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4 Blocks From Waterfront & Downtown Dining - Pet/Pup Friendly + 2 Adult Bikes

Cottage in St. Marys with kitchen and patio

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You have arrived at Green House Cottage. Welcome.
And, the entrance to the Green House courtyard.
Picture this! A creative idea to provide great views inside and out.
The private courtyard for you and if he or she joins you, your pup.
Relax in the living room.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, St. Marys Welcome Center
  • Place, Cumberland Island Ferry
  • Place, Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 Blocks From Waterfront & Downtown Dining - Pet/Pup Friendly + 2 Adult Bikes

The Cumberland Island ferry may be back in operation. Visit the National Park Service (NPS) site for further information. Ferry operation is subject to change.

There are many wonderful VRBO properties in beautiful St. Marys. By now you probably have checked out the many vacation properties listed on the St. Marys VRBO site. Here are a few things that set our property apart from other local properties.

- Value – With 2 private bedrooms and a large family room, couples or families can vacation at a very affordable price.
- Pet Friendly – Dogs/pups are welcome. There is a one-time $25 fee per dog. . This excludes ADA Compliant Service Dogs. Two (2) dog limit. Please note only dogs are allowed (no cats or other pets).
- More Value - With a fully equipped kitchen and outdoor grill you can choose to “dine in” with your family and friends perhaps making your vacation more affordable.

The quaintness of historic downtown St. Marys surrounds you when you stay at Green House Cottage. The waterfront is only a few blocks away with a peaceful waterfront park. Restaurants and coffee shops are nearby as well. Enjoy walks down streets that date back to the 1700's. On Saturday mornings, stroll down to the waterfront between 9 AM and 1 PM and buy goodies at the outdoor market. On certain holidays, come enjoy local festival at its best. A ferry ride to beautiful Cumberland Island is both picturesque and educational. Tickets can be purchased at the waterfront. Be sure to make you reservations well before you arrive. Here is the Internet site you can visit http://www.nps.gov/cuis/index.htm
And, if you are bringing your boat you will find two launching ramps nearby and ample on-site parking at Green House Cottage.

You will have the comforts of home right at your fingertips at Greenhouse Cottage. Roomy living area and kitchen are centrally located inside the Cottage, with two small/cozy bedrooms off to each side of the living area. Wireless internet, 46" HD TV and Blu Ray DVD,

Kitchen is well equipped with free-standing stove/microwave, dishwasher, and refrigerator. All your cooking needs are provided, including cookware, serve ware, dishes and flatware and a gas grill. Mr. Coffee maker and Kuerig and blender are also provided. Stackable washer/dryer.

The living area has comfortable seating with HD flat screen television. All floors are ceramic tiled. A bedroom located at the front of the house has two twin beds, while the back bedroom has a pillow top queen bed. The bathroom is equipped with a small apartment size shower only.
As you venture out the rear door to the Cottage, you will find an enclosed courtyard with deck and walkway. Enjoy your morning coffee while relaxing in the private outdoor area, or maybe a nice meal and a little sun as well. And, if your four-legged friend joins you he or she will enjoy a secure fully fenced environment.
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Green House Cottage is a place you will want to visit again and again. We look forward to seeing you soon.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
See Property Description for details.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets: Two dog limit. $30.00 one-time pet fee per dog. Note only dogs are allowed (no cats or other pets). We reserve the right to approve pets.

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Marys

Located in St. Marys, this cottage is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cumberland Island National Seashore and Crooked River State Park, while St. Marys Submarine Museum and St. Marys Railroad Museum are cultural highlights. Howard Peeple's Park and Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, power boating and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
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St. Marys, GA

What's nearby

  • St. Marys Welcome Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cumberland Island Ferry - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • St. Marys Submarine Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay - 9 min drive - 9.8 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brackish Beer Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Point Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Blocks From Waterfront & Downtown Dining - Pet/Pup Friendly + 2 Adult Bikes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 4 Blocks From Waterfront & Downtown Dining - Pet/Pup Friendly + 2 Adult Bikes?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Blocks From Waterfront & Downtown Dining - Pet/Pup Friendly + 2 Adult Bikes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 Blocks From Waterfront & Downtown Dining - Pet/Pup Friendly + 2 Adult Bikes located?

