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Pet Friendly Essentials on St. Simons Island
St. Simons is known for its wide beaches, towering oaks, and Southern hospitality, but did you know it’s also …
Local Attractions, Things To Do
Your Golden Isles Summer Itinerary
June 26, 2025
We’ve laid out the perfect summer itinerary for exploring the Golden Isles, from beach days …
Local Attractions, Things To Do
Secret Season: Fall Beach Escapes to St. Simons & Jekyll Island
June 24, 2025
Shh…don’t tell everyone, but there’s a Secret Season on …
St. Simons Island offers so many family-friendly activities that it can be hard to know where to start. That’s why we’ve highlighted eight must-try experiences …
Father’s Day is right around the corner, and whether you’re a master planner or a spur-of-the-moment kind of family, we’ve got your back with stellar …
Plan your perfect summer getaway to St. Simons and Jekyll Islands. From oceanfront condos at Beach Club to private homes at East Beach, find ideal …
Mother’s Day is coming up fast. Instead of the usual gifts, why not bring mom to the Golden Isles for a weekend? She gets to …
Local Attractions, Things To Do
72 Hours on St. Simons: The Best Things to See and Do
February 27, 2025
A long weekend on St. Simons Island might …
Experience the charm of downtown St. Simons Island with our ultimate visitor’s guide, featuring top shops, delicious dining, and must-see attractions.
Knowledge
Why You Should Book Your Next Vacation Direct
January 16, 2025
What is National Book Direct Day?
National Book Direct Day is an annual event held during the …
Food and Restaurants, Local Community, Recipes, Things To Do
Spring on St. Simons Island—A Guide to Fun Events and Activities
December 18, 2024
St. Simons Island is the perfect spring …
St. Simons Island and the surrounding Golden Isles are known for warm, sunny weather and endless coastal charm. But whether you’re waiting out a pop-up …
Local Attractions, Things To Do
Your Complete Guide to Biking on St. Simons and Jekyll Island
December 12, 2024
There’s no better way to explore St. Simons and …
Food and Restaurants, Local Community, Recipes, Things To Do
Your St. Simons Island Winter Weekend Itinerary
November 13, 2024
While St. Simons Island is enjoyable anytime, winter is particularly magical. …
Local Attractions, Things To Do
St. Simons Lighthouse and Museum of Coastal History
November 10, 2024
Perhaps the most beautiful and recognizable landmark on the Georgia coast is the …
In the Golden Isles, winter isn’t about snow and ice – it’s about golden sunsets, festive lights, and the joy of coastal living. While the …
Food and Restaurants, Local Community, Recipes, Things To Do
The Ultimate Guide to Your St. Simons Girls’ Trip
September 23, 2024
While St. Simons Island is a premier vacation destination …
Food and Restaurants, Local Community, Recipes, Things To Do
St. Simons Island Fall Festival and Event Guide
September 10, 2024
Photo courtesy of Golden Isles CVB
St. Simons Island may be …
Food and Restaurants, Local Community, Recipes, Things To Do
Kid Friendly Restaurants on St. Simons Island
August 8, 2024
In need of a kid-friendly dinner in St. Simons? We’re here …
Things to do
The Wild Side of St. Simons Island & Jekyll Island
July 10th, 2024
St. Simons prides itself on natural beauty, famous for pristine beaches, world …
Things to do
Picnic Spots on St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island
June 10th, 2024
What embodies the summer season more than a good old-fashioned picnic? Especially when …
Local Attractions, Local Community, Things To Do
St. Simons Island Guide to Summer Fun – 4TH OF JULY
June 6, 2025
4th of July week is a favorite time …
Things to do
Places to Eat – Hidden Gems in St. Simons, Jekyll, and Brunswick
March 26th, 2024
With so many great food choices available, these culinary hideaways …
Things To Do
How Far Is Savannah From St. Simons Island?
May 01, 2024
Day Trips Near St. Simons Island that can’t be missed!
