Beautiful, Family/Pet-Friendly, East Beach Cottage

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

Explore the area

St. Simons, GA

St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
‪6 min drive‬
Saint Simons Island Pier
‪7 min drive‬
Sea Island Golf Club
‪9 min drive‬
Brunswick, GA (SSI-McKinnon St. Simons Island)
‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Sofa Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to the most family friendly rental on East Beach! You will be 6 houses from the surf and one mile to some of the best restaurants on the island. A short bike ride will get you to the Pier or Red-fern Village. Driftwood Cottage provides you with all that you might need for a relaxing stay. A fully equipped kitchen and basic linens mean less packing for you. Our island and the surrounding area are packed with wonderful things to do outside and our peasant year-round weather allows you do to them all. However, when you do come home to Driftwood, you'll find family games and puzzles, cable TV, DVD, and wireless internet access for your enjoyment.
The cottage is decorated with an eye for unique vintage finds. Located half-way down Bruce Lane on quiet East Beach, one of St Simons oldest, most established family friendly neighborhoods, Driftwood Cottage offers the perfect location for a family vacation or a romantic getaway for two. Scroll down this page for more cottage photos!!
Please check our availability calendar for your dates of interest. (*Please note that home is considered available until 50% deposit is received.) Driftwood is pet friendly. The pet fee is $200 for the first pet and $50 each additional pet up to three pets total.

Property manager

Gena Churchwell

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Yes. Please contact owner about Pets.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. Simons Island

Located near the beach, this cottage is in East Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Simons Island. World War II Home Front Museum and Glynn Visual Arts are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Massengale Park and Neptune Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Captain Scott Owens and Summer Waves Water Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

St. Simons, GA

What's nearby

Bloody Marsh Battle Site - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Neptune Park - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Saint Simons Island Pier - 7 min drive - 3.8 km
Sea Island Golf Club - 9 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, Family/Pet-Friendly, East Beach Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, Family/Pet-Friendly, East Beach Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, Family/Pet-Friendly, East Beach Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, Family/Pet-Friendly, East Beach Cottage located?

This family-friendly St. Simons Island cottage is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and World War II Home Front Museum. Massengale Park and Demere Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Josh T.

12 Apr, 2025

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

Great location and plenty of room.

We loved the location with easy walk to beach and had plenty of room. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

22 Apr, 2025

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

Fantastic location

Visited St Simon's for a wedding and the location of this cottage could not have been better. We were able to walk to the beach wedding on 11th street and then reception, which was right nearby. Cottage was large, had plenty of space and in a great neighborhood, exactly what we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb N.

1 Mar, 2025

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

Great time

Walk to beach was awesome through the dune. Property manager super quick to answer any questions. Great stay

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

3 Dec, 2024

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

Nice pet friendly home

Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

16 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Weekend at SSI

Listing does not accurately describe sleeping arrangements in the big bedroom upstairs ..No blankets ..D/W was disgusting Outdoor fenced area good for dogs No toiletries provided Kitchen needs additional items .. glasses, cutting boardPoor lighting .. porch lighting was 1 light … kitchen also poorly lit ..

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

20 Jun, 2024

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

Heaven

We all enjoyed our stay very much. Definitely plan on booking here next year as well. Beautiful house. Short walk to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Trey H.

21 Aug, 2024

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

Family trip

Our family had a great stay. My two nieces were excited that the bedspreads on the two single beds looked like Bluey and Bingo’s beds. Host was helpful and left clear instructions for everything with check in/out. Walkable distance to the beach even with our 7 month old.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

27 Aug, 2024

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

Fantastic Location

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Plenty of space. I liked how the top and bottom floors each had their own AC Unit. Super convenient beach access. Communication was also swift and clear.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

5 Jan, 2024

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

Great location

The property is perfect for our family; it's walkable to our relatives, and to the beach.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

28 Apr, 2024

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

Short family getaway

Communication with host was great-fast response. Everything was perfect for family of 12. We loved the the outside porch areas and lots of space, beds and seating for everyone. Will definitely want to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

26 Jul, 2023

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

Great Beach House

We really enjoyed our time at this house and beach. The owners were helpful and easy to reach.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

13 Apr, 2023

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

St Simons Trip

Fantastic place - BEST location. Awesome floor plan for those traveling w/ teens or older children.great porches & deck.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

15 Jan, 2024

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

St. Simon's

Nice and relaxing

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

10 Jul, 2022

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

Amazing vacation!

