A Summer Hour Retreat

THIS IS AN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL PROPERTY. SPACIOUS, VERY CLEAN, AND SUCH A BEACHY VIBE. EASY CHECK IN/OUT PROCESS. ONLY DRAWBACK IS ALL THE STEPS BUT I THINK THIS IS STANDARD IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD

Manager Response:  Thank you so much for your kind words and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beachy vibe and spaciousness of the property, along with the easy check-in/out process. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we’d love to have you stay with us again on your next island getaway!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations

Sheilah - Posted: 11/8/2024

Loved that it had two king size beds, which would make it great if a mother-in-law was coming along, or for a trip of two couples with or without children. Our twelve year-old was with us, and he loved that this location allowed him to walk everywhere. Space is abundant, so you are not on top of one another. Bring coffee pods, because there was a Keurig machine without them.

Manager Response:  Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review and for being our guest at A Golden Hour Retreat! We're so glad the layout worked well for your family, and that your son enjoyed the walkable location too! We love that the space allowed everyone to feel comfortable and at home. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you all back soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations

Leah - Posted: 11/8/2024

Great house, close to town and ocean. Plenty of space for hanging out, cooking. Well stocked kitchen! Comfortable bedrooms. We enjoyed our stay with friends.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the house and its convenient location near the village and the ocean. It’s wonderful that the spacious layout and well-stocked kitchen made your stay with friends comfortable. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we’d love to welcome you back again!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations

Dan - Posted: 10/24/2024

The house was more than we expected, the interior furnishings were beautiful, the rooms were spacious, and the house was exceptionally clean and well decorated. We loved the top deck located off the master bedroom where we sat out and looked at the ocean. We also really enjoyed the front deck where we could sit out have dinner or sit in the rocking chairs and relax. Overall, this was an exceptional experience, and we highly recommend it to anyone wanting to stay at a lovely property near all the restaurants, shops of the village and close to the beach in a very quiet neighborhood.

Manager Response:  Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We’re so glad the house exceeded your expectations and that you loved the beautiful interior and spacious rooms. It’s wonderful to hear that you enjoyed relaxing on both the top deck with ocean views and the front deck for dinners and unwinding in the rocking chairs. We're thrilled that the location, close to the village and beach, made your stay even more enjoyable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another exceptional experience soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations

Bob - Posted: 10/21/2024

Our family came to celebrate our parents 60th Anniversary. They live at Marshes Edge and we wanted to have a place for the whole family to spend time together during the day. We had an amazing time. The house was fully equipped with everything we could possibly need. Everyone loved the close proximity to the village and beach.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your lovely review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We're thrilled to hear that our property provided the perfect setting for your family's celebration of such a special milestone—your parents' 60th anniversary! It's wonderful that the house had everything you needed and that you enjoyed the close proximity to the village and beach. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you all back for more family fun in the future!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations

Wendy - Posted: 9/23/2024

Great living space, walkable to Pier Village for shopping and dining. Met friends there and house offered multiple spaces for being together or apart to pursue TV, quietly reading or napping.

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We're so glad you found the living space spacious and comfortable! It's wonderful to hear that you enjoyed the walkable location to Pier Village and that the house offered multiple spaces for socializing or relaxing as well. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you back soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations

Susan - Posted: 9/18/2024

This was a wonderful and comfortable home for two couples. Only caveat is there are lots of stairs (we knew this going in based on pictures) that could be a factor for handicapped or elderly.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We’re so glad to hear the home was comfortable for your group. We appreciate you mentioning the stairs, as it is helpful for future guests to know. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you back for another wonderful stay soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations

Susan - Posted: 9/11/2024

Love the house. Close to many attractions and the beach!

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you loved this spot its great location too. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope we can welcome you back again soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations

Tucker - Posted: 9/9/2024

This is our second time staying at this house. The location is great, the house is big and has great amenities.

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We're so glad you chose to stay with us again! It's wonderful to hear that you continue to enjoy the house and its location. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you back again next time you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations

Steve - Posted: 8/12/2024

Great property, outstanding location!

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you enjoyed this property and its location! It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope we can welcome you back again next time you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations

Lance - Posted: 7/30/2024

Second time staying at this property. Will be back again. Great location, exceptionally clean and very responsive communication with the property manager.

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad to have had you all back for a 2nd time and that you had another wonderful stay with us! It was a pleasure hosting you all and we look forward to welcome you back again next time you visit!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations

Dushan - Posted: 7/23/2024

One of the best vaca spots! We have stayed at many properties up and down SSI and found this one to be among our favorites. Exactly as described by the owner and others. It was exceptionally clean, well equipped, well appointed and spacious. Loved the location!!! Beautiful neighborhood and easy walk to the village and the street’s beach access! We’d often run down to watch the big ships going by and view the amazing turn of the tides…AND soon discovered it was the best spot to enjoy the fireworks! We highly recommended!

