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0.1 Mi to East Beach • Dog Friendly • Golf Cart • Outdoor Shower

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Aerial View – Surf Shack Vacation Rental on East Beach - Drone photo showing the Surf Shack’s unbeatable location just 4 houses from the 6th Street Beach Access on Saint Simons Island. This high-angle aerial image highlights how close the home is to the ocean, as well as the walkable East Beach neighborhood.
Surf Shack Front Exterior with Free Golf Cart – St. Simons Renta - Front view of the Surf Shack vacation rental on Saint Simons Island, featuring a screened porch, covered parking, and the included electric golf cart. Just four houses from East Beach, this pet-friendly cottage is perfect for families looking for walkability and coastal charm.
Spacious Living Room – Surf Shack Vacation Rental on St. Simons - Bright and inviting living room at the Surf Shack, featuring a full-sized leather couch, wicker armchairs, and a large smart TV. This coastal cottage living space is perfect for movie nights, beach breaks, or just sinking into vacation mode.
Full Kitchen View – Surf Shack Vacation Rental with Butcher Bloc - The Surf Shack’s full kitchen features open shelving, subway tile backsplash, butcher block countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Whether you’re cooking for the family or brewing coffee for two, it’s built for real meals and coastal mornings.
Dining Room with Chandelier – Open Layout Vacation Home - This airy dining room seats six and connects beautifully with the kitchen and sleeping spaces beyond. Perfect for family meals, board games, or sunset dinners after the beach—this room is the heart of the Surf Shack.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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St simons, Georgia
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sea Island Golf Club
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, GA (SSI-McKinnon St. Simons Island)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

0.1 Mi to East Beach • Dog Friendly • Golf Cart • Outdoor Shower

THE SPACE
This St. Simons vacation rental is four houses from the 6th Street beach access—which means your walk to the ocean takes less time than deciding on sunscreen. The Surf Shack is a one-level, three-bedroom vacation home that sleeps up to 8, with real charm and real upgrades: a screened-in porch, two king bedrooms, a bunk room for the kids, a kitchen that shows up when dinner’s your job, and an included golf cart for lazy rides to Gould’s Inlet, Ocean Motion for bike rentals, or Beachcomber BBQ when the grilling just doesn't fit into the day.

Inside, the living room has leather seating, a smart TV with Roku, and plenty of space for a beach-decompression binge—or a few episodes of White Lotus before you pass out in salt-crusted pajamas. The dining table seats six and sits just off the kitchen, which includes butcher block countertops, stainless appliances, and both a Keurig and a drip coffee maker. There’s also a full laundry nook, two full bathrooms, and an outdoor shower for rinsing off the sand without dragging it inside.

Out back, you’ll find palm-lined grass, a charcoal grill, and a shady little spot for lunch or a post-beach nap. This dog-friendly beach rental is perfect for families, couples, or anyone who wants to walk to the sand, live like a local, and keep things easy.

SLEEP TIGHT
(Where You’ll Sleep)
• Bedroom 1 – King bed, smart TV, closet
• Bedroom 2 – King bed, smart TV, closet
• Bedroom 3 – Two twin-over-twin bunk beds (sleeps 4 total)
• All linens provided
• Two full bathrooms (one with walk-in shower, one with tub/shower combo)

THE OUTDOORS
(St. Simons Island Outdoor Living at Its Best)
• 4 houses from the 6th Street Beach Access (a 2-minute walk)
• 0.4 miles to the Coast Guard Station Beach
• 0.5 miles to Gould’s Inlet—perfect for sunrise walks or tidepool exploring
• Included electric golf cart—great for cruising to Ocean Motion, The King and Prince, or grabbing lunch at Beachcomber BBQ or Fiddlers
• Charcoal grill and shaded outdoor dining area for easy lunches or lazy dinners
• Outdoor shower—because sand and hardwoods don’t mix
• Palm-lined backyard with space to stretch, lounge, or let the kids play
• Less than a mile from Pier Village—home to shops, seafood, ice cream, coffee, and the St. Simons Island Lighthouse
• Located in East Beach, one of the most walkable and family-loved neighborhoods on St. Simons Island

