The 1940's Cottage sits between two "grand old ladies", over 100 years old
Location: St. Marys, Coastal, Georgia, USA (40 minutes to Jekyll Island & Jacksonville Int'l Airport) View Map
Accommodations: 1940's Cottage, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 6)
This charming 1940's cottage, located in the historic district,is two blocks from the waterfront and one block to great restaurants and shopping.
The house is decorated in a retro 50's style that even Lucy and Ricky would love! A comfortable living room in the front of the house, plus a den located in the back, will give you plenty of room to stretch out or break into groups after a full day on Cumberland Island or shopping on Osborne Street.
Gather the whole family in the fully appointed kitchen with large dining room, complete with a vintage chrome and red vinyl dinette set that seats six. Two matching barstools are stationed at the breakfast bar. Thanksgiving has been celebrated here with no problem!
Sleeping accommodations are comfy and quiet.
The roomy master suite has a queen-sized bed and an adjacent bathroom complete with shower, bath, and double vanity. Two additional bedrooms, each with full beds, share a hall bathroom with both shower and tub.
You'll enjoy the large backyard, graced with beautiful Live Oaks. The large wraparound deck that overlooks the backyard is complete with a Weber Kettle grill and four chairs. A good place to spend some quiet private time.
Morning coffee, while sitting on the front porch, is the best place to acquaint yourself with this quintessential Southern town. You WILL be greeted by the parade of locals and visitors as they make their morning rounds. I have never found a more friendly place. The people of St. Marys are its greatest asset. So, wear your best pajamas! And say, "Hey!"
My favorite thing to do while in St. Marys is to walk or bike to the waterfront park, morning and evening, where it is possible to enjoy both sunrise and sunset over the water.
I also enjoy packing up my beach chair, umbrella, lunch, and a good book for a day trip to Cumberland Island. It's a short walk from the house to the ferry landing. Spending time on the beaches and hiking trails of this rare and pristine barrier island is wonderful.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: Central Heat and Air
- Washer: Roomy Laundry Room with Washer and Dryer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Dishes for at least eight, Dish Towels, Cookbooks, Cabinet in the Den contains movies, board games, toys, books, magazines, Covered Front Porch, Large Backyard with wrap- around Deck, Towels and Linens provided, ***Bring along your own Beach Towels, Umbrellas, and Chairs! As for Pets, generally they are not allowed, but if your pet is small it may be considered with an additional charge. Sorry, no cats due to owners allergy. TV's: The house has cable outlets for TV in each bedroom, den, living room and kitchen. There are two TV's, but if you need another, consider bringing a portable cable-ready TV of your own to move around where you'd like.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Pets are considered with an additional fee.
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Bike, golf cart and kayak rental are all available a few blocks from the house, Guided kayak tours through salt marshes and to Cumberland Island are also available, Look for dolphin and manatee! Hiking, swimming, birding, hunting, and wildlife including wild horses are all available on Cumberland Island, Check in at the National Park Ranger's Station for details and a ferry schedule. Take a tour of Orange Hall, a greek revival mansion, only three houses away, See your first alligator at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge 40 minutes West, or look through the periscope at the Submarine Museum only a few blocks away, Experience metro night life in Jacksonville, Florida 35 minutes down I-95, or walk to a cafe on Osborne Street for a deliciously prepared Southern dinner, There are a variety of shops, galleries, and restaurants, all within walking distance. We have a new ferry in St. Marys! Catch this ferry at the waterfront pavilion (a short walk) and spend a day in Fernandina, Florida or
Rate Details (In U.S Dollars)
$150/nt (two nt minimum) .. $800/wk .. $1600/mo
50% Deposit Required Upon Reservation
Balance Due Upon Arrival, Both Payable By Check
$150 Cleaning Fee
Refundable Damage Deposit
Small pets considered for additional fee
We are giving a 20% discount off of our regular monthly rate of $2000
for 2009! Call us.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Historic Cottage Gateway to Cumberland Island
Year Purchased: 2000
Why the Owner Chose St. Marys
We love the people of St. Marys!
