Vacation Rentals by Owner

John and Audrey Bobcaygeon,Ontario ,Canada

Guest: Audrey (Bobcaygeon, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 04/01/12 Review Submitted: 05/08/12

We stayed at Pelican's Perch for the month of April 2012.We enjoyed every minute of our stay.The apartment is lovely,had everything we needed,was nicely decorated and very comfortable.Peggy and Chip are wonderful hosts and our cocker spaniel Britney had fun playing with their cocker spaniel Bailey.We enjoyed meeting their friendly family and found St.Mary's to be an interesting and enjoyable town.It is conveniently located for visiting other equally interesting places near by.The gardens at Pelican's Perch are beautiful and Peggy and Chip are so generous with their time and gifts.We highly recommend this VRBO to others.

Owner response:Thank you so much for your kind words! We loved having you here, and hope you'll come again. You are both such an inspiration to us... we want to find a sports team to join, John, since you are active on a curling team! Give Britney a hug from us!

Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing.

Peaceful Southern Holiday

Guest: Jo (Petrolia. Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 03/01/12 Review Submitted: 04/02/12

Truly a beautiful property. The large fenced yard was perfect for our baby, Pepper. The hammock was perfect for her mom and the weather lovely for everybody. Cottage charming, bed comfy, appliances modern, high end. Beach chairs & umbrella supplied for our treks to Fernandina Beach. Chip, Peggy, Bailey and even Holly provided much appreciated info and fun. Good food at Sliders on Fernandina Beach, a short drive from St. Marys. The people of the town are very friendly, make you feel right at home. Cumberland Island, a must see. Jekyll Island, a worthwhile excursion.

Owner response:Thank you, Jo and Lorne, for your kind words and great feedback. We enjoyed having you here so much, and hope you'll visit from Canada again. (Our Bailey misses Pepper, too!) We appreciate the great care you took with our place; renters like you keep us loving what we do! The Hollis family

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Better than described

Guest: Betsy and Dick (Newcastle, Maine)
Date of Stay: 02/01/12 Review Submitted: 03/13/12

The birding is excellent - bluebirds in the gardens and barred owls calling at night. Bike riding on quiet, flat streets and hiking in nearby Crooked River State Park are a treat. Tennis at the nearby courts and the use of the excellent St. Mary's Library added to our enjoyment. Okefenokee Swamp, the Hofwyl-Broadfield rice plantation and Cumberland Island are all easy day trips among others. St. Mary's is an especially friendly southern town just as are the hosts, Peggy, Chip and son, Randy. Our February vacation was perfect.

Owner response:Thank you, Dick and Betsy, for your great review. We so loved having you here, and hope you'll come back our way again. You added so much to our community with your volunteer work at the library, as well as your sharing of gardening and bird information. Enjoy your spring and summer in Maine! The Hollis family

Recommended for:Age 55+, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful property

Guest: Dale (Albion, NY)
Date of Stay: 11/06/10 Review Submitted: 11/14/10

Stayed here for one week Nov. 6-13, 2010. Property was beyond what we had expected. The owners, Peegy and Chip, are the most gracious hosts. Close to everything yet in a quiet historical area. Easy access to the interstate and literally 30 minutes away takes you to additional sites worth exploring. Golf options are also great. Would recommend this VRBO rental and hope to return again. Thanks for a great week!!

Recommended for:Age 55+, pet owners, sightseeing.

Wonderful time in St. Mary's

Guest: candace w. (Austin, Texas)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 08/18/10

Thank you Peggy and Chip for sharing your lovely apartment with my family. It was perfect in every way. All the little touches from the welcoming gifts, fans in every room (plus great AC), beautiful garden and grounds to enjoy, oh I could go on and on. We most appreciated you making us feel right at home. It was wonderful meeting your family and we loved all the great places we visited in and around St. Marys. It was a great adventure and staying at your place was the cherry on top. Thank you!!! Candi, Lily and Chip

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

Wonderful Cottage Time

Guest: gagreen (Suwanee, GA, USA)
Date of Stay: 08/01/10 Review Submitted: 08/07/10

My family spent a week at this property and thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. The owners are most gracious and everything is very comfortable. They are available at any time to answer any questions and give recommdations for local sites and restaurants. Many supplies are available there which means less to transport or purchase upon arrival, such as laundry detergent and paper goods. Our two dogs enjoyed the fenced yard and the family pet on the grounds. The location of the property makes day trips to many places easy and provides a great variety within the trip. We particulary enjoyed the beaches close by and a trip to Savannah. When we go again we have a better feel for the area and will be able to experience even more of what is there close to St Marys. It is a wonderful property.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Jason and Julia
Date of Stay: 06/16/10 Review Submitted: 06/27/10

We've been to St. Marys twice before but this was easily our best trip. This rental is really fully furnished and equiped - we had everything we needed and many bonuses that made for a luxurious stay. The owners (and their wonder-dog Bailey) quickly became friends and we'll definitely stay at their rental the next time we're there. Some of the unexpected bonuses included practically brand-new appliances in the kitchen, leather recliner and couch, large LCD TV with satellite, great bicycles for exploring town, and even a gas grill with utensils for great dinners. The property is beautiful and manicured backyard is open for guests to enjoy. We highly recommend this rental!

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Guest: Bev (West Central Georgia, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/02/10 Review Submitted: 02/02/10

We loved our Thanksgiving holiday here! Everything we needed was provided in this very charming, cheerfully decorated and very comfortable apartment and we felt immediately welcomed. This area of Georgia (and northeast FL) is a hidden jewel. Peggy and Chip Hollis are incomparable hosts with unlimited knowledge to share about the area. We'll be back in the Spring!