FAST FACTS
• Sleeps 8
• Pet-friendly (2 dogs max, 65 lbs each)
• 3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms
• 2 king beds • 4 twin beds (bunks)
• 1-level layout (no stairs)
• East Beach vacation rental
• 0.1 miles (4 houses) from 6th Street Beach Access
• 0.4 miles to Coast Guard Station Beach
• 0.5 miles to Gould’s Inlet
• St. Simons vacation home with golf cart (East Beach use only)
• Full kitchen with Keurig & drip coffee maker
• Smart TV with Roku
• Washer + dryer
• Outdoor shower
• Charcoal grill
• Parking for 2–3 vehicles

THE STARTER PACK
(We set you up with essentials to start your stay)
• 2 rolls of toilet paper
• 1 roll of paper towels
• 2 trash bags
• 2 laundry pods
• 2 dishwasher pods

THE FINE PRINT
• Pets: Up to 2 dogs allowed with a $99 non-refundable pet fee (max 65 lbs per dog; no puppies or cats)
• Golf Cart Policy: The included electric golf cart travels up to 14 mph and is intended for East Beach neighborhood use only. It’s provided as a complimentary courtesy to enhance your stay. While issues are rare, the golf cart is not guaranteed—no refunds or compensation will be issued in the event of a malfunction.
• $500 deposit due at booking, balance charged 30 days prior to arrival
• Travel insurance highly recommended
• Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #105550

WHY EMMONS
The Surf Shack is managed by Emmons Realty, the most-reviewed vacation rental company on St. Simons Island. Locally owned, family-run, and always a call away. We want your vacation to feel like fireworks—but run like clockwork.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

St. Simons Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in East Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Simons Island. Saint Simons Island Pier and Bloody Marsh Battle Site are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Massengale Park and Neptune Park. Captain Scott Owens and Summer Waves Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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St simons, Georgia

What's nearby

  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Neptune Park - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Sea Island Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.0 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is East Beach | Pet Friendly | 4 Houses off Beach | Golf Cart | Outdoor Shower pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at East Beach | Pet Friendly | 4 Houses off Beach | Golf Cart | Outdoor Shower?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at East Beach | Pet Friendly | 4 Houses off Beach | Golf Cart | Outdoor Shower?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is East Beach | Pet Friendly | 4 Houses off Beach | Golf Cart | Outdoor Shower located?

Located in East Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and World War II Home Front Museum. Massengale Park and Glynn Visual Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

What a perfect hidden gem!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Such a great week at the Surf Shack! The house was perfect for our family and our dog. Plenty of room to spread out and relax and to hang out together. The owner is so responsive and attended to our every need. The short walk to the beach is easy to make, but having access to the golf cart is an added bonus. The house was immaculate when we checked in! We are already checking our schedules to plan our next trip back. Thanks so much for a relaxing week!
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10/10 Excellent

valerie c.

cute house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great house with a golf cart
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6/10 Okay

DJ R.

Good enough if you need to stay somewhere with pets

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was an average to below average house but we needed someplace to stay that accepted dogs and this was a great location.

8/10 Good

Renee M.

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

May 2024

Lovely neighborhood. Great master mattress. Oven doesn’t work right. Diff furniture in Den than what is pictured. No recliner. Electric couch not able to be plugged in to use recliners. Ice maker leaked. Not enough wash clothes. Golf cart worked great. Bunk beds creaky.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald R.

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

Beach birthday

Great place to stay with easy access to the beach. Quite Street very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glynis B.

