Home -
4.9
(48)
Houdini by the Sea
$265.00 - $795.00
/ night + taxes & fees
5
bedrooms
3
baths
10
guests
Pets Not Allowed
- Location: South Island
- Type: Home
- View: Pool View
Location
Description
Welcome to Houdini by the Sea! This wonderful island escape is centrally located just a short walk to the beaches and the best village area shops, restaurants and sites on St. Simons Island. Guests of Houdini by the Sea will have their own private heated pool (heated upon request for $45/day) with plenty of pool side seating and lounging for use during their stay. The newly landscaped pool area with a 12' x 30' pool and backyard has beautiful turf grass, perfect for families to enjoy fun games. Tastefully decorated with a clean and coastal decor inside, this home will feel like your home away from home from the moment you step inside. Offering 5 private bedrooms, each bed offers guests a comfortable place for guests to relax after a fun day on the island.
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Guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards beach gear rentals during your stay! The credit amount of $40/night is included in each reservation. You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and even experiences with select vendors! – the choice is yours!
Learn More About the Lilmar Vacations Beach Gear Credit!
The open concept living room, dining room and kitchen give guests plenty of space to gather and make memories while enjoying meals together or for a fun game night! Guests will find two guest bedrooms on the main living level sharing a hallway bathroom. Two additional guest bedrooms with a hallway guest bath and the primary suite are located on the 2nd level along with the laundry offering a washer and dryer. The home offers several porches for enjoying a lazy morning sipping coffee or watching an afternoon thunderstorm roll through the island.
Book your next visit at Houdini by the Sea to ensure you make tons of great memories on St. Simons Island!
Cancellation Policy for Reservations of 29 Nights or Less
• Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to arrival receive a 100% refund
• Cancellations made 14 to 29 days prior to arrival receive a 50% refund
Cancellation Policy for Reservations of 30 Nights or More
• Cancellations made 60 days or more prior to arrival receive a 100% refund
• Cancellations made 30 to 59 days prior to arrival receive a 50% refund
**To protect your vacation investment and avoid deposits lost to cancellation, Lilmar Properties strongly recommends the purchase of Travel Insurance which is offered by Lilmar Properties during checkout or after booking. Contact Lilmar Properties with any questions.
Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #STMA-22
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Guest reservations of 3 to 21 nights come with a valuable credit to use towards beach gear rentals during your stay! The credit amount of $40/night is included in each reservation. You may use your credit for bicycles, beach chairs and umbrellas, beach carts, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, and even experiences with select vendors! – the choice is yours!
Learn More About the Lilmar Vacations Beach Gear Credit!
- Any group gatherings and events at this property are limited to the number of occupants (10 persons). Events such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, etc. are not permitted.
- Sorry, pets are not allowed
- Fireplace(s) not available for guest use
- Linens (Bath towels & bed sheets) provided
- Check In: 4:00pm Check out: 10:00am
- 1/2 mile to the beach (9 minute walk down Demere Rd)
- Parking for three vehicles
- Pool Heating Fee: additional $45 / night upon request
- Minimum Age Requirement of 25 years of Age to Rent the Property.
The open concept living room, dining room and kitchen give guests plenty of space to gather and make memories while enjoying meals together or for a fun game night! Guests will find two guest bedrooms on the main living level sharing a hallway bathroom. Two additional guest bedrooms with a hallway guest bath and the primary suite are located on the 2nd level along with the laundry offering a washer and dryer. The home offers several porches for enjoying a lazy morning sipping coffee or watching an afternoon thunderstorm roll through the island.
Book your next visit at Houdini by the Sea to ensure you make tons of great memories on St. Simons Island!
Cancellation Policy for Reservations of 29 Nights or Less
• Cancellations made 30 days or more prior to arrival receive a 100% refund
• Cancellations made 14 to 29 days prior to arrival receive a 50% refund
Cancellation Policy for Reservations of 30 Nights or More
• Cancellations made 60 days or more prior to arrival receive a 100% refund
• Cancellations made 30 to 59 days prior to arrival receive a 50% refund
**To protect your vacation investment and avoid deposits lost to cancellation, Lilmar Properties strongly recommends the purchase of Travel Insurance which is offered by Lilmar Properties during checkout or after booking. Contact Lilmar Properties with any questions.
Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #STMA-22
Availability Calendar
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Bedding
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| Guest Bedroom 2 | Queen | Toilet, Shower | with HD TV | |
| Guest Bedroom 3 | Queen | Toilet, Combo Tub Shower | with HD TV | |
| Guest Bedroom 4 | King | Toilet, Combo Tub Shower | with HD TV | |
| Primary Bedroom | King | Toilet, Tub, Shower | with HD TV |
Amenities 36
Entertainment
- HD Smart TV
- Streaming or Cable TV
- Wi-Fi
Essentials
- Beach Towels Provided
- Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Iron
- Iron Board
- NEST Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash
- Towels & Linens
- Washer
Exclusive Amenities
- VayKLife Beach Gear Credit
General
- 24Hr Check-In
- Air Conditioning
- Balcony
- Beach Chairs
- Children Welcome
- Heating
- Lanai Gazebo Covered
- Private yard
- Self Check In / Check Out
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Dishwasher
- Gas Grill
- Keurig Coffee Maker
- Lilmar Custom Kitchen Starter Amenity Kit
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
Pet Policy
- Pets Not Allowed
Pool, Spa & Fitness
- Heated Pool
- Private Pool
Safety
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Fire Extinguisher
- Outdoor Lighting
- Smoke Detector
Reviews
4.9
(48)
5
The home was perfect for our crew. Very clean, super location, all as advertised and more. The pool was the highlight for the kids...well worth the extra to have it heatedEveryone was very comfortable with their individual rooms. Will definately try to reserve this property again Thanks so much for sharing your property with my family lee.
Manager Response: Thank you for sharing your experience at Houdini by the Sea. We are thrilled to hear the home was a perfect fit for your family and that the heated pool was such a highlight for the kids. It is wonderful to know everyone was comfortable and that the location and amenities exceeded expectations. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would be honored to welcome you back on your next St. Simons visit.
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLee - Posted: 12/5/2025
5
The home was perfect for our crew. Very clean, super location, all as advertised and more. The pool was the highlight for the kids...well worth the extra to have it heatedEveryone was very comfortable with their individual rooms. Will definately try to reserve this property again Thanks so much for sharing your property with my family lee.Lee - Posted: 12/1/2025
Thank you for sharing your experience at Houdini by the Sea. We are thrilled to hear the home was a perfect fit for your family and that the heated pool was such a highlight for the kids. It is wonderful to know everyone was comfortable and that the location and amenities exceeded expectations. We truly appreciate you choosing to stay with us and would be honored to welcome you back on your next St. Simons visit. -Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLilmar Properties staff
5
Neighbor in back let their dog out every morning at 5:30am and it would bark constantly. Thought it was worth noting since it happened every day. Otherwise everything was excellent! Would stay here again.
Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and that everything else was excellent. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we would love to welcome you back to St. Simons for another great visit soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsHenry - Posted: 10/29/2025
5
Neighbor in back let their dog out every morning at 5:30am and it would bark constantly. Thought it was worth noting since it happened every day. Otherwise everything was excellent! Would stay here again.Henry - Posted: 10/17/2025
Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and that everything else was excellent. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we would love to welcome you back to St. Simons for another great visit soon! -Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLilmar Properties staff
5
This was an excellent location. My family throughly enjoyed the pool and spacious home. We were a 8 minute walk to restaurants and shops. We will book again!
Manager Response: Thank you for your kind review of Houdini by the Sea! We are so glad your family enjoyed the spacious home, relaxing pool, and convenient location close to shops and restaurants. It means so much to hear you plan to book again and we look forward to welcoming you back to St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsCandice - Posted: 9/29/2025
5
This was an excellent location. My family throughly enjoyed the pool and spacious home. We were a 8 minute walk to restaurants and shops. We will book again!Candice - Posted: 9/19/2025
Thank you for your kind review of Houdini by the Sea! We are so glad your family enjoyed the spacious home, relaxing pool, and convenient location close to shops and restaurants. It means so much to hear you plan to book again and we look forward to welcoming you back to St. Simons! -Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLilmar Properties staff
5
Wonderful Ladies Trip @ Houdini by the Sea
This was the 22nd year of our annual Ladie's Weekend Getaway. Though, our first year at SSI. Working with Lilmar was seamless. They were very responsive and accommodating. We particularly enjoyed the heated pool and equipment rental discount. The house was well appointed, clean, and comfortable. Our one 'complaint' would be that the front bedroom closest to the kitchen could use some modifications. The barn doors do not provide privacy nor filter noise, the mattress was uncomfortable, and the windows/transoms could use some room darkening treatments. Thank you for the opportunity to provide feedback.
