Sanabell Cottage

This rental was one of the best I’ve ever stayed in. My mother, daughter and I stayed for a long weekend. Location was great right by Redfern Village, with everything else on the island just a few minutes’ drive away. Plenty of room, well equipped, and beautifully decorated. We had the best time and will definitely be back!

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at Sanabell Cottage!  We are so glad you had the best stay here and you had such a great long weekend!  We look forward to seeing you all again when you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Julie - Posted: 6/4/2023

Excellent experience from all accounts. Ease of selection through VRBO. On-site management company very helpful. Property very comfortable! Price was competitive and would repeat stay. Thanks VRBO!

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at Sanabell Cottage! We are so glad you had such a great experience all around and enjoyed your stay here! We hope to see you all again soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Ralph - Posted: 5/15/2023

Great beach cottage nestled in a convenient location to all things St.Simons yet, very secluded ! Very comfortable furniture and bedding! All the amenities were provided! Highly recommend and hope to return in the future!

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at Sanabell Cottage!  We are so glad you loved your stay here and we hope to see you all again soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Ralph - Posted: 4/29/2023

The property was comfortable and convenient to shops. Neighborhood not super friendly but very quiet and quaint. Toilet was not secured to the floor causing it to rock.

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Sanabell Cottage! We are glad you enjoyed this property and location as well. We apologize you didn't find the neighborhood to be friendly during your stay. That is not the usual experience there, so we are hopeful that it was a one off experience. Thank you for letting us know about the toilet not being secure as well - we will be sure to take care of that. We hope to see you again when you visit St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Properties

Jen - Posted: 4/23/2023

We enjoyed a fun and relaxing stay at Sanabell Cottage. It was welcoming, clean, and had everything we needed and more. We’d definitely stay there again!

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at Sanabell Cottage! We are so glad you all had such a relaxing stay here and had everything you needed! We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Nancy - Posted: 4/16/2023

Charming decor, comfortable furniture, good quality equipment for kitchen and table ware. Convenient and pleasant location. Excellent management response to one plumbing problem.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at Sanabell Cottage! We are so glad you loved your stay here and enjoyed the location as well! We hope to see you again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Betty - Posted: 3/28/2023

The porch is lovely and location is wonderful. What kept us from a higher review is that the amount of decor in the cottage was overwhelming and left little room for us, as renters, to place our own items.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Sanabell Cottage.  We are so glad you had a wonderful stay and appreciate the feedback on the decor in the cottage.  It is always helpful to have the guests perspective and we will make note of that for this property.  We hope to see you all again when you visit St. Simons!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Diane - Posted: 3/14/2023

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, especially appreciating the charming decor, and the fine quality of kitchen and bath equipment. The screened porch was a pleasure. Cottage layout was well-planned, with separation of each bedroom from others. Location was convenient and quiet, except for noise from nearby airport. As an older guest (93 yrs.) I suggest that bath/shower combos have grab bars installed. I had to purchase removable ones for myself to shower.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at Sanabell Cottage!  We are so glad you had such a lovely stay here and loved the charm of this home.  Thank you for your suggestions as well on the bath/showers, we will be sure to make note of that.  We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Betty - Posted: 3/3/2023

My overall impression of this property was exceptional. My son traveled from North Tennessee with his girlfriend to come home for the holidays. This cottage (home) was perfect for us. I had sold my home and have not repurchased as of yet but wanted a place for my family to gather for Christmas. I wasn't expecting the home to have Christmas decorations but it did. The home even had a beautiful Christmas tree. There are too many details to mention that made the stay very comfortable. Serving trays, little Christmas decorations in each room, great towels, sheets, shampoo, body wash, soap, etc. The design of the interior was very inviting and comfortable.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at Sanabell Cottage! We are so glad you all had such a lovely time here and that you loved the extra Christmas details that were added. So wonderful that you all were able to celebrate the holidays here together. We hope to see you all again soon! Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Pennie - Posted: 1/5/2023

We loved everything about our stay at Sanabell. The home was decorated so cute and was very clean. We loved the location, it was very walkable to nearby restaurants. We loved the screened porch too! The only minor issue was the parking. We had three couples that traveled from different locations, but we made it work. We can’t wait to return again soon!