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

Great Beach House

Lovely beach home in a great location near East Beach. Very clean, well equipped and comfortable. Easy communication with owners and quick response time. Access to beach at 6th street is a short walk. Use of golf cart an added bonus and helped with carrying chairs and beach stuff. Plenty of local restaurants nearby, spoilt for choice. Hoping we can return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

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

A fabulous month on East Beach

I was blessed to be able to spend the entire month in this perfect home. The location was exactly what I wanted. I had friends/family visit throughout the month and everyone loved it. The home was equipped with everything I needed. The golf cart was a huge bonus! It made going and coming from the beach so easy.
Stayed 29 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty J.

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

my stay

What i expected...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Perfect Beach House

We loved the property! You can’t beat the location and convenience to the beach. The house was very comfortable and had enough space for our group of 6. Kitchen had everything we needed for meal prep and there were chairs, towels, umbrella, cooler for trips to the beach. There were plenty of quality bath towels and all the essentials. The golf cart was a huge bonus. We really enjoyed mornings & evenings on the porch. Honestly, I did not want to leave!
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

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

Great Stay

Cute cottage! Great location to beach didn’t need or use golf cart.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Stanley F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family vacation

The rug in living room needs to be trashed, because there is no way that rug can be vacuumed with all those snags because a vacuum cleaner would stay clogged up. The day we got there it was sooo hot in there it too until next day to cool. We bought groceries at local grocery and bought hamburgers and hotdogs to grill but could not grill because the grill was dirty and so rusted. The location was perfect but needs some work. The golf cart would not run the first day. The house has great potential but needs some work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine N.

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

The perfect stay for our family of 4

We have been going to SSI every year for 10 years (we were married here) we’ve stayed at many homes on the island and on East Beach and Bruce Dr. This property was the perfect size for my husband and I along with our two young children. Access to 6th street beach was easy and convenient and the golf cart was a wonderful perk! Stacy the owner was very responsive and easy to work with. We WILL be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

McKenzie D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Good vacation with a few hiccups

The check in process for this property was great and had no problems finding it. It is an older home but the bathrooms and kitchen are updated. We had a few electrical issues the 3rd day and when trying to call the emergency numbers *provided by the host* nobody would pick up. The breaker tripped and caused the air conditioning to not cool. Once the owners responded we were able to flip the breaker back on and had to sit without air conditioning for 1.5 hours and the house temperature was 78 degrees. Then during the last night the fire alarms went off in all of the house at 2:15 am for no reason. There were several cockroaches and mosquitoes. Also if you are planning to work remotely here you may want to pick another property because the wifi is not strong and is very spotty. The location and neighborhood was great and the golf cart was a nice bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Precious & Perfect

This beach cottage is precious! Spacious, sweetly & comfortably decorated for two couples and teenagers. Kitchen is well-stocked as well. Proximity to the beach is perfect. Golf cart is on the older side, moves a bit elderly for main road travels, but a big convenience and was nice to have. Loved our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Nice location.

Nice location. Golf cart was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace B.

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

Lovely rest

We enjoyed our week resting after an exhausting school year. Lots of good walks, time on the beach and rest!!! Thanks for the use of your sweet home.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Perfect beach cottage

The location was perfect. A+ on comfort. The interior design was on point. Loved it!! I will definitely recommend this property to my friends and family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Leslie H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

A disappointment

The house was very old, and the instructions were more like threats. The golf cart was moldy, and the bed was very uncomfortable. The location was good, but they really cheaped out on toilet paper and there were no paper towels. And the front door didn't lock.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

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

Relaxing and perfect

We had the best time at your lovely house. Thank you for accommodating our requests.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Chrissy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Quaint, clean and affordable

Place was clean and very quaint and welcoming! Dumpy neighborhood but affordable and close to Airport and most things we experienced.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Paradise

This home was adorable. We couldn’t ask for any more.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Nice

Clean, great location, and pleasurable amenities. What more is there?
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger T.

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

Perfect for a long weekend!

Great location close to the beach, restaurants, and shops! The house was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

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