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Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • Luxury Home

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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

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

Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • Luxury Home

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.

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

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
• 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,606 square feet

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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
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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

Property is also known as

2188-252875

About the area

Located in St. Simons Island, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Bloody Marsh Battle Site and Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cannon's Point Preserve and Jekyll Island State Park. Glynn Visual Arts and Massengale Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with windsurfing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling. Visit our St. Simons Island travel guide
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St Simons, GA

What's nearby

  • Bloody Marsh Battle Site which includes signage, a park and heritage elements
    Bloody Marsh Battle Site
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • At St Simons Island. Great place to view some birds in the winter and great beaches!
    East Beach
    2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Demere Park
    2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Glynn Visual Arts
    2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Chick-fil-A
    6 min walk
  • McDonald's
    9 min walk
  • Starbucks
    8 min walk
  • Wake Up Coffee Company
    7 min walk
  • Ziggy’s
    10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • Luxury Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • Luxury Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • Luxury Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • Luxury Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Heated Pool • Walk to Restaurants • 2 King Ensuites • Luxury Home 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 • Luxury Home Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Maddie M.

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

The cutest beach house mid island!

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Essie H.

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

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy C.

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

Great place in SSI!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dina F.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

2/10 Terrible

Mary V.

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.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hamilton L.

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.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

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.

10/10 Excellent

Ieka J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely love this property. This was our second time here!! Will book again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

CHRISTY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Girls trip

House was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared H.

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

Great House and Neighborhood

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!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

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

Best Trip Ever!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025