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The home was exactly as it was was described. Very clean and comfortable and perfect for our large group of 10.
The perfect spot on SSI
by Joan
We booked the property for a week long family trip. Total of 9 people ranging for 70s - almost 2. The house had everything that was needed plus some. Loved the majority of the rooms had king beds! The location could not have been beaten! Couple minute walk to the beach and downtown. Kids and adults loved to be able to jump in the pool to cool down or before dinner.
Family get away
by Caroline
A large and spacious house. Open living, dining and kitchen area. We enjoyed it all. It is a big space for three couples, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The walk into town is short and pleasant. We enjoyed cooking around the large kitchen island. The kitchen is full of pots and pans to cook whatever you want. We also used the charcoal grill we found in the garage one night, cooked steaks out back. Beds are very comfortable. We didnt use the pool nor the beach, which is just a block away. We would enjoy a return visit when the weather is more cooperative . This is a wonderful house and location on a quiet street.
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by Laurie
This house was exactly what we needed for our group of 10. It was beautiful, clean, and spacious. The location was also perfect. I replied recommend this house to anyone!
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by Rachel
Its a beautiful, spacious and sun filled house. There is a beautiful front porch with rockers for relaxing and a screened-in back porch with a big dining table for outdoor dining. Its the perfect house for large family gatherings!
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by Wendy
The lighthouse was the perfect stay for our family of 8! The location was perfect being 1 block from the beach and 2 blocks from town. Everyone felt like they had their own private space with spacious bedrooms and en suites. The common area was large enough for our family to enjoy our time together in the kitchen, dining area, or living room. The kitchen was stocked with all the appliances we needed, and we appreciated the option to use the laundry as well. We thoroughly enjoyed the front porch during the evenings! Only thing missing was an option for recycling, otherwise the home was everything we expected.
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by Molly
What a wonderful home to spend some quality family together. Our family certainly enjoyed every minute of out stay. The home was roomy for our group with plenty of games for the kids.
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by Holly
My family and I truly enjoyed ourselves and be back again if available. Thanks for a great weekend.
The house was all that we expected it to be!
by Kelvin
We loved our stay at Watermark! The house was extremely spacious and comfortable. We especially loved the open floor plan upstairs and the deck and pool area. We paid to get the pool heated and it was well worth it. The beds were also very comfortable. The house was within walking distance of the beach, lighthouse, and village and easy drive anywhere else. Would definitely recommend staying here and we would likely stay here again!
5 Stars!!
by Ivonne
we had a wonderful stay at Ryans Lighthouse. plenty of room, clean location is excellent. we walked to the beach and into the village within 5-10 min. Screened porch and pool were ideal and great space to enjoy fun with the whole family. Thanks for the great memories we will have forever!
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by Amy
The beach house was everything we wanted for a 4 night getaway. It was huge for 4 adults but gave each couple plenty of privacy as well as nice space to share. Ryan was easy to communicate with & quick to respond to our questions & comments. The house is in a nice, quiet neighborhood with easy walking distances to downtown & the beach. We hope to stay again in the future.
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by Deb
Our family had a great time at your home. The heated pool was a hit with the whole family. Being so close to the beach and the downtown area was great. We walked the beautiful neighborhood every day. It was great to be able to bring our furry friends. There was plenty of room for everyone. The kids especially enjoyed the upstairs bunk room. We will definitely rent again.
Great House close to the beach and town
by Carol
Great - I booked online around April & paid in 3 payments thru September which worked great for our family. I called in September & received helpful check in info via email immediately.
We loved the house & location was close to sea palms (wedding venue) & beach.
by Gloria
Very nice place to chill out and relax
3 days of relaxation
by Norm
9 girlfriends that have known each other for 20+ years had a 3-night getaway here, and everything was fantastic! We enjoyed it and would definitely come back. Thanks for the great stay!
Girls weekend getaway
by Grant
When searching for a summer beach vacation, it was important to my family to be together but for us to all have space to spread out when needed. This home really accommodated those needs! The bunk bed room was perfect for the kiddos downstairs & the rest of the bedrooms were very spacious. We enjoyed cooking in the lovely kitchen almost every night & playing in the pool during the hot days. It was a short walk to the beach & the main downtown area which was amazing! If you are going to explore St Simons with your family, I definitely recommend this home!
Perfect Getaway to Explore St Simons with my extended family
by Mary Lou
Really enjoyed the house???.as advertised in every way.
