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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Need warmer weather near the Islands. Check out our Spring Brake rates!

The “Sweet Spot” is exactly that – the perfect location just steps away to your vacation’s best memories...

PRISTINE NATURE NOT TO BE MISSED…

View the water of the St Marys River from our beautiful cottage is a short walk to the waterfront and across the street from the Cumberland Queen Ferry which is the exclusive gateway to Cumberland Island-Georgia’s largest and southernmost barrier island. On Cumberland Island, you will find beautiful maritime forests, undeveloped beaches, wide marshes and amazing wildlife! You will even see horses roaming free! With over 9,800 acres, Cumberland Island is one of the largest wilderness areas in a National Seashore on the entire east coast. Come explore some of Georgia's most natural beauty.

ACTIVITIES ABOUND

Biking, Fishing, Sailing, Jet ski, Swimming, Water Park, Golf or Tennis, Hiking, Boating, Kayaking, Snorkeling/Diving, Hunting, Restaurants, Live Theater, Marina, Cinemas, Antiquing, Bird Watching, Beach combing, Shelling, Eco Tourism, History tours, Wildlife viewing, Exploring or simple R&R!

‘SWEETLY’ APPOINTED COTTAGE

This quaint 650 sq ft. tastefully decorated cottage features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a comfortable living room with flat screen HDTV and DVD, central HVAC, washer-dryer, and well-equipped kitchen. There are hardwoods throughout with a king in the master bedroom, and a double and single (bunk beds) in the 2nd bedroom.

Choose you dining spot: You can seat 4 for meals in the kitchen, or more on the patio. There’s a grill in the back yard that’s great for cookouts.

2 ADULT BIKES free to use TO EXPLORE...BRING YOUR BOAT OR JET SKI (free public boat ramps across the street)

Bikes are a must to explore the historic area. We have two with helmets complimentary for your pleasure during your stay. There are two free public boat ramps nearby and ample extra parking across the street.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Max 2 dogs. Pet fee per dog

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No where on property

Important information

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Property # 1041993vb
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 and on a river. St. Marys Submarine Museum and St. Marys Railroad Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Howard Peeple's Park and Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park. Island Falls Golf and Fernandina Beach Pinball Museum are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hiking.
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St Marys, GA

What's nearby

  • Cumberland Island National Seashore - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St. Marys Submarine Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cumberland Island Ferry - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • St. Marys Welcome Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brackish Beer Company - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Need warmer weather near the Islands. Check out our Spring Brake rates! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Need warmer weather near the Islands. Check out our Spring Brake rates!?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Need warmer weather near the Islands. Check out our Spring Brake rates! on 6 July 2026 start from AU$181, 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.

How much is parking at Need warmer weather near the Islands. Check out our Spring Brake rates!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Need warmer weather near the Islands. Check out our Spring Brake rates!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Need warmer weather near the Islands. Check out our Spring Brake rates!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Need warmer weather near the Islands. Check out our Spring Brake rates! located?

Located in the heart of St. Marys, this holiday home is steps away from Cumberland Island National Seashore, St. Marys Submarine Museum and Howard Gilman Waterfront Park. Cumberland Island Ferry and Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 190 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 190 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is magical. We enjoyed our stay and fell in love with St. Mary’s. The house is very old. It’s Like going to your grandmas house. With it being old, comes old house issues. The toilet was finicky and the water pressure was meh. The house is super cozy and cute. The location is perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thank you for staying with us... Come again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lore H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable. Excellent location. We had fun with the bikes!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2026
Thank you for choosing to stay with us! I am glad yall enjoyed the bikesand the area. Come again
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is exactly what you want for a trip to st marys. Waterfront at your front door and everything there is to do walking distance from where youll lay your head down!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Apr 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review. Please come again anytime!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Winston J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Facilitated what we needed as we really only used the house to shower and sleep. Would recommend some cosmetic work to help it feel a lot more cared for and welcoming. Its got age on it which can bring charm and appeal, but it really needs some TLC. There is no need to list those items that need attention. The check in and minimal communication we had was great, very clear instructions and directions. Beautiful area and parking across the street was easy. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2026
Thank you! We hope you come again
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very comfortable during our stay. We could see the owners have made a great deal of effort to make guests comfortable. The location was fantastic, we wish the weather had been so too, but the full day of our stay was very windy and cold.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Apr 2026
Thank you so much! Please come again
Verified

