the 5 cozy rooms provide flat-screen tvs and porches. breakfast is available. . a colorful lounge features a fireplace. set on leafy grounds lined with oak trees, this quaint adults-only guesthouse built in the 1950s is a 15-minute walk from east beach along the atlantic ocean, a mile from st. simons island lighthouse museum and 13 miles from i-95. distinctive touches in individual rooms include a vintage phonograph. other amenities include high tea, and a wine and cheese hour. theres a game room, and a garden with a gazebo and a fish pond. a suite adds a sofabed and sleeps up to 5 people. some offer minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers Jacksonville International Airport 1 hr 10
St. Simons Island Lighthouse Museum (4 min) Historic coastal property with a lighthouse & educational exhibits in the former keeper's dwelling. East Beach (15 min) Sandy, dog-friendly beach with sunbathing, swimming & water sports, plus showers & restrooms. Mosaic, Jekyll Island Museum (29 min) Former stables now hosting exhibits of local history, a gift shop & tours of Jekyll Island. Massengale Park (18 min) Public site offering picnicking with grills, a playground, 2 beach access points & showers. Driftwood Beach (36 min) This picturesque beach on Jekyll Island's north end features numerous driftwood trees. St Simons Island (17 min) Horton House (36 min) Historic site featuring the remains of an 18th-century tabby house & the ruins of an old brewery. Georgia Sea Turtle Center (29 min) Educational center devoted to the study, care & rehabilitation of sea turtles & their environment. Fort Frederica National Monument (14 min) Remains of a colonial fort & settlement established by James Oglethorpe in 1736. St Simons Land Trust (4 min) Neptune Park (5 min) Water park with lifeguarded pools, water slides & sun loungers offering swimming lessons & classes. Christ Church Episcopal (13 min) Summer Waves Water Park (29 min) Waterpark with features such as a lazy river, splash zone & slides, plus an area for small kids. Golden Isles Convention & Visitors Bureau (5 min) Georgia region known for Brunswick city, barrier islands & beaches including Driftwood Beach. |