Private Gateway to Cumberland Island

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Parking available

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

St. Marys, GA

St. Marys Submarine Museum
8 min walk
Locals Dockside
6 min walk
Rosa Parks Station
45 min drive
Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
38 min drive

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Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

for 1 apartment

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

This 2nd story private room has a queen bed, sitting room, work area, loft, private bathroom w/ tub & shower, and a private balcony. The room is detached from main house with a private entrance. The loft has 2 queen inflatable mattresses. All areas have beautiful and tranquil marsh and river views. It is walking distance to historic downtown St. Marys and several local restaurants, the Cumberland Island Ferry, and The Historic Oak Grove Cemetery which was laid out in 1788 and draws visitors from all over the world.

During your stay at this guesthouse, you're just a quick walk from Cumberland Island National Seashore.

Free WiFi
Just a 4-minute walk from Cumberland Island National Seashore and 8 minutes on foot from St. Marys Submarine Museum

Property manager

Loretta Peeples

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

Bicycles
Kayak

Outdoors

On a river

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator

Air conditioning
Desk
Desk chair
Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

No pets allowed

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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.

Property is also known as

House

Private Gateway To Cumberland

Private Gateway to Cumberland Island St. Marys

Private Gateway to Cumberland Island Guesthouse

Private Gateway to Cumberland Island Guesthouse St. Marys

Private Gateway to Cumberland Island Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

29 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

A Wonderful Getaway !!

This guest house is the perfect place to stay and in the perfect location walking distance from downtown St Mary. The charm was so inviting for a relaxing weekend getaway. We enjoyed winding down on the private balcony overlooking the water in evening. The property is clean, comfortable and quiet. Had a wonderful time and have plans to stay again .

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bo G.

13 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

VERY PEACEFUL

Very relaxing place close to downtown St. Mary's. highly recommend it!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip F.

10 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice private room with great marsh views

Nice room located right on the marsh with its own private balcony with great west-facing views. Pretty much as advertised. Walking distance to Saint Mary’s. No kitchen in the room but a fridge with water and coffee machine/supplies in the hall just next to it so serviceable if you’re not trying to cook. Only complaint might be that google maps had a somewhat wrong location which made the place a little tricky to find at first but only briefly. Pretty ideal place for my purposes of spending a few days on Cumberland Island. Could also theoretically be used to explore Amelia Island or points south as you can see Florida from the balcony. The marsh-pier thing a few minute walk away had some of the best sunsets I’d ever seen in my life.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirstie E.

7 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet couple getaway

Pleasant experience. Beautiful property. Perfect for a couple. Close to downtown and Cumberland island ferry. Would definitely recommend

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing getaway 😍

Love this nestled in paradise! This was a breath of fresh air. The pictures didn't show justice on how beautifully decorated this place was. It was fresh & clean! The host was absolutely amazing. We originally booked only 2 night but just had to extend to a 3rd. It has a secret accress so you may come and go as you want! It's full peaceful and tranquility! I have to come back soon! Love this place!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

10 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Simply perfect. Location perfect! So clean! Perfectly met our needs! Will stay again for sure!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

franchesca

Travelled with family

10 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

22 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint

We had such a wonderful weekend getaway. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you so much.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana B., McDonough, GA

16 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property and very nice people. Will be coming back. Thank you for the hospitality.

Efficient

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen S.

7 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location for visiting Cumberland Family Island

Place was great. Clean, quiet, everything we needed. Check in was a bit confusing but I think it was the app, not the host. Really nice seafood and drinks just 5 minute walk away with a nice public pier nearby. Had a nice stay.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candi B., Pauline SC

2 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Just what we needed!! Great location

Beautifully decorated private guest suite. It was a perfect place for my husband and I. Everything was clean and ready when we arrived. The mini fridge and coffee maker were very convenient. It’s within walking distance to several restaurants, shops and the Cumberland Island ferry. We even ventured out to Amelia and Jekyll Islands. We would definitely stay there again!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessie V.

2 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet and quaint!

Being teachers and ending the school year, this vacation spot was just what we needed. The place was quiet and restful with a beautiful view from the balcony and was nestled into the small and quaint downtown of St.Mary’s. We also spent a day on Cumberland Island and loved how close we were to the ferry! Definitely recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

30 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Perfect spot to stay for a visit to Cumberland Island. Close to downtown, ferry and restaurants. Great view!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deidre C.

20 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely Wonderful!!

Loved the décor! Very quiet and private. Woke up to a rainbow the first morning looking out into a beautiful view of the marsh. Hosts were there to greet us and very pleasant to talk with. Excellent location. We biked to everything. Will definitely come back and stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W.

1 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Another great stay!!!

Loretta is amazing and she also has a wealth of local knowledge. Check in is as easy as it gets, the location of the property as well as the cleanliness put this rental far beyond anything else in the area. I am glad that Loretta continues to share her beautiful place on the river with the world. Thanks again Loretta for another great weekend in St. Marys!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

VICKI B.

29 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place

Easy to communicate with property and they were super nice. We would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve B.

19 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

A very nice place, we had a lovely time. So convenient to walk in to St. Mary's downtown/waterfront area.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

tracey K., Wall Township

28 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Pretty, close to town & comfortable

I enjoyed my stay, comfortable, clean and safe. Perfect place for me. Love the view and the pretty decor. Check in wasn't the simplest I've ever done but that was the only thing, other than that exceptional.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

lisa v.

23 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Romantic Getaway

Beautiful room and view, we loved staying there and the privacy it offered. We were visiting family, but also took some time to enjoy ourselves. We will definitely come back if we are in the area. Thanks so much for the experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

19 Mar 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

My family and I really enjoyed our stay at Loretta's place. The location was great for taking the ferry to Cumberland Island, just a few blocks away. The property was beautiful and felt very peaceful and secluded. The check-in process was easy and the room was super clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend her place if you are planning a trip to that area.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hollace R.

1 Feb 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

We needed to be close to the navy base….this location was perfect for us!! We were very happy with this property, beautiful views, it was quiet and the kids loved their own loft area!! Thank you

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

4 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Get Away

My husband and I enjoyed staying in this St Marys property. The views were breathtaking and the location was perfect! We enjoyed walking along the waterfront and throughout downtown! The space was charming and had everything we needed for our stay. The hosts were great to work with and very accommodating. We’d live to stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

29 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay

Loretta is a very lovely host. Beautiful scenery. My husband and I enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

16 Aug 2021

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room did not have a TV. The room did not have a microwave. The dorm frig makes a noise so loud we had to shut the door to try and sleep. The bed is very very hard and uncomfortable. My wife slept in the bathtub on blankets and I slept on an inflatable mattress I placed on top of the bed mattress. The room's HVAC unit would not cool the space until well after dark. It's 1/2 ton to small. It was 80 inside when we arrived and she knew we were coming. The door to the garage will not lock to keep people out. Someone could easily be waiting on you inside once you exit the steps from the room. The only door you can lock has a 1/2 inch space all the way around it. Easily able for anyone to break in when locked. The door to the balcony doesn't have blinds or curtains. Worth maybe $25.00 a night if you can sleep hot. Worst rip off I've every paid for and we travel a lot.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

26 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming

With a lovely view of the river, this private retreat was simply perfect. The town of St. Marys is awesome with great shops and restaurants. Having this peaceful place with its fabulous porch made our visit even more relaxing!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021