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Mid-Century Charm • Pools & Porch • Jekyll Island Rental

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2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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Jekyll Island, Georgia
  • Jekyll Island Golf Club
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Jekyll Island State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Driftwood Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

Jekyll Island

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Jekyll Island, within a 5-minute drive of Driftwood Beach and Americana Beach. .This cottage is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Indian Mound and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Jekyll Island Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Jekyll Island Golf Club - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Great Dunes Park - 3 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Jekyll Island Convention Center - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Jekyll Island State Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Driftwood Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brogen's Food & Spirits - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Tortuga Jacks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Iguanas - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Mullet Bay - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Barbara Jean's - ‬30 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Mid-Century Charm • Pools & Porch • Jekyll Island Rental

YOUR JEKYLL ISLAND VACATION HOME
Welcome to Mocama—a two-bedroom, two-bathroom Jekyll Island vacation rental named after the Timucua, the people who called this place home long before it had a name. Mocama means “the sea”—or, depending on who you ask, the place where the sun and moon are born.

Built in 1955 and designed by Laurence Miller (the architect behind the King and Prince and the causeway towers), it was one of the first homes constructed after the Gilded Age elite found paradise lost. History runs through the walls here—but it’s not a museum. It’s a beach house of legend.

Mocama is 2.3 miles from Driftwood Beach and 2 miles from the Jekyll Island Convention Center. Close enough for sunrise, quiet enough for stars. Inside, it’s all mid-century charm and barrier island soul—white-beamed ceilings, open sightlines, and black-and-white photography shot by the owner on Georgia’s wilder edges.

The living room has a fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and plenty of room to stretch out or pile in. French doors lead to the sun porch—part guest quarters, part secret clubhouse—where two twin trundles, a 60" smart TV, and a second dining table make it the go-to for coming of age, sleeping through breakfast, and game nights left unsettled.

The kitchen’s built for actual cooking, not just looking—a full suite of tools, center island for prep, and a bar pass-through to a dining nook that seats six under a chandelier that’s pure accidental Wes Anderson.

SLEEP IN ON JEKYLL ISLAND
• Primary Bedroom: King bed, private, peaceful, and TV-equipped
• Second Bedroom: Queen bed with coastal mural-style headboard
• Bonus Room: Two twin beds with twin trundles (4 twins total) on the sun porch

JEKYLL ISLAND OUTDOOR LIVING
• Back patio with gas grill and Adirondack seating
• Fully shaded front porch with anchor and blue front door
• Distance to Driftwood Beach: 2.3 miles
• Distance to Jekyll Island Convention Center: 2 miles
• Distance to The Wharf + Zachry’s Riverhouse: 2.7 miles
• Distance to Beach Village: 2 miles
• Rent bikes at Bike Jekyll: 1.8 miles
• Guest access to Days Inn pools including:
• Heated year-round spa
• Large seasonal pool (April–November)
• Kiddie pool for the littles

VACATION RENTAL CHEAT SHEET
• Sleeps: 6
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2
• Nearest Beach 466 Feet
• Beds are made, towels are stacked, and nobody’s asking you to bring a fitted sheet
• Address: 3 Bliss Lane, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
• Parking for up to 4 vehicles or a small watercraft
• Full-size washer and dryer in vacation rental
• Free high-speed Wi-Fi
• Coffee maker, blender, and full kitchenware

THE STARTER PACK
Just enough to land, unpack, and hit the beach.
• Shampoo, Conditioner, Body wash
• Dish soap + sponge
• 1 roll of paper towels
• 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom
• 2 trash bags
• 2 laundry pods
• 2 dishwasher pods

THE FINE PRINT
• No pets
• Linens provided
• No smoking, vaping, or reliving your patchouli years indoors
• Fireplace is decorative only
• Minimum renter age: 25
• Primary renter must be present
• No parties, events, or shenanigans—Jekyll doesn’t play
• Check-in: 4 PM | Check-out: 10 AM
• Accommodation Excise Tax Certificate #105550

WHY EMMONS?
Emmons Realty is the most and highest-rated vacation rental company in the Golden Isles. We’re local, family-run, and we don’t do generic. We know Jekyll—what works here, what breaks here, and what makes a stay worth every penny. Our homes are clean, our standards are high, and if something’s wrong, we don’t dance around it. We’re fixers, island wine mixers, and flip-flopped incident predictors.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,701 square feet

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

2188-235353

Mid-Century Charm • Pools & Porch • Jekyll Island Rental Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Celeste K.