Wonderful
by David
The property was overall great! Good quiet neighborhood! Very conveniently located to the Village and amenities!
Good Family location
by Gene
This property is extremely clean and professionally managed. Our large group was able to be both together and separated. The location was perfect - a quick walk to town on a lovely tree shaded boulevard, and less than 5 minute walk to the beach. We enjoyed sunrises on the 9th Avenue beach and were entertained by dolphins each morning. The pool area was very private and well maintained. The property manager was very swift to respond to a minor problem. We all agreed we would stay here again. The property and its amenities made our stay easy and enjoyable.
Perfect house and location.
by Lisa
A beautiful house, and a lovely stay! Ryan was very communicative during the whole stay and was quick to help if any issues arose. Thanks Ryan!
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by Traveler
Our stay was amazing! The pool was a hit and the beds were very comfy. Tons of space. Communication was very good with our contacts and they respond very quickly. Thanks for making our stay enjoyable and memorable!
Absolutely loved it!
by Karen
My family and I spent the first week of the new year relaxing in Ryan and Crystals St. Simons home. There were 10 of us total, including 5 boys ranging in age from 17-20, my senior parents (in their 70s), my sister, my husband, and me. Notwithstanding the age range and range of interests, everyone stayed comfy and happy. The home is laid out perfectly, in that it allows for socializing or privacy, whichever suits its inhabitants for the moment. The home is not on the beach, but it is an easy walk. A previous reviewer stated that there are beach views from the front porch which Im confused about, as there are not, which is completely fine, the home isnt advertised as having beach/ocean views. There is plenty of parking and no neighborhood or neighborly drama. We had a great, relaxing vacation. Thank-you Ryan and Crystal!
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by Traveler
The house is very spacious and clean. We visited in February, but the backyard, porch and pool are very nice! It looks exactly like the pictures they posted. The location is perfect. Walking distance from the beach and a number of restaurants and stores. This house would be great for a family or big group. Check in is very easy too! We had a great experience. Thanks Ryan and Crystal!
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by Traveler
We loved staying here. The landscaping out front and in the back add such a happy, beachy feel so that this house is so lovely to come home to. Inside, the living area is really spacious, perfect for relaxing in or playing with the kids, and feels fresh. We occupied the two bedrooms on the main floor and the upstairs bedroom - all were clean, pretty suites with their own bathrooms and privacy. The pool is the perfect size for a group. My daughter loved it, and the porch swing in the front of the house and the backyard. The fact that we can walk to the beach and restaurants AND three different parks made this location really unbeatable. Ryan was super responsive even when I messaged him after 9pm trying to figure out the television - he was very patient with me! I can think of absolutely no draw backs to staying here - it was a wonderful vacation in every way.
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by Traveler
Beautiful, spacious, and high end house in a great location. We had a 3-year-old, infant, and a 5 adults and it was perfect. Everyone had their own space. My 3-year-old had a great time swinging on the front porch, swimming in the pool, and at the beach. Everything was extremely clean. We had to contact Ryan to get the pool cleaned because of a storm that hit He was very responsive and accomadating. We cant wait to come back to this great home!
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by Traveler
We really enjoyed our stay here. We stayed during the week, and the island was beautiful and relaxing. The beach house had everything we needed. Tons of towels, pools toys, beach toys, etc. We would definitely recommend for anyone else, especially with kids. The house is within walking distance to the public beach access and the village. Perfect for a relaxing getaway!
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by Traveler
Loved the island the beach was wonderful to walk or ride bikes- super fun village with lighthouse, pier, restaurants, and shops. The house is within walking distance to all of it!
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by Traveler
We rented the house with 7 adults and 2 kids for Spring Break and couldnt have been happier with our choice. The house is walking distance to the village with lots of little restaurants and also walkable to the beach. The house is beautiful and very spacious and open- looks even better than pictures. My kids loved the upstairs "kids room" with the bunk bed setup. We opted to heat the pool and it was a nice toasty 88 degrees for the kids. Also the owner is so responsive and helpful. Overall I would definitely recommend this house to anyone coming to SSI!!
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by Traveler
This is a very gorgeous upscale family friendly home. We were a group with toddlers and infants. Our toddlers really enjoyed playing in the open living area and screened porch. We fired up the grill and barbecued. We all played in the pool, walked to the beach and village. The house exceeded the expectations of five different families. Every room was well stocked and all the beds were comfortable. Ryan N Crystal communicate and stay in touch from the beginning to the end and were very accommodating. We would definitely love to come back.
