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Escape to Sandcastle! Family-friendly home just a mile from the beach & Village

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The perfect spot to sit and take off your sandy shoes after a day at the beach!
Smart lock with a personalized code makes for easy entry when you arrive.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 91550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Saint Simons Island, GA
  • Place, Demere Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk

1 Twin Bed, 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Guest

1 Queen Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Hall Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Escape to Sandcastle! Family-friendly home just a mile from the beach & Village

This spacious three bedroom home is located in a quiet family friendly neighborhood just one mile from the beach and one mile from the Village. There is a bike path that connects to Ashantilly for easy access to either destination. The house offers a well-appointed kitchen with custom cabinets, granite countertops, and gas range and stove, two remodeled baths with subway tile and granite countertops, and brand new floors throughout.

The master bedroom has a king memory foam mattress for a great night's sleep and has an adjoining bathroom and walk-in closet. The second bedroom has a queen sized bed complete with memory foam mattress and a large closet. The bunk room has a bunk bed as well as a full over twin trundle bed, television, and dvd player. A jumbo pack-n-play is provided for your smallest guests.

Our home also offers several games, puzzles, books, a child's booster seat for mealtime, and beach chairs.

The back patio is complete with a charcoal grill and adirondack chairs.

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

St. Simons Island

Located in St. Simons Island, this vacation home is near a water park and near the beach. Glynn Visual Arts and World War II Home Front Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Bloody Marsh Battle Site and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Massengale Park and Neptune Park. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and ecotours nearby.
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Saint Simons Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Demere Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • East Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Beach - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wake Up Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Sandcastle! Family-friendly home just a mile from the beach & Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Escape to Sandcastle! Family-friendly home just a mile from the beach & Village?

As of Apr 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape to Sandcastle! Family-friendly home just a mile from the beach & Village on Apr 14, 2026 start from $270, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Sandcastle! Family-friendly home just a mile from the beach & Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Sandcastle! Family-friendly home just a mile from the beach & Village?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Sandcastle! Family-friendly home just a mile from the beach & Village located?

This family-friendly St. Simons Island vacation home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Glynn Visual Arts, Massengale Park, and Demere Park. East Beach and Sea Island Golf Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Location!

Even though it was a short stay, we really enjoyed our time here. Lay out was perfect for a family and location is close to everything. Great quiet neighborhood for evening strolls with the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our Saint Simon’s getaway

This property was well supplied with everything we needed comfortable quiet, peaceful, large rooms. Such nice house
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Saint simmons island family vacation

Had an awesome vacation with the family. The house was very nice and clean and great location for beach resturants and stores to get any needs. We would deffinantly recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayla F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

Property was perfect for the few days we spent on St. Simons Island. All of the food recommendations were fabulous. Sellers were easy to communicate with and allowed us to check in early. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Winter M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome !!

It was absolutely amazing! We enjoyed every moment… beautiful home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Watching a College Golf Tournament

Great location. Process was super easy. Accommodations were very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

The house was well stocked and worked well for our family vacation! The games and books were a welcome bonus!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Time

Property was very clean and came with everything we needed. Traveled with 9 people and there was plenty of space for everyone. Location was great. Was close to the beach and the village. Neighborhood was nice and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adam N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our trip was great!!!

The property was clean and perfect for us. We had an elderly woman with us and the house was one level and zero steps so it was accessible to her. The airport did not bother us at all with noise. Great home to stay in!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautifully appointed one-story home. We felt they had everything we needed and enjoyed waking up there everyday. The living room area was very comfortable and we appreciated the convenience of getting to the beach or the pier fairly easily. There was some communication issues via the VRBO app prior to our stay, but other than that the hosts were very kind and responsive via text after we arrived. We definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

The M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful. Relaxed. Location!

We stayed at Sandcastle for 3 weeks and wanted to stay longer. It’s close to everything. Just a golf cart, walk, or bike away. The house is clean, quiet and ready to go. The hosts are wonderful and responsive. The neighborhood is quiet quiet quiet.
Stayed 19 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

BEST VACATION EVER!

