This place showcases local artists and other artifacts with constantly changing collection. A very interesting place in my opinion. However, as a customer I feel that the vendor was very strict on method of payment. The vendor would not accept the Mastercard Gift Card - a legal form of tender - which I have used in many other places on the island. When provided another form of payment, the vendor spent an inordinate amount of time to inspect the card (checking name on card against ID several times, then flipping the card over several times to make sure the card isn't fake). I don't know what to think of it. I had never encountered such treatment. If you plan to make a purchase, please make sure to have ID available and backup form of payment just in case the first form...
Read moreThis is the only "cottage" on Jekyll Island that you don't have to pay to tour, but it isn't like a museum. It houses a unique shop that sells all sorts of lovely items made by local artists including jewelry, sculpture , paintings, various hand-knitted articles, pottery, handbags and apparel. They also have books about the history and natural beauty of the island. They have the best price of all the shops on the self-guided walking tour book, which I highly recommend. It's a...
Read moreThis cottage is now home to Jekyll Island Arts Association. Inside you will find art for sale by association members. You can visit the store for free, though donations are accepted.
Only downside is that the building is not setup as a home, as it would have been during the...
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