An hour and a half …
Things To Do
St. Simons Island Bachelorette Party
April 18, 2024
Wedding season is just around the corner so now is the time to plan the bachelorette party! …
Things to do
Perfect Patios
March 26th, 2024
Village Area
Porch
it seems to reason that if the name itself is Porch then it must be perfect to relax …
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Luxury Vacation Rentals on St. Simons Island
March 7, 2024
Looking for a luxury vacation on Georgia’s coast? Look no further than Hodnett Cooper’s Luxury Vacation …
Food & Restaurants, Hodnett Cooper, Things To Do
Date Night Dining on Saint Simons Island
Feb 7, 2023
What could be more luxurious than a leisurely evening on the …
Local Attractions, Things To Do
St. Simons Island Beaches – Everything You Need to Know
June 18, 2023
Along Coastal Georgie’s scenic coastline, St. Simons Island beaches delight residents …
Things To Do
How to Find the Right Property Management Company
April 20, 2023
In today’s fast paced online world there seems to be an abundance of options …
Local Attractions, Things To D
February 3, 2023
Where to Shop on St. Simons Island – Tips from Insiders
Looking for more than a trinket to take home? …
Things to Do
St. Simons Island Nightlife
January 2022
Saint Simons Island Georgia has a reputation for unparalleled beauty, abundance of history, enigmatic charm and passion for the …
Things to Do
What’s in Your (Beach) Bag?
June 2022
Everyone loves a day at the beach, nothing is better than spending time with family and friends while …
Things To Do
A natural Valentines Day
February 8th, 2022
Valentines Day is right around the corner and luckily in the Golden Isles that doesn’t mean you have …
Things To Do
WintertimeFun in St. Simons
January 14th, 2022
Updated October 26th, 2023
Winter is a wonderful time of year for outdoor adventures and local events in the …
Things To Do
Top 5 Golden Isles Events this Fall
August 25, 2021
If you’re limiting your coastal Georgia beach vacation to spring and summer you are missing …
Things To Do
Secret Seasons in the Golden Isles
August 4, 2021
Missing out on that summer beach vacation can be a bummer for many, but no reason …
Things To Do
Memorial Day Festivities 2021
May 27, 2021
Memorial Day weekend conjures up memories of building sandcastles and grilling out in the backyard with friends. However, …
Things To Do
Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks
March 24, 2021
Spring has arrived and if you haven’t already noticed, there may be some dust bunnies waving hello …
Things To Do
Decorating a Vacation Home
March 9, 2021
Decorating a vacation home can be a task in and of itself, especially if you don’t live locally …
Things To Do
Cottages, Cuisine & Culture
February 11, 2021
February is a month filled with love, leisure, and long weekends. Pre-spring temperatures make enjoying St. Simons Island …
Things To Do
Romance in the Golden Isles
February 5, 2021
Top 5 Things to Treat your Valentine
Once named one of the most romantic towns in America, St. …
Things To Do
Winter Fun in the Golden Isles
January 19, 2021
Winter Activities in the Golden Isles
Bike Riding
With miles of winding bike paths, you can cover most …
Things To Do
Veterans Day on Saint Simons Island
November 10, 2020
Veterans Day on Saint Simons Island is typically celebrated with a parade and festivities as a …
Things To Do
Come Study on the Coast
October 7, 2020
In a time where parents are working from the living room and kids are studying at the …
Things To Do
September in the South
September 3, 2020
As the hot August temps slowly begin to drop and the first cool breezes of fall start blowing …
Things To Do
Best Beaches in the Golden Isles
August 30, 2020
No matter why you seek the sand between you toes, you’ll find that the beaches of the …
Things To Do
Top Pools
July 20, 2020
Pools are a perfect way to stay cool in the summer and are easy entertainment on family vacations. St. Simons Island has hundreds …
Things To Do
Safe Distance To Dos
July 2, 2020
Visitors from all over are heading to St. Simons Island for summer vacations. The coastal climate, southern hospitality, and variety …
Miscellaneous
Roy Kent Hodnett – Father, Friend, Leader
April 29, 2019
OBITUARY
Roy Kent Hodnett
OCTOBER 22, 1920 – APRIL 26, 2019
Roy Kent Hodnett, 98, passed away peacefully at the Hospice of …
Hodnett Cooper
3 Best Houses to Keep Warm This Winter
December 21, 2018
3 Best Houses to Keep Warm This Winter