Located in the heart of St. Marys, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of St. Marys Welcome Center, Cumberland Island National Seashore and St. Marys Submarine Museum. Cumberland Island Ferry and Howard Gilman Waterfront Park 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. 232 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 251 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason & Steph W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed coastal cottage in great proximity to the waterfront, restaurants, and shops. The owner was on top of communication, and very thoughtful. Great place to bring your doggos too- we will bring ours next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobster

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal for Pets, tile floors, small area rugs that can be rolled up easily, just in case. Great location, walk to downtown. Quiet friendly/safe neighborhood. Plenty of parking right at the front door. Great waterfront park within walking distance along with a nice/marsh view restaurant. "Locals Dockside." Also, a new upscale Coffee Shop, "Kraken Coffee & Kitchen Co." located downtown, treat yourself!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

lynda b.

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

Great location

Had a great time. Great location. Everything we needed was onsite. Loved the fenced in yard as i have a small dog. Communication was excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina W.

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

Great Stay…St Mary’s Georgia

Everything about this stay was perfect! The cottage, location, communication were all the best! This cottage is comfy, warm and the location is perfect! Walking is very enjoyable and the views were delightful!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie F.

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

Awesome Green Cottage

Such a wonderful stay - so many extra amenities made it such a very nice stay - highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

Wonderfully peaceful place to stay

The Green Cottage is located in a quiet neighborhood within walking distancecto downtown. Our host (Tom)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

The BEST place to stay in St Marys

The Green Cottage is an adorable cottage filled with all the things you need for a peaceful, relaxing stay! The open livingroom/kitchen/ dinning room is perfect to socialize in. The beds are very comfortable. The washer/dryer is a life saver so you dont have to bring as many clothes. They even provide laundry detergent! Tom (the owner) is top tier! He is very friendly and knowledgeable! You will be happy as a lark if you stay in The Green Cottage!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Close to town

Just as described. This house was cozy and we loved the little outdoor space. It is walking distance into town with many food options. The owners were excellent and my daughter loved her own room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kiley C.

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

Very pleased!

My husband and I were here to celebrate our anniversary. The house was very neat, clean, & quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

Saint Mary’s Ga

Our stay exceeded my expectations. The cottage was convenient to all ares we visited. The owner was most gracious. Loved it!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

2 Day stay

Property was small, quaint, homey. It was very clean. Everything you could possibly need was there. Location is in a very small city. It’s very quiet & peaceful. It’s in walking distance of the restaurants along the pier. I recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Monica M.

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

Great launching spot for Cumberland Island

The location of this VRBO is wonderful, it is well equipped and quite comfortable. Downtown is a short walk away from most sites. The river is beautiful. The submarine museum was a hit. We really enjoyed exploring the vintage/antique shops in St. Mary's. We were in town during the April 12, 2025 Plein Air Paint Out. There were many talented artists painting.throughout the town and it was fun to watch them at work. We had hoped to spend a day on Cumberland Island, but could not get reservations on the day that we planned, so be sure to book in advance if you want to go to the island.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

THOMAS O., PERU, INDIANA, USA

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

GOOD

SHOWER WAS VERY SMALL BUT IT WAS OK WITH PLENTY OF HOT WATER. OUR PET DOG WAS ATTACTED WITH NATIVE SAND FLEAS BUT SHE RECOVERED. ALL IN ALL NICE PLACE TO STAY.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arthur L.

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

A very enjoyable stay

My husband, teen granddaughter and I stayed here for 4 nights in early August. The accommodations (two bedrooms, one bath) were just right for us. The kitchen is stocked with everything you need to cook (or even barbeque) meals. This is a cute little building--all on one floor with a small side yard. Location is right off Osborne St; we walked to the restaurants and stores in the historic part of St. Marys, and to the waterfront. We needed to communicate a couple of things to the owner, and Tom got right back to us. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quaint cottage, quiet setting

Everything was clean and ready for us. Tom communicated very well. It is about 4-5 blocks from the ocean front. It is a nice walk, especially after the Independence day celebration. Traffic was heavy and we were glad to have a short walk home. Fully functional kitchen. This made for a flexible stay, between cooking in or dining out. Quiet neighborhood. Very pleasant and secluded back yard made barbecuing great, and pleasant evenings on the patio with a cold drink.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savy R.

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

Great little home in a charming neighborhood!

