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Charleston-style cottage w/ lovely decks, steps to the beach & pools

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TV, DVD player, books
A heated pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8173 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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Saint Simons Island, GA
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sea Island Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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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.

Charleston-style cottage w/ lovely decks, steps to the beach & pools

True Knot Cottage

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Beautifully and conveniently located only 225 steps from two community swimming pools and the gorgeous shores of East Beach, True Knot Cottage offers a glimpse of St. Simons Island at its best. This classic-yet-modern home was designed in the style of Charleston's side-porch cottages, providing a wonderful atmosphere full of Southern charm, elegant finishes, and cozy living spaces. You'll be able to walk to the pools, the beach, and the community sundeck each morning, and easily return home for lunch prepared on the gas grill or in the fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Sip cold glasses of sweet tea beneath the ceiling fans on the side porch, spend the afternoon people-watching in rocking chairs on the front patio, and catch unforgettable sunsets on the third-level observation deck.

What’s nearby:
This home is part of the Coast Cottages at St. Simons Island, which sit just a few steps from two pools, a sundeck, and an oceanfront pavilion on the sandy shores of East Beach. When you're not swimming, building sandcastles, or walking the beach at high or low tide, you'll be an easy bike ride (or an an even quicker drive) from the St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and the many attractions of Neptune Park, both of which are less than two miles southwest. Take out a kayak for the morning, tee off at the Seaside Golf Course less than three miles west, and sample a variety of restaurants that await on Ocean Boulevard.

Things to know
Free WiFi
Full kitchen
The beach is walkable at high or low tide
The pool can be heated upon request! 72 hours notice is required and a pool heat fee of $40 plus tax per day must be paid prior to check-in.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 2 vehicles.
3 days notification is required in order to heat the pool. A fee of USD 40 per day must be paid prior to check-in to purchase pool heat for your stay.


Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our customers tell us they can't get enough of this cottage's great location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from World War II Home Front Museum. Features include a water park and laundry facilities. The cottage offers a kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from World War II Home Front Museum and 4 minutes on foot from East Beach
Charleston-style cottage w/ lovely decks, steps to the beach & pools offers its guests a water park. Charleston-style cottage w/ lovely decks, steps to the beach & pools also features barbecue grills and laundry facilities.

This St. Simons Island cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Vacasa of Georgia

Languages

English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

General

  • Unit size: 1,860 square feet

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

Rules

For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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 and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Charleston-style cottage w/ lovely decks, steps to the beach & pools Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Lindsay M.

We recently stayed at this home for our vacation. The location was great—just a short walk to the beach and pool—and the home offered adequate space for our family. It was also well stocked with beach gear and kitchen essentials, which we appreciated.That said, for the price we paid, we expected a much higher level of comfort, cleanliness, and hospitality. The home was outdated in style, and we were instructed not to set the AC below 72, making it uncomfortably warm at night and resulting in poor sleep. The master bedroom had only two flat pillows for the king-size bed, and the sheets were stiff and scratchy. Towels were stained, and many furniture items, bedding, and decorative pillows also had visible stains.All TVs were older models with only basic cable—no streaming or smart TV options—which was disappointing during a few rainy afternoons. The remotes were sticky and taped together. There was a cabinet of games, but most were incomplete and disorganized. No coffee was provided, and the “stocked” toiletries were half-used, old, travel-sized bottles.For the premium price, this rental simply didn’t deliver. Basic expectations—like cleanliness, coffee, usable toiletries, and a comfortable sleeping environment—were not met. While the location was great, we would not return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christi L.

Coast Cottages

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Allison H., Marietta

Liked: Cleanliness
My tablestakes for a beach condo: very clean, kitchen appliances function, plateware/glassware plentiful & useful. Love the adequate cleaning supplies/trash bags and bathroom toiletries. Lovely, functional ACMattresses felt good with ceiling fans for air circulation. Wifi worked fine.Felt safe.Kudos for extras: Spacious with functional furniture; awesome kitchen space for hanging out. Covered porch is wonderful with great furniture. There are no stairs to the beach, which is very close and makes for an easy walk. In summary, would re-book.The only reason I don't give 5 stars is the lock situation, which I assume they know about since the directions included with playing with how far you put the key in the lock. We spent so much time trying to lock the house/ unlock the house and clearly they know those locks should be replaced, or re-keyed with a better quality duplicate. Since we encountered leaving and re-entering the house multiple times a day, you can imagine the frustration.Other than the lock, the house is beautiful, location perfect, and inside is wonderful for a beach stay.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Philip E.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renae C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Coastal Cottage

We stayed there for a long weekend to go to a family members wedding. The house was a perfect fit for my husband, me, and our kids.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ania A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C., Macon, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house & location

It was a great house for us in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

True Knot for a second stay

We loved true not four years ago and we still love it this time around. It is the perfect size for our family of five. You cannot beat the proximity to the beach and the wonderful heated pool. The house was very clean and beautiful. It is an idyllic place to stay, and we will come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall getaway

This is a most excellent property in a superb location with convenient access to all of the island. We look forward to a return visit
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas A.

