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Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven

Holiday home with kitchen, near Driftwood Beach

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Front of Home - from the front door, you're about 100 yards from the beach!
View of Living Room and Dining Room; a den and sunroom offer more seating.
Dining room can seat 8. Also have folding chairs and card table available.
Dining Room is great for Entertaining
Well equipped. Guests must provide cleaning and paper products.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Jekyll Island, GA
  • Place, Jekyll Island Golf Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Driftwood Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Jekyll Island State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

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!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Our grand girls love the house
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Family allergies so please abide by NO PET rule
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Jekyll Island

Located in Jekyll Island, this holiday home is near theme parks and by the sea. Indian Mound and Jekyll Island Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Georgia Sea Turtle Center and Summer Waves Water Park. Captain Scott Owens and Neptune Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Jekyll Island, GA

What's nearby

  • Jekyll Island Golf Club - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Driftwood Beach - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Great Dunes Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Jekyll Island Convention Center - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Jekyll Island State Park - 5 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brogen's Food & Spirits - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Tortuga Jacks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fish Bait Food Truck - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Pantry - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Jekyll Beach - Terrapin Haven located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Americana Beach and Indian Mound. Jekyll Island Golf Club and Jekyll Island Tennis Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 112 reviews

Reviews

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio V.

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

Great location!!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the location was perfect for us, we were able to be on the beach for sunrise in just a few minutes’ walk. The house was clean and had everything we needed for 4 adults and 4 children under 11. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H., Clarksburg

Great home!

Our family of six had lots of space to spread out in this home! We cooked our meals daily in the kitchen that is well stocked! Beds were comfortable! We will certainly stay in this home again in the future! Very short walk to beach directly across the street!! Awesome stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elaine K.

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

918

The house was very comfortable. Room sizes were good. Kitchen is small but open. We enjoyed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

We love Fall on Jekyll

Our family of four has grown to love Jekyll in October. The weather is perfect! The location of this house is great. As another guest mentioned the boardwalk directly across from the house is in the process of repair, but the next one is just a few more steps away. The house has lots of room to spread out, a great little backyard with a picnic table, and the outdoor shower came in handy for rinsing off the sand. Nancy was a breeze to work with and even allowed us an earlier check-in. We had everything we needed and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Karoline H.

Lots of Space!

Pros: Lots of space, great location to the beach, VERY quiet/private beach, great a/c system, outdoor shower was handy, tvs in bedrooms, saw deer nightly in the backyard Cons: This is a great house for families and you can tell it has been the site of many memories (which is part of its charm), but with that being said, the bathrooms could use a good scrubbing- showers, toilet seats, windows etc. Also, the walls could use some attention, they are pretty grimy and beat up. A hose to rinse off beach gear would be nice as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Hayley B.

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

Great house

The house was wonderful! Everything was clean and comfortable. The A/C works great! The only downside was the "beach access" across the street had missing stairs, so we had to walk down another 3-4 blocks for a beach access walkway that had proper stairs. Definitely not the property owners fault, just a miniscule inconvenience
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Katie Z.

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

Large Family Vacation to our favorite place!

We love visiting Jekyll Island and this is our second time staying at this home! It was great both times. There is plenty of space, plenty of linens, washer/dryer, access to the beach. The air conditioner went out the first night we arrived and it was handled very quickly! Check in and Check out was easy! 100% would reccomend staying here. We may come back for a 3rd time in the next few years!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris E., Kennesaw, GA

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

Nice house and great location

The house, while older, is very well taken care of, which is much more important to me than the age of the house. This was a "guys" trip for me, my dad, and my son (9), and it did not disappoint. beach access was close, and the bike trails run right across the street from the house. The HVAC worked great and so did the showers and everything else. If you are looking for a quiet house with plenty of living space I would suggest this house. The next trip we plan I will be looking for the availability of this house again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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

6/10 Okay

Lora M.

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

Plenty of living space

This property worked well for our first time on Jekyll and to spend time with our grandchildren. There are three "living areas" that made it convenient for multiple activities to go on--TV, play games, visit, etc. The outside shower was very convenient. The home is older, and appears to be a work "in progress" as things are being updated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen K., Meridianville

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

10/10 Excellent

Casey M.

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

Exceptional property

The property was just as listed and even bigger than we pictured. We travelled with three adults and three children and had ample space. The property was extremely clean and well stocked kitchen with very easy beach access. We communicated with the owner and she even called us prior to checkin. Great experience and would recommend to anyone staying in Jekyll island.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meshka B.

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

Great time

The property was great. There was plenty of space. It was close to the public beach access. Unfortunately, the high tide and small beach required us to travel to the south beaches in order to stay out for the day. Other than that, I would stay at this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Convenient

This location is great...beach access just across the road. The house had everything we needed to be comfortable. whether we cooked in or ate out. Well stocked kitchen with bakeware, utensils, etc.
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nancy Fazio

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Why they chose this property

Jekyll Island is a true beach vacation as I remember in the 80's. Jekyll has avoided the busy growth of nearby St. Simons, and as a state park, allows a quiet vacation experience.

What makes this property unique

Love to walk on the quiet beach with lots of areas with no crowds. I enjoy seeing the sea turtles, and even have deer in the yard in the evenings.

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