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W
ho hasn’t dreamed of
owning their own island?
My mind envisions a place
for carefree adventures
and seaside romance,
along with a sense of power and pride.
But you don’t have to own an island
to feel like you do. Simply rent Eagle
Island, one of Andy Hill’s Private
Islands of Georgia, and you’ll be in
a world of your own. And, you don’t
have to be a millionaire, either.
Eagle Island is small (just ten acres),
but replete with marshland, coastal
wildlife and a warm inviting lodge.
It’s casually elegant, with spacious
bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen
and killer wrap around porch including
hammocks and a hot tub. Plus, there’s
Wi-Fi, if you must.
While an island can’t be rated liked
a five-star hotel, owner Andy Hill
describes it as, “The world’s first
five-moon destination.” Along with
the natural beauty, he further explains,
“no agenda, no clocks, no deadlines.”
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Drive to Darien, Georgia, in the
Golden Isles region of the state,
and be met by staff. They’ll whisk
you via boat to “your” island, where
they’ll leave you for the next few
days or weeks. If you choose, bring
your own boat or Captain Hill will
find one for rent. He will even
make sure you know how to
navigate the area.
Andy and staff try to exceed
expectations. They will all but
squeeze through a crab trap to meet
your needs. They’ll teach you how to
bait and use those traps, prepare and
cook a low-country boil for you, or
even run an off island errand.
However, it is the privacy that makes
Eagle Island so special. You have all
the comforts of home, but none of
the intrusions. Begin by kicking off
your shoes and slide into flip flops
or hiking boots depending on the
weather. Flop onto the hammock or
soak in the hot tub, both screened
in for evenings minus the