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Cozy Norris Cottage in downtown St. Marys~walk to Cumberland Is ferry~King bed

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Front entrance to cottage with seating to enjoy a morning coffee or evening chat
Enjoy your meals or play some games out on the screen porch
Comfortable king size bed in master to relax in after a day exploring the area.
Cozy dining nook for indoor meals.
Full-size bunk beds both top and bottom in second bedroom.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 581.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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St. Marys, GA
  • St. Marys Welcome Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Cumberland Island Ferry
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Second bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Norris Cottage in downtown St. Marys~walk to Cumberland Is ferry~King bed

Fall is one of the best times to visit St. Marys! Cozy Norris Cottage is located in historic downtown St. Mary’s, just five blocks from the riverfront area with restaurants, shops, museums, and the ferry to Cumberland Island National Seashore all within walking distance.
Not planning a trip out to Cumberland? How about a day trip to Jekyll and St Simon Islands to the north? Or Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville, or St. Augustine to the south? Don’t forget about the Okefenokee Swamp just an hour to our west.
And if you have a loved one stationed at Kings Bay, then this is the place to stay while visiting.


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 sized bed, a cozy reading chair, a Roku TV, and it’s own en-suite master bathroom with double vanity and walk-in shower. The second bedroom has full sized bunk beds and it’s 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 screened 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. Mary’s. ———————————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.

Property manager

Eileen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No crib -have a pack-n-play available on request.
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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
Due to severe allergies in family member, no pet policy is firm. You will be asked to leave immediately and charged extra cleaning fee if pet present
No smoking on premises (loved one whose asthma is triggered by smoke). If noted, you will be asked to leave and charged additional cleaning fee.
If stay is more than 14 days, there will be a required mid stay clean for an additional $70.

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 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 outdoor lighting

About the area

St. Marys

Located in St. Marys, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. St. Marys Railroad Museum and Fort Clinch State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cumberland Island National Seashore and Crooked River State Park. Howard Peeple's Park and Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St. Marys, GA

What's nearby

  • St. Marys Welcome Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cumberland Island Ferry - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • St. Marys Submarine Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay - 14 min drive - 11.0 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brackish Beer Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pirates Point Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Norris Cottage in downtown St. Marys~walk to Cumberland Is ferry~King bed pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Norris Cottage in downtown St. Marys~walk to Cumberland Is ferry~King bed?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Norris Cottage in downtown St. Marys~walk to Cumberland Is ferry~King bed?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Norris Cottage in downtown St. Marys~walk to Cumberland Is ferry~King bed located?

Located in the heart of St. Marys, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of St. Marys Welcome Center, Cumberland Island Ferry and Cumberland Island National Seashore. Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center and St. Marys Submarine Museum are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

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

Excellent stay

The home is one of the most fully equipped ones we have enjoyed. Very thoughtful and abundant additions to make our stay most comfortable. The owner was a pleasure to communicate with during and before our stay. We would certainly chose to stay here again if possible!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a fantastic stay at Cozy Norris Cottage! The house was so cute, clean and comfortable. All the little touches in the house made us feel so welcomed and pampered. Enjoyed our day at Cumberland Island. Eileen was an excellent host and was very responsive. We all enjoyed our coffee sitting in the screened in porch. The squirrels and little lizards in the yard put on a show fir us! The Keurig coffeemaker and assorted coffees were convenient and easy. Thank you so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara T.

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

Short but sweet

This is a lovely cottage decorated beautifully. I would prefer a drip coffeemaker. The cottage has practically everything you need. We will definitely be going back with our coffeemaker.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

thomas m.

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

St Mary's visit

Overall good. Great weather and golf. Cozy but non paved drive and black sand was messy. Good convenient restaurants. Nice quite safe town,
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Norris St Cottage

We stayed at the Norris cottage for 5 nights and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The town of St Mary’s was charming. Cumberland Island on Okefenoke Swamp were really fun to visit. The cottage was just as advertised and perfect for us. It was clean, quiet, the kitchen was well stocked, bathrooms were nice and beds were comfortable. For the price, it exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

GA business

The home was perfect for our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

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

St. Mary's cottage

The cottage was lovely...very nice furnishings and finishes. The host provided area information ahead of time. Everything we might need was thoughtfully provided...even a drawer of "in case you forgot something" items. We saw "wildlife" in the yard: cardinals, woodpeckers and blue jays. The cottage is in a quiet neighbohood but close to the shops and restaurants along the waterfront. The screened back porch would have been lovely to spend time on, had the weather not been unseasonably cold and rainy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S., Ashland Virginia

