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Crooked River Charm: Sabina's Riverside Cottage

Riverside cottage with kitchen and fireplace

Riverfront Deck for Grilling and Relaxing

Cook Your Catch of the Day in the Outdoor Screened In Porch

Looking out at Crooked River and the Osprey Nest

Bright Kitchen - With Everything you Need to Prepare Meals In

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Location

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

St. Marys, GA

Place, Crooked River State Park
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
‪11 min drive‬
Place, Cumberland Island Ferry
‪20 min drive‬
Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Crooked River Charm: Sabina's Riverside Cottage

Escape to Sabina's Cottage at 1879 Mush Bluff Rd. in St. Marys, GA. This peaceful riverfront retreat on Crooked River features breathtaking sunrises, frequent dolphin sightings, and a tranquil setting perfect for reconnecting. Just 5 miles from Kings Bay Submarine Base and a short drive to the Cumberland Island ferry, it blends quiet charm with convenient access. Discover why guests keep coming back to this hidden gem.

Sabina's Cottage is a peaceful riverfront getaway nestled beside Crooked River State Park in St. Marys, GA. This quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom cottage offers a cozy, well-appointed space surrounded by natural beauty. Inside, you'll find a fully stocked kitchen, two king bedrooms with blackout curtains, and a sunroom that's perfect for quiet mornings or afternoon reading.

The deck faces the Crooked River, offering beautiful views of peaceful sunrises, dolphin sightings, and an active osprey nest just beyond the yard. Guests often tell us how quiet and serene it is—perfect for birdwatching, relaxing on the screened porch, or stargazing by the fire pit in the evening.

The home also includes a covered fish cleaning station and a driveway large enough for a 25' boat. With a public boat ramp to the Intracoastal Waterway less than 300 yards away, you're perfectly positioned for fishing, kayaking, or boating adventures.

Whether you're planning a romantic escape, a laid-back getaway, or a trip to nearby Cumberland Island, Sabina's Cottage offers the charm, comfort, and quiet you've been looking for.

You'll have a 'better' stay with Stay Better Vacations!

• Fire Pit
• Bicycles
• Gas Grill
• Sunroom
• Riverfront
• 2 King Beds
• Screened Porch
• Outdoor Shower
• Hose for cleaning Boat
• Minimum Age to Rent is 25
• Lighted Fish Cleaning Station
• Stairs Required to Access Cottage
• Circular Driveway to Pull Boat Through

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE! Once booked, you'll receive a code for quick access to YOUR RESERVATION DETAILS through our app called HAPPY STAYS. In addition to details about your booking, you'll find important tips about your rental, local attractions, and can even book your next stay!

IT'S ADVISABLE to purchase travel insurance to safeguard your vacation investment. Additionally, please be aware that we don't offer refunds or rescheduling for bookings impacted by inclement weather, including tropical storms or hurricanes.

--EXPERIENCE THE QUIET CHARM OF ST. MARYS--
Discover the laid-back vibes of St. Marys, nestled in Southeast Georgia and embraced by Southern hospitality. Explore Historic Downtown, where guests can peruse quaint shops and savor local dining options. Both the St. Marys Intracoastal Gateway Marina and the Cumberland Island Ferry Dock downtown offer convenient access for travelers and adventurers alike. Additionally, for those affiliated with the Kings Bay Submarine Base, St. Marys serves as a convenient home base. Dive into the town's charm with a variety of outdoor activities, including biking, birding, boating, fishing, geocaching, hiking, kayaking, and paddleboarding. Experience a peaceful escape with seamless access to nature, making St. Marys an ideal choice for your next getaway.

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Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

St. Marys

Located in St. Marys, this cottage is on a river. Laurel Island Links and Club at Osprey Cove are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Howard Peeple's Park and St. Marys Railroad Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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St. Marys, GA

What's nearby

Crooked River State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay - 11 min drive - 8.5 km
Laurel Island Links - 18 min drive - 13.4 km
Cumberland Island Ferry - 20 min drive - 18.6 km
Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center - 20 min drive - 18.6 km

Getting around

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Laurel Island Clubhouse Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪Kings Bay Subase Galley - ‬12 min drive
‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
‪Southern Roost - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked River Charm: Sabina's Riverside Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crooked River Charm: Sabina's Riverside Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked River Charm: Sabina's Riverside Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crooked River Charm: Sabina's Riverside Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Crooked River State Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of McIntosh Sugarmill Park and Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. VA St Marys and Laurel Island Links are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Candy S.