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by Traveler
It was perfect for our family getaway. The location is great and the house has the a great setup for a family vacation.
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by Traveler
This was my familys second visit to this beautiful beach house! Ryan gave very quick responses to any questions I had. Hes really a fantastic host. House is perfect location. We love the swing on the front porch, the waterfall into the pool, and all the decor! The dining table fit all 9 of us at one time. Great house for children. Well be coming back again next year!
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by Traveler
This is a huge space that fit our needs perfectly for our family reunion. Seven adults and five children (two adults couldnt make it) were able to spread out nicely, and we especially enjoyed the screened in porch overlooking the pool. My 94 year old Mom was able to sit out there and enjoy the fresh air and watch the kids play in the pool. Adirondack chairs and other chairs were quite uncomfortable though.
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by Traveler
Ryan N Crystals beach house was centrally located near the village and the beach. We easily walked to both! My children thoroughly enjoyed their pool and all the pool toys at their home for our use. The house was decorated simply and tastefully with a great open floor plan. We absolutely loved it and would stay there again. I would recommend the house for couples or families.
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by Traveler
This house, host, and St. Simons really exceeded our expectations. We were an extended family of 12 and spent a week at Watermark. Fantastic location and amenities - very comfortable and easy for our whole group (ranging in age from 1 to 64 years old!). Easy walking distance to several playgrounds, great beaches, and places to eat/drink/shop yet no noise at night from music in the village. The pool was really nice and we spent a lot of time in that in addition to swimming at the beach. House has everything you could want from bikes to toys to comfortable bedding and spacious kitchen. Second dishwasher was really nice for a large group. Everything was just as the listing says, if not better. Owners were extremely easy to work with - very responsive in communications and thorough & prompt about answering even the smallest questions. A wonderful place to stay -- would definitely recommend!
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by Traveler
Perfect spot for a family vacation!!! Super close to the beach and town. Loved the pool and "party deck". Ryan was very helpful as well.
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by Traveler
Amazing home and location. Great home for up to 5 couples ...very clean, conveniently located in a safe area, near beach and shops. Open concept and Chefs kitchen for party prepping and entertaining. Lovely patio. High end quality home with great amenities.
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by Traveler
I live on Saint Simons Island but was looking for a large place to accommodate my wedding party for the weekend of the wedding. Ryan truly went above and beyond to make sure my group had an awesome stay. He was quick and responsive to every message and took care of every problem (we had a hurricane come though a few weeks before my stay) so I had less to worry about leading up to the wedding. Im really looking forward to renting with Ryan the next time Im looking!
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by Traveler
We are just leaving a fabulous family vacation at Ryan N Crystals. The house was even better than the pictures, the pool and outdoor area were beautiful, and the location was perfect. We are already planning our next trip back! Thanks for all of your help and accommodating ways!
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by Traveler
This home is lovely, spacious, clean and just a short walk to the beach, shopping and dining. Our family of 12 had a great stay here and enjoyed bedrooms that offered king beds. The kids loved having a private pool. The beach was beautiful and uncrowded. We enjoyed lots of natural wildlife in the ocean-including frequent dolphins. Golf carts are available to rent but should be reserved early as they sell out quickly. Ryan (the owner) and Heather (the property mgr) were very responsive and helpful. Overall, a great stay.
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by Traveler
We stayed here for a week with our daughters and their significant others (+ one baby). The house is beautiful and the 4 king sized beds were great. The pool is absolutely lovely with lots of floats. The house is a 5 minute walk to the beach where we spent every morning. Due to the Covid-19 issues we could only enjoy a couple of outdoor venues but we did do carry out from The Porch (great Nashville style hot chicken) and Southern Soul BBQ. We also enjoyed the outdoor area of Barrier Brewing for happy hour. Overall the house is exactly as pictured and was extremely clean. We would definately book again!
Beautiful St. Simons Home
by Audrey
Wonderful place with a pool near the beach! Pretty easy walk to a few nice restaurants / bars. Ryan was an excellent host and was very responsive. Check-in was a breeze. Would certainly stay here again
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by Traveler
Great house, great location.
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by Traveler
Beautiful home!
