Located just 20 minutes southeast of downtown Savannah, Skidaway Island is home to luxury communities like The Landings, South Harbor and Modena, as well as an acclaimed oceanographic institute, a popular state park and a rich history.

This 6,300-acre barrier island – which is bounded by the Wilmington River to the north, Skidaway Narrows to the west, the Vernon River to the south and Romerly Marsh to the east – was originally settled by Timucua Native Americans, who were attracted by the area’s plentiful supply of oysters, mussels and seafood. The island was home to Georgia settlers in the 18th century, freed slaves in the 19th century and bootleggers in the early 20th century.

Today, Skidaway Island boasts three private, gated communities that are ideal locations to live and play along the coast. Single-family homes on the island tend to retain their value and are in strong demand.

The Village on Skidaway Island, the commercial heart of The Landings, features a Publix grocery store and a gas station, as well as a number of restaurants, boutiques, law offices and doctor’s offices serving area residents. Here is a quick overview of the main neighborhoods on Skidaway Island:

THE LANDINGS
With more than 4,500 acres and approximately 8,500 residents, The Landings on Skidaway Island is the barrier island’s largest residential community, offering award-winning amenities, including two deepwater marinas, four clubhouses, six championship golf courses and 31 tennis courts. Residents can also enjoy four swimming pools, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, a private dog park and community garden, as well as activities like kayaking, cycling, fishing and boating. The Landings also has a 30-mile nature trail winding through the community, which is ideal for walking, biking and running. Residents at The Landings enjoy an incredible quality of life at family-friendly neighborhoods like Midpoint, Deer Creek and Moon River Landing. The Landings attracts residents from all over the country and includes a lively mix of professional couples, singles, families and retirees.

MODENA
Once a cotton and indigo plantation, working cattle farm and hunting preserve, Modena is a desirable residential neighborhood with spectacular waterfront properties located on the north end of Skidaway Island. In 1936, owner Ralph Isham sold the property to Robert Roebling. Roebling’s great-grandfather founded the company that manufactured the braided steel cable in the Brooklyn Bridge, George Washington Bridge and Golden Gate Bridge. The Roeblings donated most of their land on Skidaway Island to the state of Georgia to establish the University of Georgia’s Skidaway Institute of Oceanography. Today, the Modena neighborhood offers 50 acres of residential space and amazing access to the marshes, wetlands and beaches surrounding Skidaway Island. With just one major road and a mile of direct water frontage, Modena has the distinction of being the smallest gated subdivision on Skidaway Island.

SOUTH HARBOR
A true boater’s paradise, South Harbor is a gated waterfront community on Skidaway Island, offering the best of both worlds: quiet relaxed residential living with easy access to downtown Savannah. Along with a deepwater marina with a private boat hoist, dockage and dry boat storage, additional amenities include a resort-style swimming pool overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway, tennis courts and playground facilities. Saltwater marshes, ocean breezes, creeks and salt air enhance the serenity and simplicity of life at South Harbor. In addition, the Isles of South Harbor enclave offers additional privacy and security, along with panoramic waterfront vistas.

Whether you’re looking for a spacious home overlooking the golf course at The Landings, a private waterfront estate at Isles of South Harbor or a deepwater haven at Modena, Skidaway Island offers a wide range of options for today’s buyers.