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Dog-Friendly Cottage by the Beach with Private Pool, Pool Spa, & Free WiFi

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A heated pool
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
TV, DVD player

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12219 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog-Friendly Cottage by the Beach with Private Pool, Pool Spa, & Free WiFi

Secret Garden Oasis

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Escape to your perfect St. Simons Island oasis, where relaxation and adventure await! Nestled in a lush garden setting just around the corner from the beach, this charming home is ideal for families and small groups of friends looking to unwind in style.

Cool off in your private enclosed yard, complete with a refreshing dipping pool and cascading spa, perfect for lazy afternoons in the sun. While the kids explore the treehouse and create new adventures in the garden, the adults can whip up delicious meals in the chef’s kitchen, recently renovated with top-of-the-line appliances, sleek new cabinetry, countertops, and flooring.

As the evening winds down, gather for games and movie nights and then sink into one of the three king beds, each fitted with brand-new, ultra-comfortable mattresses. The primary suite also features a Smart TV, so you can end the night with your favorite show.

From peaceful mornings by the pool to fun-filled beach days just moments away, this beautiful retreat offers everything you need for a memorable St. Simons getaway. Book your stay today and start making memories!

What’s nearby:
This home is perfectly located in St. Simons, just around the corner from the 5th Street beach access point. You'll be half a mile down the road from the St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum, the St. Simons Pier, and all sorts of aquatic fun and miniature golf at Neptune Park. And all along Ocean Boulevard are a number of wonderful restaurants and eateries with something for every taste.

Things to know:
Free WiFi
Local, baby equipment rental services available
Gourmet kitchen with a professional-grade GE Monogram range with six burners, a grill, and two ovens
Please note that the pool is a 10' x 14' dipping pool
Dog-friendly
Snowbird-friendly
* Please note that pool and pool spa heat is available for an additional fee of $40 per day plus tax. It takes one full day to heat.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us. The pet fee is per stay and ranges between $150 and $200, depending on the bedroom count, and will apply for each additional dog.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 3 vehicles.



Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

Property manager

Vacasa of Georgia

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,360 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: Dogs only. Max of 4.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
41029

About the neighborhood

Map
St. Simons Island, GA

What's nearby

  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Neptune Park - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sea Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Simons Island Pier - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brogen's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Dog-Friendly Cottage by the Beach with Private Pool, Pool Spa, & Free WiFi have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Dog-Friendly Cottage by the Beach with Private Pool, Pool Spa, & Free WiFi pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dog-Friendly Cottage by the Beach with Private Pool, Pool Spa, & Free WiFi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog-Friendly Cottage by the Beach with Private Pool, Pool Spa, & Free WiFi?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog-Friendly Cottage by the Beach with Private Pool, Pool Spa, & Free WiFi located?

Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of East Beach and Saint Simons Island Pier. Massengale Park and Demere Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Dog-Friendly Cottage by the Beach with Private Pool, Pool Spa, & Free WiFi Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 71 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10

So close to the beach and an easy walk to the village. Home was clean and has lots of charm.

10/10

Great home with plenty of space. Fantastic outdoor space with nice dipping pool. Would definitely stay at again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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2/10

Our stay was short. 3 nights,
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10

Good location - close to town and beach. VRBO photos of property need to be more current. Exterior lighting entering/exiting the home could be brighter - missing bulbs. Heated spa/pool could be warmer. Musty smell upon entering property home most times. Missing the weber grill that was in backyard photo. Wouid have wanted to grill outdoors a night or two. Lighter fluid was located below sink so where was the grill?Oven did not heat up!! What’s the trick??
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10

Great location, just as described! Beds were comfortable. Lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10

This was great for my husband and I. The location was perfect and the house itself was really cool. I loved the pool and the stained glass throught the house. This is an older home and the charm shows through. If you're looking for modern, you'll still get some of that with the design choices.
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10/10

Beautiful home with enough room for the extended family. Outside is definitely an oasis!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10

Loved the house, location and area. Kids loved the pool and hot tub. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10

Secret Garden Oasis was a fabulous dog-friendly beach house in a perfect location close to everything St. Simons Island has to offer. There was plenty of space for everyone and the beds were all comfortable. We did have a slight issue with the main TV but Vacasa staff were super quick to respond and offer assistance. This is an older house with so much southern charm and the dipping pool was perfect for cooling off after the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10

Location is so close to beach! Clean with a large living room area. Kitchen is large and great for cooking!! Loved the big window that opens to pool. Hot tub and pool were amazing for a big crowd. Our only issue was hot tub and pool were cold for two days even though we paid for heat. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10

This house had everything we needed for our family vacation. Big, well equipped kitchen. Plenty of space. Heated pool and spa. Excellent location for the beach and dining.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10

House was nice and accommodated our needs! Close to beach and great location! Watched fireworks on the 4th from beach!! One room did have a double and single bed that sits on floor. Upstairs has AC unit only for one of the sleeping areas. Can get hot in the other sleeping area! Outside could be cleaned up more, but it was ok! Loved the open kitchen, dining and living area!! Very spacious!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10

Not good. The yard is overgrown and needs love. The pool needs drained and cleaned. The furniture in the common living area is old. The tv in the LR didnt work. The wifi didnt work. The management compamy doewnt qork. The front door needs a serious replacementm good luck with this rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10

The old house charm, bead board/wainscoat. The tiny pool. The house layout, location, and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10

Wonderful home layout with comfy beds. Needs new living room furniture. Close to beach, but be prepared for loud neighbors. Pool is dirty from yard vegetation. Overall, needs better cleaning and some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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8/10

