Title: Practically perfect!! Quiet mid-island beach retreat, centrally located to all! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Practically perfect!! Quiet mid-island beach retreat, centrally located to all! Family-friendly vacation home in St. Simons Island with a water park ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78060000/78057800/78057703/9471d4df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78060000/78057800/78057703/458141d8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78060000/78057800/78057703/591129d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78060000/78057800/78057703/4c259b24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78060000/78057800/78057703/ed066a77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Practically perfect!! Quiet mid-island beach retreat, centrally located to all! , you can look forward to a water park, a garden, and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Kitchen - Fireplace - Washer ## 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. ### Practically perfect!! Quiet mid-island beach retreat, centrally located to all! Live the island life, SSI style ... ocean breezes, sandy beaches, live oaks, Spanish moss, salt marshes, bike trails, golf courses, coastal birds, charming village, fishing trips, sunset chases, and sunrise beauties. It's a sweet, sweet life! Welcome to Sand Dollar….as wonderful an island treasure as its beach namesake! Located mid-island, tucked away from the street, you are centrally located to see ALL of the island's beauties, not just the beaches (see distances below)...with bike trails all around the island. This charming 3 bed / 2 bath (open split floor plan) with 2 car garage is newly renovated and available May 15, 2022. Your long driveway leads you to your private island retreat, with a covered front porch (4 rockers waiting for you!) and fenced in backyard dining/living. It’s fully furnished with upscale coastal furnishings and decor, as well as all your kitchen appliances and essentials, two smart TVs, and washer / dryer. And if you need anything, you have great neighbors - US! We live next door and happy to help, even if with just island dining or activity suggestions. In addition to the weekly rate, we offer discounted rates for longer term rentals (all utilities, bi-monthly cleaning, and yard maintenance included) and accept full FLETC per diem. Weekly: $1,925 Monthly: $5,200 Monthly/Long term (for 3 months or longer): $4,200 FLETC per diem (full) Pets are considered, with a $100 non-refundable pet fee for 1 pet(short term rental) and $250 (long term rental); $50 for each additional pet (short term/llong term). Sand Dollar is also a non-smoking residence. MID-ISLAND: \- .5 mile to salt marsh (Village Creek for kayaking, fishing, etc.; check out Southeast Adventure Outfitters) \- .5 mile to golf course (Sea Palms) \- 1.5 miles to grocery store (Harris Teeter) \- 2.2 miles to Sea Island (Cloister, Rainbow Island, beach) \- 3.7 miles to Causeway (exit for mainland, Jekyll Island, etc.) NORTH END: \- 1.6 miles to Fort Frederica (history!) \- 1.6 miles to Christ Church (one of oldest churches in GA) \- 4.3 miles to Cannon's Point (greenspace) SOUTH END: \- 5 miles to the beaches (East Beach, Massengale, Gould's Inlet) \- 5.7 miles to the Village and pier \- 6 miles to the lighthouse ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Gravel flooring in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - 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 - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) ### General - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - At least 80% organic food - Bicycle parking - Bicycle storage - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling - Unit size: 1,800 square feet - Vegetarian breakfast available - Vegetarian dining options ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83410000/83402000/83401953/e991affa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pet-Friendly, Great Location, Large Fenced-In Yard Saint Simons Heights - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 55 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=83401953&PinnedHotelID=83401953&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95770000/95767200/95767167/092b04bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunflower Hideaway -Walk to eats, bike to beach, pet friendly, Relaxed backyard. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=31.202524,-81.37671&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Bbn%7DDl%7BtoN%3FQ%3FQ%40S%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%3FQBS%40Q%40OBQBQ%40SDOBQBQBQDOBQDQDODODQDOFQDOFOFODOFOFOHMFOFOHMHOFMHMHMHMJMHMHMJKHMJKJKJKJKJIJKJKJILIJKLIJILGLKLELILILELGLGLGLGLENELENELENCLENCNCLCNCNALCNANCNANAL%3FNAN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNBLBNBNDLBLDNDLDNDLDLFNFLFLFLDLHLHJDLJLFLHJHLJJHJHJJJJLHJJHJJJJLJJHLHJJLHLHLHLHLHLFNHLFNHNFLFNFNFNFNDNFNDPDNDPDNDNDPDPBNDPBPBPBNBR%40PBP%40NBP%40R%40P%40P%3FP%40P%40P%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAPAR%3FPAPAPAPCPAPCPAPCPCPCPCNEPCPEPENEPENENEPENGPELGPGLGPGLGNINGLINGLILILINILILKJILIJKLKJKJILKJMHKJKHKJKHMHKJMFMHMHKFMHMFMFMFMFOFMDMDODMFODMDMBOBOBMDOBOBM%40OBO%40OBM%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAO%3FOCOAMCOAOCMCOEOCMCOCMEOEMGOEMEMEMGMGMGMGMGMIMGMIMIKGMKKIMIKKKIKKKIKKKMKKKKIMKKIMIKKMIMIMIOGMIMIOGMGOIOGMGQEMGQGMEQGOEQEOEOEQEOCQEQCQCOCQEQAQCQCQAQAQCQ%3FQAQAQAS%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4ouOOzNxIFn1NPmO5U8sJUFPJ88=) ST SIMONS ISLAND, GA #### What's nearby - Sea Palms Resort Golf Course - 12 min walk - 1.1 km - Shops at Sea Island - 3 min drive - 3.1 km - Sea Island Golf Club - 11 min drive - 9.5 km - St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 11 min drive - 10.1 km - Saint Simons Island Pier - 11 min drive - 10.2 km #### Getting around - Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive - ‪Uptown Tap & Cigar - ‬8 min drive - ‪The Market at Sea Island - ‬4 min drive - ‪La Plancha - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Georgian Room - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Practically perfect!! Quiet mid-island beach retreat, centrally located to all! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. ### What time is check-in at Practically perfect!! Quiet mid-island beach retreat, centrally located to all! ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Practically perfect!! Quiet mid-island beach retreat, centrally located to all! ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Practically perfect!! Quiet mid-island beach retreat, centrally located to all! located? > This family-friendly St. Simons Island vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Sea Palms Resort Golf Course, Christ Church, Frederica, and Fort Frederica National Monument. Shops at Sea Island is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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