See all properties
Entire home

Ocean Cottage 53 - Pelican's Playground

Photo gallery for Ocean Cottage 53 - Pelican's Playground

Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

View in a map
Jekyll Island, GA
  • Place, Americana Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Driftwood Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Horton House
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Ocean Cottage 53 - Pelican's Playground

OCEANFRONT TOWNHOME STYLE BEACH COTTAGE WITH INCREDIBLE OCEAN VIEWS FROM BOTH LEVELS - Located at The Cottages at Jekyll Island. just steps from the Cottages South Beach Access. 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms featuring open concept living, dining, kitchen, laundry, lower porch, master suite (KING), and half bath all on the entry-level, 2 bedroom suites (QUEEN)with private bathrooms and large covered balcony on the second floor. Sleeps 8 with a pull-out sofa in the living area. Fully equipped kitchen with stainless appliances and both a standard and a Keurig coffee maker.
!! THE COTTAGE COMES WITH 4 SEATER GOLF CART, 2 BIKES AND BEACH CHAIRS
In addition, guests have access to The Cottages at Jekyll Island million dollar oceanfront amenities, which include Clubhouse with Billiard Table, Fitness Room, zero entry pool, beach deck, community fire pit, and beach access. Guests staying in Cottage 53 receive a 50% discount on food and beverages at McGarvey's Wee Pub located in Jekyll Island's Beach Village.
**Important:** To access the golf cart, complete the cart use agreement sent via email 10 days before arrival.

2 Parking Spaces - No trailers of any kind allowed.

Linens Included
King
2 Queens
Sofa Sleeper

Coffee maker: Keurig and standard coffee pot

This cottage is the "Heron" floor plan and accommodates 8 with sofa sleeper

NO SMOKING NO PETS

BEACH ACCESS AT THE COTTAGES
Overview: The Cottages beach is about 2,000 feet long, featuring a dune area and seawall.
Access Points: There are three dune crossovers to the sandy area, always accessible for recreation. Main access is near the pool and clubhouse.
Tide Information: At high tide, water reaches the seawall, changing every six hours. Check a tide chart to plan your beach time.
Nearby Facilities: Oceanview Beach Park, about 2 miles south past the Holiday Inn, offers all-day ocean access. Explore all Jekyll Island beaches on their website.
Important Note: Storms may affect beach crossover access, and we cannot guarantee beach access at all times.

ON-SITE MANAGEMENT AT THE CLUBHOUSE
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Exterior
Beachfront Bliss 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
Jekyll Island
  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
8.0 out of 10, Very Good, (45 reviews)
Beachfront Bliss 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Jekyll Island

Located in Jekyll Island, this vacation home is near the beach. Horton House and Historic Ritz Theatre/Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Glynn Place Mall and Shops at Sea Island. Georgia Sea Turtle Center and Summer Waves Water Park are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
View more Vacation Homes in Jekyll IslandOpens in a new window
Map
Jekyll Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Americana Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Driftwood Beach - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Indian Mound - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Horton House - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Summer Waves Water Park - 7 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pantry - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fish Bait Food Truck - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Westin Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mullet Bay - ‬31 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Ocean Cottage 53 - Pelican's Playground have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Ocean Cottage 53 - Pelican's Playground?

As of Apr 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ocean Cottage 53 - Pelican's Playground on Jul 29, 2026 start from $590, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Ocean Cottage 53 - Pelican's Playground pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Cottage 53 - Pelican's Playground?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Cottage 53 - Pelican's Playground?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Cottage 53 - Pelican's Playground located?

Situated by the ocean, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Americana Beach, Driftwood Beach, and Horton House. Indian Mound and Fancy Bluff Creek are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Glenn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, very nice

Super relaxed location
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paola S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing views

Best balcony! The views were beautiful. Location was great, and layout of the rooms was perfect for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jekyll Island Family Trip

Family gathering with beach and pool
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

My family and I absolutely enjoy this home. It was a great getaway. Great location and very comfortably decorated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We enjoyed our time on a short break! The view from the 2nd balcony was amazing! We'll back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KUns B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice neighborhood

Nice place for a family on the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short getaway

Lovely cottage with beautiful view of the ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rebecca p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbeatable view

Loved the cottage, location and view!! Will be back to ride bikes and enjoy the relaxing views!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, great property, great island!

