10/10 Excellent
Steve S.
27 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Steve S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Entire home
Mermaid Cottage in Beautiful Downtown St Marys GA- Gateway to Cumberland Island
Holiday home in St. Marys with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3875 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
St Marys, GA
- Place, St. Marys Welcome Center11 min walk
- Place, Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center17 min walk
- Place, Cumberland Island Ferry17 min walk
- Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)44 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 3)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Mermaid Cottage in Beautiful Downtown St Marys GA- Gateway to Cumberland Island
845 square ft Coastal Cottage. Completely Remodeled, good as new. Beautiful, Coastal Casual Design. Queen MB, LR and Sitting area, great for relaxing with a book or just visiting.
DR, fully set-up kitchen for cooking, with Breakfast Bar. Washer -Dryer. Grill. Just 2 blocks away you can Rent a Golf cart for touring our beautiful, quaint fishing type village.
Located 8 blocks from the Beautiful Waterfront.
Kayak and Bicycle rentals available downtown by the Boat Ramp at Knuckleheads.
Fishing Charters:
Salt Grass Charters
Justin Paulk
Tripp Lang Charters
Lo-Jo Charters
Josh Stover
St Marys is the Gateway to Cumberland Island. Ferry available downtown St Marys.
Museums, community Theater, Great Restaurants with Local Seafood.
short distance to Jekyll Island, Saint Simons Island and Fernandina Beach Fl, all great Day trips
WIFI/CABLE TV
NON SMOKING
WHEEL CHAIR INACCESSIBLE
CK IN: 3:00 PM
CK OUT: 11:00 AM
DR, fully set-up kitchen for cooking, with Breakfast Bar. Washer -Dryer. Grill. Just 2 blocks away you can Rent a Golf cart for touring our beautiful, quaint fishing type village.
Located 8 blocks from the Beautiful Waterfront.
Kayak and Bicycle rentals available downtown by the Boat Ramp at Knuckleheads.
Fishing Charters:
Salt Grass Charters
Justin Paulk
Tripp Lang Charters
Lo-Jo Charters
Josh Stover
St Marys is the Gateway to Cumberland Island. Ferry available downtown St Marys.
Museums, community Theater, Great Restaurants with Local Seafood.
short distance to Jekyll Island, Saint Simons Island and Fernandina Beach Fl, all great Day trips
WIFI/CABLE TV
NON SMOKING
WHEEL CHAIR INACCESSIBLE
CK IN: 3:00 PM
CK OUT: 11:00 AM
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee is non refundable
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
St. Marys
Located in St. Marys, this holiday home is in the city centre. St. Marys Railroad Museum and Howard Peeple's Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Shoppes At Amelia Concourse and Palmetto Walk Shopping Village. Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park and Island Falls Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
St Marys, GA
What's nearby
- St. Marys Welcome Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- St. Marys Submarine Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Cumberland Island Ferry - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
- Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wendy's - 4 min drive
- Subway - 4 min drive
- Brackish Beer Company - 15 min walk
- Burger King - 4 min drive
- The Firefly - 5 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Deanna S.
21 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deanna S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
dana m.
23 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday trip
dana m.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kevin M.
22 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Kevin M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Todd R.
8 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great place for our short get-away
Todd R.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wilton M.
1 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wilton M.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chad P.
29 Jun, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Returning to childhood
Chad P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
30 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
mermaid cottage
Verified traveller
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
sue s.
8 May, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
sue s.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Randolph B.
27 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house clean and comfortable enjoyed my stay
Randolph B.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10 Good
bill g.
15 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Mermaid Cottage
bill g.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Carol M.
31 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50th Anniversary Vacation Night in St Marys
Carol M.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kati M.
25 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mermaid paradise!
Kati M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lacey K.
8 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Lacey K.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Judith H.
19 Oct, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet cottage
Judith H.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ben C.
30 Sept, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway in an amazing area
Ben C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
carl
4 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
carl
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Robin T.
15 Dec, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pretty area
Robin T.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rachel S.
3 Jun, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The sweetest lil get away spot
Rachel S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dylan T.
2 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing and easy
Dylan T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
James and Debora A.
5 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
love St.Marys
James and Debora A.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Terry V.
20 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
Terry V.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lee D.
17 Jul, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway!
Lee D.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lee D.
19 Nov, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Lee D.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cecilia D., Hull, MA
28 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable ! Super cozy and convenient
Cecilia D.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
About the host
Hosted by Barbara Ryan Harris
Publisher of St. Marys Magazine, Barbara Ryan has been in love with St. Marys since she moved here in 2004. She is the founder and director of St. Marys Little Theatre and writes many of the plays performed at Theatre by the Trax just 4 blocks from the Merry Mermaid Cottage.
Why they chose this property
Great location for exploring downtown historic St. Marys and catching the ferry to Cumberland Island. Ultra clean and beautifully theme decorated. All the niceties of home.
What makes this property unique
Complimentary Bottle of Wine
Bottled water
full kitchen
washer and dryer
wifi
Bottled water
full kitchen
washer and dryer
wifi
Languages:
English
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