High Tide Cottage and Bungalow
Location: Darien, Coastal, Georgia, USA (Located 20 Minutes from St. Simons Island, Georgia) View Map
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
Keywords: Vacation House/Cottage
LOCATION:
High Tide Cottage is only 20 minutes from St. Simons Island, Georgia. The quiet charm of the waterfront and fishing village of Darien is the best kept secret on the coast. The cottage is one block from the boat ramp and the Darien River. Preview the pictures below and you can see the waterfront and charm of this special property. Located one hour from either the Jacksonville or Savannah airports. Or fly into the Brunswick airport on a Delta Connection and have only a 15 minute ride to the cottage. Only a 4 ½ hour drive from Atlanta. If coming by boat, take the intracoastal waterway to the Darien River and boat 20 minutes to the cottage and downtown Darien. Bring your own boat and explore our backyard.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
3 bedrooms/2 baths/bungalow with two twin beds (10 guests maximum).
There is a brick coastal courtyard for entertaining and enjoying the Five Moon outdoor kitchen. High Tide Cottage is the perfect romantic cottage for two, or for you and nine of your best friends. Fully stocked kitchen, linens and, yes, we include your coffee, sweeteners, paper products and oyster knives for fresh steamed oysters from your outdoor kitchen. Why pay more for a room in a hotel when you can have a great cottage next to the quiet charm of the fishing village of Darien, Georgia, and the Darien River?
Thank you for inquiring about one of the Private Islands of Georgia's newest properties. My name is Andy Hill and I am the owner and director of guest services for High Tide Cottage. We look forward to providing exceptional guest services for your large event, or your romantic weekend for two, with a getaway package just for you!
I will work with you to provide a relaxing getaway weekend, a getaway for the family for a week, or a special anniversary or honeymoon escape. We will listen and work with you to provide any services, food, outdoor activities (offshore/inshore fishing, kayaking, crabbing or boating on the Georgia coast), or escape to the beaches of St. Simons, Jekyll or Sapelo Island. We will be your personal concierge while you are vacationing at High Tide Cottage. We offer over ten packages to choose from to our guests at this Private Islands of Georgia property, High Tide Cottage.
THE COTTAGE:
High Tide Cottage, circa 1940. The cottage was extensively renovated in 2007. The attention to detail in restoration of the heart pine floors to larger baths and large closets adds to the charm of this special coastal cottage. The large bedrooms with king and queen beds and fine linens add to the cottage charm. The antique brick courtyard captivates the landscape with a bungalow for two located outside the cottage.
BEDROOMS AND BATHS:
The cottage offers three bedrooms with a king and two queen beds, and two bathrooms. Two bedrooms share a large bathroom. The second bath is located next to the kitchen and is shared with the outside bungalow and third bedroom.
The cottage has wireless internet, TV, games, cards, 4 bikes and a kayak for riverfront fun and adventure. Bed linens, robes and bathroom products are also provided. Please check our availability calendar to make plans for your getaway to High Tide Cottage.
THE KITCHEN:
We pay great attention to detail when it comes to the kitchen. We have all the wares and accessories for everything from gourmet cooking, slow cooking a pork tenderloin, smoking a Boston butt to a coffee urn for large groups. If cooking is your thing, Private Islands of Georgia has you covered! All spices, coffee and paper products are provided.
FIVE MOON OUTDOOR KITCHEN:
High Tide Cottage features a gas and charcoal smoker grill, low country boil cook stand, the ultimate oyster steamer and, of course, a prep table and sink for your backyard party. Our guest services team will provide fresh seafood stocked at the cottage upon your arrival. We have done the planning…you have the fun!
COASTAL COURTYARD:
The courtyard, which is home to the 5 Moon Outdoor kitchen, features antique brick pavers, lighted gazebo alfresco dining and a great spot to entertain your guest while you vacation.
