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A Poolside Paradise - Villa 340

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Interior
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Pool

Explore the area

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Jekyll Island, GA
  • Driftwood Beach
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Jekyll Island Golf Club
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Saint Simons Island Pier
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, GA (SSI-McKinnon St. Simons Island)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

A Poolside Paradise - Villa 340

A Poolside Paradise is a beautiful, renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath second-floor entry end unit villa located in the oceanfront Villa by The Sea Resort (VBTS). This 17-acre resort is located on the north side of Jekyll Island directly adjacent to the world-famous Driftwood Beach which ranks #3 in the US and #12 in the world by TripAdvisor’s “Best of the Best Beaches”. Directly across the road is Horton Pond, a natural habitat that is perfect for bird watching and seeing other wildlife.

When you enter the villa, you will find a bright and open floorplan living room, dining area and fully equipped kitchen with a Keurig coffee maker. Sliding glass doors lead to a balcony overlooking the large outdoor pool with peek-a-boo views of the ocean. The living room has a media cabinet with a flat screen 50-inch TV offering Direct TV, state of the art Wi-Fi, and comfortable seating.

On the second level you will find a large main bedroom with a queen-size bed with plenty of storage for clothes in drawers and the closet. There is also a flat screen TV. This room features sliding doors leading to a small balcony overlooking the pool with more views of the ocean. The second bedroom has 2 twin beds for the kids or extra guests, along with a flat screen TV. Our Villa is family friendly and comes with a Pack-n-Play and booster highchair seat. A large, shared hall bathroom has been beautifully remodeled and updated featuring 2 sinks and a tub/shower combo.

For your convenience, the resort has a restaurant and tavern, as well as a business center and snack/gift shop (open 24 hours/day). Gas and charcoal grills are steps from the unit, right next to the pool. Our villa is just steps away from the boardwalk and pavilion, which has many chairs for you to sit and enjoy stunning ocean views.

Children can enjoy the Pirate Ship playground and the kiddie pool. Families can enjoy playing basketball, volleyball, and cornhole at the resort. The resort also has a fitness room, bike rentals, and discounted golf tickets.

The island abounds with natural beauty; over two thirds of the island is protected habitat of beautiful live oak trees and marshes. Birds and wildlife (including alligators) abound. Jekyll Island is close enough for day trips to Cumberland Island, St. Simons Island, the Okefenokee Swamp, Jacksonville, and Savannah. Jacksonville Airport is one hour away.

The island boasts three 18-hole golf courses, a tennis center, twenty-five miles of bike/walking paths and a fishing pier. Tours of the historic district, the beautiful Gilded Age “cottages", and Mosaic Museum are available. Other activities include the Tidelands Nature Center, Guided Kayak Tours, Horseback riding, the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, and the Summer Waves water park.

Parker-Kaufman Realtors property managers will be available to help you with any needs you have during your stay. This unit includes linens, a starter set of paper towels, toilet paper, dish soap, dishwasher detergent, and some personal amenity items (note that these items will not be replenished during your stay).
We hope you enjoy your visit.

THIS UNIT IS NOT PET FRIENDLY.

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.

Property manager

Parker Kaufman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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

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 near the beach. Horton House and Historic Ritz Theatre/Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Glynn Place Mall and Shops at Sea Island. Travelling with kids? Consider Summer Waves Water Park and Neptune Park. 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, GA

What's nearby

  • Driftwood Beach - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Jekyll Island Golf Club - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Jekyll Island State Park - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • St. Simons Lighthouse Museum - 33 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 33 min drive - 33.7 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 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Barbara Jean's - ‬33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does A Poolside Paradise - Villa 340 have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is A Poolside Paradise - Villa 340 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Poolside Paradise - Villa 340?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Poolside Paradise - Villa 340?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Poolside Paradise - Villa 340 located?

This family-friendly Jekyll Island condo building is located by the sea, 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

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christie C.

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

Fun at jekyll island

Great condo, awesome pool, good restaurant where you can eat on the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy E.

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

Conference

Overall would recommend this unit.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana M.

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

Wonderful family vacation

My family of four had a wonderful stay in this villa. The property was clean, and readily available when instructed it would be. Check-in and check-out were both a breeze. My only critique is the listing indicates a washer/dryer on site. The listing should specify there is coin laundry available at the Villas By the Sea, but not within the unit itself. Also, there is no coin machine available in the laundry area, so plan ahead and bring quarters if you require laundry services while staying.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Adam I.

