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Villa 279 - lovely oceanfront villa

Condo near Driftwood Beach in Jekyll Island

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A staircase with white railings leading to a landing with a bench and a lamp.
A modern kitchen with a double sink, white cabinetry, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
Beach
A hallway with a blue door marked "279", leading to a dining area with a view of the outdoors.
A dining area with a glass table and wicker chairs, a green vase with flowers, and a ceiling light fixture.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Jekyll Island, GA
  • Place, Driftwood Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Americana Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Jekyll Island

Oceanside stay.You'll find Driftwood Beach and Americana Beach within a 15-minute walk of this Jekyll Island condo. Horton House and Indian Mound are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Driftwood Beach - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Americana Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Jekyll Island Convention Center - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Jekyll Island State Park - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 39 min drive - 27.1 miles

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mellow Mushroom - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Porch - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Tortuga Jacks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brogen's Food & Spirits - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Barbara Jean's - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Villa 279 - lovely oceanfront villa

This beach front villa has every amenity you would need while vacationing on beautiful Jekyll Island! Waterfront views from the master bedroom, living room & two balconies give the complete feeling of living on the water. The villa gives off a "comfy beachy" feel with coastal decor furnishings and keepsakes from the island.

This fantastic 3-bedroom, 2 bath oceanfront villa just next to Driftwood Beach, offers comfortable living areas, colorful decor and a terrific view of the ocean from two balconies that are perfect for enjoying the sounds of the ocean. Villa 279 features one king bed, one queen bed and two twin bunk beds; WIFI, 3 TVs, cable, stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer in unit, on-site pool, restaurant, laundry facilities and fitness room.

This beautiful beach villa is minutes away from three golf courses, the world-famous Driftwood Beach, island-wide biking trails, paddle boarding and kayaking, putt-putt golf, golf cart rentals, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, and much more.

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.

ACCOMMODATES:8

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
NOTE: Rental guests are not allowed to have pets in the cottage at any time. This doesn’t imply that the rental is a completely pet-free property. If our no pet or no smoking policy is broken, a $1000 fine will be charged to the card on file AND you will be asked to vacate the property without a refund.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • ATM
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

279 In Jekyll Jekyll

Villa 279 in Jekyll Island Condo

Villa 279 in Jekyll Island Jekyll Island

Villa 279 in Jekyll Island Condo Jekyll Island

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Villa 279 - lovely oceanfront villa to the airport?

This condo is 22.4 mi (37-min drive) away from the Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Villa 279 - lovely oceanfront villa have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

How close is Villa 279 - lovely oceanfront villa to the beach?

This condo is a short 12-minute walk from Driftwood Beach and 10-minute walk from Americana Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Villa 279 - lovely oceanfront villa offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Villa 279 - lovely oceanfront villa?

No, there is no casino at this condo, but Emerald Princess II Casino (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Villa 279 - lovely oceanfront villa?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Villa 279 - lovely oceanfront villa?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Villa 279 - lovely oceanfront villa have a pool?

Yes, there's a pool.

Does Villa 279 - lovely oceanfront villa have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Villa 279 - lovely oceanfront villa to downtown Jekyll Island?

This condo is 2.7 mi away from Jekyll Island.

Villa 279 - lovely oceanfront villa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to book, checking in/out was easy. Beds are comfortable & had plenty of space. Location was convenient. Parking is a hit or miss, but a little walk didn’t kill us. We had a great stay on the island & can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Valerie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Would have been nice to have more than 1 towel per person. Had to was towels every day. Had to run the dryer 2 times to get towels dry which was about 2 hours. Also some of the dishes in the kitchen were in cabinet dirty. The potholders were dirty too. Beautiful place but needs a few updates in unit
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie H.

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

Perfect location and place

Loved our time there
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Z.

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

Pleasant and affordable gettaway

We loved our stay. Jeklly is truly a magical place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angie A.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
The office staff was rude. We had issues with the shower downstairs and the upstairs shower head was loose. The place didn’t look like it was dusted or anything. The floors had sand everywhere. The place was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

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

Great condo!

We loved this condo! Location is perfect and the playground was directly across! Our kids loved this and so did we! Very clean and check in and out was so easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelina D.

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

Family vacation

The property was very clean and well maintained. We had everything we needed. Our family enjoyed staying here. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mariana B.

