Vacation Rentals by Owner

Exceeds our expectations

Guest: Anluc (Chardon, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 02/15/12 Review Submitted: 04/01/12

This is our fourth year at St. Simon's and each year seem to enjoy it even better. Our "home" at Coquina Cottage was just that. We felt so much at home, we didn't want to leave. The owner was extremely attentive to our needs which reflects to the southern hospitality culture. Coquina Cottage was very comfortable, well maintained, and has a fine offering of reading material, and entertainment video. We will be returning in 2013.

Owner response:Thank you for taking the time to write the above review. I am looking forward to your return in 2013. It was my pleasure to have you as guests. DOLLY

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Loved our vacation at Coquina Cottage!

Guest: Tim B.
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 08/16/11

We enjoyed staying at Coquina Cottage in St. Simon's Island, GA. The owner, Dolly, was so easy going and was always available if we needed to communicate with her. The house was just as she described, and it was very clean and very comfortable. There were plenty of tvs and the house was more spacious than we had previously thought. It's in close proximity to the beach and the area with all the restaurants and the pier. We would recommend this home to anyone who is thinking of renting it for vacation. We don't often provide feedback on homes we rent but really, Dolly is an excellent owner and she will do her best to make you feel at home and answer any questions or concerns you may have during your stay. Thank you, Dolly!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Just Lovely!

Guest: Angelica (Dacula, GA)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 07/21/11

My family & I truly enjoyed our holiday on SSI. Coquina Cottage was like a little home away from home and you can't beat the location! It was perfect for us and had just about everything we needed for our week's stay. Dolly is a very attentive and always available for your questions and needs. If we come back to SSI we will definitely stay here again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Home away from Home

Guest: Travel Buffs (Atlanta, Ga.)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

We have rented this house 4 times now and love it each time. It is so convenient to everything, the beach, village and restaurants. It is very comfortable and relaxing and is furnished with everything you could possibly need! When we stay here we never want to leave. Dealing with Dolly is so easy and she is very accomodating. On all our future trips we will continue to stay here unless of course we find our own special place! Also, our dog Maggie thoroughly enjoys each stay! Dawn, Bob & Maggie Atlanta, Ga.

Owner response:Dawn, Bob & Maggie, Thank you very much for your generous write-up. I am now sitting at my computer not knowing what to write. I will say this: to have you and other guests take the time to submit a write up is unbelievable. To have guests like you return to my cottage is so satisfying. I have the best guests!!! DOLLY

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

WEDDING/VACATION

Guest: Terri Grimes
Date of Stay: 07/28/10 Review Submitted: 09/29/10

"Dolly, This was a excellent house for my large family. We were there for a family wedding/vacation. this house was big enough for the extended family to come to dinner and still be comfortable. It is in a great location that is quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed riding the bikes to the pier area. Thank you for a great vacation!"

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Coquina Cottage

Guest: Shannon (Oneida, TN)
Date of Stay: 07/18/10 Review Submitted: 07/31/10

Dolly, We loved staying at Coquina Cottage. All the information you sent us was a great help. We thank you for being pet friendly and allowing us to bring our boxer on vacation with us. I will recommend Coquina Cottage to anyone staying at St. Simons and we hope to visit again soon. Thank you, Jennifer and Shannon

Owner response:Jennifer & Shannon, Thank you for your review. I am honored you took the time to write a wonderful review!!! Coquina Cottage is waiting for your next island holiday.DOLLY

Recommended for:Pet owners

Great cottage for a family

Guest: Laurie (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10 Review Submitted: 06/30/10

June 30,2010 Dolly, You were a fantastic host and provided us with so much information even before we made our trip.My family thoroughly enjoyed our week in your fabulous cottage. The pictures don't due it justice. Everything we could possibly need was provided. We enjoyed the use of the bikes to tour the town. The boys loved the skate park that was across the street.That was awesome. We visited many of the restaurants that you recommended and you were right on target. The beaches were wonderful and we were able to take a fishing trip to Cumberland Island. That was one of the highlights of this trip.This was our first visit to St. Simon's and we couldn't ask for better accommodations. We will definitely be back. It is quite a unique place to visit.