4 Jun, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

This place was absolutely ….I loved the fact that the history of the place was put up for the guests to see…. This place had everything we needed… The view was amazing….

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

28 Mar, 2025

Excellent

Can't wait to go back! The place is amazing, cozy, clean and a perfect location!

10/10 Excellent

Karen Embry J.

12 Dec, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A hidden treasure

We loved the location, close to the water with beautiful views morning and evening. The cottage is historic and restored to offer modern day comforts. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to return!

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela h.

12 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sabinas cottage was just as pictured, very nice. We enjoyed exploring the area and just relaxing. We enjoyed the scenery on the river and watching the osprey. We definitely recommend the cottage. Pam

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2025

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

10 Jan, 2024

Beautiful cottage

Was a beautiful cottage. Cozy & comfortable! We would definitely stay again.

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10/10 Excellent

Luann L.

16 Feb, 2024

Charming Cottage

We loved the TLC that went into restoring this cottage! A great and relaxing location for exploring St. Mary's Georgia.

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

25 Apr, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Southern Hospitality

Couldn't have asked for more. Oozing with Southern Charm, the home was impeccably clean, with super comfortable beds, and breathtaking views! The hosts were quick to respond to inquiries before and during our stay. We truly felt like we were staying with family who made us feel welcome from the minute we walked in the door. We will definitely be back!!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

27 Jul, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sabina's Cottage

Very nice and wellequipped

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Feb, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great experience

This property was perfect for us. We rented this place for our honeymoon and didn’t want to leave. House had everything we needed and advertised.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne O., Atlanta GA

6 Nov, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Cottage on the Water

Cute, Comfortable and great location. We throughly enjoyed our short time at Sabina's cottage. We loved seeing the sunrise and enjoying the peacefulness of the surroundings. We only stayed for 2 nights but if we are ever in the area again, we would definitely stay here.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

18 Jun, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome getaway

I stayed for over 2 months for work and enjoyed every minute. Walking distance to crooked river state park. House was extremely cozy with amazing views of the river, dolphin and beautiful sunrises.

Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Ami C.

31 Mar, 2025

Peaceful Retreat

Beautiful, peaceful and clean! Love the history of the cabin and the fact that it's shared along with the Cumberland quarter ❤️ Unfortunately, the biting gnats/no-see-ums arrived the day after we arrived. We couldn't fish or enjoy the outdoors without getting bit - even with spray (and I'm allergic to them). Went to Amelia Island for better restaurant selection and a change in scenery. Visited Cumberland Island one day. Will stay again after the gnats are gone.

10/10 Excellent

LynnAnn D.

8 Nov, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing cottage, we loved it

Super comfortable and cozy cottage. Wonderful views of the river. Incredibly well furnished. Ir even had bikes for us to ride. The check-in process is a breeze.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Bruce & Sue B.

22 Mar, 2024

Great place to stay.

We had a very enjoyable stay at Sabina's Cottage. The kitchen and entire cottage were very well equipped and supplied. The living and dining area was very comfortable as were the bedrooms. The view of Crooked River was wonderful and we enjoyed spending time in the back yard. Crooked River State Park is an easy walk away and a great place to visit. The cottage is close to shopping and dining. If we visit St. Marys again, we would certainly want to stay there.

10/10 Excellent

William T.

19 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thrilled

The property exceeded our expectations, the location was excellent for our hopes for this short trip, the views of the river, sunrises, sunsets, and birds were spectacular. The State Park is literally in walking distance and St. Mary's is a short and pleasant drive away. The dining in St. Mary's is very nice. We are birders and identified 46 species of birds from the cottage itself and many more in the park. Just a lovely place to leave some of this crazy world behind for a bit!.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 Apr, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

peaceful waters and osprey chics

Sabrina's cottage is the perfect get-a-way. Nestled in a quiet neighborhood. Shady moss laden oaks on the water and so centrally located. You are just a few minutes from St. Mary's, shops and restaurants. A short ferry ride takes you to the magic of Cumberland Island. Just an hour away you can enjoy the wonders of the Okefenokee.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

2 Jan, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas Holiday

My dad died in May so we desperately wanted to spend some time away from home this first Christmas without him. The cottage was lovely. It was exactly what we needed. The location is magical and there were times I felt like I was back at my own grandmother’s house as a child. Thank you.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

23 Apr, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Osprey can you see

Exactly as described. We were mesmerized by the nesting Ospreys out our back door We watched them on the television Osprey cam far more than we watched any movies or tv shows.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

14 Feb, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Can't say enough. The setting is tranquil and beautiful. Very quiet. The house is stocked with everything you could need, including spices, coffee, big fluffy towels in the bathroom, soft throws throughout the house, tons of pillows. Stacey is a top notch host. Thank you for a perfect getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M., Lake Havasu City

11 Jan, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

What a great location, absolutely LOVED this place!

