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Sea Island Cottages

Understated, private and timeless, with The Cloister, the Beach Club and Sea Island’s golf courses close at hand.

What should I know about Sea Island Cottages on Sea Island?Sea Island Cottages is a Sea Island neighborhood with 9 sales in the past 12 months at a median price of $5,995,000. Sea Island’s privately owned homes, which the island calls “cottages,” line Sea Island Drive and its numbered cross streets, from oceanfront to marsh-side and deep-water lots.

What makes Sea Island Cottages special

The cottage tradition dates to the late 1920s, when founder Howard Coffin encouraged Cloister guests to build. Homes range from classic Mediterranean and coastal designs to newer estates, some with docks on the Black Banks River. Sea Island is privately owned and gated, and Sea Island Club membership is separate from home ownership and requires an application.

Parks and recreation nearby

  • The Sea Island Beach Club
  • Sea Island Golf Club’s Seaside and Plantation courses (membership)
  • The Cloister and Sea Island Yacht Club (membership)

Commute times

Downtown Brunswickabout 20–25 min
Brunswick Golden Isles Airport (BQK)about 30 min
Jacksonville International (JAX)about 1 hr 20 min
Savannahabout 1 hr 30 min

Sea Island Cottages at a glance

LocationSea Island, Glynn County, Georgia
Sales, past 12 months9
Median sale price$5,995,000
Price range$3,850,000–$18,990,000
For sale (early Oct. 2026)5
Elementary schoolOglethorpe Point Elementary
Middle schoolGlynn Middle
High schoolGlynn Academy

School assignments shown are the zones most often reported on recent MLS listings. Glynn County Schools has proposed new attendance zones for fall 2027, so always confirm an address with the district.

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Sales data: Golden Isles MLS via Flexmls, residential closed sales October 2025 through September 2026; active listings as of early October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Drive times are approximate and vary with traffic.

Sea Island Cottages questions

How much do homes cost in Sea Island Cottages?

Over the past 12 months, 9 homes sold in Sea Island Cottages at a median price of $5,995,000, ranging from $3,850,000 to $18,990,000, according to Golden Isles MLS data. 5 were for sale in early October 2026.

What schools serve Sea Island Cottages?

Recent MLS listings in Sea Island Cottages most often report Oglethorpe Point Elementary, Glynn Middle and Glynn Academy. Glynn County Schools has proposed new attendance zones for fall 2027, so confirm any address with the district.

Is now a good time to sell in Sea Island Cottages?

Buyers are active in Sea Island Cottages, with 9 sales and 5 homes for sale right now. Pricing from the latest sales and strong presentation make the difference. Maria Jennings offers a free, private home valuation.

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