Liked: Cleanliness

low country house with great location

Love the location! The house was so cute - puzzles were a bonus on the day it rained. Hint: to use the entry keypad, hit the lower left corner, then it will light up for you to enter the numbers (I think they should add this to the check in process). Also, had to ask about pool passes but the contact person got back to us immediately- they were in a location I would never have looked in . ( this can also be added to the check in process). Kitchen has everything you need (even though we didn’t cook :-)). Has a Kuerig so bring pods. Is definitely will rebook
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wishing for key entries to come back!!

We loved the off-kilter art work and photography. The main bathroom was small but very nice. The second bathroom doubled as a laundry-storage area for the linens, etc. We gave the main bathroom to my elderly parents and we used the other bathroom. The shower wasn't comfortable and was small.We had a lot of difficulty getting the door code to work when we arrived . The lack of instructions caused us to not be able to get inside for an hour. When the building manager arrived she was incredibly nice and did her utmost to help, and figure out how to put the code in too. Other than finding a few insects around and some places in the house that could have been a little cleaner, we were mostly comfortable. We loved the area and the close proximity to an incredible beach. Thank you for having us !
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent peaceful location

Many amenities included: Puzzles, games, books, full kitchen supplies, throw blankets, etc. Comfortable beds!
Stayed 26 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a charming little cottage!

This place was so perfect, I knocked a point off cleanliness due to quite a few ants in the kitchen. We kept everything tidy so they weren’t a big problem. Will definitely rent this cottage again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

wrights

Liked: Cleanliness

Great visit to Jekyll

Cute beach farmhouse.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Eric R., Kingsland, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay with pool pass included

Generally speaking my wife and I had a comfortable stay but some pics of the exterior property must be old, it is kind of overgrown in the front and dead leaves were everywhere until a landscaping guy came, but he blew leaves all over our car and bikes that were on the front porch. Also, the entry keypad is not backlit so it is extremely hard to use. The only other things we thought were a bit off were that the dryer did not work very well at all, and the bathroom tub has moldy black caulking all around the inside section. Surprised by that. The unit itself was very close to everything really, so that was great. We did enjoy biking the entire island and then some. Oh, our older backs didn't do well in the furniture either. Sorry for all the complaints but just being honest. The pool pass to Days Inn was very nice...
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sanjida J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great September Stay at Jekyll

Nice location. Clean and had everything needed for the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Retreat

Thank you for a very nice home away from home short stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very Nice

Great house! And very convenient location
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint House Walking Distance to Beach

Quaint house that is less than 5 minute walking distance to the beach. House was very clean. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Getaway

This house was amazing! A short walk to the beach and close to anything you could possibly need!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginger D., Guyton, GA USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Jekyll getaway

This is a great property! Very roomy, very well stocked kitchen, great location and a very short walk to beach. Property management was easy to contact when we called with a question. We enjoyed it very much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren E., Atlanta

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Stay

Could not have been more pleased, perfect location, perfect house. Plenty of room for a family of 4.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

Great location for beach access and town access! Great house and very clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Justin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, beautiful property

400 ft from the beach stairs, the location couldn't be better. House was clean, stocked with detergent, laundry soap, and all the appliances needed to cook full meals on site. The only reason this place didn't get 5 stars is the hundreds of flies that crawled over everything during our entire stay. It wasn't until day 2 that we finally realized where they were coming from. The louver-style glass windows behind the TV in the living room had a broken mechanism that meant they couldn't close all the way. We tried various objects on the outside to hold it shut (rocks, brick, etc) but nothing completely worked. That gap, coupled with the cold AC inside meant that we were a fly paradise throughout the stay, though we bought flyswatters and the kids amused themselves squishing dozens of them. Hopefully they're able to fix it soon. Other than that this place was everything we were looking for on our first stay to the island, and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness

60th Birthday getaway

The house was very convenient to everything that we wanted to do. We enjoyed sitting on the back patio most evenings. We enjoyed many restaurants, golf and trolly tours & had great days sunning on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany W., Simpsonville

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

We were in young for our daughter's cheer competition this location was by far the best we have stayed at yet when traveling. Highly recommend and will be looking to book again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022