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Mermaid Cottage in Beautiful Downtown St Marys GA- Gateway to Cumberland Island

Holiday home in St. Marys with kitchen and patio

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Cozy and quiet.
Living area
Living area
Room
Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 381.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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St Marys, GA
  • Place, St. Marys Welcome Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Cumberland Island Ferry
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Mermaid Cottage in Beautiful Downtown St Marys GA- Gateway to Cumberland Island

202 West Hall Street. 845 square ft Coastal Cottage. Completely Remodeled, good as new. Beautiful, Coastal Casual Design. Queen MB, LR and Sitting area, great for relaxing with a book or just visiting.
DR, fully set-up kitchen for cooking, with Breakfast Bar. Washer -Dryer. Grill. Just blocks away you can Rent a Golf cart for touring our beautiful, quaint fishing type village.
Located 7 blocks from the Beautiful Waterfront.
Kayak and Bicycle rentals available downtown by the Boat Ramp at Knuckleheads.
Fishing Charters:
Salt Grass Charters
Justin Paulk
Tripp Lang Charters
Lo-Jo Charters
Josh Stover
St Marys is the Gateway to Cumberland Island. Ferry available downtown St Marys.
Museums, community Theater, Great Restaurants with Local Seafood.
short distance to Jekyll Island, Saint Simons Island and Fernandina Beach Fl, all great Day trips
WIFI/CABLE TV
NON SMOKING
WHEEL CHAIR INACCESSIBLE
CK IN: 3:00 PM
CK OUT: 11:00 AM

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pet fee is non refundable
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
dogs only with pet charge of $50 per dog

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

St. Marys

Located in St. Marys, this holiday home is in the city centre. Cumberland Island Ferry and Club at Osprey Cove are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Shoppes At Amelia Concourse and Palmetto Walk Shopping Village. St. Marys Railroad Museum and Howard Peeple's 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 - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • St. Marys Submarine Museum - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cumberland Island Ferry - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brackish Beer Company - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Pirate's Point Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Mermaid Cottage in Beautiful Downtown St Marys GA- Gateway to Cumberland Island pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Mermaid Cottage in Beautiful Downtown St Marys GA- Gateway to Cumberland Island?

As of 1 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mermaid Cottage in Beautiful Downtown St Marys GA- Gateway to Cumberland Island on 5 November 2025 start from NZ$314.72, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Mermaid Cottage in Beautiful Downtown St Marys GA- Gateway to Cumberland Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mermaid Cottage in Beautiful Downtown St Marys GA- Gateway to Cumberland Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mermaid Cottage in Beautiful Downtown St Marys GA- Gateway to Cumberland Island located?

Located in the heart of St. Marys, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of St. Marys Railroad Museum, St. Marys Welcome Center and Cumberland Island National Seashore. St. Marys Submarine Museum and Howard Gilman Waterfront Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 203 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 225 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Great place

We had a great stay. Beautiful home. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilton M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A song should be composed for this delightful cottage.All aspects of our stay were excellent. AC worked wonderfully in high heat and humidity periods. When we thought we needed something we opened a cupboard or closet and there it was. My daily walk was from the cottage to the St Marys waterfront and back.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kati M.

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

Mermaid paradise!

Super cute house! Loved the location, was able to take my dogs on a great walk and had room in the backyard for the them to relax. Contact with host was quick and prompt if needed. Had everything you may have needed for my fur babies which I appreciated so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim T.

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

Great Place to stay.

I really liked my stay at The Mermaid Cottage. Its well decorated. And is in close proximity to a few fun places for dinner, and shopping. St Marys was a fun quite town.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

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

Nice getaway in an amazing area

Very nice small cottage to get away for a long weekend in a truly ideal setting. St Mary's is a place where time stopped and the natural beauty is amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanta C.

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

Great comfortable stay

The property was quiet, clean and comfortable in a quiet convenient location. We would stay again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig M., Fife, Scotland

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

Ideal quiet cottage

In a quiet, historic neighborhood with all amenities on the doorstep. Cottage had everything required for a home from home vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne F.

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

Very cute cottage!

Thick cottage was the perfect size and much better than a hotel. Very close to everything. We enjoyed our stay. The only thing missing is a full length mirror. Still perfectly charming ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Mermaid cottage

The cottage had a strong smell of cleaning solution. Even when we got home our bags smelled. When we got there the grass was tall leading the the door Fairly clean except the bathroom shower was not maintained. Did not appear clean around the floor and caulking. The shower was very small We don’t feel that it was price appropriate. There also added charges. Would not recommend this place to stay I did not take pictures. I am already home. We left early
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Denise S.

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

Quiet time

The decor is fun and amazing. They have included anything you could possibly need and more! The manager responds quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

melissa b.

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

Mermaid Cottage

We have stayed here several times and loved it just as much this visit! Close to everything . Neighborhood is quiet. Everything you need for comfortable getaway .
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

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

Perfect place to visit!

