Location: St. Marys, Coastal, Georgia, USA (5 Blocks from St. Marys Waterfront, 5 Minutes from Kings Bay) View Map
Accommodations: Upstairs Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 2-4)
JUST BRING YOUR CLOTHES!
This roomy (960 sq. ft.) one-bedroom apartment is fully appointed with private phone line, DSL, and basic cable. We vaulted the ceilings, and added stained glass and sky lights to make this a bright, cheerful escape. Enter off a private deck into a wide tiled hallway with a desk and bookshelves. To the right of the kitchen, over the bar, is the living room and the Alice-in- Wonderland sitting room. Just past the kitchen sink is a laundry dryer stack and kitchen pantry. To the left is the bath area and bedroom.
The generous deck (13’ x14’) is a great place to entertain al fresco. Spacious patio with table and chairs, complete with an umbrella and cushions allow outside dining. A gate at the top of the stairs keeps your dog safe beside you. We are pet friendly to well-behaved members of your family.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- King Bed
- Convertible Bed: Sleeper sofa (queen) located off living room in Alice in Wonderland room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Water View
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Shelling
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Racquetball
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- Historical library, 3 libraries nearby, ghost tours, Fernandina & St. Augustine beaches nearby, Okefenokee swamp park, ferry rides to Cumberland & Amelia islands, aquatic center, skydiving @ local airport (4J6), golf cart rentals, fishing charters, boating community.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$395/wk ($100 Clning Fee for 1 wk) .. $1095/mo ($200 Clning Fee for Mo or Longer)
1 Year Lease ........................ $ 995/mo(1 year lease & $1500 deposit)
* Rates Subject to Change Without Notice.
*Georgia sales tax is 7%
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Artist Cottage with Marsh View, Downtown St. Marys
Year Purchased: 2002
Why the Owner Chose St. Marys
There are three huge magnolia trees, but the property is sunny, and I love to look across North River to Fernandina and see boat traffic. I like the different living levels: patio, downstairs decks, and railed upper deck. We’ve had some terrific parties on the downstairs patio: cookouts, fire pit evenings, and dancing. It’s fun to meet new people and socialize with old friends as well. Come join us!
Whether you are vacationing, looking for property, or working, our hope is that this “artist cottage” becomes an “island of pleasure. Basic start up supplies are provided, along with a “Welcome to Norris St.” gift basket. We don’t want you to grocery shop your first night here, so we’ve left snacks, fruit, beverages and flowers to make you feel at home. When we say, “Just bring your clothes!” we are pretty sure that everything else you need is already here.
ABOUT ST. MARYS
Lots of us walk in the morning. There’s a great 3.5 to 5 mile loop that takes you downtown to the river where you get the gentle kiss of a breeze in the morning. Sometimes, you even get the present of a dolphin swimming beside you. There is a group of waterfront feral cats that volunteers have adopted and feed daily. Many times they mistake a walker for a meal provider and bound out of their safe places with a hopeful meow.
There’s always something going on downtown: the big swoosh of the Coast Guard loading up bright and early on their vessels, boaters headed out to land the big one, or couples headed over to catch the Cumberland ferry. You might wander through as vows are being exchanged in the park, or catch it just right as an arts and crafts festival concludes with a live band and street dance. This is a friendly southern coastal town.
We are fortunate to live in such a peaceful, beautiful spot. We know that once you have tasted St. Marys-by-the-sea, you will acquire a taste for the town and its people. St. Marys will always have a place in your heart.
The Unique Benefits at this Upstairs Apartment
There’s a Chinese tallow tree laden with wind chimes, birdfeeders, and birds. We get cardinals, mockingbirds, house finches, Carolina wrens, blue jays, red-bellied woodpeckers, mourning doves, goldfinches, painted buntings, great crested flycatchers, ring-necked turtle doves, hummingbirds, downy woodpeckers, pileated woodpeckers, tufted titmice, Carolina chickadees, robins, warblers, brown thrashers, cedar waxwings, bluebirds, and the occasional hawk, owl, and bat. If you get up early enough, you’ll hear this slight whirring overhead, and you’ll notice ibises and egrets headed to the river for a day of flying and fishing. It’s quite a symphony of bird sounds and songs throughout the day.
When you are upstairs, you have a bird's eye view of everything going on around you. We loaded the walls, ceilings, and floors with insulation so it's extremely quiet and private up there. Because the ceilings are vaulted, you walk in and immediately take a deep breath because it doesn't feel cluttered or crowded. We made the upstairs deck as large as we could and that contributes to the feeling of spaciousness as well. Because our weather is generally so mild, it's easy to just leave the front door open, raise a few windows and enjoy a wonderful cross draft. It's a very pleasant space.
Owner's Map of St. Marys
I am Elizabeth Gray, a native St. Marys resident. Since childhood, I have always loved the Norris St. home. I grew up on the other corner of the block. My family and friends are here and so has been my career. When I finished school, I started my own business, Gray’s Gallery and Custom Frame Shop. It’s been a place where I have framed lots of artwork for other people, and a place where I’ve displayed and sold my own work. Designing spaces, construction projects and furnishing and decorating are some of my favorite things. My best “therapy” is gardening. There’s something terrific about digging in the dirt. In short, Norris St. has provided me with a huge palette to be creative on all those levels. My hope is that you will truly enjoy what was designed for you.
Property Photos
- 601 Norris Street property, front view - St. Marys, Georgia Upstairs Apartment with Private Deck and Marsh View
- porch & landing to deck and apartment - St. Marys, Georgia Upstairs Apartment with Private Deck and Marsh View
- Sunny spacious deck with patio furniture and umbrella - St. Marys, Georgia Upstairs Apartment with Private Deck and Marsh View
- floorplan
- entry hall w/ desk & bookshelves, and kitchen
- bedroom with King sleigh bed and antique chaise
- living room from dormer, dining table, and bar top and stools
- kitchen bar overlooking living room
- well-lit tiled bathroom with window off deck
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