Manager Response: Thank you for choosing Houdini by the Sea for such a special occasion! We are so glad your first visit to St. Simons was a wonderful one and that you enjoyed the heated pool and the comfort of the home. We also truly appreciate your feedback regarding the bedroom, and we will review those details with our team. It was a pleasure hosting your group and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable stay on the island!
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsGretchen - Posted: 9/18/2025
5
Review
It was a spacious beautiful home
Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea. We are so glad the home’s spacious layout and beauty made your stay enjoyable. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we would love to welcome you back for another St. Simons getaway anytime
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsDebbie - Posted: 9/9/2025
5
Review
Nice property and location. We enjoyed staying at this location.
Manager Response: Thank you for sharing your experience at Houdini by the Sea! We are so glad you enjoyed the home and its location and we would love to welcome you back for another St. Simons stay soon.
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLinette - Posted: 9/9/2025
5
Family reunion
This was a beautiful home! Well taken care of!! The pool was a big hit for the grandkids! It was an amazing stay! Very spacious!
Manager Response: Thank you for your kind review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea. We are so glad the home was a beautiful and comfortable setting for your family reunion, and that the pool was such a hit with the grandkids. It means a lot to know you had an amazing stay and we would love to welcome you back for another St. Simons getaway.
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsDebbie - Posted: 9/8/2025
5
It was a spacious beautiful homeDebbie - Posted: 9/8/2025
Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea. We are so glad the home’s spacious layout and beauty made your stay enjoyable. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we would love to welcome you back for another St. Simons getaway anytime -Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLilmar Properties staff
5
Nice property and location. We enjoyed staying at this location.Linette - Posted: 8/25/2025
Thank you for sharing your experience at Houdini by the Sea! We are so glad you enjoyed the home and its location and we would love to welcome you back for another St. Simons stay soon. -Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLilmar Properties staff
5
Excellent
Excellent stay. Everything was perfect.
Manager Response: Thank you so much for your wonderful review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea. We are thrilled to hear everything was perfect for your stay. It means a great deal that you chose to spend your time on St. Simons with us and we would love the opportunity to welcome you back for more island memories in the future.
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsEmily - Posted: 8/17/2025
5
Review
Property was great. Super easy check in, kitchen was well equipped and clean. On site management was very communicative. Would stay again
Manager Response: Thank you for your kind review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the check-in process easy, the kitchen well equipped, and our team helpful throughout your visit. It means so much to know you would stay with us again, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another St. Simons getaway.
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsGenie - Posted: 8/13/2025
5
Property was great. Super easy check in, kitchen was well equipped and clean. On site management was very communicative. Would stay againGenie - Posted: 8/10/2025
Thank you for your kind review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the check-in process easy, the kitchen well equipped, and our team helpful throughout your visit. It means so much to know you would stay with us again, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another St. Simons getaway. -Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLilmar Properties staff
5
Review
We had a wonderful stay. The location is great, the house and pool are beautiful! My only recommendation would be to add another icemaker. The fridge icemaker can't keep up. Thanks,
Manager Response: Thank you for your kind words and for staying with us at Houdini by the Sea! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the beautiful home, pool, and convenient location. We appreciate your feedback about the icemaker - it’s a great suggestion and we’ll be sure to pass it along. Hope to welcome you back for another great stay on St. Simons soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsJohn - Posted: 7/16/2025
5
We had a wonderful stay. The location is great, the house and pool are beautiful! My only recommendation would be to add another icemaker. The fridge icemaker can't keep up. Thanks,John - Posted: 7/14/2025
Thank you for your kind words and for staying with us at Houdini by the Sea! We’re so glad to hear you enjoyed the beautiful home, pool, and convenient location. We appreciate your feedback about the icemaker - it’s a great suggestion and we’ll be sure to pass it along. Hope to welcome you back for another great stay on St. Simons soon! -Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLilmar Properties staff
5
Terrific rental house
Great house! Very well appointed, and surprisingly private and quiet for being on a busy street. Renters should be aware that this is truly a rental and there are none of the usual extras in the kitchen (foil, Saran Wrap, spices etc that are often left in drawers) but there were plenty of storage containers, pots and pans, etc. Would definitely rent again, and Lilmar is the best property manager on SSI!