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This house is amazing!!!! We were there for a low-key bachelorette weekend and it was perfect. I would recommend this to anyone and will consider staying there again in the future. It would be great for large families as well! Its a close walk to the beach and to the village. I love going to a place where I barely have to use my car and this is exactly that! It didnt hurt that the weather is wonderful either.
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by Traveler
Beautiful, clean space with a great pool and super comfy beds! Perfect for an extended family get away!
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by Traveler
Very spacious, great beach cottage vibe. Close to the village ! St Simons fireworks from the front porch !
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by Traveler
Everything exceeded out expectations. We could not be happier on choosing this home. We hadnt left yet while we were already starting to plan out next stay here. Even with is being a little cooler this time of year (we came from weather below zero so this really was perfect) we had a blast in the heated pool and being so close to the little shops down town. The bikes were a plus, I cant remember the last time I road on a bike and I had a hard time staying off them! literally wanted to bike every where every chance I got. Lastly so impressed but your customer service and quick response. Please keep doing what you guys are doing because I can honestly say our experience was stress free!! Thanks again!
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by Melissa
Great stay! My family and I enjoyed our time together. The open concept really fed into a great time together. We would definitely stay here again.
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by Traveler
Ideal central location close to Pier Village, restaurants, and conveniences. Plenty of room for a large family or group of friends to spread out and kick back. Modern kitchen and baths. Walk to the beach in less than 10 minutes; there are beach chairs and umbrella in the garage.
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by Traveler
The most amazing house!! Ryan made the whole process of reserving, checking in and checking out so easy. We would definitely recommend, and return to this house. The living space was large enough to comfortably accommodate the 12 people in our group and still offered private space. The kitchen was well-equipped with appliances, dishes and cookware. Everything, the bathrooms, the beds and all living areas were very clean and comfortable. Awesome location! We were able to walk to all the happening places in the area yet the house is situated in a quiet neighborhood. The perfect place to come home to after a long day of shopping or a night of dancing. Great place, Ryan!
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by Traveler
Absolutely beautiful space for our womens ministry retreat. The house was perfect for 10 adults and we had ample space to sit together around the table, in the living room, and on the back porch. The beds and sheets were so comfortable too. Bring comfy shoes and walk down to the restaurants and lighthouse.
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by Stacey
Its a great place for a family gathering. It is close to the shopping/dining area and the beach and in a quiet neighborhood
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by Lani
This house was perfect for our needs! Our family was hoping to find a place where we could all stay together, and this house was perfect. The screened in porch was so pleasant charming. The kids loved the pool. There were lots of spaces to spread out, but still be together. You could tell there was a lot of thought that went into making this house work for large groups. We celebrated my moms 70th birthday by surprising her there, and we could not have picked a better house or location. We loved it all!
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by Traveler
We truly enjoyed spending Christmas here! The living space is much larger than it appears in the photos. The kitchen is amazing - the perfect place to prepare Christmas dinner together. The screened in porch was great, as well. The property is centrally located - just as promised!
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by Traveler
This is a beautiful house in a GREAT location! Ryan was very helpful because we were trying to figure out check in with the possible hurricane, and Ryan was quick to respond and accommodating. I would love to return and stay in this house again soon!
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by Makayla
This is a beautiful house and a great space for a big family or several families. A great location as well- we were able to walk to the pier, restaurants and to get coffee in the morning. A great vacation for us!
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by Amanda
This place was exactly as advertised. It was close to the beach and also restaurants and shopping. Kids playground are nearby. We had a wonderful week. There are a few items that future renters should be aware of: There is no door between the master bedroom and the toilet. Wifi cuts in and out. And, the dishwashers are old and do not clean very well. I suggest you rinse the dishes thoroughly before putting them in the dishwasher.
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by Sam
Ryans house was beautiful! It was perfect for our big family. I would highly recommend it. Ryan was very helpful with accommodating anything we needed.
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by Emily
Beautiful house that was accurately described including the proximity to the beach, playground, tennis and basketball courts and the downtown area. We had 8 adults and 6 children and had plenty of room and activities for everyone . The host was very friendly and extremely accommodating and very quick with responses throughout the whole process. The previous tenants had turned the pool heater on and caused some issues which were immediately addressed and remedied during our stay . The town of St. Simons was quite charming . We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will return again. Thanks again !!
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by Kimberlee
My family had a great time here. The house and location are wonderful. We would definitely come back.
