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Waterfront, 7 acres; Stunning Home on Coastal Tidal Marsh w/Private Dock

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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books
Interior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8136 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Shellman Bluff, GA
  • Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
    19 min drive
  • Smallest Church in America
    21 min drive
  • Harris Neck
    28 min drive
  • Brunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)
    52 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront, 7 acres; Stunning Home on Coastal Tidal Marsh w/Private Dock

Visit this peaceful Georgia cabin rental for a kind of quiet you didn’t know still existed, as you visit the last remaining stretch of undeveloped Georgia coast.

The only sound you’ll hear at this serene 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental in Shellman Bluff Georgia, is the breeze blowing through the Spanish moss on the oak trees that surround you.

Savor a coffee on the porch as you watch the sunrise before heading out to explore in kayaks using the private dock steps from the porch. Launch your own boat from nearby Shellman Bluff Fish Camp and tie up at your own private dock.

Smell the salt air mixed with the earthy aromas of the marsh. Take in the sunrise with a steaming hot cup of coffee on the best situated screened porch in Georgia.
Sit in wonder as Mother Nature constantly changes the artwork of light and wildlife with the ever-changing tides.

Catch your dinner off your own private dock: a bounty of blue crab, shrimp and fish.

At day’s end, look forward to a campfire under the stars and a delicious seafood dinner caught in your backyard.

Come experience the log cabin that a great love story built. We've lovingly restored this sweet space and call her, "Ms. Lou's Cabin," named in honor of her original owner.

There's not another home like this on the entire Georgia coast. So special, sitting on 7 private acres.

Spend your entire time on this one-of-a-kind property or go explore. This home is perfectly situated for day trips to Savannah, Tybee Island, Saint Simons, Brunswick and Jekyll Island.

Keep your calendar handy because this place ruins you quickly. Our guests don't seem to leave without first booking their next trip back.

We can't wait to see you at Ms. Lou's Cabin!

(One note: Because of the way the VRBO software works, this is listed as a 4 bedroom cabin. A better explainer: There are two dedicated bedrooms. One is downstairs with a king-sized bed. The other is upstairs and has two queen-sized beds. The other two sleep spaces are a loft and the front sitting room which turns into a private bedroom with the use of a sliding pocket door. Both of these spaces have fold out couches that transform into queen-sized beds. If you are looking for a cookie cutter McMansion this is not your place. If you crave quirky comfort and a one of a kind place, please come see us!)
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be close to Harris Neck. You'll find features like a gym. The cabin offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym and a playground
  • 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge and 6.7 mi (10.8 km) from Smallest Church in America
This cabin offers its guests a fitness center, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Townsend cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Daryn Kagan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Lobster/crab pot

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness centre
  • Kayaking on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Kayaking 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
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Recycling
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1468 sq ft (136 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: We are not interested in hosting loud parties.
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, a first aid kit, 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.

Waterfront, 7 acres; Stunning Home on Coastal Tidal Marsh w/Private Dock Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A transcendent experience at Ms. Lou's
It’s difficult to fully articulate what a transcendent experience I had at Ms. Lou’s this past long weekend. The house is charming, the views from every angle are so engaging; I just stared and stared, trying to take mental photos to thumb through at home when I'm sucked back into the maelstrom of real life . I think I loved the back screened porch the most; the perfect place to just sit quietly under the fan, watching the gently undulating Spanish moss in the live oaks in front of the cabin, the graceful egrets and cormorants flying in and out of the marsh, listening to each bird’s unique sound. I was easily able to lay down all the stress and worries that haunt so many of us in our daily lives and feel truly at peace. I honestly think that if I could just sit on the dock and watch the sun glinting off the Spartina grass and the inexorable movement of the tidal creek every day for the rest of my life, I'd be a contented person. Thanks Daryn for sharing your special place with us and allowing me that bliss!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Plan B!
My family (my Dad, Stepmom, Husband, myself, and our two daughters—8 & 10), go away every fall—typically to the mountains in Western North Carolina. Unfortunately, that area was devastated by Hurricane Helene. That is when I stumbled upon last minute availability at Ms. Lou’s Cabin. It’s tough to please people from aged 8 to 68! I never thought a marsh could be so beautiful. We enjoyed gorgeous sunrises, fishing (with poles provided), kayaked (with kayaks provided), and enjoyed the quiet family time. We also ventured to Jekyll Island and Savannah, which are both very doable (about an hour) day trips. The property is amazingly clean, and comfortable. Small things that made it stand out from other stays we have done were personalized directions, super simple check out without a list of chores to end your getaway and, recommendations specific to our family. Daryn was a great, extremely responsive host despiste being out of town during our stay. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views and charming house
Hosts are great to work with. Really good bird watching. Harris neck near by is worth a trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace & Serenity
Awesome stay for our whole family prior to going back to school. Daryn was aamazing and so helpful. We absolutely loved the house, the property, the location, and everything about our stay there. Highly recommend and will certainly go back sooner than later.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven L., Aurora, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tidewater Heaven
It doesn't get any better. Everything was absolutely perfect. Super clean cabin and we loved the dock. We had super fun catching crabs. Internet was strong and reached to the dock. Everything we could possibly think of was available. Everything worked perfectly. We'll be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Patterson D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marshland Beauty
We stayed here for three nights and loved it. We never left the property because it was so beautiful! We contemplated going over to the nature preserve nearby but we realized that the house we were staying in and surrounding land was just as beautiful! Watching the tides was my obsession and so many water birds. I’m a life long native Floridian who has never lived outside my state, but THIS was a whole new kind of beautiful. We will be back here! It’s in my heart and soul, this piece of land! We loved it…..
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home to the marsh.
Not just a place to stay. It is a place to experience,to enjoy, to feel. Thanks to Daryn for the kind hospitality. My stay was everything I hoped it would be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Experience
We loved our time at this beautiful house on the marsh. It is a wonderful setting, on the tidal marsh, and we enjoyed the constantly changing landscape and wildlife. The birds, the stars, and the quiet were such a pleasure. The screened in porch is so, so nice and the entire house is extremely comfortable. Absolutely anything that you need is provided. The house was spotless, and completely ready for us. Daryn was a wonderfully friendly, helpful. and accomodating host. We would love to come back and highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing retreat in spectacular nature
We had the most wonderful stay at Ms Lou’s cabin. The cabin was cozy and beautifully decorated, super clean and incredibly well stocked with everything we needed in the kitchen and bathrooms. We spend a lot of much-needed relaxing time at the cabin where we kayaked, played board games and caught crabs, but also visited the nearby nature reserve and saw tons of birds and gators. It’s easy to explore the golden islands on George’s coast from the location. Also loved our day trip to Savannah. Ms Daryn was very easy to communicate with and just wonderful in every way. We look forward to coming back again to enjoy the beauty, sunrise above the marsh, birds and complete quiet. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H., Fort Lauderdale