Manager Response: Thank you so much for the kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Houdini by the Sea! It’s great to hear the home felt peaceful and private even with its central location, and that it had everything you needed for a comfortable visit. And thanks for sharing your notes about the kitchen items and what’s included. To help avoid any confusion, we do include a detailed list of our starter set in the pre-arrival emails so guests know what to bring along. Your shoutout to our team truly means a lot. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we would love to welcome you back anytime!
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsMolly - Posted: 6/5/2025
5
Great Home and Location
We really enjoyed our stay at Houdini by the Sea. The house was the perfect size for our family and was quite comfortable. The distance to the beach was a short bike ride or walk, and we loved biking to nearby restaurants and shops as well. This was our first visit to SSI, and we can't wait to come back!
Manager Response: Thank you so much for staying with us at Houdini by the Sea! We’re so glad it was the perfect fit for your family and that you made the most of the easy access to the beach, shops, and restaurants. It’s always fun to hear when a first trip to SSI turns into plans to return - we would love to have you back anytime!
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsBarbara - Posted: 6/4/2025
5
Fun at the Houdini House
All was fine except the home description and pictures indicated there were three kings upstairs and there were not. One was a full size bed. Don’t think it was even a queen. The property company worked out something for us but my grandson ended up having to sleep on a pull out couch in the main room where everyone wanted to gather in the a.m. I also feel they could be a bit more generous with the staples…t paper, laundry pods etc. The pool was nice, we heated it and there are several beach chairs in a storage area there by the pool if you would like to take them to the beach. The house is well located and beautifully decorated.
Manager Response: Thank you for your thoughtful review and for sharing your experience at Houdini by the Sea. We're glad you enjoyed the home’s beautiful décor, great location, and pool area. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the bed configuration and provided supplies. We’ve noted your suggestions and will review the listing details to ensure accuracy for future guests. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we would love to welcome you back any time!
–Lauren with Lilmar VacationsHarriet - Posted: 4/4/2025
5
Fun at the Houdini House
All was fine except the home description and pictures indicated there were three kings upstairs and there were not. One was a full size bed. Don’t think it was even a queen. The property company worked out something for us but my grandson ended up having to sleep on a pull out couch in the main room where everyone wanted to gather in the a.m. I also feel they could be a bit more generous with the staples…t paper, laundry pods etc. The pool was nice, we heated it and there are several beach chairs in a storage area there by the pool if you would like to take them to the beach. The house is well located and beautifully decorated.Harriet - Posted: 3/30/2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review and for sharing your experience at Houdini by the Sea. We're glad you enjoyed the home’s beautiful décor, great location, and pool area. We truly appreciate your feedback regarding the bed configuration and provided supplies. We’ve noted your suggestions and will review the listing details to ensure accuracy for future guests. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we would love to welcome you back any time! –Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLilmar Properties staff
5
Fabulous House
Beautiful home with tons of space for a large group. Great location to beach, village , and restaurants. Wonderful pool. Lilmar was great to work with on this rental!
Manager Response: Thank you for sharing your experience at Houdini by the Sea! We are thrilled to hear the home’s spacious layout and prime location made for a fabulous stay. The private pool is definitely a guest favorite, and we’re so glad you enjoyed it. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we would love to welcome you back again anytime!
— Lauren with Lilmar VacationsDiane - Posted: 3/22/2025
5
Amazing house in a great location!!
We are just home a wonderful 2 weeks at Houdini By the Sea (late Feb- early March). The location was great walkable to the Pier shopping area and the beaches. The house itself is so well equipped with a large kitchen and living spaces. Pool area is nice to sit by. Would definitely return!
Manager Response: Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had an amazing two weeks at Houdini By the Sea and enjoyed the convenient location, well-equipped home, and relaxing pool area. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we would love to host you again for another fantastic stay on St. Simons!
— Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLisa - Posted: 3/18/2025
5
Great house and great location!!!
Our stay in Houdini by the Sea was fabulous. The location was idea- between the beach and Pier Village Marketplace (10 min for either). The house, while on a moderately busy road, was quiet. Best things about the house: comfortable beds with bedside lights, nice bathrooms, expansive living area and kitchen, wonderful outside space (due to the setting of the pool, there is lots of open sky, room to sit). The kitchen was very well equipped. Would rent this again in a hearbeat! There are houses nearby by but we were lucky only to have guests there on the weekends.
Manager Response: Thank you so much for your kind review! We're so happy to hear you loved your stay at Houdini by the Sea. It really is a great location—close to both the beach and Pier Village! We're glad you found the home comfortable, quiet, and well-equipped for your trip. The outdoor space and pool are definitely guest favorites! We would love to host you again anytime—hope to welcome you back soon!
— Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLisa - Posted: 3/14/2025
5
Amazing house in a great location!!
We are just home a wonderful 2 weeks at Houdini By the Sea (late Feb- early March). The location was great walkable to the Pier shopping area and the beaches. The house itself is so well equipped with a large kitchen and living spaces. Pool area is nice to sit by. Would definitely return!Lisa B. - Posted: 3/10/2025
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you had an amazing two weeks at Houdini By the Sea and enjoyed the convenient location, well-equipped home, and relaxing pool area. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we would love to host you again for another fantastic stay on St. Simons! — Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLilmar Properties staff
5
Houdini MAKES an escape
Houdini is a fabulous spot for a St Simons escape with family and friends. Lots of space for time together and plenty of private bedroom space. Pool is perfect. We’ll definitely be back!
Manager Response: Thank you for your wonderful review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We're thrilled that this spot was the perfect escape for your family and friends, offering both shared and private spaces to enjoy. We're so glad you loved the pool as well! It was a pleasure hosting you all and can’t wait to welcome you back for your next St. Simons getaway!
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsDianne - Posted: 11/30/2024
5
Great location and house
We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Houdini by the Sea property. The size of the home and the location were amazing. We were in town for the RSM Classic golf Tournament and were so glad to have such a great spot for friends and clients to visit. There are a few things that we notice could use some attention but did not affect our opinion. The kitchen supplies need some attention. We replaced the can opener because the one that was there did not work. There were no cookie sheets in the kitchen or any baking dishes like a Pyrex 9 x 13. It could use a few more serving bowls, there were small bowls or very large bowls nothing in between. We never found an ironing board, but we may do. Lastly, the plugs in the bedrooms are controlled by the switch at the door and that might should be labeled on the switch. It could use some extra blankets and pillows in the closets.
Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We’re delighted to hear that the home’s size and location made it a fantastic spot for your visit during the RSM Classic. Your detailed feedback is incredibly helpful—thank you for noting the kitchen supplies, labeling the switches, and the need for extra blankets and pillows. We will certainly review these suggestions to enhance future stays. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope we can welcome you back again in the future!
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsSteve - Posted: 11/27/2024
5
At Simons visit
Great central location for our family in GA and FL to vacation together! Plenty of room in the house for all 10 of us. Pool was refreshing, house close to the sites of St Simons.
Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We're thrilled that this property was the perfect central location for your family vacation, offering plenty of space and some great pool time too. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you all back for another memorable stay next time you visit St. Simons.
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsCarol - Posted: 9/3/2024
5
Beyond Expectations
Peaceful. Serene. Quiet. Good location. We all loved this property. There is NO lack of communication between you and the property management team; they are on top of it from communicating before, during and after your stay. We had a transformer blow during the middle of the night which knocked out our power - I contacted the property management team to let them know. Next thing I know Georgia Power was correcting the issue within 60 minutes. It was really quick! Highly recommend this property if you have a large group; very spacious. I also recommend Lilmar Property rentals; they are very nice and cordial.
Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We're so happy to hear that this home exceeded your expectations and that you found the property so peaceful too. We're also delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our property management team. We strive to provide excellent communication and support to our guests, and we're glad that our prompt response to the power outage was helpful. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope we can welcome you back in the future!