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We're so happy this became one of your favorite vacation spots on St. Simons Island – that truly means a lot! It sounds like everything lived up to expectations – clean, well-equipped, spacious, and perfectly described. We love that you discovered hidden gems like the perfect spot to watch the tides turn and the big ships go by. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope we can welcome you back again next time you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations

Kelly - Posted: 7/19/2024

Every part of the check in process and stay was seamless. Amazing location. House was well appointed and very comfortable. We are looking forward to renting again next summer. My only feedback would be: Clean couch/pillow upholstery better between families (couch pillows had an odor) Clean mold/mildew properly from the master bathroom ceiling (very strong smell in bathroom/master shower) Provide a few toys for littler kids (board games were great for older kids) Provide extra blankets in the master or a heavier comforter

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat!  We're so happy to hear you had a seamless stay at our perfect SSI family beach house! We strive to make the check-in process and overall experience as smooth as possible, so we're glad it showed. We appreciate your feedback about the couch pillows and the master bathroom. We will address these issues to ensure an even better experience for future guests. Your suggestions about providing toys for younger kids and extra blankets are great, and we'll definitely take them into consideration. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we look forward to welcoming you back next summer!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations

Allison - Posted: 7/15/2024

Love the house; very clean, spacious, comfortable beds and quiet at night. Game room was a nice bonus. Location is fabulous! Easy walk to restaurants and more. Beach gear option included was a great addition! Overall very happy with the stay.

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you loved this home and is wonderful location too! It really is an awesome spot and we are glad you thought so too! It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope we can welcome you back again soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations

Katherine - Posted: 7/10/2024

Enjoyed the easy access to activities nearby. Disappointed the beach access on the end of the road did not have any beach to walk on.

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat!  We are so glad you had an excellent stay at this property and enjoyed the close proximity to activities nearby.  We understand your disappointment regarding the beach access. The beach at the end of the road is indeed dependent on the tides, with the best access during low to mid tides. We hope you were able to enjoy the beautiful coastline at other times during your stay.  It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you back again next time you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations

Mike - Posted: 6/25/2024

Exceptional location in a quiet neighborhood, walk to dinner nightly. Great communication with property manager, easy check in/out process. Property just as in pictures. Comfy beds, great bath towels, master bathroom shower fantastic. Spacious house with a very well stocked kitchen. Board games for all ages, ping pong, cornhole, etc. Movie selections/streaming options a nice touch - plenty of space for a very relaxing trip. Highly recommend!

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat!  We are thrilled you loved the peaceful neighborhood and enjoyed walking to dinner each night.  We are so glad you all loved the board games, ping pong, and movie selections as well! Your kind words about our communication and the seamless check-in/out process mean a lot to us as we strive to always provide an exceptional guest experience.  It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you back again next time you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Susan - Posted: 6/2/2024

Cleanliness is very important to us when considering a vacation rental; and this property delivered. There was ample room for our family of 6, and the kitchen was the best stocked vacation kitchen we have ever rented. The only criticism I have is to be aware that the “shared pool” is a pass to the community pool. And although the facility is nice, it is geared toward young children, and closed on Tuesdays - the day we had slotted to be a pool day! We would consider making a reservation here again based on cleanliness and space.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat!  We're thrilled to hear that our property met your expectations for cleanliness and provided ample space for your family of six.  We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed how well stocked the house was as well!  The house does come with (for reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day) a complimentary punch pass to Neptune Park Fun Zone that give access to the community pool and miniature golf.  We are so sorry it happened to be closed the day you were planning on going to the pool - we definitely understand how that is frustrating.  The website for Neptune Park Fun Zone did highlight that because of a shortage of lifeguards this year that access to certain amenities could be limited.  I would recommend calling them next time just to make sure of their working days/hours.  It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope we can welcome you all back again next time you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Jacob - Posted: 5/30/2024

Very well appointed home with just about anything you could possibly need to enjoy your stay. The outdoor sitting areas were delightful, the kitchen very well appointed, the master and second bedroom spacious. Location quiet and proximity to the village an extra bonus. Definitely a repeat!

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and felt right at home here. We are so glad that you loved the outdoor sitting areas, the spacious bedrooms, the quiet location and its proximity to the village too! It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you back again next time you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Ludmila - Posted: 5/19/2024

I could not recommend this house more. Our favorite property we’ve stayed!

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We're so thrilled to hear that our house was the best you've stayed in—what a compliment! We always strive to go above and beyond for our guests, and it’s wonderful to know we hit the mark with you. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you back again next time you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Paul - Posted: 5/14/2024

We chose A Summer Hour Retreat for our 17th Anniversary trip to St Simons Island and we are so glad we did, this property is absolutely beautiful, well updated, well stocked, and truly within walking distance to everything. We were thoroughly impressed with the communication as well, everything was simple which allows you to just truly enjoy the house and the Island, we had an amazing few days and will definitely be back!!

Manager Response: Thank you for choosing A Summer Hour Retreat to celebrate your 17th anniversary! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the property beautiful and convenient. Your kind words about our communication is greatly appreciated, as we strive to make stays as seamless and enjoyable as possible. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we look forward to welcoming you back to St Simons Island for another memorable visit!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Salvatore - Posted: 4/30/2024

We enjoyed our stay, house was clean.walked to dinner and beach. nice place to stay!

