Grand Opening Special~Miss Mae's Peaceful Retreat!
Grand Opening Special!! ~ Reserve your stay by September 15, 2026 and receive 10% back in cash and a yummy gift card to Chowder Teds or Billy Jack's down the street! Reservations are good through December 2027!!! Bring the whole family to this fully equipped cottage conveniently located, with lots of room for fun & boat or RV parking ~ close to beaches, boat ramps, State Parks and much, much more! Great location for fishing tournaments at Sister's Creek and the Jim King Boat Ramp. This 3-bedroom cottage is perfect for your escape to Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. Inside, guests find three comfortable queen beds and two full baths, one with a tub/shower combo and the other with a spacious shower. The cottage stays cozy with central heat & air, making every season enjoyable. Miss Mae's Peaceful Retreat is fully updated and furnished for your comfort and enjoyment ~ you will feel like you are at Uncle Harry & Aunt Hilda's home ~ they just aren't there but all the comforts are! The huge back yard offers off street parking and will accommodate boats and RVs (no RV hook ups tho') We are located on a series of 8 islands ~ tho' you can't always tell when you cross over from one to another ~ and have very little shopping nearby ~ just 2 convenience stores; however, we will be most happy to pick up groceries for you or meet your delivery driver and put everything away prior to your arrival if you would like. Just give us a day's notice, please. There are 2 really good restaurants in the area, Chowder Ted's is a neighborhood favorite~an older diner on the water with great food, reasonable prices and friendly staff and we also welcomed the opening of Billy Jack's a couple years ago ~ a local favourite with BBQ, on the water, good food, mostly fried, good prices, fun staff. There are a couple other restaurants, too. Miss Mae's Peaceful Retreat is located about 17~20 minutes from the airport, River City Marketplace Mall, 10 minutes from the zoo and short minutes from quiet beaches and several state parks. A beautiful drive along the Ocean to Historic American Beach, Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach. There is a combination living/dining/kitchen fully equipped for your enjoyment ~ full sized stove, microwave & a dishwasher. Each bedroom has a desk in case you need to get a bit of work done. One has a separate door leading outside to the driveway. We have books and games. There is a picnic table under the trees in the back yard, a Weber grill and a small patio table and chairs so you can enjoy your meals outside if you like. Living room offers a comfy couch, tv and each bedroom also has it's own tv. One bath has beautiful tile with niches in the tub/shower combination. The other spacious bath has a nice sized shower and a full sized stack washer and dryer. There is a door that opens to the back yard. Wifi is in place. Whether relaxing indoors or exploring nearby, this wonderful cottage offers a fantastic base for your getaway. Experience the magic of Jacksonville at our cottage. Miss Mae's Peaceful Retreat is located across the street from the St John's River and just minutes from the airport and downtown. Several of our world known medical facilities are nearby making this a peaceful respite from the stresses of medical care.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Trash containers located behind cottage ~ blue top is for trash, yellow top is for recycling ~no pizza boxes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No loud noise or boisterous activity to disturb neighbors.
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Property # 5361930vb
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
About the area
Jacksonville
Brown Island, a neighbourhood in Jacksonville, is home to this cottage. Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum and Daily's Place are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit St. Johns Town Center and Regency Square Mall. Check out an event or a game at EverBank Stadium, and consider making time for Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, a top attraction not to be missed.
Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
University of North Florida - 17 min drive - 26.2 km
St. Johns Town Center - 20 min drive - 29.9 km
EverBank Stadium - 21 min drive - 26.0 km
Mayport Naval Station - 25 min drive - 21.3 km
Getting around
Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 15 min drive
Circle K - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 14 min drive
Mr. Fuel Travel Center (One9 Fuel Network) - 6 min drive
Little Caesars Pizza - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Opening Special~Miss Mae's Peaceful Retreat! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Grand Opening Special~Miss Mae's Peaceful Retreat!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Grand Opening Special~Miss Mae's Peaceful Retreat!?
Checkout is at 9:00 AM.
Where is Grand Opening Special~Miss Mae's Peaceful Retreat! located?
Located in Brown Island, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve and within 9 miles (15 km) of Huegnot Memorial Park and Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens and Oceanway Community Center are also within 9 miles (15 km).