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Villa 401 Nicholson Building

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Jekyll Island, Georgia
  • Driftwood Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Jekyll Island State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, GA (SSI-McKinnon St. Simons Island)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Villa 401 Nicholson Building

This is a beautiful 1-bedroom 1-bath Villa located in the oceanfront resort of Villas by the Sea. Walk among the oaks or take a short stroll to Driftwood Beach. Children can enjoy the Pirate Ship playground and for the adults there is a fitness room. When you need to cool off, there is a pool for the adults and one for the kiddies. The resort offers a full restaurant and lounge.
When you enter our villa, you will find an open plan living room, dining area and fully equipped kitchen. The bedroom offers a queen-size bed and a TV. In the living room, there is a pull-out Murphy Bed for extra guests, and a sliding door leading to a patio area with seating. Our villa has new luxury vinyl floors throughout, and mannerly pets are always welcome with a non-refundable fee

Linens are provided with this unit, as well as a starter set of paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, and some personal amenity items. These items will not be replenished during your stay.
Villas by the Sea has 3 coin-operated laundry facilities accessible with your key cards.

PLEASE NOTE:
Nearest Beach Boardwalk Crossover: Driftwood Beach only. Hurricane Helene damaged the stairs providing access to the lower beach and water at low tide for all Villas By The Sea Boardwalks. Direct beach access from the Villas by the Sea is not available at this time.

***Beach Access May Not Be Available At High Tide*** During high tide, please enjoy the oceanfront boardwalk OR swimming pool at VBTS or use one of the public beach access parks south of the Holiday Inn

Property manager

Parker Kaufman
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Amenities

Pool
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Jekyll Island

Located in Jekyll Island, this condo is by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Driftwood Beach and Jekyll Island State Park, while SoGlo Gallery Brunswick Actors' Theatre and Historic Ritz Theatre/Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association are cultural highlights. Summer Waves Water Park and Neptune Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Jekyll Island, Georgia

What's nearby

  • Driftwood Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Jekyll Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Jekyll Island State Park - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 33 min drive - 33.9 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 33 min drive - 33.8 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa 401 Nicholson Building have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Villa 401 Nicholson Building pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa 401 Nicholson Building?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Villa 401 Nicholson Building?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Villa 401 Nicholson Building located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Americana Beach and Driftwood Beach. Horton House and Fancy Bluff Creek are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Best place to stay on Jekyll Island

We have been coming to Villas by the Sea for years now. This is our Favorite location to stay for the beach access and the quaintness of the villas. It has everything you need. We are never disappointed by our trips to Jekyll Island. I will say for this specific villa we were turned off by the furniture selection. It was all very large for such a small area. We’ve been in dozens of these villas and with space the Murphy bed took up and the coffee table and large dining table it made for a very tight annoying obstacles every day to arrange our belongings with just two adults and one pet. If you were coming with kid(s) I’d say this would be a big pain taking the Murphy bed down, arranging the chairs and moving the kitchen table every day. Now we know the drill, it won’t hinder us in particular to rebook this site in the future. When we originally booked the site showed a couch yet and being in other villas it does give the best space but I understand for cleanliness the reasoning. We made it work and enjoyed it all the same
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Brian S.

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

Nice place

Cozy but great location next to Driftwood Beach. Only thing we didn't like was the configuration of the bathroom door that is ALWAYS in the way. So much so that we just removed it and stashed it away for the duration of the time there. It would be nice if trash bags were provided, too.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie I.

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

Island getaway

Villas by the sea is always a great place to stay. Area is quiet and friendly. We especially love that it’s pet friendly
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky W.

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

Great location

This was a great location. Quiet but close to all things Jekyll Island. People on the property were kind and helpful. We had a power outage due to ice/snow storm. I was impressed how everyone came together and were so kind and helpful. We are definitely returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Gerri Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Hould have been told

Would have been nice if they had let us know, prior to arrival, that Hurricane Helene had wiped out the beach access stairs so there was no on property access. We left early as we booked a condo with easy beach access and management basically told us “oh well.”
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Tim S.

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

Nice stay but no wifi and poor cellular

Property was as expected in size and quality. There was no wifi and my cellular (TMobile) was very poor at this location.We had wifi available at other properties on the island so it was a service provided and available if the property owner chose to provide it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Tammy E.

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

Husband's Birthday Weekend

Property was in great shape and had all the start up supplies needed. Loved the location and that we were able to bring our pets. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald G.

