Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town.

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

St. Marys, GA

St. Marys Welcome Center
2 min walk
St. Marys Submarine Museum
6 min walk
Cumberland Island Ferry
8 min walk
Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
37 min drive

Room options

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

9 Dec - 10 Dec

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautifully restored circa 1807 home in the heart of the Saint Marys Historic District. This home, known as the cannonball home was originally a study for Horace Pratt, the minister of the first Presbyterian Church in Saint Marys and was located on the Orange Hall property. The home was hit with a cannonball during the Civil War and the damage is still seen today! This historic home has a traditional wrap around porch and 12 foot ceilings.

A lovey and short .3 mile walk from the home and you are at St. Marys Howard Gilman Memorial Waterfront Park, divine Saint Mary's Seafood river front restaurants, Knuckleheads Kayak Adventures, the ferry to Cumberland Island, and more.

During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from St. Marys Welcome Center. You'll find features such as a water park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the holiday home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Steps from St. Marys Welcome Center and 6 minutes on foot from Cumberland Island National Seashore

Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town. offers its guests a water park. Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town. also features barbecue grills and a garden.

Property manager

Janice Holtclaw or Debbie Britt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area

Entertainment

Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture

Laundry

Washing machine

Work spaces

Desk
Desk chair

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Smoking is only allowed out side the home

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

In the city centre
Near a hospital
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a river

Things to do

Water park
Motor boating nearby
Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 39

Note from host: Check with owner for party and event information.

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 a deadlock

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town. Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

LISA T.

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Corinne R.

12 Sept 2024

Girls getaway

Host was very nice and home was big and lovely but not as clean as We would have liked.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

2 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The Cannonball House

This home is so beautiful. Modern amenities in the bathrooms and kitchen but the preserved charm of an historic house!!! Beautiful decor throughout the house!!! The wrap around front porch was just lovely to sit on!! The first day there was an AC issue upstairs but the hosts were there immediately to remedy the problem. It’s located on a quiet street but close enough to walk to the downtown area to explore! I only live 30 miles from this location but will be booking again for future events that bring me to St Mary’s!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita C., Rockingham, NC

9 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Who doesn’t love a little history?

We found the place where the cannonball hit! We had help from the owner of course but nonetheless it was a great topic of conversation! My daughter lives nearby and I dearly love St. Mary’s so why not make a vacation of it and get to visit her and her family right? Each bedroom has its own bathroom which is so convenient! The girls ages 4 and 5 had a blast checking out all the hiding places and the adults enjoyed the wide open spaces for conversations while the cooking was going on. Convenient to Cottle and Gunn (a must visit ) and everything else this house was awesome for our annual trip! We enjoyed our time at the Cannonball House!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina Y.

22 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Trip

The Cannonball House was just perfect for our group. It was a perfect location. We were comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting on the porch at night. The property manager was easy to work with and answered all of our questions promptly. We will definitely stay in this beautiful home when we visit St. Mary's again.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANICE B., Loganville, GA

3 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Love St. Marys

Love the location. Such a wonderful and lovely historic home. My family enjoyed sitting out on the porch and listening to the birds every morning! The host made sure we had everything needed to start our vacation off well!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore L.

28 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break

Had a nice relaxing visit. Very nice town to visit had some great places eat. Enjoyed playing golf at one of the near by courses. My wife liked the shopping in the area. The house was very unique and comfortable. We had everything we needed. Debbie was very accommodating and I would recommend this rental to anyone. Loved the porch

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

19 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in St. Mary's

Beautiful historic property. We loved how it was decorated. You could feel the history but at the same time it was nicely updated and very comfortable. It had everything we needed and it was very close to the ferry and downtown.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

April O.

13 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place and beautiful area

Well kept up historical house. Comfortable beds. Lovely porch. More space than we could ever use.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven N., LaPorte

7 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful neighborhood

Lovely home. Great location to historic downtown and restaurants. Loved the front porch.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

30 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful old house. Well maintained and great location. Spacious would be an understatement. Lots of character.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus B.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor day weekend 2023

We really liked the cannonball house with its historic interior, modern kitchen and location. The porch is awesone and we had a grest contact to the owner.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice House and Neighborhood

House was comfortable and conveniently located.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home

This was a fantastic place to stay. Very convenient to restaurants and water front. House is big with so much history, everywhere you looked there was something else to see. Host was great with communication, would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee W., Eustis, Florida

2 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

In the heart of St. Marys

We had a wonderful stay!! The hosts were very accommodating and communicative. The house is lovely and super cool, unique lay-out. Great location!! We will definitely be back to stay again!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer y.

12 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Book club friends weekend

The Cannon Ball House was the perfect location to walk all of beautiful St Marys. The house was very comfortable and spacious. Perfect for our group of 6.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

21 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation at Its Finest

The house is beautiful, full of history, and with plenty of room! The location was perfect so we never had to use our car to get around town. We will be back!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane G.

28 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Experience history in St. Mary’s

We chose to stay in the historical part of St. Mary’s. Our first visit there. Staying at the Cannon Ball house was extra special. It clearly is an older historic house- as is the entire historic area- but very clean, well air conditioned with fans in every room, comfortable beds.. plenty of room.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

9 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Southern Charm

The home is located in a quaint neighborhood. I felt safe walking in the evening. Easy walk to the river and a small park. The home is historic and spacious. We had plenty of room to allow everyone to have space. I found the bed to be comfortable. Plenty of dishes for cooking and extra items needed such as the occasional band aid. Quick response to any questions.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle R.

15 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Quiet Property!

We really enjoyed this property. It’s walking distance to the waterfront and in a very quiet neighborhood made it a great relaxing place to vacation with the family!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joan L.

20 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice area

Pretty home. Just missing a toaster.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

10 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property and location

Stayed at the Cannonball House on multiple occasions - access to downtown St. Marys and Cumberland just out the door.

Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward H.

6 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it all !!!!

Great House and perfect location. An excellent break from the dreariness back home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony C.

29 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfortable historic home

Very comfortable home

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen C., Englewood, Florida

3 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Couples Weekend

We all love historic homes so were very excited to find "The Cannonball House" to ring in New Years 2023. We wanted to attend the Fernandina Beach "Shrimp Drop" but didn't want to overpay for inferior hotel rooms there. We wanted easy access to Amelia Island and St Simons in a quaint area. St Marys definitely fit the bill. The house was perfectly situated within walking distance to the beautiful downtown area. The Cumberland Island Ferry was so close and we enjoyed a lovely day there visiting the National Seashore, the ruins and the feral horses. We highly recommend this home and the area for your next getaway.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022