Liked: Cleanliness

True Knot Late October 2023

We have stayed in this cottage before. It was very nice but we noticed some "attention to detail" issues since the last time we stayed. Bathroom shower drain slow...carpet had sand spurs still in it which are hard for vacuum to remove. Clothes washing machine would not cycle. Other than that, it was a wonderful stay and the weather was Chamber of Commerce perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

Great location with our cottage being only a short walk from the beach and pool. The home was easy to access and easy to find. We especially enjoyed the three outdoor seating areas. We had kids of all ages and the spaces were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Britton H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beware of broken glass!

This property is gorgeous and close to the beach. We arrived on the island early and when we pulled into the restaurant where we were eating lunch we were texted that the house was ready. We drove right over and were unloading our luggage when we heard someone open the front door of the home. A very rude woman yelled that we couldn't be in the house. When I informed her we'd been texted that it was ok to check in she argued with me. I showed her the text we had just received. She still acted rude and defensive. She said she wasn't sure the house was ready. I said "well can you verify with whomever texted us?" A member of our party who had to use the restroom after the long drive informed her that the toilet paper had the paper indicating at least that bathroom had been cleaned. The woman was still unfriendly and suspicious with us and we informed her we'd go eat and return so she could check out the house. I should have called the rental company then. When we returned 90 minutes later she wasn't there but a member of our party stepped on broken glass as we readied for the beach. It made a deep gash in her foot. Several towels in her bathroom were filthy and there was sand all over the floor. I reached out to the rental company and was told to send pictures. We did, but instead of getting an apology we got a message on my cell that said the lady was just there dropping off parking passes (which is a lie because they were there when we arrived) and that we wouldn't be receiving any refund. I didn't necessarily want a refund, but maybe an apology for the rude way we were welcomed and for my friend getting hurt.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

melissa c.

Liked: Cleanliness

All the creature comforts and more!

I rented the True Knot Cottage for a recent work trip, and it turned out to be the perfect home away from home. Everything about the home was comfortable and clean, and the community and its amenities (including the beach!) were everything I needed to be productive, inspired, and relaxed. VRBO made the entire experience of finding and reserving the house as easy as it could possibly be.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Beach Getaway

Wonderful and spacious Charleston style home just steps from the beach. Amazing porches and decks. Nice private beach access and the home had everything we needed for a relaxing and fun getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S., Hamilton Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous weekend

The house was beautiful, spotless and so taken care of. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

It was a great place to stay. Quiet community and easy access to the beach. My family and I loved it.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

The home is beautiful and spacious. It is in a fantastic location. The beach is only a few minutes away by foot with your own private access to the beach and only a couple minutes drive to get “downtown”.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Clean, well situated and great WiFi!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Kim F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Needs a few updates

Right front burner on stove didn’t work Lock on master bath is backwards U can get locked in bath. Faucet drips in sink in first floor
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Penny W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

We were at True Knot Cottage for my son's engagement. Had a wonderful time and the house was amazing! The text communications were so helpful. Thanks for everything! Looking forward to next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Teresa B.

Mixed review on True Knot

Overall it was good . Location and beach abd pool amenities good. Bathrooms are older and had mildew and cheap shower curtain liners . I suggest owner updates bath tub/ showers . Fabrics were also worn and dirty in living room. Next time I would look at this more carefully and rent a newer more updated unit. Also I called and tried to get some answers in advance about checking in and never got any call backs. I had to also hold for 25 min to get anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation ever

The house reminded me of my beloved Charleston and was so comfortable for our family of 4. My kids loved riding their bikes everywhere, playing in the pool and riding in the golf cart. The weather was perfect. What a blessing the whole trip was! Thank you for a much needed change of pace.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

bill h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice week

Great place to relax
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet beach getaway

The property was everything you could hope for in a beach house. The interior layout was great and we really enjoyed how the house was decorated. The neighborhood was charming and the pool and entrance to the beach were so convenient. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sherbrooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Beach House

We fully enjoyed our stay! This home is so cute and comfortable, and such easy access to the beach and town! The porch is a great place to unwind and it came with everything we needed! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020