Turner's Cove
About turners cove
Turner's Cove caught me off guard the first time I visited. It's a gated townhome community on Wilmington Island, but it doesn't look or feel like one. Brick paved streets, ironwork details, and architectural moments you usually only see on a downtown Savannah block. Then you remember you're a few miles from Tybee with a marina just down the road. That's the whole appeal in one sentence.
For buyers who want historic Savannah character without taking on a 100-year-old home, this is one of the cleaner answers in the area.
The townhomes here run around 3,500 square feet, which is a real house in townhome packaging. Gourmet kitchens, custom cabinetry, hardwood floors, and dramatic stairways are common features. Many units offer river views, and the finish level inside matches what you'd expect from a custom build.
Prices have ranged from the low $400,000s into the $600,000s depending on size, view, and updates. The combination of square footage, quality, and waterfront access at this price point is rare for Wilmington Island.
The Homes
The community dock is the heart of the place. Long enough for real boat access, with a covered pavilion and a gathering area that actually gets used. A pool and walking trails handle the everyday. A full service marina sits right next door, and the Wilmington Island Club for golf is just down the road if that's part of your life.
What I notice when I walk it: it feels private without feeling cut off. The brick paving and ironwork give it a character most newer construction doesn't bother with anymore.
The Amenities & Character
Turner's Cove fits a specific kind of buyer well. Downsizers leaving a bigger house but not ready to give up space or quality. Professionals who want a low-maintenance home with water access. Second-home buyers who want Savannah character without the maintenance of a historic property.
Downtown Savannah is about 11 miles. Tybee Island is around 8. The marina is your back door.
The Lifestyle
Marshpoint Elementary, Coastal Middle, and Islands High serve Turner's Cove and the broader Wilmington Island community. St. Peters and St. Andrews is also located on the Islands for additional options.
