Idyllic Retreat on Tidal Lagoon- Great Birding & Relaxing!
- Minimum stay:3 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
"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
Property Type
- Cottage
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Suitability
- Not Suitable For Children
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
Bedrooms
- 1 Bedrooms, Sleeps 2, Beds for 2
- Bedroom 1
- Queen size Beds (1)
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Ice Maker
Amenities
- Parking Off Street
- Clothes Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Washing Machine
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Video Library
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable
Communications
- Wireless Internet
Pool & Spa
- Hot Tub
- Jetted Tub
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
Location & View
- Waterfront
Activities
- Live Theater
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Parasailing
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Wind-Surfing
- Hiking
- Basketball Court
- Racquetball
- Jet Skiing
- Sailing
- Tennis
- Surfing
- Golf
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Wildlife Viewing
- Antiquing
- Miniature Golf
- Sight Seeing
- Shopping
- Horseback Riding
- Boating
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Cinemas
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Theme Parks
- Fitness Center
- Water Skiing
Reviews
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We Hit the Jackpot!
We Hit the Jackpot!
- Guest Lynn & Kevin
- Date of stay 02/24/13
- Review Submitted 03/11/13
This trip was our first time renting a place through the internet and we hit the jackpot! The property is exactly as depicted in the listing -- picturesque, comfortable, clean and well equipped. We had a great time watching the different types of birds on the adjacent tidal pond. Saint Simons Island is a beautiful place and we particularly enjoyed a kayak trip through the marshes and over to Sea Island with SouthEast Adventure Outfitters. We also would recommend visiting the different museums, Fort Frederica and Christ Church. Culinary highlights were the crab soup at the Crab Trap, fried shrimp at Iguana's, crab cakes at Barbara Jean's, BBQ at Southern Soul, ice cream from Moo Cow and anything at Blackwater Grill. We had a wonderful week at the Carriage House and will return.Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
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Our Christmas Holiday
Our Christmas Holiday
- Guest Carol & Dick
- Date of stay 12/23/12
- Review Submitted 01/05/13
The "Guest House" proved to be the ideal setting for our Christmas getaway. Beautifully situated and well maintained with all the conveniences of being home. It gave us the peace and tranquility we needed to relax and rejuvenate. We have already recommended it to several of our friends.Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Honeymoon Hideaway
Honeymoon Hideaway
- Guest Bo
- Date of stay 12/28/12
- Review Submitted 01/04/13
Honestly, our vist to the Carriage House could not have been better. We were married on the island the day we arrived and the next several days were spend enjoying our honeymoon. The Carriage House is perfect for couples who are seeking a quiet getaway without noise or distractions. The location is in an quiet, older, established neighborhood. However, the deck overlooks a beautiful tidal pond with lots of bird life including beautiful Wood Ducks, Kingfishers and Wood Storks! We found the property to be very tastfully decorated and extremely clean. The owners thought of every detail! Everything we needed was available in the kitchen area and bathroom. The well thought out layout and lighting created a romantic ambiance. The hot tub was nice, too! In summary, if you are looking for a party in the thick of the action, this is not your rental. If you are looking for a mature, quiet, romantic departure from the hustle and bustle of life, then this is your perfect vacation destination. Just move in and enjoy! In fact, we could retire and live there we liked it so much. We will return someday. P and BRecommended for: Romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Honeymooner's Paradise
Honeymooner's Paradise
- Guest Michael
- Date of stay 07/15/12
- Review Submitted 07/23/12
My wife and I were absolutely thrilled with the accomodations. Despite a minor technical hiccup with the hot tub early on, we found the place very cozy and we can't wait to return. The landlady was extremely helpful, and quickly took care of all of our needs. The property is located within a few minutes' drive of the pier and the lighthouse, as well as several excellent restaurants. And the lagoon which is directly behind the building (and which can be enjoyed from the dock or the hot tub (on the porch) is great for bird-watching. I highly recommend this place to any couples who want a relaxing time together. My wife and I look forward to going back ourselves in the near future.Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, girls getaway, sightseeing.
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Great place
Great place
- Guest Ronnie
- 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: Adventure seekers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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Quaint, clean, impeccable decorating Cottage
Quaint, clean, impeccable decorating Cottage
- Guest Shannon
- Date of stay 04/08/12
- Review Submitted 04/13/12
Highly recommend this rental. Great location and close to everything!Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, sightseeing.
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This was a perfect home away from home.
Guest comment entered by ownerThis 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.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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We enjoyed our stay!
Guest comment entered by ownerWe 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.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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Mother/daughter getaway
Guest comment entered by ownerMother/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.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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We had an amazing time!
Guest comment entered by ownerWe 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.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 3 night min stay |
$125 | $875 | $3500 | |||
Additional Fees and Taxes:
$75.00 cleaning fee
$100.00 security/damage deposit
5% lodging tax
6% GA sales tax
This owner accepts: Credit cards.
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Private dock located directly on the tidal lagoon.
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Comfortable seating with lots of room for relaxing or guests.
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Fully equipped kitchen with Jenn-air gas range.
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Ceramic tiled bath with Jacuzzi tub.
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Perfect place for that romantic getaway!
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This Great Blue Heron is one of the many wading birds in our tidal lagoon.
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Spacious living room adjacent to private deck with water view.
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Dining table overlooking the water.
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Queen size bed
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Your ideal St. Simons Island rental is waiting for you!
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View from lagoon showing carriage house and dock
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The Hooded Mergansers come back to our lagoon each year!
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