3-Min Walk to Beach • Screened Porch • Fenced Yard for Dogs

St Simons, Georgia
$251 avg/night
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

YOUR ST. SIMONS VACATION HOME

Three minutes after leaving Normandy Cottage, your feet can be in the sand. Back at this 1940s St. Simons cottage, the routine is simple: rinse off in the hot-water outdoor shower, turn the dogs loose in the fully fenced yard, and take a cold drink to the screened front porch. Live oaks shade the front yard, and the porch fan keeps the air moving when the afternoon gets warm.

Inside, everything is on one level, with hardwood floors, wide windows, abeadboard dining-room ceiling and open kitchen shelving. There is room for six around the dining table, though Crab Daddy’s and Barrier Island Brewing are both a 9-minute walk when nobody wants to cook.

SLEEP IN ON ST. SIMONS

• Primary bedroom: 1 queen bed, hardwood floors and closet storage

• Guest bedroom: 2 twin beds, dresser and Smart TV

• Living room: 1 queen sleeper sofa

• Sleeps 6 total; 1 full bathroom with a tub/shower combination

ST. SIMONS OUTDOOR LIVING

• Nearest beach: 5th Street Beach Access, under 5 minutes on foot, 0.2 mile.

• Massengale Park, a public beach park: 4-minute drive, 0.9 mile. Coast Guard Station at East Beach: 4-minute drive, 1.2 miles.

• At home: screened front porch with wicker seating and ceiling fan; fully fenced yard with outdoor seating, umbrella table and charcoal grill; hot-water outdoor shower with privacy enclosure.

• Food and drinks on foot: Crab Daddy’s and Barrier Island Brewing, 9-minute walk, 0.4 mile; Porch, 12-minute walk, 0.6 mile.

• Pier Village: 16-minute walk, 0.7 mile, with Georgia Sea Grill for fine dining and Palm Coast Coffee. St. Simons Pier: 18-minute walk, 0.9 mile.

• The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, for weddings and events: 11-minute walk, 0.5 mile.

• Rentals: Ocean Motion bikes, 10-minute walk, 0.5 mile; Seaside Bikes & Carts golf carts, 4-minute drive, 1.4 miles.

• Sea Palms Golf Club, the closest public golf course: 12-minute drive, 5.5 miles.

VACATION RENTAL CHEAT SHEET

• 1039 Ocean View Ave., St. Simons Island, GA 31522

• Parking for 3 vehicles

• Single-level interior; 2 bedrooms; 1 bathroom

• Sleeps 6

• Primary bedroom: 1 queen bed

• Guest bedroom: 2 twin beds

• Living room: 1 queen sleeper sofa

• Dogs allowed

• Fully fenced yard and hot-water outdoor shower

• Full kitchen with dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee maker and cookware

• Washer and dryer

• Central AC and ceiling fans

• Free high-speed Wi-Fi

• Smart TVs: 1 in the living room and 1 in the twin bedroom

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 detergent pods

• 2 dishwasher pods

THE FINE PRINT

• Renter must be 25 or older.

• Maximum occupancy: 6 registered guests.

• Dogs only. A $99 fee applies, with a maximum of 2 dogs weighing no more than 65 pounds each.

• No smoking, vaping, or lighting anything weird inside.

• No parties, no events, and no unregistered or mystery guests.

• Check-in: 4 PM

• Check-out: 10 AM

• Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #105550

WHY EMMONS

Normandy 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.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1088 Sq Ft (101 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Horse Riding Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Tennis On Site Water Park
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village In The City Center Near A Hospital Near A Zoo Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kelly U.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2026

    Stayed Jun 19, 2026

    Great location, quick walk to the beach and loved having our dogs with us! We loved the screened in porch and having the outdoor shower. The cottage could use some updating and TLC. The stove only had 1 working burner. Overall, we had a great stay!

  • Greg G.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2026

    Stayed Jun 6, 2026

    Clean and a great location. Loved the screened in porch! Kitchen could use more lighting.

  • Susan A.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2026

    Stayed May 28, 2026

    Enjoyed our stay! Could walk to every thing! Will stay again.

  • Submitted Jun 4, 2026

    Stayed May 31, 2026

    Everything was great Really enjoyed the screen porch! Would recommend renting a golf cart easier to get around and so fun

  • Barbara C.

    Submitted May 4, 2026

    Stayed Apr 27, 2026

    Normandy Cottage was a cozy and comfortable stay. We had everything we needed, the beds were super comfy, the property was safe and clean for our pet. We are a family that likes to cook each day, especially breakfast and we had everything we needed. The location was super nice and everything was very safe and walkable. We really enjoyed our evenings on the screened in front porch, having conversation and charcuterie plates. We would definitely stay again!!

  • colleen b.

    Submitted Mar 18, 2026

    Stayed Mar 16, 2026

    Totally enjoyed the stay . . Walkable to everything, the beach, stores, food and sights . . Cozy and comfortable . . Immediately felt at home and great place for the dog highly recommended

  • Regan H.