Winters on St. Simons Island are generally described …
Local Community
Shop Local This Christmas on St. Simons Island
December 7, 2018
Shop Local This Christmas on St. Simons Island
When you shop local everyone wins! Not …
Local Community
Georgia vs. Florida Weekend on St. Simons Island
October 19, 2018
Georgia vs. Florida Weekend is next weekend! If you haven’t made your reservations yet be …
Things To Do
Pet Friendly Beaches on St. Simons Island
September 21, 2018
Have you ever gone on vacation but felt like someone was missing? With Hodnett Cooper …
Things To Do
Weekend Activities on St. Simons Island
September 6, 2018
Fall is officially upon us! Even though here in the Golden Isles we still have at …
Things To Do
Labor Day on St. Simons Island
August 31, 2018
Celebrate Labor Day surrounded by friends, family, good food and good fun! Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals …
Media Coverage
Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals Named Best Vacation Rental Company on St. Simons Island
August 10, 2018
Elegant Island Living recently released their annual “Best Of” awards …
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FLETC Rentals on St. Simons Island
August 3, 2018
If you are here for classes at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and need short or …
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New Vacation Rentals on St. Simons Island
July 27, 2018
We’ve got several new properties in our vacation rentals program and we want to share a few …
Things To Do
St. Simons Island Beach Day Essentials
July 13, 2018
Everyone loves a day at the beach! What could be better than spending time with family …
Things To Do
St. Simons Island Best Kept Secrets
July 6, 2018
The beach may be what brings you to St. Simons Island, and the miles of bike …
Things To Do
Celebrate 4th of July on St. Simons
June 29, 2018
Summer is upon us in the Golden Isles! With the warmer weather and 4th of …
Hodnett Cooper
Where to Stay on St. Simons Island, Georgia
June 1, 2018
If you are visiting the Golden Isles this summer and are wondering where to stay …
Things To Do
Memorial Day Weekend on St. Simons Island
May 25, 2018
If you are staying with us this weekend, we are thrilled to have you with …
Hodnett Cooper
Top 4 Reasons to Stay with Hodnett Cooper This Summer
May 18, 2018
As if you need a reason to visit St. Simons Island! But in …
Local Community
Mother’s Day on St. Simons Island
May 11, 2018
Are you stumped as to what to get Mom for Mother’s Day?! Good thing here on St. Simons …
Food & Restaurants, Hodnett Cooper, Local Arts, Local Attractions
Activities In the Golden Isles This Weekend
April 27, 2018
If you are visiting the area you won’t have any trouble finding …
Hodnett Cooper, Miscellaneous
St. Simons Island Wedding Season
April 20, 2018
St. Simons Island Wedding Season is in full swing! Come to think of it though, Love fills the …
Hodnett Cooper, Miscellaneous
Book Direct and Save with Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals
April 13, 2018
There are so many options when it comes to booking a vacation rental but …
Hodnett Cooper, Vacation Rental
Pet Friendly Vacations on St. Simons Island
April 6, 2018
If you are like many other people, you do not want to leave your pet …
Food & Restaurants
5 Dinner Spots With Outdoor Seating
March 23, 2018
If you are visiting St. Simons Island and don’t want the outdoor fun to stop, check out any …
Local Attractions, Things To Do, Vacation Rental
St. Patrick’s Day Weekend on St. Simons Island
March 16, 2018
Enjoy St. Patrick’s Day Weekend on St. Simons Island by …
Hodnett Cooper, Vacation Rental
4 Ways To Upgrade Your Corporate Retreat
March 9, 2018
Struggling to find the perfect place for your next corporate retreat? Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals …
Food & Restaurants, Local Attractions
Things To Do On St. Simons Island
March 2, 2018
Dine like a local and enjoy local restaurants like Southern Soul BBQ, Southern Magazine’s “The …
Charity Events, Jekyll Island, Local Attractions
St. Simons Island Events and Activities
February 23, 2018
The 2018 Pup Crawl Bark For Life Kickoff event is happening tomorrow morning from 11am …
Things To Do
Georgia/Florida Football Weekend Has Come and Gone
October 30, 2017
Another Georgia/Florida Weekend on St Simons Island has come and gone but one thing remains… …
Local Attractions, Local Community
