Location: Other St. Simons Island Properties, St. Simons Island, Coastal, Georgia, USA (Near Savannah GA & Jax FL airports, I-95 and Jekyll Island) View Map
Accommodations: Cottage, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath (Sleeps 2)
"We've had a relaxing week in these excellent accommodations. The Carriage House lived up to the claims for bird watching. One highlight was watching an Osprey catching a fish and circling the deck four times."
"The Carriage House is a perfect home away from home."
"It is such a nice, romantic place to come."
"My family and I had a wonderful week here on Saint Simons Island thanks in part to your fabulous carriage house. The setting was serene and the decor made us feel right at home."
"This is a perfect place to kayak and I hope to be back."
"It helped to have this cozy cottage to call home while we looked for a permanent home on Saint Simons Island."
These are just some of the recent notes we received from our guests. Even though they have probably told you all you really need to know, let us share a bit more about the greatest hidden gem on the Island.
This charming and spacious carriage house overlooks a serenely beautiful saltwater tidal lagoon. It was built to be used as the owners' personal guest house and is not your ordinary rental. It is located on a quiet street in an established neighborhood. Relax in its airy, high-ceiling rooms or in the hot tub on the deck where you can enjoy watching many species of wading birds or sit on the private dock on the lagoon and watch the sun go down.
Our carriage house is on Wesley Oak Circle on Saint Simons Island. Everything on the island is easily accessible from here. We are five minutes by car to the public beach entrance at the historic Coast Guard Station museum and new bathhouse facilities. You can walk on the beach for miles at mid to low tide from there. The Village, located by the ocean, is about seven minutes from the carriage house by car. Here you'll find many shops, restaurants, the light house and museum, and the boardwalk and fishing pier. We have a water park by the lighthouse: Neptune Park Fun Zone.
Saint Simons is bike friendly with trails and paths. There are bike rentals available at several places and 2 bike shops.
Many historic sites are close by, such as: Bloody Marsh Battle Site on Demere Road; Saint Simons Island Lighthouse, where you can climb to the top to have a really good view of Saint Simons and the nearby islands; old slave dwellings at Gascoigne Bluff. If you're looking for beauty and serenity, you'll want to visit the beautiful and historic Christ Church and the Fort Frederica National Monument on North Frederica Road.
Saint Simons has many beautiful, large live oak trees that line the roadways. These trees' ancestors were the very trees used to build the famous "Old Ironsides" warship. The oak timbers were milled on Gascoigne Bluff.
There are many golf courses nearby as well as tennis courts. Good kayak "put-in" sites are easily accessible.
The views of the marshes and rivers are spectacular and, of course, the Atlantic Ocean is RIGHT here!
To get a good sense about the history of Saint Simons, there is a very interesting trilogy of books by the late Eugenia Price. They are historically accurate and beautifully written. You might be interested in obtaining at least the first book of the three. It's called "Lighthouse" and the books can all be purchased through Amazon.
Whether for a few days, a week, a month or a complete season, our Wesley Oak carriage house is the perfect island getaway!
Please note that this property has a flight of stairs to reach the carriage house.
Keywords: Carriage House
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air-Conditioning : And heating
- Clothes Dryer
- Parking Off Street
- Washing Machine
- Linens Provided
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen
- Entertainment
- Video Library
- Hot Tub
- DVD
- Jetted Tub
- Satellite Or Cable
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Full Kitchen
- Dish Washer
- Refrigerator
- Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Waterfront, Not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask For Details
- Communications
- Wireless Broadband
- Other Amenities
- The Carriage House has 2 HDTVs. It is located 2 miles from the beach, 3 miles from St. Simons' pier village, 2 and 1/2 miles from Sea Palms Golf Course, 4 miles from historic Christ Church and Fort Frederica National Monument. Kayakers' delight with many put-in locations close by. It is centrally located on the island. We are 1 and 1/2 hours from Jacksonville International Airport and from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport by car.
- Suitability
- Minimum Age Limit For Renters : Minimum age is 21.
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
- Children Not Allowed
- Activities
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Sailing
- Fitness Center
- Shopping
- Wildlife Viewing
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Cycling
- Surfing
- Hiking
- Jet Skiing
- Water Skiing
- Fishing
- Golf
- Wind-Surfing
- Shelling
- Live Theater
- Sight Seeing
- Antiquing
- Restaurants
- Cinemas
- Museums
- Theme Parks
- Horseback Riding
- Miniature Golf
- Parasailing
- Racquetball
- Kayaking
- Basketball Court
- Boating
- Health/Beauty Spa
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Rate: $125/night 3-NIGHT MINIMUM $50 cleaning fee; $100 security/damage deposit Minimum rental age is 21 Holidays: e-mail for rates Credit cards accepted and processed securely through PayPal Rental, cleaning, and security/damage deposit fees must be paid in advance.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Property Photos
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- Private dock located directly on the tidal lagoon.