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you had such a wonderful stay here and enjoyed the walkability to restaurants and the beach too! We hope you had a wonderful time at the wedding and hope we can welcome you back again next time you are in St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Cathey - Posted: 4/19/2024

Our family loved how thoughtfully curated this place was! Everything we needed was there for us :) We loved how close we were to downtown, the pier, and the ocean.

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you all had such a wonderful stay here and that you had everything you needed. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope we can welcome you back again soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Nikki - Posted: 4/16/2024

We were so pleased to find that this house was as beautiful in person as the online photos. Especially notable was that it was spotlessly clean. The house was tastefully decorated, well-equipped, and comfortable. Located just 2 blocks from Pier Village, it was an easy to walk to the pier, shops, restaurants. The team at Lilmar was pleasant and responsive from beginning to end. We have already booked a return visit.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat!  We are thrilled to hear that you loved this home and its awesome location as well! Our team at Lilmar is dedicated to providing exceptional service, and we're delighted that we could contribute to a memorable experience for you. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope we can have the opportunity to host you all again soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties 

Leslie & Bill - Posted: 3/7/2024

Overall, a great property. Big rooms, very comfortable place. Superb walking distance to Mallery St and the beach…although it was too cold for the beach the weekend we stayed there. Would most definitely rent here again.

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you loved your stay here and and its great location too! We hope we can have the opportunity to host you all again next time you are in St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

John - Posted: 1/28/2024

House was very nice and was as good as advertised.

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay here and we hope we can have the opportunity to host you all again next time you are in St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Eric - Posted: 1/15/2024

Perfect place to stay in St. Simons Island. Quick walk to the Pier, close to restaurants and shops. The house is lovely. Exceptionally clean and comfortable. Just so you know there are a lot of exterior and interior stairs.

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad that you loved this home and its great location too! We hope you had a wonderful time on the island and hope to host you all again next time you are in St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Margaret - Posted: 12/31/2023

Very nice property tho the list of rules seemed endless - mostly just common sense. There were 2 coffee makers but no coffee. In fact no basic supplies at all, except some dried herbs etc. We didn’t want to buy lots of food as we were only there 4 days, so a few pods of coffee would have been appreciated. Most vrbos I’ve stayed at supply some necessities, and most residents leave stuff they can’t use. Very spacious house in great location.

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat. We appreciate your kind words about the property itself and its convenient location. We are so sorry we do not supply coffee pods and spices. We understand the importance of clear communication, and we want to let you know that we do detail our offerings before arrival to ensure our guests are well-informed about the amenities provided. We do however provide high end NEST soap products in our bathrooms and starter sets of kitchen and bathroom supplies. Again, we apologize for any miscommunication on supplies provided and how it impacted your stay. We do genuinely appreciate your feedback as it helps us to enhance our guest experience. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope we can have the opportunity to host you all again next time you are in St. Simons.
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Shane - Posted: 12/10/2023

We had the BEST stay when our family came to St. Simons for the first time to attend a friend's wedding! The home was so gorgeous and spacious and nestled in the most beautiful neighborhood within walking distance of some amazing shops and restaurants and of course walking distance to the water. We spend many days and nights on the home's gorgeous porches and would recommend to anyone!

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so happy you all had such a wonderful first trip to St. Simons and we hope you all had the best time at your friend's wedding! We are so glad you all loved this home and its walkability to everything. We hope we can host you all again next time you are in St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Danica - Posted: 10/19/2023

This house is beautiful and functional, spacious and very well appointed. Being able to walk to the village (restaurants & shops), the lighthouse. and the water's edge was such a huge plus! I hope to return!

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you loved everything about your stay here and we hope to see you again next time you are in St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Lisa - Posted: 9/20/2023

We truly enjoyed our stay at A Summer Hour! The home is fabulous, extremely clean, well appointed and nicely stocked with everything we needed - beach towels & chairs, garage parking, spacious rooms, lovely front porch. This was our first trip to St. Simons so loved that we could walk into the village for dinner. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you!

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat!  We are so glad we could host you all for your first trip to St. Simons!  We love to hear that you had such a wonderful time staying here and that you had everything that you needed.  We hope to see you all again next time you are in St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Lisa - Posted: 9/14/2023

Property is spectacular. Loved it.

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at a Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you loved this spot and we hope to see you all again soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Jeff - Posted: 9/8/2023

Wish we had more time to enjoy the house. Great location walking distance to multiple restaurants.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you loved your stay here! We loved hosting you all and hope to see you again next time you are in St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Rick - Posted: 9/7/2023

We stayed for 4 nights and really enjoyed the house. It's extremely spacious, and the location was perfect - walkable to the Village but also very quiet, even over the weekend nights we were there. Loved the front porch, which could accommodate everyone and was fine even in the August heat thanks to the ceiling fan and an ocean breeze. There are a lot of steps to get to the front door and then the bedrooms, so this might not be the best place for anyone with limited mobility. The beach near the house is on the muddier side but fun for exploring. Lots of hermit crabs of all sizes! My only small complaint is that king beds were creaky and not the most comfortable, but not a significant enough issue that we wouldn't stay here again.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat!  We are so glad you had a wonderful stay here and enjoyed the spaciousness of this spot and close proximity to the pier village as well!  We hope you had a wonderful time on the island during your stay and we hope to host you all again next time you are in St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Alicia - Posted: 8/20/2023

Loved the house and location. The cleanest property I've ever rented on St. Simon.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you had such a wonderful stay here and we hope to host you all again next time you are in St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Melanie - Posted: 8/15/2023

Loved everything about this house! Had everything we needed and room for everyone. Loved the convenience to downtown and restaurants. Highly recommend!!!

