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Deep water dock in Darien, GA, w/screened in porch, fishing, kayaks, & bikes

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 112800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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Darien, GA
  • Place, Ashantilly Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Seabreeze Island
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort King George Historic Site
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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Darien

Located in Darien, this vacation home is by the sea, within a 15-minute drive of Ashantilly Center and Fort King George Historic Site. .This family-friendly vacation home is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Seabreeze Island and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Kittles Island.

What's nearby

  • Ashantilly Center - 13 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Seabreeze Island - 14 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Fort King George Historic Site - 15 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Kittles Island - 16 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Waterfront Park - 17 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪B&J's Seafood - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Nautica Joe's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Deep water dock in Darien, GA, w/screened in porch, fishing, kayaks, & bikes

Riverbend Retreat is a hidden waterfront vacation gem offering a place to unplug on the Georgia coast. Surrounded by history, boating, biking, birding, fishing, kayaking, and screensaver-worthy sunsets. Riverbend Retreat is on a peninsula covered by majestic live oaks draped with Spanish moss.

This spacious, 2-story, pet-friendly waterfront home has amazing views from the screened-in back porch, large deck, and the back of the house. Regardless of high or low tide, your boat will sit atop deep water with a short dock only steps from the house. No boat? No problem! Or dock is known for being one of the best fishing spots in the county. The floating dock includes fold-down aluminum stairs, making access in and out of the water easy for anyone, including a pet. The stationary dock has lighting and a fish cleaning station, with water and electricity.

You will quickly find that "elbow room" is no problem due to an open and spacious floor plan. The main living area is upstairs, accessible by the stairs or chair lift. The upstairs consists of the kitchen, dining room, living room, a half bath, and the main bedroom. For the culinarian(s) of the group, feel free to work some magic in a kitchen that includes the tools needed for cooking, an Electrolux double convection oven, and a Jenn-Air gas cooktop/grill, perfect for preparing your catch of the day. The dining room table provides eight seats, with three additional seats at the counter.

After dinner, get cozy in the family room on one of our oversized couches in front of a fireplace and a smart flat-screen television. You can also choose from a large selection of board games to play on our 4-seat game table. If you want to be more active go downstairs for a friendly game of ping pong, billiards or fuse ball.

The main bedroom upstairs is very large and includes a sitting area with two recliners, a fireplace, and a large smart flat-screened TV. The king-sized bed is adjustable by a remote which raises the head. In addition, there is a sleeper sofa, a desk, and a small library of books for the readers in your group. Downstairs is a full bathroom connecting two large bedrooms, with each bedroom having an in-room vanity. One of the bedrooms has an adjustable king bed and the other has two twin beds, a bunk bed with a twin and queen bed.

To enjoy the river, there are four single-person kayaks, one 2-person kayak, and a lightweight canoe. Only minutes away from Riverbend Retreat is a marina with a lift and boat ramp where you can fuel up and purchase bait.

Convenient to I-95, Savannah, Brunswick, and Jacksonville, Riverbend Retreat is ideally located and provides all that you need for relaxation, recreation, and making memories with your loved ones that will last a lifetime.

We are always happy to answer any questions and look forward to sharing our little slice of heaven with you. We also have access to a neighborhood pool.

Jeff and Cindy Irwin

Keywords: Riverfront, Coastal, Darien, Georgia, fishing, kayaking, biking, history, historical, Waterview, ocean, tidal, birding, walking, Trout, Reds, Flounder, Drum, Sheepshead, Golden Isles, Saltwater, Sunsets, View, Pet-friendly
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Only allow two pets in the house at any given time.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Deep water dock in Darien, GA, w/screened in porch, fishing, kayaks, & bikes Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

Wonderful area and the house worked out great.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We spent Christmas here this year and it was wonderful! The beds are comfy. Showers warm. The home is wonderful and fully stocked for everything you need! Bikes. Kayaks. Fire pit. Ping pong and pool table. Board games galore. Amazing views. Fishing. Relaxing. Beautiful sunsets. Kitchen is stocked to prepare any meal you can dream of. Patio grills. The neighborhood is gorgeous. We did a day trip to Jekyll and another to Savannah. This location did not disappoint! We hope to return again in the future. Thank you Cindy for everything!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice home with everything you could need. Very comfortable both inside and out. Lots of activities, board games, bikes and kayaks, but we concentrated on fishing from the dock, crabbing, and enjoying the large outdoor covered deck; or the screened in porch when the misquitos started showing up. Very nice kitchen for anyone who likes to cook. Hosts were freindly and helpful.
Wonderul sunsets!
Boomer enjoying the deck as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent!

