Island Cottage Company

06/08/2023

It’s officially posted and ready for bookings! Welcome to the Firefly Cottage in Athens, GA! It was a fun opportunity to design something a little different than on the island.

Firefly Cottage is a sophisticated, modern art styled Athens, GA cottage within a short walk of the Firefly Trail, which allows you a lovely off-road walking access to the downtown area. Beautifully decorated, it is located within a short walk or bike rid

29/07/2023

A few pictures of our new rental in Athens, GA!

23/05/2023

This is both weird (perfect is such a terrible construct for our kids) and a BIG no no for furnished rentals, folks. A conversation worth having with your teens or guests ahead of time. Fake tanning creams also, unfortunately. Aside from red koolaid, there is almost nothing as permanent when it comes into contact with white towels, bedding and slipcovers. Easy way to rack up some very serious damage charges when you leave. Just one set of Pottery Barn slip covers are around $1500 and we have two in the Heron. We want you to love your stay and get sun kissed the natural way!

17/04/2023

Pay attention, folks! 70 is NOT the new 50 on the causeways!

27/03/2023

No surprise here… SSI love.

These are the best Southern beach towns to visit this year.

18/03/2023

Very deserving recognition. We love Georgia Sea Grill!

29/07/2022

I see it on my walk every morning!

the St. Simons Island Lighthouse is turning 150 this year? They will be celebrating in September - you need to join the party! https://www.coastalgeorgiahistory.org/date/150th-light-show/
The Lighthouse and Keeper’s Dwelling were built in 1872 to replace the original lighthouse built in 1810 by James Gould of Massachusetts, the first lighthouse keeper. The original lighthouse was destroyed by Confederate forces in 1861 to prevent the beacon’s use by Federal troops during the Civil War. The Lighthouse is one of only five surviving light towers in Georgia. The Lighthouse still serves as an active aid to navigation for ships
entering St. Simons Sound, casting its beam as far as 23 miles to sea. Visitors may climb the 129 steps to the top to experience spectacular, panoramic views of the coast including Jekyll Island, the mainland (Brunswick), and the south end of St. Simons Island.
😍😍🥳🥳🎂🎂

27/05/2022

A gentle reminder for those who already know and an education for those who don’t know…thanks to Mark Dodd for filling it in!

It’s time for summer, which means…digging giant holes on the beach, apparently?

This holiday weekend, do your part to protect sea turtles, shorebirds, and other wildlife. Start (as always) by turning out beach-facing lights and flashlights. If you must use a flashlight, choose a turtle-safe red LED light. Dig all the holes and sandcastles you want, but please fill them in before you leave the beach (there’s no way a nesting turtle would be able to make her way out of one this deep). Take your tents, chairs, and other gear home with you at night, and keep your dogs on a leash or close watch. If you’re ever lucky enough to see a nesting turtle, please stay far back and watch from a safe and quiet distance. Getting too close can cause her to turn back into the ocean without nesting.

And if you see our friend Mark Dodd (Wildlife Resources Division - Georgia DNR biologist and coordinator of the GA Sea Turtle Cooperative) make sure to say thank you! He filled in this enormous hole by hand.

20/03/2022

The Heron is now being managed by Lighthouse Vacations! Check out the new photos!

Lighthouse Vacation Rentals, LLC: Heron Cottage - 309 Kelsall Ave in St. Simon's Island.