Riverbend Retreat Darien GA

Since 2008 we've been providing a place to relax and unwind!  Over 80 Five star reviews can be found on our website.   Congratulations!  After all of your searching, you’ve found the perfect vacation destination.  This beautiful Riverbend Retreat is located on Tolomoto Island, a hidden gem on the southern coast of Georgia which comes with history, wildlife, boating, kayaking, birding, screensaver-worthy sunsets, and so much more.   This 3100 square foot pet friendly home sits on a tidal river overlooking a breathtaking slice of Georgia’s well-known salt marsh.  Regardless of high tide or low tide, your boat will sit safely atop deep water at a private dock behind the house.  No boat?  No problem!  Our fishy friends can’t seem to resist a snack, especially when using shrimp for bait, so grab a fishin’ pole and drop a line in right off the dock known for being one of the best fishing spots in the county.  This dock comes fully loaded with fold-down aluminum stairs on the floating dock, for swimming, kayaking, canoeing and easy in and out of the water.  Additionally, there’s a lighted fish cleaning station with running fresh water and electric.   Whether you’re looking for an outdoor adventure or a quiet and sleepy getaway, this Riverbend Retreat is perfect for you.  The house is a short drive off of highway I-95.  Upon entering Tolomato you’ll be on a long paved road shaded by Oak trees draped in Spanish moss creating the perfect scenery for a walk or a bicycle ride on one of our 10 bicycles of all different sizes.     You will quickly find that “elbow room” is no problem as the house is very open and spacious.  The main living area is upstairs and consists of the kitchen, dining room, living room, a half-bathroom and the master bedroom.  For the culinarian(s) of the group, feel free to work some magic in a kitchen that includes 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 to comfortably enjoy your edible masterpiece as well four more 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 55” smart flat-screen television or choose from a large selection of board games to play on our game table.  If you need to be more active there’s a room downstairs dedicated to those friendly family ping pong matches…….the choice is yours!   You’ll find the master bedroom on the other side of the upper floor.  Also very spacious, the master bedroom has a sitting area with two recliners, a fireplace, and a 55” smart flat-screen television.  In addition, there is a sleeper sofa, a desk, and a small library of books for the readers in your group.  Conveniently, the laundry room can be accessed through the master closet as well as from the living area and holds a roll-away bed if needed.     For the more mature travelers and/or disabled, a motorized chair lift has been installed on the staircase for easier transitioning between levels.  A full bathroom connects two large rooms downstairs, with a sink and mirror in each room.  One bedroom contains a queen-size bed, a 50” flat-screen television, and a roll-away bed in the closet.  The other bedroom has two twin beds and a bunk bed with a twin mattress on top and a full mattress on the bottom (this room can sleep up to five people and is ideal for children.     We are happy to answer any questions and look forward to sharing our little slice of heaven with you.