Halloween Activities in the Golden Isles
October 13, 2017
This weekend is going to packed with so many great fall activities here in the Golden …
Things To Do
Georgia Bulldogs Football on SSI
October 3, 2017
Are you looking to enjoy the game with thousands of Georgia Bulldogs fans? Come to St. Simons …
Food and Restaurants, Hodnett Cooper, Local Attractions
Fall Fun in the Golden Isles
September 29, 2017
Fall is the perfect time of year in the Golden Isles! The days are still …
Media Coverage, National Press
Hurricane Irma Updates
September 5, 2017
Latest Hurricane Irma Update
9.14.2017 5:30 pm
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your patience as we continue to work through the aftermath …
Hodnett Cooper, Recipes
Labor Day St. Simons Island
September 1, 2017
Celebrate Labor Day surrounded by friends, family, good food and good fun! Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals is looking …
Things To Do
Memorial Day Weekend 2017 on St Simons Island
May 26, 2017
Cheers to a long weekend ahead! Memorial Day Weekend is a great holiday weekend …
Food & Restaurants, Local Community, Things To Do
St. Patricks Day on St. Simons Island
March 17, 2017
Enjoy the day strolling the beaches of St. Simons Island on …
Jekyll Island, Knowledge, Local Community, Nature, Things To Do
4 Day Trips from St. Simons Island
March 3, 2017
Updated November, 7 2023
Located on the coast of Georgia, St. Simons Island …
Charity Events, Hodnett Cooper, Things To Do
Bark For Life On St. Simons Island
February 24, 2017
St. Simons Island Bark For Life
If you have patiently been watching and …
Local Arts, Things To Do, Vacation Rental
Enjoy President’s Day On St. Simons Island
February 17, 2017
Relax and enjoy a long weekend on St. Simons Island!
Celebrate President’s Day in …
Hodnett Cooper, National Press, Real Estate, Things To Do
Hodnett Cooper Joins Berkshire Hathaway
February 8, 2017
As the GoldenIsles News reports,
The name Hodnett Cooper Real Estate has long been …
Hodnett Cooper, Things To Do
Valentine’s Day on St. Simons Island
February 3, 2017
Named America’s Most Romantic Town by Travel + Leisure, St. Simons Island is the …
Local Attractions, Things To Do
4 Must Do Winter Activities On St. Simons Island
January 27, 2017
Shrimping on the Lady Jane
Experience firsthand what it is like to …
National Press, Things To Do, Vacation Rental
Timeline to Donald Trump’s Presidential Inauguration
January 20, 2017
Today, Donald Trump will be sworn in at his inauguration, becoming the 45th President of …
Food & Restaurants
Party Recipe – Sea Island Shrimp
January 17, 2017
Serves 30 as an appetizer.
Ingredients:
5 pounds medium fresh Georgia shrimp5 medium Vidalia onions quartered into bite-size …
Local Community
HGTV’s Island Life on St. Simons Island
January 17, 2017
Broker Lisa Marriott Anderson
Hodnett Cooper Associate Helps a Family Find a St. Simons Island Home on …
Food & Restaurants, Hodnett Cooper, Things To Do
Breakfast Spots On St. Simons Island You Have to Try
Feb 1, 2023
Breakfast on St. Simons Island
You aren’t officially a …
Charity Events, Jekyll Island, Local Community, Things To Do
7 Things To Do On SSI – Martin Luther King Weekend
January 5, 2017
Martin Luther King Weekend On St. Simons …
Hodnett Cooper, Local Community, National Press, Real Estate, St Simons Island News, Things To Do
HGTV Dream Home 2017 on St. Simons Island
December 8, 2016
Have you heard? HGTV 2017 Dream Home is …
St Simons Island News, Things To Do
St. Simons Island Secrets Revealed
November 11, 2016
The beach may be what brings you to St. Simons Island, and the …
Charity Events, Food and Restaurants, Local Arts, Local Attractions, Local Community, Things To Do
Things to Do This Weekend on St. Simons Island
November 4, 2016
Fall is in full swing here …
Hodnett Cooper, Local Attractions, Local Community, Things To Do, Vacation Rental
Georgia/Florida Rivalry Weekend
October 21, 2016
This time next weekend Georgia/Florida festivities will be underway! Here are a few things to …
Food & Restaurants, Jekyll Island, Local Arts, Local Attractions, Local Community, National Press, Things To Do
Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival
September 15, 2016
The 11th annual Shrimp & Grits Festival, hosted by …
Hodnett Cooper, Real Estate, Things To Do, Vacation Rental
Hodnett Cooper Welcomes New Director of Marketing
September 6, 2016
Hodnett Cooper is excited to announce Catherine Maybank has joined the team as …