Home - Rating 4.8 (19)

The Retreat on Gould

$315.00 - $750.00 / night + taxes & fees

Bedroom 4 bedrooms
Bathroom 4 baths
Guests 10 guests
Pets Not Allowed Pets Not Allowed
Beach Gear Included VayKLife Beach Gear Included

  • Location: New Rental!
  • Type: Home
  • View: Pool View

Location Location

Description Description

Welcome to The Retreat on Gould, a beautifully updated coastal sanctuary nestled in the heart of the scenic Village area of St. Simons Island. This thoughtfully reimagined home blends timeless Southern charm with sophisticated modern updates, creating the ideal setting for relaxation, connection, and unforgettable island memories.

Designed with both comfort and style in mind, this home includes a newly added primary bedroom, two elegant full bathrooms, and a generous second living area that opens effortlessly to the beautiful backyard pool retreat, perfect for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. The kitchen has also been expanded and redesigned, featuring an open flow into the new living space, creating a cohesive layout ideal for gathering, dining, and enjoying time together. Whether you're with family celebrating, reconnecting with friends, or simply escaping for some coastal tranquility, every inch of The Retreat on Gould has been tailored to offer warmth, functionality, and a touch of luxury.
 


 

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). Group events such as weddings, rehearsal dinners, student groups, etc. are strictly prohibited.

  • Sorry, pets are NOT allowed

  • No smoking

  • Fireplace(s) not available for guest use

  • Linens (bath towels, beach towels & bed sheets) provided

  • Check-In: 4:00 pm   Check-out: 10:00 am

  • Beach access is 0.1 miles down Gould St. - This access is available mid to low tides

  • Parking for 3 vehicles - Large Trucks or SUV's may cause parking to be limited to 2 vehicles.

  • Pool heating is available for an additional $45/day

  • Minimum Age Requirement of 25 years of Age to Rent the Property
     

    Just a short stroll from the sandy shoreline of the St. Simons Sound, the home perfectly blends classic island charm with modern upgrades. Step outside to a brand-new heated pool, surrounded by lush landscaping and a private, fenced backyard—perfect for soaking up the sun, gathering with friends, or enjoying peaceful morning coffee under the coastal sky. Please note: the beach is accessible during low to mid tides.

    Inside, the home features a modern, fully equipped kitchen with high-end appliances and ample dining space, making meal preparation and family dinners a breeze. The open-concept main living area includes cozy seating, a fireplace, and a smart TV, leading directly to the pool for effortless indoor-outdoor living.

    Sleeping arrangements include:
    A primary suite with a plush king bed 
    Newly added: Secondary primary suite with king bed
    A queen bedroom with a single twin trundle bed
    A third bedroom with a full bed

    Whether you’re exploring the nearby shops and restaurants of the Village, lounging by the pool, or enjoying the tranquil sea breeze, The Retreat on Gould offers the perfect blend of convenience, privacy, and unforgettable island charm.

    Contact us today to book your next family vacation 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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Bedding Bedding
Room Beds Baths TVs Comments
Guest Bedroom Full Bed Toilet, Tub, Shower Located on the 1st floor with an HD Smart TV and shared bathroom
Primary Bedroom King Toilet, Shower 3rd floor with HD Smart TV and en suite bathroom
Secondary Guest Bedroom Queen, Twin Single Toilet, Tub, Shower Located on the 1st floor with an HD Smart TV, shared bathroom, and a Queen bed with a twin-size trundle bed
Secondary Primary Bedroom King Toilet, Shower Located on the 3rd floor with an en suite bathroom

Amenities 31 Amenities
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
  • Children Welcome
  • Heating
  • Private yard
  • Self Check In / Check Out
Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Gas Grill
  • Keurig Coffee Maker
  • Lilmar Custom Kitchen Starter Amenity Kit
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Pool, Spa & Fitness
  • Heated Pool
  • Private Pool
Safety
  • Carbon Monoxide Detector
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • Outdoor Lighting
  • Smoke Detector

