The Cloister Cottages offer a prime location, just steps away from The Cloister and The Spa, and yet provide a private enclave for those who choose to stay here. Set on lush grounds surrounded by trees and flowering shrubs, The Cloister Cottages are elegant, immaculately decorated, and thoughtfully furnished.
Classic Sea Island styling is evidenced by the tiled roof and pristine stucco exterior of Cottage 914. Enter through a privacy gate to the walled front lawn and follow the herringbone brick pathway to the leaded glass doorway. Richly burnished hardwood floors welcome you in. Thanks to high ceilings and a row...
The Cloister Cottages offer a prime location, just steps away from The Cloister and The Spa, and yet provide a private enclave for those who choose to stay here. Set on lush grounds surrounded by trees and flowering shrubs, The Cloister Cottages are elegant, immaculately decorated, and thoughtfully furnished.
Classic Sea Island styling is evidenced by the tiled roof and pristine stucco exterior of Cottage 914. Enter through a privacy gate to the walled front lawn and follow the herringbone brick pathway to the leaded glass doorway. Richly burnished hardwood floors welcome you in. Thanks to high ceilings and a row of clerestory windows, your first impression of this cottage is spaciousness and light. The open floor plan allows an easy transition from the living area, featuring a masonry fireplace flanked by arched bookcases, to the dining area with a simple planked dining table enhanced by elegant upholstered seating for eight beneath a frilly wrought iron chandelier.
The modern well-equipped kitchen is open to the living area. A center island offers double sinks and provides barstool seating. A six-burner Viking gas range, wine cooler, immense refrigerator, and expanses of crisp white cabinetry and granite countertops make this ideal for the chef in the group.
The downstairs master suite is set off from the living area by a hallway, ensuring privacy in this relaxing sanctuary that features a four-poster king bed set in front of a fireplace beneath a beamed ceiling. A bank of windows provides plenty of light to the sitting area and offers views of the natural beauty outside. There is also private access to the pool area. The bath features marble flooring, twin sinks, a glass shower, and a soaking tub. A second bedroom on the ground floor provides another king bed and private bath. There are two upstairs bedrooms, including a second master with an iron-framed bed, fireplace, and sitting area. Each bedroom features a unique color scheme and carefully selected furnishings and fabrics.
It is the outside living areas that will entice you the most. An immense screened porch holds a tile-topped rattan table and provides casual seating for eight. The Viking gas grill and outdoor prep sink are welcome amenities when alfresco dining is your desire. From the porch, you enter a private walled pool area, with loungers and a swaying palm tree. Pool may be heated with advance request prior to arrival and an additional fee.
With an ideal location combined with the utmost privacy, this elegant cottage is a perfect choice for your Sea Island stay.
An authentic Italian experience with Southern charm, where delicious family-style meals are enjoyed around a lively table. Homemade ravioli, fresh seafood, salads, pizza fresh from the Mugnaini wood oven, a well-stocked bar with wines from all 20 Italian wine regions, and classic cocktails reinvented to reflect the country. From the river side of the Colonial Lounge in The Cloister, take a right down the corridor and Tavola is on your left.
Warm charming steakhouse serving the finest cuts. And with tableside crowd-pleasers like Caesar Salad and flaming Bananas Foster, it’s an interactive experience as well as a mouth-watering one.
Located in The Lodge, here you’ll find a broad range of southern favorites and signature dishes, imaginative cocktails and fine single-malt Scotch. The perfect place to unwind and take it all in.
Our Forbes Five-Star spa features a water-inspired wellness journey complete with a variety of massage services, body treatments, and experiences including hydrotherapy, cold plunges, and hot pools. Also enjoy the services of our Salon with hair, makeup, manicures, and pedicures, as well as a Fitness Center with state-of-the-art weight and cardio equipment, studios, shop, and indoor lap pool. Take a left off the walkway that leads from The Cloister to the Beach Club.
Enjoy the beauty and tradition of legendary Scottish Links. A beautiful ocean-side course with sweeping dunes mixed with native grasses and wildflowers. A challenging and fun course, where you’re often at the mercy of the wind. Located at the Sea Island Golf Club on Retreat Avenue.
A historic course that was re-designed to bring back some traditional features and character. Along with the neighboring Seaside Course, it is the home of the PGA TOUR’s RSM Classic, a FedEx cup event hosted by Davis Love. Located at the Sea Island Golf Club on Retreat Avenue.
An additional 300 yards of length and wider fairways give Retreat an open feeling with a lower profile.
Thanks to stunning al fresco dining, Southern Tide opens up to the most beautiful thing we have to offer—the ocean. It’s oceanfront dining and fresh seafood make it a Sea Island beloved favorite. Perfect for a family catch-up, romantic night out, or simply an incredible culinary experience. Go down the hall on your left as you enter the Beach Club, mid-way down on your right.
The heart of fun in the sun at The Cloister, a short walk from the Main Building. Head out of the main entrance straight ahead and follow the lush path to discover three swimming pools, a waterslide, and splash pad. Poolside dining, our Snack Shack, Wonderland sweet shop, and delicious oceanfront seafood at Southern Tide. Home of two Sea Island shops, Sea Strike & Pub bowling alley, the Nature Center, Camp Cloister, bicycle rentals, and five miles of private beach along the Atlantic Ocean.
Fun and familiar, but served with with French flair or a Southern twist. Perfect for lunch, warm and friendly for dinner, ideal for drinks. Part of everyone’s visit to The Cloister. Make your way down the riverside hall of The Cloister.
Rooms and suites with private pool, steps away from the Sea Island Beach Club and five miles of private beach.
Oceanfront rooms and suites, with private pool, just south of the Sea Island Beach Club.
Forbes Five-Star boutique hotel in a secluded private setting. The Lodge is welcoming, comfortable, and the hub of its own Sea Island world. With championship golf right next door. Make your way to the stunning Avenue of the Oaks, Retreat Avenue, on St Simons Island, off the roundabout at Frederica Road and Kings Way.
Located at Sea Island’s Forbes Five-Star Spa, a short walk straight down the lush path from The Cloister main entrance (on your way to the Beach Club). Join us for a fitness class, personal training session, or a workout with state-of-the-art equipment in yoga, Pilates, strength, cycle, and cardio studios. Also features indoor heated lap pool, squash courts, steam and sauna, whirlpool, and cryotherapy.
Comprising of rooms in the Main Building, The Cloister Wings, and Beach Club, The Cloister offers vibrant rooms and suites on the lush Georgian coast. Here you’re surrounded by activity, and close to wherever your day will take you.
Along the ocean or with sweeping views of salt marshes and tidal creeks. With the ocean at your feet and groceries delivered to your door. Renting a cottage is a treasured tradition for Sea Island families.