This house comes complete! We cooked every meal at the home, could have benefitted from a larger serving/plate set (we had family over for many of the meals). Pantry with odds and ends was well stocked, fridge and freezer worked well, and the washer/dryer was perfect! Super clean, charming, WARM, everything you need. We will definitely be coming back for another stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

26 Mar, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming, modern house in a natural setting with great views

Crooked River CharmVRBO: 5 starsCharming, modern house in a natural setting with great views. Everything was either new or renovated. The very good and cozy condition exceeded our high expectations. We felt comfortable from the first moment. There are many merits that should be highlighted, and we name only a sample. The house is nestled under large trees and surrounded by bushes and flowers. We felt that this is the right thing for us. Inside, we found a modern kitchen and two king beds with boxspring and topper enjoyable by people with back problems. The view was awesome pointing to the river and to the marsh without buildings in the distance. We recommend this home and would love to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

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10/10 Excellent

COREY F.

4 Feb, 2024

Amazing stay, wildlife, great location and accommodations

We loved our stay here. We appreciated the special welcome gift...it meant a lot to have this keepsake. Loved the osprey cam for good views even at night. We saw more bald eagles than osprey! The cranes and egrets love this place, and were never far away. We loved the proximity to the state park. Everything about the accommodations was good for us, very comfortable, plenty of spaces to spread out and relax. The screen porch was a very comfy place to relax outside, even in bad weather. Would stay here again without hesitation! Actually hoping to make it back.

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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne G.

9 Feb, 2025

Great place to stay

Pros: fully equipped kitchen, comfortable ,very comfortable beds, huge walk in shower with grab bars, huge tv, comfortable couches with views of the water and marsh from dining table and couches, great outside spaces, deck screened porch, glassed in porch, views,views,views, location right next to Crooked River State park with more views and nature and wonderful walking. Suggestion: down load the Cornell Bird App before arriving. The amount of birds I heard every day from this location was wonderful. Cons: had to leave !😻this little slice of heaven exceeded our expectations ….oh I almost forgot. The communication between the Better Stay team is off the scale!!they called to check on us the second day to see if everything was OK! So sweet!

10/10 Excellent

Jennie F.

4 Oct, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage beautiful view

We loved our stay here. It’s right on the water and has a stunning sunrise view. It’s an older home that has been lovingly kept up and cared for. There is a great screened in porch on one end and a really nice Florida lanai on the other end. They both afford great views. The bed was comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. Nice big TV in the living room (bedrooms too). It’s the last house next to the public dock at the State park. They can’t see you, but you can watch the fishing boats go out in the mornings. It’s fun!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey and Margaret T.

24 Oct, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet Retreat

We very much enjoyed our stay at Sabina’s cottage. The property was as advertised. The check in was seem less. Best stocked kitchen we have ever rented from VRBO. We were welcomed with a small fruit tray and special cupcake. Being right on the water we were able to enjoy bird watching. We used the bikes to ride to the state park which has a very cool weight lifting equipment which we tried out. Spent a day on Cumberland island which was fantastic with the wild horses. 9.5/10 we would definitely rent again.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Stay Better Vacations

OUR primary goal is you, our guest. Each rental we manage is individually owned and our team, composed of locals who have lived here for over 20 years, work in tandem with the owner to present a thoughtful, clean, and maintained vacation rental. We truly care about your experience while staying with us. You'll quickly discover that communication, accessibility and service earns us the most honored form of recognition - returning guests.

Why they chose this property

Why Stay in a Vacation Rental instead of a Hotel?

•Gas Grill
•A place to call home
•Screened Porch, Sunroom and Deck
•Larger, more comfortable living space
•Washer/Dryer so you don't go home with dirty laundry
•Fully equipped kitchen means no big eating-out expense

What makes this property unique

Stay Better Vacations’ #1 goal is for you to have a 5-star experience. We strive to provide everything you need, and hope the Digital Guide Book you receive will answer any questions you may have during your stay.