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The River Hut, A Charming 3-Bed 3 BA House and Bunk House with Deep Water Dock!

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Private Dock
Main House and Carport
Pull Out Couch
Interior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Townsend, GA
  • Patterson Island
  • Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Harris Neck
    ‪50 min drive‬
  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Futon

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

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About this property

The River Hut, A Charming 3-Bed 3 BA House and Bunk House with Deep Water Dock!

Private Deep Water Dock on the Sapelo River!

Your McIntosh adventure begins at this lovely river complex. The main house is approximately 1100 sq ft and features two bedrooms upstairs, each with queen beds. There is one full bathroom on the upper floor and another on the downstairs level. The 250 sqft “Bunk House” features a twin over full bunk bed, additional full mattress underneath and a futon in classic coastal style. There's a full bath, additional fridge and sink with plenty of space for guests to relax. The property features a total of 3 bathrooms with showers, as well as a cozy living room with a sofa bed.

Enjoy the superb views of the marsh and river from the tall bluff and dock on the Sapelo River. You’ll be visited by dolphins, coastal birds and see the local crabbers harvesting their catch. The Belleville boat ramp is just around the corner for guests wishing to bring their own boat to the property. Guests also enjoy waterfront dining at the nearby Fish Dock Restaurant or getting an on-site massage in the waterfront bunk house. Additional dining and entertainment can be found by land or sea at nearby towns of Darien and Shellman Bluff. 30-45 minutes away, explore Savannah, Brunswick, and St. Simons Island.

The property has a Generac whole house generator to ensure a comfortable stay should power unexpectedly go out. The dining table has a removable top that reveals a poker table for fun game nights. Additional features include recently upgraded HVAC, washing machine, dryer, and WiFi.

By Boat, explore Sapelo Island, St. Catherine’s Island, Blackbeard Island, and all the great beaches, fishing, and pristine wildlife in the area.

Property manager

Scott Richardson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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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

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Townsend

Located in Townsend, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Ashantilly Center and Fort King George Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge and Eulonia Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Townsend, GA

What's nearby

  • Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge - 37 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Harris Neck - 50 min drive - 35.5 km
  • Saint Simons Island Pier - 53 min drive - 63.9 km
  • Fort Stewart - 57 min drive - 60.3 km
  • King and Prince Golf Course - 70 min drive - 78.8 km

Getting around

  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Altman's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Fish Dock - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hunter's Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Shell Creek Seafood - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪JT's Pizza - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The River Hut, A Charming 3-Bed 3 BA House and Bunk House with Deep Water 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 The River Hut, A Charming 3-Bed 3 BA House and Bunk House with Deep Water Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River Hut, A Charming 3-Bed 3 BA House and Bunk House with Deep Water Dock!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The River Hut, A Charming 3-Bed 3 BA House and Bunk House with Deep Water Dock! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Eulonia Park, Seabreeze Island and Kittles Island. Ashantilly Center and Smallest Church in America are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

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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

Lori G.

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

Peaceful

Very cozy , clean . We really enjoyed our stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brice A.

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

Great house on the water

Nice little house with a cool bunk house right on the water. We really enjoyed hanging out on the dock and using the kayaks that are included with the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy R.

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

Fishing trip

Great location,good dock,home is great.fishing was good took us a couple days to figure the trout out. Had a great week thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Golf getaway

Unique and perfect setup for what we were looking for; golf getaway weekend with high school friends, we were looking for something casual and comfortable. Beautiful view of the river, close to the course, host was super-reaponsive, and, us being from the country, perfectly "not dancy" but nice. Great properrty!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina H.

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

Fishing Trip

Great communication with owner, responds quickly. Easy access for boat with dock
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

October trip.

This property was perfect for my family of 3. The home was very neat and clean. We spent most of our time on the dock, which was wonderful. The owner was very helpful and very responsive. You will not find a better value on VRBO for a waterfront home.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

J H.

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

Great place to stay

We booked this place right after hurricane Helene. Scott the host was not only upfront about the conditions of the house, but very responsive to any of our needs or updates that we needed to know about. The River Hut is awesome, and was the perfect setup for my family. We liked the main house but loved the bunk house as we could put our fishing poles out and watch them from inside. The dock was great, we caught tons of sheepshead, shrimp and a couple small sharks. If you're looking for an old sleepy fishing town then this is your place. Bring a cooler there's plenty of fresh seafood to take home. We will definitely be booking this place again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

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

I’ll be back…

I have an annual golf tournament at Sapelo Hammock. Always stayed at a friend’s condo on the course but he sold it. Not many options in Townsend that fit our needs so very happy I found this place and will short list it for next year. Scott was very responsive and quick to reply. Short drive to Sapelo Hammock. No issues with neighborhood or neighbors. Great experience all the way around.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean K.

Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Scott Richardson

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We live about an hour up the coast and want to enjoy and share this property and area with guests and friends.

Why they chose this property

The area is so casual and authentic. We purchased this property for the access to the water and dock. There aren’t many coastal areas left like this.

What makes this property unique

It’s all about the casual vibe and water access. Perfect for two families to enjoy a getaway, a guys fishing trip, or a ladies waterfront weekend to soak in some salt and sun…

Languages:

English

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