Rental Information

All Cottages are comfortably furnished with a fully-equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, and fresh linens (including beach towels). Daily housekeeping services may be arranged prior to your arrival for an additional fee. Sea Island Cottage guests enjoy concierge assistance with pre-arrival itinerary planning, including airport transfers, grocery delivery, resort dining, babysitting services, activity and spa reservations.

Convenience

Sea Island is bordered by five miles of private beach on the Atlantic Ocean to the east and separated from St. Simons Island by the Black Banks River and wide salt marshes to the west. Sidewalks run the length of much of Sea Island Drive (up to 36th Street), making walking and bicycling a pleasant way to reach The Cloister and other resort facilities. Bicycle and golf cart rentals are available through your concierge.

Resort Amenities

Cottage rentals include full access to the amenities of Sea Island:

• Championship 18-hole golf courses and a brand new, 17,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art Golf Performance Center
• The Cloister Beach Club with three pools, children’s activity center and Sea Strike bowling alley (opening Fall 2019)
• Shooting School for skeet, trap and sporting clays instruction
• Yacht Club for fishing charters, waterways excursions, wine, and nature cruises
• The Forbes Five-Star Cloister Spa and Fitness Center, featuring 23 treatment rooms, five fitness studios, squash courts and an indoor lap pool
• The Cloister Tennis Center with eight Har-Tru® clay composition courts, including one stadium court and four lighted courts
• Seven restaurants, from the casual oceanfront Southern Tide to the refined elegance of the Forbes Five-Star Georgian Room
• Bingo- a Sea Island family tradition
• For additional family activities, as members of Sea Island Club during your stay, you are invited to participate in our special resort activities, including children’s parties, family suppers and beach events

Temporary Club Membership cards are required for all guests age 7 and older. Prior to arrival, please complete the Cottage Rental Membership Form to ensure each guest receives a card at check-in.

Planning Your Cottage Stay

Your cottage rental concierge will assist you with the details of your stay including dining, tee times, babysitting arrangements, activity and spa reservations, cancellation and pet policies.

Email: [email protected]

Telephone: 888-534-2308

Cottage check-in begins at 4 p.m. but may vary during peak arrival periods. Check-out is no later than 10 a.m. Check in at the Cottage Rentals registration office located in the Sea Marsh Building at 351 Sea Island Road on St. Simons Island. (Just beyond the Frederica Road and Sea Island Road intersection). After checking-in, you will be greeted at the Security Gate, where you will receive an access decal for your vehicle(s). Should you arrive when the office is closed, proceed directly to the Sea Island security gate to check-in.

Special Needs — Your concierge can arrange for cribs, highchairs, or other specialty items, upon request.

Cottage Pools — Many pools can be heated for a charge, with 48-hour advanced notice. Please inquire with your concierge to arrange.

Housekeeping — Pre-arrival and post-departure cleanings are included in your rental rate. Additional housekeeping services are available for an additional charge. Please inquire with your concierge to arrange.

Pets — Unless otherwise noted, pets are not permitted in cottage rentals. Select homes and condominiums will accept dogs, for an additional charge, with advance notice. Click here to view dog-friendly properties.

Functions – Functions that exceed two times the maximum occupancy of a cottage (two people per bedroom) are not permitted. This includes weddings and other events.

Helpful Links: 

Cottage Rental Agreement 

View all resort policies, including cancellation and deposit schedule.