In 1926 Jay Coffin bought Sea Island and the Kings Retreat Plantation and began development of what would turn out to be one of the best high end Resort and Residence Communities in the southeast. The resort encompasses two properties-The Cloisters on Sea Island and The Lodge/Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons Island on the southern coast of Georgia.

All the stuff you would expect is available-spa, fine dining, golf, tennis, fishing, riding, water sports, and more-delivered with top quality customer service and an engaging smile. This is a place where you can toss the car keys in your carry on and let the concierge and the hotel’s provided transport services take care of your whims and desires for the length of your stay.

The décor in main hotel building at the Cloisters is grand but comfortable

Our Cloister Beach accommodation

Room to stretch out
Even a semi-private beach just out the back door

10 minutes ride to The Lodge/Sea Island Golf Club
Sits on the old Kings Retreat Plantation in an atmosphere of classic southern charm
Remnants of it’s past

Like it’s sister property the décor in The Lodge sets a tone
Eclectic furnishing collection includes this …..
Colt and Alison Steakhouse celebrates the Golden Era
More memorabilia collection outside the pro shop
Even a period relief in the Oak Tavern

Scale on the course matches the accommodations

The wicker tops on the Seaside Course and practice green add traditional charm

Kitchy range ball crates….

Full Nike Performance and Teaching facility

The bunkers on the course are just as noticeable

Rees Jones renovation of the Plantation Course is a severe parkland test

Seaside Course is a Fazio marsh land layout with a whimsical feel

Off campus exploring the quaint village of St. Simons

Not sure this was there when the Spanish war ships showed up…….

But it now overlooks the signature 16th hole…how appropriate

A relaxing place to walk or sit and read the paper

Or stage a family cook out or picnic

Grab a pole and try to outsmart a fish

Full service: Homemade ice cream, candy, and treats

They were not kidding

Every afternoon we chilled with refreshing brewed iced coffee at the Sea Island Market

And a whole lot more…..

Sea Island is a perfect place to gather for family fun or just sneak away to recharge your batteries with the spouse.

April, 2015

(Click to see the Sea Island-Seaside Course Review)