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by Tim
This was our first time traveling to St Simons and let me tell you this house exceeded all expectations! Very cozy with that Southern Charm we were looking for. It is so nicely decorated, clean and in a PERFECT location to the shops, restaurants and beaches. We had a golf cart delivered to the house and rode around town on that all weekend. Highly recommend this home and Ryan was very easy to work with.
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by Cassie
We had an awesome time! Some great family time! Your house is a great place for families to get together and reconnect with each other. The house is beautiful and a great floor plan. All the beds and bedding were very comfortable and outstanding!!! We enjoyed and got a lot of use out of the heated pool! We enjoyed the pool a great deal!!! St Simons Island is a beautiful get away place and very beautiful!!!!! We drove around the island, went shopping, enjoyed the pier and the beach, went to the library and toured the lighthouse and museum, walked the beach, and also talked to several of the locals that were born and raised here!
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by Susan
Ryans house is a perfect location for a family get away. We had a wonderful time with our family. There was plenty of room to spread out. Kids loved the pool. It would be nice to rent his home again. Ill be sure to check it out when we are in the area next time. Thanks for allowing us to rent your home!
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by Julie
Great time, large house for my large family. We rented the large house for everyone to stay in for my sons wedding that took place at Sea Island. It was a fun time!
Great location! Close to all activities on the island.
by John E.
Great home! We have a big family (16) and the layout of this home was perfect. Back yard deck and pool weĂ¢â‚¬â„¢re a big plus. Management was terrific!
Wonderful Home for a big family!
by Michael M.
This was a lovely home and truly was exactly as the pictures portrayed. The owner responded quickly with our minor concerns. Our family enjoyed our stay immensely!!
Watermark, a hallmark of St. Simons
by Stacey M.
Great value for large home close to East Beach and Pier Village on St Simons Island. Plenty of bathrooms, modern kitchen, back yard pool and second floor screened porch overlooking back yard. The property manager was very quick to repair one small problem during our stay.
Excellent roomy SSI vacation home
by Joan G.
Our family had a wonderful time at Warermark. Close to the beach and the Village. We all loved the pool. Owners were easy to work with and the house is absolutely beautiful. We are picky about beds - we all slept comfortably without any trouble. We look forward to coming back next year!
Our favorite vacation spot
by Shanda V.
My family and I (six of us) went down to St. Simons for 5 nights at this lovely home. From the moment we walked in the door, I could feel all the stress fall off! It is a gorgeous home, decorated with calm colors and beachy themes. The bedrooms and baths are spacious and were a perfect fit for each of us. We loved the great room and kitchen table that seats 8 where we could have easy access to both the kitchen and the TV. The outdoor screen porch was lovely to sit and relax in the Adirondack chairs. We enjoyed both morning coffee and evening drinks out there. We would have had our meals outside on the gorgeous dining table but it was a little chilly that week so we ate indoors. The kitchen was well-stocked and had everything we needed. St. Simons is a fun place to walk around. You can walk to the village and the pier from there or drive it and park. We spent one day where we walked to the beach, which is only a short distance and enjoyed it so much. It was not crowded or too busy at the time we went between Christmas and New Years. We enjoyed this home so much and look forward to coming back to St. Simons again.
Beautiful, Spacious beach house with relaxing charm, minutes from beach
by Michelle N.
great location, spacious, great fit for our family Overall, everyone in our adult family reunion celebrating our parents 65th wedding anniversary, thought the accommodations "exceeded expectations". We were very thankful for this place. The great room was activity central. We were able to get 10 chairs (our whole group) around the dining table. While the weather was not right for pool season, we did use it! Most of us walked to the nearest access point to the beach and enjoyed walking it (at less than high tide đŸ™‚ The weather for the weekend was close to perfect. God blessed our family with sweet parents who have been good examples to us, with loving sibling relationships, happy times as a family, and this was the most recent highlight of life "together" - though we live miles apart.
Great location, spacious, great fit for our family
by David
This was an amazing house that accommodated our party of 12 most comfortably. The house was exactly as pictured; spacious, clean and well-stocked with appliances and amenities such as shampoo, soaps and such. The check-in check-out was easy, and the location was perfect! It sits in a quiet neighborhood that is within walking distance of all the attractions on the island, including shops, restaurants, the lighthouse museum and the pier. Ryan was responsive in our communications and accommodating. I would recommend this house to anyone wanting a spacious, clean and convenient place to stay when visiting St. Simons.
Great Place on Saint Simons!
by Pam
