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Hang up all your cares and woes and head to Southern Bell with Riverfront views!

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Miscellaneous
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Hang up all your cares and woes and head to Southern Bell with Riverfront views!

Come and see why Southern Bell beckons. We are located on the second floor of the 1940’s original telephone office building right on the historic waterfront of St. Mary’s. Newly renovated in the Low-Country style this property offers incredible views of the waterfront. Walk to local restaurants, museums and parks. The ferry to Cumberland Island boards within yards of the front of the property. Cumberland Island is the premier wild beach experience with 15 miles of undeveloped beach to explore. Wild horses and historic ruins add to the adventure. Perfect get-away for the author, artist, or to relieve the workday stress.
During your stay at this apartment building, you're just a quick walk from Cumberland Island Ferry. The apartment offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Cumberland Island Ferry and Cumberland Island National Seashore

Property manager

Linda Herbert

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lifts
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 800 sq ft (74 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: $50. Depends on age, size, gender, if crate used

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Twin bdrm has fire exit door, children not advised

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: cleanup cost deducted from security deposit
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Hang up all Your Cares Woes Head to Southern Bell!

Hang up all your cares and woes and head to Southern Bell with Riverfront views! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 166 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming!
Walking distance to everything with a great view of the water. Property has ample space and nice updates with comfortable and attractive furnishings and decorations. Well thought out amenities with every single need anticipated and provided for.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern Bell Stay
Great place, convenient walking distance to all the downtown St. Mary's spots including the Cumberland Island Ferry. Highly recommend this place if you are interested in a fun stay in St. Mary's GA.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Costal Georgia Gem
Cleanest property we’ve ever stayed at. Everything about the property was very accurately represented in the listing. If anything, understated. Great location to explore costal South Georgia. It was quiet and we felt very safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristal K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Southern Belle
Lovely little apartment. Close to everything, parked the car and didn't get back in until it was time to leave
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

April H., Thomasville, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable apartment
This property was so well taken care of and located in an extremely convenient part of Historic St. Mary's. Restaurants, the Cumberland Island ferry and the waterfront park are just a short walk away. We could watch the ferries come in and out from the front windows. The apartment is well appointed and very clean. Parking was no problem. We thought one jab with the apartment was going to be - not the apartment itself - but the restaurant/bar located behind it. Friday and Saturday night the volume on the music there was extremely loud and since we are not night people but early to bed early to rise people we were initially annoyed. BUT the music shut off at precisely 10pm each night and we able to get a good night's rest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what I wanted!
Wonderfully historic, beautiful views, great walkability, and good local restaurants. I would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clay O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing getaway
The property was perfect. It’s in a great location and it is in excellent condition. I would recommend this property to anyone looking to explore South Ga.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Walk to Everything, Sleep on Comfort
Beautiful rental in down town Historic St. Mary's very comfortable furnishings. Nice deck to overlook the river and a short walk to everything downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blee F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfection!
Beautiful property, comfortable furnishings, updated appliances & great views in an awesome location! Every need anticipated and met; easy check-in & easy checkout, too
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best weekend getaway!!
We absolutely loved our weekend getaway at Southern Bell!! The property was located right across the street from the waterfront! Best sunset views. Walking distance to many restaurants and it’s right next to the best ice cream and gift shop!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Storm
My family loved the Southern Bell even though there was a storm. My Brother said there was storm damage to the soffit on the back side of the building.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location.
Great place. Great location. Enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous 4th of July Getaway
Absolutely lovely and just as described. We cannot wait to come back. Beautiful view of the water and walking distance to everything. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina C., Clarkesville, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness
Back again and loving it!
We couldn't wait to get back here! The place is spotless and so very relaxing! We enjoy the fact that we can go out on the deck to watch the water and listen to the live music next door. Such a cool place to stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Checked off another bucket list item!✅
Cumberland Island has been on my bucket list for years. We stayed at the best location to do so much! We went twice to Cumberland Island, walked to several stores/restaurants, drove to Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach FL too! We even had some down time just to chill out on the porch and watch the boats go by. We even enjoyed the music from local restaurants from this amazing place! Highly recommend and hope to do again because there’s still so much we didn’t have time for. It was just the place I needed at this time. Linda was fantastic to communicate with and her mom did great with the decor!💗
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Georgia getaway
We stayed for 4 nights. Upon arriving there was a very strong moldy smell coming from the air conditioner. Stong enough to make us ill. We contacted the manager and over the course of a day and 1/2 she sent a service person out to fix it. Day 3 and 4 were very nice. The place was very clean and beautifully appointed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott and Fancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Southern Bell
Wow! What a great location and wonderful experience! A must stay if you're visiting St. Marys! The posting is completely accurate--a great two bedroom, river front vacation home to welcome you to an almost island-like retreat on the St. Marys river. Moments from dining, nightly live music and the ferry to Cumberland Island. We were celebrating the retirement of a Navy friend at Kingsbay Submarine Base which is an easy 15 minute drive, as is Crooked River State Park. While we were out frequently, the full kitchen and available appliances and cookware would have let us dine in anytime. The deck was a great retreat to sit and overlook the river, or we could opt to sit on porch swings with a short walk. The next time we return to St. Marys we will definitely be looking to return to the Southern Bell!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location, Location, Location!
My husband and I just completed a two week stay at the Southern Bell. It turned out to be the perfect place for us to explore St. Mary’s, Georgia and areas nearby. The view out of our 2nd floor living space was over the St. Mary’s River. We loved watching the Cumberland Ferry boarding right across the street. Restaurants were a short walking distance from our temporary home. Calm bike rides around town also helped us connect with the area (Saturday community market, parks to enjoy a packed lunch or listen to the local small band perform). Of course we went on a walking tour - Murder and Mayhem of St. Mary's - fun! At Crooked River State Park we signed up for a low tide kayak excursion with a naturalist. St Mary’s is located between Amelia Island and Jekyll Island. Both have amazing bike trails that go on forever. However it always was a joy to return to the Southern Bell…fresh, clean, comfortable and lacking nothing.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lois F., Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and Deco!
This was a fun, beautiful, remodeled apartment on the St. Mary’s River in Historic downtown. Comfortable beds and furniture, new appliances, washer and dryer and very clean. So nice to just walk to restaurants, submarine museum, shops and the waterfront park and Ferry dock!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A++++
Great property - great owners!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay at the Southern Belle
The property is clean, cozy and in a gorgeous location. We have stayed here a couple times and look forward to staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall visit to St Mary’s
My wife and I were very impressed with our stay at the Southern Bell. The place was much nicer than we expected and a great location. Cleanliness was exceptional and with all the amenities we never went to the store for coffee, cream, toiletries, etc…. We visited 3 of the 4 major islands in the area during our long weekend and would highly recommend the Southern Bell for exploring the local area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Tammy T.

Perfect Location
This was my 2nd stay at the property. The location has amazing views and is so convenient. The local food is amazing. The unit provides a great living space. I utilized the laundry area. The owner is fantastic to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place
Views of river for sunrise and sunset, walking distance to everything including Cumberland Island Ferry, dining, parks, and museums. Very well appointed with plenty of fluffy towels, soft sheets, and comfy beds. Well equipped kitchen. Lovely decor celebrating the building’s history without being overdone. Beautiful reclaimed heart of pine for floors, doors, and some furniture items. Very relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness
St. Mary’s Getaway
Arguably the best location to stay in St. Mary’s.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023