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Pet friendly, close to the beach, the Pier Village, public pool, and Live Oak Tree Park.

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609 May Joe - Front Elevation
609 May Joe - Front Screened Porch
609 May Joe - Living Space
609 May Joe - Living Space
609 May Joe - Dining Space

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 40.1 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1 - Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Pet friendly, close to the beach, the Pier Village, public pool, and Live Oak Tree Park.

Pet friendly, close to the beach, the Pier Village, public pool, and Live Oak Tree Park. What more could you ask for in a St. Simons cottage!

Covered by large oak trees, over 200 years old, this fully furnished 2-bedroom home is sure to delight any guests! You will enjoy the serenity this home offers under the old oak trees on a quiet island street.

Enjoy fresh beachy air, beautiful scenery and sounds of the birds singing while sipping your morning coffee on the wide screen porch. Although you might not plan to spend much time inside with all the beauty that St. Simons offers; if you do you will not be disappointed! This charming little cottage is almost 100 years old with a 1920's type architecture, yet offering some nice modern conveniences like central heat and air, cable TV and WiFi.

Appointed with a king size bed in the master bedroom and 2 twin beds in the second bedroom this home is perfect for a family of four!

If you are looking for a larger place, we have a 4-bedroom Cottage (607 May Joe) next door. Both houses can be rented together to offer space for a larger group of friends or family.

Pets are welcome with a $150 non refundable pet fee.

Bedding Includes: 1 King, 2 twins

Maximum Occupancy: 4

Beach Gear Credit Now Included Hodnett Cooper has partnered with VayK Gear, a beach delivery service provider to offer beach gear rentals to Hodnett Cooper guests in participating properties. Confirm a new reservation with Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals at a participating property with length of stay between 2 – 14 nights, arriving March thru October, and receive a daily credit from VayK Gear towards beach gear rentals during the stay! Use your credit for adult and children’s bicycles, chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, boogie boards, coolers, cornhole and more – the choice is yours!”

Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #013860

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Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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
Pets of any size are accepted for a $150 fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

St. Simons Island

Located in St. Simons Island, this holiday home is near the beach. Saint Simons Island Pier and Sea Island Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Neptune Park and Massengale Park. Captain Scott Owens and Summer Waves Water Park are also worth visiting.
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Saint Simons Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Neptune Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sea Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪St Simons Island Pier - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brogen's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet friendly, close to the beach, the Pier Village, public pool, and Live Oak Tree Park. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pet friendly, close to the beach, the Pier Village, public pool, and Live Oak Tree Park.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet friendly, close to the beach, the Pier Village, public pool, and Live Oak Tree Park.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pet friendly, close to the beach, the Pier Village, public pool, and Live Oak Tree Park. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Neptune Park and Saint Simons Island Pier. St. Simons Lighthouse Museum and East Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Cheryl N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet cottage in a great location

Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Roberto A.

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

Amazing!!

Amazing place to stay! Will always stay here from now on!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Laurie P.

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

Homey cottage in great location.

The cottage felt like home right away. Perfect for 3 of us and our dog. Loved the front porch and proximity to the village area, beaches and parks.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Connie T.

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

Quaint!

We loved this little cottage and the island. Very convenient location. Had so much fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

William M.

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

Nice house, close to the village

Very nice older home, very close to the village. Quiet neighborhood, great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan m.

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

October 2021

Loved this cottage! Very clean and so close to the pier and restaurants. Really enjoyed the screened in porch. Hope to come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aleisa H.

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

Best Anniversary Trip Ever!

The cottage was the perfect getaway! We could walk everywhere and did. Amazing restaurants and fun shops! Totally would recommend this cottage. Our hosts were so thoughtful and left us a little gift to help celebrate our anniversary. We hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

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

Lovely cottage

We enjoyed staying at your lovely Marsh Hen Nest. Beautiful and quiet just one block off the main road. Loved the swing on the front porch to enjoy the birds (cardinals and red headed woodpeckers and march hens ). Reminded me of my grandmother’s home with the glass door nobs and the transume windows above the doors. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

David N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer fun!

Our family had a wonderful time staying here. We loved the old charm of the house. The a/c unit worked fantastic! (It’s new). It was a close walk to the Village, the Lighthouse & pier, and the beach. I would’ve liked to see a dresser in the guest bed, and a more comfortable bed in the master. Overall we had an amazing time for our first visit to St. Simons Island. We plan to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Lydia H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Excellent location, old fashion house

Beautiful friendly neighborhood and easy convenient walks to village and beach. The home needs some updates… kitchen wasn’t easy to prep and cook in and electric outlets could use some attention throughout the home. There is no dishwasher or ice maker - you will need to buy ice. Overall we had a nice stay and enjoyed the visit but felt there were other properties comparable in price and location that had a bit more to offer and were more up to date.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Peggy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quick Review

It was fine. Not great for older people. No railing in front steps leading into porch. No dishwasher which wasn’t a problem, but no ice maker which was.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Toni J.

