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Oceanview Jekyll Retreat | Steps to Driftwood Beach

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A spacious living area with a staircase, a sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen counter. - Oceanview Jekyll Retreat | Steps to Driftwood Beach (Jekyll Island)
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Take advantage of a water park, laundry facilities and a gym at Welcome to Villa 282 - ShipWatch Retreat!. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire condo

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is £425
includes taxes & fees
14 Oct - 15 Oct

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About this property

Oceanview Jekyll Retreat | Steps to Driftwood Beach

  • ShipWatch Retreat – Oceanview Villa 282 | Sleeps 6 | Steps to Beach

    Welcome to your coastal getaway on beautiful Jekyll Island! This updated oceanview condo is just steps from the shore and offers peaceful views, relaxing outdoor spaces, and all the comforts of home.

    ✨ Recently Updated & Refreshed

    • All new bedroom furniture
    • Freshly painted bedrooms
    • Renovated bathroom with tumbled pebble tile shower
    • New flooring on second level
    • New 55” living room TV & upgraded sleeper sofa
    • New Samsung kitchen appliances
    • New patio furniture on both levels
    • New carpeted enclosed staircase
    • New tower fans in each bedroom
    • New dining table & chairs

    🛏 Sleeping Arrangements (Sleeps 6)

    • Master bedroom — Queen bed, private balcony
    • Second bedroom — Queen bed
    • Living room — Sleeper sofa with upgraded gel mattress


    🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen

    Stocked with cookware, dishes, essentials, and a Keurig. Board games are available for family fun.
    🏝 Resort Amenities at Villas By The Sea

    Pool with grills, playground, volleyball courts, bike rentals, gift shop, laundry rooms, and on-site dining at the new Coastal Cucina (opening mid-March 2026).


    📍 Prime Location

    Walk to iconic Driftwood Beach — famous for breathtaking sunrises and driftwood landscapes. Enjoy miles of scenic bike paths, golf, shops, and wildlife throughout the island.


    ✔ Included

    Linens, starter paper goods, basic toiletries, and kitchen essentials.


    ⚠ Good to Know

    • Beach access may be limited at high tide (boardwalk & public accesses nearby, including near Holiday Inn Resort Jekyll Island)
    • No pets allowed
    • Max occupancy: 6

    Come relax, recharge, and enjoy the sound of the waves at ShipWatch Retreat.

    PLEASE NOTE:
    ***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 villa 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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the condo: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 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
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

Located in Jekyll Island, this condo is by the ocean. Indian Mound and Jekyll Island Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Glynn Place Mall and Shops at Sea Island. Georgia Sea Turtle Center and Summer Waves Water Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Jekyll Island travel guide
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Map
Jekyll Island, GA

What's nearby

  • A beach with a large driftwood log in the foreground and two people walking in the distance.
    Driftwood Beach
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • A beach with waves, a cloudy sky, and the sun setting or rising.
    Americana Beach
    17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • A close-up of weathered, twisted tree branches.
    Jekyll Island State Park
    11 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • A pier with a sign reading "Simons Island Pier" leading to the water.
    Saint Simons Island Pier
    40 min drive - 27.5 miles
  • Jekyll Island Convention Center
    9 min drive - 4.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Mellow Mushroom
    32 min drive
  • Porch
    32 min drive
  • Brogen's Food & Spirits
    33 min drive
  • Tortuga Jacks
    5 min drive
  • Mullet Bay
    32 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Welcome to Villa 282 - ShipWatch Retreat! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Oceanview Jekyll Retreat | Steps to Driftwood Beach?

As of 8 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Oceanview Jekyll Retreat | Steps to Driftwood Beach on 14 Oct 2026 start from £425, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Welcome to Villa 282 - ShipWatch Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Welcome to Villa 282 - ShipWatch Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Villa 282 - ShipWatch Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Villa 282 - ShipWatch Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Villa 282 - ShipWatch Retreat! located?

Situated by the ocean, this condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Americana Beach and Driftwood Beach. Horton House and Indian Mound are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Oceanview Jekyll Retreat | Steps to Driftwood Beach Reviews

Reviews

Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great, easy parking, clean space, and a decent view of the ocean. Was bummed about the pool being closed, but we found other things to do on the island. Overall a great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful

We have nothing negative to stay about our visit. It was clean. The location was spectacular. The kids loved it and had a great time as well. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we can’t wait to come back! Side note: The no see-ums were TERRIBLE! This was the only downside of the trip! So make sure you bring/wear your bug spray! Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family retreat

Convenient to pool. Ocean and restaurants. Beds were smaller than qeen size. Air conditioning wasn't working for 3 first days. Was fixed on monday. They came right out. No kitchen towels were there. Which would be helpful. Over all we had a great time. Really greatful we had a downstairs condo. It was great.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Nice but not ideal for older folks

Overall it's nice. The stairs are a little steep and only having one bathroom upstairs was not ideal for my parents but we made it work. There are a few things that need some attention, the bedroom door does not shut and there is a smell from likely mildew at one point or perhaps someone smoked in the unit. Bring your own coffee filters as there were none. Location was good and very friendly staff. Bedroom has ocean view which was really nice and company seemed easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful ocean view!

