Walking distance to ferry and downtown restaurants

Entire cottage in St. Marys, Georgia

  1. 5 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2.5 baths
Hosted by Eileen
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

Listing highlights

Top 1% of homes

This home is one of the highest ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

Ready for meals at home

This home has what you need to cook and dine in.

Amazing outdoor space

Guests mention the porch, patio, and outdoor area as highlights.
Norris Cottage is located in historic downtown St. Marys just five blocks from the riverfront area with restaurants, shops, galleries, museums, and the ferry to Cumberland Island National Seashore all within walking distance. Weather is generally great year round for planning a trip out to Cumberland Island, but you’ll also have Amelia Island, St. Simon and Jekyll Islands, and Okefenokee Swamp close enough for additional day trip options.
Come experience our hidden gem for yourself!

The space
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 size bed, a cozy reading chair, Roku TV, and its own en-suite master bathroom with double vanity and walk-in shower. The second bedroom has full size bunk beds and its 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 screen 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. Marys.

Guest access
You’ll be able to self check-in using the smart lock on the front door. Code will be provided just prior to your arrival.
Free off street parking is in front or to the left side of the cottage. There is enough space for two cars.
There are three steps up to the front porch and two steps down to the screen porch out back.

Other things to note
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.

Again, this is coastal Georgia. Please keep that in mind when booking during hurricane season. No refunds due to weather conditions unless there is a mandatory evacuation called for by local government emergency services. Please consider purchasing trip insurance, especially during hurricane season, if a trip interruption would cause significant financial hardship.

No early checkin or late checkout without prior arrangement.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Kitchen
Fast wifi – 396 Mbps
Free driveway parking on premises – 2 spaces
43 inch HDTV with Roku
Free washer – In unit

5 nights in St. Marys

Jun 1, 2025 - Jun 6, 2025

Rated 4.99 out of 5 from 125 reviews.

Guest favorite
This home is in the top 1% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 99% of reviews
  2. 4 stars, 1% of reviews
  3. 3 stars, 0% of reviews
  4. 2 stars, 0% of reviews
  5. 1 stars, 0% of reviews

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

St. Marys, Georgia, United States
This listing's location is verified and the exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful with lots of moss draped oaks lining the bike and walk friendly streets.
Restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, the riverfront park, and of course the Cumberland Island ferry are all within a 5-6 block walking distance.

Meet your host

Superhost
125 reviews
4.99 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Born in the 60s
Favorite song in high school: “Come On, Eileen” of course!
I absolutely fell in love with St. Marys when, like many of you, I came to explore Cumberland Island. A few years later, I found and bought this lovely cottage that I hope someday will be my retirement home. But until then, my goal is for this special place to be your home away from home and for you to fall in love with St. Marys just like I did.

Eileen is a Superhost

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Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
5 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm