Luxury Cottage in Shellman Bluff 200 Ft from the Boro River

• Wonderful cottage, wonderful location

  Wonderful cottage, wonderful location

  • Guest Rae
  • Date of stay 06/14/12
  • Review Submitted 06/20/12
  The property was everything it appeared to be in photos and more. Shellman Bluff is a wonderful cooky little fishing town with interesting characters who are a lot of fun. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and the food at the nearby restaurants was amazing. Great pet friendly property. Keep in mind there are some neighborhood dogs that come to visit - so if you bring a dog that doesn't play nicely with others, that may be an issue, but all the dogs we encountered were very friendly to people and other dogs. The area is wonderfully located away from hustle and bustle of Savannah, but within an hour of the awesome swimming and fishing on Jekyll, Tybee, and Savannah. For anglers, I would highly recommend using live bait. We caught four fish on Jekyll using mud minnows in the tidal river underneath the bridge leading to Driftwood Beach. Tybee is nice too; however Jekyll had something for everyone and the beach at Tybee was too rough and windy to swim for long. There is a wonderful bait, snack shop at Driftwood Beach at Clam Creek Campground that will set you up with everything you need. There is also a fishing pier, a swim park and numerous beach opportunties, though there were some warnings about high bacteria levels at the Driftwood Beach area. There are no private boat rentals without a captain in Shellman Bluff, but there are some nice pier and land fishing opps in Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge nearby and a public fishing dock on the road leading to Shellman Bluff. The cottage is huge, and with four people on our trip, we had more than ample room to move around. This is south GA so bring plenty of bug spray and flea/tick treat your dogs before you go. We did this per the manager's advice and our dogs were tick free the entire time. The cottage has games, movies, cable, etc. The phone in the cottage will only allow local calls in Shellman Bluff and the cell phone service doesn't kick in until Highway 17, so might want to plan for outside town activities before you come or bring your laptop to gather information. The wifi connection is excellent. The cottage was well appointed with everything you will need - just bring your food and clothes, and you're in for a great vacation.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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• Unique Getaway

  Unique Getaway

  • Guest Bob
  • Date of stay 03/31/11
  • Review Submitted 06/23/11
  My wife and I and another couple rented Captain's Cottage for three days in early April, '11. The home is very well laid out for privacy among couples/friends/families, is tastefully decorated, and has most all amenities that you might need. The neighborhood itself might take some guests aback, but that's what Shellman Bluff is all about----stepping back in time about fifty years. The cottage is very conveniently located and is about 100 yards away from "downtown Shellman Bluff". There are several excellent restaurants nearby----Hunter's Cafe & Speeds Kitchen (both within walking distance), Old School Diner (probably one of the most unusual restaurants you will ever visit---and the food is good), Skipper's and Mudcat Charlie's in Darien, and of course, restaurants in Savannah and St. Simons if you care to drive a bit. There are many attractions near Shellman Bluff----Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge (has a huge Wood Stork rookery), Blackbeard Island NWR (accessed only by boat), historic Darien, Sapelo Island----and in less than an hour you can be in Savannah, St. Simons and Jekyll Island. Our favorite memories: (1) kayaking on the Boro River at sunrise (2) walking for hours at Harris Neck NWR and seeing the wood storks, egrets, alligators and other wildlife (3) getting our hug from Chef Jerome at Old School Diner (4) watching the sunrise from the bench overlooking the river at the end of Pine Harbor Road (bring your camera) (5) meeting and talking with the locals at Hunter's Cafe, just a stroll away from the cottage (good food, good beer). Lin is a great host and she made sure that everything went well during our visit. This is a wonderful place to stay----in a very unique setting.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with young children, adventure seekers, age 55+.

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• Captain's Cottage Jan-Feb 2011

  Captain's Cottage Jan-Feb 2011

  • Guest Bill and Jane
  • Date of stay 01/15/11
  • Review Submitted 03/04/11
  We have spent seven peaceful weeks in the Captain’s Cottage and can’t imagine a more comfortable house--the comfort created by both the thoughtful layout and the tasteful nautical décor (with a “splash of Irish” reflecting the Scots Irish history of the area). The openness of the downstairs living/dining/kitchen areas makes it easy for people to be doing different things--whether reading, watching TV, cooking, or eating—but still be together in the open space. The upstairs desk/work area with the bench seat (that can also be used as two twin-sized beds, though we did not use it that way) also felt very open and comfortable because of its loft-like feeling with a railing overlooking the high ceiling living room. The large master bedroom, bath, and large walk-in closet upstairs were more than adequate, and (again) felt very “open” and comfortable. The two smaller bedrooms and bathroom downstairs also worked well for the guests who stayed with us. Additional features that we took advantage of and enjoyed outside of the house were the three acre “dog pasture” (our dog loved it!), the Rogers’ Julienton River dock, and the golf cart that were made available to us by Lin Rogers—who by the way responded immediately to any questions or requests we had. We also had the unexpected pleasure of meeting two of the Atlanta owners of the cottage and of learning more about the house and the area from them. Some highlights of the trip were of course the food, at places like Hunter’s Café (about a half block away); Speed’s Kitchen (a couple of blocks away); the Old School Diner (easy driving distance); the Darien River House, Skipper’s, and the Purple Pickle in Darien (about 25 minutes drive); and the Blackwater Grill on St. Simons Island (about an hour away). We spent the better part of a day on Sapelo Island on a very informative tour conducted by JR Grovner, a direct descendant of slaves brought to Sapelo in the early 1800s to work the plantations. We also participated in a “re-enactment” dinner event at Fort King George in Darien. And we enjoyed doing a lot of walking both close to home and driving up to the Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge nearby. We cannot imagine a more comfortable place to go for a winter get-away and would highly recommend this rental home to anyone who is interested in a Georgia barrier islands retreat! Bill and Jane, Stockholm, WI (Rental period 1/15/11 to 3/6/11)

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+.

