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Waterfront, 7 acres; Stunning Home on Coastal Tidal Marsh w/Private Dock

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Private dock leads to seemingly endless marsh. Brilliant for birdwatchers.
Come sit on the best screened in porch in GA! Sip your coffee with the sunrise.
Hang out with your favorite people in this cozy, restored 1 of a kind log cabin.
Primary bedroom is on main level featuring a king-sized bed + ensuite bathroom.
Adorable cabin on saltwater marsh with private dock sitting on 7 private acres.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8136.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Shellman Bluff, GA
  • Blackbeard Island Public Beach
  • Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Harris Neck
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Front Sitting Room

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

The Loft

1 Queen Bed

The Queen Room

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Waterfront, 7 acres; Stunning Home on Coastal Tidal Marsh w/Private Dock

Visit this peaceful Georgia cabin rental for a kind of quiet you didn’t know still existed, as you visit the last remaining stretch of undeveloped Georgia coast.

The only sound you’ll hear at this serene 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental in Shellman Bluff Georgia, is the breeze blowing through the Spanish moss on the oak trees that surround you.

Savor a coffee on the porch as you watch the sunrise before heading out to explore in kayaks using the private dock steps from the porch. Launch your own boat from nearby Shellman Bluff Fish Camp and tie up at your own private dock.

Smell the salt air mixed with the earthy aromas of the marsh. Take in the sunrise with a steaming hot cup of coffee on the best situated screened porch in Georgia.
Sit in wonder as Mother Nature constantly changes the artwork of light and wildlife with the ever-changing tides.

Catch your dinner off your own private dock: a bounty of blue crab, shrimp and fish.

At day’s end, look forward to a campfire under the stars and a delicious seafood dinner caught in your backyard.

Come experience the log cabin that a great love story built. We've lovingly restored this sweet space and call her, "Ms. Lou's Cabin," named in honor of her original owner.

There's not another home like this on the entire Georgia coast. So special, sitting on 7 private acres.

Spend your entire time on this one-of-a-kind property or go explore. This home is perfectly situated for day trips to Savannah, Tybee Island, Saint Simons, Brunswick and Jekyll Island.

Keep your calendar handy because this place ruins you quickly. Our guests don't seem to leave without first booking their next trip back.

We can't wait to see you at Ms. Lou's Cabin!

(One note: Because of the way the VRBO software works, this is listed as a 4 bedroom cabin. A better explainer: There are two dedicated bedrooms. One is downstairs with a king-sized bed. The other is upstairs and has two queen-sized beds. The other two sleep spaces are a loft and the front sitting room which turns into a private bedroom with the use of a sliding pocket door. Both of these spaces have fold out couches that transform into queen-sized beds. If you are looking for a cookie cutter McMansion this is not your place. If you crave quirky comfort and a one of a kind place, please come see us!)

Property manager

Daryn Kagan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
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Events

No events allowed
We are not interested in hosting loud parties.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
-GUEST 25 YEARS OF AGE OR OVER MUST BE PART OF PARTY STAYING ON PROPERTY AND MAKE CONTACT WITH THE HOST. -Person making reservation must be present.
-RESERVATION MUST REFLECT ACTUAL # OF GUESTS. ONLY OFFICIAL GUESTS ALLOWED. -FAILURE TO ADHERE WILL RESULT IN IMMEDIATE CANCELATION OF RESERVATION.
-No smoking in house or on screened-in porch. GUESTS WILL BE CHARGED FOR RESIDUAL SMOKE DAMAGE AND SMELL. -NO GUNFIRE ALLOWED ON PROPERTY.

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
Note from host: We are not interested in hosting loud parties.
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

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Seabrook Village and Fort Morris Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge and Harris Neck. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Shellman Bluff, GA

What's nearby

  • Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Smallest Church in America - 21 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Harris Neck - 28 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Fort Stewart - 55 min drive - 52.2 km
  • King and Prince Golf Course - 86 min drive - 89.0 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fish Dock - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Hunter's Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪JT's Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pelican Point Restaurant - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Old School Diner - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront, 7 acres; Stunning Home on Coastal Tidal Marsh w/Private Dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Waterfront, 7 acres; Stunning Home on Coastal Tidal Marsh w/Private Dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront, 7 acres; Stunning Home on Coastal Tidal Marsh w/Private Dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront, 7 acres; Stunning Home on Coastal Tidal Marsh w/Private Dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge, Smallest Church in America and Harris Neck. Geechee Kunda Cultural Arts Center and Museum and Eulonia Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett C.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Everything about our stay here exceeded expectations.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W.

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

Great place to relax

Beautiful and clean thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susie M.

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

Perfect restful stay

We had a lovely time at Miss Lou’s cottage. The cottage was perfect for our needs and we and our dog Banjo had the most relaxing and peaceful time. I could sit all day on that screened porch watching the tides and the birds. Appreciated the kayaks and fishing poles for our use and the house was immaculate. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

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

A little dose of paradise!

