|
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 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.
To rent Retreat, please drop us an e-mail or give me a call. We'll be delighted to answer any questions for you. We finalize all rentals through Jekyll Realty, so that it is easier for guests to get their keys and have a contact right there on the island.
If you wish to rent immediately, you can contact Jekyll Realty directly at (888) 333-5055. They accept Visa, Mastercard, traveler's checks, and personal checks (30+ days ahead).
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.
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. 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.
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.
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. 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. A fairly new activity on the island is renting a 'Red Bug', cute electric vehicles, to see the island up close. Red bug rentals are available nearby.
We hope you'll take a look at all Jekyll Island has to offer and take the tour of our Retreat Villa on our website. If you do come to Jekyll, we hope you'll find it a relaxing and enjoyable place to get away from it all. Thanks for your time! |