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you loved this house and that you had everything you needed as well! It really is in a wonderful location. We hope to host you all again next time you are in St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Jill - Posted: 7/30/2023

Property was well maintained, close to beach access (beach access only available in low tides) and town center area of shopping/restaurants/bars. Can access everything with a short walk or even shorter bike ride. We enjoyed our stay and are hopeful to return to the area in the future

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you had such a wonderful family vacation here and we hope to see you all again next time you are in St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Josh - Posted: 7/26/2023

All good except the near constant hum of leaf blowers during the day. House was great - as advertised. Short walk to town center.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you loved the house and we hope to see you again next time you are in St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

David - Posted: 7/11/2023

Great house. Very clean & accommodating. We would return. Two items need attention: smoke detector in basement needs new batteries, fan above master bath toilet not functioning. It hums but does not ventilate.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat!  Thank you for letting us know about the batteries for the smoke detector and the fan in the master bath as well.  We will make sure those are fixed and taken care of.  We are so glad you loved your stay here and hope to see you all again when you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

David - Posted: 6/24/2023

Our family of five (including three teenagers) loved our stay at Summer Hour Retreat. The house was spacious—plenty of room for all of us—and the location was unbeatable. We walked into town, to the pier, and rented bikes to ride in the neighborhood (where we admired all the beautiful beach homes!). Our kids loved walking to the end of the cul de sac to see if it was low or high tide so they could look for shells in the beach. We especially enjoyed the front porch where we drank coffee in the morning! Definitely a five star find!

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat!  We are so glad you had such a lovely stay here and that you enjoyed the close proximity to the pier village too!  We hope to see you all again when you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Miriam - Posted: 6/17/2023

This house was beautiful and is in great location to shops and places to eat, but it is a bit of a drive to the Sandy beach where you can spend the day in St Simons. The beach access on this house’s street is only accessible during low tide times. The location is idea to the fishing pie, walking to shops and dinner, but I would definitely suggest renting a golf cart for the convenience of getting around the island! The house has been beautifully renovated, but master bedroom is not the quietest - there are creaks and unidentifiable noises most of the night even with sound machines on. The master bed is also noisy when moving around while sleeping. The dryer seems to have something wrong where it won’t shut off even after the clothes are dry and wrinkle reducer is turned off but that could have been user error as well. The last day, we could not get the dryer to heat to dry the towels either. Overall, we loved the house and loved our time spent at St Simons!!!!

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat!  We are so glad you loved this house and the wonderful renovations they have made as well!  Thank you for letting us know about some issues you were having with the dryer.  We will be sure to look into that to make sure it is working properly.  We hope to see you all again when you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Justin - Posted: 6/10/2023

I cannot say enough wonderful things about this property! The anticipation and timing of check in and check out e mails from the team was perfect. The location is just perfect. Park the car and walk every where. St Simons is such a delightful town to shop and find all sorts of restaurants. One member of our group had to hop on/off work calls and used the library and was always within a few blocks to join us . The house! Amazing. Really. I mean it. Comfortable and welcoming and well appointed. I so enjoyed morning coffee on the porch. This was a bucket list trip left over from childhood. I am a terrible sleeper and I slept soundly and comfortably each night. I give this property the very highest recommendation. Sincerest thank you .

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad this spot exceeded your expectations and that everything was seamless for you all during your stay! We are so glad you were able to check off your bucket list trip here, but we hope to see you again soon as well!
Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Eileen - Posted: 4/23/2023

I had a great time with my mother and sisters. Location is great and the house is beautiful.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! How wonderful that you all were able to getaway together! We are so glad you loved your stay here. We hope to see you all again when you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Amanda - Posted: 4/18/2023

We really enjoyed our stay at this property and wouldn't hesitate to book it again. It was well appointed, with plenty of space, and a good location. Overall, a nice relaxing vacation.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you had such a relaxing vacation and that you loved your stay here! We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

George - Posted: 3/23/2023

Wonderful location, decor, views. Easy to book, easy check-in and check-out.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you loved your stay here and that everything was seamless for you all. We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Jeane - Posted: 3/6/2023

We had a great stay. The property was clean and well finished. You can walk to the beach, shopping and dining. The only thing missing was better beach chairs.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat!  Thank you for your suggestions on the chairs as well - it is always helpful to have feedback on items in the house.  We will be sure to make note of this.  We are so glad you had such a wonderful stay and hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Todd - Posted: 3/5/2023

Great property! Views, decor, location were just the best. Would definitely recommend and return to visit. Only suggestions: In the main bedroom, regular bed pillows for sleeping on and two hand towels for bathroom. Can’t imagine anything else that could have made it better!

