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Go Back In Time To A Slower Pace In This Cabin In The Woods

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A room with large windows, a ceiling fan, and a deck with chairs.
A cozy cabin interior with a brick fireplace, wooden walls, and two windows.
A rustic cabin interior with a wooden floor, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, a door leading to a bathroom, and a small window.
A two-story house with a porch, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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sapelo island, GA
  • Place, Hog Hammock Public Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Nanny Goat Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Sapelo Island Lighthouse
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Sapelo Island

Located in Sapelo Island, this cabin is in a rural area and near the beach. Hog Hammock Public Library and Reynold's Mansion are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Nanny Goat Beach and Moses Hammock.
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What's nearby

  • Hog Hammock Public Library - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Behavior Cemetery - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Nanny Goat Beach - 11 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Reynold's Mansion - 12 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Sapelo Island Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gore's Seafood
  • ‪Lula's kitchen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Go Back In Time To A Slower Pace In This Cabin In The Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Go Back In Time To A Slower Pace In This Cabin In The Woods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Go Back In Time To A Slower Pace In This Cabin In The Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Go Back In Time To A Slower Pace In This Cabin In The Woods?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Go Back In Time To A Slower Pace In This Cabin In The Woods located?

Situated near the beach, this cabin is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Hog Hammock Public Library and within 3 miles (5 km) of Behavior Cemetery and Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve. Nanny Goat Beach and Reynold's Mansion are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

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Location

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Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exactly as described & very comfortable

This unique cabin has been thoughtfully built and appointed so that it was comfortable and fun for my children and my parents. My husband and I would have made the trip for the record collection alone. The host was very helpful in connecting us with local guides, meals, transportation, and the best places for my family to explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Retreat

We spent a long weekend in the fall at this house. The accommodations are rustic, comfortable, and interesting. We ate what we caught and found every needed implement in easy reach. Evening and morning on the porch is a rare indulgence in peace and tranquillity. JT was responsive and accommodating. I’m hopeful to return again to Sapelo.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

We needed a place to stay for a family reunion on Sapelo.

The house was well located in the Hog Hammock community and this made access to locations and food caterer easy. It was large enough for us to handle overflow from our family reunion in comfort. Jonathan is very responsive to questions and provided links to locals persons who provided us with transportation options ( we chose a golf cart versus a car) and catering when when chose not to deal with cooking. The house is built to look rustic but provides comfort and quiet. Could not have asked for more in terms of location and support. Would highly recommend this property. McK
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A Magic Getaway in a Perfect Cabin!

What a perfect place to get away from it all. We traveled with our two children, ages 4 and 6 to Sapelo for the weekend. The cabin exceeded our expectations in every way. It has been beautifully built, was clean, comfortable, private, and fully stocked. The screened porch is huge, and is a great spot to eat meals, relax in front of the fireplace, watch deer pass by in the morning, or just swing in the hammock. It is rustic bliss. There is no TV (which we embraced), no dishwasher (so we brought our own paper goods), and you’ll need to rent a vehicle to get from the ferry to the house and around the island. This was the best family vacation we’ve ever had, and we travel a lot. We can’t wait to book another weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar, 2020
We are so pleased your family enjoyed the cabin! It has been a special and unique place for us to escape too; we are glad you could appreciate and enjoy a little get away!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had a great time and we enjoyed the rental. My husband wants to move to Sapelo!

The property was very clean and it met all of our needs! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Amazing Experience

A slice of heaven on Sapelo Island with the most amenities! This rare gem has WiFi and a landline which was great for checking in but this island home is so amazing I suggest putting your phone away and enjoying the pristine beaches and riding the trails. This beautiful Sapelo home is filled with family history and Sapelo history. JT knows the island well and was great at sharing his knowledge and making our trip an ease. I can’t wait to go back! Love love love!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Couldn't love it more

This is our second year at JT'S property on Sapelo. I cannot recommend it enough. Comfy beds, well equipped kitchen, large back porch with a picnic table for games and meals. JT is the best. Very easy communication. If you're thinking of booking, do it. You won't regret it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice visit

We had fun at the Jonathan Tennant house on Sapelo Island. It was comfortable with lots of interesting books. We especially enjoyed the history books of the area. We saw painted buntings and other birds around the property. Bring a little birdseed for the feeders. There are a lot of birds on Sapelo, the beach is excellent and the people are friendly. The meals prepared by Barbara Bailey and delivered to the house were a real treat.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Retreat to Sapelo

This was our 3rd visit and it never disappoints. Comments from my kids: “Love the vintage fridge” ‘ “I just want to go again to read the books”, “Can we come back during hunting season”; “Can we just move to Sapelo?” Highly recommended if you are looking for a comfortable place to stay on Sapelo that has great rustic character.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great experience

Very nice place. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Another great stay.

We had another incredible stay at JT’s place on Sapelo. The memories of quality time with no phones or screens will endure. The owner was communicative and very accommodating as our trip was delayed because of a storm in our hometown. We’re already planning our return.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Charming house

We had great time in Sapelo Island staying at this house. JT was a wonderful host, extremely responsive, and has an awesome home with loads of character. Sapelo is an adventure and this house only adds to the charm.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing.

