Little Raccoon Key is a 40βacre private island within Georgiaβs Golden Isles, a region known for natural beauty, wildlife, and historic significance. Located along the Atlantic coast between Savannah and Jacksonville, the area enjoys mild winters and attracts visitors interested in nature, water sports, glamping, and coastal exploration. The island offers a quiet sanctuary just ten minutes by boat from Jekyll Island.
The Property
The island remains undeveloped and maintains its natural landscape. It supports a wide range of outdoor activities including fishing, birdwatching, shelling, and paddleboarding.
The Land and Water
Little Raccoon Key spans approximately 40 acres and includes marine, land, and bird wildlife. Its shoreline and natural terrain support lowβimpact recreation and conservation. The island has historical significance as part of the ancestral lands of the Timucua and Guale peoples, who harvested alligators, oysters, clams, and fish from the surrounding waters.
Access and Utilities
The island is accessible by a tenβminute boat ride from Jekyll Island.
The Lifestyle
The island offers a quiet, natureβfocused environment suited to retreat living, glamping, or conservationβoriented use. Its unspoiled landscape reflects the natural conditions experienced by Indigenous communities centuries ago. In recent years, Little Raccoon Key has been recognized as a top glamping destination by outlets such as Travel + Leisure, Oprah Daily, and Forbes, supporting a blend of outdoor recreation and ecological stewardship.