The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island

One of the crown jewels of Georgia's famed Golden Isles, Little St. Simons
Island offers privacy, seven miles of pristine beaches and 10,000 acres of
undeveloped wilderness for exploration and relaxation. Owned by the same
family since 1908, Little St. Simons Island has retained the charm and
unhurried pace of coastal living. Moss-draped live oaks and glistening
marshes surround comfortable accommodations at The Lodge on Little St. Simons
Island for just 30 overnight guests. The owners engage visitors with a rare
experience combining complete privacy in an unspoiled wilderness with the
thoughtful service and Southern hospitality of a professional staff. Comfort
in a natural setting is the theme here, and the classic Hunting Lodge, built
in 1917 is at the very heart of it. Reminiscent of a Hemingway novel, its
living room is the gathering spot for evening social hours. The Lodge on
Little St. Simons Island received the Condé Nast Traveler 2000 Readers'
Choice Award for "Best Small Hotel in North America."

Location
Virtually untouched for centuries, this island is a privately owned, 10,000-acre barrier island along the Georgia coast. A rich and varied natural world, its pristine beaches, maritime forests, shimmering marshes and tidal creeks await your exploration. Frommer's highly recommends Little St. Simons Island in "Best Beaches in the Carolinas and Georgia."

Accommodations
Fifteen comfortable guest rooms are arranged in 5 charming cottages. The Lodge's two guest bedrooms are filled with rustic furniture, antique wicker and family memorabilia revealing the semblance of a bygone era. A welcoming fireplace framed with cedar boughs warms the two bedrooms, one featuring a King size bed and the other with two twin beds, each with private baths.

Nearby, the Michael Cottage, nestled at the edge of the forest, offers charm and privacy in a 1930s bungalow. With its sitting room and fireplace, two bedrooms and screened porch, it is a favorite with honeymooners and families. The distinctive design of the Helen House reflects coastal Georgia's rich architectural history with its traditional oyster-shell masonry known as tabby. Built in 1928 and named after the owner's daughter, this elegant house has three comfortable bedrooms that share two baths; two of the bedrooms have wood-burning fireplaces. The spacious living room, with a grand fireplace, opens onto a screened porch which overlooks a quiet courtyard and the expansive marshes beyond. Built in the 1980s, the Cedar House and River Lodge are known to have the best view of the Island's sunsets. Enjoy a screened porch and large deck overlooking the marshes and tidal creeks. The cottages each have a spacious sitting room with fireplace as well as four large comfortable bedrooms with private baths. All accommodations are air-conditioned.

Amenities

Seven miles of undeveloped beach are ideal for swimming, shelling and sunbathing; a fleet of bicycles, boats, canoes; a stable of horses; a tackle shed full of fishing gear; and the entire staff are at the guests' disposal.
Activities encompass the full range of Island offerings. Horseback rides beneath the canopy of live oaks and boating, canoe or kayak trips down the tidal creeks are wonderful ways to explore the Island. Saltwater fly fishing excursions to secluded inlets offer an opportunity to commune with nature as well as a chance to catch redfish, trout and flounder. A range of guided interpretive programs are perfect for nature lovers and those who just want to see the Island through the eyes of a knowledgeable guide. Of course, lazy days on the beach are one of the most popular pastimes. During the spring and summer, shorebirds flock to Little St. Simons Island. The Island's huge expanses of intertidal flats provide important foraging grounds for both migratory species and summer residents. Guided outings to favorite shorebirding locations are planned according to the tides.

Meals
The culinary staff at Little St. Simons Island makes use of nature's abundant regional offerings to create a delicious cuisine that is home-style and brimming with flavors from the sea. Low-country cooking, homemade breads and a dietary consciousness combine to create succulent meals, reflective of this bountiful region. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served family style in the main dining room. The day dawns to find a morning meal that's as delicious as the views; a full breakfast is served family style in the Hunting Lodge dining room. The staff
will gladly prepare a picnic for those who wish to lunch in a more natural setting. Depending upon the weather, guests are often invited outdoors for an oyster roast or crab boil on the front lawn. Sunset barge cruises aboard the "Captain Doug" are another cocktail hour favorite. Family style dinners satisfy even the heartiest appetite with bountiful meals. Entrees often highlight local seafood, with house specialties such as Crispy Flounder with Ginger Peach Sauce, Grilled Cinnamon Duck Breast with Red Currant Sauce, and Beef Tenderloin with Leek and Mushroom Sauce. Once a month, The Lodge offers a full-moon beach picnic where baskets of blue crabs or Low Country Boil is eaten from a pavilion which overlooks a seven-mile stretch of beach so pristine, so deserted, that it's easy to believe you're the first to ever walk its sandy shores.

