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Mid-Century Charm • Pools & Porch • Jekyll Island Rental

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Front of Mocama – Mid-Century Beach Cottage - Welcome to Mocama, a brick-front Jekyll Island original framed by live oaks and azaleas. Classic 1950s lines, modern comfort.
Back Patio – Private Yard on Jekyll Island - Grill under the oaks—this backyard at Mocama offers the kind of Jekyll Island peace you can’t book by the hour.
Front Porch – Blue Door & Brick at Mocama - Start your mornings with coffee and sea air on this classic Jekyll Island front porch—anchored (literally) by coastal charm and that signature blue door.
Front Entry – Light-Filled Living Room at Mocama - Step in from the Jekyll Island breeze to painted beams, soft light, and original mid-century detail—Mocama’s charm kicks in before you’re even fully inside.
Living Room – Classic Comfort Near Driftwood & the Convention Ce - A five-minute drive to the Jekyll Island Convention Center and just 2.3 miles from Driftwood Beach, this light-filled living room delivers easy charm, exposed beams, and a peaceful perch between sessions or surf.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61701 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Jekyll Island, Georgia
  • Jekyll Island Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jekyll Island State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Driftwood Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Mid-Century Charm • Pools & Porch • Jekyll Island Rental

YOUR JEKYLL ISLAND VACATION HOME
Welcome to Mocama—a two-bedroom, two-bathroom Jekyll Island vacation rental named after the Timucua, the people who called this place home long before it had a name. Mocama means “the sea”—or, depending on who you ask, the place where the sun and moon are born.

Built in 1955 and designed by Laurence Miller (the architect behind the King and Prince and the causeway towers), it was one of the first homes constructed after the Gilded Age elite found paradise lost. History runs through the walls here—but it’s not a museum. It’s a beach house of legend.

Mocama is 2.3 miles from Driftwood Beach and 2 miles from the Jekyll Island Convention Center. Close enough for sunrise, quiet enough for stars. Inside, it’s all mid-century charm and barrier island soul—white-beamed ceilings, open sightlines, and black-and-white photography shot by the owner on Georgia’s wilder edges.

The living room has a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and plenty of room to stretch out or pile in. French doors lead to the sun porch—part guest quarters, part secret clubhouse—where two twin trundles, a 60" smart TV, and a second dining table make it the go-to for coming of age, sleeping through breakfast, and game nights left unsettled.

The kitchen’s built for actual cooking, not just looking—a full suite of tools, center island for prep, and a bar pass-through to a dining nook that seats six under a chandelier that’s pure accidental Wes Anderson.

SLEEP IN ON JEKYLL ISLAND
• Primary Bedroom: King bed, private, peaceful, and TV-equipped
• Second Bedroom: Queen bed with coastal mural-style headboard
• Bonus Room: Two twin beds with twin trundles (4 twins total) on the sun porch

JEKYLL ISLAND OUTDOOR LIVING
• Back patio with gas grill and Adirondack seating
• Fully shaded front porch with anchor and blue front door
• Distance to Driftwood Beach: 2.3 miles
• Distance to Jekyll Island Convention Center: 2 miles
• Distance to The Wharf + Zachry’s Riverhouse: 2.7 miles
• Distance to Beach Village: 2 miles
• Rent bikes at Bike Jekyll: 1.8 miles
• Guest access to Days Inn pools including:
• Heated year-round spa
• Large seasonal pool (April–November)
• Kiddie pool for the littles

VACATION RENTAL CHEAT SHEET
• Sleeps: 6
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2
• Nearest Beach 466 Feet
• Beds are made, towels are stacked, and nobody’s asking you to bring a fitted sheet
• Address: 3 Bliss Lane, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
• Parking for up to 4 vehicles or a small watercraft
• Full-size washer and dryer in vacation rental
• Free high-speed Wi-Fi
• Coffee maker, blender, and full kitchenware

THE STARTER PACK
Just enough to land, unpack, and hit the beach.
• Shampoo, Conditioner, Body wash
• Dish soap + sponge
• 1 roll of paper towels
• 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom
• 2 trash bags
• 2 laundry pods
• 2 dishwasher pods

THE FINE PRINT
• No pets
• Linens provided
• No smoking, vaping, or reliving your patchouli years indoors
• Fireplace is decorative only
• Minimum renter age: 25
• Primary renter must be present
• No parties, events, or shenanigans—Jekyll doesn’t play
• Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 10 AM
• Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #105550

WHY EMMONS?
Emmons Realty is the most and highest-rated vacation rental company in the Golden Isles. We’re local, family-run, and we don’t do generic. We know Jekyll—what works here, what breaks here, and what makes a stay worth every penny. Our homes are clean, our standards are high, and if something’s wrong, we don’t dance around it. We’re fixers, island wine mixers, and flip-flopped incident predictors.

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Emmons Realty
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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

No 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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Jekyll Island

Located in Jekyll Island, this cottage is in the city centre and near the beach. Horton House and Historic Ritz Theatre/Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Indian Mound and Jekyll Island Golf Club. Summer Waves Water Park and Captain Scott Owens are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Jekyll Island, Georgia

What's nearby

  • Jekyll Island Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Great Dunes Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Jekyll Island State Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Driftwood Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Summer Waves Water Park - 6 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Simons Island Pier - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Brogen's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Tortuga Jacks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Bistro - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Barbara Jean's - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mid-Century Charm • Pools & Porch • Jekyll Island Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mid-Century Charm • Pools & Porch • Jekyll Island Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mid-Century Charm • Pools & Porch • Jekyll Island Rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Mid-Century Charm • Pools & Porch • Jekyll Island Rental located?

