Rockefeller Cottage

The Rockefeller Cottage is a three-story residence on Jekyll Island containing 25 rooms, with nine bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and multiple servant areas arranged throughout the structure. The property showcases the architectural style and design choices typical of early 1900s luxury homes, featuring well-crafted interior details.

William Rockefeller purchased the property in 1905 and converted it into a winter residence for his family through 1947. The house gained recognition by being added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1971, leading to its preservation and eventual opening to visitors as a museum.

The cottage reflects how wealthy families lived in the early 1900s, showing their tastes in design and their use of coastal properties as winter retreats. Walking through the rooms gives a sense of the leisure and luxury that defined their lifestyle.

Guided tours of the residence are available through the Jekyll Island Museum, showing the original features and design elements throughout the home. Visitors should allow time to explore all three floors, as the many rooms and spaces take time to appreciate fully.

The original name 'Indian Mound Cottage' came from a shell mound in the front yard that was initially mistaken for a Native American burial site. This misunderstanding about what the mound actually was shaped how the house was known for many years.

Location: Glynn County

Address: 331 Riverview Drive

GPS coordinates: 31.05750,-81.42194

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:51