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Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town.

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Exterior
Front entrance
Front view
Large wrap around porch.
Wrap around porch. Perfect place for your morning coffee or evening dinner.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Down Stairs Twinn

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Master

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Down Stairs Twinn

Toilet · Shower only

Master bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town.

Beautifully restored circa 1807 home in the heart of the Saint Marys Historic District. This home, known as the cannonball home was originally a study for Horace Pratt, the minister of the first Presbyterian Church in Saint Marys and was located on the Orange Hall property. The home was hit with a cannonball during the Civil War and the damage is still seen today! This historic home has a traditional wrap around porch and 12 foot ceilings.

A lovey and short .3 mile walk from the home and you are at St. Marys Howard Gilman Memorial Waterfront Park, divine Saint Mary's Seafood river front restaurants, Knuckleheads Kayak Adventures, the ferry to Cumberland Island, and more.


Property manager

Janice Holtclaw or Debbie Britt
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
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Check with owner for party and event information.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is only allowed out side the home

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 39
Note from host: Check with owner for party and event information.
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

St. Marys

Located in St. Marys, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. St. Marys Railroad Museum and Fort Clinch State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cumberland Island Ferry and Club at Osprey Cove. Howard Peeple's Park and Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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St. Marys, GA

What's nearby

  • St. Marys Welcome Center - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
  • St. Marys Submarine Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Cumberland Island Ferry - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay - 14 min drive - 11.1 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 Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town. located?

Located in the heart of St. Marys, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. Marys Welcome Center, Cumberland Island National Seashore and St. Marys Submarine Museum. Cumberland Island Ferry and Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

tracey b.

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

historical st.marys home

Delightful and pleasant stay relaxing and quaint walk to the St.Marys pier areas. Market within walking distance very appreciative, Park near Oak Cemetary area a great place to sit with our dog and loved the Memory Bricks of all the Tributes. Cracken & Riverside were faves food wise and the new Divine store was a nostalgia delight.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Girls Weekend

This was our first trip to St. Marys The property was clean, beautiful, and location was perfect. We walked to restaurants, enjoyed guided tours of the town both by walking and kayaking the St. Marys River. The Ferry to Cumberland Island was within walking distance as well and what a wonderful day hiking we had there as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina Y.

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

Second Annual Girls Get-Away

Once again, we enjoyed our stay in the historic Cannonball House. The house is roomy and comfortable. St. Mary’s and the residents are charming and welcoming. We will definitely rent this place for our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

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

Last minute save

Family was coming to town and I was sick. Last minute decision to rent them a house and the landlord was great to deal with. They extended their stay a day and that was simple too. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

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

Great place

Nice historic house in a great neighborhood real close to downtown. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Great Home and Owner

Very much enjoyed our stay. Lots of room, historic home, close to downtown. Owner very friendly and easy to work with!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
THE CANNONBALL IS PERFECT FOR A STAY INST. MARY'S
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

david m.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

LISA T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Corinne R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls getaway

Host was very nice and home was big and lovely but not as clean as We would have liked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

The Cannonball House

This home is so beautiful. Modern amenities in the bathrooms and kitchen but the preserved charm of an historic house!!! Beautiful decor throughout the house!!! The wrap around front porch was just lovely to sit on!! The first day there was an AC issue upstairs but the hosts were there immediately to remedy the problem. It’s located on a quiet street but close enough to walk to the downtown area to explore! I only live 30 miles from this location but will be booking again for future events that bring me to St Mary’s!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

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

Who doesn’t love a little history?

We found the place where the cannonball hit! We had help from the owner of course but nonetheless it was a great topic of conversation! My daughter lives nearby and I dearly love St. Mary’s so why not make a vacation of it and get to visit her and her family right? Each bedroom has its own bathroom which is so convenient! The girls ages 4 and 5 had a blast checking out all the hiding places and the adults enjoyed the wide open spaces for conversations while the cooking was going on. Convenient to Cottle and Gunn (a must visit ) and everything else this house was awesome for our annual trip! We enjoyed our time at the Cannonball House!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina Y.

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

Birthday Trip

The Cannonball House was just perfect for our group. It was a perfect location. We were comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting on the porch at night. The property manager was easy to work with and answered all of our questions promptly. We will definitely stay in this beautiful home when we visit St. Mary's again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANICE B.

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

Love St. Marys

Love the location. Such a wonderful and lovely historic home. My family enjoyed sitting out on the porch and listening to the birds every morning! The host made sure we had everything needed to start our vacation off well!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore L.

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

Spring break

Had a nice relaxing visit. Very nice town to visit had some great places eat. Enjoyed playing golf at one of the near by courses. My wife liked the shopping in the area. The house was very unique and comfortable. We had everything we needed. Debbie was very accommodating and I would recommend this rental to anyone. Loved the porch
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

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

Great stay in St. Mary's

Beautiful historic property. We loved how it was decorated. You could feel the history but at the same time it was nicely updated and very comfortable. It had everything we needed and it was very close to the ferry and downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

April O.

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

Beautiful place and beautiful area

Well kept up historical house. Comfortable beds. Lovely porch. More space than we could ever use.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven N., LaPorte

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

Peaceful neighborhood

Lovely home. Great location to historic downtown and restaurants. Loved the front porch.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful old house. Well maintained and great location. Spacious would be an understatement. Lots of character.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Markus B.

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

Labor day weekend 2023

We really liked the cannonball house with its historic interior, modern kitchen and location. The porch is awesone and we had a grest contact to the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Nice House and Neighborhood

House was comfortable and conveniently located.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

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

Great home

This was a fantastic place to stay. Very convenient to restaurants and water front. House is big with so much history, everywhere you looked there was something else to see. Host was great with communication, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee W., Eustis, Florida

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

In the heart of St. Marys

We had a wonderful stay!! The hosts were very accommodating and communicative. The house is lovely and super cool, unique lay-out. Great location!! We will definitely be back to stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer y.

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

Book club friends weekend

The Cannon Ball House was the perfect location to walk all of beautiful St Marys. The house was very comfortable and spacious. Perfect for our group of 6.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Janice Holtclaw or Debbie Britt

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English

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