On the beach.You'll find Driftwood Beach and Americana Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Jekyll Island villa. Horton House and Fancy Bluff Creek are also within 3 miles (5 km).
St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 43 min drive - 44.3 km
Saint Simons Island Pier - 43 min drive - 44.3 km
Getting around
Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
St Simons Island Pier - 33 min drive
Brogen's - 33 min drive
Tortuga Jacks - 5 min drive
Driftwood Bistro - 1 min walk
Barbara Jean's - 32 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Driftwood Beach adjacent, off season rate, 20% off week, BEACH FRONT!
Brand new upstairs remodel. View of the Atlantic Ocean from 2nd floor Master Bedroom with Balcony. Located in Villas by the Sea a resort adjacent to the World Famous Driftwood Beach is nestled among sixteen oceanfront oak canopy acres. The property features a bar, business center, fitness center, convention center, pool and our restaurant, Driftwood Bistro. We have complimentary boarding passes for the Emerald Princess Gambling Casino Ship. It normally sails Thursday through Sunday evening. Inquire if you are interested.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please put the keys back in the box
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Driftwood Beach adjacent, off season rate, 20% off week, BEACH FRONT! Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 44 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Angel H.
Jul 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Restful stay
Host was helpful and informative regarding check - in and amenities. Condo was clean and well stocked with linens etc. Even had some pool toys. Our family really enjoyed the stay, especially the sea views in the mornings.
Angel H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
John C.
Jul 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stays
I stayed for 3 nights with my wife and 2 teenage kids and it was great. Nice beachfront property with great balcony ocean view on 2nd floor, comfortable beds, very quiet area of the Villas by the Sea condo complex/resort (which has a terrific restaurant ‘Jekyll and Tide’ less than a 5 minute walk from the complex). And this unit is a short 10-15 minute walk to the famous Driftwood Beach which was awesome. Tommy was very responsive to the few questions that I had.
John C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Jennifer G.
Jul 5, 2025
Anniversary letdown.
This rental was for a significant anniversary which was mentioned initially. Specifically asked about the gym facility listed onsite. Owner did not state that facility was closed due to repairs. Property was listed as beach accessible. Found that the ramps leading from property to beach had been damaged during hurricane last fall so no direct beach access. Owner was not considerate or understanding when we mistakenly misplaced a key card. Shower first evening at residence had no water pressure. This was corrected the following day. Cobwebs found in various locations, including bed and light fixtures. Windows and glass doors were filthy. Would not recommend.
Jennifer G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt K.
Jul 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Property with great to location
The property features a view of the ocean from the master bedroom balcony and access to a shared pool. It's about a 20-30 minute walk from both Horton Pond and Driftwood Beach. There is beach access at low tide adjacent to the property. It's on the less developed side of the island, but still only a short drive to the tourism district. Great place to enjoy what Jekyll Island has to offer.
Matt K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patricia M.
Jun 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Kitchen was well equipped and the openness of the condo was perfect for family togetherness. There were plenty of towels and the beds were very comfortable. The huge pool was just a short walk from the condo. The sunrises were breathtaking.
Patricia M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
6/10 Okay
Sarah K.
Jun 23, 2025
Bugs
This property had some issues. The floors & top of stairs were dirty. Lots of dust & cobwebs on lights. No beach access because the stairs were damaged & have not been repaired. Worst of all were the bugs in the upstairs of the condo. Flying carpenter ants by the dozens. We kept killing them & they kept coming & crawling all over us, even at night when trying to sleep. We mentioned it to the owner & they just said they were harmless. Tell that to a terrified 5 yr old trying to sleep. They need to hire an exterminator.
Sarah K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Teresa C.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Girls Getaway
Enjoyed this condo walking distance from Driftwood Beach. Fun girls trip with my teenage daughter and her friends.
Teresa C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
DEE L., WEST KINGSTON, RHODE ISLAND USA
Jun 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
I cannot say enough about the beauty of Jekyll Island!! and staying here was absolutely PERFECT! The location is terrific - close enough to get anywhere on the island easily. Tommy, the host, is fabulous!! He was so easy to communicate with about anything and everything - before we came, while we were there, and even when we were leaving! Unfortunately, we couldn't walk down to the beach right in front of the condo while there, because they are repairing the steps and having issues with the town but walking over to driftwood beach is an easy 5-10-minute walk and so worth it! The pool is large and clean and only a 3-minute walk!! The Georgia Sea Turtle Center is a must see! The Jekyll Island historic tour is fascinating and the biggest surprise of all was the incredible restaurant - Jekyll & Tide restaurant right there at the condo village!!! it is absolutely top notch! I am definitely planning on coming back and really hope I can stay here again!!
DEE L.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
May 28, 2025
Mike M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Amber M.
May 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We enjoyed our stay in this lovely condo. We loved Jekyll Island
Amber M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
caleb D.
Apr 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoy
Loved the place beautiful view really enjoyed our stay
caleb D.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lucinda L.