Catch the ferry to the Cumberland Island National Seashore here! Click the Cumberland Island link on my house page for more information.
Watch fisherman and boaters come and go from this beautiful waterfront park. My favorite destination for morning and evening walks. Saturdays in the Summer, enjoy outdoor concerts here.
Great homemade fudge, ice cream and sack lunches for your trip to the Island.
This is THE place for the best local seafood!!! Our favorite!!!
Owner's Map of St. Marys
Hi,
We're Joe and Ronnie Tucker. Joe is a retired Coast Guard officer, pilot and educator. Ronnie is a full time artist. We discovered St. Marys in 1999 and immediately fell in love with the people and the location. We came back the next year to find a house!
The house happened to be a 1940's cottage under renovation. We bought it, refinished the old pine floors, laid tile, ate shrimp, slept on the floor, painted walls, ate more shrimp and got to know lots of great St. Marys people in the process.
It's now up for rent in between our visits. You better get here soon while you have the chance! We have plans to retire here!
Property Photos
- The 1940's Cottage sits between two "grand old ladies", over 100 years old - St. Marys, Georgia Cottage Rental
- Dining Room/Kitchen opens to a large deck - St. Marys, Georgia Cottage Rental
- 1of 3 Comfortable Bedrooms - St. Marys, Georgia Cottage Rental
- Comfortable Den overlooks large deck and backyard
- Comfy bedroom
- Quiet Living Room
- Waterfront is just a two block stroll through the Historic District
- View of the Marina. A short stroll from the house
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- Music at the waterfront park! We see lots of weddings here too.
- Early evening view of St. Marys Street from the Pier.
- A beautiful St. Marys sunset on an August evening.
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Thanks for a great place to stay for our vacation! FYI: There is a light out in the master bathroom and also in the closet. The dishes in the dishwasher are clean. Thanks again! The Sherrouse Family The Fleck Family
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Girls trip to Cumberland Island & St. Marys. Great home, great town, great island! We will be back. Cindy Dean was quite a shock at Seagle's bar. Pauly's has great food. Thank you for this cottage!
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Had a great time in your lovely home. Perfect walking distance and had great weather. The house was better than expected and so cozy and welcoming. Wish we could have spent more time, but have already talked about a return visit. Hope this will be available again. :) Thanks, The Whetzel's
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It has been an amazing trip! Today, sadly we have to head home. There were so many things to see and do that I will have to return! Loved the house and the town. Heather Dalton Andrew Tucker
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We really enjoyed our 4 day stay in this quaint home. Favorite things were catching crabs and the 4th of July celebratin and Cumberland Island. We loved it so much it inspired me to write a song: If you like drinking margaritas and getting bit by mosquitoes, If you're into fresh seafood St. Marys is the place. If ou like to swing in the moonlight and reading by the tree with coastal waters and beaches, St. Marys can't be beat! Molly and Kenneth Sims and Debbie Aiello
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We want to move in and stay! Your home is just the right size and so comfortable. Your artistic and whimsical touches lend to the cottage charm. This would be a lovely place to retire. Thanks you for letting us stay here. Connie and Frank
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Thank you, thank you for a wonderful stay in your lovely cottage. We had the best time. We ate at Pauley's and the Mad Hatter. Our favorite shopping spots are the French Quarter, The Feathered Nest, Kane's Collectibles and the Secret Closet. We also enjoyed the cemetery and collecting shells on Cumberland Island. We have made memories to keep us going for another year, and hopefully we can come back for another dose of St. Marys. Blessings to you, Angie
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Thanksgiving Great Grandma, Nana, and Grandpa had a wonderful visit. We love the beautiful yellow house. It is so clean and perfect. Ruby, Jeanie and Bruce
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