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at A Summer Hour Retreat! We are so glad you loved your stay here - this property really does check all the boxes for a great vacation rental. We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Jeane - Posted: 2/17/2023

The house was as stated in description, even more. A very short walk to stores/restaurants. In a quiet neighborhood. Our teens spend a lot of time in basement playing ping pong. Kitchen was well equipped for all of our cooking needs. Lots of time spent on porch. Already looking at our calendar to seen when we can visit again.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review, Claudia! We are so glad this home was more than you were expecting and that you all had such a wonderful long weekend! We look forward to seeing you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Claudia - Posted: 10/20/2022

We loved the home and location. Well stocked kitchen and comfortable beds. Very clean. Great master shower. The only complaint would be that the ice maker did not provide any ice and the gas grill only had a small amount of gas. We were not able to cook the steaks on the grill and had to resort to using the stove to cook them. Other than those 2 issues, we absolutely loved our stay.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Carol! We are so glad you loved your stay here. Thank you for letting us know about the ice maker and gas for the grill as well so we can take care of that for future guests. We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Carol - Posted: 10/20/2022

We loved the location being close to the pier and restaurants. We hadn't anticipated the weather being so nice-- a short drive to East Beach made for the perfect day. Rooms were large and clean. Very large TV in living room was nice. Only disappointment in the kitchen was that there wasnt a frying pan. Agency was very easy to work with-- instructions for check in and check out were made very clear. Would stay here again.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Elizabeth! We are so glad you all had such a wonderful time here and that the weather was perfect. Thank you for letting us know about the frying pan as well, we will make note of that. We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Elizabeth - Posted: 10/19/2022

The house was great. Well furnished and Great location. It was super clean and organized. It had every we needed to make our trip great.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Edward! We are so glad you loved this property and that it had everything you needed. We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Edward - Posted: 10/17/2022

Property was gorgeous and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay in St Simons. Lots of history and great food and shops all within walking distance.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Brent! So glad you all loved this home, it really is a wonderful spot! We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Brent - Posted: 9/20/2022

We loved the house. Perfect location, Walking distance to the village, Spacious, Beautiful place. We will definitely stay here again when we come back down with our children to visit our family that lives there.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Sheena! We are so glad you loved this spot! We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit! Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Sheena - Posted: 9/12/2022

This house was perfect. It's location is a short walk to great restaurants and brewing the ocean. Will probably rent it again. Just wonderful.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Nora! We are so glad this spot was perfect for you all. We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Nora - Posted: 8/31/2022

The house was very clean, comfortable and beautiful. It was in a great location, could walk to everything.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Lauren! We are so glad you had an excellent time here and hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Lauren - Posted: 8/30/2022

Incredible stay. Seems the house was professionally, and beautifully decorated. Ceiling fans abundant.Free flowing with ample space up and down. Kitchen well stocked with maximum functionality. Location is excellent… close to Village and river beach. My only gripe is why guests are left with unexplainable minimum garbage bags and soap. Just doesn’t make sense.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Chris! We are so glad you loved A Summer Hour Retreat and its location! Thank you for your feedback on the garbage bag and soap supplies as well. We will be sure to take care of that. We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Chris - Posted: 8/25/2022

The house was so charming and in a great location. Loved being able to walk in to town and bike the whole island. Lilmar made it very easy from check-in to all instructions and information about the area. Great getaway!

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Paige! We are so glad you had such a wonderful getaway here! We hope to see you all again soon! Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Paige - Posted: 8/23/2022

Enjoyed our time.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Michael! We are so glad you had such wonderful time here! We hope to see you all again soon! Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Michael - Posted: 8/5/2022

Nice house, fully stocked with kitchen supplies and family games. Easily walkable to the village, community pool with kids water park, fishing pier and light house. Quick drive to the public beaches.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Ashlee! We are so glad you had a wonderful time! This property really is in an excellent location. We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Ashlee - Posted: 8/3/2022

My sister and I stayed here with our young adult children. We stayed two weeks and loved this house. It was comfortable and had all the nicety's of home. It was clean and we enjoyed coffee each morning on the front porch. Ping Pong tournaments were fun downstairs too. Walking distance to shops and good restaurants.Decorated perfect! We had a wonderful trip.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review, Stephanie!  We are so glad this spot was perfect for you all!  Those porches are perfect for easing into the morning with a cup of coffee.  We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Stephanie - Posted: 6/18/2022

Enjoyed our time for annual girls trip in this gorgeous beach house. Great spaces for time together chatting, cooking, and dining . Short walk to restaurants, shops, and beach areas. Great outdoor porch spaces.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review, Kuye!  We are so glad you all had such a wonderful time here for your girls trip!  We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Kuye - Posted: 5/15/2022

House was bigger than expected and extremely nice on the inside. Short walk to the Village. Great house.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Steve! So glad you enjoyed the house and the proximity to the village is perfect too. We hope to see you again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Steve - Posted: 3/21/2022

