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Deep Water Cottage on the Sapelo River

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Townsend, GA
  • Place, Eulonia Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Seabreeze Island
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Kittles Island
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 (downstairs)

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Upstairs)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 (upstairs)

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Jack N Jill Bathroom upstairs

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Hair dryer

Primary bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Deep Water Cottage on the Sapelo River

Lovely Cottage, fully equipped on deep water with private dock on the Sapelo River. This inviting home welcomes you upon entering, it is equipped with many windows for taking in the views of the water and wildlife that is so abundant here. This property features and open floor plan with large kitchen with island, dining room and living room with fireplace all of which have views of the river. The primary bedroom is located downstairs with 2 bedrooms and a jack and jill bath located upstairs. The outdoor entertaining area offers great features as well, including a dining area, covered porches, open decks, and fire pit - all of which overlooks the water. Take a short stroll to the private dock which is located on the Sapelo River and is 20' deep at low tide. Home is minutes to The Fish Dock restaurant as well as others nearby in Shellman Bluff, Eulonia and Darien. You are about 45 minutes from the ICW and Atlantic Ocean.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets!! If pets are found at the property the guest will be charged an additional $100 on the cleaning fee.
Upon check out; please remove all bed linens, and put wet towels in the washing machine, turn off all lights and lock doors upon departure.
Do not unplug cameras or router. If you would like cover cameras you are welcome to do so but please uncover them upon departure.

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

Townsend

Townsend is home to this cottage. Ashantilly Center and Fort King George Historic Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Geechee Kunda Cultural Arts Center and Museum and Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve.
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Townsend, GA

What's nearby

  • Eulonia Park - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Seabreeze Island - 17 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Kittles Island - 18 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Darien-McIntosh Visitor Information Center - 25 min drive - 27.6 km
  • Altamaha Wildlife Management Area - 26 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fish Dock - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Speeds Kitchen - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Blackbeards Cove - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Dawn's Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Altman's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Deep Water Cottage on the Sapelo River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Deep Water Cottage on the Sapelo River?

As of 7 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Deep Water Cottage on the Sapelo River on 10 May, 2026 start from S$534, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Deep Water Cottage on the Sapelo River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Deep Water Cottage on the Sapelo River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Deep Water Cottage on the Sapelo River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Deep Water Cottage on the Sapelo River located?

Situated in Townsend, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Eulonia Park, Seabreeze Island and Kittles Island. Ashantilly Center and Fort King George Historic Site are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy place to stay! The sunsets were amazing!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

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

Cute Place

It was a nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May, 2024
Pamela, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay. We are glad you enjoyed the property and hope you come back again soon. Emily
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10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a family getaway had everything we needed to cook. Loved spending time on the dock and out in the water
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Great place!

I have a house just down the road and we used this as an overflow for sleeping. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2024
Jason, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you guys back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second time I’ve been at this house & couldn’t be more pleased! Such a great place & wonderful location for fishing, shrimping, and enjoying the river. We love the quiet neighborhood!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Sally, Thank you for rating your stay and we were thrilled to have you and your family back at our home. We hope to continue to have you in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great place!

House was clean and well stocked. View from the back and the dock arrangement was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2023
Thank you Ryan for taking the time to review your stay. We are quite fond of the views from this property and happy to hear that you enjoyed them as well. We hope you come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather T.

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

Relaxing coastal home

Enjoyed everything about it including seeing dolphins at the dock Very cozy and relaxing home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug, 2023
Heather, We are so happy to enjoyed your stay and found it peaceful and enjoyed wildlife that the area is so richly blessed with. We hope you come back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

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

Beautiful view

Close to the Sapelo Ferry and great bird watching spots. Very relaxing and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2023
Thank you, Diane, for taking the time to review your stay. We hope you come back to visit again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Beautiful View

This rental was perfect for our Thanksgiving family gathering! Beautiful view!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rayyan M.

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

Great time!

We had fun fishing on the private dock. The home is beautifully decorated. Everyone slept comfortably and the kitchen had everything we needed to make some quick meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Rayyan, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the dock and you had everything you needed for your stay. We hope to have you back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis T.

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

Lovely House, Quiet Location

Our family really enjoyed our stay here. It is located just outside Brunswick. Just a short drive to all the area has to offer. The house was well cleaned and had all of the amenities you could ask for. Plenty of room for our family of 8.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Travis, We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you and your family back soon. We do have an amazing lady to keeps this property tidy for all guests and the owners.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Crescent GA. May 2023

Great place, very comfortable, and relaxing. We stayed inside more than we planned due weather ( tropical storm), house was great place to ride out the weather. Will keep it in mind for future trips.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2023
We are so happy you found the home comfortable and we’re able to relax. We hate the the weather was so nasty during the majority of your time here and look forward to having you back with better weather.

About the host

Hosted by Harris Real Estate Coastal Properties

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Harris Real Estate is a professional rental managment company that has served McIntosh county for 25 years. We love our county and wish to invite you to come see all that our sleepy little town has to offer.

Why they chose this property

Views! Views! Views!!! Waterfront property with expensive views of the Sapelo River. You are only 45 minutes to the ICW and Atlantic ocean. Great fishing in McIntosh County with a slow paced feel and welcoming residents.

What makes this property unique

This 3 bedroom 2 bath home comfortable sleeps 8. It has open views of the water and a private dock with 20' of water at low tide. The river is accessible at all tides so bring your boat and enjoy a day of fishing or cruising around and beach combing at Sapelo Island, St. Catherines Island or Blackbear Islands for the day.

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