Title: Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=76240219&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths Holiday home in St. Simons Island with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths (St Simons Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76250000/76240300/76240219/93843627.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV - Newly updated 2022! 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Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths (St Simons Island)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76250000/76240300/76240219/a2d9374b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience the ultimate beach retreat at Once Upon a Tide, located in the heart of East Beach. Relax by the poolside or take a short stroll through beautiful sand dunes to access the nearby beach. With plenty of space for up to 12 guests, this luxurious vacation rental home offers an unforgettable getaway. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 12 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths 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! 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. MORE INFO 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 surcharges 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 ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Heated pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a village - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Heated pool - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Motor boating nearby - Whale watching nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/180000/171100/171069/341077b5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort St. Simons Island - Pool - Kids’ pool - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 1,003 reviews £164 includes taxes & fees 17 Feb - 18 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-17&endDate=2026-02-18&selected=171069&PinnedHotelID=171069&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7880000/7874500/7874472/266c1ca3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Beachview Club Jekyll Island - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 367 reviews £111 includes taxes & fees 22 Feb - 23 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=7874472&PinnedHotelID=7874472&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72410000/72402200/72402175/880fe7b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boardwalk to the Beach. 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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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 183 ## About the area Located near the beach, this holiday home is in East Beach, a neighbourhood in St. Simons Island. Shops at Sea Island and Glynn Place Mall are worth checking out if shopping 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our St. Simons Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Simons-Island.dx183146) [View more Holiday homes in St. Simons Island](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Simons-Island-Private-Holiday-Homes.d183146-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C31.14969%2C-81.36962&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HICPLuL2Y_O5B9R2IS1fpVMaVVA=) St Simons Island, GA ### What's nearby - ![At St Simons Island. Great place to view some birds in the winter and great beaches!](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183146/b07e951e-ac22-4935-b296-80499b42aedc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) East Beach 4 min walk \- 0.3 miles - ![Bloody Marsh Battle Site featuring a garden, signage and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532654803/89e67972-2124-4667-b641-98c27fdeb938.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bloody Marsh Battle Site 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - World War II Home Front Museum 9 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Massengale Park 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Demere Park 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles ### Getting around - Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) 25 min drive ### Restaurants - Chick-fil-A 4 min drive - McDonald's 5 min drive - Starbucks 4 min drive - Wake Up Coffee Company 3 min drive - Ziggy’s 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths have a pool? ### Is Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths? ### What time is check-in at Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths? ### What time is check-out at Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths? ### Where is Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Newly updated 2022! Sleeps 12 with option to heat Pool! 5 bedrooms 4 1/2 baths Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rosany A. 30 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter break Loved everything about the house! Beautiful, clean, comfortable, great location. Hope to return! ##### Rosany A. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin O. 23 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Saint Simons Spring Break The house was very spacious with comfortable bedding. The pool was just right and the heat worked well. We brought our dogs and one thing we would have liked was a fully fenced yard. The kitchen was big, well stocked, with all the necessities. ##### Benjamin O. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly M. 17 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Property! This is a such great rental property in St. Simons that we have booked it for a second year in a row. We rent the house for a business trip for a conference and each colleague has plenty of space and privacy. Location is great for a walk to the beach, house is beautiful and clean, and the kitchen/dining area is nice and open. The management company is responsive and easy to work with on any issue. Highly recommend! ##### Kelly M. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### loretta g. 26 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great property, great location. ##### loretta g. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### nice time at St Simons great for families, easy walk to beach, pool is fun but small enough to easily monitor children ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daniele H. 20 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 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. ##### Daniele H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon L. 26 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### House exceeded our expectations! Well appointed house with plenty of room for our group! Would LOVE to stay here again! ##### Sharon L. 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