Location: Sapelo Island, Coastal, Georgia, USA (1 Hour S. of Savannah, Ga & 1 Hour N. of Jacksonville, Fl)
Accommodations: Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Loft + Den, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Keywords: Cottage like retreat
. Ready for a complete get away? The Retreat on Sapelo awaits you. With 7 miles of uninhabited beach on the Atlantic Ocean, this barrier island if full of sun, wildlife, birds and outdoor recreational opportunities. INCLUDES USE OF A VEHICLE WHILE YOU ARE ON THE ISLAND (You pay for the gas) AND TWO 26" BEACH CRUISER BICYCLES ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE. CALL OR EMAIL NOW!
ARTIST, WRITERS, PHOTOGRAPHERS--Need a quiet place away to work. The Retreat on Sapelo is perfect, private, with highspeed wireless I-Net and your own vehicle and bicycles to roam the island at will and let it inspire you. Empty out mainland cares and distractions and let the creativity flow.
Get on the passenger ferry, Katie Underwood, for the 20 minute ride to the island. Let the wind and waves wash away your cares and stress and recreate you into the person you are AND RECONNECT WITH YOUR LOVED ONES.. Peaceful, serene and full of wildlife and birdlife, this 44 square-mile island has less than 100 inhabitants and is home to the historic Geechee community of Hog Hammock. island population is less than 100 people.
Your base camp will be the The Retreat, an upstairs apartment with its own private deck, a great place for morning coffee and breakfast, unwinding after your day out on the island or stargazing at night. You will have a separate bedroom with a queen size bed, built in bunk beds for two, a sitting area with futon (can sleep 2 more), a full bathroom, full kitchen and pine dining nook.
Two bicycles are furnished with the rental and guests are furnished transportation during their stay.
Generally, you have to bring your food; there is now the option of having the evening meal catered. If you're lucky to be here when she's cooking you may get to eat at Lula's Kitchen where local food is served in abundance and in the Gullah/Geechee style.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed : Fold out futon in sitting area. Very comfy as reported by guests.
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Crib : Pack and Play available.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Catering Available : Island women will provide catered dinner meals to My Sapelo Retreat. Contact info provided upon request.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beachfront : Beaches are pristine. No buildings allowed on beach or dunes. My Sapelo Retreat is 2 1/2 mi. from one beach 3 1/2 from the other. Vehicle provided gartis with the rental.
- Communications
- Cell Phone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Kid Friendly
- Activities
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Shelling
- Hiking
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$125/night (3 or less) .. $150/night (4 or more) .. $750/week 1-3 .. $2100/month
2 night rental required. $850per week 4-6. Must have advance reservations.
Host required to make your ferry reservations 2 days in advance.
Ferry fee: Roundtrip $2.00 per person.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
HI! I AM LUCY AND MY HUSBAND, MIKE, AND I OPERATE OUR VACATION RENTAL APARTMENT ON SAPELO. IN OUR OTHER LIVES MIKE IS A CONTRACTOR AND I AM A REALTOR. WE'VE BEEN LIVING ON SAPELO FOR 16-22 YEARS DEPENDING ON WHICH OF US YOU ARE TALKING TO. WE LOVE IT. SAPELO CAN PROVIDE TOTAL AND COMPLETE DOWNTIME-SOMETHING HARD TO GET IN TODAY'S WORLD. YOU FORGET HOW MANY STARS THERE ARE. NO TRAFFIC. NO LIGHT POLUTION. NO TEMPTATIONS TO STALK THE MALLS. WALK OUR BEACHES AND LET THE SUN, WIND, AND WATER WASH AWAY YOU CARES, FATIGUE AND FRUSTRATION.
Property Photos
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- Entering the Retreat from the private deck - Sapelo Island, Georgia Vacation Apartment Near Beach
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- Private Deck Serves As The Entry To The Retreat
Traveler Reviews (8)
Labor Day Weekend 2011
Guest: jonas
(Woodstock Ga)
Date of Stay: 09/03/11
Review Submitted: 09/17/11
Lucy and her husband were gracious host's to me and my family. There apartment setup was like a home away from home. Lucy surprised with a baked goody(banana pudding). Mary Baily provided our awesome catering. Blue crabs,fried fish,fried shrimp,and mac/cheese. Lucy also arranged private tours for Reynold's mansion and light house for our family. This trip is great for history bluffs and those who like to venture off of the popular beach paths. Special feature was wifi because of lack of cell service. You will need a wifi phone to make calls or surf .
