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Great neighborhood Studio. 3 minute walk to the beach.

520 College – Walk to Beach Studio - A clean, white facade in a quiet beachside neighborhood just 0.1 miles from the sand. Walk to Crab Trap, Porch, or Pier Village in minutes.

520 College Studio – Smart Space, Big Value - This budget-friendly St. Simons studio packs thoughtful design into every corner, with a cozy bed, clean aesthetic, and full kitchen—all just steps from the beach.

520 College Studio – Full Kitchen - Simple, spotless, and fully equipped. This efficient kitchen has everything you need to cook in and keep costs low—because great vacations don’t require big budgets.

520 College Studio – All You Need, All in One - This cheerful studio proves that smart design beats square footage. An affordable St. Simons stay with everything in reach—sleep, relax, repeat.

520 College Studio – Sweet Spot to Kick Back - Proof that affordable can still feel curated. This comfy corner is perfect for coffee, conversation, or crashing after a beach day on St. Simons.

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2348 sq ft

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Explore the area

Saint Simons Island, Georgia

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
‪12 min walk‬
Saint Simons Island Pier
‪16 min walk‬
Sea Island Golf Club
‪5 min drive‬
Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Great neighborhood Studio. 3 minute walk to the beach.

YOUR ST. SIMONS VACATION HOME
Welcome to 520 College Street Studio—a charming St. Simons vacation rental with its own private entrance, off-street parking, and a location so close to the beach you can hear the screen door slam behind you and be on the sand in minutes. This standalone studio sits just 0.1 miles from the 3rd Street beach access and an easy stroll from island favorites like Crab Trap, Porch, and The King & Prince.

Inside, it’s vaulted ceilings, natural light, and a layout that makes the most of its square footage. The bed is tucked under a ceiling fan. The sofa’s ready for slow mornings. And the kitchen is fully equipped if you decide to skip the lines at Southern Soul and eat in instead. Everything you need. Nothing you don’t.

Whether you’re a solo traveler or a couple who travels light, 520 College Street Studio is the kind of beach rental you let your friends in on—after your trip.

SLEEP IN ON ST. SIMONS
• Queen bed with ceiling fan, reading lamps, and full bedding
• Smart layout with open flow between sleeping, seating, dining, and kitchen areas

ST. SIMONS OUTDOOR LIVING
• Private exterior entrance with no shared walls
• Dedicated off-street parking (please do not block the garage)
• 0.1 miles to the beach
• 0.4 miles to Crab Trap
• 0.5 miles to Porch Nashville Hot Chicken
• 0.5 miles King & Prince Resort
• 0.7 miles to Pier Village, shops, and St. Simons Sweets
• Walkable to breakfast, seafood, coffee, and coastal nightlife

VACATION RENTAL CHEAT SHEET
• Sleeps 2
• Studio layout
• 1 full bathroom with tub/shower combo
• Parking for 1 car
• Address: 520 College Street, St. Simons Island, GA
• Main-floor suite–no stairs. Snowbird Approved
• Smart TV, strong WiFi, central HVAC
• This home doesn’t allow pets, but we do have plenty that do.
• 0.7 mi to Pier Village shops, Neptune Park, Iguanas, and St. Simons Sweets

THE STARTER PACK
Just enough to land, unpack, and hit the 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
• No Pets
• No Laundry Machines
• Minimum renter age: 25
• Primary renter must be present throughout stay
• No parties, no events, and no mystery guests
• No smoking, vaping, or lighting anything weird inside
• Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #105550

WHY EMMONS?
We’ve managed the 520 College Street Studio with care and consistency, just like every home in our portfolio. We’re local, responsive, and proud to be the most-reviewed vacation rental company on St. Simons. If something goes wrong, we’ll make it right. If something goes right, someone made it so.

Property manager

Emmons Realty

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Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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 in St. Simons Island, this apartment is in the city centre and near the beach. St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and Bloody Marsh Battle Site are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shops at Sea Island and Glynn Place Mall. Massengale Park and Neptune Park are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.

