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Beautiful, Family/Pet-Friendly, East Beach Cottage

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Driftwood Cottage
Kitchen, everything you need to cook full meals, updated appliances.
Jimmy Buffett- the man, the myth, the legend!
Dining
living room with fireplace and tv

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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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

Beautiful, Family/Pet-Friendly, East Beach Cottage

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
Yes. Please contact owner about Pets.
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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.
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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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Josh T.

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Deb N.

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.

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

Nice pet friendly home

Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan H.

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

8/10 Good

Trey H.

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

Phil P.

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

Susan B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

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

Richard A.

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

St. Simon's

Nice and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

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

Kyle C.

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

Angela V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Beautiful St. Simons

The house was beautiful and it is a great location. A very short walk to the beach. We saw trails of where 2 sea turtles came up and laid eggs. The only thing that was disappointing was that it was advertised that there was a grill at the house. We had to go and buy one.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

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

8/10 Good

Patti F.

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

Juliann P.

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

Friend's Bday

We went to St. Simons and had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful house! It was very clean, had great furnishings and lots of space for 3 couples. It's within walking distance to the beach and is a beautiful easy walk. The house is well stocked with necessities in kitchen and bathrooms. Can't wait to book our next stay there!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Comfortable Beach Escape

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! From communication prior to check in through our check out Gena and Mark were wonderful hosts. The cottage is quite roomy and very comfortable. The kitchen is well stocked and the location was so convenient to the beach. This is a great beach getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Lovely stay!

Gena and Mark were super easy to get in contact with, check in was easy and everything was clean. We had a group of 9 girls and it was the perfect size and and easy walk to the beach l
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don/Pam B.

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

Wonderful Family time and great fun!

Mark and Gena were great! They even dropped by just after we arrived and we were delighted to meet them. The cottage was such and interesting place with, I suspect, many stories to tell. We enjoyed the style of the house and looking at all the decorating. The beach was a short walk and we enjoyed mornings, days and evenings at the beach. St. Simons island was enjoyed by all of our families in different ways. Food was very good and the neighborhood is very nice. We will hopefully be back and will contact Matk and Gena first. Thank you for a wonderful time!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

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

6/10 Okay

Tabitha B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Summer 2022

The property owner was great about responding and even let me know as soon as the cleaning crew said they were done. My big complaint, which was addressed with owner already, was the cleanliness of the house. The only thing I believe the cleaning crew did was change the sheets and if beds were made they didn't change them, had to wash some before sleeping that night. The floor hadnt been mopped in a long time, my grandbabies feet where black from walkimg around barefooted in the house. I had to buy stuff to mop the floor with. The house was very dusty, so if allergies, not the house for you right now. One of the upstairs bedrooms, with twin beds in it, had so much dust on ceiling fan it has blown it all on the ceiling. There also needs to be more towels and wash clothes because there only 10 towels 6 wash clothes with no extra in any closets. The size of the house was great and we loved the screened porch to sit talk at night. The house is in a great location to the beach. My suggestion is fire your cleaning crew and find you a single mom that needs the money, she will do a much better job for the $$$ spent on cleaning fees.(pet deposit included)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Reba C.

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

child friendly

Very child friendly and in walking distance of the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Betsy L.

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

Great Rental

Lots of room for everyone to spread out and have a fun week!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joey A.

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

Comfortable, Roomy, and Pet-Friendly

Nicely located getaway with plenty of room for people and pets of all ages! Lots of places to hang out and relax, both inside and on roomy screened-in porches. Short walk to not-too-busy section of beach, short drive to touristy stuff and public beach accesses. These beaches, and this rental, are dog-friendly, which made our stay a lot of fun. Owners were very accessible and responsive. Would come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gena Churchwell

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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.

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