Experience the ultimate beach retreat at Blue Heron Cottage, nestled in the heart of St. Simons Island. This newly constructed two-story haven boasts a spacious open concept floor plan with a chef’s kitchen, perfect for preparing meals and creating memories with family and friends by the private pool or on either of its porches.
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4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10242 sq m
Popular amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger
YOUR ST. SIMONS VACATION HOME Welcome to Blue Heron Cottage, a St. Simons vacation rental built for families, foodies, and barefoot mornings by the pool. Located on a quiet street just minutes from the island’s best eats, this newly built beach home has a private heated pool, two king suites, a custom bunk room, and walkability that’s hard to beat.
You’re less than half a mile from Southern Soul BBQ (featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives) and Dulce Dough Doughnuts—the best doughnuts in the Golden Isles, full stop. Get there early—they sell out fast. They also do great coffee and mimosas, so whether you're jump-starting the day or just trying to survive breakfast with teenagers, you're in luck. You’re also a few minutes’ walk from Redfern Village, where you’ll find casual eats like Gnat’s Landing, oysters at Wolf Island, and a wine-lover’s gift shop you didn’t know you needed (Wine Body & Soul—yes, that’s really the name).
Inside this beach home, you’ll find coastal finishes that whisper, not shout. There’s a chef’s kitchen, Smart TVs in all four bedrooms, and plenty of space to gather—or escape the group chat entirely. Outside, it’s all about poolside naps, screen porch hangs, and forgetting your car exists. The home has a 240V NEMA 14‑50 outlet for Level 2 EV charging.
SLEEP IN ON ST. SIMONS • First Floor King Suite – King bed, Smart TV, tray ceiling, private en-suite with walk-in shower and dual vanity • Upstairs King Suite – King bed, Smart TV, desk nook, built-in shelving, private en-suite with walk-in shower and dual vanity • Upstairs Guest Room – Queen bed, Smart TV, closet, remote work area • Upstairs Bunk Room – Two custom-built bunk sets with 4 XL twin beds, 2 desks, and Smart TV — a family-friendly layout that still feels high-end
ST. SIMONS OUTDOOR LIVING • Private heated pool (with optional cooling) for year-round comfort • Screened porch with cushioned seating for breezy afternoons • Rocking chairs on the front porch • Tucked on a quiet street with parking for three—no parallel skills required • .2 miles to Southern Soul BBQ (4-minute walk) • .3 miles to Redfern Village (8-minute walk) • .4 miles to Dulce Dough Doughnuts (8-minute walk) • 1.5 miles to Barry’s Beach Service (bike & beach gear rentals) • 1.6 miles to Coast Guard Station beach access • 2.2 miles to Pier Village and the St. Simons Lighthouse
VACATION RENTAL CHEAT SHEET • Sleeps 10 total across 4 bedrooms • 2 king suites, 1 queen bedroom, 1 bunk room • 3 full bathrooms + 1 powder room • Smart TVs in every bedroom • High-speed Xfinity WiFi + YouTube TV • Full-size washer + dryer • Work-friendly layout with dedicated desks in two bedrooms • Address: 115 Circle Drive • Walkable to top restaurants, gift shops, and sweets • Beach is bikeable or a 5-minute drive • EV Charging available at home (Details in Fine Print Below)
THE STARTER PACK Just enough to land, unpack, and hit the beach. • Shampoo, Conditioner, Body wash • 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 • Check-in is at 4 PM. Check-out is at 10 AM • The pool is heated and can also be cooled • A $200 fee applies for pool heating, covering up to 7 days. • This home is pet-free, smoke-free, and event-free • There is a doorbell camera at the front entrance for added peace of mind • 240V NEMA 14‑50 outlet for Level 2 EV charging. Guests will need to bring their own charging cable • Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #105550
WHY EMMONS? Blue Heron Cottage is managed by Emmons Realty, the most-reviewed vacation rental company on St. Simons Island. Locally owned, family-run, and always a call away. We want your vacation to feel like fireworks—but run like clockwork.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Pool/Spa
Heated pool
Private pool
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
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
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
Heated pool
Kayak
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
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 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
About the area
Located in St. Simons Island, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House and St. Simons Lighthouse Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cannon's Point Preserve and Jekyll Island State Park. Summer Waves Water Park and Glynn Visual Arts are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails. Visit our St. Simons Island travel guide
Is Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger located?
Located in the heart of St. Simons Island, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bloody Marsh Battle Site and Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House. East Beach and Glynn Visual Arts are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • EV Charger Reviews
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Such a good location!! Just a few miles from the beach, but center of the island so close to all restaurants. The cutest private back yard with a great pool. Well stocked and decorated so cute.
Blue Heron Cottage: Coastal Getaway on St. Simons Island
we truly enjoyed our stay, everything was so clean/beautiful, accommodated all our needs. loved the neighborhood, lots of things in walking distance. truly enjoyed the clean pool, my grandbabies also. we needed this, been threw a lot these past months. We will do this one again. Thank You Blue Heron Cottage
We enjoyed our time at this lovely home! Clean, beautiful, and everything was as pictured although the pool felt a bit smaller than in the images. Our only complaint was that they don't provide much as far as necessities to get you started. Bring trash bags, dish sponge and towel, and detergent! You'll have a great time!
Jimmy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
Dina F.
29 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house, cute area
The house is gorgeous, upscale, clean, and stocked with shampoo/conditioner, hand soap, beach towels, books/games/puzzles and a very small supply of toilet paper, paper towels and clothes/dishwashing pods.
Pool is on the small side but the heater works very well, which is great since it's not that warm there in March.
Within walking distance of a grocery store and unique restaurants/shopping. Drive to the pier/beach.
The biggest room for improvement is the communication with the property management company. They're quick to respond and friendly, but they don't know much about the property and since there's no sheet/book that explains anything about the house/area we were in the dark on the TVs (not straightforward and didn't all have YT TV), pool, appliances, trash, rules, etc.
On day 3 when we told them the pool cleaning robot was full of leaves, they said it was our job to empty the unit/skim the pool daily. Happy to do that but we should have been informed and given instructions when we arrived.
Also, prior to arrival when we asked we were told the house didn't have things like beach towels, games/cards, soap so we packed, checked and paid for an extra suitcase filled with these things. But when we arrived, the house fully stocked with everything we lugged here and more. Hassle and waste of money.
All in all, the house is outstanding and the area is walkable and fun, but as a frequent renter of vacation houses, we're just used to better customer service.
Dina F.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Mary V.
20 Apr 2024
Lake Heron Cottalge
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was very clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This home is simply the perfect set up when traveling with a family. Our family spent our first Spring Break on St. Simons Island and at the Lake Heron Cottage. We are frequent travelers and often rent homes to stay in both in the US and Abroad. It was peak season with highest rental rate which is to be expected. What we were shocked by is the lack of communication and resolve given by the rental company and property owner. A shower on the second floor was leaking through the bath vent on main level and we were scolded for calling at an inconvenient time as well as told to point the shower head down or don't use the shower as resolve. This is the FIRST time ever we were given such an unbelievably unexceptable solution of any property we stayed in. When we are investing top dollar for a vacation property, we expect everything to work and if it doesn't, some form of a solution or compensation. One of our children is 6'2"and needless to say, he couldn't fit under a shower head pointed downward. There was no apology, no offer of reimbursement actually, no resolve. Very disappointing in addition to the fact, this home will experience a mold problem shortly. It was such an unfortunate end to a situation that could have been resolved so much better.
Mary V.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Hamilton L.
13 Aug 2024
A Great Place To Stay On the Island
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:
Very nice house. Pool is excellent and private. Clean and modern. What a dream.
Hamilton L.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
24 Aug 2023
My expectations were slept off their feet.
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 has to be one of the most luxurious vacation homes in the entire state of Georgia. The pool blows every other Saint Simons pool I’ve ever visited out of the water. The home is elegant, yet couldn’t be more comfortable. Someone seriously put a lot of thought into this. There are little work spaces all over the house if anyone needs to get some work done. I couldn’t have been more impressed. My family stays with Emmons Realty all the time. They never disappoint, but this house is special. Not to mention, super close and convenient to everything you’d want on the island. Thanks again guys. We will be back.
Photos don’t even do it justice! The house was so perfect for my bachelorette trip! Everyone had tons of room, no stress! The planes were super noisy, but if you can ignore it like we did, then it was great! Response from the realty team was so great. I would 100% recommend and come back!
We have been to St. Simons many times and this has been the best house. The house was very clean, and it was great having two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms so my elderly mother could stay downstairs and we could have privacy in a bedroom upstairs. The kitchen was well stocked, so we could prepare breakfast in the mornings. The neighbors were also great! The only minor issues were the pool and airport noise. This is the closest we have stayed to the airport, so we didn't know it was that busy! However, it wasn't noisy to the point where we couldn't sleep or were awakened at night. The pool's heater was on, and unfortunately, it wasn't fixed until the last full day of our stay. Despite those minor issues, we will definitely be staying there again!