Awards and recognitions
Condé Nast Traveler 2000 Readers' Choice Award for "Best Small Hotel, North America."
Coastal Living magazine Coastal 2000 Award for Sustainable Tourism Management.
Recommended by Frommer's guides, written in Country Inns' magazine, Andrew Harper's "Hideaway Report," Southern Living and Coastal Living.

Children: All ages welcome May - September, Over age 8 - during October - April

Smoking: Outside only

Special Packages:

"Turtle Tracks" Package

Coinciding with the Loggerhead Sea Turtle nesting season from May through August and the Island¹s Sea Turtle Monitoring & Protection Program, this package offers the fifth night complimentary with any Sunday through Thursday Full House or "Exclusive Full Island" reservation.

"Seven Days of Heaven" Package

This year-round package offers the seventh night free with a seven-night reservation.

"Romantic by Nature" Package

This three-night package features special touches for honeymoon and anniversary couples including a bottle of champagne upon arrival, a romantic dinner for two, a gift certificate for 50% off their third night¹s stay on their next anniversary, and all the privacy couples can imagine.

³Exclusive Full Island²

With an "Exclusive Full-Island" reservation, this private island is all yours. A staff of 27 is at your disposal to cook, arrange outings and otherwise cater to the needs of one to 30 guests. The Island's chef and naturalists will assist you with customized menus and activities to insure a most memorable vacation. The privacy and exclusivity of Little St. Simons Island is perfect for family or friends reunions, high-profile individuals looking for complete seclusion, and small executive and corporate retreats. "Exclusive Full-Island" reservations include all meals, accommodations and activities. Rates range from $5,000 to $7,100 per night, plus service charge and taxes.

"Island Wedding" Package

Weddings on Little St. Simons Island are a Full-Island affair! This package includes accommodations for up to 30 guests, all meals, wedding cake, and all activities. Arrangements can also be made for 20 additional guests to join in the wedding festivities for the day. A minimum $3,000 wedding service fee for on-site planning and coordination is additional.

³Coastal Wilderness² Excursion

January is the perfect month for exploring Little St. Simons Island! This midweek package includes any three nights for the price of two on any reservation. One of our best-kept secrets -- January brings mild temperatures, special season rates and unsurpassed privacy to this 10,000-acre nature lover's paradise. Experience easy adventure by day and crackling fires and sparkling stars by night.

"Beachcomber¹s" Package
During the month of September, save $25 per room, per night with a reservation of three nights or more.

Pets: No

Rates: for 2004
ACCOMMODATIONS Occupancy Weekends & Holidays Weekdays

Rooms in Hunting Lodge 2 $625 $600
Rooms in Cedar/River/Helen House 2 $675 $650
Michael Cottage 4 $1,200 $1,150
Helen House Suite 4 $1,150 $1,100
Entire Helen House 6 $1,725 $1,650
Entire Cedar/River House 8 $2,500 $2,400
Exclusive Full Island 30 $8,000 $7,700

Reservations, Deposits, Cancellations

Due to our exclusive location, cancellations affect us significantly. Consequently, we adhere to a strict cancellation policy.

· Individual reservations require a 50% deposit to confirm the reservation. Deposits are refundable if cancellation is made 45 days prior to arrival date. If cancellation is made within 45 days, the deposit is refunded only if we are able to rebook the room. A $50 per room administrative fee will be charged.

· Entire House and Full-Island Rentals require a 50% deposit to confirm the reservation; the balance is due 90 days prior to the confirmed arrival date. Within 90 days of arrival we do not normally refund, but if our efforts to rebook are successful, we will gladly refund your payment. A $50 per room administrative fee will be charged.

2004 PACKAGES (details)

“Exclusive Full-Island” Just off the Atlantic coast and reachable only by private boat, the privacy and exclusivity of Little St. Simons Island are perfect for family or friends' retreats, high-profile individuals looking for complete seclusion, and small executive and corporate retreats. With an “Exclusive Full-Island” reservation, this private island's 10,000 acres of pristine coastal wilderness and seven miles of secluded undeveloped beach are all yours for exploring. A staff of 25 is at your disposal to cook, arrange outings and otherwise cater to the needs of one to 30 guests. The Island's chef and naturalists will assist you with customized menus and activities to ensure a most memorable vacation. Rates range from $7,700 to $8,000. Premier liquor is additional.