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Recommended
Guest: Dan
(Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 06/10/11
Review Submitted: 06/14/11
Lucy's place is very comfortable, peaceful, and has everything you need. She is a gracious host-- not intrusive but offers great suggestions to explore the island. The bikes are in good condition and having access to the vehicle is useful, as her place is a couple miles from the beaches. We had a great stay, and will be back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
peace and relaxion....
Guest: Terri B.
(Covington, GA )
Date of Stay: 04/01/11
Review Submitted: 04/22/11
My husband and I visited for a weekend and wished that we had much longer to stay enjoy the peace and relaxion of this peaceful island. We really enjoyed talking to Lucy and her husband about the history there! They are wonderful host! We enjoyed the bikes that they had there for the guest to use also. They even had a vehicle for us so that we could see the island. We hope to get back there before too long, great place! The ferry ride over was neat too!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing.
Peace and Tranquility, Finally!!
Guest: Peace and Tranquility
(Dublin, Ga.)
Date of Stay: 04/08/11
Review Submitted: 04/14/11
I just spent the most relaxing, stress free three days at Sapelo Island. Days were spent biking the island and soaking up the sun on Cabretta beach. People there are so friendly, reminds me of the days when everyone looked out for each other. Lucy and Mike were awesome hosts. Lucy went out of her way to make sure I had everything I needed and even introduced me to to some of her friends. She arranged for a tour of the mansion and made arrangments for me to eat at Lula's Kitchen, something that you really need to do if at all possible. I went alone and loved the peacefulness of the island. I wish I could do this once a month, it certainly helps to clear the cobwebs.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+.
Secluded Island Getaway
Guest: elephant_detester
(Alabama)
Date of Stay: 07/03/10
Review Submitted: 07/06/10
Just returned from a fabulous holiday on Sapelo Island. Beautiful beaches, good fishing, great shelling, wildlife watching and LOTS of peace and quiet. Cabretta Beach was by far our favorite place. Lucy and Mike are wonderful hosts and go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your time here. If your looking for fancy restaurants, crazy nightlife and people watching this is not the place for you, but if you want to get away from it all, you have found paradise here. The apartment was very nice and well furnished. Thank you Lucy and Mike for a fabulous time! We can't wait to come back.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers.
Great get away!
Guest: Lori63
(Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/14/10
Review Submitted: 06/12/10
We spent 3 nights on Sapelo in May. What a peaceful, relaxing vacation. The beaches are gorgeous and we had them all to our selves. If you want to get away and relax - this is the perfect place to vacation. Lucy was a wonderful host and made sure we had everything we needed.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.
Sapelo Island Retreat
Guest: Gloria C.
(River Falls,SC)
Date of Stay: 03/20/10
Review Submitted: 03/28/10
Too bad there wasnt a SIX star rating-This place would deserve it. A beautiful island and great, gracious hosts. The apartment was spotless, well stocked with everything you needed and having the old "jimmy" to get around made it perfect. Lucy was a joy to deal with from the beginning, and Lucy and her husband Mike made a few of our evenings unforgetable. We celebated our thirty seventh anniversary while we were there and from the cake Lucy baked to the guitar playing/singing by Mike, we've not enjoyed ourselves that much in a long time.The people of the island were very sweet and charming, and if you get a chance, stop and talk with as many as possible. And lunch with Lula and George is a MUST if they're around.All in all , come with an open mind, and a real sense of adventure, and if you dont have a good time then it's your own fault.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children.
Guest: earthmother
(powder springs,ga)
Date of Stay: 05/01/09
Review Submitted: 05/01/09
Just got back from Sapelo. Had the most wonderful time. Lucy was very accomodating. The place was perfect for relaxing and meditation. I would recommend this place to go especially if you are into quiet and nature. Perfect for artist and naturalist
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