"For the Pleasures of Life" Sea Island by BruceDunning

Sea Island Travel Guide: 6 reviews and 14 photos

Typical view of a home hidden in the moss trees

Homes are for viewing on a trip

Homes are of the luxury end and mostly established for the seclusion of the Southern haves in old money of new business wealth. Probably one of the more elegant on the East southern coast. If yo come to rent a "cabin" or stay at the Cloister, be ready. Nightly rooms at Cloister average around $500+, and cabins $1200-3000 a night.
The Cloister commenced in 1928 and was designed by Adam Mizner. The bridge across to get there is a site to take in, called Sidney Lanier BRidge after the poet of fame for the area.

Homes are here to enjoy

Everybody who is anybody has a pool

It seems like the more people build and rebuild, the more plush the homes get. My guess is the average "home" is around $3 million now and climbing. GEt in fast and get the appreciation.

Pros and Cons

Pros:There are numerous activities to partake on the island
Cons:The price is not for most people-is it high
In a nutshell:A very quiet place to vacation or live-only a few can

Last visit to Sea Island: Mar 2006
Intro Updated Feb 2, 2008
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Reviews (6)

Front of the building entry - Sea Island

Cloister Things to Do (5)

Since 1928 this complex has been the mecca for the discerning/more wealthy gentry. Room rates run $500-1,500 a nite, but... more travel advice

A street view some 20 years ago of the home - Sea Island

Enjoy the home Things to Do (5)

The island has been a haven for the "upper echelon" for 80 years. The beginning was with construction of the Cloister... more travel advice

The marsh views Things to Do (5)

The marsh in this area is as astounding as the open area, and it is highlighted as a must have feature for many. It is a... more travel advice

Ocean swimming Things to Do (5)

This is almost a side light of activities to do on the island. Besides the things to do around the Cloister, there are a... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (1)
SAmple the area

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hunterV Mar 24, 2010 at 1:56 PM

Thanx for your story about that remote place...
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mtncorg Jul 10, 2009 at 6:17 AM

This is definitely an interesting stretch of Georgia.