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Guest: Kathryn Kiely (Indiana)
Date of Stay: 12/06/09 Review Submitted: 12/06/09

My daughter and I stayed here for a month over the summer. It is a lovely area and the apartment was beautiful and well appointed. The hosts were very friendly and made us feel at home.

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Guest: Bill Wagner (Augusta Ga)
Date of Stay: 10/09/09 Review Submitted: 10/09/09

5 Star accommodation's, a perfect place to stay and see the area. Cumberland Island is a must see and Jacksonville, Florida is only 25 miles for a number of things to do there. Thanks Peggy and Chip.

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Guest: Mary and Jerry (Caro, MI)
Date of Stay: 09/04/09 Review Submitted: 09/04/09

The apartment had everything to make our week-long stay enjoyable. Chip and Peggy are gracious hosts and are very helpful in sharing information about St. Marys and the surrounding area. We were fortunate to find such a lovely place and have already made plans to return next year.

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Guest: The Pyles Family (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 08/19/09 Review Submitted: 08/19/09

This place was amazing. A wonderful house to come home to from busy day trips in the hot sun. Our 5 year old loved the back yard to play baseball or run around. A perfect size for the 3 of us. Peggy and Chip were perfect hosts and had tons of good information about the area. We hope to go back and enjoy another week of relaxation!!!! Thanks Peggy and Chip and cute Bailey!!!

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Guest: Tommy & Mary (Albany, Tx)
Date of Stay: 07/27/09 Review Submitted: 07/27/09

We spent 5 nights at this beautiful and peaceful home away from home. This "garage apt" is very spacious and extremely well equipped and is beautifully decorated. We stayed at St. Mary's, Ga. in the evenings while we traveled throughout Georgia, South Carolina, and Florida during the day. Chip and Peggy are great hosts, very helpful and sweet. We loved staying here.

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Guest: Mark and Julie (Huntsville, AL)
Date of Stay: 07/15/09 Review Submitted: 07/15/09

The cottage is charming and was more than just home from home. Everything is provided and it was a wrench to leave ! The owners went over and above to ensure our visit was enjoyable. The fenced yard was perfect for our dog, she thoroughly enjoyed exploring all the nooks and crannies. Highly recommended. Thenks so much

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Guest: Nancy, John, Marley & Patrick (-)
Date of Stay: 06/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/15/09

We had a wonderful stay in January. Accomodations at the apartment were outstanding - a very relaxing and enjoyable break during the winter. We hope to visit again. Chip and Peggy are gracious hosts that make you feel very much at home.

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Guest: Linda, Heather, and Morgan (Clermont, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 04/27/09 Review Submitted: 04/27/09

My daughters and I could not have hand picked a more gracious host and hostess than Peggy and Chip during our stay in St. Mary's, Georgia. They are what 'Southern Hospitality'is all about. Our cottage and the surroundings were just perfect. We so very much loved the coziness the cottage offered to the gardens laden with beautiful flowers and welcoming birdfeeders. BIG thumbs up to Peggy and Chip!! Hope to see them again in the not too distant future... Sincerely, Linda Stewart

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Guest: Merle & Cathy Messerschmidt (East Troy, WI)
Date of Stay: 03/11/09 Review Submitted: 03/11/09

Chip & Peggy We enjoyed our stay tremendously, your cottage is lovely. Its perfect in every way, comfortable, clean, spacious and the kitchen is well equipped. Its the great getaway place for R&R as well as sightseeing the beautiful coastal islands. As hosts you both have gone far beyond what we could hope for with your generosity and hospitality, and of course Belle happily greeting us every morning on the patio. Can't wait till next year. Thanks again for everything! Hugs Merle & Cathy

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Guest: Henri and Sandi Maneche (Portsmouth, NH)
Date of Stay: 02/06/09 Review Submitted: 02/06/09

Wonderful place, wonderful location, wonderful hosts! And, Belle, is a wonderful addition to the family.

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Guest: loran and marilyn wren (fair grove, mo)
Date of Stay: 01/28/09 Review Submitted: 01/28/09

we just spent a wonderful week at Chip and Peggy's great cottage. it's beautifully decorated and very comfortable. (the queen bed was super!)we highly recommend this for a relaxing vacation..

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Guest: Ong Hur (Kennesaw, GA)
Date of Stay: 10/20/08 Review Submitted: 10/20/08

My family and I stayed in the cottage for such a short time, but it was so worth it. It truly is home away from home. Peggy and Chip are wonderful and they've kept the place in top shape. 5 stars for me. Eveything is labeled so you don't have to guess where to find things. The hospitality is worth the stay. We will do it again soon.

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Guest: Jan Ursitti (Macon, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 10/14/08 Review Submitted: 10/14/08

We highly recommend this beautiful cottage for a relaxing "get away"! The cottage is so beautifully and tastefully decorated to set the mood for a pleasant stay in St.Mary's! Our host, Peggy and Chip Hollis were very informative about St. Mary's and the surrounding areas. We honestly hated to leave. We will be returning to St. Mary's and hopefully this "slice of heaven" will be available!

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Guest: Cindy Smith1 (Atlanta GA)
Date of Stay: 10/13/08 Review Submitted: 10/13/08

We stayed at this charming garage apartment with full amenities. The hosts, Peggy and Chip, are most gracious and meet every possible need that might arise during your stay. This is the ultimate get-away for a week or weekend as you will be able to relax, enjoy a beautiful garden, walk or bike to your destination and have a fabulous time in lovely Saint Mary's. I strongly recommend this great destination, which is a pretty well-kept secret, to anyone wanting to have peace, quiet, great food, and wonderful company.

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