Top rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Private garden
A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Saint Simons Island Pier
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Patio
Waterpark access
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Explore the area
St Simons, GA
East Beach
Place, East Beach
1 min walk
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
Place, St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
12 min walk
Saint Simons Island Pier
Place, Saint Simons Island Pier
16 min walk
Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
30 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Twin Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
3-Min Walk to Beach & Restaurants • Dog-Friendly • Fenced Yard
YOUR ST. SIMONS VACATION HOME This St. Simons Island vacation rental is a 1940s original with a fenced yard, a screened porch, and just enough space to keep the peace between the night owls and the early birds. It’s a beach cottage with a big map: 0.2 miles to the closest beach, 9-minute walk to Crab Daddy’s, and a 12-minute walk to Porch for the best Nashville Hot Chicken in the Golden Isles.
Normandy Cottage is no novice when it comes to showing people a good time. This pet friendly St. Simons vacation rental has open shelving in the kitchen and a breakfast bar that encourages a diet that starts right after the beach trip ends. The living room has board games, hardwood floors, and real seating for real conversations. Stretch out, veg out, and tune out.
SLEEP IN ON ST. SIMONS • Primary Bedroom: Queen bed, hardwood floors, closet storage • Guest Bedroom: Two twin beds, dresser, TV • Living Room: Queen sleeper sofa with actual back support
ST. SIMONS OUTDOOR LIVING • Fully fenced backyard with gravel seating area, umbrella table, and just the right mix of sun and shade • Screened front porch with wicker chairs, ceiling fan, and that ocean smell • Outdoor shower with hot water and privacy enclosure • Walk to the Nearest Beach in under 5 minutes (0.2 miles) • Ocean Motion Bike Rentals: 10-minute walk • Crab Daddy’s: 9 minutes on foot • Barrier Island Brewing: 9-minute walk (microbrew + do not miss their bar food) • Porch: 12 minutes to spicy bliss—that’s tomorrow-you’s problem. • King and Prince: 11-minute walk or 0.5 miles • Fiddlers: 0.5 miles for cocktails, seafood, and live music • Pier Village (0.7 miles): Georgia Sea Grill, St. Simons Sweets, the lighthouse, fishing pier, and Neptune Park’s public pool and mini golf • 1.2 miles to the Coast Guard Station and East Beach
VACATION RENTAL CHEAT SHEET • Sleeps 6 • 2 bedrooms, 1 Bathroom • Fully fenced backyard with outdoor shower (details above) • Single-level layout—no stairs • Walkable, family-friendly location: 1039 Oceanview Ave, St. Simons Island • Walk to 5th Street Beach Access (0.2 miles) • Pet-friendly St. Simons rental (see rules below) • Smart TVs in living room and twin bedroom • Parking for 3 vehicles • Walk to Palm Coast Coffee, Crab Trap, Fiddlers, and more • Full kitchen with gas range, drip coffee maker, and all cookware • Washer + dryer • Central AC + ceiling fans • Free High-speed Wi-Fi
THE STARTER PACK Just enough to drop your bags and walk to the St. Simons beach. • Dish soap + sponge • 1 roll of paper towels • 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom • 2 trash bags • 2 laundry pods • 2 dishwasher pods
THE FINE PRINT • Private Fenced Backyard • Renter must be 25 or older • Dogs allowed with $99 fee (max 2, 65 lbs each) • No parties, no events, or unexpected plot twists • No smoking, vaping, or lighting anything that reminds us of patchouli—inside, anyway • If you think you might need permission, just ask. We’ve seen it all—and we’re shocked by none of it. • Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 10 AM • Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #105550
WHY EMMONS? Because Normandy Cottage deserves better than boilerplate. We’re Emmons Realty—local, independent, and the highest-rated vacation rental company on St. Simons Island. We answer fast, fix things faster, and don’t charge for things that should’ve been included in the first place. This isn’t a side hustle. It’s our name on the sign.
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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 in the city center and near the beach. St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cannon's Point Preserve and Jekyll Island State Park. Summer Waves Water Park and Massengale Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Neptune Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Saint Simons Island Pier - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
beach near King City - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Getting around
Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Mellow Mushroom - 14 min walk
Wake Up Coffee Company - 3 min drive
Mullet Bay - 13 min walk
Ziggy’s - 4 min drive
Porch - 10 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 3-Min Walk to Beach & Restaurants • Dog-Friendly • Fenced Yard pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 3-Min Walk to Beach & Restaurants • Dog-Friendly • Fenced Yard?