    Submitted Feb 28, 2026

    Stayed Jan 14, 2026

    Great location

  • Kirt W.

    Submitted Nov 28, 2025

    Stayed Nov 17, 2025

    Our stay was largely great. The only drawback was a house being built next door, and work started around 7-7:30 most days, but that was just bad luck for us. For a small house, it lives big. Big LR and DR, good-sized bedrooms. Fenced yard. It was perfect for our visit to the golf tourney with our dogs, and our hosts gave us good info. It was close to everything we wanted to do, walking distance to all kinds of activities including shops, restaurants, the lighthouse, and the beach, which was awesome! Would definitely recommend.

  • Annette G.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2025

    Stayed Nov 13, 2025

    We had a wonderful time in St. Simmons. The cottage is a short walk to the beach and restaurants. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. The fenced in backyard and water hose outside made it easy having our 2 dogs with us. The screened in front porch is perfect for relaxing outside. Alo, big thanks to the Emmons team for returning my laptop which I forgot at the house. We ll be back.

  • Christin T.

    Submitted Nov 2, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed for a week in mid October with our dog. This house was a perfect location. We walked to the beach every morning, cooked meals at home, and really appreciated both the outdoor shower and the fenced in yard.The house has seen some wear but it was clean, well appointed, and on a nice quiet street. We liked it there and would recommend to others.

  • David D.

    Submitted Oct 27, 2025

    Stayed Oct 19, 2025

    Very comfortable vintage cabin well maintained with a homey feel. Pet friendly cabin with fenced yard, pleasant neighborhood and easy stroll to beach and village.

  • Jarrett P.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    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: first time we ever took a pet and t was a great experienceLOVED THE HOUSE

  • Dana S.

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 25, 2025

    This was a great place to stay.

  • David C.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Went for a long weekend. Great shady and fenced back yard was perfect for the dog- a picnic table and chairs made a good spot to drink coffee and let him enjoy some outside time in teh mornings. Screened front porch as a great place to sit and watch passers by. Dont think the house had wifi - unless I missed it, but didn't see a router and saw no access instructions. Hardwired cable TV was fine howeveer.

  • Karen B.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 14, 2025

    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: Everything in this beach house was perfect. Short walk to the beach where we discovered a sea turtle and live starfish. I definitely recommend this house!

  • thomas M.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Wonderful older cottage in a walkable neighborhood. Whole process was easy and the property was actually bigger than I anticipated. Loved the screened in porch. For some reason, the dogs took offense at the size of the fenced in backyard but they enjoyed early morning and evening walks to the beach. Can’t wait to visit the island again!

  • Lauren U.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    We had a great stay at this charming cottage. The house was very clean and the kitchen had everything we needed. Beds were really comfortable. It really is just a 3-minute walk to the beach—we loved how easy it was to pop over for a swim or sunset. We also enjoyed biking around the area and taking nightly strolls into town for ice cream. Our dog Dolly especially loved the fenced backyard. Would absolutely stay here again!

  • Melinda B.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2025

    Stayed Jul 13, 2025

    We love staying here. Close to beach and dog friendly.

  • Lynn O.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2025

    Stayed May 25, 2025

    We absolutely loved our stay, It was the perfect place for a relaxing getaway close to the beach and to Al the restaurants.We will definitely return!Lynn

  • Kenneth B.

    Submitted Apr 28, 2025

    Stayed Apr 20, 2025

    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: Me, my wife, son and two dogs loved this house! Perfect backyard to relax in and let the dogs run around. 5 minute walk to the beach. Inside the house is great! Plenty of seating in the living room for everyone to stretch out and relax after a day at the beach!

  • Jack J.

    Submitted Apr 4, 2025

    Stayed Mar 31, 2025

    Jessica from Emmons Realty was great at resolving some internet and WiFi issues.

  • B C.

    Submitted Jan 24, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    The Normandy cottage was great for my small family trip to meet up with my son who is stationed in GA for the holidays. We had an issue with the front door lock at check in but a rep was less than a minute away with a key to open the door. There was a critter issue brought by the rain, but that was also handled very quickly considering it was the holidays. It is an older home with some water damage and smelled a bit musty because of the rain. Twin beds in second bedroom probably handle children's weight better than adults as the mattresses were very thin and the frames rickety. House was much larger than we expected, lovely furnishings and everything was extremely clean. Location was excellent as it is down the block from the beach, which we enjoyed on the two sunny days we had out of a week of rain. Walkable neighborhood, close to excellent restaurants and shops. Overall, it was a great stay and would probably stay again.

  • Noelle R.

    Submitted Oct 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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: House was perfect size for me and my spouse and our dog. Easy walk to beach and pier area.

  • Chris W.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent spot for two of us and dogs. Very clean, well furnished and great location for walking. Would rent again.

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