Pet Friendly and with a private pool!
About this house rental
Welcome to the Seashell Cottage! This single-story 2,200 square foot East Beach cottage is only 5 houses from the 12th Street East Beach access. This family friendly home has all of the amenities you could want: A lovely open floor plan with family room, comfy sun room, screened porch, dining for 10, Pool with spacious pool deck, grilling area, and privacy fencing. The airy master suite has a king bed, direct access to the screened porch for morning coffee and a large walk-in closet (great for the pack-n-play at the house). The guest suite has another king bed and looks onto the courtyard. The large third bedroom sleeps 6 with with two sets of bunk beds and trundles. A full bath rounds out this sleeping area. There are flat screen TV's with HD TV in each bedroom and the family room and DVD player in the living room. Videos, books, cable, WiFi internet service, and games make this cottage feel like home. The fully equipped kitchen with newer appliances adds to the charm and homeyness. The cottage is located 4 blocks from Goulds Inlet and, for all of you kayakers and crabbers, and a few blocks from Bloody Marsh creek. We're about a mile from the Crab Trap and Crab Daddys and about 2 miles up the beach from the SSI lighthouse and pier area, which is packed with more great seafood restaurants, quaint shops, large public pool and mini-golf. Don't forget to bring the pups! This property is pet friendly and will accommodate up to 2 dogs, for an additional pet fee of $150. Any group gatherings and events at this property are limited to the number of occupants (10 persons). Events such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, etc. are not permitted. Bedding Includes: 2 Kings, 2 Bunks Maximum Occupancy: 10 Beach Gear Credit Now Included Hodnett Cooper has partnered with VayK Gear, a beach delivery service provider to offer beach gear rentals to Hodnett Cooper guests in participating properties. Confirm a new reservation with Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals at a participating property with length of stay between 2 – 14 nights, arriving March thru October, and receive a daily credit from VayK Gear towards beach gear rentals during the stay! Use your credit for adult and children’s bicycles, chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, boogie boards, coolers, cornhole and more – the choice is yours!” Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #013860
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Dishwasher
TV
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Reasons to book
Great for pets
Includes essentialsPool, Pets allowed, Kitchen / Kitchenette and more
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(36 Reviews)
3.0
Like some have mentioned: this place has seen better days. Interior needs updating as does the landscaping. There is a small area of concrete missing from the driveway as well. Pool is a nice asset, but small. With that said, it is in a great neighborhood and close to the inlet. Overall it was a good stay, but it probably isn't worth the money; we wouldn't go back.
5.0
Location was great. The home is older but inside was good size to accomodate 10 people if you have teenagers and 4 parents. It was clean. Baths could use updating but were clean. Pool wasnt clean but maintance came to check it out on a Sunday after we called. It was cleaner after he reset timer. I think it may need new vacum but i'm no expert. Had all dishes and towels u need. Priced good for home.
5.0
It was peaceful!!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and in a good location. A few things needed fixing, like the dryer and backyard lights. We called and Joe with Hodnett was very helpful and responsive. I was surprised at the lack of simple amenities. Meaning only one tiny bar of soap in each bathroom and that’s all. Not one additional garbage bag or a few pods for laundry. I realize those are not necessarily included but I have stayed in many VRBO homes and they have always been included. Overall great stay!
4.0
Pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Easy walk to the beach. Located near great restaurants and shopping.
Nice Screenroom, Backyard and Pool. Overall we had a great stay. The house layout is a little odd and the lighting is not great. Couldn't figure out the lights aroundbthe pool. One suggestion: include the yard & pool maintenance schedule in the app. Especially important for those with traveling with Pets. Might be helpful to note the sprinkler timing as well as that was a bit of a shock the 1st day.
4.0
Great East Beach location
Pedestrian friendly neighborhood. Easy walk to the beach. Located near great restaurants and shopping.
Nice Screenroom, Backyard and Pool. Overall we had a great stay. The house layout is a little odd and the lighting is not great. Couldn't figure out the lights aroundbthe pool. One suggestion: include the yard & pool maintenance schedule in the app. Especially important for those with traveling with Pets. Might be helpful to note the sprinkler timing as well as that was a bit of a shock the 1st day.
5.0
The pool was pretty dirty and needs some new lounge chairs
5.0
East beach 2021
The pool was pretty dirty and needs some new lounge chairs
5.0
This house was everything we wanted. Perfect size for me any extended family. Super close to the beach. Perfect sized pool, no too big, not too deep. Kitchen is definitely a little removed, but for our early morning crew, morning coffee didn't wake anyone. Will definitely return.
5.0
My family and I had a great time. This place was a good setup for our combination of adults and kids. The 3.5 year old loved the bunk beds and the master has a large walk in closet that worked great for a pack-n-play. The pool was really nice to have as an option to the beach.
5.0
Great Beach House!
