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Peaceful Jekyll Island Retreat
Villa w/ 1 Bedrooms - 1 Bathrooms - Sleeps 4 w/ Pool

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Vacation Rental Description

We call our non-smoking, ground floor villa 'Retreat' because that is exactly what it is for us - a 
peaceful place to get away from it all in the beautiful surroundings of Georgia's Jekyll Island. 
Once a winter hide-away for some of the wealthiest families in the country during the Gilded Age, 
Jekyll is now a state park offering an unique combination of nature, recreation, and history to her 
guests. There is something for everyone on Jekyll. We hope you will use the link to our Jekyll 
Island Retreat website to learn more about the history of Jekyll and the attractions there for 
visitors today. There are also many more photos of our villa, Retreat, there for you to view.

NOTE: Our unit has been renovated in December, 2006! We now have ceramic tile floors in the living 
areas, a new dishwasher, and newly refinished/repainted ceiling, and fresh paint on all walls. 

Retreat is a delightful one bedroom villa located in Villas By the Sea, an oceanside resort on 
Jekyll's north end. Retreat Villa #208 is located in the Ellington Building, a quiet building just a 
stone's throw from the Atlantic Ocean.  Our building isn't oceanfront but is the first building back 
and it only takes a minute's walk to get to the beach.   

Our villa is decorated in a relaxing nautical style with many lighthouses, shells, ocean 
collectibles, and prints to make your stay a pleasant one. We bought our villa in 2003 and have 
redone the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, and living area, adding new furnishings, mattress, dishes, 
and many other little touches to make Retreat Villa feel like home. In 2004, new carpet was added in 
the bedroom, and in 2005, a new refrigerator.  In 2007, we added a new dishwasher, and in 2008, we 
added tilework in the kitchen.  We replace the pots and pans yearly to keep them clean and fresh, 
and we replace pillows and blankets frequently to keep them comfortable.  We work hard to keep our 
unit clean and comfy - a home away from home for ourselves and our guests.  While linens are not 
included, you can rent them easily through our friends at Jekyll Realty.  We do keep a couple of 
blankets in the unit for your comfort.

Vacation Rental Amenities

Villa By the Sea's seventeen beautifully landscaped acres provide a tranquil environment for 
residents and guests.  Beach boardwalks lead through the greenery to a sandy beach that stretches on 
for miles. While there is no beach at high tide, there is a wonderful beach right behind the breaker 
rocks.  Lying there and listening to the surf is a relaxing day in the sun!  World-famous 'Driftwood 
Beach', named one of the Top Ten Romantic Beaches in the World, is right around the corner and a 
good place for walking and photography.

There is an L-shaped pool with a newly renovated splashpool/wading area for children, a 
restaurant and lounge, garden area with benches and fountain, grills, and a children's playground on-
site at Villas By the Sea. Washers and dryers are available as well. The staff at Villas is 
courteous and ready to help you in any way during your visit.  We work through Jekyll Realty, whose 
staff are ready and willing to help during your stay.

The Ellington Building is nestled beneath towering live oaks draped with Spanish moss. With a back 
patio and expansive sliding glass doors, it's a wonderful place to bird watch. 

Activities and Attractions

Development on Jekyll is strictly controlled by the state, so there's ample opportunity to enjoy 
nature and wildlife throughout the island. Bike rentals are available on-site to explore Jekyll's 20 
miles of bike paths. Jekyll Island is a golfer's paradise with 63 holes, and there is also a tennis 
center and a water park nearby. 

In 2007, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center opened on Jekyll. A rehab and education center for all types 
of sea turtles, the center is a fascinating place to view turtles as they go through their 
rehabilitation, to learn about the endangered loggerhead sea turtle, a frequent Jekyll visitor, and 
see the doctors as they treat their 'patients'.  

For vacationers and permanent residents, Jekyll Island offers a variety of activities. Children and 
adults can visit the Tidelands Nature Center, play on the courts of the tennis center, try their 
hand at the minature golf course, relax at Jekyll's new playground, go fishing, or head down one of 
the waterslides at Summer Waves waterpark. In the summer, guests are invited on Turtle Patrols 
during the loggerhead nesting months. Dophin boat trips leave from the Island Club Marina, and marsh 
and birdwatching trips are also available.

Jekyll features wonderful bike trails wandering alongside the ocean, across the marshes, and 
throughout the Historic District. Bikes are available for rent at Villas By the Sea, at the shopping 
plaza, and at the minature golf course.

A new favorite are the 'Red Bugs'.  Named for the first motorized vehicle on the island, these 
electric cars are a wonderful way to see the island close-up.

The Jekyll Golden Islander is a free newspaper available at most local businesses. It lists tidal 
charts, tours, and other special activities available throughout the year on the island. In its 
pages, you can choose a restaurant, locate a worship service, find out how to charter a fishing 
boat, go on a dolphin watch, or take a bird-watching trip. We've been visiting Jekyll for over 40 
years, and we still can't get it all done. But it's a lot of fun to try! 

Vacation Rental Rates

Rates vary according to season.  Long-term rates are available. Three night minimum.
Season (Feb. 16 - Aug. 15): $625/week; $125./night
Mid Season (April 26 - May 22): $575./week; $115./night
Off Season (all other times): $525./week; $105./night

While we arrange rental of our property ourselves, we ask that payment be made through Jekyll 
Realty.  This allows the use of Visa, Mastercard, traveler's checks, and personal checks, if payment 
is made 30+ days ahead.  It also gives our guests a very helpful 'on-island' contact, in case it is 
needed.

Jekyll Island Georgia Vacation Rentals

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