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Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven

Vacation home near Driftwood Beach in Jekyll Island

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A garden with a wooden pergola, a grassy lawn, and dense shrubbery.
A single-story house with a brick facade, a front porch, and a pathway leading to the entrance.
A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a window with curtains.
A beach with a clear sky and calm sea.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area with bar stools, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Jekyll Island, GA
  • Place, Americana Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Indian Mound
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Driftwood Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Jekyll Island

Seaside stay .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Americana Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Indian Mound with a stay here. Driftwood Beach and Jekyll Island Golf Club are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Americana Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Indian Mound - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Driftwood Beach - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Jekyll Island State Park - 7 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Summer Waves Water Park - 8 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Barbara Jean's - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Mullet Bay - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Porch - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven

Jekyll Island is state owned, and as such, development of the island is restricted to only 35% of the island creating a very quiet, laid-back atmosphere. If you want to 'get away from it all,' this is the place! The beaches are relatively undisturbed, and summer is a great time to see the huge sea turtles come onto the beach to lay their eggs.

This is a vacation rental that's large enough for the whole clan, yet comfortable for one or two, and it's located in the Jekyll Beach area. The home has lots of living areas, including a sunroom that's perfect for games and entertaining. The dining room table seats six, but if there are only two, just sit at the breakfast bar. Jekyll's newest wooden crossover to the beach is across the street. This house is on the west side of Beachview, and is approximately 100 yards from the beach. High tide limits beach access to ALL homes on this end of the island but "all day" beaches are just a 2 min. ride, with great parking, picnic tables and a ramp.

There is a minimum rental of 4 nights required.

Come enjoy the beach!

Keywords: House, jekyll, beach, home, bungalo

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Absolutely NO PETS- family members have allergies! Washer & dryer available. PLEASE launder towels as necessary to maintain clean towel supply.
We rate YOU as a guest through VRBO. Garbage in rooms, excessively dirty conditions will result in low ratings and non-refundable $50 cleaning fee.
Do NOT move furniture/devices. Cleaner inventories and reports missing items. $50 of your $150. cleaning fee will be refunded if conditions are met.

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: Family allergies so please abide by NO PET rule

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Our grand girls love the house

Events

No events allowed

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Jekyll Beach Terrapin Haven House Jekyll Island
Jekyll Beach Terrapin Haven House
Jekyll Beach Terrapin Haven Jekyll Island
Jekyll Beach Terrapin Haven
Jekyll Terrapin Haven Jekyll
Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven Jekyll Island
Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven Private vacation home

Frequently asked questions

How close is Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven to the airport?

This vacation home is 21 mi (34-min drive) away from the Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 1-minute walk from Americana Beach and 1.8 mi (3-min drive) from Driftwood Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Emerald Princess II Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven to downtown Jekyll Island?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Jekyll Island.

Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 95 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Star E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for a large family! Away from the hustle and bustle of the village but close enough to get what you need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

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

Great stay!

Perfect for our group while attending a conference. Great location, roomy, and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

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

Great time at Terrapin Haven

The location to the beach is unbeatable! There is plenty of room for everyone to spread out and the house was ready for guests and their needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emmett H.

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

My stay

Everything you could want in a place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Wonderful time!

Had a great time. Easy beach access, super nice host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol H.

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

Comfortable home, good location

We enjoyed our stay at Terrapin Haven. Very comfortable, spacious home in a great location. Beds were comfortable and everything was as described - no surprises!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for sharing your house and beach with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hank G.

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

Lovely home

Beautiful, spacious home centrally located. Close to beach, shopping and restaurants yet private and quiet setting.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Whitney C.

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

Lovely vacation stay

We had a lovely 5 day vacation stay at this home on Jekyll. Perfect home base, great to have room to spread out. Only complaint is beds are dated and uncomfortable. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Laura S.

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

Thanksgiving stay

Nice house with plenty of room to spread out and a great yard. Not a fancy home, but comfortable and perfect for two active toddlers.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

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

Spacious well appointed house.

Our rental experience was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

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

Perfect home for vacation!

This was a great home for our family on vacation! It’s a beautiful house with a lot of room, and very reasonably priced! It was very well stocked. The location was great. The owner responded quickly to our questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracie W.

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

Great!

Very convenient, loved location. Met all our needs. Nancy was great to work with. Enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy A.

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

Family weekend

Great location on a beautiful island. Plenty of space for our family. Well stocked kitchen. Great communication with owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon A.

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

Great home in Jekyll

We loved the home. Our whole family fit and it was a great location. Definitely considering it in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Great stay!

Our group had a wonderful stay at this wonderful home! Nancy left very detailed directions on how to enter and how to locate the house. Perfectly located on the island just a street over from the beach. Clean, comfortable and cozy! I would highly recommend for families or groups.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Denise R.

We loved this house. Sta...

We loved this house. Stayed for 2 weeks and really found it roomy, comfortable and well appointed. We've been going to Jekyll for 10 years and this is one of the better properties that we have stayed in. Look forward to being there next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gene P.

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

Great Place to Stay

The house was even more spacious and well-appointed than expected, and we all appreciated it. We would be happy to recommend it. The knives and pans were not the greatest, but acceptable for a five-day stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April P.

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

Getaway

Love this property!! We were headed there when the hurricane was coming through. The communication was absolutely impeccable.!! Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

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

Quiet getaway from life’s stresses

The property is located near beach access. The neighbors were quiet and we were visited by occasional wildlife. The property suited the needs of 3 adults perfectly. The owner was very responsive and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great location-Close to beach-Very quiet and perfect for the family!

We really enjoyed our recent visit to this rental house. We were very comfortable sleeping our family of 4 adults and toddler. It was great weather all weekend and the location was spectacular. We would definitely book again next time we are at Jekyll. Thanks!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April P.

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

3rd visit to Jekyll

Home was clean. Spacious Everything was as described in the description. Would return to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K.

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

Great hiden gem

The house was larger than anticipated. Had plenty of places to sit and talk away from the tv. Bedrooms were a decent size and beds were comfortable. Great house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann B.

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

Great place!

This place was great! So spacious and super close to the beach. Showers could use some updating since the older, low-pressure fixtures make it difficult to wash sand off. I really didn't have any other complaints and that one was minor compared to how great everything else was!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Holli J.

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

Jekyll Island Family Vacation

The house was clean and the neighborhood was quiet. We loved being able to walk across the street to the beach. The beach does disappear, but if you watch the tide times, you can enjoy a very nice private beach with no problems. The island has enough stuff to keep you busy. Love the nature on the island and the history!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

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