The house was in a great location. Within walking distance to the beach and just a few minutes from downtown. The house was clean and the host was very responsive. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandi M.

29 Jul, 2019

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

FANTASTIC!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house exceeded our expectations and we would most definitely return!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Patti F.

2 Dec, 2022

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

Great location and fun house!

We went to SSI for Thanksgiving with our family. The house is very fun and accommodated a large group. Mark was responsive to questions we had.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil P.

23 Jun, 2024

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

Family Wedsing

In town for a family wedding. Weather was not good for the beach but it was enought games in the house to keep the kids happy. Wedding was great.Thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luigino A.

21 Feb, 2022

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

Excellent, quiet location

The home and host are excellent - eclectic styling, and comfortable. The location is perfect for walking the dunes to the beach or even down to the inlet for salty fishing. The neighborhood was quiet and friendly - lots of 'hellos' and 'good mornings' :)

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

17 Jul, 2017

Family beach getaway

We loved staying here with 2 small kiddos and the grandparents as well! Plenty of room for everyone. Short jaunt to a great beach, very private, well-stocked home! We were so glad to be able to bring our dog too. Screened porch upstairs was so peaceful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

9 Apr, 2019

Exceeded Expectations

If you book this property you will not be disappointed. It far exceeded my family and I expectations. Close to everything important and super clean.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robb E.

15 Sept, 2019

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

Family weekend

In town for a family get-together. Perfect house sleeps 10+ with more then enough room.Walking distance to the beach. Close to everything around the island. Would definitely recommend to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lily H.

25 Aug, 2020

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

Virtual Learning Getaway

We had an amazing time visiting while my older two kids did virtual learning! We were able to have enough space in the house to spread out and enjoy ourselves and then walk to the beach when they finished. The house is absolutely adorable!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dottie H.

27 Jun, 2018

Perfect Gem

This place was just our style. Comfortable, personable, convenient - and with a super responsive owner to boot. We'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

KIM M., Boca Raton fl

21 Jul, 2019

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

Lovely home

What a wonderful family reunion. The house was awesome. Fabulous location. Everything you could imagine was available. Coming again next year. Owners were awesome

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Casey C.

29 May, 2021

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

Great visit - perfect beach house

Two families with a combined 10 guests, had a great visit and loved the house. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare full meals each night, the beds were very comfortable, and we had two great options to get to the beach. The walk through the dunes is beautiful, and we also cycled 5 or so blocks to the easy 15th st public access. I hope we’ll be able to rent here again!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gena Churchwell

Driftwood Cottage is the culmination of a lifelong dream for the Churchwells. A career military family, we have lived and served all over the world for 30 years only to 'come home' to St. Simons. We would like nothing better than to share our little piece of heaven with you. Let us help you plan your next family vacation or couple's get away.

Why they chose this property

As a military family, we moved about every two years for the past 30. One of the few traditions for our family was an annual summer vacation to the Golden Isles (as long as we were stationed in the US as the time). When retirement loomed, we asked the kids where we should go. They said, 'Let's go home to St. Simons!' It was the one place where our vagabond family could truly call home. We had been here on the island a year when the cottage came on the market and Mark and I jumped at the chance to make this beautiful piece of history our own. After several months of renovations and careful updating, it is ready to share with you!

What makes this property unique

Driftwood is a brick two story 1940's beach cottage located in one of St Simons oldest and most sought after neighborhoods, East Beach. Much of the home's original vintage charm has been kept with important modern conveniences added for your comfort. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath charmer offers 2400 square feet under heat and air as well as 2 screened porches (one off the downstairs master and another off the guest bedrooms upstairs), a large deck off the upstairs master, and two patios. There is covered outdoor space for bikes and beach toys as well as an outside shower and a two car garage..
The kitchen is complete with basic appliances, a microwave, and, a coffee pot. There are also full laundry facilities in the cottage. The great room includes custom floors, a working tabby fireplace, a 42' flatscreen, a DVD player, and comfy inviting furniture. Wireless high speed internet is also included as well as family games and puzzles. Four large bedrooms include walk in closets. The master is tropical themed with a queen bed. Two of the guest bedrooms upstairs open onto the best room in the house, the upstairs screen porch! It offers an iron bed and vintage wicker furniture as well as ocean breezes! One of the upstairs bedrooms has a full bed and is decorated with a vintage feel. The other has two twin beds, perfect for kids. The 4th bedroom upstairs is is a large bunk room with a queen and a comfortable pull out sofa and an ensuite.