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Walk to Famous BBQ • Firepit Nights • St. Simons Island Rental

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, offices
Outdoor dining
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Walk to Famous BBQ • Firepit Nights • St. Simons Island Rental

YOUR ST. SIMONS VACATION HOME
Welcome to Drift Away Cottage—a three-bedroom, two-bathroom St. Simons vacation rental with a fenced backyard, string-lit pergola, and more space than you'd expect. The layout is smart: a full kitchen, two living areas, and a big laundry room for post-beach recovery. Inside, it’s freshly styled coastal comfort. Outside, it's Adirondack chairs around a firepit, burgers on the grill, and maybe a second glass of wine under the moss-draped oaks.

You're 1.8 miles from the Coast Guard Station Beach with free parking, restrooms, and a wide stretch of shoreline. Walk 13 minutes to Dulce Dough for donuts, 14 to Monkey Wrench for bikes, or just 11 to Southern Soul BBQ—the place Guy Fieri called a “cathedral of smoke.” Porch, Bubba Garcia’s, and Gnat’s Landing are all within a 3-minute drive.

SLEEP IN ON ST. SIMONS
• Primary Bedroom: Queen bed, blue accents, and private bath access
• Bedroom 2: Queen bed with playful pink walls and personality to spare
• Bedroom 3: Two twin beds with teal pops, bold patterns, and built-in storage
• Bonus lounge: A second living room with TV, games, and room to spread out
• HALO-LED™ air purification system for whole-home comfort

ST. SIMONS OUTDOOR LIVING
• Fully fenced backyard with shaded landscaping
• Covered pergola with dining table and gas grill
• Firepit with Adirondack seating and string lights
• Screened porch with wicker chairs and fan
• Easy off-street parking right up front
• 1.8 mi to Coast Guard Station Beach
• 2.4 mi to Pier Village & Lighthouse
• 0.6 mi to Bubba Garcia’s and Porch
• 0.7 mi to Gnat’s Landing
• 0.5 mi / 11-min walk to Southern Soul BBQ
• 13-min walk to Dulce Dough
• 14-min walk to Monkey Wrench bike rentals

VACATION RENTAL CHEAT SHEET
• Sleeps 6
• 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms
• Address: 220 Tennessee Ave, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
• This home doesn’t allow pets, but we do have plenty that do
• Full-size washer and dryer in vacation home
• Free high-speed Wi-Fi
• Work-friendly layout with dedicated desk
• Full kitchen with Keurig + drip coffee makers
• 2 mi to the King and Prince
• Central heat + air
• Smart TVs

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
• Minimum renter age: 25
• Primary renter must be present throughout stay
• No parties, no events, and no mystery guests
• No smoking, vaping, or experimental aromatherapy indoors.
• Exterior cameras are in use for security
• Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 10 AM
• Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #105550

WHY EMMONS?
Emmons Realty is a local, family-run company that doesn’t believe in shortcuts or copy-paste hospitality. Our homes are clean, our standards are high, and our staff is always just a call or text away if you need anything.

Property manager

Emmons Realty

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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 not allowed

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
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
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

2188-257817

About the area

Map
St Simons Island, Georgia

What's nearby

  • Bloody Marsh Battle Site - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Beach - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Sea Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 3.7 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Wake Up Coffee Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Southern Soul Barbeque - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Designer Home - Close to beach - Walk to Redfern Shopping & Dining pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Designer Home - Close to beach - Walk to Redfern Shopping & Dining?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Designer Home - Close to beach - Walk to Redfern Shopping & Dining?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Designer Home - Close to beach - Walk to Redfern Shopping & Dining located?

Located in Saint Simons Heights, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bloody Marsh Battle Site and Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House. Glynn Visual Arts and Gascoigne Bluff Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Walk to Famous BBQ • Firepit Nights • St. Simons Island Rental Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

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

Wonderful house!!

This was a wonderful house!! It had everything and more that we needed for the time spent there!! Everything was absolutely perfect!! Will be back for sure!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Great Value, Great Location, Excellent Management

The home was large, cozy, and clean. Management’s communication was excellent, and check in was a breeze.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Newton F.

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

Great spot

Great for our family of four. Everything was about 5 minutes away. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry-Anne & Peter M.

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

perfect place!

The cottage was spotless!It had tasteful ocean furnishing, plenty of everything and large airy property. The beds were soooo comfy too. Cannot find any fault at all. Definitely a place if you want a stress free vacay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great spot!

Very clean, nice easy process. The instructions within the house are VERY detailed. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Comfortable accommodations; quiet and private location

Property was exactly as advertised. Very comfortable with many usable spaces for parents and two teenagers. Communication from property manager was frequent and helpful. Property manager was readily available and responsive by text. Provided references on bike and tent rentals and providers who were outstanding
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

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

Good stay

Was a good place to stay but the hard wood floors need to be washed. When we were walking around the house the bottom of our feet and socks got dirty. Other than that the house was very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Great property, annoying notes!

The property was overall very clean, location was great. The notes around the home were quite annoying, as if the people staying there don't know common sense. I understand notes here and there, just not in excess like this.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

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

Comfortable, Clean, and Beautiful!

