10/10 Excellent
Donna L.
Jun 30, 2025
Donna L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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Historic 1870's home located in St Mary's, GA. Pet-Friendly!
Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 143700 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Saint Marys, GA
- Place, Cumberland Island Ferry3 min walk
- Place, St. Marys Welcome Center3 min walk
- Place, Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center5 min walk
- Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Gable & Lombard
1 King Bed
Gabriel & Evangeline
2 Queen Beds
Guinevere & Lancelot
1 Queen Bed
Lucy & Ricky
2 Double Beds
Rhett & Scarlett
1 King Bed
5 bathrooms
Gable & Lombard Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Gabriel & Evangeline Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Guinevere & Lancelot Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Lucy & Ricky Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Rhett & Scarlett Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Historic 1870's home located in St Mary's, GA. Pet-Friendly!
The Goodbread House sits in the center of the quaint waterfront village of St. Marys, Georgia, America’s second oldest city, and your gateway to Cumberland Island National Seashore. You will be just steps away from shopping, restaurants, and museums.
The Sandiford-Goodbread House was built in 1870 by Samuel Burns, who sold it to Ralph Sandiford, who in turn sold it to steamboat captain Walton Goodbread in 1901. The Goodbread (Gutbrodt) family had come to Philadelphia from Germany in 1731. Descendants of Phillip Goodbread Sr. migrated south during the war, eventually settling in Camden County. They fought in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, and served in the Confederate Army in the Civil War. In 1918, Kate Brandon Bagwell and her sisters, Sallie, Semora, and Ethel, bought The Goodbread House to house the overflow of the Riverview Hotel, a neighboring Inn just steps from The Goodbread House formerly run by Jerry Brandon and his wife, Gaila, former proprietors of The Goodbread House. More recently, The Goodbread House served as Dixon’s Boarding House, serving family-style lunch and dinner to locals and visitors alike. It was renovated in the early 1980s, and today retains the charm of its original 1870s architecture.
The Goodbread House is perfect for family reunions or any other event such as corporate retreats, wedding venues, and weekend getaways with friends. Each of the five (5) bedrooms has its own private onsite full bathroom with both tubs and showers. The kitchen is equipped with everything necessary to prepare amazing meals for a crowd! The Owner/Host does not share living area, kitchen or common space areas with the Guest renting the home.
As you enjoy your beverage of choice, take in the stunning spacious front porch or the picturesque view from the upstairs veranda. Making memories is the order of the day as the past is calling. Come and feel the peace of a more tranquil time and the friendliness of a community.
**Downtown Saint Marys is a golf cart community and we will have one available for your use.
You may leave Saint Marys, but Saint Marys will never leave you!
The Sandiford-Goodbread House was built in 1870 by Samuel Burns, who sold it to Ralph Sandiford, who in turn sold it to steamboat captain Walton Goodbread in 1901. The Goodbread (Gutbrodt) family had come to Philadelphia from Germany in 1731. Descendants of Phillip Goodbread Sr. migrated south during the war, eventually settling in Camden County. They fought in the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, and served in the Confederate Army in the Civil War. In 1918, Kate Brandon Bagwell and her sisters, Sallie, Semora, and Ethel, bought The Goodbread House to house the overflow of the Riverview Hotel, a neighboring Inn just steps from The Goodbread House formerly run by Jerry Brandon and his wife, Gaila, former proprietors of The Goodbread House. More recently, The Goodbread House served as Dixon’s Boarding House, serving family-style lunch and dinner to locals and visitors alike. It was renovated in the early 1980s, and today retains the charm of its original 1870s architecture.
The Goodbread House is perfect for family reunions or any other event such as corporate retreats, wedding venues, and weekend getaways with friends. Each of the five (5) bedrooms has its own private onsite full bathroom with both tubs and showers. The kitchen is equipped with everything necessary to prepare amazing meals for a crowd! The Owner/Host does not share living area, kitchen or common space areas with the Guest renting the home.
As you enjoy your beverage of choice, take in the stunning spacious front porch or the picturesque view from the upstairs veranda. Making memories is the order of the day as the past is calling. Come and feel the peace of a more tranquil time and the friendliness of a community.
**Downtown Saint Marys is a golf cart community and we will have one available for your use.
You may leave Saint Marys, but Saint Marys will never leave you!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 4 total
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 14
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property # 2470732
About the neighborhood
St. Marys
Located in St. Marys, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Cumberland Island Ferry and Club at Osprey Cove are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cumberland Island National Seashore and Crooked River State Park. St. Marys Railroad Museum and Howard Peeple's Park are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Saint Marys, GA
What's nearby
- Cumberland Island National Seashore - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Cumberland Island Ferry - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- St. Marys Welcome Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- St. Marys Submarine Museum - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wendy's - 5 min drive
- Subway - 5 min drive
- Brackish Beer Company - 3 min drive
- Burger King - 5 min drive
- Arby's - 5 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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About the host
Hosted by Margie F Gray
What makes this property unique
This house is a 1870s Victorian style historical home with antique furnishings for its time. Each of our rooms has its own private bathroom. We are located a block and half away from the downtown St. Marys.
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