Vacation Rentals by Owner

Just like home!

Guest: Janice (Somerville, TN)
Date of Stay: 04/27/12 Review Submitted: 05/07/12

My husband and I had a wonderful week at this house. It's exactly as described. Taking our dog Rugby to the beach was especially a neat thing...lots of fun. I used to say "If you want it like home, stay home." Now I'm saying "If you want it like home, go to Ladd Lighthouse." We didn't want to leave! Thanks Christina and Bart. You guys are tops!

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

happy camper

Guest: happy camper (N. Georgia)
Date of Stay: 04/08/12 Review Submitted: 04/25/12

Wonderful home to relax in, ample spaces and very comfortable! We loved the fact the bikes were supplied for us(2 adults, 2 kids) We would recommend this place highly! Thank you Bart and Christina!!

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

February 2012 Rental

Guest: Bill and Jane (WI - Stockholm)
Date of Stay: 02/01/12 Review Submitted: 03/20/12

Our month on St. Simons Island passed so quickly! The house was comfortable, nicely decorated, and well equipped (e.g., the large screen TV in the living room). We both found places to set up our computers and do work when we needed to. But we particularly enjoyed walking on the beach every day (and so did our dog!) and going to several favorite restaurants. We walked to the 4th of May Cafe in the village at least once a week, and we enjoyed going back to the Blackwater Grill in Redfern Village and the River House in Darien for special dinners. We went up to the top of the lighthouse, learned about and explored Fort Frederica, took the ferry to Cumberland Island and learned the basics on a walk with a ranger there, and otherwise explored SSI and learned about its history. The owners were both very helpful, and it was nice to know their own home was on SSI and they were available if we needed help with anything. And last but not least, they were immediately responsive when we realized we had left several items in the house, and they very quickly sent them back to us at our home in Wisconsin. It was a great month in a comfortable and convenient home! Bill and Jane, Stockholm, WI

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway.

Great location-Very Roomy

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 06/18/11 Review Submitted: 06/26/11

This property was exactly as described- We enjoyed the roomy floorplan along with well equipped kitchen. Convenient to both the village and the beach. Owners were very accomodating and easy to work with. A very homey home! ps- our dog was happy to join us too!

Owner response:Dear Kaye , Ken & Kennedy: Thanks so much for the awesome review. Welcome to the Ladd Lighthouse family. We so appreciated the wonderful care you took with our home and the great suggestions etc. We look forward to hosting you again. Warmest regards, Bart, Chris, Liberty and Lucy Jo Ladd for Ladd Lighthouse SSI

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

great location

Guest: Judy (Millersburg, OH)
Date of Stay: 01/26/11 Review Submitted: 02/27/11

We loved our month here. The floor plan is excellent; the location is great; close to beach and downtown. Owners were very responsive to our needs. It is truly pet friendly with fenced yard and nearby park. I would definitely recomment this cottage and love to stay there again.

Owner response:We were so happy to host you both! Thanks so much we hope you will think of us next winter.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Janet (Queenstown, Md)
Date of Stay: 03/05/10 Review Submitted: 03/05/10

This is a wonderful house..great layout..much larger and spacious than pictures indicate. The owner provides everything you need..house immaculate. We have two dogs..fenced yard perfect. Close to the beach. It does not get better than this for the money!

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Guest: Pam, Lindley, Taffy Hall (Hopkinton, NH)
Date of Stay: 02/25/10 Review Submitted: 02/25/10

Our stay was 1/23/2010 for two weeks. We had a wonderful stay in Ladd's Lighthouse! Very comfortable, open living room with three cozy couches. Kitchen was very well equipped which made it easy to just "move in." The fenced-in large side yard was wonderful for our Black Lab, and she thoroughly enjoyed our daily walks to the beach. This cottage has so many nice extra touches: home-like touches throughout, outside hose to wash off the dog after the beach, (we didn't use the outside shower in January which would be terrific too), fast DSL, DVD, TVs, etc. Owners were personally very welcoming and great to meet. Highly recommend staying in this great location - we walked everywhere easily. Day trips were easy off island too. Next year we're already planning on returning for a full month!

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Guest: Heather Webb (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/08 Review Submitted: 06/25/08

The Ladd Lighthouse was the perfect beach house for my family's vacation to St. Simon's! We all had a truly relaxing, stress-free week (including our dog Moses) thanks to the Ladd's lovely home. The fact that we could bring our very loved dog and that the Ladds thoughtfully provide everything guests could need, sets this place apart from any other we've stayed in. We look forward to staying again! The Webbs

Owner response:Thank you Webb family! We look forward to your return!

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Guest: Karl Overberg (Brighton, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 04/24/06 Review Submitted: 04/24/06

This is a great place to vacation and the "Ladd's Lighthouse" home is a great place to stay. This home is centrally located on the island, with a beautiful beach, a charming village, a pier to fish or crab from, and many nice restaurants all within a short distance. The home itself is clean and nice and larger than we thought, with three good size bedrooms, two nice baths, and an open and comfortable floor plan. We would definitely stay here again.

Owner response:Would love to have you back! Hope your well. Thanks for the great remarks. Mrs. Ladd

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Guest: Hugh & Lyn Ryan (Ottawa, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/23/06 Review Submitted: 04/23/06

As Canadian snowbirds we absolutely love the Ladd Lighthouse. It is truly a home away from home, central to everything in beautiful St. Simons Island, and close to a number of great golg courses. The Ladds go out of their way to provide you with a wonderful holiday experience. The Ladd Lighthouse is a true gem. We look forward to returning every year.

Owner response:Dear Ryans: Happy New year 2007! We look forward to having you again this year. Many thanks for being one of our most loyal return clients. Christina Ladd

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Guest: Rose & Henry Barner
Date of Stay: 12/14/05 Review Submitted: 12/13/05

We are sorry for the delay in signing your guestbook. Our grandaugther's wedding weekend this past October was made even more fabulous by your charming home. It is perfect for guests coming down for a wedding on the island, especially if held at The King & Prince. You can walk to the hotel and some of the islands best resturants. Of course having the beach and village in walking distance kept these Senior Mall walkers active as well. Thanks again for going the extra mile to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable. I highly recommend staying with The Ladds. They treat you like family. All the best! Rose & Henry Barner

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Guest: Tim & Jan Armor
Date of Stay: 10/04/03 Review Submitted: 10/03/03

We are big St. Simons fans. Vacation in the summer every year with our two boys 8 and 3 years old. This year we decided to come down for a fall weekend and instead of staying in some of the older homes in East Beach we decided to try the Lighthouse cause it was brand new. We loved it! Sooooo close to beach. You really can walk it and the boys loved it that the baseball and soccer park was right next door. We'll be back this summer for sure.

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Guest: William & Maydora Dald
Date of Stay: 09/27/03 Review Submitted: 09/26/03

As Yankee snowbirds we always venture down to the GA coast each fall to scope out a home to escape the Boston winter. We were quite surprised when we checked our favorite rental website and saw the Ladd Lighthouse as a new listing was also a new home. Very comfortable little house very close to everything we needed. We were only disappointed when we heard it was already rented for November and December. We will definitely call again next year.

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Guest: Charles & Chrissie Ide
Date of Stay: 09/06/03 Review Submitted: 09/05/03

We love St. Simons. Come every summer. This year we decided to wait until the kids got back in school so we could sneak away together. We were thrilled to find out that not only was the Lighthouse a new home but that we were your first ever guests! Hopefully we will bring you good luck. It is a charming home, decorated in the most clever beach theme. Herman the lobster will be missed!

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