Located in the heart of Jekyll Island, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Americana Beach and Indian Mound. Jekyll Island Golf Club and Jekyll Island Tennis Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 33 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

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

Excellent peaceful location

Many amenities included: Puzzles, games, books, full kitchen supplies, throw blankets, etc. Comfortable beds!
Stayed 26 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

wrights

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

Great visit to Jekyll

Cute beach farmhouse.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer U.

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

Wonderful Retreat

Thank you for a very nice home away from home short stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn M.

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

Such a charming little cottage!

This place was so perfect, I knocked a point off cleanliness due to quite a few ants in the kitchen. We kept everything tidy so they weren’t a big problem. Will definitely rent this cottage again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Neighbors Girls Trip

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: This rental was awesome. Very clean and well equipped. Tastefully decorated and close beach access. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Coolest Jekyll cottage

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 experience at this house. It was right off the beach. So much nature. The rental had everything we needed. The management was very helpful and accomodating. We will definitely be staying here again.
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8/10 Good

DeAnn D.

Great Stay!!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We took our grandson for Holly Jolly Jekyll and had a wonderful weekend. The house is lovely- older but absolutely perfect in every way- all kitchen conveniences (Grandson & I baked Christmas cookies, made a fruit tray, baked cinnamon rolls etc). The king bed was excellent- Grandson slept on the twin bed /front bedroom and he felt nice & cozy tucked up in there.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Very relaxing and awesome stay!

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: My new bride and I rented 3 Bliss for our honeymoon. It was just what we needed. Great location, with easy access to the beach and bike path. Perfect size for us (meaning there was plenty of extra room). All of the amenities and clean. Communication was great and we have no issues at all. We will be back and I highly recommend!
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

Wonderful Experience

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: This house was better than we could have expected! Short walk to the beach! Everything in house to make you feel at home! We will definitely rent this spot again. The rental company was very knowledgeable of the area and the home itself! Can’t wait until our next visit

8/10 Good

Eric R.

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

Nice stay with pool pass included

Generally speaking my wife and I had a comfortable stay but some pics of the exterior property must be old, it is kind of overgrown in the front and dead leaves were everywhere until a landscaping guy came, but he blew leaves all over our car and bikes that were on the front porch. Also, the entry keypad is not backlit so it is extremely hard to use. The only other things we thought were a bit off were that the dryer did not work very well at all, and the bathroom tub has moldy black caulking all around the inside section. Surprised by that. The unit itself was very close to everything really, so that was great. We did enjoy biking the entire island and then some. Oh, our older backs didn't do well in the furniture either. Sorry for all the complaints but just being honest. The pool pass to Days Inn was very nice...
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P., Louisville, Kentucky

Mocama was pure bliss

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: this is my second time renting from Emmons and they are so good at communication, information, they made it easy. House was adorable, I loved the artists photographs on the ways. Beds were comfortable. Area is super quiet. So close to beach access, was def a perk! Look forward to booking this house, or any property with Emmons again in the future
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10/10 Excellent

Jefferson H., Bowersville, GA

Island Cottage Vacation

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 enjoyed 3 nights in a spacious light-filled cottage. Decorations were personal and artistic. On rainy mornings, the children worked on the wood puzzles. Nice and clean. Close to the pool and ocean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sanjida J.

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

Great September Stay at Jekyll

Nice location. Clean and had everything needed for the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Crystal C.

Our Family vacation by the beach!

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: Nice quiet unique older house with lots of artwork and near the beach. We had a problem during our stay because the beach access was closed at the end of street. We used the street before our rd because room for golf cart parking!
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10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Jekyll Island Conference

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 do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was Awesome !!! A Beautiful place to stay ... Easy access to the beach and shopping areas and restaurants .. The house had everything you would need for your stay ...
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Karla L.

Nice Rental

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 enjoyed our stay. The location of the rental is pleasant and quiet. The rental was everything I had hoped for. We plan to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Cozy Cottage

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: Very nice, clean place to stay. Communication with the owners was very easy and they were quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Denise B.

Older couple from Michigan

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The dishwasher leaked on the floor and was replaced while we were there. The shower heads should be replaced. Other than that it was nice. Some things that almost always apply with a rental like this near a beach: hard floors since house is built on a slab. Furniture not as comfortable as it could be.
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10/10 Excellent

mary m.

Lovely time at Mocama

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: Enjoyed our time very much. The proximity to town and the historic district was great. We had two minor issues and the folks from Emmons were most prompt and helpful. Only suggestion is to put in a hand towel rack in the back bathroom and an additional bath towel rack. We loved the sun room.
Stayed 29 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Meredith J.

CLEAN, LOTS OF SPACE 🤩

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 the best time!! It’s a 5 min walk to the beach and a close drive to the market. This rental was very clean and had plenty of space. One of the best rentals I’ve stayed in awhile.
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10/10 Excellent

Great Experience

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: Great experience - the house is such a jewel. Great access to the beach. So comfortable and the artwork is fantastic - unique personal touch. Everything we needed was there - will definitely stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Corey H.

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

Very Nice

Great house! And very convenient location
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

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

Quaint House Walking Distance to Beach

Quaint house that is less than 5 minute walking distance to the beach. House was very clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

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

Beach Getaway

This house was amazing! A short walk to the beach and close to anything you could possibly need!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger D., Guyton, GA USA

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

Jekyll getaway

This is a great property! Very roomy, very well stocked kitchen, great location and a very short walk to beach. Property management was easy to contact when we called with a question. We enjoyed it very much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

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