches and white picket fences... the taste of crabs caught at the ocean's edge...this is the Seaside style that you have been searching to find.
Bedroom Layout
Queen Bed in bedroom nook connects to living room open to kitchen and bath.
Located on the south end of the Island, St. Simons Pier Village district serves as the downtown social hub and is a popular destination for shopping, dining and gathering on the pier and nearby lighthouse, playground and picnic areas. Overlooking the ocean and Jekyll Island across the way, you'll find the St. Simons Lighthouse and Museum, Neptune Park with its ocean side pool and facilities, playground, miniature golf course, and an oak shaded picnic area, fishing pier, public library and theater.
MORE INFO
Beach Gear Included!: This home offers beach gear such as beach chairs and beach towels FREE for your use! Bikes, carts, paddleboards and more are available for rent locally, discount included. There are no fees or surcharges attached to your reservation.
Pets: This is not a pet friendly home.
No Smoking: No smoking is allowed in the home, on the porches/patios/decks, or on the property in general.
Minimum Age: Must be 25 + to book, or age 30 + on GAFL weekend (last weekend in October) For GAFL weekend (last weekend in October), guests must be age 30 + or kids with their parents, no student groups. We cannot make exceptions for that weekend.
No Events: No events or parties. No overnight guests beyond the original booking group.
Tax Certificate: #126822
Guest Review
by Dawn
Location, cleanliness of home, easy check in and out experience
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by Greg
We loved the coziness of the cottage and the close proximity to the beach.
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by Robin
The cottage was a lovely, quaint little place for us to slip into relaxation mode.
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by Cecilia
The private beautiful setting. Tastefully decorated and so comfy
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by Sarah
Quiet, quaint, and absolutely beautiful. A five star hotel experience wrapped up into a beachside cottage. This is THE place to stay!
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by Amy
Gull Guest Cottage was wonderful. Quaint little cottage with a bonus surprise...A washer and dryer!! Extremely clean and decorated beautifully. The location couldn't have been more perfect. Beach right across the street and short walk to all activities, restaurants and ice cream shop! Will absolutely be back!
UGA vs. UFLA weekend
by Helen
We loved the quaintness and location of this cottage. It was supplied with all the necessities and comfort one could want. The location was ideal - close to town and other great locales. The property management was awesome. We would definitely stay here again.
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by Michael
Perfect little hideaway , exactly as advertised. We had the best stay.
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by Pamela
Communication was terrific. Cottage was nice and was great for 2 people for a short stay. Location was great (there was construction happening very close by but that would be temporary) in regards to restaurants and shops; also ocean was right across the street to see the sunrise and set each day.
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by Aimee
Loved our stay! Short walk to a really nice beach and also very close to downtown and lots of restaurants. The unit is small but well appointed and great for a couple.
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by Lisa
Perfect getaway for a couple. Close to beach access, restaurants, and shopping. We could walk just about everywhere.
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by Nick
Right across the street from beach access and a short walk to the pier, shops and great restaurants. The cottage is a perfect spot for any couple get away.
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by Ingrid
A complete Gem !!
Close to beach
by Rhonda
Very short walk to the beach. We took our coffee to watch the sunrise every morning.
Perfect little getaway
by Tina
Came for 4 days. This little gem of a house was perfect for us. We like to spend our vacations hiking, biking, tennis, pickleball and eating great food. Our little retreat was close to everything. Small but beautifully decorated and designed. We would definitely come here again.
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by Cynthia
Super cute, teeny cottage. The space is very nicely decorated and very well appointed. The location is great. It's a block off the beach (maybe a 3 minute walk) and about a 15 minute walk to all of the restaurants and shops. The perfect spot for a couple's getaway.
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by Mary
Beautiful little guest cottage! Convenient to everything!
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by Sam
Awesome place to stay! Was exactly what we wanted / needed. Easy walk to the beach and not too far away from most restaurants/ bars.
Love the location!!
by Jama
Great stay! Perfect walking distance to beach and to shops & restaurants. Adorable tiny home living with plenty of privacy.
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by Revital
We enjoyed our stay! Cute and cozy little beach cabin. Best part was super close proximity to the beach. Also walking distance or a super quick drive to restaurants. Unfortunately there is currently some very loud construction at the school next door, which we learned of when we arrived. If it wasn't for that would have been a very quiet and relaxing place to stay.
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by Tracei
Beautiful and charming! Thank you, Ryan. Great place, great location!
Our Stay
by Lisa
It was what I expected. Which is a good thing. I cook a great deal so the kitchen was not perfect but that was not the fault of the kitchen in this unit. Must say I loved the little toaster oven. We did go out to eat and only would take a table outside. It was hit or miss on mask wearing. I have a general understanding of this areas take on mask wearing but I was a bit disappointed in a few of the local businesses. But on the flip side others were just fine. We both have been vaccinated so that made it a bit easier to be around people that didn't wear masks when inside. I did my best to avoid them. Will we be back? The answer is no. We certainly enjoyed our week but we just want to explore other places.
Enjoyed the cottage and location.
by Nancy
Perfect for our needs
Cozy little hideaway
by Jesse
Shares a lot with the main house, however there's enough vegetation in between the two buildings that you still have ample privacy. It's within easy walking distance of the pier and The Crab Trap. Beach access is right across the street. The house itself was clean, comfortable, and perfect for the two of us. The only real negative is that the wifi was unreliable and slow, however we didn't come to the beach for the internet so it doesn't warrant subtracting from our overall rating. It's worth considering for anyone who comes here for a working vacation, though.
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by Hillary
My wife and I had a very nice time.
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by Stephen
This cute little cottage is amazing. So close to the beach and the village. The space is nicely laid out and very functional. Such a great little space. Highly recommend!
Cozy Place & Great Location*
by Len
Clean Place, Great Location, and easy Check-In! The only issue that we had was the internet access in the house was great for the TV but the Wi-FI was either non-existent or very slow. But thanks to Ali at the Property Management Co we received an iPhone hot spot to link to the internet. Not at the speed that we would expect at a nice VRBO property but adequate. We would definitely stay here again if these inconveniences were fixed. Again great place, location, and very clean!
Cottage stay
by Wendy
The cottage is very cozy. Decorated in a French Provincial style. The kitchen is all brand new with stainless appliances. The induction stove works great and, although, the oven is a countertop, it has the latest technology and is very versatile. There is a table in the kitchen but not really purposeful for breakfast as the space doesn't allow for chairs. The cottage doesn't have any tabletops for dining so perhaps a collapsible bench under the loveseat would be a thought (if such a thing exists!!). There are so many great restaurants that it's not really an issue. The pictures you see online make the main room look a little deeper than it really is and, as long as you are prepared to be close to one another and mindful if there are different sleeping schedules, it wasn't an issue. The bed is so comfy. The walls have been redone with light wide wood planking which adds brightness. The screened-in porch is furnished with rod iron and deep cushions. I might suggest a narrow side table by the porch chair and a small corner table in that space as well. The closet is large and it would be a good idea to add some decorative hooks for miscellaneous items. There is a school right next door and the children play outside as well as in an after school program. I like the sound of children laughing so we kind of enjoyed it. All and all it's a true cottage stay. Being in the travel profession, I've experienced a lot of different settings. The beach access is literally across the street. It has a unique carriage house feel. St Simons is such a fabulous island and this arrangement fits right in.
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by Rachel
Such a cute space and the location was AMAZING. Right across the street from the beach and a beautiful, short walk to the main strip of restaurants and shops. We had a wonderful time.
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by Mandy
The cottage is super cute. Very tasteful furnishing. It gives you the feeling of time traveling. The kitchen is very nice and has everything your heart desires. And the bath was also lovely. A spacious shower. The beach is right across the street and shops are in walkable distance. You'll enjoy it.
Rama I got week.
by Douglas B
Was able to walk to village easily.
