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Turtle Retreat - 17 Orchard 5 BR New Construction - St. Simons Island

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A living room with a fireplace, two blue armchairs, a woven ottoman, and a framed painting on the wall.
A two-story house with a front porch, a wooden fence, and a well-maintained lawn.
A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and a coat rack.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a TV, a sofa, and a window with shutters.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, and pendant lighting.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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St. Simons Island, GA
  • Place, Bloody Marsh Battle Site
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Gascoigne Bluff Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Blue Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

4 Single Beds

Office Bedroom

1 King Bed

Pink Bedroom

1 King Bed

Primary

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Blue Bedroom En Suite

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Powder Room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Primary Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Hall Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

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About the area

St. Simons Island

Saint Simons Heights, a neighbourhood in St. Simons Island, is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cannon's Point Preserve and Jekyll Island State Park, while Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House and Glynn Visual Arts are cultural highlights. Massengale Park and Neptune Park are also worth visiting.
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St. Simons Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Bloody Marsh Battle Site - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Gascoigne Bluff Park - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sea Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Certified Burgers and Beverage - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ziggy’s - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Turtle Retreat - 17 Orchard 5 BR New Construction - St. Simons Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Turtle Retreat - 17 Orchard 5 BR New Construction - St. Simons Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Turtle Retreat - 17 Orchard 5 BR New Construction - St. Simons Island?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Turtle Retreat - 17 Orchard 5 BR New Construction - St. Simons Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Turtle Retreat - 17 Orchard 5 BR New Construction - St. Simons Island located?

Located in Saint Simons Heights, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House, Bloody Marsh Battle Site and Gascoigne Bluff Park. East Beach and Glynn Visual Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Consistently great as always. Kate (home owner) is an absolute pleasure.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay and the house was perfect!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
Thanks so much, we hope to see you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay so much. The house is beautiful. We especially enjoyed the spacious kitchen. Host is very responsive and everything was straight forward. Also very clean. Book with confidence!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us, and i hope you come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 3rd stay. Absolutely the best rental property and convenient to everything.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2026
Love having you!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was fantastic! The home was beautiful and perfectly located, making it incredibly easy to get on and off the island. It was just minutes from the beach, great restaurants, shopping, and everything else we wanted to explore.The house itself was spotless, exceptionally well maintained, and thoughtfully stocked with everything we needed—from dishes and silverware to paper towels and other everyday essentials. It truly felt like a home away from home.The host was outstanding—friendly, highly communicative, and always quick to respond to any questions we had, making the entire experience seamless from start to finish.I would highly recommend this property to anyone visiting the area and wouldn't hesitate to stay here again on a future trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2026
Thanks so much Jason, we hope you come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to Pigeon Forge, awesome bedroom and shower spaces.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 4th stay at this property and once again, perfection. The communication with owner is great. The house is perfect for multiple families or a big family. Plenty of space and convenient to everything Sea Island has to offer. Look forward to next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2026
We likewise look forward to next year!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

Turtle Cottage was perfect! Great location, extremely well equipped kitchen, more than enough towels, beautiful decor, would definitely stay there again. St. Simon Island is delightful too.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Mar 2024
Thanks so much for staying with us. We’re glad you enjoyed our home and beautiful SSI!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always a wonderful stay

Kate is a wonderful property owner, always enjoy this house.
Stayed 17 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great house for our golf trip. The communication was great with Kate! We'll certainly use it again on our next trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us. I’m so glad to hear it worked out well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

MDW Stay

Great house, very clean, conveniently located, and the owner was accommodating and made the entire process easy. Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house, super clean!

Loved this house. Great location, super clean and plenty of space for a family to spread out!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

The property was beautiful and very well appointed! Communication with the owner was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Apr 2025
Thanks so much for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Very nice, well decorated and clean. Highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place; nice location

very nice and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thanks so much for staying with us! We’d love to have you back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property

Well equipped kitchen, well cared for property; nice amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2024
Thanks so much for staying with us. We’d love to have you back! Kate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

This house is great for kids and families. Close to everything. Great fenced in back yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

Owners and management were very communicative, property was very clean and exactly as advertised. We love the mid-island area because it's close to wonderful restaurants and shops. Thanks Kate and Stephanie!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House and Kate are great as always

Everything always as advertised
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfection

I can’t say enough about this property and the team that manages it. House was absolutely perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jan 2025
We hope to see you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful home! Inviting and spacious home, pristine clean, great location for restaurants, shopping and sightseeing. Wonderful communication with host! We have stayed at many homes and this home is one of our absolute favorites! Thank you very.much!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2024
Thanks Kathy for your kind review. We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kate is the best host

We've stayed here a few times, but this time was particularly impactful because of how wonderful the host was... super responsive, helpful, and very accommodating. thank you Kate
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Beach House!!

We really enjoyed our stay this past week! Communication was extremely clear about everything that we needed for our stay. As someone who loves to cook, there was everything that we needed to prepare our meals, including spices! The house is very centrally located, extremely spacious, exactly what you would want for your stay on Saint Simons. We will definitely rent this house again the next time we return to the island.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2024
So glad you enjoyed your visit and we’d love to have you back! Kate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful St. Simons House

We enjoyed our stay here at this wonderful home on St. Simons Island. It was the perfect size for our family of 6. Spacious kitchen with everything you would need to cook or bake during your stay. The decor in the house was all new and so cute. It was close to restaurants, grocery stores and the beach. The owner made the checkin and check out so easy. We will definitely stay here again when we return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2024
We’re so glad you had a great visit. Hope to see you back! Kate
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

We had evacuated here from Hurricane Milton and we couldn’t have asked for a better time. We loved the island and will be back for sure. The house is beautiful in a very nice friendly neighborhood! The owner/management was very responsive and helpful. Would definitely recommend 10/10 ! 🙂
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
We’d love to have you back!! 😊
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