Experience Crane Cottage, a 4.8-rated hotel and conference center in Jekyll Island, GA. Ideal for meetings, weddings, and LGBTQ+ friendly stays with excellent reviews.
Guests appreciate the historic charm and scenic setting of this elegant venue, while also noting practical accessibility considerations. It is especially celebrated for weddings and romantic stays within a beautifully preserved resort.
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Crane Cottage offers a distinctive historic setting on Jekyll Island, blending Italian-inspired architecture with the charm of an early 20th-century aristocratic home. The property functions not only as a hotel but also as a conference center, meeting planning service, resort hotel, and wedding venue, making it a versatile choice for a variety of stays and events.
The accommodations provide spacious rooms with features such as private balconies and roomy bathrooms. Guests have noted the unique character of the building, including creaky floors and curved staircases, which may present accessibility challenges for some. The peaceful grounds and historic district location deliver an inviting atmosphere for relaxation and exploration.
Highly rated for its scenic beauty and suitability as a wedding venue, Crane Cottage is praised by vendors, photographers, and officiants alike for its well-maintained spaces and accommodating staff. While it is lauded for hosting ceremonies and receptions on-site, visitors interested in dining experiences may find certain amenities, like past buffets, to be no longer available.
Situated at 371 Riverview Dr, the property places guests close to Jekyll Island’s natural attractions and historic sites. It welcomes diverse groups, including LGBTQ+ travelers, offering an inclusive environment within this elegant resort setting. The overall guest reviews reflect appreciation for the location's ambiance and service professionalism.
Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.
I got to officiate an absolutely beautiful wedding at Crane cottage. What an amazing venue it is. I highly recommend this place if anyone is considering having your special ceremony on Jekyll Island. Cleaned, classy, beautiful design designed with comfortable meeting spaces inside and out. Both the rehearsal, ceremony, and reception all were held on the same site.
My favorite cottage in the historic district on Jekyll Island! There used to be an amazing Thanksgiving buffet served here, I wish they would bring that back. Still, it’s gorgeous grounds to explore, all part of the historic district! Definitely worth a visit!
As a wedding photographer, I absolutely love coming to the Crane Cottage! Their current venue manager is extremely pleasant to work with, and she ensures that all of the vendors have what they need to create a beautiful wedding day for the couple! My last wedding here ended up being a rainy one but it didn’t even matter because the beauty of this place is astounding in any type of weather
If you want to have a romantic weekend, I cannot stress how beautiful this entire resort is. We stayed at the Crane Cottage and it felt like I was in Tuscany due to the Italian Architecture of this 100 year old home to a wealthy aristocrat at the turn of the century. But every historic home on this resort are simply amazing. I felt like I was back in the 1930's staying at a exclusive club for millionaires. And the entire staff are very professional and eager to serve. I highly recommend the Jekyll Island Club Resort and one of the many cottage hotels you can stay in.
Jekyll Island is beautiful naturally. Crane Cottage is such an awesome part of the resort, a beautiful venue! We have been lucky to be a vendor there for a few events!
Very cool, unique hotel in the Jykell Island Club. Big room with large bathroom and a private balcony. I short walk from the main hotel. Lots of butterflies outside too. Very nice.
Tonight was my first visit inside Crane Cottage at night. It is beautiful in the daytime but it is so intriguing and inviting at night. It was wonderful to be able to just amble through with my small group of friends and imagine what it must have been like to have been here in the "heyday". I look forward to future trips to this historical area to tour the other buildings in the day and night. And maybe we'll happen upon another unsolicited guide like the one this night who blessed us with so much rich history and information.
Very difficult to navigate on crutches. No elevator and a curved staircase. Comfortable bed. Nice roomy bathroom. Balcony to sit out on. Glad no one was below us. It was the library because the floors are very creaky! Quaint place to stay.
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