We recently stayed at the cottage with our two pups and had a very easy and enjoyable stay! The hosts Tom & Beverly were super nice and very helpful, they communicated with us regarding checking in the day before we left and make check out easy (no mile long cleaning list here!) There was a big storm on our last night that took out the whole neighborhoods power for a few hours - they checked in multiple times with time updates from the power company and made sure we had everything we needed. Very considerate! The location was great as well, walking distance to everything downtown, shops, restaurants, Cumberland ferry etc. We especially enjoyed Saturday night with live music on the riverfront and a seafood dinner at Locals Dockside, the town just has a safe and relaxed vibe overall! We would love to come back and stay again at this home, the dogs really enjoyed laying in the sunny yard and looking out of the little peepholes in the fence :) Thanks for an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property welcomes dogs. Small yard, looked bigger in pictures. Host was very friendly and fast wirh replies. Nice stuff for kitchen needs. Overall great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
From the moment we decided to stay in St. Mary, to the moment of our departure, Tom and Beverly were the hosts that you could only dream about! Tom always promptly communicated with me. This cottage has everything you need and more! The location is within walking distance of this quaint place, and we are definitely looking forward to going back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! The place was perfect for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean C.

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

Beautiful, Restful Cottage

We love everything about The Green Cottage! From communications with the host to all the amenities in the cottage there is no place better to stay! The beds are comfortable and the exterior fenced in area is perfect for my little dachshund. Bikes are provided to explore the area. The layout of the cottage was well thought out! I would be remiss if i didnt mention how much my hubby appreciates the ample parking out front with no overhanging trees! I highly recommend The Green Cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

terry w.

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

St Marys Escape

Property was a advertised. The cottage was perfect for my family with 2 children. Rooms were sufficient and the kitchen/ living room area was larger than expected. Overall it was an excellent place to spend the week while visiting friends and family. Highly recommend. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Donna N.

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

Short trip with the pups

My husband and I traveled to St. Marys for a few nights with our 2 dogs. Communication with Tom was superb! He made it all go smoothly and not even 1 hiccup. The home is next door to a day care which was no problem, The only time we heard the children was on one of our walks and they wanted to pet the dogs through the fence. Also the home across the street has lots of cars/trucks but really only once while sitting under the umbrella in the side yard did i hear coming/going. This cottage looks to have been originally a business of some sort based on the layout. Access to the fenced side yard is in the master bedroom. The highlight of our trip was the use of the bicycles which we rode all around . We actually didn't get in our car once during our stay ; either walking or riding bikes everywhere. Lots of cute shops, restaurants and beautiful old churches. Overall a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Perfect stay

The house was perfect and very well stocked. Tom was a pleasure to deal with, and we will definitely book again on our next trip to St. Mary's.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald D.

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

St. Mary’s

Very nice property. Clean. Would not hesitate to stay there again. Everything worked!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tom Cyphers

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Tom & Beverly Cyphers are seasoned VRBO property owners with what we feel is a very responsible and favorable track record supported by many 5 star traveler reviews. Before you consider this property we encourage you to visit our other VRBO properties in St. Marys listing numbers 659261 and 568599 and two other properties...one in LaGrange GA listing number 411610 and an additional property in Hayesville NC 1370991 We think the reviews speak volumes of our efforts to be great hosts for our wonderful guests.

We pride ourselves is being very clear as to the size, condition and amenities you will find when you arrive. And, we know that cleanliness is extremely important to folks renting VRBO properties. Like our other VRBO properties, we place as a number one priority that you will find our properties meet our rigid standards.

Finally, a VRBO is in effect a home. Accordingly, our VRBO units are well stocked with just about every thing you will need to make the unit 'your home away from home' throughout your stay.

Why they chose this property

- Pet Friendly. Wonderful courtyard.. Secure environment for you four-legged friend.
- In Historic District. Walk to the beautiful waterfront.and restaurants.
- Many many great reviews.
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What makes this property unique

We think that one of the unique benefits is the large private gated courtyard. Simply, a place for you to relax and a safe and secure place if you have a four-legged friend that will be joining you.

Indeed we do consider pets. Our one time pet fee is $30.00 per pup. Pets are often not allowed at resorts of VRBO properties because of pet owners' disregard of rules. We are a pet owner who love to take our 'perfect dog, Clarky' with us on our travels. We allow dogs (Sorry, absolutely no cats as Owner has severe cat allergy) but require their owner to a adhere to a set of instructions to protect our property and thus allow other pet owners to enjoy their pets in our beautiful surroundings. When you send you initial inquiry, let us know the breed, age and weight of your dog please. Upon receipt of your inquiry, I will send Pet Instructions to you.

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