Get-A-Ways

Item Description

Virtually untouched for centuries, Little St. Simons Island is a barrier island located on the coast of Georgia, and is one of the least developed of Georgia's Golden Isles. The island covers an area of 10,000 acres and boasts 7 miles of beaches. Little St. Simons Island is located slightly east and north of St. Simons Island and Sea Island.

The island has been privately owned since 1760, and was the Berolzheimer family’s private retreat from 1908 until the late 1970s when they opened the Lodge on Little St. Simons. Today, the island remains accessible only by boat, and anyone wishing to visit the island must make arrangements through the Lodge Office. The Lodge on Little St. Simons provides all-inclusive, overnight accommodations for up to 32 guests. Naturalists offer guided fishing, kayaking, hiking, biking, birding, history and ecological tours.

Little St. Simons is host to more than 280 species of birds; some are temporary residents who include the island in their migrations, while others are permanent residents. Species of note include: Bald Eagles, Red Knots, Painted Buntings, Roseate Spoonbills, Black-necked Stilts, and Wood Storks.  Backing the island's beaches are pristine dunes which provide nesting habitat for various shorebirds such as Piping Plovers and American Oystercatchers. From May to September, Little St. Simons Island's beaches are patrolled daily and signs of Loggerhead Sea Turtle nesting are documented.

In addition, several freshwater ponds provide habitat for tree frogs and alligators, with the European Fallow deer take advantage of the freshwater for drinking.

Sport fishing in the tidal creeks and surf can be very productive for those in search of redfish, black drum, flounder and speckled trout. Off the shores otters, dolphins, and right whales swim in the inlets and open waters of the Atlantic Ocean.

Winning Bidder will receive a gift certificate for a two-night stay for two on this private, barrier island.  The package includes boat transfers, meals, activities, equipment usage, gratuities and taxes.

Item Special Note

Accommodations are based upon availability and excludes holidays and weekends.  Minimum stay requirements may apply.  Expires 8/28/2014.

http://www.littlestsimonsisland.com