Sapelo is a truly special place on earth, and this cabin does the experience full justice. To be sure, it is a masculine, hunting cabin turned vacation rental, but that is part of the charm. Because very few people access Sapelo outside of those who live there, those who work there, and those who hunt there. So the hunting emphasis is true to the few uses of the island. The rustic decor is thoughtful, tasteful, charming, and relevant the its environment tucked into the pine trees and saw palmettos that abound on the relatively-untouched island. Yes, there were a few dead roaches—so those squeamish about bugs ought to venture elsewhere—but the cabin was marvelously constructed, well cared for, spotless, comfortable, and blissfully air conditioned. It is kid friendly to some degree—probably not great for 18 months—2 1/2 year olds—but we went with our 4 year old and 6 month old and it was perfection. Furthermore, the property owner, JT, was so dang nice, he routinely checked in on us and helped us find whatever we needed. He put us in touch with Maurice for renting a vehicle and with Barbara who prepared and delivered dinners to us each night. The only thing that we needed while on the island that we couldn't get a hold of was a working pen LOL. Bring your own pens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

This is our 2nd time and won’t be our last. I felt actual ache in my heart the whole day before we left. This is cheesy but when I’m there I’m in full contact with the realization that life on earth is an unfathomable miracle. Jonathan and his family are so generous and cool. They treat us like family and I wish we were. This place is a real home, not an investment property. If you want to stop caring whether your cellphone is charged or even where it is—if you want to step away from hyper-novelty and nonsense for a bit and go deep, you couldn’t find a better spot than this.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay on Sapalo

Our experience was great! Jonathan was extremely helpful with the information he provided from food to transportation and was very responsive if I hade any questions. I would highly recommend this place !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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The Best of Everything!

From the beach, to the house, to the owner, this was perfect. JT is a super nice guy and his property is one of a kind. I’m not gonna give away all the cool things about it as I want to keep it to myself LOL. Truly, a rare find!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An amazing island experience!

We were able to get away and unplug! The only noise was from the birds and the ocean. The house was very comfortable and full of books and artifacts. It was a great place to escape the world.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great accommodations

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The house itself and the property owner were very accommodating. Even though this house is in a remote location, we were not without modern conveniences. We would definitely book here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic cabin

We enjoyed everything about this cabin and Sapelo Island. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sapelo- Best of Coastal Georgia

Perfect place to vacation at the beach. It’s only a 30 minute ferry ride, but Sapelo feels like a world away. Empty, beautiful beaches and safari rides to see deer, alligators, wild cows, bald eagles, roseate spoonbills and numerous other birds were the highlights. This was our second trip to Jonathan’s cabin, and he makes everything easy. The cabin is a great retreat with plenty of books for the adults and books/games for the kids. Highly recommended!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Honeymoon to Remember

My wife and I traveled to Sapelo for our honeymoon. JT's place was wonderful. A little off the beaten path and secluded (tricky to find, but once you find it, easy to get back to), the cabin itself had so much warmth and character. There were dozens of books to read through (especially on the history of Sapelo and the Gullah people), some well-chosen vinyl records to listen to, and a pleasant porch to relax on. We spent a lot of our time just rocking in the rocking chairs and talking over wine. JT connected us with several folks on the island too. We were able to take advantage of a local chef who made some tasty fried chicken and fish. We drove golf carts around to see the various sights in Hog Hammock and near the beach. The cabin itself was very tidy and had a lot of the basics; tons of towels, olive oil/salt/pepper/coffee, an ice machine that came in handy for bringing a cooler to the beach. Overall, we will be back. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

JT’s on Sapelo

Another perfect stay at JT’s on Sapelo. Great communication, accurate descriptions, and he responded right away when we had a question during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best vacation I can remember

We could not have lucked on a more perfect place to spend our vacation. This really feels like HOME. I wish it was my home! Going to Sapelo Island is like time traveling in so many wonderful ways, and being in this amazing house really seals the deal on that. You can feel—and it’s the actual truth—that everything in this house has personal value to the family that owns it. No pretension at all. We had everything we needed and wanted, and way more. Jonathan is the most hospitable person—I felt like I was staying at a friend’s awesome home while they were away. He gave us so many tips to help us have the fun we wanted, he put us in touch with all the resources we needed, he shared his equipment with us, he was always available to help whenever we had a question, and he is so so kind. We will absolutely be back as long as Jonathan is sharing this slice of heaven.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." - John Muir

This was the third summer that we have had the pleasure of staying at this cabin on Sapelo. The cabin is amazing. It is charming and has a rustic vibe but with all the convenience and comfort that one could ask for. It provides a wonderful base camp for adventures in the majestic wilderness that is Sapelo Island. The owners are very responsive to questions about the property and the pride that they take in their island retreat is apparent. While this is not your typical beach vacation, the opportunity to get away and experience the beauty of nature is one that our family looks forward to year after year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Sapelo Retreat

One of the most unique properties we’ve ever been too on Sapelo. Very comfortable, and the owners were very helpful with putting us in touch with a vehicle and meals, should you need one. This house has so much character, you can tell the amount of work they have put into it. We’ll definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2020
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