Great getaway
by Natalie
My husband and I went on this trip for his birthday. We walked pretty much everywhere we wanted to go! Great restaurants and people on the island!
Pleasant stay at St. Simons
by Terence
We, my husband and I, enjoyed the visit. It was close to the pier, close to the beach, quiet, secure and very comfortable. Would recommend highly.
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by Kevin
Great location on the item and beautiful place. It is the perfect spot for a couple looking to explore St Simon!
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by Jack/Michele
Adorable, tiny cottage. Perfect location. Nothing more was needed except a better bed.
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by Karen
The house was smaller than we expected but made it a bit of an adventure. It was well organized and equipped with all the modern conveniences of home. The location was close to town and a very short walk to the beach. Staff were helpful and friendly. My husband left his Navy Veterans hat and housekeeping found it and will be shipping to us on Monday. So thankful for honest people. We enjoyed our 3 nights, way to short of a stay.
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by Corrie
My husband and I enjoyed our time at Ryan's guesthouse. It was quaint and in a great location- one block off the beach and a half-mile from the downtown Village Pier area. It was a perfect location for walking everywhere. Ryan was responsive to our questions and accommodated us on short notice. A couple tips for the house if you want to eat/cook in- 1) the silverware is located in the drawer in little kitchen table...we didn't find it until after we bought disposable silverware. 2) the stovetop is a smart stove so only certain types of pots/pans will work with it. Enjoy your stay!
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by Karen
This is a gem! Amazingly close to the beach and very stylish. We did not want to stay in a hotel during COVID and this was a perfect romantic getaway.
Nice cottage
by James
Enjoyed visit. Pleasant cottage. Great access to beach. Right next to school was noisy in AM.
Winter retreat
by Lynda
Good location, closer to beach than thought, and easy to get to shops and sites, comfortable, cozy and warm. Kitchen was nice for cooking our own meals. Very nice for two people.
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by Sharone
Location is everything while staying at this cottage! If you want the divine privacy with a beach just a stone's throw away, and the proximity of the village's restaurants and shops within a few short blocks; this is your place! Lovely 3-day getaway to explore another adventure together while celebrating our wedding anniversary.
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by Julie
Thank you for a wonderful stay, Ryan! It was exactly what we needed (sleep & shower) and spend the rest of the day at the beach and venturing the town! Perfect for a couple.
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by Diana
The location is PERFECT! Only a block from the beach and a few blocks from town. My husband and I walked to town everyday ... location doesn't get much better. Ryan was quick to respond to messages and it was very easy to get into the cottage with the keypad. The place was also very clean upon arrival. I would definitely recommend and would stay here again when we return to SSI!
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by Mary
This cottage was so cute and quaint! Located just a half of a mile from the heart of St. Simons downtown scene, this cottage was ideal for all nights of our stay. Not to mention, the beach access was literally right across the street! So cute and such a great deal!
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by Emily
This little cottage is the PERFECT beach stay for a couple. My husband and I traveled to Saint Simons for our honeymoon. We knew the house was close to a beach but wasn't sure what the access of the beach was. When we arrived, we found out that the beach was directly across the street. The price you pay for this house while being directly across from the beach is UNREAL. We will definitely be back!
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by Abby
We had a great stay at Lighthouse place. It was the perfect amount of space for me and my husband, and it had all amenities we needed. The best part was the location. Steps from the beach and a short walk from the pier area. Would definitely recommend to others.
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by Rick
Exactly as advertised. Perfect couple getaway on St. Simons.
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by Lillie
Awesome place and perfect location!!
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by Steph
The stay was BEAUTIFUL! The place is super cosy and romantic and perfect for a couple who wants to stay close to the beach. We really enjoyed the stylish touches. We will be back!