Owner response:Guess What? I now have five bikes!!! Bought a new one, fixed an original bike we had, and added a fifth bike (free from family member). Thank you for taking the time to send in a review. Looking forward to having you stay again. DOLLY

Recommended for:Families with teenagers

Coquina Cottage

Guest: Barley3 (St. Simons Island)
Date of Stay: 02/05/10 Review Submitted: 02/10/10

Hi Dolly, It was a great football weekend and the cottage was great! You are a gracious hostess! We will highly recommend the cottage to anyone visiting St. Simons! It is convienent to the village yet very private. Some food comments: We had a great lobster and crab salad at Mullet Bay! Add Nazarros (sp) Italian Restaurant (in the shopping center across from the airport) to your list, we had a great dinner there (chicken marsala). All your recommendations for restaurants were right on! Thanks again for a great weekend! Take care, Bill

Owner response:Bill, Thank you for the wonderful rating!! Convience and privacy are hard to get on the island. You were outstanding guests.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.

Wonderful vacation getaway!

Guest: Colby 10 (Greenville, North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 12/26/09 Review Submitted: 01/17/10

Coqina Cottage was the absolutely the perfect place for our vacation. We felt at home the minute we walked in the door. The place was immaculate and Dolly added all the perfect touches to make you feel like her guest, not a renter. We were a short walk from the beach and the village and our dog loved the park that was right across the street. From the great books and movies to plenty of fluffy white towels...the cottage has everything you need to enjoy your stay. We can't wait to go back!

Owner response:Thank you. I often wonder if my guests feel like they are at home. Your comment, "We felt at home the minute we walked in the door." means a great deal to me. DOLLY

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

This is a perfect home for a family vacation!!

Guest: SunshineB (Mount Vernon Indiana)
Date of Stay: 08/01/09 Review Submitted: 08/12/09

Me and my family (husband, and 3 boys, 15-13-and5) had a great time on our vacation in St. Simons and at this home. The home was beautiful, spacious, clean, updated, and had everything you need for the week aqnd beach. My home is spacious and open, yet can be private in the rooms. Dooly was great and provided good customer service. My children enjoyed the boogie boards,and bikes. Thier are several stores close, a pool, attractions, and the beach right around the corner. The house was located on a private road without much traffic, which was great with a little one. The beaches were clean and my kids loved to go at high tide when the waves were rolling in. I would recommend this home to anyone that wants to enjoy a family vacation close to the beach. It is a beautifully weel kept home that comes with just about everything you need. Very family friendly. Thank you Dolly for allowing me and my family to enjoy our vacation. We will definitly look forward to visiting your home again in the future. Stephanie

Owner response:Yes, the dead-end street and park just across the way is outstanding for families to ride bikes and play. I hope the boys enjoyed the DVD's in the cottage. I am looking forward to having you and your family visit again. Thank you for choosing Coquina Cottage. DOLLY

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway.

We had a great time!

Guest: cuteand relaxing (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 06/11/09 Review Submitted: 06/23/09

I went with 3 other girls for the weekend and we had a great time! The cottage was cute and clean and only a short bike ride to the village, etc. (less than a mile). Very fun!

Owner response:The bikes provide hours of additional fun on the island. Coquina Cottage also has boogie boards and beach chairs for my guests to use.

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Coquina Cottage is a jewel!

Guest: Alice C. (Chesapeake, Virginia)
Date of Stay: 05/09/09 Review Submitted: 10/12/09

Our stay at Coquina Cottage was a most enjoyable experience. We found the house to be well appointed and immaculate in every respect. It was spotlessly clean and offered virtually everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The quiet location was perfect for our particular needs, and the fact that it was adjacent to a small park and only minutes from the beach made it very nice and quite convenient for walking our pets in a pleasant, safe environment. The availability of owner-supplied bicycles was well appreciated and made our discovery of the Island and its local attractions a most enjoyable daily ritual. The proximity to the local beaches and short car (or bike) ride to fabulous restaurants made it painless to explore the area for new finds. We thoroughly enjoyed our mini-vacation on St. Simons Island and strongly recommend Coquina Cottage. We would definitely stay there again!

Owner response:Alice, Thank you for Coquina's write-up. It is now October and I am delighted that you took the time to write about Coquina Cottage and your stay. Oh, I have some news. Just last month I installed a wrought iron fence!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

High Recommendations

Guest: Cheryl and Bob (Buffalo, NY)
Date of Stay: 04/04/09 Review Submitted: 04/13/09

Dolly is a very gracious, pleasant and accommodating hostess who makes your comfort and satisfaction a priority. The house is very well constructed, spacious, clean, beautiful and the amenities serve all your needs. It is a home we could live in permanently. It could please an individual or easily suit a small family. We would recommend it highly.

Owner response:Cheryl and Bob, Thank you for the high recommendation! One thing that many of my guests may not know is that I have had the honor of being schooled in quality assurance in Nashville at Opreyland by our local resort on St. Simons Island. My goal for my guests is to provide quality service and product. It has been my pleasure to have you as guests. Dolly

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, sightseeing.