As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3-Min Walk to Beach & Restaurants • Dog-Friendly • Fenced Yard on Aug 17, 2026 start from $350, 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 3-Min Walk to Beach & Restaurants • Dog-Friendly • Fenced Yard?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 3-Min Walk to Beach & Restaurants • Dog-Friendly • Fenced Yard?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 3-Min Walk to Beach & Restaurants • Dog-Friendly • Fenced Yard located?
Located in the heart of St. Simons Island, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and Demere Park. Massengale Park and Neptune Park are also within 15 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Totally enjoyed the stay . . Walkable to everything, the beach, stores, food and sights . . Cozy and comfortable . . Immediately felt at home and great place for the dog highly recommended
Normandy Cottage was a cozy and comfortable stay. We had everything we needed, the beds were super comfy, the property was safe and clean for our pet. We are a family that likes to cook each day, especially breakfast and we had everything we needed. The location was super nice and everything was very safe and walkable. We really enjoyed our evenings on the screened in front porch, having conversation and charcuterie plates. We would definitely stay again!!
Very comfortable vintage cabin well maintained with a homey feel. Pet friendly cabin with fenced yard, pleasant neighborhood and easy stroll to beach and village.
We absolutely loved our stay, It was the perfect place for a relaxing getaway close to the beach and to Al the restaurants.We will definitely return!Lynn
Great location on south end of St Simons near shore, shops and dining.
Katherine M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jarrett P.
Sep 30, 2025
excellent
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:
first time we ever took a pet and t was a great experienceLOVED THE HOUSE
We had a wonderful time in St. Simmons. The cottage is a short walk to the beach and restaurants. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. The fenced in backyard and water hose outside made it easy having our 2 dogs with us. The screened in front porch is perfect for relaxing outside. Alo, big thanks to the Emmons team for returning my laptop which I forgot at the house. We ll be back.
We had a great stay at this charming cottage. The house was very clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. Beds were really comfortable. It really is just a 3-minute walk to the beach—we loved how easy it was to pop over for a swim or sunset. We also enjoyed biking around the area and taking nightly strolls into town for ice cream. Our dog Dolly especially loved the fenced backyard. Would absolutely stay here again!
Our stay was largely great. The only drawback was a house being built next door, and work started around 7-7:30 most days, but that was just bad luck for us. For a small house, it lives big. Big LR and DR, good-sized bedrooms. Fenced yard. It was perfect for our visit to the golf tourney with our dogs, and our hosts gave us good info. It was close to everything we wanted to do, walking distance to all kinds of activities including shops, restaurants, the lighthouse, and the beach, which was awesome! Would definitely recommend.
We love this house. Cute and our 2 dogs get to come with us. Close to beach which I appreciate due to back problems.
Melinda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
Aug 23, 2025
Wonderful Get-a-Way 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:
Everything in this beach house was perfect. Short walk to the beach where we discovered a sea turtle and live starfish. I definitely recommend this house!
Great location close to the beach and the Village. Fenced yard is a bonus for those bringing their four legged family members. Outdoor shower is always a plus!
Louise C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Christin T.
Nov 2, 2025
Cute little place
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We stayed for a week in mid October with our dog. This house was a perfect location. We walked to the beach every morning, cooked meals at home, and really appreciated both the outdoor shower and the fenced in yard.The house has seen some wear but it was clean, well appointed, and on a nice quiet street. We liked it there and would recommend to others.
Wonderful older cottage in a walkable neighborhood. Whole process was easy and the property was actually bigger than I anticipated. Loved the screened in porch. For some reason, the dogs took offense at the size of the fenced in backyard but they enjoyed early morning and evening walks to the beach. Can’t wait to visit the island again!
Our family had a wonderful visit in this charming cottage. We enjoyed staying in an historic, beautifully decorated, and well-appointed home, nestled peacefully among live oaks. When rains kept us indoors, it was a pleasure to just sit and enjoy the house and its screened porch. Would definitely stay here again!
Lovely location, convenient to everything. Quiet neighborhood and nice yard for the puppies to enjoy. Property manger was very responsive through the process.