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLaura - Posted: 8/22/2024
5
Girls Weekend
My girlfriends from college. Graduated in 1978...get together every year. Definitely one of the best locations and facility we have experienced. We will definitely be back!
Manager Response: Thank you so much for your kind words and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your crew had such a fantastic time at our property. It's amazing that you've been gathering for so many years! We hope to be a part of your tradition for many more to come. Thank you for choosing us. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you back again next time you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsKaren - Posted: 8/17/2024
5
Awesome place!
Great place! Will definitely come back again!
Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We are so glad you loved this place and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future!
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsCameron - Posted: 8/15/2024
5
Awesome place!
Great place! Will definitely come back again!Cameron - Posted: 8/13/2024
Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We are so glad you loved this place and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future! -Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLilmar Properties staff
5
Wonderful home and property.
We had a family of 7. Plenty of room for everyone. The pool was wonderful and relaxing. The property company was great to work with. Location was perfect for walking to the beach and shops and restaurants. Really enjoyed our stay!
Manager Response: Thank you for your review - we're so glad your family enjoyed your stay at Houdini by the Sea! It's wonderful to hear that the house was perfect for your group and that the pool was a relaxing oasis for you all. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you back again soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsStephanie - Posted: 7/29/2024
5
Wonderful home and property.
We had a family of 7. Plenty of room for everyone. The pool was wonderful and relaxing. The property company was great to work with. Location was perfect for walking to the beach and shops and restaurants. Really enjoyed our stay!Stephanie - Posted: 7/29/2024
Thank you for your review - we're so glad your family enjoyed your stay at Houdini by the Sea! It's wonderful to hear that the house was perfect for your group and that the pool was a relaxing oasis for you all. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you back again soon! -Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLilmar Properties staff
5
Houdini
We loved the house we stayed at. We had 7 adults and 4 kids. We appreciate that there is plenty of seating at the dinner table and the living room. Able to play cards/games every night. We love St. Simons and it helps that since this house was so close to the main street and near a great playground. We noticed tennis and pickleball courts across from the playground too. We ate at the Porch(more than once), enjoyed the Barrier Island Brewery and the doughnuts at Dulce dough! We loved hanging out at the pool. It's quite large! The owners had plenty of pool toys! We enjoyed the front porch during a rain storm as well. The kitchen was well stocked and so easy to cook. We also appreciated the gas grill. With a party of 10, it's just too hard to eat out at night so cooking at home is key. I highly recommend renting bikes. We rented four adult bikes and we rode every day. Easy to bike around. We biked to the lighthouse and the pier. Had no issues so we didn't need to contact the rental company. I think that is a first in our history! I appreciate that we can go directly to the house upon our arrival and use the code to log in. We would definitely stay here again! This is the second time we rented from Lilmar too!
Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We're thrilled to hear your St. Simons getaway was everything you dreamed of! The house sounds like it provided the perfect space for your family – from game nights and poolside fun to a comfy haven on rainy days. We are so glad that you were able to explore the island by bike and enjoying all that St. Simons has to offer as well! It was a pleasure hosting you all for the 2nd time and we hope we can welcome you back again next time you visit!
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsSuzanne - Posted: 7/21/2024
5
Beautiful house, great location!
We enjoyed our stay at Houdini on the Sea. It’s a great floor plan for families with kids. Our family enjoyed the convenience of the private pool. The outside furnishings were great for relaxing. Would recommend.
Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We are so glad that layout of the home worked so well for you all and that you enjoyed the pool as well. 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 VacationsTeresa - Posted: 7/12/2024
5
Beautiful house, great location!