We had a great week at this place! It was very clean, the couches and beds were comfortable. The porch was wonderful and the short walk to the beach was enjoyed by my boys to use the sand toys from the garage. One very minor thing we missed was the use of some "to go" mugs for our morning coffee strolls around the neighborhood but all in all, it was an inviting and nice property that we would return to given the opportunity.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Annie! So glad you enjoyed your stay here! The porch is awesome and so glad you all enjoyed the proximity to the beach as well! We hope to see you again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Annie - Posted: 3/11/2022

Had a wonderful long weekend staying at this property. Such a great and quiet area to stay on the island with very close access to the beach and some restaurants and shopping. House was very nice and well appointed with everything we needed in the kitchen to cook for ourselves a couple times. Beautiful place to stay for sure.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review, Larry!  So wonderful to hear that you had such a great vacation at A Summer Hour Retreat.  This home really is the ideal vacation rental.  We hope to see you again soon as a guest!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Larry - Posted: 2/14/2022

The property is open and spacious. The main floor has plenty of room. All the bedrooms are on the top floor. The master suite is extremely large with a wonderful two headed shower with plenty of space. There are a number of steps to get up to the main floor due to sea islands building codes, but other than the steps it was fantastic.

Thank you for sharing your 5-Star experience at A Summer Hour Retreat with us Jason! We're glad you all had a great visit and hope you will return again.
Barbara@Lilmar Properties

Jason - Posted: 12/19/2021

Awesome place! We loved the location as expected. The house was spacious for our needs. Master bed & bath are great. A lot of room and comfortable. Guest rooms were more than enough for additional guests. The kitchen had ample space for "group" cooking and was well equipped. My favorite was the front porch. A very peaceful area to hang out! I would stay there every time we have the chance to visit St. Simons!

Thank you for letting us know what you loved about staying at A Summer Hour Retreat, Steve! There's a chair on that front porch just waiting for your return!
Barbara@Liilmar Propertiers

Steve - Posted: 11/30/2021

Bigger and nicer than the pictures. Room to spread out with two rooms downstairs and big enough for us all to gather together. Great location! We plan on going back.

Thanks for sharing your great review with us, Joe. We'll look forward to your return visit! Barbara@Lilmar Properties

Joe - Posted: 10/22/2021

When three friends from three different states walked in, we knew immediately we had made a great decision. The photos did not do justice to the property. They cannot capture the feeling of home that being there created. The home is spacious with plenty of areas for everyone to be together or to themselves. The comfortable, well-appointed home included a well- equipped kitchen, a large living room perfect for catching up, a dining room., and a den. Upstairs, the bedrooms were beautifully decorated, the beds were comfortable, the laundry convenient and the master bath impressive. We also enjoyed the great location; the neighborhood was quiet and the proximity to town's Main Street was great. Honestly, we loved everything, except rain the first half of the week, and the cork screw which defeated all three of us.


Manager Response: Thank you so much for your 5-star review, Martha! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our A Summer Hour Retreat Cottage! We agree, it is a wonderful property. We hope you can come back and stay with us again soon!
Thanks,
Brooke@lilmar

Martha - Posted: 9/2/2021

We enjoyed our stay at Summer Hour Retreat. It was a nice family getaway close to town. The house was in great condition and has lots of places to gather or just read by yourself. A lovely spot.


Manager Response: Thank you for your 5-star review, Pamela! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can stay with us again soon!
Thanks,
Brooke@lilmar

Pamela - Posted: 8/27/2021

We had an excellent experience with this property. The beds were very comfy and the water pressure was great in the showers (both very important to me!). The kitchen was very well stocked and everything was updated. We loved the large front porch…perfect gathering to escape the sun. The neighborhood is within walking distance of shops and restaurants. I would not recommend the beach down the street during the day because of the tides but we rode are bikes to a great wide beach. You can ride/walk down the entire beach from our street during low tide. I would highly recommend this property and we would stay there again!

Manager Response: Thank you so much for your 5-star review, Suzanne! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you can stay with us again soon!
Thanks,
Brooke@lilmar

Suzanne - Posted: 8/24/2021

A Summer Hour’s Retreat was phenomenal! It was probably the best stocked rental property I have rented…they really thought of everything! The layout of the house is great and the really felt like home for the week…we didn’t want to leave! The only drawback is the accessibility of the beach during high tide. We rented a golf cart for the week, so it wasn’t an issue, but just something to consider. All in all, a wonderful stay. We will definitely consider again for future stays!


Manager response: Thank you, A Summer Hour Retreat is a great property and we are happy to know that you had such an amazing stay!

Michael - Posted: 6/23/2021

The house is beautiful and has all of the amenities you need. It was a quick walk to the pier, lighthouse, shops and restaurants. It was also a pretty easy walk to East Beach but would be too far to carry chairs. We had a great long weekend!


Manager Response: A summer Hour Retreat is a beautiful property and its location you can not beat we are happy to know that you had a great stay!
Thank you 

Karen - Posted: 5/26/2021

The neighborhood and property were excellent. It was extremely well stocked and furnished. The porch was very nice. The only problem was that it did not have cable or satellite as advertised.