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review and for being our guest at Sanabell Cottage!  We are so glad you loved everything about this home and that you were able to enjoy the proximity to restaurants.  We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Jan - Posted: 1/2/2023

Very nice stay, very comfortable. A little nicer grade of paper products ie paper towels and T-paper would be a nice and needed touch. Otherwise we look forward to returning soon. Thank you,

Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at Sanabell Cottage. We appreciate your suggestions/feedback on the paper products - it is always helpful to have guests input and we have made note of this. We are so glad to hear you had a nice stay here and hope to see you all again soon! Lauren@Lilmar Properties

T Bruce - Posted: 12/1/2022

The property was great . They had all the items that you needed to stay . Our family will keep this home in mind for next year.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Rhonda! We are so glad you loved Sanabell Cottage and hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Rhonda - Posted: 10/31/2022

I planned this trip for two former coworkers (now in their eighties) and me to get them out of their houses and have some time to talk about the old days. One of them had to cancel, and my other friend’s two daughters came to take care of her wheelchair needs. But mostly they just wanted a couple of days away from their families, to relax. We were all completely in love with Sanabell Cottage, from the instant we walked in the front door. The Bell ladies have searched for the perfect furnishings and accessories, filling every corner with something to catch and hold your attention. Even after two days, I saw something new. Centrally located, I was able to introduce them to my old friends and favorite places, Christ Church and Cemetery and Epworth by the Sea. You never know if what means so much to you will have the same effect on others, but it did. All three of them were touched in the same way they touched me. The downtown area had great restaurants, and dinners and lunches were scrumptious. We shopped until we almost dropped, then headed back to our lovely cottage to relax. Yesterday was more shopping, then to the Lighthouse Museum, for a leisurely walk around (not up) the lighthouse. The weather was wonderful! Please share this review and photos with the Bell family, and thank them for offering us such a wonderful place to stay. And thank you, Lilmar, for your prompt response to my every question. We were completely satisfied.

Manager Response: Thank you Sherry for such a wonderful review! We are so glad you were able to share some spots with them that you love and that you all enjoyed Sanabell Cottage so much. Sounds like it was a very special trip and we are so glad you all were completely satisfied. We hope we can see you all again on your next visit to the island!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Sherry - Posted: 10/21/2022

It was a great house and convenient to everything.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Julie! We are so glad you loved Sanabell Cottage and hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Julie - Posted: 10/17/2022

The house was very cute, comfortable and clean. We had a great time! The only suggestion would be to spray for mosquitos. Just entering and exiting the front door seems to let in enough mosquitos and gnats to be annoying during the night.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review, Julie!  So glad to hear you loved Sanabell Cottage!  Thank you for letting us know about the mosquitos as well, we will be sure to spray again for them.   We hope to see you again when you visit St. Simons next!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Julie - Posted: 9/29/2022

This beautifully appointed and spacious cottage fulfilled all of our needs and more. Although rainy, our stay was no less lovely due to this charming cottage's decor and proximity to everything. The beds were incredibly comfy, the living area relaxing, and the screened-in porch with lush greenery surrounding it, provided a much needed respite for our adult teens to play their guitars at night. We will definitely be back.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Alisia! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Sanabell Cottage and hope to see you all again soon! Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Alisia - Posted: 8/26/2022

We love the location and house!

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review! We are so glad you loved Sanabell Cottage and hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Susan - Posted: 8/8/2022

What a magical place. Quaint and clean for the family including two young daughters. I will be back. Amazing all around.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Ian! We are so glad you enjoyed your time at Sanabell Cottage! We hope to see you again soon! Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Ian - Posted: 7/26/2022

We really enjoyed our stay! The house was clean and spacious. It was centrally located on the island and close to everything. The kids really enjoyed the tree house in the back and we loved the porch. Thanks for a great week.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review! We are so glad you enjoyed Sanabell Cottage and that the kids loved the tree house! We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Travis - Posted: 7/21/2022

Loved this cute little cottage and look forward to visiting again.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Claire! We are so glad you enjoyed Sanabell Cottage! We hope to see you again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Claire - Posted: 6/2/2022

Group of ladies from SC and Louisiana decided to meet in St. Simons for vacation. Sanabell Cottage was the perfect house for us to relax and catch up. The location was close to the beach, restaurants and anything else we wanted to do. The house was so clean, comfortable and the perfect place to relax! The landscaping and the porch made you feel very private and the neighborhood was very quiet. I hope to stay again someday!

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Lisa! We are so glad Sanabell Cottage was the perfect spot for your girls trip! It really is a wonderful vacation home! We hope to see you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Lisa - Posted: 5/20/2022

This is our second time staying at Sanabell Cottage. We absolutely love it! It is so cozy and makes us feel right at home. We love all of the personal touches in the cottage! We can't wait to go back for our next girl's weekend trip. Always a pleasure!