We booked a week to spend time with our grandchildren, ages 10-14. The location is great. Nicely furnished, perfect layout with plenty of room to spread out. The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed. Big dining table for eating together. We felt at home here and would definitely book it again. Waldo was very responsive to our text.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing home! We will be back soon!

This home was just perfect! In person the home is even more beautiful than in the photos. The home is very spacious, clean and comfortable. The bedding was nice to sleep on. The home exceeded our expectations. My parents went along and they don't do stairs well so it was easily for them to navigate.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

We enjoyed our stay - Very nice house in a quiet neighborhood.

Everything from the time we arrived until the time we had to leave was super nice. We felt like we were right at home there. The rooms were plentiful and well furnished. We like the location of the house also - easy access to the bike path, the beaches, Jekyll Island, along with shopping and dining. BTW, we really enjoyed Southern Soul BBQ - we recommend a trip there also :-) This was our 2nd vacation to Saint Simon's Island and we would certainly try to arrange staying in this house again. We were very happy during our stay. The Rhodes Family Dayton, OH
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Brad S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Thankful Thanksgiving

A very nice property. Everything was jut as it should have been. Nice appliances, comfy beds and excellent overall experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Autumn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

The check-in and exit procedures were simple. The location was clean and a short drive to the beach. We also rented a golf cart which made for easy access.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful vacation spot!

This was our first time to SSI and we didn’t know what to expect. The island was SO beautiful and full of rich history. The home was perfect for our family! So many thoughtful details for a family stay. We stayed with our 7 young children and it was amazing. The kids LOVED all the books and board games. I really appreciated how well equipped the kitchen was. Lots of serving bowls, Tupperware, baking dishes, and even a high chair. It really felt like visiting a family home and not just a generic vacation rental. Access to the garage for loading and unloading was helpful. We were so grateful for the extra beach chairs, sand pails, etc. Our only critique was that the grill needed to be cleaned and was pretty rusted so we just didn’t use it. But, that was a very minor issue! Thanks for the amazing stay!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tim C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College move-in weekend

We had five adults staying at the Sandcastle house while we moved our youngest daughter into her college dorm. There was plenty of room for everyone and the location was very convenient to everything on the island. I would definitely stay at this house again if we return to St. Simons Island.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

The house was in a great central location, very close to the beach, lighthouse, and downtown. House was perfect for our family especially the kids room. Lots of puzzles, books, board games, and movies, which was a lovely surprise. Very clean and comfortable. The BEST part of our stay was the property manager! They were super responsive to any questions we had. Also, my grandmother had accidentally left some sentimental jewelry behind and the property owner was beyond helpful in getting it back to her which meant so much!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Very nice and well maintained home. We had plenty of room for 7 people and it was an easy drive to beach access. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mallory P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved our stay and can’t wait to come back!!!!!!

100% recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home - only better!

4.5 stars ratings did not disappoint. This home was designed for comfort and convenience - right down to seasonings and plenty of games in the cabinets. I give it 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Vacation Home

Everything was great! Property in a quiet neighborhood, highly accessible and family-friendly, perfect one-level home with no steps which was super important for our elderly grandparents. Big appreciation for the cleanliness, large washer/dryer and stocked kitchen. Our multi-generational group enjoyed the available amenities/extras such as the charcoal grill, puzzles/board-games, good internet signal and two TVs with streaming service. We highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything was great!!

The easiest process ever. Everything was great. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Waldo & Jenny Terrell

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Our family has lifelong ties to Saint Simons Island. This is our very favorite home away from home and we love sharing it with others.

Why they chose this property

Our property is set up to be your home away from home. Our goal is for you to be comfortable and have fun while you enjoy your vacation!

What makes this property unique

The Sandcastle neighborhood is truly a hidden gem. While the entrance is located off Skylane Rd, there is a bike/cart path that connects us to Ashantily for easy access to the Village without having to ride on the main roads.

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