Manager Response Thank you, we are happy that overall you really enjoyed your stay!

Patti - Posted: 5/19/2021

If you want a place that is close to the ocean (be mindful of the tide) and downtown, THIS IS THE PLACE!!!!! The house was just perfect! Would love to know where you purchased the sofas - so comfy..... and the hand soap.... :- ) Great job with the house.... We look forward to out next visit!

Manager Response: Thank you for your review. A Summer Hour Retreat is a great property with its location its just perfect. We are so happy that you loved your stay. If I ever find out about the sofas I will let you know the maker. lol Looking forward to the next stay!!!
Thank you! 

Lilmar Properties

Missy - Posted: 5/14/2021

Loved the convenience of walking distance to restaurants and the village pier.

Manager Response: A summer Hour Retreat is the best location so happy you enjoyed it so much! 

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Pam - Posted: 5/9/2021

Beautiful spacious home less than a block from the water and 2 blocks from downtown. Quiet area. Nice kitchen. Our favorite place was the large front porch where we ate most of our meals. Plenty of parking off street (including a garage). Would definitely book this place again

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review. That property is beautiful and so conveniently close to everything. The porch is one of my favorite spot as well. We look forward to the next time. 

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Walter - Posted: 4/20/2021

I cannot say enough nice things about this property. It was immaculate and well appointed. How often do you walk into a house and think it looks better than the photos? Location was perfect as well. Steps away from the village and ocean in a beautiful neighborhood/area. Our party ranged in age from 5-65 and everyone enjoyed this property. It rained a good bit during our stay and we didn’t mind at all!
 

Allison - Posted: 4/20/2021

Incredible! We loved it so much we plan to come back next year. Big highlight were the porches and amazing windows/exterior lighting. Also fantastic that it's so close to the town center so it's easy to walk for coffee and breakfast in the morning. Highly recommend

Manger Response:   Thank you very much for your review. We are so happy that you loved the property. We look forward to next year. 
Thank you!

Lilmar Properties 

Andrew - Posted: 4/20/2021

I cannot say enough nice things about this property. It was immaculate and well appointed. How often do you walk into a house and think it looks better than the photos? Location was perfect as well. Steps away from the village and ocean in a beautiful neighborhood/area. Our party ranged in age from 5-65 and everyone enjoyed this property. It rained a good bit during our stay and we didn’t mind at all! 

Manager Response: Thank you so much for your review. We love to know that you enjoyed your stay at A Summer Hour Retreat property and that the property was so well accommodating for everyone. it is a beautiful property and great location.
Thank you 

Lilmar Properties 

Allison - Posted: 4/19/2021

We absolutely loved it! A big highlight was the porches - amazing for outdoor eating and spending time with family chatting and enjoying the sea breeze. Close proximity to the town center made it easy to walk to food, coffee, or a walk on the pier and low-tide beach. Will come back next year. Highly recommend.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review. Yes the Summer Hour Retreat property is amazing we love that you and your family enjoyed it. You cant beat its porches and its location. We look forward to next year. 
Thank you!

Lilmar Properties 

Andrew - Posted: 4/8/2021

I rented the property for a few days to work on a novel I’m writing, and the space was perfect! It was very serene and beautifully decorated with lovely views from the porches and nice decorative touches in the ship lap and tabby. The beds were comfortable, the kitchen had high end appliances and every thing you can think of to cook with, and the location was perfect for walking to Pier Village. The neighborhood is also very safe and quiet. I will definitely book again when I get the chance and highly recommend this house for couples, families, and groups of friends visiting St Simons!

Rachel - Posted: 3/1/2021

We love the property and had a great beach weekend in St. Simon Island. We would definitely stay there again!

Jesse - Posted: 10/5/2020

This rental is absolutely gorgeous! It has literally everything you need. The location is perfect; only a 5 minute walk to Pier Village. Just about 200 yards from the beach. It’s worth noting that this beach can only be accessed at low-tide. East Beach is where we spent most of our beach time. This was honestly probably the cleanest rental I’ve ever stayed in. Southern Soul BBQ is a must try while your here. Along with Barbara Jeans (the sweet potato bread is life changing). Thanks for having us!

Christy - Posted: 8/16/2020

The house was exactly as stated. It was beautiful and probably the cleanest rental I’ve ever stayed in. We loved all of the natural light. It was equipped with literally everything we needed. Thanks so much for having us!

Christy - Posted: 8/15/2020

Great house in an excellent location!

Richard - Posted: 7/19/2020

This was a wonderful week for our family full of the best adventures- we rented a golf cart and never used our car. So close to town and all the best beaches and restaurants. Super cute home! We highly recommend it! (Note- The pool is a public pay to enter pool And not a pool at the property)

Valentina - Posted: 7/12/2020

My family of five loved this home. Spacious, decorated beautifully, included everything essential in the kitchen, comfortable beds. I stayed in the two headed shower for about an hour! Short walk to the beach, which was sparsely populated, which we appreciated during these COVID-19 times. Beware you can only access the beach during low and mid tides, but who goes to the beach for more than 12 hours at a time anyway? You are walking distance to all the shops and pier, so one can just head there or relax and watch their huge TV. Communication was great with the company and property owners, but we had no problems so all we did was talk before the stay. I would recommend this house to anyone. If there is any downside, you just have to check the tide schedule before you head to the beach, as at high tide it is not accessible. This is a small detail and easily managed. There is plenty to do at the house or walking to the shops during this time. Spoil yourself and family and rent this house! 5 stars!