Reviews Rating 4.8 (19) Reviews
Rating 5
Loved the property, particularly the proximity to the Lodge at Sea Island. We were there to golf and could walk to the course.
Mark - Posted: 3/9/2026
Thank you for your kind review. We are so glad you loved the property and that its proximity to the Lodge at Sea Island made walking to the course convenient for your golf trip. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to St. Simons again soon. -Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Lilmar Properties staff
Rating 5
Beautiful home, excellent location, nice stroll to several restaurants. Wonderful old live oaks ad Spanish moss.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your kind review of The Retreat on Gould. We are so glad you enjoyed the home and its excellent location. The stroll through the neighborhood beneath the live oaks and Spanish moss is truly one of the special charms of the area. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to St. Simons again soon.
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Kathy - Posted: 3/9/2026
Rating 5
Beautiful home, excellent location, nice stroll to several restaurants. Wonderful old live oaks ad Spanish moss.
Kathy - Posted: 3/1/2026
Thank you for your kind review of The Retreat on Gould. We are so glad you enjoyed the home and its excellent location. The stroll through the neighborhood beneath the live oaks and Spanish moss is truly one of the special charms of the area. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back to St. Simons again soon. -Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Lilmar Properties staff
Rating 5
Wonderful house! Would absolutely go back

Manager Response:  Thank you for your kind feedback on The Retreat on Gould. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back on your next visit to St. Simons.
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Matthew - Posted: 12/5/2025
Rating 5
Wonderful house! Would absolutely go back
Matthew - Posted: 12/1/2025
Thank you for your kind feedback on The Retreat on Gould. We are delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you back on your next visit to St. Simons. ​​​​​​​-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Lilmar Properties staff
Rating 5
Everything was more than promised.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review and for being our guest at The Retreat on Gould! We are so glad to hear everything exceeded your expectations. We would love to welcome you back for another relaxing St. Simons escape soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Stuart - Posted: 10/20/2025
Rating 5
Everything was more than promised.
Stuart - Posted: 10/15/2025
Thank you for your review and for being our guest at The Retreat on Gould! We are so glad to hear everything exceeded your expectations. We would love to welcome you back for another relaxing St. Simons escape soon! ​​​​​​​-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Lilmar Properties staff
Rating 5
Excellent
A wonderful home for our family beach vacation!

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review and for being our guest at The Retreat on Gould! We’re so glad the home was a wonderful fit for your family beach vacation and that you enjoyed your time on the island. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we would love to welcome you all back to St. Simons soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Stuart - Posted: 10/11/2025
Rating 5
This is an absolutely great property! Beautiful home, very clean, great location to walk or bike ride anywhere in town, and just stunning neighborhood. There were six of us adults that stayed here and it was so comfortable. We all fell in love with Saint Simons Island & would certainly stay at this property again.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your wonderful review of The Retreat on Gould! We are so glad you enjoyed the beauty and comfort of the home, along with its walkable location and charming neighborhood. It is wonderful to hear your group fell in love with St. Simons during your stay and we would love to welcome you back to this property again in the future!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Bailey D. - Posted: 9/29/2025
Rating 5
This is an absolutely great property! Beautiful home, very clean, great location to walk or bike ride anywhere in town, and just stunning neighborhood. There were six of us adults that stayed here and it was so comfortable. We all fell in love with Saint Simons Island & would certainly stay at this property again.
Bailey D. - Posted: 9/16/2025
Thank you for your wonderful review of The Retreat on Gould! We are so glad you enjoyed the beauty and comfort of the home, along with its walkable location and charming neighborhood. It is wonderful to hear your group fell in love with St. Simons during your stay and we would love to welcome you back to this property again in the future! -Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Lilmar Properties staff
Rating 2
Fair
The air conditioning system proved problematic, as it dripped onto our bed during our stay. Unfortunately, the pool was also difficult to enjoy—it was shaded for much of the day, and the mosquitoes were quite bad. The outdoor area was further impacted by constant noise from the air conditioning units of the neighboring houses, as well as from this property’s own equipment. Inside, the kitchen was not well stocked. There were no proper glasses—only a random assortment of plastic cups from various events and two glasses that appeared to have come from the Oak Room at the Lodge. That said, the location is excellent and the house itself is spacious. However, given the issues above, the overall experience felt a little off from expectations.