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from it all
Wonderful hidden away oasis. The cabin is very well appointed with everything you may need and the surrounding landscape of the marsh seems to melt away the rush of the real world. A place to decompress completely with activities available if you choose to partake in them. I hope to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
I couldn't ask for a better place to stay while I was in the Savannah area. The home itself was cozy, clean and well equipped - and had SPECTACULAR VIEWS from every room! I spent almost all of my time on the pier, exploring the property or watching wildlife. So many birds! The sunrises were breathtaking. I recommend eating breakfast on the pier, but if weather is bad, the screened in porch is a great backup. There is plenty to do as a solo traveler or if travelling with family (kayaks, games, fire pits, swings, etc.). Daryn was an amazing host. She answered all of my many questions in preparation for arrival and continued to communicate and offer guidance on places to visit in the area. If you are looking for a quiet getaway where you want to be surrounded by the natural beauty and soundtrack of the marshes of coastal Georgia, look no further. MsLousCabin is perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

meredith g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
The location is incredible--right on the tidal marsh. From the house and dock, we saw amazing water birds. We even watched a dolphin splashing around right by the dock. We kayaked right from the dock on several days. It was also a great home base to make day trips to Savannah, Sapelo Island and Jekyll Island. Host was very communicative and made great recommendations for the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Ms Lou’s Cabin
Beautiful property and home. It is exactly as listed and more. The owner was extremely nice and helpful. Loved all the personalized touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful Retreat
Great place if you like privacy and nature. Excellent crabbing right off the dock. Poor or no road signage, but learned our way around after a couple days. Good base for traveling to local attractions. Hire a guide if you want to explore the waterways, or fish.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away spot with beautiful views!
This house is the perfect get away spot! The host was very welcoming and friendly! We had a great time enjoying the beautiful views and the kids had plenty of room outside to run and play. The house was decorated so cute and had all the essentials! If we are in the area again, we would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miles H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil and beautiful
We really enjoyed this property. It has a beautiful view of the marsh and the house is updated nicely and is very clean and comfortable. It has a great screen porch overlooking the marsh and also a nice dock with a picnic table. We rent houses frequently and found the bed and linens to be very comfortable. We love the Shellman Bluff area and often stay in this local for day trips to St Simons island for golf. It’s great to come back to such a peaceful retreat. The owner is very good at communicating quickly and made sure we had all we needed. Of the 5 or 6 places we’ve stayed in the area, this is a top choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow! Wow! Wow!
What a special place. The house is well appointed and exactly as described. There was plenty of room for our family of four plus my mother to enjoy and relax. The house is more than comfortable, clean, and Daryn is easy to communicate with and responsive. But really what makes this place special is it's amazing location along the marsh. It felt like we were able to transport ourselves to a different time. Our kids got to crab and fish along the dock and spent hours on the giant swing. We enjoyed evenings of smores by the campfire and a place to really soak in each other and the surrounding beauty of the marsh. There are kayaks at the house to explore further, even though our kids got a little nervous at the mention of crocodiles! We also spent a day out on the water with Captain Carlton Sawyer - a special day to explore the coast with someone who knew the history and every person in the county! In addition, we got to see more than 60 dolphins! This is the perfect place for the perfect trip to truly get away from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023