We loved this house! It lived up to all the expectations we had from the photos in the listing. It was very clean and organized and had everything we needed for our three-night stay. The check-in and check-out processes were simple, the beds were comfortable, and the common spaces were relaxing. The location was excellent; nothing on the island seemed to far away, and we were within walking distance to several shops and restaurants. The neighborhood was quiet and seemed safe. There is an airport quite nearby, so we did see and hear a few small jets fly overhead a couple times, but it was not often and was not intrusive. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Michael L.

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

As advertised

Good but there was a bug problem which the property management people said was typical for this time of year
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend getaway

The property was very nice and clean (although we did kill some large bugs inside).The neighborhood was nice and quite. Also I didn't realize there were NO tv's in any bedrooms. The property had a RIDICULOUS amount of notes all throughout the house. I probably will not be using this rental again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

Stunning cottage! Phenomenal Stay!

The second walking into 'drift away', no matter where one may be coming from, it not only is "picture accurate", but exceeds- in all the beautiful decorated interiors, the time and thought clearly spent by owners etc w/details of EVERYTHING and ALL things in AMAZING perfectly working condition, PRISTINE...AND comfortable and great layout. Much deserved accolades beyond any expectation, which is coming from avid vacation home renters, for many years, all over the U.S. and World. We will be back, as it also was a perfect location for anyone visiting SSI, but for us, a very easy few streets from a nice visit to see my mom and dad who are retired on the island and, gives us great reason to defi Italy come back, and hope to be able to rent Drift Away in the future. (To the owners): Thank you for trusting us in your home. What a gem. Cheers - Alison & Michael
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Great Stay

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 rental was very clean and comfortable for my family. It was close to the shops and restaurants which made the trip very enjoyable.
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10/10 Excellent

Jen T.

Great Short Getaway Trip

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: This home was such a great find in a quaint neighborhood on SSI for our first trip to SSI. The home was very comfortable, clean, and well appointed. The decor was fresh and just the right amount of "beachy/artsy". Our visit was too short to use the firepit and grill space, but it was a fabulous addition to the home with a private fenced backyard. The little screened porch was a favorite spot for coffee and reading/studying. The owners truly thought of everything for a comfortable stay. The distance to the beach was a short drive. We visited both East Beach and Gould's Inlet. Both were very crowded over Memorial Day weekend....not sure if this is the norm for all summer? It was a short walk through the neighborhood to Redfern Village for doughnuts, coffee, and yogurt. We enjoyed our stay and short venture around the island and hope to return to SSI again!
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10/10 Excellent

Stacie M.

great stay!

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: Great Home and another wonderful visit to SSI! The owners have done such a lovely job decorating and The small attentions to detail made the stay so enjoyable. The side yard was perfect to relax after biking and walking on the beach. The neighborhood is friendly, quiet and convenient to so many shops and restaurants. We will be back!
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10/10 Excellent

Erika M.

A Great Girls Getaway!

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 house was the perfect setting for our girls getaway. The location of the house was so close to everything whether we were doing some shopping, going to the beach, or getting dinner. The outdoor area was perfect for charcuterie and chatting by the fire. We had the best 5 days!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Check in

The only hiccup in my check in process was I did not receive a code before arriving to the house. I spoke with an after hours call center and they remotely unlocked the door for me. She informed me that someone would call me within the hour with my code. I did not receive that call. I attempted to call the after hours center again with no response. I began to text the after hours. Shortly after I received a call from Kathleen. She had some issues with her phone. She was super accommodating and helpful with me getting a code. Soon after that I received a text from Bryan, the manager. He was great and helpful with assisting me also. For the inconvenience, he delivered a gift card to the residence. I was on St Simmons for a law enforcement conference. My last class was on Wednesday from 8:30 until 10:30. I knew checkout was at 10:00 and I knew I would not make it back in time for check out, I spoke with Kathleen about the issue and she accommodated me with an extra hour. Everything with the house and management was great....will definitely rebook with them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry N., Kenner, USA

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

Nice house

Very clean and up to date. Small bathrooms. Convenient to all of St Simon Island.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck H.

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

5 day weekend

This was a last minute trip. We tried to contact owner to check in the following day, but no response. Had to stay at King and Prince and book two days out. Trip Advisor not set up for next day check ins apparently.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trina P., Hahira, Georgia

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

Perfection

We will rent here again. This house was super clean and beautiful inside & out. We loved grilling and sitting under the lighted outside area. We spent a good amount of time outside sitting, reading and in fellowship. It is walking distance from everything - food, shops, groceries. The pictures on VRBO are great, but it is better when you actually see it. Perfection! One of our best vacations.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L., Atlanta, GA USA

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

Perfect beach cottage!

So many thoughtful details! Loved the backyard fire pit and the screen porch. Exactly what we wanted. Would def stay again. Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lavonia T.

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

Vavation

It is a very nice little house. Enjoyed the back yard area. It is the first time in renting a home that we were expected to buy our own supplies.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy T., Acworth GA

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

Loved the decor!

My husband and I were very pleased at this property. Nicely decorated and comfy!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl O., Hillsboro,MO

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

Just as pictured.

Beautiful place. Book it you won't be sorry.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Long weekend family stay

Went for a quick family beach weekend, house was clean, well kept and comfortable would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022