I have stayed at the Villas a number of times and decided to treat myself with an ocean view this time. It was well worth it! The view was wonderful and I could even hear the waves crashing on the rocks. Sunrise was beautiful from the upstairs balcony. The condo was nicely furnished and decorated. There were lots of dishes and glasses if you have a large party. So many, in fact, I needed to move some to make space for the food I brought. The appliances are all new, very nice. Parker-Kaufman was very responsive to my questions. They even brought over a DVD player when I saw there was none (it was in the listing). I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Stay

If you are looking for a place to wind down and relax this is the spot. I was concerned about the parking as I had one arm in a sling and had to make several trips to unload but the parking was spot on and basically just outside the door. I was also concerned when I saw the Playground was located just outside the door. I never heard a sound from the inside, even when multiple children were playing there.The walk to driftwood beach is short and easily found, which is the main reason I booked at this location. It is quiet and set away from the traffic. The unit could use a little updating by mounting the bedroom TV, possibly using a smaller model. Ceiling fans would have been a welcome addition to the bedrooms as well. I did find a tower fan in the closet which I put to use, although the stand was broken I manage to make it work. The Kitchen is well stocked with cooking items and dishes you may require. They also have light blocking curtains which was definitely a plus.I highly recommend this location if you are looking to get away and relax.
driftwood beach
pavilion on premises
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot on the Island. It was very close to beach access and very quiet. Loved the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The villa was perfect for our weekend stay in Jekyll! We really loved the spacious living room and updated bathroom! 10/10 would recommend for anyone staying on the island!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and maintained resort. Only downside was lack of beach access on the property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Frequent renter at the Villas

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: Overall great location, love horton pond. This villa the kitchen needs updated. The bedrooms and the rest of the villa was perfect. Great stay and clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Enjoy our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing 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: Amazing stay, I will definitely be choosing again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Early summer

It is a beautifully landscaped, well run comfortable property. The amenities are great. We had a delicious dinner at the restaurant, swam in the large pool daily, and made use of the laundry facilities.We enjoyed being so close to picturesque Driftwood Beach, lovely at sunrise or sunset.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A Brief Visit To Paradise

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: A clean, well equipped apartment with bedrooms and bath on second floor. Beds were comfortable. Access to porch and balcony on the water side. Very quiet neighborhood.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Ship watch retreat

Overall decent and affordable. The room definitely needs an upgrade. Everything was outdated other than the bathroom
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Almost nice

Sticky knobs....sticky stair rail....smelly bed ding....very nice accomodations...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was the worst stay i've ever had. We get there at 4pm (check in time) and the beds werent made, there were towels in the rooms and all over the bathroom. It obviously wasnt cleaned yet, so we left to go eat and at 4:50 the property manager calls and says the cleaning crew was running behind. Parking is very hard to come by after 4, so we get back at 5 and its pouring down rain and we try to get in and the cleaning crew is inside so we had to wait out in the rain with all of our stuff until they finished. I called the property manager back and the best they could offer was a late check out and who wants to stay here any longer than they have to after an experience like this. Also the wifi was down the entire time we were there and the Condo office said yea it can be spotty from building to building there was nothing they could do. So naturally since all the tvs needed internet we couldnt watch tv while it was raining. I would never stay here or use these property managers ever, zero customer service and completely unprofessional. If i could give zero stars i would.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

NO BEACH ACCESS FROM CONDO.

Property was clean and as described. No warning of stairs to bedrooms. Tv in 2nd bedroom was 12 inch monitor. Overall Jekyl Island if you are going to stay for more than 2 days shop elsewhere as prices are double and triple what they are anywhere else. If you want beach access go to south end of island as north end is huge boulders. Driftwood beach is nice tho.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Uncaring Steph

Rating Details: The property manager was very unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Do not feel that the staff cared about the problems I was having with my place I rented. I was never offered any type of compensation for any of the issues I had the whole time I was there. Only one person at Parker Kaufman said kind enough to help with anything.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024