It seems I hear more and more about St. Simons Island Georgia as a vacation spot, a second home location and now a great retirement place.

St. Simons Island is part of the legendary Golden Isles near Historic Brunswick, Georgia, St. Simons Island lies between Jekyll Island and Sea Island.

Marsh’s Edge is a full service senior community located on the beautiful Saint Simons Island.  From the photos on their web site, it looks simply gorgeous, with lakes and live oaks around the property.  Already a vacation and second home destination, Marsh’s Edge is in the midst of legendary golf courses, distinctive boutiques, art galleries and antique shops.

I can imagine living here without the worries about home maintenance, yard work and other chores.  It would be like being on vacation all the time. The Wellness Center includes senior friendly exercise equipment and an indoor swimming pool.

Continuing Care Retirement Community

This is a Continuing Care Retirement Community. CCRCs are so named because they address the entire continuum of care with healthy seniors moving into independent living apartments, but having the security of knowing they can “age in place” thanks to assisted living and skilled nursing services on site.

A big part of Marsh’s Edge is the regular retirement community living. They have a good variety of accomadations including:

I think a trip to check out Marsh’s Edge on St. Simons Island would be interesting and worthwhile.

We have recently visited another Del Webb community located in Greensboro, Georgia on Lake Oconee.  Lake Oconee is one of the largest lakes in Georgia and known for its high end living at many of its established lake communities.  Del Webb is developing a 55+ community that will definitely appeal to those seeking a lake/resort atmosphere.  Located next to Reynolds Plantation, a premiere private lake community, Del Webb Lake Oconee residents will have lake access and a private community dock. You definitely get the feel of a resort community here and construction is underway for nearby upscale shopping and there are several really nice restaurants including the Ritz Carlton at Reynolds Plantation.  The model homes continue to impress us offering two and three bedrooms, open floor plans with great kitchen and bathroom designs. Tours and seminars are still being offered in September and this would be a great time to check out this community.