The house is wonderfully charming, the area is spectacular and the neighbors are the hosts-who are so kind and helpful! This place is so charming. It’s a special place with an unparalleled view. We saw dolphins in the marsh! It was lovely! It was secluded and so quiet it was almost disconcerting. You could actually feel the stress leaving your body when you turned down the driveway! We all loved it and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim V.

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

Beautiful views and charming house

Hosts are great to work with. Really good bird watching. Harris neck near by is worth a trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot H.

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

Magical getaway

The drive in through the spanish moss covered oaks and low lying palms was a perfect entrance to Ms. Lou’s cabin. Our Hosts were incredibly accommodating providing everything we needed and gave us local knowledge of the area. We trailered our boat and utilized Harris Neck state park boat landing to launch as well as a a fish camp less than 10 mins away that has a nice hoist and live bait. Our highlight of the trip was exploring around Blackbeard Island with our dogs and spotting a seal! We absolutely loved sitting by the fire and relaxing on the dock at the end of the day. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Home away from home but on a marsh

Exceptional remote location, cozy beds, warm sunlight, comfy screened in porch and majestic oaks make this property an excellent place to unwind and enjoy nature. The fire pit is perfection and the awesome hosts made sure everything was just right. Squeaky clean but without all the over the top rules that are becoming standard in the VRBO rental community this home let's you relax and enjoy without any stress. Perfect for unplugging and reconnecting with nature and family. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Peace & Serenity

Awesome stay for our whole family prior to going back to school. Daryn was aamazing and so helpful. We absolutely loved the house, the property, the location, and everything about our stay there. Highly recommend and will certainly go back sooner than later.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

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

Home to the marsh.

Not just a place to stay. It is a place to experience,to enjoy, to feel. Thanks to Daryn for the kind hospitality. My stay was everything I hoped it would be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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Away from it all

Wonderful hidden away oasis. The cabin is very well appointed with everything you may need and the surrounding landscape of the marsh seems to melt away the rush of the real world. A place to decompress completely with activities available if you choose to partake in them. I hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

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

Great get away spot with beautiful views!

This house is the perfect get away spot! The host was very welcoming and friendly! We had a great time enjoying the beautiful views and the kids had plenty of room outside to run and play. The house was decorated so cute and had all the essentials! If we are in the area again, we would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ms Lou’s Cabin

Beautiful property and home. It is exactly as listed and more. The owner was extremely nice and helpful. Loved all the personalized touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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Tidewater Heaven

It doesn't get any better. Everything was absolutely perfect. Super clean cabin and we loved the dock. We had super fun catching crabs. Internet was strong and reached to the dock. Everything we could possibly think of was available. Everything worked perfectly. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

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Restful Retreat

Great place if you like privacy and nature. Excellent crabbing right off the dock. Poor or no road signage, but learned our way around after a couple days. Good base for traveling to local attractions. Hire a guide if you want to explore the waterways, or fish.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

meredith g.

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Amazing Location

The location is incredible--right on the tidal marsh. From the house and dock, we saw amazing water birds. We even watched a dolphin splashing around right by the dock. We kayaked right from the dock on several days. It was also a great home base to make day trips to Savannah, Sapelo Island and Jekyll Island. Host was very communicative and made great recommendations for the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Patterson D.

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Marshland Beauty

We stayed here for three nights and loved it. We never left the property because it was so beautiful! We contemplated going over to the nature preserve nearby but we realized that the house we were staying in and surrounding land was just as beautiful! Watching the tides was my obsession and so many water birds. I’m a life long native Floridian who has never lived outside my state, but THIS was a whole new kind of beautiful. We will be back here! It’s in my heart and soul, this piece of land! We loved it…..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER L.

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Beautiful Experience

We loved our time at this beautiful house on the marsh. It is a wonderful setting, on the tidal marsh, and we enjoyed the constantly changing landscape and wildlife. The birds, the stars, and the quiet were such a pleasure. The screened in porch is so, so nice and the entire house is extremely comfortable. Absolutely anything that you need is provided. The house was spotless, and completely ready for us. Daryn was a wonderfully friendly, helpful. and accomodating host. We would love to come back and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vee P.

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Amazing retreat in spectacular nature

We had the most wonderful stay at Ms Lou’s cabin. The cabin was cozy and beautifully decorated, super clean and incredibly well stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen and bathrooms. We spend a lot of much-needed relaxing time at the cabin where we kayaked, played board games and caught crabs, but also visited the nearby nature reserve and saw tons of birds and gators. It’s easy to explore the golden islands on George’s coast from the location. Also loved our day trip to Savannah. Ms Daryn was very easy to communicate with and just wonderful in every way. We look forward to coming back again to enjoy the beauty, sunrise above the marsh, birds and complete quiet. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miles H.

