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

Darien, Georgia
$309 avg/night
Minimum Stay 4 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 4 nights

Min Stay

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

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2800 Sq Ft (260 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Outdoor Pool Shared/communal Pool
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Fishing Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Foosball Table Games Pool Or Billiards Table Stereo Table Tennis Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay Near The Sea On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    5 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Path Of Travel Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 12:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Shelby B.

    Submitted Mar 16, 2026

    Stayed Mar 9, 2026

    very nice place

  • Tina H.

    Submitted Dec 27, 2025

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    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!!

  • Peter V.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 15, 2025

    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.

  • David J.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jun 26, 2025

    Wonderful area and the house worked out great.

  • Kimberly C.

    Submitted Apr 26, 2025

    Stayed Apr 7, 2025

    We loved this unique place near the little town of Darien. We were looking for someplace different to go and experience, and we found it here. Darien is a fun little town and area. The home is in a private and quiet neighborhood on the marshy water. We enjoyed daily walks and sitting on the deck watching the tide come in and out. Lovely sunsets. The screened in porch was nice for lounging in the evenings. We were blessed to have seen a beautiful bald eagle in the pine tree outside the house. The home itself has everything and more than what you may need. The kitchen is overstocked with anything you can imagine. Just bring your beach towels, sunscreen and maybe your bug spray for days when it is not breezy. Shell Creek Seafood is a must for picking up fresh seafood and is only about 10 minutes away. We enjoyed day trips over to the Golden Isles, St Simon and historical Jekyll Island on the beautiful beaches on the Atlantic. Thank you to Cindy for the awesome communication throughout and for checking in on us upon arrival.

  • Jeff M.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2025

    Stayed Mar 10, 2025

    The house and property were 100% as advertised!

  • Brad F.

    Submitted Feb 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 10, 2025

    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!

  • Sarah C.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2024

    Stayed Dec 22, 2024

    We spent a long time searching for the perfect location for extended family to spend Christmas together and we chose correctly! This location on a deep water creek was scenic and unique. We weren’t familiar with Darien, but found it to be not over-touristy with plenty to see and do. There’s a lot for the nature lover and history buff to revel in here-we wished we had more than a week! The house itself was spacious, comfortable, and clean. The hosts had decorated it for Christmas, which was really nice. Our teens loved the games in garage and fishing off the dock. We saw lots of birds, dolphins, and my brother-in-law even saw an otter!

  • Shannon B.

    Submitted Nov 18, 2024

    Stayed Nov 14, 2024

    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.

  • Pat D.

    Submitted Nov 14, 2024

    Stayed Nov 6, 2024

    Excellent stay. Cindy and Jeff were very responsive and cordial. The house overlooked a bend in the river with expansive marsh views. We saw over 40 species of birds just from the deck. Dolphins too. The house is well appointed with plenty of basic supplies. I was especially pleased with the plethora of kitchen towels. Be sure to stop by Shell Creek Seafood (on 99 near 17) for shrimp and fish on your way in. I hope to return.

  • Rodney T.

    Submitted Nov 5, 2024

    Stayed Oct 29, 2024

    We have done several VBRO rentals in the US, and some sponsored by competitors in Europe, and we have never stayed in a home as well prepared for guests as this one. Every cooking device we wanted, a cabinet filled with spices, a charcoal and a gas grill, bikes, kayaks, and games. Close to shopping, but a very private home. Wow! Cindy was on-call and responded to our questions, but truthfully, we had very few questions. The internet was fast, we used our Netflix account for TV, and watched Football on the cable stations. We loved our stay. Mary and Rodney Thompson

  • Charlie E.

    Submitted Sep 19, 2024

    Stayed Sep 14, 2024

    This is a great place to relax, fish, and enjoy riding bikes. We enjoyed every minute of our stay and will definitely go back.

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$379+
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