The house and property were 100% as advertised!
Stayed 23 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishing birthday trip for my husband

This is a great place to relax, fish, and enjoy riding bikes. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and will definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best property we ever stayed in.

I’m ready to go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Awesome as always

Always a great stay here
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ann J.

A Wonderful, relaxing vacation

We had a great time staying in this house. The owners were great and the house had everything we could need. We enjoyed the fishing - caught at least 15 different 'species' - the walks under the oaks, and the delicious seafood at the local restaurants!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property!

Beautiful property with great views! Tons of things to do, kayak and fish right from the private dock. We had the best time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We had a great time. We kept our boat at their dock and also used the kayaks to get around the river. Jeff and Cindy were great and very helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We had a great time hanging out at the river but also a great location for day trips to Saint Simons, Savannah, or Cumberland Island. Loved kayaking through the march and wine on the back porch at sunset!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful sunsets!

Such a lovely water view to enjoy colorful sunsets!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nadia Altman n.

Amazing! Relaxing! Worth it!

Wonderful fishing, clean and beautifully furnished house, owners are very thoughtful - providing anything and everything you might need. Can't wait to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Great communication with Cindy! The place was so nice, and it was nice to have all of my family together; we loved it 🥰 thank you so much
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

We loved our stay. It allowed us to safely go on vacation during Covid. We fished, kayaked, rode bikes, played ping pong and most fun of all we relaxed on the porch and enjoyed the views. It was a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Me F.

Most relaxing vacation!

Wonderful, quiet area. Comfortable house with extremely well-equipped kitchen and usable layout. Neighborhood that is great for bike rides, long walks, and beautiful scenes of old oaks and draping moss. Lovely!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

darby k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super!

This was the most amazing, fun, clean rental! Cindy and Jeff are wonderful hosts, who have thought of every courtesy for their guests. The kitchen is fully stocked, the beds are super comfortable, the fishing was amazing. We can not wait to stay at their lovely house again soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

JANICE B.

Another Great Trip!

Once again my family stayed at this lovely home! And once again we had a fabulous time!! I can't say enough great things about the owners (how they go out of their way to make sure you enjoy yourself), to the location (great for visiting other coastal GA locations), to home itself (beautiful scenery and great fishing spots). We plan to return!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wayne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation

We loved our stay! The home is amazing and exceptionally appointed. We could not get enough of the gorgeous view from the second floor deck. We saw dolphin every day. The hosts were awesome. You can tell have a heart for taking care of thier guests. We highly recommend this property for those looking for the perfect vacation rental home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Candy T.

Perfect vacation home for real relaxation with perfect kitchen!

Cindy definitely goes the extra mile to make you feel welcome! Beautifully decorated with extra's to make you feel comfortable and special. We loved all the sports available. Nice neighbors and nice walking areas. Family loved this rental the best. Perfect for quiet,relaxing vacation. Town has very nice people too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous view and very relaxing

This property was exactly as pictured/described. If you are looking for a place to get away from it all, this is the one - the neighborhood is super quiet. Furniture is very comfy, kitchen has every single thing you might need, and the screened-in porch was just lovely. We enjoyed all types of weather and the view is simply amazing! We walked, biked, kayaked, visited the town, and did a lot of bird-watching. We want to thank the property owners for sharing their piece of paradise - they are excellent hosts and have truly thought of everything. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Want to live in Darien

We loved our stay at this house! It was particularly meaningful because we own a lot on the island and hope to live there someday. Having your own personal dock was perfect. The house was immaculate with everything you could possibly need. We are looking forward to our next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steffanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Everything about our vacation was perfect! Cindy and Jeff were fabulous hosts! Any questions were answered promptly. Great location for boating. Spent a lot of time riding through the creeks and going out to the beach area on Sapelo. House is completely furnished with everything you could possibly need! Can’t wait to come back 😊!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely amazing!

This was a 50 yr old birthday vacation. And it could not of been better. From the beautiful drive to the property to the stunning views in the backyard, this place did not disappoint! Place is exactly as described. Communication with the PM was very prompt and friendly. Thank you Ms. Cindy! We will have this place saved for a for sure return.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024