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

Great Stay

We enjoyed the stay and would go back again. Very relaxing and easy to get to the pool and beach. We don’t like crowds and heavy commercialization so this was a great speed for us. Overall, the place seemed to be clean and in good condition. However, one of the twin beds obviously had not had fresh sheets. There was hair and nasal material left behind. Unfortunately, we arrived on Sunday and there is no one available from Parker Kaufman on Sundays and Villas By the Sea doesn’t manage this unit. I was able to track down Villas staff and they graciously provided a fresh set of sheets…not a major deal but sheets is one of THE most obvious and easiest things to ensure are clean and ready to go. It wasn’t worth making a fuss over, mistakes happen. We would go back again. We probably would consider booking directly through VBTS next time just for convenience of on-site staff should needs arise next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Damian B.

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

Perfect little island getaway...

The owners clearly take a lot of pride in the property, which is well maintained and clean. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to return to the Villas by Sea.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karly K.

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

Fantastic Stay!

This property was wonderful! We had a great time enjoying the pool and beach access. It was located close enough to walk to Driftwood Beach (gorgeous, and a MUST) and also not a far drive from shops and dining. We had a wonderful time and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helga E.

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

Great Get-a-way with grandkids

The condo was perfect for our stay with two grandkids. Close to everything and the pool was a huge plus. The condo and complex were very clean and comfortable. Easy access to restaurants and beaches. Everyone we encountered were helpful and friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea B.

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

Absolutely wonderful

This is the 3rd time my husband & I have stayed in a villa on Jekyll Island; this property is our favorite so far! It felt like home. Everything was perfect -- the decor, the amenities, the space. We had plenty of room to relax, & the glimpses of the ocean from both floors were a treat for me. We had an absolutely incredible vacation; staying in this villa was an integral part of that.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

margie s.

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

We loved our stay

This condo was perfect for our little family . It was less then five minutes to walk to the beach it had a nice covered sitting area on the beach with chairs so you can sit and view the ocean . The condo had two small balconies that over look the pool one is upstairs in the master bedroom the other downstairs in the living room area. The condo had plenty of space for all four of us! The beds could of been a little softer but that wasn’t deal breaker. Overall we will come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

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

Convention

Great condo, near the pool, was awesome!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect family get away

We joined several family members on vacation at Jekyll for the week. We were all staying at Villas. By the Seas and by far we had the best unit. Great for us to gather in and play games or share a meal. The proximity to the pool was a plus for us. The renovations look great. Only issue was lack of staff at island restaurants so we ate in all but two nights.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S., Quincy

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

Unit not ready

Villa was not ready at 4pm
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Joyful Jekyll

We had a wonderful time on Jekyll Island. The accommodations were excellent and the weather was perfect. We took the trolley tour and the dolphin tour. My only criticism was that the website said that there was a washer and drier with the unit which there was not.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Rachel G.

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

Family Getaway

Pleasantly surprised at how clean the Villa was. It was amazingly clean and well kept (and I’m very picky about cleanliness!) Villa was perfect size for us and everything was updated. Kind of a bummer that they’re doing construction all around this building... all throughout the day you hear the beeping of big machines, hammering, etc. etc. etc. You can barely see the ocean from the balconies because of the trees, however you can hear it pretty well. The water was crashing against the rock seawall the entire time we were there so we didn’t use the beach access much... however, we just popped on our RedBug and drove down the a public beach access. The biggest thing for us was that you cannot drop the air conditioning below 70°. This was a big issue for us. Everyone in my family sleeps hot and since the bedrooms have no ceiling fans, mixed with the 70° thermostat it got HOT! We drove into Brunswick and bought portable fans for each bedroom and slept much more comfortably so... BRING YOUR OWN FAN! Overall we loved the unit and would stay here again. It was very clean, conveniently located, quiet, has a great selection of TV channels (which was awesome because we have young children who enjoy watching cartoons before bed), and the playground/pool on site were great too!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Clean and Cozy

This was a very comfortable and homey unit for our family vacation. We loved the proximity to Drift Wood Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

Relaxing Weekend

We really enjoyed our stay here. It’s a lovely property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Parker Kaufman

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