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

Quiet place close by the ocean, safe and friendly

My family and I had wonderful time . We enjoyed our stay , being close to the Drift wood beach and Historic district- the information about the Island was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice unit. We love Jekyll and this was our first time staying in the Villas. Property is older but well maintained and quiet. Unit is updated. The den is a little small. The bedrooms are nice sized. I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Denise L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Ocean view was nice .. the unit needs to be 80% refurbished…. TV had been out for a week before we arrived… no worries we were there for a wedding… we were informed ahead about the pool not being usable …. The coffee pot needs replacing….all bed comforters and linens need replacing bathrooms were usable but stopped upIn the sinks … shower was nasty …. I haven’t ever left a review like this but I truly appreciate honesty when vacationing at other places. UpThe rent and make necessary changes so your guest will want toReturn …. Throw plantOn coffee table away … this unit has awesome possibilities and ….i hope this helps owners…. Perfect location for parents with children playground right outside landscaping as very pretty!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Beautiful stay

We love the playground and the pool right around the corner from the condo! And just a short walk away to Jekyll Island! As well as the bistro that’s inside the condo complex! Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Vanessa G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Villa but not clean and not very well equipped

The villa is in a great location. Beautiful views from the balconies and close to the water. A short drive or bike ride from local restaurants and convenience stores. The beds are comfortable and the condo is bright and cheery
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Cute condo

The condo fit all 8 of us comfortably. Ocean view. Close to the Main Street area. It was clean. Cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

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

Under the Oaks

We love Jekyll Island and this weekend offered lovely fall weather for the Under the Oaks Race! The condo was perfect for our needs and offered a wonderful view of the ocean as we relaxed after the run. Once we were rested up we headed right out the back door and down to Driftwood Beach was a slow stroll.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leslie M.

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

Villa 279

This was our 2nd time staying in this exact villa, but have been staying at Villas by the Sea each summer for over 30 years. We love this villa due to it's location, view, and the washer and dryer in the unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Turtley Amazing Spring Break

We had the best spring break and we loved how close this condo was to everything we wanted to see and do- Driftwood Beach, biking trails, restaurants, turtle center etc. My 3 big girls age 9-4 loved the bunk room and being able to stay altogether and I loved that they all had separate beds so I didn’t have to hear about who kicked who. The breakfast bar seats were great for the morning and preparing lunches and then we were able to have sit down dinners around the dining room table.. I already have requests to come back again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Villas

Was disappointed there was no beach access. Very disappointed we couldn’t park in front of the unit. Be mindful there is no garbage disposal nor enough toilet paper for 4 adults for a week. Renovation was nice though. View was nice. Pool was too far away.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judi G.

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

Great location

Very nice unit. We enjoyed our stay. Only complaint would be that the heating system blows the warm making the smaller downstairs room quite stuffy. There was a distinct shortage of good knives and cutting boards. Also, the only teflon coated pan was very scratched up and so not safe to use. A sprucing up of the cookware is really all that’s needed to make this a great unit
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Sue S.

Great location and view. Very dirty upon arrival.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The view was great! The condo its self was okay, however, all the chairs were very uncomfortable, condo in bad need of refreshing and paint, floors were filthy, the kitchen was not well stocked and everything was very dirty and had to be washed before using. I would say not up to Parker and Kaufman standards from past bookings with them. Nice pool area and Jekyll & Tide Restaurant was good. Disappointed that there was not a beach access, but pleased with the short walk to Driftwood Beach. Might recommend to a friend because of the location, view and pool, but would want to make sure they knew of the short falls.
Verified review

8/10 Good

shannon r.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

What I wish I would have known

This townhome was cute . It had the perfect amount of beds for us ! Location was great . Short walk between two board walks . Only one of which would let you down to the water due to one being closed . You could definitely see the ocean , even though you aren’t exactly ocean view. I could watch the sunrise from the small couch . The steps up to the room are directly across from the park . The restaurant and the pool were literally just steps away from the townhouse The Villas was a neat place. Lots of trees . A huge shaded pool, not heated for cooler months. FYI But very clean & pretty . Plenty of trash bins all around , laundry room . There were ICE machines scattered about for coolers. I never EVER leave reviews , But I had to. Pics make place look much bigger DATED appliances !! Like from the 80’s / 90’s younger folks may struggle with this . I grew up with similar so it was fine. NO ice maker in fridge . Plastic ice trays are provided Lamps everywhere. NO ceiling FANS ! For the love of crabs BRING YOUR FAN or you WILL buy one !! Especially since the thermostat goes no cooler then 68. PILLOWS - just bring your own! Trust me. The BIG Rm shares bathroom w/ the bunk rm and wash/ dryer are In closet INSIDE BIG RM MASTER is Downstairs In smaller Rm OWNERS: D-stairs shower Hot/Cold is reversed . ADD Fans . Too much furniture . Need better broom. 3 stars on clean, my idea of clean is MUCH different Thankyou for early checkin !!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unit has a beautiful view. Kitchen was good for cooking. Has everything necessary. Would have liked a few more towels so avoid washing. Dryer made a lot of noise and took a long time to dry. Wondered if vents need cleaning. Upstairs sink did not drain properly. Enjoyed the stay. Would do again..
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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