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review, Kristen!  We were so glad to have you all back as a guest and are so glad to hear you all had a wonderful time!  We look forward to seeing you all again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Kristen - Posted: 4/27/2022

This is a lovely home with everything one needs to sleep well, relax, cook, entertain in style, and walk to good shops and restaurants. Being mid-island, is also relatively close to everything you might want to explore. Each bedroom is decorated in a welcoming, eclectic but trendy style, with good linens, ample storage, and television.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your 5 star review, Alisia!  We are so glad you enjoyed your stay here - it really is a wonderful home.  We hope to see you again soon as a guest!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Alisia - Posted: 3/13/2022

Problems trying to pull luggage to the front door of property over rocks. Some sort of cart should be provided for renters to use. Also both bathroom tubs are very slippery. Needs something on bottom of tubs to prevent falls. Also needs handicap grab bars for assistance getting in and out. All 4 of us are in our 70’s and those two issues were problems for us. Otherwise this cottage was perfect for our 9 day stay.

Manager Response: Thank you for your 5 star review, Gloria! Thank you for your feedback on this property as well. We will definitely take those into consideration for future guests. Glad your stay at Sanabell Cottage was enjoyable otherwise and we hope to see you again soon!
Lauren@Lilmar Properties

Gloria - Posted: 3/8/2022

Wonderful Vacation.

Thank you for the 5-Star Review, Nancy. Barbara@Lilmar Properties

Nancy - Posted: 11/8/2021

We loved how wonderful the trip was. The house is adorable! We appreciated all the effort put into the details!

Thank you for the 5-Star Review, Antoinette! We hope to see you again!
Barbara@Lilmar Properties

Antoinette - Posted: 11/6/2021

This home is absolutely perfect. Decorated very nicely, includes every amenity you could ever ask for! Location is super convenient. It's a perfect place to stay. My friends LOVED the house!

Susan, we are just thrilled you and your friends thought Sanabell Cottage was the perfect place for your vacation! Thank you for your 5-Star review and we hope to see you again. Barbara@Lilmar Properties

Susan - Posted: 10/6/2021

Beautiful and charming! We loved everything about the Sanabell cottage. Location is great. We will definitely recommend this place to anyone!

Manager Response:  Susan, thank you for being our guest at the Sanabell Cottage!  We hope to have you back again soon.  - Adam

Susan - Posted: 10/3/2021

This house was the perfect place for our long weekend. We loved it here and will rent again!


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

Carmen - Posted: 9/17/2021

Sanabell cottage was perfect! Very comfortable and had everything we needed for an amazing vacation. Will rent again.


Manager Response: Thank you so much for your 5-star review, Carmen! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to your return!
Thanks,
Brooke@lilmar

Carmen - Posted: 9/6/2021

I can’t say enough about Sanabelle Cottage .Everything was clean and first rate. The eclectic furnishings were just charming. And you felt like you had your own tropics outdoors which made for a private feeling.You can’t go wrong with this house.


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

Bob - Posted: 8/30/2021

This is a cute little cottage. It has everything you need! We had a great stay!

Lara - Posted: 6/26/2021

We enjoyed Sanibell to the Max. Our friends who visited briefly loved it too and took your information to book it in the future. The kitchen is exceptionally well-stocked, and the cottage very clean. We will definitely use it again if we return to St. Simons Island.

Manager Response: Thank you very much, weare so glad that you and your visiting friends had enjoyed your stay! 

Ellen - Posted: 6/5/2021

We enjoyed Sanibell to the Max. Our friends who visited briefly loved it too and took your information to book it in the future. The kitchen is exceptionally well-stocked, and the cottage very clean. We will definitely use it again if we return to St. Simons Island.

Manager Response: We are so happy to know how much you enjoyed your stay and that your friends enjoyed it so much as well. Thank you!

Ellen - Posted: 6/5/2021

This place was beautiful and in a central location to it all!

Miranda - Posted: 5/30/2021

The beach seemed farther away than what it said in the website. The house was absolutely beautiful!!! We used the grill a lot so if I would upgrade anything, it would be the grill! But totally worked adequately! Disappointed we couldn't use the Golfcart. Renting a Golfcart for the week was expensive for how much we actually used it. Also, the cable was not good. We had a lot of issues with the Netflix stalling on several of the TVs. Overall, our experience was good!

Manager Response: Thank you for letting us know about the TV issues we have already taken care of that. We are happy to know that ou overall enjoyed your stay!

Susan - Posted: 5/26/2021

This beach cottage was perfect! Very clean, beautifully decorated and a lot of special touches and details that were so unexpected and nice. We will definitely stay there again!!!

