Jekyll Oceanfront Resort Offers Great Jekyll Island Vacation Rentals on the Waterfront

What's the common denominator in Jekyll Island vacation rentals best suited for families on a budget?

I'd say inexpensive accommodations that are clean, bright, spacious and comfortable, and offering a host of amenities, would be minimum requirements. An on-site restaurant would be nice. With kids, a pool is a must. And, of course, it would have to front the beach.

If these are must-have requirements in your book, you'll love the Jekyll Oceanfront Resort.

The Jekyll Oceanfront Resort is the largest hotel complex on Jekyll Island, with 260 guest rooms and villas, yours for the choosing.

Guests can enjoy their large swimming pool (they call it the "Super Cool Pool"), and the kids can run themselves ragged on their playground while their parents enjoy an adult beverage at the Poolside Tiki Hut.

Most Jekyll Island vacation rentals don't come with a volley ball court, but Jekyll Oceanfront Resort does. Schedule a friendly family volley ball game on their on-site court (my wife plays for keeps - or for blood - whichever comes first). Later in the evening, take advantage of their attached restaurant, the Time Out Sports Grill - or grill a mess of shrimp on their outdoor BBQ.

Start the morning off with a bout of exercise in their Fitness Center. Do too much? They also feature an on-site Health Spa, where you can enjoy massages, facials, pedicures or manicures. Work out the kinks, or just pamper yourself.

The beach is right outside your back door, and Jekyll Oceanfront Resort has placed thatch umbrellas at convenient spots on the beach. There's a boulder breakwater between the resort and the beach, but raised boardwalks span the rocks at strategic spots.

If you feel the urge to get out and explore the island, Jekyll Oceanfront Resort rents bikes, so you don't have to leave the resort to find them elsewhere.

The Jekyll Oceanfront Resort gives you 3 choices in accommodations.

1) Stay in one of their 188 courtyard or ocean view Traditional Guest Rooms. They come with either 2 double beds or one king bed. Enjoy your own private patio or balcony. Each room comes with cable TV and a coffee maker. Have a baby, or an extra kid you picked up somewhere? Cribs and roll-away beds are available on request.

2) Set up house in a 1 bedroom Villa. These are actually 2-story townhomes, with court or ocean views. You get a full kitchen and dining area, a living room, and 1-1/2 baths. The one bedroom comes equipped with 2 double beds.

3) With a 2 bedroom Villa, you get all the above. Only difference: 2 bedrooms - 1 with a king bed, the other with 2 double beds.

Here's a tip: If you opt for a Traditional Room, ask for one on the 2nd floor. Most ground-level views of the ocean are screened by a strip of trees and shrubs.

As of this writing, rates are from $49.00/night to 129.00/night. All rooms are non-smoking.

At times, Jekyll Island vacation rentals allow pets. Bringing furry family members? Add $25.00/day for the pet fee.

Call 1-800-736-1046, or 912-615-2531 for reservations.

Some Jekyll Island vacation rentals go out of their way to cater to groups. Jekyll Oceanfront Resort is one of these.

Planning a corporate get-together? A family reunion? A wedding? Jekyll Oceanfront Resort can handle groups. They have 14,000 s.f. of event space for meetings or banquets.

Add a Poolside Pavilion which seats 500, or 300 for a dinner/reception.

Or take advantage of their Pulitzer Plaza on the Atlantic. Its 2240 s.f. will seat 190. The Morgan Terrace at 2100 s.f. seats 160, and comes with a fireplace and dance floor.

Jekyll Oceanfront Resort staff will be happy to help you plan your meeting. They also provide catering services.

Getting married? Try their "Bride and Groom Honeymoon Package". You get an oceanfront guest room with a king bed, a bottle of champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, and breakfast for two.

An added benefit for business folks is their Complimentary Business Center. Located in the lobby, it offers wireless internet service, free faxes, a copier, and a computer (if, for some weird reason, you want to do business while your on this island paradise - put away the lap top! Turn off that cell phone! What are you WORKING for, anyway? Go down to the BEACH, dang it! Enjoy yourself!).

Jekyll Oceanfront Resort offers several seasonal programs for their guests. Participate in Team Building exercises, group Nature Walks, Scavenger Hunts, or their "Summer Activities Program".

They have a Winter Guest Program as well, in January, February, and March, with games like bridge and bingo, cocktail parties, chef demonstrations, movie nights and sundae parties. Enjoy "afternoon tea", participate in a golf tournament, or one of their on-site BBQ's.

During the summer, you can enjoy live music at poolside. Usually weekend nights from Memorial Day through Labor Day.

To reserve your spot in the sun at Jekyll Oceanfront Resort, call 1-800-736-1046, or 912-615-2531.

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