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

Great location!

Pros first. 307 May Joe house was an excellent location to easily walk to all the shops and restaurants. We drove to east beach in 5 minutes. MayJoe and surrounding streets are quiet and beautiful with huge shaded oak trees draped in Spanish moss. A great little park is located right around the corner. We enjoyed the screened in porch, especially during a late afternoon summer storm and morning coffee. Just a couple of minor cons. Front porch swing needs repair, or replaced as seat is torn through; One sink and no dishwasher in kitchen. And blinds are cheap and need replaced. It’s an old house in a perfect location and we thouroughly enjoyed out stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Ashley M., Arnoldsville, Georgia

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

An adorable cottage walking distance to the water

This adorable 2 bedroom 1 bath older charming home was perfect for a couple and two small dogs. It had everything we needed, was in a perfect location close to the beach and multiple restaurants on the pier, and had a fenced in back yard for the pups. The only reason I’m not giving it 5 out of 5 stars is because the screen is broken in one place on the screened in porch and our yorkie was able to slip through the gap. The other issues with the home were that the swing is still broken, water in the kitchen is extremely slow when running, and the bed is too hard for my liking. However, the house has endless hot water, a nice couch and sitting area, large custom kitchen table, and a lot of character. We will definitely be back and I would recommend this house no doubt!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robbie S.

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

We loved everything about it. Would love to stay there again

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aimee G.

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

Great cottage

Very enjoyable get away to Saint Simons. Love the neighborhood!

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Perfect beach cottage

Everything about this property is delightful. It was cheerful, beautifully decorated, and spotlessly clean. The location couldn’t have been better, and we walked to the beach, to shopping, and to restaurants. We loved the front porch, especially after dark when we could hear all the night sounds. We highly recommend this sweet cottage, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Susan & William M.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Wonderful neighborhood, Had to clean all dishes and cookery, stains on floor, were told at check in

We brought our own sheets and towels, and cleaned their's as well before leaving. Windows were filthy, and yard was marginally okay. The door to outside by the toilet had a gap at the bottom of at least one inch. Very difficult to lock property.
Stayed 15 nights in Apr 2021

4/10 Poor

Suzanne W.

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

Disappointing

We knew this was an old house but we didn't realize that the main part of the house (plumbing and electrical) are subpar. Some cosmetic fixes have been applied but the house is in need of a good update. The worst part is the kitchen. The listing says there is a dishwasher. There is no dishwasher. Dishes had been put up not washed and most dishes and silverware felt greasy. We rent a house in order to have some of our meals relaxing instead of dining out for all meals. This was not appealing in a dirty kitchen. The best part of the house is the location. Easy walk to the beach and to the village and restaurants. It is in a quiet and lovely neighborhood. If you don't plan to eat anything at the house, this rental might work for you. Just don't give the plumbing (toilet) too much to think about.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Nora B.

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

Simple cottage

This cottage is in a great neighborhood - very pretty with beautiful live oaks. The house is small and simple. It shows it’s age but the beds were comfy and the porch was great. The only issues were the a backed up sink in the bath and the porch swing was broken.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jess F.

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

Great Stay!

We've been to SSI several times and always love it! This property was as described. Clean, amazing location, and loved the screened porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Debra W.

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

Nice but drafty

The house was nice but very drafty. We stayed in December during a cold spell and the house needed the heat pumped up. The door that went to the outside in the bathroom made that room especially cold. (Strange place for that outside door) We had also expected starter coffee or even tea but there were only filters. Some walls and doors need fixing. Furniture was comfy.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

Perfect!

The location of this property could not have been better. We walked the dogs down to the beach twice a day and walked to town to pick up our dinner. The cottage is adorable and perfect for two adults and two dogs. We are already planning on returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erika F.

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

Sweet beach cottage

The property was everything we’d hoped for and more! The location was prime for going to the beach, town, and proximity to the grocery store and historic sites! The house is more spacious than it seems from the pics and very clean. We had a great time and will likely return. We have rented many houses for vacations all over the US and the world and this rental with online communication through text and the app is the best we’ve encountered to date. It’s definitely a winner!

10/10 Excellent

Todd P.

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

Lovely cottage

We loved our stay. It was close enough to walk to the pier and restaurants.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2020

8/10 Good

Brooke C., Denver

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

Cute but Needs Some Work

The cottage carried charm and was the perfect size of house. There were several items in the house that need some attention, such as the front porch swing and a leak in the bathroom. The "older" side of this cottage was just showing. It didn't damper the charm, though.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

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