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

A Peaceful Cute Retreat

The Norris Cottage is a wonderful place to stay in Saint Mary's. The cottage is amazingly clean and well appointed. Eileen is a gracious host who responds quickly to any question or request. She has made sure the cottage has just about everything you would need and sometimes even things you may not have thought you would need to enjoy your stay in Saint Mary's. We believe you will enjoy the cottage as much as we did. We hope you will choose this as your temporary home when you visit the area.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

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

relax

Nice property. Great location for us near the salt marshes
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Comfortable and nicely located home

Norris cottage was clean and comfortable. The home was well appointed and laid out well. We really enjoyed our stay and highly recommend Eileen and Norris cottage. It was conveniently located within walking distance to the downtown area bars and restaurants. We will stay here again when we’re back in town. Dan and Sherry
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

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

The Perfect Cottage

Highly recommend staying at this cottage. The owner is very helpful and provides clear communications. It is Conveniently located, well appointed with everything you need! Beds are very comfy and entire cottage is exceptionally clean. The screened porch is so inviting and most difficult to leave. Looking forward to staying again at this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just what we were looking for. Simple, clean and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Retired T.

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

Great St. Mary's Getaway

We realky enjoyed our time on Norris Street. The cottage met all our needs and met our high expectations. It was clean, comfortable and well stocked. The linens and towels were of high quality. Great communications with the host. Location to downtown was very convenient. We would stay at this cottage again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Fantastic place in this quaint town

Great stay in St Mary’s in this awesome cottage with a fantastic host. No details missed and great communication. Rent it, you will enjoy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika R., Atlanta, GA

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

Perfect Little Paradise!

Norris Cottage was absolutely perfect for our brother-sister getaway! The cottage was very clean, quiet and exceptionally comfortable. Each bedroom has its own full bathroom, which gave us our own private bedroom/bathroom space. Our favorite part of the cottage was the spacious screened in porch. We spent a lazy late Sunday afternoon chatting and putting together a puzzle after a morning trip to Amelia Island. It is an easy walk to restaurants, live music, waterfront park and the Cumberland Island Ferry. We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

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

Perfect place to relax

Norris Cottage is the perfect place to relax after a busy day on Cumberland Island. The spacious, open house is designed for a family. One bedroom has full-size bunk beds and an adjoining bathroom; second bedroom has a king-sized bed with adjoining master bathroom and there is a hall half bath. All the beds are comfortable. Thick towels and soft sheets. The house is spotlessly clean. Bright, seashore décor, wood floors, and a sunny dining area. The kitchen is fully equipped with high-end pots and pans, plastic dishes for young children, frozen beer mugs in the freezer, and even includes a rice cooker. Top of the line appliances and clothes washer and dryer. Everything is provided for a relaxing stay: two beach bikes and helmets, insulated bags to bring a picnic to the beach, and even insect repellent. The cottage is behind the main house, with parking next to the cottage. The neighborhood is quiet. At night all you hear is the wind. Communication with the host was excellent. Eileen sent links to information about a day trip to Cumberland Island and area restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael N., Dayton, OH

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

Better than advertised!

We rent properties several times a year on VRBO and, I have to say, this property was one of our favorites so far! The house was immaculate. I cooked several times and the kitchen was large and well stocked with cookware. The back porch was even nicer than it appears in the photos! It was a short walk to the ferry and the road we walked along to get there had virtually no traffic. It was quiet at night, which is always appreciated. We very much look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M., HIXSON

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

Sweet little cottage retreat!

It's the details that make this cottage special. From the fully stocked coffee bar to the cute beach bikes, Eileen really thought of everything. There was even bug spray on the back porch. It was also very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed exploring St. Mary's by bike, taking the ferry to Cumberland Island, and hitting Fernandina Beach. It was a low key, quiet, peaceful week. We slept in, ate great dinners, and relaxed.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed F.

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

Great stay in St. Mary's

This property was a perfect fit for my wife and I. It was VERY clean and comfortable and plenty of space. Loved the outside screened back porch and the ability to park right in front of the house. Great location. Walking distance to the downtown historic area. Would highly recommend staying here if you visit St. Mary's.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Ideal location, terrific host!

The Norris St. Cottage is a gem! It’s the ideal location a couple blocks off the main street, so it’s close to everything but nice and quiet. The cottage is roomy and immaculately clean. It’s well stocked with paper goods, kitchen utensils and appliances, and linens. And the host is friendly and responsive; we had great communication before, during and after our stay. We will definitely book this property again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Eileen

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Why they chose this property

I fell in love with St. Marys during a visit for a day trip out to Cumberland Island. In 2021, I found and fell in love with Norris Cottage. I hope it will someday be my retirement home. But in the meantime, I hope you enjoy staying here and fall in love with St. Marys just like I did.

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