[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family Beach Home! Private Pool and Great Location! Welcome to Rivera Retreat ☀️ Vacation home in St. Simons Island with private pool and kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96860000/96859800/96859796/1fbba605.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96860000/96859800/96859796/2f5a53de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96860000/96859800/96859796/978c6ebd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96860000/96859800/96859796/9306dbe8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96860000/96859800/96859796/b69d0e43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Family Beach Home! Private Pool and Great Location! Welcome to Rivera Retreat ☀️ provides amenities like a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Family Beach Home! Private Pool and Great Location! Welcome to Rivera Retreat ☀️ The perfect family vacation house at the heart of Saint Simons Island! Just 2 minutes from Redfern Village and 5 minutes from the beach, this home is truly at the center of great food, shopping and beaches. When you're not out exploring the ocean or shops, stay home and enjoy a beautiful, private pool with a privacy fence, grill, indoor/outdoor dining patio, lounge chair and umbrella.The kitchen is fully stocked with everything from a Keurig to a crockpot. For beverages, enjoy both glass and plastic poolside drinkware. There is even a couple of sets of toddler-friendly eating utensils and plates. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### 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 - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near the sea ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Foosball table - Water sports equipment - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Deadbolt lock ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64990000/64985200/64985108/3bd03903.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Excellent Village Location | Private Pool | EV Charger | Dog Friendly! 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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 Located in St. Simons Island, this vacation home is near the beach. Sea Palms Resort Golf Course and Bloody Marsh Battle Site are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Massengale Park and Neptune Park. Captain Scott Owens and Georgia Sea Turtle Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating, fishing, and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours. [Visit our St. Simons Island travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Simons-Island.dx183146) [View more Vacation homes in St. Simons Island](https://www.expedia.ca/St-Simons-Island-Private-Vacation-Homes.d183146-aaPrivateVacationHomes.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%7C31.17939%2C-81.37923&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7hRm7VqOygCnETTrHljXdpmZhRw=) St. Simons Island, GA ### What's nearby - Shops at Sea Island - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Sea Palms Resort Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.4 km - St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 8 min drive - 7.1 km - Sea Island Golf Club - 8 min drive - 6.1 km - Saint Simons Island Pier - 9 min drive - 7.4 km ### Getting around - Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 24 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive - ‪Uptown Tap & Cigar - ‬4 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬18 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Family Beach Home! Private Pool and Great Location! Welcome to Rivera Retreat ☀️ have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is Family Beach Home! Private Pool and Great Location! Welcome to Rivera Retreat ☀️ pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Family Beach Home! Private Pool and Great Location! Welcome to Rivera Retreat ☀️? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family Beach Home! Private Pool and Great Location! Welcome to Rivera Retreat ☀️? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Family Beach Home! Private Pool and Great Location! Welcome to Rivera Retreat ☀️ located? > Situated by the sea, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Shops at Sea Island and Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House. Sea Palms Resort Golf Course and Bloody Marsh Battle Site are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Family Beach Home! Private Pool and Great Location! Welcome to Rivera Retreat ☀️ Reviews 9.8 ### 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.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 8 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah C. Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house! We loved our stay. The house is great and had plenty of room for a family of 5. The kids loved the pool. ##### Sarah C. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### garry s. Jun 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy the house was great. Located very close to the beach and all the good stuff the island has to offer. The owner was very responsive to all our needs, which I appreciate. Would rent again. ##### garry s. Stayed 14 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melanie M. Jul 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This was the second time we stayed in this home. We absolutely love it here! Tons of room for my family of 4. Everything we needed in the kitchen to cook our meals, and having our own pool is just the cherry on top. This house is close to a great grocery store and several good restaurants. Highly recommend! ![Nice sized pool, 6 feet at deep end. Owner provided good selection of floaties. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6e06a2d2-a50d-4fcd-8a83-ca6a1e55b08b-1752681082631.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![View of street from porch off of master bedroom. Gorgeous landscaping!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d6eddb43-8eb6-4aa2-a643-847d75f954c9-1752681126289.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Melanie M. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather W. Apr 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Vacation The house was very clean upon arriving. The beds were all comfortable. Location was great for us. Perfect house for our little family vacation! ##### Heather W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathelene W. Oct 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home and great area The house was well stocked and as nice as the pictures online. It was a little too cool to enjoy the pool, but we did enjoy the outdoor seating area. ##### Kathelene W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ralph L. Sep 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Rental This was my first time in St Simons Island the location of the rental is perfect to see various attractions and restaurants, etc. The house was immaculate. Everything was perfect. It was decorated beautifully, and we felt literally at home. I definitely recommend it and I’ll be staying there again. ##### Ralph L. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa T. Jun 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### June 2024 Home was in quiet neighborhood. Located near stores & restaurants. Short drive to beach. Kitchen was well equipped for cooking. Pool was awesome & enjoyed sitting at the patio table with umbrella late in the evening. Dog friendly. Back yard was fully fenced around pool for privacy. ##### Lisa T. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jun 4, 2025 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Merry B. May 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away Just a short trip away but this house was amazing! The pool was a fantastic place to relax and enjoy the sun. Loved every minute! ##### Merry B. 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