Apr 27, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay
This property was very nice for our family. The pool area was great and being able to walk to driftwood beach is a plus. Jekyll Island is such a peaceful place. We came for the Turtle Crawl 5K. Enjoyed delicious seafood and yummy frozen yogurt at Beach Village. The drive to the beach to play in the water is very short.
Lucinda L.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mirabel W.
Apr 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Was a beautiful serene location and lovely accommodations!
Mirabel W.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeanie B.
Apr 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Love this property
Jeanie B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
6/10 Okay
Ken B., Ottawa
Mar 24, 2025
Stay at Jekyll Island
Overall, we enjoyed the condo and the area. A very pleasant and beautiful spot and cozy condo. Short walk to Driftwood Beach, and hiking trails. Since we stayed for five weeks we bought an annual parking pass for 100 rather than 10 daily parking. Was a relatively short drive to Brunswick to pick up whatever we needed. Plenty of restaurants and shopping in the area.When we first arrived (Saturday at about 4:15), after an 8 hour drive, we had to do a lot of running around because the door key didn't work. After asking us if we were using the key properly Tommy told us to go to the front desk to get a new keycard made. That key didn't work either. We called Tommy back and he said he would contact maintenance. In a while maintenance came to let us into the condo. They observed that his keycards should have been recharged some time ago, but that they could not do so until the following Tuesday. Calling Tommy back, he suggested we exit through the patio door and not lock it when we left until Tuesday. Was our only option so we did that, keeping valuables in the car until then. Those first few days, we also had to clean up bits of broken glass that we kept stepping in on the main floor - luckily not sharp though. We repaired the patio door screen that was downstairs (none upstairs), wiped some footprints(!) off the walls and re-cleaned the upstairs so we were comfortable. Maintenance showed up on Tuesday morning and fixed the keys in a couple of minutes. Maintenance people wer
Ken B.
Stayed 34 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
jackie f.
Jan 11, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We enjoyed our stay. The owner was very nice and communication was good. We loved the quiet location and having no one above us. Our overall stay was pleasant, a few things we didn't love. The water pressure in the condo was low and refrigerator was loud at times. The stairwell floor was a bit dirty and the kitchen isn't accommodating for those interested in cooking. However it is still a nice condo with a great location.
jackie f.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ginger A.
Dec 4, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving at Jekyll
Perfect trip. Had kitchen to make dinner. Lots of things to do and see.. beautiful views. Super easy check-in. Owners kept in touch to make sure we were settled.
Ginger A.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
Justin C.
Nov 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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Justin C.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melinda B.
Nov 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved hearing the ocean waves while we slept.
We loved the island. The place was clean and right on the ocean. Quick beach walk to driftwood beach. The owner checked in on us by text to make sure everything was good and we had everything we needed. Very nice owner.
Melinda B.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Greg L., Goshen
Nov 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Villas 390
Nice, clean, affordable unit in the Villas.
Looking to stay again on our next trip.
Greg L.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
sharon h.
Oct 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Clean, safe, convenient location, easy check-in. I will b coming back next year
sharon h.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Oct 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Jekyll Trip
Prime location, clean and cozy accommodations.
My arrival was scheduled the day after Hurricane Helene tracked thru the region and there was a power outage. Thomas Pickren's text communication was exemplary. He provided me regular updates and allowed me to check-in a day later and out a day later after power was restored.
Regards,
Ken B
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Julie S.
Sep 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great condo, great location!
Our stay here was amazing! The property owner has done an amazing job maintaining and renovating the condo. It was very clean and up to date. All appliances and everything worked as expected. We had zero issues. The beds were comfortable and there was more than enough space for our family of 5. The owner was communicative from day one and we had all the information we needed to check in well before hand. Zero complaints, we would highly recommend this condo and would definitely stay here again!
Julie S.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
John W.
Sep 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great townhouse
From the start, everything went smoothly. Shortly after booking, the owner reached out to me to provide info about the townhouse and the island. The townhouse was recently remodeled and was very nice. There is a vanity in the master bedroom, which turned out to come in handy since it's a one bathroom unit. We were able to shave and brush our teeth in it, while the shower was in use.
The townhouse was very clean and well kept up.
The complex was well maintained and quiet. We didn't get a chance to use the pool, but we took a look at it and it looked very nice.
The beach is small on that portion of the island, and disappears at high tide, but is usable most of the day. There is also a wide strip of sand behind the breakwall with chairs, a boardwalk, and a pavilion that you can use. We spent most of the day at the beach.
The complex borders agains Driftwood Beach, so we were able to walk there for sunrise.
I hadn't been to Jekyll Island in almost 20 years. I liked that there are now some restraunt and shopping choices on the island. I also liked that they didn't turn it into another St. Simons Island. Jekyll is still very quiet and much of the island is natural beauty.
Overall, we were very happy with the townhouse, complex, and location. We would definatly stay there again.
John W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca E., Stickleyville, Virginia
Aug 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Yearly vacation
We have always tried to vacation somewhere different every year. This year, we chose to stay on Jekyll Island. The condo was clean, had a balcony with an ocean view, and was within walking distance of the driftwood beach. The Driftwood Bistro, located on the complex grounds, had good food as well. The island was not crowded, making it great for going to the beach.