A Southern Coastal Retreat With Fire, Water Views & Family Entertainment

This St. Mary’s homeowner wanted a custom design-build landscape that stood out from the neighborhood and created a southern coastal retreat for family, grandkids, and waterfront entertaining.

The Final Result

A waterfront St. Marys property became a luxury southern coastal retreat with fire, palms, pathways, games, water views, and family-focused outdoor living.

Looking to create a custom coastal landscape in Georgia? Coconut Grove Landscape & Design designs and installs luxury landscapes in St. Marys, Brunswick, Kingsland, St. Simons Island, and surrounding Southern Georgia communities. 

Schedule your FREE in-home assessment today.

  • A custom coastal Georgia landscape
  • A standout design unlike nearby homes
  • A family-friendly retreat for grandkids
  • Outdoor activity spaces
  • A yard that could handle Georgia weather and waterfront conditions

 

  • Native palms and coastal plants
  • Extensive rockwork and natural coquina boulders
  • Giant raised 10-person fire pit
  • Crushed shell fire pit area
  • Triple curved cabbage palm hammock island
  • Custom flagstone pathway to the fire pit and dock
  • Giant mule palms to soften the tall front staircase
  • Cornhole court for family and neighbors
  • 200+ yards of fill dirt to raise the property
  •  

 

  • Raised fire pit created a major gathering space
  • Hammock island added a waterfront resort feel
  • Flagstone pathway connected the home, fire pit, and dock
  • Fill dirt grading helped address water elevation and flooding concerns

  • Native plants and palms helped withstand Georgia weather and freezes
  • Coquina boulders tied the project into a coastal aesthetic
  • Fill dirt helped protect the yard from king tides and flooding
  • Activity zones made the yard more useful for family gatherings
Luxury landscape design in St. Mary’s Georgia with palms, patios, and coastal greenery
Outdoor kitchen design in St. Mary’s Georgia with paver patio and entertainment area
Custom stone pathway in St. Mary’s Georgia with rock borders and drought-resistant plants
Landscape design rendering in St. Mary’s Georgia with patios, pathways, and plantings
Premium boulder landscape design in St. Mary’s Georgia with rock ground cover and edging
Poolside cabana landscape in St. Mary’s Georgia with tropical foliage and outdoor living
Shade sail lounge in St. Mary’s Georgia with patio seating and coastal garden design
Zoysia grass installation in St. Mary’s Georgia with palms and coastal-friendly landscaping
Fire lounge installation in St. Mary’s Georgia with custom stonework and outdoor seating
Tropical entry landscape in St. Mary’s Georgia with palms, shrubs, and seasonal color
Gazebo installation in St. Mary’s Georgia with shaded seating and premium greenery
Coastal patio installation in St. Mary’s Georgia with pavers, palms, and lounge space