We booked the Beach Club specifically for its oceanfront location and promised beach access, but…read morethe reality was alarming. The beach access was completely dilapidated--getting to the sand required trekking through murky, insect-filled puddles and pushing through weeds as high as six feet. It felt unsafe and unsanitary, so we ended up driving to a public access point instead, despite paying for on-site beach access. Inside, the condo's condition was just as troubling. The walls and cabinets were stained, closet doors were broken, and the floor was filthy--there was sand and grit under the living room rug, which caused one of us to slip and fall. We spent our first hours vacuuming, mopping, and sweeping just to make the place livable. For the price and reputation, basic cleanliness and maintenance should be a given. If the on-site beach access is unusable, that should be clearly disclosed ahead of time, and housekeeping/maintenance standards need serious attention. Until the beach access is restored and units are properly cleaned and repaired, we cannot recommend Hodnett Cooper Vacation Rentals on St. Simons Island.

While I have submitted several reviews on various businesses I have never left a negative review…read morefor any business until now. I feel it is important to pass on the issues we encountered. My family and I have rented dozens of properties on St Simons Island over the years in various price ranges. The property we rented from Hodnett Cooper is without a doubt the most disappointing of all. We walked in the unit to find dog accessories scattered through out the unit. We are dog people, and do not mind pets at all, but dog toys, feed and water bowls, and dog beds were everywhere. One of the bedrooms closets was stacked with well used dog beds to the point the closet could not be used. Another bedroom's closet floor was littered with the owners' items as was the bath closet. None of the closet space was usable space for us because of the owners' personal items. There were five adults in the three-bedroom unit with five bath towels and five wash cloths. The downstairs ceiling fan clanked so loudly when it was on that it was nearly impossible to sleep. All of the mattresses were worn out. The upstairs rooms were so warm that sleeping was difficult as well. After the second day we returned from dinner to find the air conditioning had stopped working. I reported to afterhours maintenance and was assured someone would be out the next day. Near lunch time after a couple calls to the office a technician arrived and told us not only was the unit not working properly downstairs but there was no air flow to the upstairs rooms at all. I realize mechanical issues can occurred at any time, but once we were told by the repairman there was not air flow upstairs, we knew this was not a new issue. I sent photos of the condition of the unit to the office, but it was never acknowledged, and when I ask an agent she told me she had not had an opportunity to look at the photos. After several conversations we did get moved to another unit but it wasted a day of our vacation. The agent just kept saying how nice the unit we were complaining about and they had never have received a complaint. We ask and were given an additional day at the new unit, but when I ask about compensation for less expensive unit I was told it was the same price. I had already checked pricing, and the unit we were moved into was on average over $40.00 per night less. And although it was through no one's specific fault a siding crew worked all through the day repairing siding on the adjacent unit so we got to hear the pounding of hammers and saws all day. The workers then used the deck on the unit we had paid for to store tools, and take their breaks and lunch. We love St Simons Island and will continue to visit several times a year as we have in the past but never will we consider Hodnett Cooper to lease a unit.

One star is too much for this company!!! Aweful experience! They hosted an open house where I am…read morepresently living. I am a tenant here. I was asked to leave during the showing. When I returned, I took my dogs out back. I was not aware that the agent did not secure my home. A gate on the side of the house (rarely used by me) was left open. It had been used during the open house but not locked afterwards. My dog got out and ran into the street. This caused a domino affect that resulted in my cat being injured. 5 inches of her tail had to be amputated! It cost me right at $610. I've asked them to reimburse me since it was neglegance of their agent. I'm getting no response from them!

From the owner: Real Estate services for buyers and sellers including residential homes, condominiums, land & lots,…read morecommercial property.

Excellent real estate agent on the island! Very responsive and knowledgeable about the local area…read more She made my real estate dreams into a reality. 10/10 recommend!!!

From the owner: As a Sotheby's International Realty listing agent serving St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Jekyll…read moreIsland, and the greater Golden Isles, I focus on giving every listing more than a place on the MLS. Each property I represent receives priority placement across the platforms today's buyers rely on most, sustained visibility to serious buyers through ongoing digital exposure rather than a single post that fades, and a professionally produced 3D tour so buyers can experience a home before they arrive. Every inquiry comes directly to me, so a listing's story is never diluted or handed to another agent. Years of experience in this market have also shaped how I negotiate. I know how local deals actually move, what leverage looks like on both sides of the table, and how to protect a client's position without letting a good offer slip away. I track pricing trends, days on market, and inventory closely, so clients are working from real data, not guesses, whether they're selling a home on the coast or searching for one.

There are many realtors in the area to chose from and I was fortunate to begin my home search with…read moreDuckworth Properties. In one weekend our realtor, Hannah Melton, showed us 12 homes. She was patient, professional, and extremely helpful with information about the local area. Hannah made the entire home buying experience better than I would have ever expected. We purchased the home and now Hannah is our property manager. Duckworth properties is head and shoulders above the competition.

Mary Jo and Brooke helped us find a great house to buy and use as a vacation rental. They showed us…read morenumerous houses, some over FaceTime, made appointments to suit our schedule when we flew in, helped us negotiate in a tough market, and suggested an attorney, contractor, insurance company, and other vendors - all very helpful as we are doing this remotely. Highly recommend.

Lesley Mericle Flournoy is such a great person to have as a realtor! I was so impressed by her…read morededication and fortitude to help me find my new home! You can't go wrong having Lesley as your Realtor!