We enjoyed our stay at Houdini on the Sea. It’s a great floor plan for families with kids. Our family enjoyed the convenience of the private pool. The outside furnishings were great for relaxing. Would recommend.Teresa - Posted: 7/11/2024
Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We are so glad that layout of the home worked so well for you all and that you enjoyed the pool as well. 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 VacationsLilmar Properties staff
5
Family
Great place to spend time with family
Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with family at this house. We always want to provide a welcoming environment for families to make memories together, so we are glad this spot did just that. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you back again next time you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar VacationsKevin - Posted: 6/24/2024
5
Family
Great place to spend time with familyKevin - Posted: 6/24/2024
Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with family at this house. We always want to provide a welcoming environment for families to make memories together, so we are glad this spot did just that. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you back again next time you visit St. Simons! -Lauren with Lilmar VacationsLilmar Properties staff
3
Family Vacation
The house was lovely, but we found that for our family, the accommodations were not perfect. We probably would have liked to have had another full bathroom and maybe another half. The bedroom with the barn doors is not private at all. When booking the house, I did not realize how open this bedroom was going to be. The Direct TV was not working, therefore there was no TV watching which made it difficult with children! The kitchen was adequate, but there were only 8 forks. That made it difficult with 10 people. Therefore, we had to purchase plastic utensils. Also, needed is a reliable coffee maker. With 5 coffee drinkers, a good coffee maker is very important. The pool was fabulous and my grandchildren's swimming skills became so much stronger during our stay. We liked being at the very end of the row of the 3 houses, that made it perfect for parking.
Manager Response: Thank you for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea and for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the charming atmosphere of this home and that your grandchildren had such a wonderful time in the pool. Your feedback about the accommodations is greatly appreciated. We understand the importance of a comfortable and private space during your stay, and we're sorry the barn doors didn't meet your expectations. We will be addressing the other issues you mentioned and will ensure they're resolved for our future guests. 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 PropertiesMary - Posted: 6/17/2024
5
Friends' magical Houdini weekend
The house and pool were perfect for our college friends annual get together. Location was convenient and house was exactly as pictured.
Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for choosing Houdini by the Sea for your annual get-together! We're thrilled to hear that this home was perfect for your annual getaway. How awesome that you all make time for these memorable trips - we’re honored you chose us this year. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you back again next time you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar PropertiesMary - Posted: 6/2/2024
5
Friends’ magical Houdini weekend
The house and pool were perfect for our college friends annual get together. Location was convenient and house was exactly as pictured.Mary - Posted: 5/29/2024
Thank you for your review and for choosing Houdini by the Sea for your annual get-together! We're thrilled to hear that this home was perfect for your annual getaway. How awesome that you all make time for these memorable trips - we’re honored you chose us this year. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope to welcome you back again next time you visit St. Simons! -Lauren with Lilmar PropertiesLilmar Properties staff
5
Great Place
Loved this property! Paid for pool heating (May 19-22 stay)—absolutely worth it! Property management is EXCELLENT! 0.8 mile walk to Pier shops and restaurants , very pleasant walk in early evening.
Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We are so thrilled that you loved this home! It sounds like you all had a great time enjoying the pool and the walkability of this spot too. Thank you so much for your kind words regarding your experience with us - it really means a lot. 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 PropertiesMarla - Posted: 5/28/2024
5
Great Place
Loved this property! Paid for pool heating (May 19-22 stay)—absolutely worth it! Property management is EXCELLENT! 0.8 mile walk to Pier shops and restaurants , very pleasant walk in early evening.Marla - Posted: 5/22/2024
Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We are so thrilled that you loved this home! It sounds like you all had a great time enjoying the pool and the walkability of this spot too. Thank you so much for your kind words regarding your experience with us - it really means a lot. 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 PropertiesLilmar Properties staff
5
Houdini by the Sea
Really enjoyed our stay! Location was great, the house was exceeded out expectations. Would highly recommend staying here.
Manager Response: Thank you so much for you review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We are so glad you had such a wonderful stay here and that the home exceeded your expectations! It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope we can welcome you all back again soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar PropertiesTeri - Posted: 4/10/2024
5
Great stay
Property was clean and spacious and just as described!
Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We are so glad you had such a great stay here and we hope we can welcome you all back again soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar PropertiesKelly - Posted: 4/10/2024
5
Great stay
Property was clean and spacious and just as described!Kelly - Posted: 4/9/2024
Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We are so glad you had such a great stay here and we hope we can welcome you all back again soon! -Lauren with Lilmar PropertiesLilmar Properties staff
5
Houdini by the Sea
Really enjoyed our stay! Location was great, the house was exceeded out expectations. Would highly recommend staying here.Teri - Posted: 4/8/2024
Thank you so much for you review and for being our guest at Houdini by the Sea! We are so glad you had such a wonderful stay here and that the home exceeded your expectations! It was a pleasure hosting you all and we hope we can welcome you all back again soon! -Lauren with Lilmar PropertiesLilmar Properties staff
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