My family and I stayed here for spring break as we were visiting family in Brunswick. What a wonderful island! The house is everything you need for an active family. Great pool, beach access and great responsiveness by the owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Fall Break with a breeze

My entire family loved staying at Cottage 53. The ocean view was perfect, and we felt safe there. We will keep this place in mind for future trips to Jekyll Island. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host

Beautiful! Great place! Well stocked and clean. A perfect place for hiking!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great pool and Biking on Jekyll

Great biking and hiking location for Jekyll. Check Out Turtle Tides Kayak for great on water activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A

Excellent Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathing Views

We all enjoyed Ocean Cottage #53. The view is amazing. The complex community is pristine. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Everything about the condo was spectacular. Of course Jekyll was special as always
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

Great time at Cottage 53

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great 4th of July on Jekyll Island and this cottage is awesome. Sunrises from the 2nd floor balcony are amazing and the cottage is really nice and comfortable. The golf cart was nice and we biked around quite a bit. I absolutely recommend checking out The Cottages and Parker-Kaufman for your rental needs.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

1st trip to Jekkyl Island

Loved every minute of our stay in this beautiful home. Our family rented bikes and took advantage of the trails to explore many attractions on the island. We did a problem that required a call for maintenance and, thankfully, the management company responded in a timely manner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage with Stunning Ocean Views

The cottage is just as advertised; spacious, well designed and beautiful. You can sit outside for hours and just look at the ocean and listen to the waves. It is so serene. Great location, can easily walk to the beach and the pool. The cottage has just about everything you need (toaster, blender, coffee maker) etc so you can just bring your suitcase, book and wine and settle in for a truly rejuvenating respite. Very easy check-in and out experience and timely/effective communication from the management company if needed. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

stephanie r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and comfortable

Cottage 53 was perfect for our family. Fully supplied with the kitchen utensils needed to cook family meals, except pot holders. Loved the air fryer! Had a few issues with the lock on the door but Parker Kaufman team was very responsive and helpful. Tips for this rental, bring extra trash bags, toilet paper, laundry soap, and bathroom soaps. Only supplies sample size soap and two trash bags. They did supply dishwasher soap. Also, bring pot holders and foil for grill.
Cottage Balcony view
Oldest tree on the island
Saint Andrews Beach
Cottage beach access at low tide. No access at high tide.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

La-Verna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Quiet Getaway

The property is a perfect location next to the water. Since my goal was to rest and recuperate, this was the perfect townhouse. My only regret is that i was too weak and sick to climb the stairs often. The 2nd floor bedrooms and deck had the BEST view and set-up to enjoy the ocean. The 1st floor bedroom and deck was nice, too. The kitchen had everything we needed. The Master bedroom suite is perfect. My only critique is that it is time to update the covers and sheets. When i am stronger, I will take another look at Jekyll Island because there seemed to be a lot to see and enjoy in a leisurely manner.
Stayed 13 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Renee I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Updated photos needed!!!!

We have been coming to Jekyll for 50 years. My parents are now in their late 70's, my mother has arthritis which is especially bad in her feet and it no longer allows her to enjoy walking on the beach the way she would like. This is our 3rd time staying at The cottages because of the screened in oceanfront porches, from there she can watch the sunrise and see the ocean anytime she wants. This unit was chosen because of that which the VRBO photo shows. However, due to the the overgrown vegetation that cannot be cut you can't see anything. Another reason we LOVE these units is the downstairs master, the stairs are difficult for my Mom. She did navigate them a few times so she coul have coffee and watch the sunrise. We would have NEVER booked this unit. PLEASE update you photos for other families who may have older folks in their party that can't get to the beach as much as they'd like. We noticed the metal outdoor furniture on the back deck really needs replacing also. The unit is decorated beautifully and did have all that we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice house in great location!

House was clean, updated and well appointed. High ceilings on first floor made it feel very airy. First and second floor porches were the place to be - you could hear the ocean from both and see it particularly well from second floor. Easy walk to the beach (which is not available at high tide!). Driftwood Beach is a must see! I would recommend this cottage to anyone visiting Jeckyll Island, especially in late winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Semi Annual family trip

We rent 3 cottages, 2 times a year. The area is perfect for the kids to go back and forth with no worries and the cottages are large enough for the 3 cottages to gather in one for birthday cake and ice cream. We LOVE coming back each time! We are already booking for our spring/summer trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very uncomfortable beds

Overall it was a nice place, but the beds are horrible. We stayed for a week and none of us slept good. All three bedrooms had crappy beds, hard as a rock. We won't be staying here again. But the beds are the only complaint
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Dave T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice but could have been better.

Gas grill was full of rust. Had to call management to get a toaster that worked and a pull chain on the outdoor fan. Pressure washed the outside of the unit while there and soaked down all the outdoor furniture and beach chairs with bleach and water.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Parker Kaufman

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback