Welcome to Driftwood Cottage - Located on a Beautiful Quiet Street
Location: Jekyll Island, Coastal, Georgia, USA (1 Hr. So. of Savannah, Ga & 1 Hr. No. of Jacksonville, Fl)
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 3 Baths (Sleeps 8)
Driftwood is a marvelous vacation home on a unique and totally beautiful island. The house is located on a lovely quiet street two blocks from the ocean on the east and two blocks from the golf complex on the west.
The owners of Driftwood bought the house in 2004 and live there for four winter months. They have done extensive remodeling and refurbishing which includes new appliances, a new air conditioning/heating system, new windows and sliding doors, another bathroom was added, the furnishings are all new and the kitchen/dining room area is newly tiled.
The home layout is wonderful for several couples or extended families.
There are two large master bedrooms suites on either end of the house, a comfortable living room with modern updated furniture, the spacious dining room is perfect for families with a large table that easily seats 8, and a two car attached carport with an adjacent patio makes a very convenient outdoor gathering area for guests and friends.
For the convenience of the guests there are 5 TVs, 5 DVD/VCRs, unlimited free long distance to the US and Canada and wireless internet access. To help insure cleanliness and to prevent allergic reactions neither smoking nor pets are allowed in the house.
The island is perhaps best known for its use as an exclusive get away for the super rich during the “Gilded Age” of America. In 1886 the Jekyll Island Club was established as a destination for the families of millionaires including the Rockefellers, Astors, Vanderbilts. Morgans, Pulitzers, and Macys who used this paradise as a most exclusive retreat.
Now the paradise is a state park, frozen in time. The cottages of the millionaires and their hotel are preserved in the Historic District plus a museum and some wonderful shops all for your enjoyment. Enjoy, too, the eight miles of unspoiled beach guarded by the dunes on this barrier island.
Enjoy the twenty miles plus of bike paths that encircle the island. Enjoy the fantastic golf courses, three challenging 18 hole courses in beautifully natural settings with no houses or condos on them. There is also the original nine hole Walter Travis designed course, a links style layout built by the millionaires.
You will love the limited development of the island which is by law kept 65% forever wild. There are no signal lights, no traffic tie ups and no malls (only a few small shops, restaurants and stores).
Play at the water park or the 36 hole miniature golf course, visit the new Georgia Sea Turtle Center and the ruins of the historic Horton House the colonial home of the island’s first English settler.
Summer weeks, May through August always book first, many people come then for the beach, the sea breeze and summer fun.
For others their choice time of the year is the fall, when the sky is blue, the ocean warm, the weather more temperate and the island free of vacationing school children. You will find Driftwood is a great place to stay as you enjoy life to the fullest on “Georgia’s Jewel”
Our special home is managed through Parker-Kaufman, Realtors and their office is located in the Jekyll Island Shopping Center. To make a reservation, please contact their office. During the summer, we rent on a weekly basis from Saturday to Saturday.
During the off-season, we can be more flexible with our dates. For last minute weekly reservations (3 weeks or less prior to your arrival) we will offer 25% off your rental booking fee. We will consider shorter stays (minimum of 3 nights) 10-14 days prior to your arrival pro-rated based on the regular in-season or off-season rates.
A 50% deposit is required within 7-10 days of booking a reservation. This can be done with credit card or mailing a personal check or money order.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Covered Parking: carport- double
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed: Englander memory foam mattresses
- Queen Bed: Englander memory foam mattress
- Twin/Single Bed: Trundle bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Direct TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: over 30 DVD and VCR tapes of adult and children's movies
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Fully stocked with all you will need to prepare meals, from crock pot to spices
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: a nice patio with 8 outdoor chairs
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance: call free to the US
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Renters must be 21 or older
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Red Bug Motors (Golf Cart Rentals), Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Segway Tours, Jekyll Island Club National Historic District, Tours of Millionaire's Homes, Geo Caching, Tidelands Nature Center, Summer Waves Water Park, Dolphin & Fishing Charters, Lets Go Shrimping - Commercial Shrimp Boat Charter, Emerald Princess Casino Ship, 20 Miles of Bike Trails, Birding & Nature Walking Tours, Carriage Rides, Large Fishing Pier, Crabbing.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2009 Off-Season: Jan-Feb, Aug 15 - Dec 31 ............ $ 750/week
2010 Off-Season: Jan 1 - Feb 27 & Aug 13 - Dec 31 .... $ 775/week
2010 In-Season: Feb 27 - Apr 30 & May 29 - Aug 14 .... $1065/week
2010 May: May 1 - 29 ................................. $ 915/week
25% Off for Last Minute Weekly Bookings - Within 3 Weeks of Arrival
***Reservations Accepted 1 Year in Advance of Your Arrival Date***
**************Off-Season Monthly Rates Also Available**************
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
My wife and I "discovered" Jekyll island in 1996, visiting my son and his family while they were stationed in Fort Stewart,Ga. we went on a day trip to the beach on Jekyll Island and immediately fell in love with this park. We vacationed here annually until we retired in 2002. In 2004 we bought Drifwood and come here every winter for 4 months. We return to the Corning, NY area for the remainder of the year and rent out Driftwood. Our guests all love the house and the vacation life on Jekyll. Parker-Kaufman Realty does a wonderful job for us of supervising the maintenance and rental of Driftwood while we are away.
Property Photos
- Welcome to Driftwood Cottage - Located on a Beautiful Quiet Street - Jekyll Island House Near Golf Courses
- Living Room - Jekyll Island House Near Golf Courses
- Well Stocked Eat-In Kitchen - Jekyll Island House Near Golf Courses
- Separate Dining Area with a View of the Back Yard and Back Patio Access
- Master Bedroom with Access to Back Yard Patio
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Positive Rating
"Your home is comfortable, Spacious and so well equipped for a relaxing vacation. We enjoyed many lovely dinners in your dining room. When we ventured out at night we always looked forward to seeing deer in your yard when we returned. As usual we loved the golf, the beach and to he visits to the big hotel. Glynn is such a preety street. You are truly blessed to have such a lovely home."
Positive Rating
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Jekyll this year. This is our 9th year bringing our family of 6. This house, by far, exceeds all of the others we have stayed in, we are hoping it is available next year...You have a lovely home-all of the extras are such a blessing-thank you-its the perfect spot for our family."
Positive Rating
"This is our 3rd time renting Driftwood adna I msut say, eevery visit gets better and better'
Positive Rating
"This is our 3rd time renting Driftwood adna I msut say, eevery visit gets better and better'