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

Vacation

We had always heard about Jekyll Island and how nice it was. Everything lived up to what we had been told.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Very nice! Super clean.

Overall property was great! The only exception were the electrical outlets. They all worked but many would not grip the electrical plug. It took some effort to use the outlet. Failure to grip the plug firmly indicates poor electrical contact. This could possibly lead to overheating and potential fire. Yes, I am an engineer :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane O.

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

Fantastic time

We stayed seven nights at Villa 401 and had a wonderful time. The little unit was perfect for the two of us and our two little doxies. Close to beach walkway and laundry and a 12 minute walk to beautiful Driftwood Beach. It was magical at sunrise💙. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

erik s.

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

Awesome place and pwt friendly

Place was exactly as described. We really enjoyed our time there. Perfect quiet location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Qiang Z.

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

Nice weekend by the sea

Nice neighborhood. Pet friendly. A pool. Minutes walk to the sea front with dunes. A cutting board would help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meagan D.

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

Good property

The property is very good. My only suggestion is a softer bed. The bed was very stiff and caused my back to hurt. Other than the bed, the property was nice and very close to the beach. The 2nd key card did not work but that did not affect our stay as my husband and me would leave and return at the same time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva B.

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

Short stroll to the beach!

Loved the location. Our oldest is an environmental educator on the south end of the island and we booked this trip last minute to visit during spring break. Very clean throughout the entire condo, short walk to the amazing beach and beautiful pool area. We also were able to bring our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B., Alexandria, VA

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

Great location

Nice 1 BR condo with all you need. Great location near water, bike path and restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou B.

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

Super nice, super clean!

Everything was wonderful. Proximity to the beach was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb L.

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

Close to water, nice resort amenities

Only 100 steps to water. Resort has on site restaurant. Short walk to Driftwood beach which was really awesome. Loved Jekyll Island. Historic district was pretty neat. Resort has bikes to rent. Nice biking trail on island. Several restaurants and shops on island. Very relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan T.

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

Great stay for Holly Jolly Jekyll

Had a great stay. The unit we stayed in was lovely and clean. Ground floor was perfect for getting to the beach, bike riding and taking our dog out. We had an issue with the television satellite which was resolved the same day (we knew it was going to be raining the next day so we wanted to make sure it was working and didn't want to call on Sunday). Will visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenedey C.

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

Amazing

We had no issues at all with our stay. We absolutely loved it!
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John P., St Augustine, USA

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

Nice Jekyl Location

Exactly as described, great place to be at Jekyl Island and not be in the middle of things. Excellent beach location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren T.

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

Quick Getaway with the kiddos

The condo is just as described. The only complaint I had ( and I had read before we went ) the pull out bed mattress is terrible. My 12 year old slept fine in it, but it needs to be replaced. The boardwalk is great ( day or night ). We walked to Driftwood beach, which is magical. Pool is great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa (Terry) W., Lakeland, US

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice location

The apartment was clean, close to the boardwalks to the beach. Property managers are quick to try and rectify problems. There needs to be some clarification on the description, and maybe the error is mine. When it stated "Laundry" under the amenities, I took it to mean there was a washer and dryer IN the unit, which is not the case. The laundry is a coin operated facility in the next building unit (we did not bring coin). Simple items should always be in the rental such as a stopper for the kitchen sink and a kitchen towel. Potholders, in case you need to use the oven because the microwave is not working, or if you need to take a hot item out of the microwave. Wall outlets should hold items plugged in, needs new one. We felt this property could use a little TLC from the owners or managers.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria C.

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

Beachfront

Great location, on the corner so no neighbor to one side. Beautiful back yard of trees with birds singing. Board walk to beach just a few steps away. Beach not great because it has a barrier and can’t get to the water unless it is low tide. Place was nice and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Jill T.

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

Would stay again, but have some thoughts!

Price was extremely reasonable. Location was nice. On-site restaurant was delicious. Check in / out process was simple! Condo was small, but plenty of space for 2 people! No lock on back door, just a stopper, but I did feel very safe. Pool is nice. Lots of construction going on, but nothing that bothered our stay! No beach access during high tide because of the rocks, but public beaches are really close!! Things I would note - would not recommend for more than 2 adults. Pull out couch is very uncomfortable! Bring your own hand soap, small coffee filters, cleaning spray or wipes, & extra towels (unless you plan on doing laundry). Small patio & not really a back yard - but lots of walkable areas if you bring your pups! Thanks for having us. Jekyll Island is dreamy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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