This home was perfect for our multigenerational family vacation, including two young toddlers. Very clean, beautifully decorated and in a convenient location to the beach and local shops/restaurants. The home could use some love/maintenance on some things like antique doorknobs and sliding doors that would stick or fall off track, but it was otherwise very well-equipped!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

6/10

We easily fit 2 families into the house, great sleeping arrangements. We enjoyed the kitchen and living space, but exposed outlets, broken widow’s nest with no access (though it looked like it would have been amazing), promise of a heated pool in January but having nothing, and missing windows, tv remotes, and backyard issues (shade lining was covered in debri, playhouse covered in moss) just left us wishing we could have enjoyed what was promised to us more.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10

House was beautifully decorated and appointed and extremely clean. Great location, easy walk to the beach and shops and restaurants. Kitchen was easy to cook in and we used pool and spa more than I thought we would. The only thing I would point out is that the room with the double and two singles consists of bunk beds, including a top single that is shorter than a standard-sized single mattress and the double and other single are on the floor. It worked well for our teens/older kids and would be perfect for little kids, but adults would likely be uncomfortable there. Speaking of comfort, the mattresses and bedding were extremely comfortable (not something I would have expected in a rental).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

4/10

No response from Vacasa or Host the whole week we where there. I’ve spoken to a manger and sent pictures hoping for a refund.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10

Wonderful property. Plenty of room for our group of 6 adults and 6 kids (ages 2 thru 15). 1 block from terrific beach access. Less than ¾ miles in either direction from fantastic food/brewery/shops. We stayed Friday to Friday around Memorial Day and only wish we had booked more time. The house is older but really well organized and ridiculously clean. It could use a few minor updates, shower heads specifically. The heated hot tub/pool was perfect for our group with cooler weather still lingering. The decking, fans and lighting around the pool all need some work. But I believe the property manager is aware and trying to make improvements. We loved the property and wouldn't hesitate to spend another week there!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

6/10

Overall the experience was easy and pleasant. The online pictures are very,very old because the place was not as bright as they show. The yard and house had ivy overgrown everywhere. Yard absolutely needed some tending to. I read from other vacationers back in sept of this year noting the over grown foliage and it definitely wasn’t attended to. We have pictures to prove what we are talking about. Great location a little fixing up in yard and this place would get a 5star.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022
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8/10

Arrived after dark and house quite hard to find. Once we did enjoyed the rest of our time there. The kitchen was great for all to gather round the island to munch and chat. Dining table was also great for us to gather and play games all evening. Downfall was I paid for the spa/pool to be heated and when I emailed asking the temperature for each the email response was spa 103 degrees and pool 76. Spa was never warmer than the pool which I’m not sure was 76 degrees even before we had rain. That being said only kept the adults out of the water but the kids did enjoy. Several lights were out making some rooms very dark. The beach is literally just around a corner and several restaurants and shops within walking distance. The village less than a mile away. Fun island to visit.
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8/10

The great sides of the property are that the location is wonderful and on the quiet side of ocean Ave. The beach access is right there. The house is well laid out and very comfortable. There are great restaurants within .3 miles, and more in the village... All walkable. The hot tub and plunge pool are great. The bad side is that it needs some TLC. Most plates and cups are chipped. Deck boards are rotten and seconds away from giving way. The fence is falling down. There are cracked and loose tiles in the bathroom. The tank cover of one of the toilets was broken and glued back together. Not deal breakers, but the property could use some attention.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10

House is absolutely adorable and laid out well for multiple guests. Nicely equipped and very spacious for a big crowd. My only compliant would be that it is in need of electrical updates [lights flickered when you plugged anything into any bathroom outlets] and some minor repairs. Master bath tile in toilet area is literally cracked, loose from the floor, and comes up when you stand on it, which is unavoidable to use the toilet. It actually almost cut my foot so I wore shoes every time I went in there. Master shower doesn't even fit the space. Guest bath tp holder fell off the second anyone barely touched it, same bedroom door handle almost fell off...It would have been nice to had some beach chairs and a cooler, as we flew in from Nashville and didn't have any. We spent out days at the Sea Island Beach club and for the money, I would probably just stay there next time. Other than those small things, it is an adorable house and walkable great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10

Booked this place 8 months in advance. The phone number given to contact the host is not a working number. Inquired 3 different times about having the pool heated. Didn’t get an answer back until the day of check-in. Right before check in, we were told the downstairs a/c was not working. Everything except one bedroom is on the bottom floor, so essentially the entire house was without a/c for the entirety of our stay. NO A/C! we were given a couple cheap box fans and a small portable a/c that was useless. The “heated jacuzzi” that I paid extra for, was barely warm. 85°. The ceiling fan in the living room has a big sign that says “fan is decorative only”. This seems to be what the host does with any item that doesn’t work—instead of getting it fixed. We were told on our first day that the a/c was to be fixed ASAP, and that it would probably be done before we checked in. Come to find out, the host got a few estimates to fix the issue, but the estimates were “more than they were willing to pay”, so we went without a/c for the entirety of our 5 day stay. There was a tarp suspended over the pool for shade. It had so much debris/broken tree branches/dirt on it that it was sagging down about 2 feet over the pool at the lowest point. The pool was also FILTHY. The house water was shut off for 24 hours at one point too. We couldn’t shower/use bathrooms that day. Last day I found roaches in the master bathroom also. I wish I had more space to write. DON’T STAY HERE.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024