6 stunning homes on the Georgia Barrier Islands

Saint Simons Island. The concrete walls of this 1986 three-bedroom home are embedded with oyster shells. The main living space has an eat-in kitchen leading to a wraparound deck; downstairs are a laundry, office, two-car garage, and elevator to the kitchen.

The 2.7-acre property features marsh views and live oaks. $1,095,000. Micki Carter, DeLoach Sotheby's International Realty, (912) 638-0406.

Saint Simons Island. Built in 1952 and recently renovated, this three-bedroom cottage has wide-plank wood floors, exposed-beam high ceilings, white shiplap walls, and a wood-burning fireplace with a new tile surround.

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The master suite features two walk-in closets and a bath with heated tile floors and marble counters. The lot includes a porch, an outdoor shower, and front and back courtyards. $719,000. Melissa Hallman, Engel & Völkers, (912) 577-5388.

Sea Island. Accommodations at this eight-bedroom home one block from the beach include a two-story guest house with five ensuite bedrooms. The main house has two guest suites; a master suite with an office and a second bathroom with sauna; a great room with floor-to-ceiling windows and terra cotta tiles; and a study area overlooking a garden.

The 0.5-acre property features covered patios, a pool, and a hot tub. $2,595,000. Laura Ward Peebles, Sea Island Properties, (912) 638-5854.

Sea Island. This four-bedroom open plan cottage is a short walk from the beach. Built in 1962 and renovated in 2013, it features wood-look herringbone tile floors; a kitchen with concrete counters and stainless appliances; and a dining space with French doors leading to covered and open patios, a pool, and a yard.

The 0.36-acre property is shaded by mature trees. $2,100,000. Patrick Dunn, Sea Island Properties, (912) 222-0142.

Tybee Island. Set on Tybee's southern end, this five-bedroom cottage is three houses from the beach and close to shops and restaurants. Built in 2000, the home has an open-plan great room with cathedral ceilings; wide-plank wood floors; a kitchen with quartz counters; and water views.

Outdoor space includes a wraparound porch, a balcony, two patios, and a small yard with a tree house. $1,500,000. Bonnie Gaster, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services/ Southeast Coastal Properties, (912) 484-5759.

Saint Simons Island. Built in 1981, this two-bedroom townhouse apartment is part of a gated community that's walking distance from restaurants, the pier, the village, and the lighthouse. The unit features dentil crown molding, hardwood floors, and high ceilings.

A back porch leads to a wooded yard, and the community has a shared swimming pool. $399,000. Amanda Duffey, DeLoach Sotheby's International Realty, (912) 638-0406.