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• Captain's Cottage Jan-Feb 2011

  Captain's Cottage Jan-Feb 2011

  • Guest Bill and Jane
  • Date of stay 01/15/11
  • Review Submitted 03/04/11
  We have spent seven peaceful weeks in the Captain’s Cottage and can’t imagine a more comfortable house--the comfort created by both the thoughtful layout and the tasteful nautical décor (with a “splash of Irish” reflecting the Scots Irish history of the area). The openness of the downstairs living/dining/kitchen areas makes it easy for people to be doing different things--whether reading, watching TV, cooking, or eating—but still be together in the open space. The upstairs desk/work area with the bench seat (that can also be used as two twin-sized beds, though we did not use it that way) also felt very open and comfortable because of its loft-like feeling with a railing overlooking the high ceiling living room. The large master bedroom, bath, and large walk-in closet upstairs were more than adequate, and (again) felt very “open” and comfortable. The two smaller bedrooms and bathroom downstairs also worked well for the guests who stayed with us. Additional features that we took advantage of and enjoyed outside of the house were the three acre “dog pasture” (our dog loved it!), the Rogers’ Julienton River dock, and the golf cart that were made available to us by Lin Rogers—who by the way responded immediately to any questions or requests we had. We also had the unexpected pleasure of meeting two of the Atlanta owners of the cottage and of learning more about the house and the area from them. Some highlights of the trip were of course the food, at places like Hunter’s Café (about a half block away); Speed’s Kitchen (a couple of blocks away); the Old School Diner (easy driving distance); the Darien River House, Skipper’s, and the Purple Pickle in Darien (about 25 minutes drive); and the Blackwater Grill on St. Simons Island (about an hour away). We spent the better part of a day on Sapelo Island on a very informative tour conducted by JR Grovner, a direct descendant of slaves brought to Sapelo in the early 1800s to work the plantations. We also participated in a “re-enactment” dinner event at Fort King George in Darien. And we enjoyed doing a lot of walking both close to home and driving up to the Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge nearby. We cannot imagine a more comfortable place to go for a winter get-away and would highly recommend this rental home to anyone who is interested in a Georgia barrier islands retreat! Bill and Jane, Stockholm, WI (Rental period 1/15/11 to 3/6/11)

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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  • Guest Taylor-Webb
  • Date of stay 07/11/10
  • Review Submitted 08/22/10
  It was absolutely wonderful spending these couple of days in the Captain's Cottage. Everything was so comfortable! We slept in the king bed upstairs and didn't want to get up in the morning. You have done a fabulous job with the house and it still feels like home. We will carry the memories of this weekend for years to come. We went to Blackbeard for a hike & picnic. The beauty of that trip will also be in my soul for a long, long time.

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  • Guest Deborah & Gary
  • Date of stay 05/24/10
  • Review Submitted 08/22/10
  Lovely cottage, nice place to unwind and enjoy friends and relatives. Taking back some sand and bug bites but best of all wonderful memories spent with my sister and brother-in-law. Local seafood fixed by wonderful long time friends best we ever ate. Our nephew married on the bluff and the pictures of all the water and marsh was a true Kodak moment. Vacationing in Shellmans Bluff PRICELESS!

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  • Guest Cooper Family
  • Date of stay 05/08/10
  • Review Submitted 08/22/10
  Totally stress free place. LOVED IT!! Loved the Jasmine and the old Oaks with moss. Walked everyday just to see the scenery ... couldn't have ended a day any better way. Wonderful time! Thanks, so much.

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  • Guest Cosby Family
  • Date of stay 05/18/10
  • Review Submitted 08/22/10
  This has been a great vacation - like going back in time - the birds, squirrels - river - dirt roads - and leaves. We are feeling younger - just what I needed. The cottage is very comfortable - good place to eat and a lot of interesting history. My sister & I stayed a week and the time flew by. Thanks for this time away from the stress of my job.

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  • Guest Dean Family
  • Date of stay 04/30/10
  • Review Submitted 08/22/10
  This is a wonderful spot to just relax - unwind. You can do as much or as little as you want. Waking up to bird calls & sunshine is such a delight. Hopefully, we shall return.

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  • Guest The Rowes
  • Date of stay 04/03/10
  • Review Submitted 08/22/10
  We have so enjoyed the cottage - a wonderful place to return to after exploring the area. The decor, amenities & location have made for a fun & memorable vacation this Easter weekend. We loved exploring Shellman's Bluff, Golden Isles & our recommended day tour/local guide at Sapelo. Also enjoyed reading about the history of the area. Enjoyed everything about our visit (lovely landscape in these live Oaks too). Thank you!

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Additional information about rental rates

To confirm: First 50% of total is due

Second 50% is due two days prior to check-in

Additional Fees and Taxes:

$75 cleaning fee

7% state and local tax

5% hotel/motel tax