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- Spacious living room adjacent to private deck with water view.
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- Comfortable seating with lots of room for relaxing or guests.
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- Dining table overlooking the water.
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- Fully equipped kitchen with Jenn-air gas range.
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- Queen size bed
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- Ceramic tiled bath with Jacuzzi tub.
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- Your ideal St. Simons Island rental is waiting for you!
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- Perfect place for that romantic getaway!
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- View from lagoon showing carriage house and dock
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- This Great Blue Heron is one of the many wading birds in our tidal lagoon.
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- The Hooded Mergansers come back to our lagoon each year!
Traveler Reviews (45)
Great place
Guest: Ronnie
(Franklin, TN, USA)
Date of Stay: 05/06/12
Review Submitted: 05/18/12
Our stay could not have been more enjoyable. The privacy and setting were wonderful. The interior---furniture, fixtures, bed, etc.---was great also. We would not hesitate to stay there again.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, sightseeing.
Quaint, clean, impeccable decorating Cottage
Guest: Shannon
(Leesville, SC)
Date of Stay: 04/08/12
Review Submitted: 04/13/12
Highly recommend this rental. Great location and close to everything!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, sightseeing.
This was a perfect home away from home.
Guest: Kay
Date of Stay: 01/06/12
Review Submitted: 02/26/12
It was a perfect writing retreat. Living in NYC, I don't miss having a car... what I miss are my bird feeders. I loved watching the mergansers, wood storks, and herons. What a treat. Just as I was wishing that I had brought my bird guides and binoculars, I found some waiting for me on the end table. Every detail of the carriage house was intentional. I loved your thoughtfulness. Thank you for a delightful four days.
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We enjoyed our stay!
Guest: Chauncey and Mary
Date of Stay: 09/10/11
Review Submitted: 02/26/12
The carriage house provides such tranquility. The weather was perfect. It was so relaxing sitting on the deck watching the fish jump and the egret, after day at the beach or biking. St. Simons is a wonderful place to explore and experience a slower pace of life. We hope to visit again.
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Mother/daughter getaway
Guest: Lori and Pam
Date of Stay: 09/02/11
Review Submitted: 02/26/12
The carriage house was a perfect accommodation for our mother/daughter getaway. We enjoyed the sights and sounds of the island, particularly the beach walks at your recommendation. It was nice to fix our own meals in the fully equipped kitchen. Every part of the house had such attention to detail. Thank you for creating such an inviting space and comfortable atmosphere. We hope to visit here again.
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We had an amazing time!
Guest: Nataly and Franco
Date of Stay: 08/19/11
Review Submitted: 02/26/12
We fished all day on Sunday and caught a large red fish and ten sea trout. A very nice place to eat dinner at Bennie's Red Barn and a good breakfast at the 4th of May. The house was awesome, very cozy. You feel yourself at home. We hope to come back soon and stay longer.
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Had an amazing 11th anniversary here at SSI.
Guest: Adam and Cyndy
Date of Stay: 07/28/11
Review Submitted: 07/31/11
Had an amazing 11th anniversary here at SSI. It has been the 1st trip without our 2 girls in 5 years (way over due)! We loved the cottage and hope to return if we have a chance to leave our girls again. Everything was perfect!
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Second visit
Guest: Jennifer and John
Date of Stay: 07/26/11
Review Submitted: 07/31/11
Our 2nd visit was just as perfect as our first. For a busy mother of 3, the peace and quiet is a welcome respite, and I feel safe and enjoy the space while my husband is in class on Jekyll every year with the GA District Attorneys' Conference. Janice, I always enjoy your "library!" My Amazon cart is full when I leave. The furniture is comfy ( I love the big sofa!!) and the decor adds to the peace. Thanks so much for opening you home. I can wait to return.
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What an amazing getaway!
Guest: Larisa & Reid
Date of Stay: 07/03/11
Review Submitted: 07/31/11
What an amazing getaway! We came here to have an adult vacation while the kids were at camp. That is just what we got. A couple of days we just spent the whole morning on the deck watching the lake community. Serenity. We hope to return.
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Pure Perfection!
Guest: Wes and Deborah
Date of Stay: 06/21/11
Review Submitted: 07/31/11
We loved every minute here. (We've had so much fun, we've run out of time to write about our adventures. Save this spot for the details when we return.)
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