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review. Sanabell Cottage is beautiful and all its special touches. We look forward to the next time. 
Thank you!

Lilmar Properties 

Vicki - Posted: 4/20/2021

This cottage was perfect for our stay at SSI. It was the perfect size and location. It was decorated beautifully, and had all the little details that make your getaway memorable. We will definitely stay there again!!! 

Manager response: Thank you for your review. We are so happy that you really enjoyed your stay at the Sanabell Cottage. We look forward to the next time. 

Vicki - Posted: 4/18/2021

Agree with all the previous comments regarding comfort and beautiful decorating. We were very impressed with extensive kitchen cooking equipment which was greatly appreciated during our month long stay. Lilmar Properties responded to a minor unforeseeable problem very graciously with both speed and efficiency.

Bernice - Posted: 3/13/2021

We really enjoyed our stay! Sanabell was a perfect place to explore St Simon. The cottage was very clean and in a very peaceful neighborhood. Our first time to St Simon and we will be back and be staying in Sanabell Cottage!!

Ed - Posted: 2/1/2021

We had a great time at the cottage and hope to return soon! Central to everything and great area

Walter - Posted: 1/6/2021

Beautifully decorated property, even had a few extra touches for Christmas! Very clean, great for the long weekend. Thank you for having us.

Sarah - Posted: 12/21/2020

We met our son and daughter here for Thanksgiving. It was a wonderful vacation with our kids who live in Florida now. The cottage was clean and cozy for us. We spent the rainy day watching football and playing cards. We would come back again. It's a perfect size for 4 people.

Nancy - Posted: 11/30/2020

Very much enjoyed our brief stay at Sanabell. It was very comfortable and well appointed. Our compliments to the owners as they went out of their way to supply the cottage with quality furnishings, and added inventory to make the stay enjoyable. Thank You.

Michael - Posted: 11/25/2020

Awesome beds and great porch! Highly recommend this cute cottage.

Dudley - Posted: 10/11/2020

This place was perfect. Very quiet neighborhood, but very close to the beach, restaurants, and sights. Will definitely be booking this place again.

Carmen - Posted: 9/26/2020

From the perfectly decorated house to the easy check-in process, this cottage was just what we needed. It's great location is close to some of the best restaurants and shops on the island and was only a few minutes away from the beach. From the moment we walked in, we couldn't believe we were able to snag such a great place for the value.

J.D. - Posted: 8/23/2020

Sanabell Cottage is quaint, comfortable and very well appointed. It is close to the beach, shops and restaurants, however the neighborhood is very quiet. The cottage has all of the amenities anyone would need. I highly recommend this beautiful cottage. It is very clean as well.

Roberta - Posted: 8/9/2020

I fell in love with this cottage the moment I opened the front door! From the repurposed wood floors to the well appointed furnishings, comfortable beds and bedding, kitchen stocked full of dining, cooking and bake wear, state of the art televisions, cozy back porch with swing .... I could go on and on. In these covid times, we had everything we needed to come home in the evenings to relax with cocktails while we prepared dinner. We made wonderful memories at the Sanabell Cottage. We will definitely be back and would love to stay at another of your properties; the Artist Cottage caught my eye :) Thank you so much for letting us be your quests.

Jane - Posted: 8/1/2020

Our recent stay- was wonderful. We relaxed, ate, played cards, and had sweet fellowship. (5) friends who have been scattered to other states but we got together for some “catch up” time. Comfortable, clean and lovely. Thank you for going above and beyond

Lee - Posted: 7/20/2020

Will book again. Well furnished , clean, so lovely.

Lee - Posted: 7/12/2020

Great place! No problems!

Brenda - Posted: 7/11/2020

Tastefully appointed, sparkling clean, well-stocked kitchen, comfortable bedrooms set in a charming landscape with friendly neighbors. Not on the beach but easy access to restaurants, shop, sites and stores. Just a wonderful getaway. We hope to return sometime.

Cindy - Posted: 7/3/2020

Great location for a quiet sister's get together. The house is charming and well equipped for your needs. The cottage is beautifully, and interestingly decorated with a St. Simon's feel throughout. Beds have new mattresses and very comfortable. The neighborhood is quiet and nice for a short walk. Met some of the neighbors who were so welcoming and offered suggestions for dining. Looking forward to returning in the future.

Suzan - Posted: 6/22/2020

Wonderful!! Felt like home the moment we arrived. Perfect location. Will definitely return.

Kathy - Posted: 6/7/2020