Saint Simons Island, Georgia

What's nearby

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 - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Sea Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪St Simons Island Pier - ‬15 min walk
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
‪Brogen's - ‬15 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great neighborhood Studio. 3 minute walk to the beach. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great neighborhood Studio. 3 minute walk to the beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great neighborhood Studio. 3 minute walk to the beach.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Great neighborhood Studio. 3 minute walk to the beach. located?

Located in the heart of St. Simons Island, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of East Beach, Demere Park and Massengale Park. Neptune Park and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Deanna B.

19 May, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Loved the charm and location of the unit. However, when we checked in the smell of mildew was horrific and it felt like the place needed a fresh clean as it felt closed up for a while. Was great to be able to walk to the beach but a little further than we thought to the Village. Will def go back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

GuyLaurie S.

3 Jun, 2024

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

34th Anniversary Trip

It was perfect. We were able to walk to the beach and all the restaurants and even the ice cream shop. The neighborhood was beautiful and quiet. The bungalow was just perfect, very clean and cozy.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Katherine K.

23 Jun, 2024

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

As expected

The vacation rental is a perfect affordable get away for a couple.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George G.

3 May, 2024

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

As advertised

The Vrbo description was accurate…no surprises.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mona A., Atlanta

19 Jun, 2023

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

Great location in a nice neighborhood

My husband and I stayed for 4 nights and had a great time. We brought our bikes and mostly we used them to go everywhere. The beach is only a 5 minute walk and all the shops and restaurants where jus a bike away. We read a previous review that complained about the heat and humidity, but for us, we had no issues at all. The place was clean, cool, and very comfortable. We will be back hopefully soon.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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8/10 Good

william g.

24 Aug, 2023

Enjoyed it

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a good location and had plenty of room. However, if I were to give one recommendation is that the room smells like mildew or could have some mold somewhere in that apartment.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

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6/10 Okay

Henry M.

14 Mar, 2022

St Simons Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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 loved the location but it seem a little stuffy, like we needed more ventilation or the windows that were a little more in working order. It also could use a little more shelving to store items. Over all it was a pleasant stay in a quiet friendly neighborhood.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Hester L.

16 Mar, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Directions need to be clearer, because GPS takes one to the front of the house. The toaster did not work. The wifi worked only half of the time. It took a LONG time to get hot water. But great location, clean place, comfortable bed

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

daniel C.

22 Feb, 2022

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

Mostly Great

First- the not so good: apartment is very dark and the only way to easily let in much light was to open the front door which basically opens to your car & the street. Also, be aware that there is nowhere to sit outside. And, the water… recommend bringing your own to drink. Hot water takes forever to come up and when it does, it smells kind of like glue. But, there is lots of positives about this snug little studio: the bed was by far the most comfortable bed we’ve slept in that wasn’t home. Small, but firm, great pillows too. Kitchen was well equipped with good quality cookware. Excellent Wi-Fi. Good lighting & temperature control. Cute decor. Very clean. Easy walking distance to the beach and restaurants. Overall, we were very happy and felt it was a good value.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Tanya G.

7 Jul, 2022

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Great location!

The check in experience wasn’t smooth. We didn’t receive an access code from the owner on the day of check in, as indicated in the confirmation email. We had to email and make multiple phone calls to the property management company to obtain it. The property owner never sent it to us, so we finally obtained it from the property management company. It was a relief, since it was a 4th of July holiday and we were not sure if they’d even be open. The property itself is comfortable and has everything you need for a few days stay. The beach access is just a couple of minutes walk away. The center of town with shops and restaurants is close too, a beautiful 15-20 min walk. The cottage was clean except for the couch, that had stains and dirty marks. The overall stay was pleasant, as the island itself had a beautiful peaceful atmosphere and a fantastic sandy beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Logan H. H.

1 Jun, 2021

Perfect!!

