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Steps to the Ocean and Pier Village! In the heart of the island!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, ping pong, books
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Games room

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Saint Simons Island, GA
  • Beach
    1 min walk
  • Neptune Park
    4 min walk
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
    7 min walk
  • Brunswick, GA (SSI-McKinnon St. Simons Island)
    7 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.

Steps to the Ocean and Pier Village! In the heart of the island!

Welcome to A Summer Hour Retreat! Visitors to St. Simons Island who are looking to stay in the heart of the fun will find that A Summer Hour Retreat keeps you close to the excitement while still offering a tranquil getaway that's one of a kind. This 3-bed, 2.5-bath retreat is a great home for up to 6 guests to enjoy and is just a few short blocks from restaurants, shops, Neptune Park Fun Zone, and of course the Atlantic Ocean. Reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day may request a complimentary punch pass to access the Neptune Park Fun Zone located in the Pier Village. This Punch Pass (up to 10 punches, 1 punch per person) will give guests access to the community waterfront pool and/or miniature golf. Nestled into St. Simons Island Village, this cottage offers up a multi-level escape from the daily routine where you can savor the sights, enjoy nearby fun, and make the most of every island moment!

Guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards beach gear rentals during your stay! The credit amount of $30/night is included in each reservation. You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and more – the choice is yours!

Any group gatherings and events at this property are limited to the number of occupants (6 persons). Spring break groups and events such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, receptions, etc. are not permitted.
Sorry, pets are not allowed
Linens (Bath towels & bed sheets) provided
Fireplace(s) not available for guest use
Check-In: 4:00 pm Check-out: 10:00 am
100 yards to the beach access. (beach access is available at low to mid tides)
0.15 miles to St. Simons Island Pier Village Area
Parking for four vehicles
Minimum Age Requirement of 25 years of Age to Rent the Property
Garage space parking under the house is available for guest use while staying at Summer Hour Retreat

Exterior Features
Summer Hour Retreat hosts an impressive front porch and two balconies to be enjoyed by those visitors who value time in the fresh air with a view too. The coastal paneling of the exterior and decorative railings to match sit in lovely contrast to the surrounding lush foliage and towering palm trees. The porch provides a wonderful view when you're settled into comfortable patio furniture, sipping a cup of coffee, and enjoying your day to the fullest.
Interior Amenities
Stepping through the front door, those who book A Summer Hour Retreat will find a home away from home dedicated to light, space, and island-inspired style waiting to greet them. The living room of Summer Hour Retreat is found on the main floor and includes a collection of large windows and glass doors leading out to the front porch providing ample natural light during the daytime hours. Two plush blue sofas are settled on the sleek hardwood flooring and in front of a large flat-screen television for added entertainment value.

The fully-stocked kitchen takes a coastal modern approach to design and includes a collection of high-end stainless steel appliances paired with sleek wood countertops and glass-front cabinetry. When it's time to dine, guests can pick and choose between one of two dining spaces with seating for 10 guests. The dining table offers seating for 6 while the second den offers seating for 4 at the breakfast table.

Bedrooms in the home are situated on the upper level. When it's time to rest up for a day of fun ahead, the spacious primary bedroom in this property features a king bed and a full bath complete with dual shower heads and an oversized shower. This room also provides access to a private balcony with Atlantic views. Two guest bedrooms, featuring a King bed (with a private balcony) and the other bedroom featuring two twin beds, are spacious and comfortable. In the garage area, guests will have access to a great game space including a ping pong table, music, a Coca-Cola bottle cap card table, and corn hole.

Contact Lilmar Properties today to learn more about booking Summer Hour Retreat or one of our other oceanfront rentals for your next St. Simons Island visit.

Cancellation Policy:
30 days from arrival - 100% refund
14 days from arrival - 50% refund

**To protect your vacation investment and avoid deposits lost to cancellation, Lilmar Properties strongly recommends the purchase of Travel Insurance which is offered by Lilmar Properties during checkout or after booking. Contact Lilmar Properties with any questions.

Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #126820
This holiday home's walkable location gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Neptune Park. A water park, concierge services and an arcade/games room are available. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Services include a concierge and limo or town car service
  • Just a 4-minute walk from Neptune Park and 7 minutes on foot from St. Simons Lighthouse Museum
Steps to the Ocean and Pier Village! In the heart of the island! offers its guests a water park. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and concierge services are also featured at the family-friendly Steps to the Ocean and Pier Village! In the heart of the island!.

Property manager

Lilmar Properties

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limo/town car service
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Table tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,500 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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
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.

