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Pet Friendly | 500 feet to East Beach | No Host Fees

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Living area
Living area
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Saint Simons Island, Georgia
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sea Island Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, GA (SSI-McKinnon St. Simons Island)
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Pet Friendly | 500 feet to East Beach | No Host Fees

Welcome to Bide-A-Wee Bungalow at 1729 1/2 Bruce Drive on Saint Simons Island, managed by Emmons Realty. This 2-bedroom cottage is a cozy place for up to 6 people, and it’s just a block away from the beach.

When you step inside, you’ll notice some cool modern art on the walls which gives the place a unique feel. The living room has a sleeper sofa for extra guests. There’s also a TV here to catch up on your favorite shows.

In the bedroom, you’ll find a comfy queen bed and another TV. The bathroom has a walk-in shower which is nice and refreshing after a day outside.

The bunk room, along with the new bathroom and sitting area featuring a television, is a recent addition to the home.

The kitchen might be small, but it is mighty - having everything you need to prepare a vacation's worth of meals. There’s a regular coffee maker to brew your morning cup, a small oven with four burners, and a microwave. You can enjoy your meals at the kitchen bar with two seats or at the table with two more seats.

Outside, there’s a charcoal grill ready for some BBQ. And don’t worry about parking; there's space for three cars.

So, if you’re looking for a hip place with some neat art close to the beach, Bide-A-Wee Bungalow is the spot. Plus, with Emmons Realty managing the place, you know you’re in good hands. The home is located just 5 blocks north of the Coast Guard Station.

Free Wifi and Air Conditioned. Driveway is 102 inches wide. No refunds will be given for inability to fit into Driveway.

Every one of our properties is furnished with a “starter kit” of supplies so that you don't have to run to the store at the start of your vacation.

2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom
1 roll of paper towels
2 trash bags
2 laundry detergent pods
2 dishwasher soap pods

To protect your vacation investment and avoid deposits lost to cancellation, Emmons Realty strongly recommends the purchase of Travel Insurance.

Deposit Policy:
$500 will be charged to your card at the time of reservation, a deposit which will be applied directly to your rental cost. The remainder will be charged automatically, 30 days prior to your arrival. If you’ve contacted us through Homeaway or VRBO, you will be responsible for their additional fees. Our online calendar is updated automatically, and all quotes are accurate and include all fees.

Pet Policy: Properties designated as pet-friendly require a $99 non-refundable pet fee. Only dogs are accepted. Cats are not allowed. Emmons Realty accepts a maximum of 2 dogs, with a maximum weight of 65lbs per dog. Dogs must be at least 1 year old. We cannot allow pit bulls. No exceptions will be made for any part of this policy.

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Amenities

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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

About the area

St. Simons Island

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in East Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Simons Island. Saint Simons Island Pier and Bloody Marsh Battle Site are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cannon's Point Preserve and Jekyll Island State Park. Massengale Park and Neptune Park are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Saint Simons Island, Georgia

What's nearby

  • Bloody Marsh Battle Site - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Neptune Park - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sea Island Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.1 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wake Up Coffee Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Porch - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet Friendly | 500 feet to East Beach | No Host Fees pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet Friendly | 500 feet to East Beach | No Host Fees?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet Friendly | 500 feet to East Beach | No Host Fees?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet Friendly | 500 feet to East Beach | No Host Fees located?

Located in East Beach, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of East Beach and World War II Home Front Museum. Massengale Park and Glynn Visual Arts are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 126 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 126 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mark R.

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

Tight parking; great walking

Great walking access to the beach, only couple of blocks away. Vehicle access to property is best if compact vehicles only. It is true, parking for two, but…if two vehicles, turning around to get back out is somewhat challenging. I submitted a few suggestions to help improve stay for next visitors, but we definitely enjoyed this small two bedroom, two bath property. Nothing fancy, I would visit again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

charles g.

a work in progress

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was somewhat dirty. I was more than 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: To start out the picture you are showing is NOT the entrance to the home. The location is in a nice neighbor hood. The host was a nice man(loaned us a golf cart when the county dug up the drive way) The furniture was shabby and the plumbing in the older bathroom needs some work.Love the island, hated this place

10/10 Excellent

Hunter C.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

John S.

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

Great place with one caviat

Loved the ease of everything about this property. It’s very well taken care of and the rental company is super easy to work with. We will be back but will probably stay somewhere on the beach next time… or rent a golf cart to get around, as it does seem a bit far in the heat for bikes to get to pier, shopping, beach, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Melanie A.

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

Don’t let the pictures fool you!!

The cottage is very old and run down. It’s located down a small alley that a small car can hardly go down. Limbs sticking out that will scratch your vehicle. JUNKYARD out the living room and kitchen windows. Furniture is old and floors are very old and uneven. Bathroom Floor is nasty and broken. Shower grout and tile is molded and gross!! Water hardly comes out of the shower nozzle! Appears nice and quaint in the pictures but it’s anything but that!! You’re literally in the back yard of another house with no privacy!! And it’s not six houses from the beach. It takes a lot for me to complain but this cottage needs LOTS of work!! My advice is to spend alittle more and get something nice!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Shelby E.

Beach get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location to beach. Abundance of dining options. Small but had everything we needed. Great place for our dog. Very limited space for the dog to do his business. Shower was old and grout needed cleaning. Once we adapted it was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

The Perfect Beach Experience!

