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Crane Cottage, built in 1917 by Richard Teller Crane Jr., was the most expensive home constructed on Jekyll Island at the time. It is exquisitely designed in the Italian Renaissance architectural style, with every effort made to preserve its original design, including its sunken garden and central courtyard. It serves as a unique, opulent Gilded Age estate home.

Crane Cottage features 13 guest rooms. These rooms have been thoughtfully upgraded with enhanced features including new mattresses, sitting areas, area rugs, furnishings, and window treatments. Each bathroom has also been updated with modern elements while preserving the historic design.

Yes, Crane Cottage is a popular and ideal venue for weddings and larger events, accommodating up to 250-300 people with the addition of a tent outside the courtyard. It offers multiple event spaces such as a formal Sunken Garden with terrace, a fountained Courtyard, a Reflecting Pool Lawn, and elegant interiors including a Living Room and Library. It can host plated or buffet-style receptions with dancing.

Yes, Crane Cottage is excellent for large groups, family reunions, and corporate retreats, allowing the entire party to stay under one roof. It is private and intimate, yet located in the heart of the Historic District, offering grand communal living rooms and a peaceful escape.

Guests of Crane Cottage receive complimentary WiFi, flexible cancellation policies, and personalized service from the Jekyll Island Club Resort team. They also have full access to all amenities, activities, restaurants, and bars offered at the adjacent Jekyll Island Club and Jekyll Ocean Club.

Crane Cottage is renowned for its magnificently landscaped sunken garden, lush courtyard, elegant fountains, and a Reflecting Pool Lawn. These features, combined with the cottage’s historic Italian Renaissance architectural style, provide breathtaking backdrops for stunning photography.