The Lodge on Little St. Simons Island

We loved it here! We had our big summer family vacation here, and it was perfect. We had 16 people from 1 to 70, and it was good for all of us. The setting was beautiful and packed with wildlife: fish, rabbits, snakes, frogs, birds (roseatte spoonbills, painted buntings, and flamingos most notable), deer, armadillos, and raccoons. There was a variety of activities: birding outings, a swimming pool, bikes, beach outings, fishing, and kayaking, all made very smooth and easy with the knowledge and helpful naturalist. Every meal was delicious and made and served by wonderful staff. I hope to be back. Oh, and packing was so easy. They had sunscreen, towels, bug spray, rain gear, beach toys, beach chairs, umbrellas, fishing gear, and most anything you would usually have to lug to a beach vacation.

A terrific experience for the whole family. The naturalists at LSSI share lead many different excursions and readily share their wealth of knowledge and experience with the guests. The lodge provides bikes to enable exploration of its numerous bike paths. The blind at Norm's pond overlooks an active heron rookery. No need to bring bug spray because the lodge provides both bug spray and sun screen. The pool is warm and comfortable. No TV, however, the naturalists provide an evening lecture. WiFi is available. Bring your binoculars, bathing suit, and an open mind. With luck you may even see an Armadillo!

If you're expecting a luxury resort, this is not for you. The accommodations are nice but rustic. Meals were plentiful and good, but not gourmet. Likewise, the beer and wine were good, but not great. There's an excellent group of naturalists who are eager to share their knowledge and experience with you. Daily activities were interesting. The best part was the other guests who were there. We enjoyed our stay, but once was enough.

We really enjoyed our time on the island. Staff is so kind and very knowledgeable. Also it is incredibly peaceful. the naturalist activity is beautiful. There is so many beautiful birds all over the place. Also every staff member is really caring for the ecosystem there and truly enjoy being out in nature.

We attended the Bird Migration Program. This unspoiled barrier island is a magical place ! The naturalists and the guest ornithologists were an absolute highlight along with the phenomenal birding. We were well taken care of and enjoyed every aspect of the stay and amenities offered ! Keep in mind this is an aging lodge and buildings so "rustic elegance" is definitely accurate. We did report a torn screen on our slider that hopefully got fixed after we left as he mosquitos are a real menace. The Lodge does all it can to help keep you as comfortable as possible. The mosquito is part of the ecology of the island so plan to just roll with it. The food is good, not gourmet. The bed was adequate. The furniture was worn and dated. The waitstaff could be a little more affable. With that being said, between the fantastic , fun, knowledgeable naturalists and the island itself, with all its flora and fauna, visiting and staying more than makes up for any shortcomings in accommodations and food.