Steven - Posted: 7/5/2020

Really enjoyed our stay at this house. Love the decor and huge space. Looks just like the pictures online. Will definitely rent again next time we visit St. Simons island.

Pete - Posted: 6/29/2020

Beautiful house in the perfect location! The house had everything we needed and slept six very comfortably. We enjoyed walking to the village and the pier every day. We would highly recommend!

Erin - Posted: 11/30/2019

Gorgeous and comfortable, with all the touches of home. Exceptionally clean and an excellent spot for relaxing and reading, or finding adventure. Walking distance to shops and restaurants made everything so convenient. Especially loved having coffee on the upper balcony, watching the water, and waking up refreshed! Bed was beyond comfortable, and it was one of the best rental homes and vacation locations that we have experienced. Highly recommend.

Clarisa - Posted: 10/21/2019

Gorgeous and comfortable home, perfect for relaxing and reading, porch sitting, or for exploring. Walking distance to many shops and restaurants, as well as the pier, it was the perfect

Clarisa - Posted: 10/18/2019

We loved our stay at The Bare feet Retreat. The house has such decorator touches and extremely thoughtful to what guests would appreciate. A chef's kitchen and so many touches of elegance. We loved our time there as did the many that followed our trip on Facebook. The location is perfect to walking to watch the sunrise or sunset at the end of the street or walking a block to the downtown and lighthouse. We were beyond pleased!

Joan - Posted: 10/2/2019

We arrived at the Bare Feet Retreat and were overwhelmed by the details in the decorations, high end appliances, convenience to the downtown, walking to the end of the street for sunsets, looking for shells at low tide by walking to the end of our street, amazing sunrises. All the beauty of the home with the attention to what guests would appreciate such as every kitchen appliance and dishes you would want, beautiful kitchen ware, all the beachy knickknacks, and the incredible master shower. We will definitely be returning. Thank you so much!

Joan - Posted: 10/2/2019

I have rented several vacation properties on St. Simon's Island and this one was far and away the best. The house was wonderfully decorated and equipped, and the location near the tidal beach and the village couldn't have been any better. I will definitely consider renting again on a future trip.

Stephen - Posted: 7/30/2019

We had a Fabulous stay. Everything was just as the pictures described and beyond. I would definitely love to stay there again.

Donald - Posted: 7/23/2019

If Joanna Gaines decorated a beach house, this would be the one. Perfect location for meandering down to the beach with the kiddos, perfect location for walking to The Village for shopping and a glass of wine - we parked our car and didn't get back in it except to go to Harris Teeters and Crabdaddy's. Cooks - you will thoroughly enjoy the chef's kitchen stocked with everything you will need from Le Creuset to amazing high end appliances, warming drawer, under counter microwave, French door refrigerator, gorgeous kitchen linens, the best cookbooks. We enjoyed every design element and feature in this home. Amazing collection of books to enjoy. The owners left a beautiful welcome basket with wine, Stonewall Kitchen scones, chips and salsa - wow! The seating area on the second floor was so charming. High quality, beautifully decorated home in the best location. We loved being able to walk everywhere. We loved the small town feel. Everything was just … perfect. - The Murphys

James - Posted: 7/12/2019

Excellent property conveniently located to beach and village

Dana - Posted: 7/10/2019

We just got back from a 4 night stay at Bare Feet Retreat. Upon arrival, we were greeted with a welcome basket full of goodies! This was a lovely surprise and gave us a nice first impression when we got there. From booking, to questions while we were there, to checkout, Lilmar Properties made our stay even more enjoyable. They were always available and quick to respond. My only suggestion is to offer a weekly rate. We had to pay a nightly rate and wanted to stay longer, but there was no weekly rate. In regards to the actual house, the décor was absolutely goergeous! We stayed in the house more than we typically do on a vacation because we enjoyed being there so much. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone! We drove to the nearest beach with sand which was about .50 mile. The Wi-fi was not good, but the kids survived! Hope to come again soon!

Manager Response: Hi Carmen!  Thank you for your kind and valuable feedback about your stay at Bare Feet Retreat.  We hadn't noticed any issues with the Wi-Fi but we are already working with the owner and looking into the issue for future guests.  Thank you for being our guest and we look forward to having you be our guest again soon!  - Adam & Beth

Carmen - Posted: 6/30/2019

First time renting thru VRBO and couldn’t be more pleased with this home, it was perfect!

Manager Response: Hi Misty!  Thank you for being our first guest at Bare Feet Retreat!  We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will return soon!  Thank you, Beth and Adam

Misty - Posted: 6/5/2019