Property is also known as

Steps to the Ocean Pier Village Sleeps 8
Steps to the Ocean Pier Village! Ocean Views From Porches!
Special Winter Rates! Steps to the Ocean Pier Village Sleeps 8
Covid 19 Disinfection Included Steps to the Ocean Pier Village!
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Steps to the Ocean and Pier Village! In the heart of the island! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sheilah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
GORGEOUS ISLAND GETAWAY
THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY. SPACIOUS, VERY CLEAN, AND SUCH A BEACHY VIBE. EASY CHECK IN/OUT PROCESS. ONLY DRAWBACK IS ALL THE STEPS BUT I THINK THIS IS STANDARD IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot for a fall break
Great house, close to town and ocean. Plenty of space for hanging out, cooking. Well stocked kitchen! Comfortable bedrooms. We enjoyed our stay with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah P., Cartersville, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Mother-in-law Family or Couple Trips
Loved that it had two king size beds, which would make it great if a mother-in-law was coming along, or for a trip of two couples with or without children. Our twelve year-old was with us, and he loved that this location allowed him to walk everywhere. Space is abundant, so you are not on top of one another. Bring coffee pods, because there was a Keurig machine without them.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

TheWendyJo

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun
Our family came to celebrate our parents 60th Anniversary. They live at Marshes Edge and we wanted to have a place for the whole family to spend time together during the day. We had an amazing time. The house was fully equipped with everything we could possibly need. Everyone loved the close proximity to the village and beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and Comfortable
Great living space, walkable to Pier Village for shopping and dining. Met friends there and house offered multiple spaces for being together or apart to pursue TV, quietly reading or napping.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tucker W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house - Great Neighborhood
Love the house. Close to many attractions and the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
This is our second time staying at this house. The location is great, the house is big and has great amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance C.

Liked: Cleanliness
In town for a conference
Great property, outstanding location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gold Stars.
Second time staying at this property. Will be back again. Great location, exceptionally clean and very responsive communication with the property manager.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
One of the best vaca spots! We have stayed at many properties up and down SSI and found this one to be among our favorites. Exactly as described by the owner and others. It was exceptionally clean, well equipped, well appointed and spacious. Loved the location!!! Beautiful neighborhood and easy walk to the village and the street’s beach access! We’d often run down to watch the big ships going by and view the amazing turn of the tides…AND soon discovered it was the best spot to enjoy the fireworks! We highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect SSI house!
Every step of this process was seamless. Great communication with the property mgmt. company. Easy check in and gorgeous home. Just a few steps from a beautiful water view and so easy to walk to the main downtown area. House was well stocked and very comfortable. Beach gear rental partnership was an awesome bonus. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L., Independence, KY

Liked: Cleanliness
As Advertised! Lovely & Convenient
Love the house; very clean, spacious, comfortable beds and quiet at night. Game room was a nice bonus. Location is fabulous! Easy walk to restaurants and more. Beach gear option included was a great addition! Overall very happy with the stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike R., Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
Enjoyed the easy access to activities nearby. Disappointed the beach access on the end of the road did not have any beach to walk on.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect VRBO
Exceptional location in a quiet neighborhood, walk to dinner nightly. Great communication with property manager, easy check in/out process. Property just as in pictures. Comfy beds, great bath towels, master bathroom shower fantastic. Spacious house with a very well stocked kitchen. Board games for all ages, ping pong, cornhole, etc. Movie selections/streaming options a nice touch - plenty of space for a very relaxing trip. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ludmila G.

Liked: Cleanliness
R &R
Very well appointed home with just about anything you could possibly need to enjoy your stay. The outdoor sitting areas were delightful, the kitchen very well appointed, the master and second bedroom spacious. Location quiet and proximity to the village an extra bonus. Definitely a repeat!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than we could’ve hope for!
I could not recommend this house more. Our favorite property we’ve stayed!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Salvatore D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home right in the heart of St Simons Island
We chose A Summer Hour Retreat for our 17th Anniversary trip to St Simons Island and we are so glad we did, this property is absolutely beautiful, well updated, well stocked, and truly within walking distance to everything. We were thoroughly impressed with the communication as well, everything was simple which allows you to just truly enjoy the house and the Island, we had an amazing few days and will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathey T.

Liked: Cleanliness
wedding weekend
We enjoyed our stay, house was clean.walked to dinner and beach. nice place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

nikki s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Rental!
Our family loved how thoughtfully curated this place was! Everything we needed was there for us :) We loved how close we were to downtown, the pier, and the ocean.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific location near Mallery St
Overall, a great property. Big rooms, very comfortable place. Superb walking distance to Mallery St and the beach…although it was too cold for the beach the weekend we stayed there. Would most definitely rent here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to vacation
House was very nice and was as good as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy A., The Villages

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer Hour Retreat gets our vote!
Perfect place to stay in St. Simons Island. Quick walk to the Pier, close to restaurants and shops. The house is lovely. Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Just so you know there are a lot of exterior and interior stairs.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Shane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
November visit
Very nice property tho the list of rules seemed endless - mostly just common sense. There were 2 coffee makers but no coffee. In fact no basic supplies at all, except some dried herbs etc. We didn’t want to buy lots of food as we were only there 4 days, so a few pods of coffee would have been appreciated. Most vrbos I’ve stayed at supply some necessities, and most residents leave stuff they can’t use. Very spacious house in great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danica S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and beautiful spacious home
We had the BEST stay when our family came to St. Simons for the first time to attend a friend's wedding! The home was so gorgeous and spacious and nestled in the most beautiful neighborhood within walking distance of some amazing shops and restaurants and of course walking distance to the water. We spend many days and nights on the home's gorgeous porches and would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Marietta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved everything about it!
This house is beautiful and functional, spacious and very well appointed. Being able to walk to the village (restaurants & shops), the lighthouse. and the water's edge was such a huge plus! I hope to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023