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Tucked away quiet cottage~5 blocks to riverfront and Cumberland Island ferry
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 5880 sq ft
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Master bedroom
1 King Bed
Second bedroom
1 Double Bunk Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Tucked away quiet cottage~5 blocks to riverfront and Cumberland Island ferry
Cozy Norris Cottage is located in historic downtown St. Mary’s, just five blocks from the riverfront area with restaurants, shops, museums, and the ferry to Cumberland Island National Seashore all within walking distance.
Not planning a trip out to Cumberland? How about a day trip to Jekyll and St Simon Islands to the north? Or Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville, or St. Augustine to the south? Don’t forget about the Okefenokee Swamp just an hour to our west.
And if you have a loved one stationed at Kings Bay, then this is the place to stay while visiting.
This cozy cottage is tucked away off the street down a picket fence lined driveway. You’ll be encouraged to sit awhile on the front porch with seating for two to relax and enjoy a morning coffee. The dining area has seating for five with a cute corner breakfast nook and chairs. The table can be expanded with a leaf tucked away inside. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you’ll need to cook great meals at home. There is a Keurig coffee maker with a variety of coffee pods, creamer, and sugar provided. The living room has a spacious sofa and loveseat, a Roku TV, and an electric fireplace to help you relax after a day exploring the area. The master bedroom has a comfortable king sized bed, a cozy reading chair, a Roku TV, and it’s own en-suite master bathroom with double vanity and walk-in shower. The second bedroom has full sized bunk beds and it’s own adjoining bathroom with tub shower combo. There is a CordaRoy brand bean bag in the corner of the second bedroom that can be used for extra seating in the living room but also unzips and contains a 60”x60” floor mattress suitable for a child up to about age 8 to sleep on. There is a third half bathroom and a small laundry closet with washer and dryer on either side of the small hallway. On the backside of the house off the kitchen is the screened porch with an outside dining table, a pair of rocking chairs, a pair of arm chairs, and string lights along the ceiling that are on a timer, all to help you enjoy our south Georgia climate to its fullest. A pair of adult cruiser bikes are there for you to use on your exploration of downtown St. Mary’s. ———————————Jacksonville International Airport is 31 miles (approximately 30-35 away minutes).
Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base is 7 miles away (10-15 minutes). Perfect if visiting a loved one stationed there.
Two public boat ramps downtown just blocks away from the cottage.
Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach- 30 miles
Jacksonville- 40 miles
Brunswick- 47 miles
Jekyll Island- 50 miles
St. Simon Island- 55 miles
Okefenokee Swamp (Folkston entrance)- 57 miles
St. Augustine- 80 miles
Savannah- 116 miles
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My cleaner and I are very proud to provide a clean home for you to enjoy during your stay, and although I do have a pest control company spray the property regularly, please keep in mind this is the deep coastal south, and on occasion an ant, spider, roach, flying bug, or lizard may unfortunately find its way inside or to the back porch. No refunds will be given in such cases.
Not planning a trip out to Cumberland? How about a day trip to Jekyll and St Simon Islands to the north? Or Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville, or St. Augustine to the south? Don’t forget about the Okefenokee Swamp just an hour to our west.
And if you have a loved one stationed at Kings Bay, then this is the place to stay while visiting.
This cozy cottage is tucked away off the street down a picket fence lined driveway. You’ll be encouraged to sit awhile on the front porch with seating for two to relax and enjoy a morning coffee. The dining area has seating for five with a cute corner breakfast nook and chairs. The table can be expanded with a leaf tucked away inside. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you’ll need to cook great meals at home. There is a Keurig coffee maker with a variety of coffee pods, creamer, and sugar provided. The living room has a spacious sofa and loveseat, a Roku TV, and an electric fireplace to help you relax after a day exploring the area. The master bedroom has a comfortable king sized bed, a cozy reading chair, a Roku TV, and it’s own en-suite master bathroom with double vanity and walk-in shower. The second bedroom has full sized bunk beds and it’s own adjoining bathroom with tub shower combo. There is a CordaRoy brand bean bag in the corner of the second bedroom that can be used for extra seating in the living room but also unzips and contains a 60”x60” floor mattress suitable for a child up to about age 8 to sleep on. There is a third half bathroom and a small laundry closet with washer and dryer on either side of the small hallway. On the backside of the house off the kitchen is the screened porch with an outside dining table, a pair of rocking chairs, a pair of arm chairs, and string lights along the ceiling that are on a timer, all to help you enjoy our south Georgia climate to its fullest. A pair of adult cruiser bikes are there for you to use on your exploration of downtown St. Mary’s. ———————————Jacksonville International Airport is 31 miles (approximately 30-35 away minutes).
Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base is 7 miles away (10-15 minutes). Perfect if visiting a loved one stationed there.
Two public boat ramps downtown just blocks away from the cottage.
Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach- 30 miles
Jacksonville- 40 miles
Brunswick- 47 miles
Jekyll Island- 50 miles
St. Simon Island- 55 miles
Okefenokee Swamp (Folkston entrance)- 57 miles
St. Augustine- 80 miles
Savannah- 116 miles
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My cleaner and I are very proud to provide a clean home for you to enjoy during your stay, and although I do have a pest control company spray the property regularly, please keep in mind this is the deep coastal south, and on occasion an ant, spider, roach, flying bug, or lizard may unfortunately find its way inside or to the back porch. No refunds will be given in such cases.
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Amenities
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 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
No crib -have a pack-n-play available on request.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
About the area
St. Marys
Located in St. Marys, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. St. Marys Railroad Museum and Fort Clinch State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cumberland Island National Seashore and Crooked River State Park. Howard Peeple's Park and Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park 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 - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
- Cumberland Island National Seashore - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Cumberland Island Ferry - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- St. Marys Submarine Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Wendy's - 5 min drive
- Subway - 5 min drive
- Sonic Drive-In - 5 min drive
- Arby's - 5 min drive
- Brackish Beer Company - 3 min drive
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
11 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Patricia S.
10 Jan, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patricia S.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Shari H.
16 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shari H.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Jane D.
3 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jane D.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Lyne H.
14 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
St Mary trip
Lyne H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
teresa o.
18 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
teresa o.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Michael N.
1 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael N.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
MONA M.
25 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MONA M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Kate F.
28 Apr, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest rental
Kate F.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mandy M.
28 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mandy M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa N.
7 Mar, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Lisa N.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Deneese S.
3 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage
Deneese S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer M.
16 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GA business
Jennifer M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dan M.
12 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place in this quaint town
Dan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Samuel
2 Oct, 2023
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Samuel
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ed F.
24 Jan, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in St. Mary's
Ed F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Judy M.
12 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relax
Judy M.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
thomas m.
6 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
St Mary's visit
thomas m.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John S.
26 Apr, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Norris St Cottage
John S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Retired T.
16 Aug, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great St. Mary's Getaway
Retired T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel B.
22 Nov, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and nicely located home
Daniel B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Karen J.
31 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Cottage
Karen J.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amanda R.
11 Jul, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location, terrific host!
Amanda R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Barbara T.
23 May, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short but sweet
Barbara T.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donald S.
26 Mar, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Peaceful Cute Retreat
Donald S.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by Eileen
Why they chose this property
I fell in love with St. Marys during a visit for a day trip out to Cumberland Island. In 2021, I found and fell in love with Norris Cottage. I hope it will someday be my retirement home. But in the meantime, I hope you enjoy staying here and fall in love with St. Marys just like I did.
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