BOATING AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES:
Bring your own boat or rent ours. As a licensed captain for 20 years, my passion is being on the water. I captained Where’s The Fish? in over 100 King Mackeral tournaments throughout the southeast in the Southern Kingfish Association. Now my days on the water are spent providing guest services to our guests at Private Islands of Georgia. At High Tide Cottage, your backyard is the Georgia coast. The property has water access, so while on your vacation you can explore the rivers, estuaries, creeks and sounds not to mention the Atlantic Ocean. I will work with you and make you comfortable with coastal navigation and how to boat on the Georgia coast. We offer maps and charts, as well as local knowledge. We’ll help you enjoy all the boating activities the Georgia coast has to offer. Just ask!! We offer four bikes for touring the streets of Historic Darien, and a kayak to paddle the vast array of waterways. Come join us and play in our backyard of adventure.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Gazebo
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Located on Screven Street on the Darien River, TV and games, Spices, coffee and paper products provided, Outdoor Kitchen complete with oyster steamer--charcoal/gas smoker--low country boil cook stand--prep table and stainless steel sink, Firewood provided, 4 bikes and a tandem or single kayak included.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Shelling
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Wildlife viewing at Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge, Charter fishing and kayaking trips available, Crabbing, 3 nearby beaches to choose from (St. Simons Island beach, Jekyll Island beach, Sapelo Island beach), Waterfront dining, Our favorite activity is simply relaxing and enjoying the company you are with during a quiet stroll on the riverfront.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2 Guests .... $150/night(weekday) .. $165/night (weekend) .. $ 915/week (6 nights)
3-10 Guests.. $180/night(weekday) .. $195/night (weekend) .. $1095/week (6 nights)
Two Night Minimum.
There is a 5% Hotel/Motel tax on all rentals and a $100 cleaning
fee for 8 guests or more.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
High Tide Cottage on the Darien Riverfront
Year Purchased: 2009
Property Photos
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- High Tide Cottage and Bungalow - Darien, Georgia - Vacation Home with Outdoor Kitchen, Courtyard & Kayaks
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- Darien Waterfront and Boat Ramp - Darien, Georgia - Vacation Home with Outdoor Kitchen, Courtyard & Kayaks
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- Aerial View above High Tide Cottage - Darien, Georgia - Vacation Home with Outdoor Kitchen, Courtyard & Kayaks
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- Bungalow in Courtyard
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- Twin Beds in Bungalow
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- Living Room
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- Living Room with view to Dining Room
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- Bedroom with Queen Bed
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- Bedroom with Queen Bed
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- Bathroom with Shower and Tub
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- Bedroom with King Bed
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- Bedroom with King Bed
Traveler Reviews (7)
Wedding Weekend
Guest: viki
(Newnan, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11
Review Submitted: 09/12/11
My son & his fiance were getting married on Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island & we found the High Tide Cottage was available at the last minute. The cottage & it's little bungalo were just perfect for our exciting weekend. It is such a very quiet area, but not too far away from many things to do. We will return again soon!
Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Our family gathering
Guest: marsha
(Florida)
Date of Stay: 06/17/11
Review Submitted: 07/28/11
We choose this location based upon the convenient travel distance from home and housing up to 10; our desire to have a weekend away as a group, our limited time to plan and execute, the opportunity to take our family lab with us. We had no knowledge regarding Darien, adventures and new places don't scare us. The house was very clean, well furnished, contained everything we could possibly need for our stay. The surprises were, no outdoor kitchen, I was looking forward to that element advertised. 8 bikes versus the 4 reported, was a plus due to our group of 10. The king size bed and fold out couch are in the basement - which leaked in the rain. The outside bungalow was perfect for housing the only males who traveled with us. A good mixture of positive and negative surprises. The younger people in our group traveled to nearby areas for entertainment - Brunswick for shopping and bowling alley; St Simon's Island for the beach. Others in our group found investigating Darien: An Olive Affair. the Wine Shop, the Shops on Broad Street even the Darien News revealed a quaint, friendly - small town atmosphere, nice place to visit. There is really no enteretainment, swimming; even fishing turned out to be difficult. Brunswick was the closest grocery shopping, only approx 20 minute drive. It was perfect for quiet, down time away from the city. Anyone considering this location should plan to include the first Saturday of any month, there are community activities planned at this time. We would consider renting this location again at that time - and with less people in our group. Andy Hill and his office were excellent in all communications with us.