My family and I had a great time. This place was a good setup for our combination of adults and kids. The 3.5 year old loved the bunk beds and the master has a large walk in closet that worked great for a pack-n-play. The pool was really nice to have as an option to the beach.
5.0
Great location, perfect pool
This house was everything we wanted. Perfect size for me any extended family. Super close to the beach. Perfect sized pool, no too big, not too deep. Kitchen is definitely a little removed, but for our early morning crew, morning coffee didn't wake anyone. Will definitely return.
4.0
Nice property and great proximity to beach! Rental was confusing because it’s really Hodnett Cooper. Better to book through them directly because of fees. Also, check in very rigid so don’t arrive early hoping to get in sooner. Yard had some poison oak, and bushes needed trimming. Pool is small but great for what we needed. Leak in pool causing water to drop below pump level. Would recommend a key pad entry. If walking to beach with stuff would recommend going down to Gould’s inlet. Getting through dunes with cart is tough. Water pressure was excellent! Great for pets and kids!
5.0
This property is super comfortable with a very pleasant beach vibe - just the right tone for a relaxing time. The neighborhood is awesome and one short block from beach access. The mattresses are very comfortable! And Hodnett Cooper, the property manager, was so helpful when we accidentally left something valuable behind. I highly recommend both Hodnett Cooper, this neighborhood, and this house.
4.0
Nice cottage on East Beach
Nice property and great proximity to beach! Rental was confusing because it’s really Hodnett Cooper. Better to book through them directly because of fees. Also, check in very rigid so don’t arrive early hoping to get in sooner. Yard had some poison oak, and bushes needed trimming. Pool is small but great for what we needed. Leak in pool causing water to drop below pump level. Would recommend a key pad entry. If walking to beach with stuff would recommend going down to Gould’s inlet. Getting through dunes with cart is tough. Water pressure was excellent! Great for pets and kids!
5.0
Lovely beach house
This property is super comfortable with a very pleasant beach vibe - just the right tone for a relaxing time. The neighborhood is awesome and one short block from beach access. The mattresses are very comfortable! And Hodnett Cooper, the property manager, was so helpful when we accidentally left something valuable behind. I highly recommend both Hodnett Cooper, this neighborhood, and this house.
5.0
This was our first visit to this property and the neighborhood. A really relaxing place with room to spread out. We used every room and the pool area. The house was very clean with comfortable linens. We received lots of communication leading up to the stay and had no issues with check in or check out.
5.0
Beach Getaway
This was our first visit to this property and the neighborhood. A really relaxing place with room to spread out. We used every room and the pool area. The house was very clean with comfortable linens. We received lots of communication leading up to the stay and had no issues with check in or check out.
4.0
Cute rental. Lots of entertaining space. Short walk from beach. Excellent community. We were a bit worried when we arrived. Front curb appeal not the best compared to neighbors but inside made up for it. It was nice. I wished their was a newer coffee maker and they left a few other essentials (paper towels and trash bags).
4.0
Quant Beach House
Cute rental. Lots of entertaining space. Short walk from beach. Excellent community. We were a bit worried when we arrived. Front curb appeal not the best compared to neighbors but inside made up for it. It was nice. I wished their was a newer coffee maker and they left a few other essentials (paper towels and trash bags).
5.0
Great Location
Great House.
Comfortable setting
Had everything we needed
5.0
Fantastic Trip
Great Location
Great House.
Comfortable setting
Had everything we needed
4.0
House was a little dated and there were a few things that were broken and messed up but very minor. House is very well equipped with everything we needed. The layout of the house was perfect for having an infant. Overall great experience great location thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
4.0
Fun weekend
House was a little dated and there were a few things that were broken and messed up but very minor. House is very well equipped with everything we needed. The layout of the house was perfect for having an infant. Overall great experience great location thoroughly enjoyed our time there.
5.0
Bruce Drive
This is a great house for a beach vacation. Plus it had a pool and was dog friendly.
5.0
September Vacation
We really enjoyed our stay! Excellent location and amenities!
5.0
SSI East Beach, great location!
Super location, very close walking distance to beach. The house was older but well kept and great for our needs, especially because it was dog friendly! No window coverings in the main living/dining space which was a little uncomfortable, and the pool was much smaller than how it appears in the picture, but again, the quiet location of this home to the beach makes up for any negatives! Thanks for a nice stay in SSI!
5.0
Fantastic house and location
This house is cozy and beautiful. The location to the beach was amazing and to the shops at SSI. We loved having the pool and used it every day. The only thing we would say was a negative are the beds. They are very hard and uncomfortable so some consideration should be given to replacing them soon. Otherwise, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this beautiful home.
5.0
Awesome place. Pool was a huge plus to our stay.
The house was awesome. Clean, well stocked and plenty of room. The huge TV played Alabama football! Very close to the beach with many accesses to choose from.