6/10 Okay

cherokee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The place was very clean, the bed was comfortable and the a/c worked well. The host is responsive and friendly.
Back deck
Tub faucet
Bedroom ceiling
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
Thank you very much for your review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location. Great communication. Loved it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2026
Thank you so much, you were amazing to work with.
Verified

8/10 Good

Kristin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice area. Cute older house. I would recommend bringing your own blankets if you get cold easily. Shower could use updating but overall okay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was fine. Convenient to downtown and visiting family.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us!
Verified

8/10 Good

Theresa S.

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

Great Location

The house is in a great location. Walking distance to everything. The property manager is great. She is very knowledgeable about the area, quickly responds and meets your needs.
Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2025
Thank you so much!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was cute and very clean.Master bedroom bed was super comfortable! The sunroom needs some TLC. We enjoyed having a fenced backyard for our furry friend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynda B.

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

Wonderful stay

We really enjoyed our stay! The house was exactly as advertised. It is charming and cozy. The king bed was especially comfortable! It is very close to the ferry going to Cumberland Island and everything else in town. The town itself is quiet and feels very safe. We were amazed at all the history of St Mary’s! We rode our bikes all around the town. David was responsive and accommodating. We will definitely stay again if in the area and we highly recommend The Sweetest Spot.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you so much for an outstanding review! We love St Marys too Come again anytime
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne M.

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

Great Location

We enjoyed our stay. It was quiet and relaxing, and everything we needed was within walking distance. We checked in then walked around St Mary's. People were friendly and a couple of people, working in their yards stopped to talk with us. We walked through the historic cemetery and then through the History Walk. It was very interesting and informative. We enjoyed the evening sitting on the back, screened porch. The next morning we walked to the ferry for our day at Cumberland Island. The house is old, but very clean and was exactly as listed. I would stay there again. My only issue was with the lock box. The numbers were difficult to turn and was left unlocked. I was unable to turn the numbers to lock it when we left. Perhaps it needs some oil or, should be replaced.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2025
Thank you Wayne for a wonderful and detailed review! The house was built in the 40s. There is a lot of history here for sure. We will have the lock box looked at. Thank you! Come again anytime
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert M.

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

Qaunt little place close to water

Very nice, and convient place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2025
Thank you so much Robert for choosing to stay with us. The house is defiantly located in the sweetest spot in town. Come again anytime, we do give our returning guest a discount!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ronda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The home was very comfortable and clean. It was in walking distance to everything we needed. It was very family friendly area. I would highly recommend anyone wanting to go to Cumberland Island to stay here. Landlord was very quickly to respond to my messages. Grandchildren enjoyed having a playground across the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva W.

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

Adorable Vintage Home @ St Mary's Waterfront

Our family loved everything about this home. Cozy, yet roomy enuf for privacy. Quiet neighborhood and convenient to great restaurants, museums, playgrounds, fishing, Cumberland Island Ferry, charming waterfront park with adult swings overlooking the peaceful water (our favorite "zen" activity), great biking & walking areas.. Hostess was promptly effective & pleasantly helpful to our question about the lockbox. It was a long drive from the northeast Georgis mountains but definitely worth every mile! We so very much hope to make a return visit! Thak you!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2024
Eva you were an absolute delight to work with, Thank you for an outstanding review!!! Come back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nate8776

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

Cute and quiet

The place is really cute, one street back from the main drag. The house is comfortable and clean. We made good use of the kitchen and screened porch. The bed in the master is pretty comfy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2024
St Marys is a magical quiet place to unplug! I am glad you found the house clean and comfy. We try our best to make the Sweet Spot a home away from home. Come back and see us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

excellent

Great time love the area, Tiffany was a great host. We will definitely be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2024
James thank you so much for choosing to stay with us! Also thank you for an amazing review. Come back anytime. You will receive a loyal guest discount for staying with us in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S.

