Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths | House in St Simons Island

10.0 (7 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   5 Bedrooms  5 Bathrooms  12 Guests
East Beach House | Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths

5 Bedroom House in East Beach, St Simons Island

Once Upon a Tide is a luxurious vacation rental home located in the central area of East Beach. This stunning property offers the ultimate beach retreat with a pool and can accommodate up to 12 guests.
Relax and unwind by the poolside, listening to the soothing sounds of the water cascading into the pool. The beach is just a short distance away, accessible through the beautiful sand dunes. Alternatively, you can take a quick drive to the entrance of the Coast Guard Station Beach for easy access.
For exploring the area, the charming village is only a few miles away. Many guests enjoy renting bikes or golf carts to conveniently navigate the surroundings of our island.
Parking is available on the street side, with space for up to 3 vehicles.
Whether you're planning a getaway with a large group or a romantic escape, Once Upon a Tide is the perfect choice for an unforgettable vacation experience. Your paradise has been found!
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December 24-30, 2025 (up to 6 nights)
THE SPACE
Let’s take a walk through this lovely home:
Upon entry, you will be in the original home and enter with a quaint sitting room. This is a perfect spot for quiet time, reading and it overlooks the pool area. Off the entry sitting room is a queen bedroom with TV in front of the home and an ensuite bath with shower. The other side of the sitting room is a king bedroom with TV and ensuite bath with shower.
Down the hall from the entry and along side the tabby wall of the original home you enter into the grand addition of the home. Once here you are welcomed into the family room with a large screen TV, open kitchen and dining room. Off the kitchen and family room is a separate laundry room and a half bathroom. From most vantage points of these rooms are magnificent views of the pool and courtyard. The pool has an overflow fountain and there is a shady spot underneath a grand live oak tree.
At the top of the stairs is a bunk room to the left with 4 singles and a TV. To the right is a shared bathroom for the bunk room and adjoining queen bedroom with TV. The shared bathroom has a combination shower/tub. At the end of the hall is a grand king bedroom overlooking the pool courtyard area. The king bedroom has a TV, sitting area and adjoining bathroom with a shower.
We welcome you to come stay awhile at St. Simons Islands East Beach neighborhood. This home is located near the 7th Street beach entrance. There is a path and dunes to walk through to access the beach.
You will be supplied a starter supply of toiletries, dish pods, laundry pods and paper products.
Pool is approximately 9 x 25ft
Why Stay on East Beach:
The stretch of beach along the ocean side of St. Simons Island is known as East Beach. A quant neighborhood of single-family homes begins at the access point of the U.S. Coast Guard Station at the northern tip and ends at the southern point of Gould's Inlet by access of Bruce Drive, which runs down the center of East Beach. The Coast Guard Station houses the present home to the World War II Home Front Museum.
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Beach Gear Included!: This home offers beach gear such as beach chairs and beach towels FREE for your use! Bikes, carts, paddleboards and more are available for rent locally, discount included. There are no fees or surchages attached to your reservation.
Pets: This home is dog friendly for dogs 25lbs or less with $250 pet fee, 2 dogs max. Unfortunately we can't host puppies < 1 year old or breeds known to insurance carriers as 'vicious', please ask if you're not sure.
Heated Pool: This property offers a heated pool option. The cost is $75/night+tax and can be added up to 48 hours before arrival. Let us know if you'd like to heat the pool!
No Smoking: No smoking is allowed in the home, on the porches/patios/decks, or on the property in general.
Minimum Age: Must be 25 + to book, or age 30 + on GAFL weekend (last weekend in October) For GAFL weekend (last weekend in October), guests must be age 30 + or kids with their parents, no student groups. We cannot make exceptions for that weekend.
No Events: No events or parties. No overnight guests beyond the original booking group.
Tax Certificate: #126822

Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths is located in East Beach. Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths provides accommodation, featuring Laundry, TV, Private Pool, among other amenities. This House features Laundry, TV, Private Pool, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths has 5 Bedrooms , 5 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 12 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the East Beach has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in East Beach, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
Pool
TV
View
Private Pool
Ocean View
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • 5 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Near the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Casino nearby
Entertainment
  • TV with cable/satellite service
General
  • English
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near the sea
Internet
  • Free WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Spa
  • Private pool
  • Heated pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Daniele H.
Aug 21, 2025 03:33:41 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Our family of 9 had a great time at this lovely home! Plenty of beds and bathrooms, large functional kitchen, close to the beach, nice little pool, clean and well maintained. The property management company was responsive and helpful.
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