Thompson Cottage

Beachfront Historic Home | Ocean View | Huge Screen Porch | 13 Beds | Beach Gear | Covered Parking

6 BR
4 Baths
Sleeps 14
3,579 sq ft.

About

Welcome to your historic beachfront getaway — a large, one-of-a-kind coastal home that’s over 120 years old and has plenty of character. You can't beat the large front porch with a view of the ocean or the semi-private beachfront deck right on the sand! This is not a modern cookie-cutter build, but one of the oldest houses on St. Simons Island — it’s a well-loved, functional, and inviting home where generations gather and beach memories are made. With 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, this spacious property comfortably sleeps up to 14 guests (13 beds), making it ideal for large families or multi-family vacations. If you’re looking for authentic coastal charm, space to gather, and unbeatable beach access, this historic retreat delivers a truly special experience.

Exterior Spaces

- Property extends across the road to a beachfront lot. A gated walkway leads up to a private deck located right on the sand. (Lot and deck are shared with one adjacent rental house)

- Large screened front porch w/ rocking chairs, swinging bench, and hammock

- Driveway in back of house with covered carport for 2 cars, additional parking for 6 more cars

Living Area

- Hardwood flooring throughout

- Smart TV

- Comfortable Seating

- Ceiling Fans

- Views of the Ocean

- Games & Books

- Desk

Dining/Kitchen Area

- Dining Room Table w/ Seating for 8

- 2 full-size Refrigerators / Freezers

-Coffee area with both drip coffee and K-cups available

- All Cookware (pots, pans, etc.) provided

- All Dinnerware (plates, bowls, cups, glasses, utensils, etc.) provided

- Oven, Microwave and Dishwasher

- Ample pantry storage for your groceries

Guest Bedroom #1

- Queen Bed

- Ceiling Fan

- Closet & Dresser

- Adjacent bathroom with tub-shower combo

Guest Bedroom #2

- Queen Bed

- Ceiling Fan

- Closet & Dresser

- Ensuite Bathroom w/ Shower

Guest Bedroom #3

-Queen Bed

-Closet & Dresser

-Desk

Guest Bedroom #4

- Two Twin Beds

- Accessed through Bedroom #3

Guest Bedroom #5 ("Honeymoon Suite")

- Separate Exterior Access Only from Covered Back Porch

- Queen Bed

- Ceiling Fan

- Closet & Dresser

- Ensuite Bathroom w/ Shower

Upstairs Bedroom #6 ("Dormitory Room")

- Large Open Room

- Queen Bed

- 6 Twin Beds

- Futon

- Crib

- Closet

- Bathroom w/ Small Tub

Further Amenities

- Laundry Room w/ Full Size Washer & Dryer (located on covered back porch)

- Outdoor Shower

- All linens (sheets, bath towels, etc.) are provided.

- Beach chairs, toys, umbrella, inflatable paddleboard

- Some Beach Towels

- Gas Grill

- Private Wi-Fi

-TV has streaming capabilities using your personal accounts, along with very limited free channels and movies.

- A Starter Supply of the following amenities are provided to help you start your Vacation! Additional supplies are the tenants' responsibility.

- Coffee, Dishwasher Pods, Dish Soap, Hand Soap, Paper Towels, Toilet Paper, Tissues, Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Lotion, Trash Bags, Laundry Detergent, Dryer Sheets

Rules & Regulations

- No Smoking or Vaping (including front and back porches)

- No Pets Allowed

- No Loud Music/Noise (Home is NOT A PARTY HOUSE!)

- Must be at least 21 years of age to rent

Glynn County Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate: STMA-41

719 Oglethorpe Ave St. Simons Island, GA 31522

Sleeping Arrangements

Queen Bedroom #1: Queen
Queen Bedroom #2: Queen
Queen Bedroom #3: Queen
Honeymoon Suite: Queen
Twin Bedroom: Twin (2)
Upstairs Bedroom: Queen, Twin (6), Crib, Sofa Full

Bathroom Configuration

Bathroom #1: Combo Tub Shower, Toilet
Ensuite Bathroom #2: Shower, Toilet
Honeymoon Suite Bathroom: Shower, Toilet
Upstairs Bathroom: Toilet, Tub

Property Rules

Check In: After 4pm
Check Out: Before 10am
Smoking: Not Allowed

Amenities

Air Conditioning
BBQ Area
BBQ Grill
Baby Gear
Babysitter Recommendations
Bathtub
Beach
Beach Front
Beach Gear
Bed Linens
Big Screen TV
Bird Watching
Boating
Books
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Children Welcome
Clothes Dryer
Coffee Maker
Cooking Basics
Covered Patio
Crib
DVD
Deadbolt Lock
Deepsea Fishing
Dining Table
Dishes Utensils
Dishes and Silverware
Dishwasher
Dryer
Essentials
Ethernet Connection
Extra Pillows and Blankets
Family
Fire Extinguisher
Fishing Surf
Free Wifi
Full Kitchen
Games
Golf
Grill
Hair Dryer
Heating
Historic
Hospital
Hot Water
Ice Maker
Internet
Internet Access
Iron
Iron Board
Iron and Board
Kayaking
Kitchen
Laptop-Friendly
Laundry
Linens
Living Room
Microwave
Minimum Age Limit
Museums
Near Ocean
Ocean Front
Ocean View
Open Patio
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor Shower
Oven
Parking
Patio
Patio Or Balcony
Pets Not Allowed
Pier Fishing
Private-Entrance
Private-Living-Room
Refrigerator
Room
Sailing
Screened Patio
Self Check-In
Self Checkin Checkout
Shampoo
Shopping
Smart TV
Smoke Detector
Spices
Stove
TV
Television
Towels
Town
WIFI
Washer
Washing Machine
Water View
Waterfront
Whale Watching
Wildlife Viewing
Wireless Internet

Map

Reviews

Quaint and charming
5/5 stars
My family enjoyed our stay in this home. It’s close to the ocean and the front porch was an added attraction. It’s within walking distance of downtown, but unfortunately it rained everyday but one, so couldn’t take advantage of that benefit. Plenty of parking and everything in the house was in good working order.
- JoAnn

We’re delighted that you and your family enjoyed your stay at Thompson Cottage! The front porch is our favorite feature too, and the proximity to the beach is hard to beat. Thank you for your kind words and we'd love to welcome you back for a sunnier visit in the future!

- Manager Response
Such a Special Place
5/5 stars
Our family has been staying in the Thompson Cottage for years - it is PERFECT FOR US. While it does have some unique "charming qualities" as a historic home, all in all it is an absolute gem. We love the view from the porch and the easy access to the beach. Being able to walk to so many shops and restaurants is incredibly convenient. The amount of family that is able to stay under one roof is one of the best gifts the cottage has to offer. We enjoyed booking through iTrip and appreciated Ben's quick responses to our questions and needs. We cannot recommend the Thompson Cottage enough (but we're hesitant to do so because we don't want it to become so popular that we cannot book it for our 2 weeks in the summer!).
- McMichaels, Cashes & Powells

There's something special about hearing from guests who have made Thompson Cottage part of their family tradition over the years. We're delighted that it continues to be the perfect fit for your group and that you enjoy its unique character, beautiful views, and convenient location. We appreciate your kind words about our team and look forward to helping make many more summer memories at the cottage!

- Manager Response

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