Manager Response:  Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are so sorry to hear that your experience at The Retreat on Gould fell short of expectations. Your comments regarding the AC, outdoor comfort and kitchen inventory are all being carefully reviewed with our property care and guest services teams. We truly wish we had known about these concerns during your stay - our team is always available and would have been happy to step in and do what we could to improve your experience in real time. Guest comfort is incredibly important to us, and we work hard to ensure our homes are welcoming, thoughtfully equipped, and well maintained. We appreciate your feedback and will continue doing everything we can to uphold the standards we set for each stay.
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Joseph - Posted: 9/2/2025
Rating 5
Review
Manager Response: Thank you for your review and for being our guest at The Retreat on Gould. We are so glad you had an excellent stay and hope we can welcome you back again soon!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Amy - Posted: 8/11/2025
Rating 5
Amy - Posted: 8/10/2025
Thank you for your review and for being our guest at The Retreat on Gould. We are so glad you had an excellent stay and hope we can welcome you back again soon! -Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Lilmar Properties staff
Rating 5
Wonderful!
Our family enjoyed our 2-week stay at this beautiful home. The location was a quick 2-3 minute walk to the beach, which was essentially a private beach with maybe a couple of families there at most. We enjoyed an easy walk to the Pier Village for ice cream and shopping. And, the backyard pool was great! I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone planning a vacation to SSI!

Manager Response:  Thank you for the lovely review of The Retreat on Gould! We’re so glad your family enjoyed the home, the peaceful beach just a short walk away, and the backyard pool - it sounds like the perfect two weeks on St. Simons. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we would love to welcome you back for another island getaway anytime!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Heather - Posted: 7/30/2025
Rating 5
Wonderful!
Our family enjoyed our 2-week stay at this beautiful home. The location was a quick 2-3 minute walk to the beach, which was essentially a private beach with maybe a couple of families there at most. We enjoyed an easy walk to the Pier Village for ice cream and shopping. And, the backyard pool was great! I would definitely recommend this spot to anyone planning a vacation to SSI!
Heather - Posted: 7/15/2025
Thank you for the lovely review of The Retreat on Gould! We’re so glad your family enjoyed the home, the peaceful beach just a short walk away, and the backyard pool - it sounds like the perfect two weeks on St. Simons. It was a pleasure hosting you all and we would love to welcome you back for another island getaway anytime! -Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Lilmar Properties staff
Rating 5
Beautiful home!
Loved the location of the property. Very quiet street and short walk to restaurants and shops. Home is beautiful. Beds and couches are very comfortable. Pool and outdoor furniture was nice and well maintained. Would stay here again!

Manager Response:  Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the peaceful location, relaxing outdoor space, and all the comforts of The Retreat on Gould. It really is such a special spot for a St. Simons stay. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Seabron - Posted: 7/2/2025
Rating 5
Beautiful home!
Loved the location of the property. Very quiet street and short walk to restaurants and shops. Home is beautiful. Beds and couches are very comfortable. Pool and outdoor furniture was nice and well maintained. Would stay here again!
Seabron - Posted: 6/25/2025
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the peaceful location, relaxing outdoor space, and all the comforts of The Retreat on Gould. It really is such a special spot for a St. Simons stay. We’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime! -Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Lilmar Properties staff
Rating 5
Stay for golf tournament
Great property in fantastic location.

Manager Response:  Thank you for your review and for being our guest at The Retreat on Gould! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the property and its fantastic location during the golf tournament. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to welcome you back again for your next visit to St. Simons!
-Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Kirk - Posted: 12/2/2024
Rating 5
Stay for golf tournament
Great property in fantastic location.
Kirk - Posted: 11/26/2024
Thank you for your review and for being our guest at The Retreat on Gould! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed the property and its fantastic location during the golf tournament. It was a pleasure hosting you and we hope to welcome you back again for your next visit to St. Simons! -Lauren with Lilmar Vacations
Lilmar Properties staff
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