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

Perfect getaway!

Really enjoyed our stay at this unit. Perfect for my husband and I. Relaxing getaway. Unit was cozy and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2024
Shelby thank you so much for an outstanding review! Come back anytime
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Adorable sweet place

Property is just as pictured, clean, comfortable and was perfect size for the two of us with furry baby but a family of four could easily love this cottage. Location couldn’t be better in St Mary’s - everything is within walking distance. Nice park near by on riverfront. Beds are comfy, perfect fenced in backyard for fur friends, nice screened in porch for outside sitting without the bugs getting you. It is soooo quiet even though you are right in town. We ate at Locals, Seagals, Riverfront Cafe - all were good and would recommend checking any of them out but Locals was our favorite…maybe because we stumbled on to an all you can eat shrimp special night - the grilled shrimp was amazing!! And Southern River Walk had a great breakfast. Take the ferry and go to Cumberland Island - wild horses were such fun to see and loved walking all the trails. Thanks Tiffany for sharing your home! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Lori thank you so much for choosing to stay at the Sweet Spot. I live the wonderful details you left in the review for other to plan their trip. Please come back anytime 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina S.

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

Summer trip

We always look for places near water so our boys can fish and a place that is pet friendly. This place knocked it out the park. Not only was there great fishing piers right across the road but the creek near the house was full of fish and crabs. The fenced in backyard was great and some of the stores and restaurants are even pet friendly. They had two bikes for us to use which was awesome for a morning bike ride. Really you can walk to everything. We also brought a boat and used that to check out Cumberland island. And Tiffany made our stay amazing. She was so quick to reply to any questions. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Katrina thank you for you outstanding review! You were a pleasure to work with. The sweet spot is definitely without a doubt the sweetest spot in town. Come back anytime 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa D.

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

10 year anniversary visit

This location truly lives up to its name. It is located in a spot where you are close distance to local restaurants and shopping as well having plenty of places to walk your dog. Close to Fernandina Beach for some great mini golf. All around a spot my husband and I would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2024
Please come again! We give our loyal returning guest a discount. Thank you so much for a wonderful review. We are in the sweetest spot in town
Verified

8/10 Good

Vickie J.

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

Glasses

Enjoyed our stay and location just needed some wine glasses
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2024
Vickie thank you so much for writing a great review! If you would have called, texted, or emailed I would have been more than happy to bring you some wine glasses. Come again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya J.

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

Excellent location

We loved staying here and being able to walk to the Cumberland Island ferry and restaurants. We did move the car all weekend. The house was very comfortable for my family. The kitchen was well stocked and everything was clean. We found the neighborhood quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2024
Tonya thank you so much for taking time to write an outstanding review. We are glad tou found everything close by that you didn't even have to move the car all weekend. Come again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Awesome Getaway!!

Perfect location for a St Mary’s / Cumberland Island getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar 2024
Thank you so much for an awesome review!

About the host

Hosted by Tiffany Petrie

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The owners are a couple from Atlanta, GA that loves to slip away from the busy-ness of the city to the tranquility and beauty of the Coast. We enjoy the abundance of outside activities and also as a couple simply for 'us' time. We enjoy the romantic side of St Marys and Cumberland Island. Jimmy & Carla

Why they chose this property

We love nature, horses and the simple things in life. We fell in love with this quaint Cottage and named it 'The Sweet Spot' because that's exactly what it is. Its only steps and or minutes away to coastal treasures that we love. We always return for the historical charm of St Marys and the mystery and beauty of Cumberland Island.

What makes this property unique

Location - location - location. To the waterfront, to the Cumberland Island Ferry, to the children's park and to great local restaurants and cafes.

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