Close to SELLING OUT! Only 14 of the 123 total purchase opportunities are available. It's difficult to imagine a more beautiful location with a more unique history than Jekyll Island, Georgia. Jekyll Island first garnered attention as the exclusive playground for the world's most elite political and business leaders. This once private paradise for the rich and powerful was purchased by the state of Georgia in 1947, and they've worked tirelessly ever since to preserve the island's pristine natural beauty. By law, only 35 percent of Jekyll Island can ever be developed. Most of the beaches on Jekyll Island remain as they were centuries ago. A few hundred yards to the north of The Cottages you'll find Jekyll Island's signature stretch of shore. The beautiful and secluded Driftwood Beach is named for the many pieces of driftwood exposed at low tide. If you choose to wander south, you'll come to the beach at Great Dunes Park, popular among families because of its proximity to shopping, dining, amusements and Jekyll Island's fascinating Historic District. At the southern tip of the island lies another stretch of pristine, secluded sand, St. Andrews Beach, a must-visit location for avid bird watchers.