ST SIMONS ISLAND · SEA ISLAND · COASTAL GEORGIA
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A quieter way to find your place on the coast.
For the families, second-home seekers, and long-time dreamers ready to live — or invest — beautifully on Georgia's coast.
The coast finds people for a reason.
Some come for a weekend and never quite leave. Others have been circling the dream for years — a home with marsh views, a private-club rhythm, a place the family gathers for every holiday going forward.
Whatever brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone.
I'm Dani Burns — a luxury-designated REALTOR® with more than twenty-five years guiding clients through Georgia's most considered moves. St Simons isn't a side market for me. It's where my family spends our seasons, where we hold memberships, where we recently put down roots of our own.
When you work with me here, you’re working with someone who loves this place and has grown into it just like you.
A coast that earns its quiet reputation.
There's a reason St Simons and Sea Island stay on the short list of America's most beloved coastal addresses. The pace is slower, the oaks are older, and the people who come here come back.
Marsh & Maritime Forest
The natural coast. Marsh-front lots, hammock-shaded trails, the protected stretches of the island where the only sound at dawn is the herons.
St Simons Village
The walkable village. Coffee on Mallery Street, the lighthouse at the end of the day, locally-owned restaurants where the host knows your name by your second visit.
Sea Island & The Cloister
The private-club coast. Sea Island memberships, mornings at The Cloister, evenings at the Beach Club. The version of coastal Georgia most clients picture when they first reach out.
Two paths.
The same standard of care.
how we work together
Find your place here.
Whether it's your forever home, your family's second residence, or the investment property you've been quietly mapping out for years — buying on St Simons rewards patience and the right guide.
Buying on the Coast
Sell with strategy. Sell with story.
- Editorial-grade photography, video, and listing language
- Targeted national and Georgia-market exposure
- Pre-list staging direction and trade coordination
- Pricing strategy informed by current coastal comps, not last year's
- A private launch plan, when discretion matters
Selling on the Coast
what's included
A coastal home is rarely the easiest asset to sell. The right buyer isn't just looking for square footage — they're looking for a feeling. Marketing your property well means telling that story precisely, to the right audience, in the right rooms.
I've sold $35M across forty-three transactions in a single year. I know what the top of this market responds to, and I know how to position a home so it lands in front of buyers who can act.
Quietly, consistently, among the top.
individual agents
kw southwest region
sold in 2025
Transactions closed in 2025
SE Region of Keller Williams | November 2025
Of 86k agents nationwide | real Trends 2025
Years in Real Estate
A consistent top ten percent producer at Keller Williams Lanier Partners — and one of the few Georgia agents bringing this level of production and personal attention to the coastal market.
#2
Top 100
43
35M
#160
25+
You don't just hire an agent. You inherit a standard.
what it's like to work with me
...and that changes everything.
Because I don't show up here for transactions.
I’ve built my life around being someone who serves people well.
"If I could give 6 stars I would.
Letting her do what she does, so well, was my single best choice, less asking her to sell my home in the first place. Dani Burns is sharp, professional, knowledgeable and on top of the market she serves. Dani and her entire support peeps are just great people to work with. I could not be more pleased!"
stewart c.
"I was able to sell my home and buy my dream home through Dani.
I would recommend her for any of your needs. Not only was she an incredible agent, I felt like she was a friend through the entire process. You can’t go wrong with Dani and her team."
sarah s.
"Dani made the home buying process a wonderful experience with her attention to detail and timely responsiveness.
Not only is she so knowledgeable, but she personalizes the entire process with her sweet and personable nature. I would highly recommend her expertise to anyone in the home selling/buying market!"
Tiffany S.
Heron Haven
A peaceful retreat on St Simons — owned, designed, and hosted by Dani.
Heron Haven is the home I dreamed up, designed, and hand-selected for the kind of guest who notices the details — soft linens, the right coffee, a bed that actually rests you.
It's the version of St Simons I want every guest to experience: slow mornings on the porch, walks beneath the oaks, a place quiet enough to hear the herons that gave it its name.
Whether you're considering the coast for the first time, escaping for a long weekend, or quietly auditioning the lifestyle before buying — Heron Haven is a beautiful place to begin.
A quiet stay on the island
Thoughtfully designed.
Every room styled with intention — restful, restrained, and warm
Hosted personally.
Dani's hospitality is part of the stay. Expect a welcome that reads like a friend's home.
A taste of the lifestyle.
Sea Island access, village dining, and beach mornings — all within an easy drive.
Dani Burns
My name is
I'm a wife, a mother, a coastal homeowner, and the agent you call when the decision is too big to get wrong.
For more than twenty-five years, I've worked alongside families making the most considered moves of their lives — luxury homes, lake estates, mountain retreats, coastal getaways, and the investment properties that quietly fund a different kind of future. I'm a luxury-designated REALTOR® and Co-Founder of the Luxe Georgia Real Estate Team at Keller Williams Lanier Partners.
My career has taken me from Coldwell Banker to RE/MAX to founding my own brokerage — Georgia Peach Real Estate — before joining Keller Williams in 2010. I spent eleven years on a high-performing team, then stepped out as a solo agent in 2021. Since then, I've been ranked #2 in the Keller Williams Southeast Region, named to the Top 100 Individual Agents, and placed at #160 of 86,000 agents nationwide by Real Trends.
But the rankings aren't really the story.
The real story is that I love this work.
I love the people who let me into the biggest decisions of their lives.
I love the coast, the lake, the back roads of Georgia.
I love a porch in October and a calm closing day.
… and I love that I get to do this every day.
My faith in God is the through-line of everything — my family, my work, the way I show up for clients.
I believe success doesn't have to come at the cost of peace, that the right path usually feels steady, and that the homes we live in are meant to be more than walls and square footage. They're where our lives happen.
When I'm not working, you'll find me with my husband and our teenage son, at our St Simons home, on the boat at Lake Lanier, or somewhere on the Sea Island campus enjoying a slow morning. We're a family that takes our seasons seriously — and we believe that the right home is what makes those seasons sing.
If you've made it this far, thank you for getting to know me. I'd be honored to get to know you, too.
Tell me where you're headed.
start a conversation
Whether you're a year out or already touring, a first-time coastal buyer or a longtime owner ready to sell — I'd love to hear what you're working through.
The best conversations start with context. Share as much or as little as you'd like below, and I'll be in touch personally within one business day.
- Dani
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