Recommended for:Pet owners.
High Tide Cottage; Darien, GA
Guest: Already signed above
(Lookout Mountain, GA)
Date of Stay: 06/05/11
Review Submitted: 07/11/11
Our stay at High Tide Cottage was AWESOME! The cottage met our every expectation and was most comfortable. Andy supplies all the aminities you could possibility need and more. He even brought us shrimp one night that we feasted on. It is an excellent location for visiting the surrounding area including St. Simons, Jekyll, & Cumberland Islands, and just a short hop to Savannah and Tybee Island. The seafood restaurants Andy suggested, were great! We definitely plan to return in the future. Thanks, Andy, for one of the best and most relaxing vacations we have been on in a long time! Sam, Sandy, Janie, David & Sarah
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Amazing Stay - Incredible Owner!
Guest: Dani, Scott & Will
(Murray, Kentucky)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11
Review Submitted: 05/22/11
My family stayed for a month at the High Tide Cottage in April/May. It was so wonderful! Captain Andy was a constant resource in where to go, what to do and how to best enjoy our time in lovely Darien. He found out we were looking for property on the coast and took a full day out of his busy schedule to show us many properties - even by boat! He is a walking history lesson of that area. His many gifts were an "embarrassment of riches" we could never repay - and he wouldn't hear of it! The cottage is lovely - we stay at VRBO rentals many times a year and this was hands-down the best equipped. Love the style - low country meets Pottery Barn. We loved walking the block or so to enjoy Skippers for fresh seafood and the beautiful river views of shrimp boats coming in. The little downtown has some great shops - my son LOVED the Purple Pickle which was literally across the street. The cottage is very deceptive in the pictures and even when you drive up to the front. The house has tons more space than you think it has - a full basement which my son claimed as his own space - and an adorable mini-cottage in the back yard with twin beds. (My son claimed THAT for his own as well!) We had family come visit while we were there to see all the barrier islands, Savannah and Amelia Island.I was amazed at all the room! Andy even brought us a kayak to enjoy while there! We miss you already Captain Andy!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Christmas Family Gathering 2010
Guest: Darva
(Boca Raton FL)
Date of Stay: 12/26/10
Review Submitted: 04/10/11
We had a fantastic holiday celebration! Hide Tide Cottage was charming, relaxing and very comfortable. Time has a way of stopping in Darien. Within a block from the house, there is a wine and cheese shop, several local eateries, and the freshest "catch of the day" from local fisherman....AMAZING oysters,crab and shrimp! There is so much to explore in and around the surrounding area. This is a fisherman's paradise! We loved staying at the cottage. We are really looking forward to returning in December 2011! Many thanks, Rick, Darva, Denise and Mark
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.
Review of High Tide Cottage in Darien
Guest: AC
(Rochester, Michigan)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11
Review Submitted: 04/07/11
We enjoyed our stay in Darien at this very charming cottage. It is a great location from which to go to Jekyl Island or St. Simons Island as well as heading north to Savanah. The cottage was clean and well maintained and the owner was very hospitable. He answered all our questions and made several recomendations for points of interest. Darien has a very small town feel and was a nice change from staying in Charleston or Savanah.
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
Perfect Weekend Getaway
Guest: Dougfish
(Stone Mountain, GA USA)
Date of Stay: 04/23/10
Review Submitted: 05/04/10
We were looking at the last minute for a place for a weekend getaway, and were quite happy to have found the High Tide Cottage. Andy was a great host who made us feel very comfortable, and was just a phone call away. He provided excellent recommendations for weekend activities and pointed us to two wonderful restaurants. The cottage itself is in immaculate condition and was perfect for our getaway. It was very clean and everything was in excellent working order. The furniture was comfortable and the patio was fantastic. I really enjoyed sitting underneath the beautiful old oaks with an adult beverage and a cigar. The only "problem" - if you could call it that - was one with internet service. One call to Andy and the issue was resolved within 30 minutes. We couldn't ask for more. When we come back to the area, I'm sure we will stay in one of Andy's properties.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
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