5.0
graceful, functional, a pleasure for my family and me
My son said, "Wow, the place is great!" when he came for a few days with his wife and babies. Furnishings are tasteful and functional. All the living spaces are well-proportioned and comfortable. My only gripe is the kitchen lacks a few items: tea kettle, sharp knife. A plus: cottage comes with two bicycles and multiple beach chairs and playthings. I would definitely rent again.
5.0
Wonderful Week at the Sea Shell Cottage
This house has a fabulous location. There are three beach accesses within walking distance and it's within walking distance to the inlet, which has great fishing and gorgeous summer sunsets. Even if walking the approx. three blocks to the beach isn't doable for everyone, each of the beach accesses have parking spots, so it is possible to drive to the beach from the house. East beach is broad and it isn't covered in water at high tide; the waves and the grade are gentle, making it ideal for young swimmers. The beauty of the flora and fauna can't be overstated; St. Simons and East Beach, in particular, are stunning.
The Sea Shell Cottage is an ideal beach house. It has all the amenities necessary for a comfortable stay at the beach. The pool is great for a change-of-pace from the ocean too. We loved the floorplan: the bunk room and another bedroom connect through a shared bathroom (great for parents with younger children) and the master suite is more private at the back of the house. Beth and Adam are extremely responsive and made sure that we were well taken care of, even though all of our needs were already met. Overall, we had a fantastic stay at SSI, and the Sea Shell Cottage was one of the main reasons our trip was so fulfilling. We would definitely stay here again!
3.0
Needs More attention to the Details
Great location. Good house for 4 adults and 5 children. Owners were extremely responsive to the issues. Arrived late evening. Noticed immediately the shortage of towels. Also, huge pee stain on one of the mattresses. Both were delivered immediately the next morning. However, my kids were still disgusted by the 2 inches of dust, cob webs and dirt under the beds where the trendls were. The cleaning crew needs to be more attentive to such details. Not enough utensils. We were a group of 9. The adults waited for the kids to eat so that we could wash and use their forks. Appliances are very outdated. The stove top took 20 minutes to boil a pot of water for pasta and the oven took a really long time to get hot. If planning meals, add another 30 minutes to what it would normally take. The dryer is extremely loud and the two bikes provided are broken. The bathroom faucets also need a lot of work. Extremely difficult to turn on the showe in the master and the guest bathroom just smells old and moldy. Beautiful house with a great location. Obviously a rental property that the owners are doing the bare minimum to maintain.
3.0
Property has plenty of pluses but there were issues.
Pool was full of leaves when we arrived. I had to call the rental agent to make it usable. The dryer is so noisy we only used it when absolutely necessary. Master shower is difficult to turn on and off - whole thing probably should be replaced. We had to call for towels. There were a total of four towels - no wash clothes and hand towels for five people. Property description says there are bikes. They are rustedand cannot be ridden. We rented bikes. On the plus side, rental agent was responsive, AC works good, we liked the floor plan. Unit is clean. Won't stay there again.
3.0
wonderful quiet week
very nice home. the pool is not heated and was ice cold so we did not get to use it while there.
that was the main reason why we choose this place. comfy beds, nice kitchen and great
area to walk to the beach.
4.0
Great house, great location.
The house was in a great area and had most everything we needed. Would definitely recommend this house. Perfect location close to the beach.
4.0
Great location. Quiet. Unique cottage.
First time using HomeAway. It was so easy and fast. Our first grand baby made his entrance so we didn’t spend too much time in this cute cottage but we felt comfortable returning late at night and it’s such a quiet neighborhood. The beach is very easy to get to and it is fabulous. East Beach is extraordinary. The cottage is comfortable, stocked well and nicely furnished. We loved the private backyard with the pool and all the windows. This was a good little get a way.
5.0
A great stay, awesome location
We went to celebrate my nieces wedding so many family members were able to visit with us and hang out. The pool is not heated so we couldn't swim because of the cold weather but we had some great visits to the beautiful beach right around the corner. Great neighborhood for walking and biking. The house had a nice layout and master bedroom is very private. Only problem was an all night light out at the pool which we couldn't figure out how to turn off. House was filled with everything you could need and was decorated beautifully. I would go back in a minute!
3.0
Pictures Misleading
The pictures make the property look nicer than it really is. It's an older home that has been renovated to rent. The furnishings were average. However, it was clean and in a great location. It was a block from the beach and very close to the village and other key locations on the island.
5.0
Well established and very nice
Nice property. Quiet. Just around the corner from the beach. Enjoyed it and would stay there again. Spacious and comfortable .
5.0
St Simons Island Stay
We had a great time. Accommodations and location were fabulous on East Beach.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Saint Simons Island?
The average price for a rental in Saint Simons Island is £188 per night. This rental is £225 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Pet Friendly and with a private pool!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Pet Friendly and with a private pool!. Enjoy the water!
Is Pet Friendly and with a private pool! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Pet Friendly and with a private pool!?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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