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by Sofi
This studio-style Guest Cottage was located behind a main house with a pool in between the two rentals. We made minimal contact with the renters in the main house, but shared a driveway. The beach was a very short walk away; if you walk down the driveway, across the street, & ~150ft down seventh st., you'll arrive at 7th st. public beach access. All of the appliances in the cottage are brand new (fridge, microwave, toaster oven, two burner stovetop, mini dishwasher), and there was a coffee pot with filters and ground coffee available when we arrived. There was also salt and pepper, dishwasher detergent (& other cleaning supplies), and enough toilet paper and paper towels for our 3 night stay. Overall we had a very pleasant experience at the guest cottage and would stay here again.
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by April
Charming home and perfect location made this a wonderful stay! The house is inviting and comfortable, and the pool was a great break from the beach for our little ones. We also rented the guest cottage behind the house for grandparents which was perfect! The team at Lighthouse was very helpful with all questions and requests, we can't wait to visit again!
Wonderful cottage for a couple.
by Lauren
Very cute cottage. Love the location. Right across from beach short walk to village, yet still felt private.
Incredible experience!! First time I had ever booked VRBO!! Will definitely be back!!!!!
by Jan B.
Perfect!!!!
Quaint and Pleasant
by Teresa K.
Wonderful for a single person, or a couple with baby. Easy walk to beach early in the morning for sunrise. Close to village and shopping and restaurants!
Cute cottage
by Jean R.
Very cute little cottage. I emphasis "little" because it is much smaller than it appears in the online photos! Not much room to move around in the main room. The location is great... beach access is right across the road. Landscaping and pool around the "main" cottage is pretty, although there are no views of anything out the windows of this unit. It was hard to regulate the temperature inside. The ac would blast cold air, then when it shut off it would get hot in a hurry, then repeat the cycle of cold/hot. So we were either freezing or hot! Overall though, a nice place to stay for a short visit.
Charming, cozy, steps to the beach, perfect!!
by Liz M.
Absolutely adorable decor bordering between cozy vintage and beachy executive. Quiet location less than 2 minutes to public beach access and a ten minute walk to the edge of the Village. Very comfortable suite with a screened in porch for enjoying the ocean breezes, an ample closet and kitchenette, plus very comfortable bedding and a smart TV for ensuring Netflix and chill can keep going even at the beach. No complaints about the cottage whatsoever - just wish the neighbors in the unit in front of us would park in the obvious parking area by their unit and not the actual driveway (making it nearly impossible to drive in and out)! ?? Highly recommend and would definitely stay again.
Carriage House
by Minnette S.
Very nice and cozy. Perfect for a couple. Location is great, just across the street from a nice stretch of the beach.
Quaint Bungalow
by Lindsey K.
Perfect size space for two and ideal location. Looking forward to our next stay.
Great spot for a convenient stay.
by Mike F.
Excellent experience! This spot was perfectly situated a short walk to the beach and just close enough to the village shopping and restaurants. I was in town during the summer school hours. I can see that the location next to a school might be a deterrent if you are looking to sleep in during the school year. However, as an early riser, I had no issues at all. Great place for me, and I'll certainly be back!
Stress Free
by Jason B.
This place was great! It met the needs of my girlfriend and I perfectly for the relaxing trip we wanted. The beach is literally across the street, and some pretty fantastic fried chicken is only a couple blocks walk, next to the ice cream place! Shopping and other dining is only a couple blocks further. It's private, the A/C worked very well, and we were not disturbed once by anything outside. I highly recommend!
A sweet beach couple's retreat
by Sabena M.
We loved the little cottage--perfect for a couple. Nice bedding and everything you need for a sweet, romantic stay.
Paradise
by Chiara S.
Great place, accommodating managers, one block from beach!
Perfect
by joannie g.
Great getaway for 2!
Perfect get away!
by ame h.
It was such a cute place and very clean. We loved it!
Great little spot
by Bob M.
So our stay was nice...great location. Guests should know there is a school playground directly behind the cottage so sleeping in during school months will be tough. Odd mix of furniture but it worked. Owners need to provide a spot to clean sand off from beach. The place was clean. Everything worked. Had to buy hangers. Overall we liked it. We are older and pretty mellow so it was fine for us and looking forward to going back..