The Mermaid cottage was perfect for my stopping point on my way to Florida. Next time I plan to stay longer because the town of St Mary's was so wonderful and full of great shops and restaurants. I would also like to visit the Island. The owner was great and easy to get ahold of. Cottage was very comfortable, clean and peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Perfect Little Cottage

The Merry Mermaid Cottage was a cozy, quiet, well-equipped, and nicely decorated bungalow. The quiet neighborhood and the easy walk to the downtown area of St. Marys made for an enjoyable three day getaway. The owner - Barbara - was easy to contact, pleasant, and most accommodating. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Get away from the rat race

The cottage and the whole town is just what the doctor ordered. The cottage is just beautifully decorated and the area is so quite. We fell in love with the town and the people. Wonderful responsive host and the is clean and minutes from the ferry. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

Cozy Cottage

Very cozy and well appointed. Shower could use updating since it is the only one.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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

Very nice/great value

The cottage is in great shape and the listing is accurate. The kitchen was well supplied and provisioned. There was even a welcome gift bottle of wine.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M., Newberry, FL (Gainesville)

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

Cute and comfortable cottage

This is our 2nd visit with our dogs. It’s perfect for us and has a fenced yard. I highly recommend it for your visit to St. Mary’s. Barbara is a great host. She’s friendly and responds immediately to questions.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tess M.

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

Pleasant

Very good!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna D., Greeneville, TN USA

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

Home Away from Home

This was our first VRBO rental. I could not have been happier with the location and special attention I felt like we received. The owner went the extra mile to make sure I had all the things I requested, including fresh flowers in all the rooms for us. She accommodated every whim and I fell in LOVE with St. Mary’s!! (Thank you so much Barbara!)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Cute Cottage in Excellent Location in Saint Marys, Georgia

Mermaid Cottage is in an excellent location to walk Historic Saint Marys. It’s such a cute and charmingly decorated beachy cottage in a quiet neighborhood, and we instantly felt welcomed and at home. Barbara was excellent with her communication. She even personally called us to make sure the cottage was cleaned in time for our arrival, which we really appreciated since we almost missed our booked arrival date. What a special surprise the bottle of wine was for our Birthday celebration. We loved our historic tours with Molly on Cumberland Island and in Saint Marys.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Carol B.

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

harming Getaway with Room for the Pups to Play

Absolutely! Here's a longer version that keeps your tone and adds more detail without sounding too formal:---We had a wonderful stay at the Merry Mermaid Cottage in St. Marys, GA! The location couldn’t have been better—tucked away in a quiet neighborhood but still close to the waterfront, restaurants, and everything we wanted to explore in town. The house itself was comfortable and welcoming, with a cozy vibe that made it easy to settle in and relax. One of the things we loved most was that we could bring our pups along for the trip. Finding pet-friendly places that are truly *pet-friendly* can be tough, but this place nailed it. The fenced-in yard was perfect for them to run and play safely, and they were just as happy to be there as we were.The cottage had everything we needed—comfortable beds, a well-equipped kitchen, and cute beachy decor that added to the charm. That said, we do think the home could use a bit of a refresh. Some areas were showing signs of wear and could benefit from a deeper cleaning or light updates. Nothing major, but a few touch-ups here and there would really bring the place back to its full potential.All in all, it was a great stay. The location, pet-friendly yard, and relaxing atmosphere made it a memorable getaway for us and our furry family members. We'd absolutely consider staying again on our next trip to the area!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor G., Ossett

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

Fabulous

We have stayed in many places in St. Marys and this is now our new favourite. For the price, you won't get any better. Mermaid Cottage is very quirky, tastefully decorated and very comfortable. We had 2 lovely weeks here and wouldn't hesitate to return. We actually tried to book again but the place is fully booked when we wanted to return next year! The only addition I could suggest would be a set of sharp knives and some drinking glasses - we found plenty of wine glasses but only 2 drinking glasses. However, this did not spoil our stay at all and is only a minor suggestion. Barbara was an attentive host and I am sure, if we had needed anything, she would have helped us out. We do hope we can return some time in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L., Boiling Springs, SC

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

This is SUCH a winner

Hello to all my fellow travel-in-comfort friends! Simply put, The Merry Mermaid experienced in person is even better than it is in the pictures - and I thought it was amazing and wonderful in the pictures. The neighborhood is all large lots with charming cottages. Very walk-able. The house itself is carefully renovated and decorated beautifully (without being overwhelming or crowded). I was traveling under a timeline - this was just an overnight stay. But, in the future, I will make this drive frequently. I intend to to plan my travels so I can stay at Merry Mermaid and enjoy exploring St Marys. I whole-heartedly say, if the size is right for you, and if the cottage/location appeals, then I recommend this without reservation. PS Barbara is delightful and very dedicated to making sure her guests have a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

John U., Greer, South Carolina

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

Great location to downtown waterfront

We walked from the house to downtown which was nice. The house has a strong AC which you need most of the year in southern GA. They also provided cable TV that not everyone does anymore. I would upgrade the TV to a smart TV. TCL Roku TV is what we use in our STR's. I agree with the others about it being time to replace the mattress. Rain at night is noisy as there are metal window overhangs that the rain hits and makes it difficult to sleep. There are nice stainless appliances but no ice maker. The fenced yard is nice if you're bringing your pet. The front porch deck has a weak spot that will need to be addressed in the near future. The few issue we had could be easily fixed. It met all our needs and I would recommend the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious, quiet. Great back deck and yard. Well stocked kitchen and bath. Area information provided. Very convenient to downtown/waterfront—-walkable or bikeable. We would definitely recommend it and would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Ryan Harris

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Publisher of St. Marys Magazine, Barbara Ryan has been in love with St. Marys since she moved here in 2004. She is the founder and director of St. Marys Little Theatre and writes many of the plays performed at the local theatre.

Why they chose this property

Great location for exploring downtown historic St. Marys and catching the ferry to Cumberland Island. Ultra clean and beautifully theme decorated. All the niceties of home.

What makes this property unique

Complimentary Bottle of Wine
Bottled water
full kitchen
washer and dryer
wifi

Languages:

English

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