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Tranquil and beautiful

We really enjoyed this property. It has a beautiful view of the marsh and the house is updated nicely and is very clean and comfortable. It has a great screen porch overlooking the marsh and also a nice dock with a picnic table. We rent houses frequently and found the bed and linens to be very comfortable. We love the Shellman Bluff area and often stay in this local for day trips to St Simons island for golf. It’s great to come back to such a peaceful retreat. The owner is very good at communicating quickly and made sure we had all we needed. Of the 5 or 6 places we’ve stayed in the area, this is a top choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

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A transcendent experience at Ms. Lou's

It’s difficult to fully articulate what a transcendent experience I had at Ms. Lou’s this past long weekend. The house is charming, the views from every angle are so engaging; I just stared and stared, trying to take mental photos to thumb through at home when I'm sucked back into the maelstrom of real life . I think I loved the back screened porch the most; the perfect place to just sit quietly under the fan, watching the gently undulating Spanish moss in the live oaks in front of the cabin, the graceful egrets and cormorants flying in and out of the marsh, listening to each bird’s unique sound. I was easily able to lay down all the stress and worries that haunt so many of us in our daily lives and feel truly at peace. I honestly think that if I could just sit on the dock and watch the sun glinting off the Spartina grass and the inexorable movement of the tidal creek every day for the rest of my life, I'd be a contented person. Thanks Daryn for sharing your special place with us and allowing me that bliss!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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Perfect Plan B!

My family (my Dad, Stepmom, Husband, myself, and our two daughters—8 & 10), go away every fall—typically to the mountains in Western North Carolina. Unfortunately, that area was devastated by Hurricane Helene. That is when I stumbled upon last minute availability at Ms. Lou’s Cabin. It’s tough to please people from aged 8 to 68! I never thought a marsh could be so beautiful. We enjoyed gorgeous sunrises, fishing (with poles provided), kayaked (with kayaks provided), and enjoyed the quiet family time. We also ventured to Jekyll Island and Savannah, which are both very doable (about an hour) day trips. The property is amazingly clean, and comfortable. Small things that made it stand out from other stays we have done were personalized directions, super simple check out without a list of chores to end your getaway and, recommendations specific to our family. Daryn was a great, extremely responsive host despiste being out of town during our stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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Perfect!

I couldn't ask for a better place to stay while I was in the Savannah area. The home itself was cozy, clean and well equipped - and had SPECTACULAR VIEWS from every room! I spent almost all of my time on the pier, exploring the property or watching wildlife. So many birds! The sunrises were breathtaking. I recommend eating breakfast on the pier, but if weather is bad, the screened in porch is a great backup. There is plenty to do as a solo traveler or if travelling with family (kayaks, games, fire pits, swings, etc.). Daryn was an amazing host. She answered all of my many questions in preparation for arrival and continued to communicate and offer guidance on places to visit in the area. If you are looking for a quiet getaway where you want to be surrounded by the natural beauty and soundtrack of the marshes of coastal Georgia, look no further. MsLousCabin is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nadia K.

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Wow! Wow! Wow!

What a special place. The house is well appointed and exactly as described. There was plenty of room for our family of four plus my mother to enjoy and relax. The house is more than comfortable, clean, and Daryn is easy to communicate with and responsive. But really what makes this place special is it's amazing location along the marsh. It felt like we were able to transport ourselves to a different time. Our kids got to crab and fish along the dock and spent hours on the giant swing. We enjoyed evenings of smores by the campfire and a place to really soak in each other and the surrounding beauty of the marsh. There are kayaks at the house to explore further, even though our kids got a little nervous at the mention of crocodiles! We also spent a day out on the water with Captain Carlton Sawyer - a special day to explore the coast with someone who knew the history and every person in the county! In addition, we got to see more than 60 dolphins! This is the perfect place for the perfect trip to truly get away from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

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Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

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Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Daryn Kagan

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We ran away from the big city at the height of COVID. We came for two days and like the locals say, "This place ruined us." We now can't imagine living anywhere else in the world. The quiet, the beauty, the undeveloped land, the marsh is a world away from hectic big city life. We feel like we're keeping the biggest secret. We love sharing this property with people who didn't realize such a treasure could still exist only an hour from the Savannah airport, 4 hours from Atlanta, less than 2 hours from Jacksonville.

Why they chose this property

There is no place like this on the Georgia Coast! The immense beauty of the tidal saltwater marsh. And the quiet! We didn't know quiet like this still existed. Sure, you'll hear the marsh hens laughing at you, the gurgle of the marsh itself, the breeze rippling through the huge oak trees and Spanish moss, but that is it. You can't even hear road noise from this special place.

Each level of the marsh tide brings different wildlife. It's like Mother Nature is constantly changing out her artwork.

During summer months we are gifted with a breeze off the Atlantic Ocean that can cool things off by 10-15 degrees. It's absolutely magic.

Every time we are here it feels like such a treat, like a step back in time, a chance to see paradise before they paved it and put up a parking lot.

What makes this property unique

There simply is no property like this on the entire Georgia Coast. Come enjoy this lovingly restored log cabin that sits on 7 private acres. The screened in porch is the best place in the state to catch the sunrise. The private dock is perfect for end of day Magic Hour, fishing, crabbing, birding, clear thinking.

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