“Seven Days of Heaven” This package includes the seventh night free with any seven night reservation. With savings of $600 - $8,000 per week, this package provides a wonderful opportunity to take all the time you need to relax and explore miles of tidal creeks, maritime forests and beaches at your leisure.

“Turtle Tracks” Coinciding with the Loggerhead Sea Turtle nesting season on Little St. Simons Island and the Island's Sea Turtle Monitoring & Protection Program, this package offers the fifth night free with any Sunday through Thursday Full-House or “Exclusive Full-Island” reservation from May through September. Two-, three- and four-bedroom cottages are available from $1,150 - $2,400 per night and $7,700 per night for “Exclusive Full-Island” reservations.

“Snowbirders' Stopover" We have created a special winter package just for you folks up north, when the days are too short and the temperatures are too low! (Of course, all y'all southern friends are welcome too!) Enjoy a complimentary fifth night stay with any Sunday - Thursday reservation in October through March. As with our feathered friends, we welcome travelers on their migratory journeys. Just off the I-95 corridor along the Georgia coast, Little St. Simons Island is easily accessible and offers a relaxing respite for road-weary travelers. Just ask the thousands of birds that return year after year, there is no better place to escape the colder climates than this 10,000-acre private coastal wilderness!

“Romantic by Nature” This three-night package features special touches for honeymoon and anniversary couples including a complimentary bottle of champagne upon arrival, a romantic dinner for two, and all the privacy couples can imagine. “Romantic by Nature” packages are available year-round. All-inclusive rates for three nights range from $1,950 - $3,600.

“Coastal Wilderness Excursion” January is the perfect month for exploring Little St. Simons Island! This midweek package includes any three nights for the price of two on any reservation. One of our best-kept secrets -- January brings mild temperatures, special season rates and unsurpassed privacy to this 10,000-acre nature lover's paradise. Experience easy adventure by day and crackling fires and sparkling stars by night. Full-House rates range from $700 - $1,500 per night and $5,000 per night for an "Exclusive Full-Island.".

“Beachcomber’s” September brings back the popular “Beachcomber’s” package. Save $100 per room per night on any of our 13 gracious guestrooms or suites with a reservation of three nights or more during September. This is a very economical way to visit the Island. Double occupancy regular rates range from $600 - $1,500 per night.

“Island Wedding" For brides and grooms to-be who have dreamed of an intimate island getaway, our “Island Wedding” package offers the luxury of creating a one-of-a-kind event tailored to the most lavish or simple tastes. Weddings on Little St. Simons Island are an Exclusive Full-Island affair! The wedding party has exclusive use of our 10,000 acres, seven miles of beach and all accommodations. Our kitchen and activities staff will work with you to customize menus, events and activities. Chef Charles will pull out all the stops -- from a seaside rehearsal dinner to a casual Low Country celebration with an evening oyster roast on the front lawn. The Little St. Simons “Island Wedding” package includes accommodations for up to 30 guests, all meals, wedding cake and all activities. Arrangements can be made for 20 additional guests to come over for the day and take part in the celebration. Rates range from $7,700 to $8,000 per night plus a minimum $3,000 wedding service fee for on-site planning and coordination.

Special
$219 - stay three nights, get your fourth night free

This summer, visit one of the Southeast's premier properties for the very special rate of $219 per person, per night , double occupancy- including all meals, activities and unlimited use of recreational gear and equipment. Listed as one of "1,000 Places to See Before you Die," The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island is also ranked on the Conde Nast Traveler Gold List.

Ten thousand acres, seven miles of deserted beaches and hours of adventure await on this pristine and private Georgia barrier island. Summertime brings special Summer Fun for Families programs, the Loggerhead Sea Turtle Monitoring & Protection program and the rare site of an uncrowded, if not deserted, shell-strewn stretch of beach. Little St. Simons Island combines a “world’s away” feel with the convenience of a coastal Georgia coastal location. Children of all ages welcome May through September. Delicious low-country cuisine and gracious accommodations for just 30 overnight guests provide creature comforts amidst a glorious natural setting.

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