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: My family and I have been vacationing on St. Simons for almost 40 years and have stayed practically everywhere. This last trip was a last minute getaway for my daughter and me. This cottage was perfect in every way! I loved the cozy charm, great location and neighborhood vibe. I can honestly say as someone who has experienced about everything the island has to offer...this cottage was one of my favorites. I felt the homey comfort of my grandmother’s. I will definitely be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel S.

Exactly as advertised!

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: We were very happy with our stay. The location is excellent - just steps to the beach and convenient to dining and activities. Would definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Great return stay!

Always great to be back. Perfect for a couple. Great location. Always a flawless check in. Great host! Will definitely return. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Jamie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Short trip:)

Everything on line describes the super small house. The drain in the bathroom does back up when you shower. There is a large crack in the bathroom floor by the toilet. The furniture in the living room looks bad and worn out. The TV in the living room also did not work so we could only watch tv from the bedroom. The air conditioners were old with a very musty smell and were unclean. My husband cleaned the air vents. What is not described is all the junk around the house. Both in the carport with the run down golf cart with junk all over it and the junk that you looked at from the living room window. Truly looked like you were in the middle of a junk yard with the unkept landscape. The access to the property is between a fence and a concrete pole and 9 feet clearance is generous. Additionally to walk to the beach beyond the public access you had to walk through a marsh. Just be prepared. The lack of outdoor space and access to a hose in front of the house was a problem for us. There is one if you want to go through the junk in the carport but I was not comfortable with that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli G.

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

Perfect retreat!

Being a teacher is stressful! I left the day school was dismissed for teachers. I stayed 12 nights. This was the perfect tranquil location for me to reclaim my motivation and recharge. The cottage afforded me all the necessary amenities. The beach was a short 5 minute walk. I’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Affordable and close to the beach!

We had a great time at this cottage. It is a five minute walk to the beach, which we appreciated. The cottage was as described, other than the bed is advertised as a queen but is definitely only a double/full. It was fine for us, though. The house itself was generally very clean. The dishes/cooking stuff had been only questionably washed (food residue mostly), and there were bugs (mostly flying ants) in the house, but only what you would expect in an older house on the coast. They didn't bother us but some people may be disturbed. We appreciated having a grill to use. Bikes were available, but at the time, only one was a regular adult bicycle. The other adult bikes were a tricycle style, which we did not use. There were also beach chairs available, which was great. The driveway is tight, but the owner makes you aware of that ahead of time and it was very easy with my little car. There is a plant near the entrance that will definitely touch your car (could be cut back possibly?), just something to be aware of it you are the type of person who that may bother. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Rick C., Rockingham, Vermont USA

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Pros & Cons

There are many appealing aspects to this cottage--10 minute walk to dog-friendly beach, attractive and safe neighborhood, shaded off-street parking & comfy furniture. Biggest downside for us was total lack of ventilation. Every window is painted shut and there wasn't a screen to be seen. 2 noisy air conditioners put on "fan only" were the only option for fresh air but we had to shut them off to sleep. Mostly peaceful area until weekend when we had to ask rowdy renters in next door pool to stop yelling at 1:30am.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous location, good price

Fabulous location, good price. The property is shabby, but I was comfortable there.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

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

Love this place!

Anytime I come to the beach on a solo trip, this is the place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin H.

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

Awesome Stay

Great location. Quite neighbors. Tight squeeze into the driveway so just beware if you have a large truck. We had an amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Cozy Hideaway Cottage

Enjoyed staying in this cozy cottage. Very comfortable with nice bed linens, comfortable seating in living area and good hvac control. Kitchen had all we needed. Very quiet and near family. Walking the East Beach neighborhood is always a pleasure (except August!).
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay E.

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

Cute Beach Cottage

We had a wonderful stay at this cute beach cottage. Great location, extremely clean and comfortable, and very responsive owners. Was exactly what we needed for a little get-away!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Another great stay!

I have stayed at this property numerous times. It is perfectly located and appointed for my short stays. I look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy J.

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

Vacation at beach very comfy bed

Very comfy and convenient to everything. I would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Julie P.

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

Great location in East Beach

Small basic bungalow in great location, close to public beach access and wonderful neighborhood for walking. Otherwise the property itself is well used: chipped plates, bleached stained towels, lumpy sofa. Window AC that had a musty smell when turned on. But everything was very clean and everything worked; I can deal with the rest as this obviously is a great price for a 1-2 person rental on this end of St. Simons.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

randy a.

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

Great time

We will come back....
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Nancy R., Westhampton, New York

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

Cottage Near Beach

We enjoyed a 3 week stay near East Beach with our dog. Positives were the cottage is located in a nice, walkable neighborhood and a few blocks from the beach. As described on the site this is a clean, older, one bedroom cottage, comfortable and suitable for 2 people and our dog. Negatives were there is no yard (besides the driveway), no beach chairs, yard was not raked, small charcoal grill which wasn't clean, no lids for the pots. Owner was responsive when we had a problem with a drain and quickly fixed the issue.
Stayed 23 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Warren P.

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

As described

This was our third stay at this property. We like the location near the beach. It's a basic cottage, which is perfect for the 2 of us and our dog
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jean E.

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

Nice Stay in East Beach

The pluses: GREAT location, small but sweet space, comfortable bed and linens, lots of privacy, very quiet. The negatives: We like fresh air but we couldn't open the windows and there is no outside space to sit and relax in.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

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