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: The location for this rental was perfect walking distance from all that you would like to get to in the town. The neighborhood that it is in is also very delightful. The guest house is perfect for a couples stay and has all that you need for a week trip. The property was very clean on arrival and included all the amenities need to be able to cook and clean. The grill was also in great condition which we got to use for a couple of the nights that we stayed. I would definitely recommend this location to any friends or family as well as the main house. Overall this was an extremely good trip and the stay was instrumental in that. I would definitely choose this location again. Some of the cool places that we got to check out were Barrier brewing company, Georgia Sea Grill and we also rented bikes from Two Brothers Bike Company. I would also recommend going to the beach at the Neptune Road or Arnold Road entry to the main beach where the tide is not too high.

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10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

2 Jul, 2024

St. Simon' Cottage

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Michael J.

19 Jun, 2024

A pleasant stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: In a nice quiet neighborhood with an easy stroll to the beach and down town. A perfect/clean place to light for our stay.

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

24 Apr, 2024

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

Quaint

We stayed in this quaint little one room cottage for a week. I think 3 - 4 days would have been better for such a small space, but we made the best of it. Ultimately, we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

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8/10 Good

Hester L. F.

18 Mar, 2024

efficiency short walk from beach

Rating Details: The property manager was more than 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: I stayed 9 days at this property and had a good experience after an awkward start. GPS takes you to the front of the property and directions are not clear to go to the backside of the garage. It was adequate for my needs and quieter than an inn. The internet was in and out, and it took a long time to get hot water. Otherwise great.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L C.

25 Apr, 2023

April vacation

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

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8/10 Good

Noemi N.

3 Apr, 2023

Perfect Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Stayed there for 5 days. Perfect location walking distance to the beach. Enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lane W.

23 Mar, 2023

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

Weekend getaway

Very comfortable. Had everything we needed for a short getaway in a quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

ryan w.

12 Mar, 2023

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

be a handyman

read past reviews they're spot on and have not been fixed even though they say they have. we arrived late at night tired from a long trip, when i opened the door the mildew/ humidity hit me harder than will smith at the oscars. wet walls, bed and pillows. too tired, too late to do anything about it my first night was horrible. a/c unit has a drainage issue dumps moisture back into the room. emmonds said there was supposed to be a dehumidifier set up in the room, that right there should be the clue that something is wrong. they brought the dehumidifier over. i stayed a week humidity inside was north of 80% (gage didnt go higher) eventually it went down to 55% i put candles all over the place and sprayed febreeze on everything daily to make it bearable. ran the bathroom exhaust and dehumidifier 24/7. empty dehumidifier every 3 hrs. ignore the noise they make best you can. shame because its a nice little place and cleaning out the a/c drain is super easy for the right repairman. almost did it myself but im on vacation and i was already doing more than i should have. thankfully the time of year meant i didnt have to run the a/c much which allowed the dehumidifier to catch up i feel sorry for someone in the summer. humidity issue aside it is a nice, clean place in a good location and i would stay there again if issues were fixed. door drap is see thru didnt bother me, people can see in i feel sorry for the neighbors im way past my prime.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

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8/10 Good

Marguerite R.

3 Mar, 2023

Dream Vacation

10/10 Excellent

Erin V.

31 Jul, 2022

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

Perfect

This was the perfect little place for a solo trip to the beach. It had everything I needed and more. Not to mention how close it was to the beach!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

J B.

27 Jul, 2022

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

Perfect!!

Clean, convenient, and perfect in every way! We loved our stay and will be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

22 Jun, 2022

Great Location

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: My college best friend and I like to meet up for a beach trip once a year and this property was Perfect for what we needed. It’s a block away from the beach and we easily were able to walk to the downtown and to The King and Prince. The bed was comfortable and the bathrooms were clean. The studio had a nice little kitchenette, perfect for coffee and little snacks, but we went out to eat for the most part. I do wish the property had an outside shower to rinse off in, but other than that it was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022