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Pelican's Perch, located in Historic Downtown St.Marys GA. 1 bed room/1 bath

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Down Town St. Marys Park
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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Saint Marys, GA
  • St. Marys Welcome Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Cumberland Island Ferry
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pelican's Perch, located in Historic Downtown St.Marys GA. 1 bed room/1 bath

Welcome to historic St. Marys, Georgia, the second oldest city in the United States. It is a quaint, quiet, and friendly waterfront town located on the St. Marys River with access to boating, fishing, and kayaking. St. Marys is the gateway to Cumberland I sland National Seashore with beautiful beaches, live oak trails with hanging Spanish moss, historic ruins and wild horses. Our town features a waterfront park, monthly festivals, seasonal concerts and quiet streets for walking and biking. St. Marys is centrally located less than an hour drive from Brunswick GA, St Simmons Island, Jeckyl Island, Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, the cities of Fernandina and Jacksonville, FL. These cities and islands are perfect for day tripping with plenty of boutiques, shops, restaurants, golf courses, beaches and water sports. Conveniently located is the Jacksonville International Airport, the fabulous and mysterious Okefenokee Swamp, a 2013 season award winning small hospital of the year, the Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay, and the Crooked River State Park.

Pelican's Perch is a detached, fully furnished apartment located at 905 Seagrove Street in Historic St. Marys, GA. It is located 1/2 mile from the city waterfront, restaurants, shops and Cumberland Island ferry. The cottage style apartment has a fully applianced kitchen, breakfast nook, a children's trundle bed, a separate bedroom with a queen bed, one bath, washer and dryer, and a private patio with gas grill. The cottage rental includes the use of beach chairs, beach towels, three bikes, and a golf cart. Golf carts are legal in downtown St. Marys and any area with a 35 mph or less speed limit. The cottage has private off street parking in a quit mid-town neighborhood. Other amenities include WIFI, cable TV, DVD player with movies, and central air conditioning and an abundance of bedroom storage.

The cottage comfortably sleeps two adults and two small children. However, there is a pull out sofa for an extra adult or child. The apartment is not ground level and has private stairs. The kitchen has two coffee makers, a blender, mixer and plenty of cookware and utensils. The cottage and property are a smoke free residence, and do not allow pets. Motorcyclists are welcome.

Property manager

Wendy Butterfield
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Marys

Located in St. Marys, this apartment is in the city centre and by the sea. St. Marys Railroad Museum and Howard Peeple's Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Shoppes At Amelia Concourse and Palmetto Walk Shopping Village. Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park and Island Falls Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Saint Marys, GA

What's nearby

  • St. Marys Welcome Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • St. Marys Submarine Museum - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Cumberland Island Ferry - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay - 9 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Brackish Beer Company - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pirates Point Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pelican's Perch, located in Historic Downtown St.Marys GA. 1 bed room/1 bath pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pelican's Perch, located in Historic Downtown St.Marys GA. 1 bed room/1 bath?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pelican's Perch, located in Historic Downtown St.Marys GA. 1 bed room/1 bath?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pelican's Perch, located in Historic Downtown St.Marys GA. 1 bed room/1 bath located?

Located in the heart of St. Marys, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of St. Marys Railroad Museum and St. Marys Welcome Center. St. Marys Submarine Museum and Cumberland Island Ferry are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Best of the best!

The location is awesome for visiting St Mary’s and Cumberland Island area. The property was even better than described, spotlessly clean, well stocked and very comfortable. The grounds are a beautiful garden with lots of flowering local plants and the birds and bees they attract. The outdoor area is also top notch with nice patio area and gas grill. Hosts were very friendly and available if needed. Overall one of the best VRBO locations we have ever rented and we have been to many great locations 5 stars plus!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

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

Excellent stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this well equipped and very comfortable unit. We had everything we needed,hosts were very friendly and we had fun using the golf cart to zip into town. We have used vrbo for years and this was the best we have had. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie D.

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

Girls Trip to St. Mary’s

Great place for a girl’s get away and antiquing trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

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

Time away

Needed 2 to3 days to just get away and treat ourselves to eating out etc. It was very enjoyable and Michael and Wendy were great host. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina G.

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

St. Mary's Getaway

Very nice property with use of bicycle and golf cart. Very peaceful and the owners were very attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Xavier D.

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

Pelican perch stay

Property was excellent, host was super nice and accommodating, will definitely book in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen W.

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

Birthday trip

It was a wonderful place to stay!! Very clean, nice neighborhood, friendly owners, and close to town. We would stay there again and highly recommend it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My sister and I stayed at this property for a short weekend trip before her senior year, and we absolutely loved it! It was a gorgeous property, super clean, and the owners were very generous with amenities. We will definitely be back for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly D.

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

Home Base

Wendy and Mike are great hosts. They have thought of everything! We have stayed before and they are so helpful and welcoming!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny A.

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

Weekend Get Away Pelicans Perch Saint Mary's GA

Beautiful area! Close to many beaches and wonderful hosts! A very relaxing stay. The cottage was decorated with many fun pictures of famous places in St. Mary's. Within walking distance to the waterfront.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M., Pilot Mountain, NC

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

Great Location, Beautiful Property!

This rental was in a great location, and the property itself was beautiful. It was clean, quiet, comfortable, and checked off all of the boxes of a great rental. We would stay here again if we were back in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Pelican Perch

My husband and I came for relaxation. We have stayed here, I think 4 or more times. It is a lovely apartment, well stocked with all of the necessities. Wendy and Michael are on hand, if you should run into any problems.It’s is a second floor unit, but the stairs are a very easy climb.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lacresa C., Jacksonville

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

Absolutely Perfect!

This place was very charming. The neighborhood was quiet and the property was immaculate.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabine K., Plymouth

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

Pelican’s Perch a wonderful place

We enjoyed our stay. The accommodations were wonderful. We loved the beach themed decor and the well appointed kitchen. The hosts Wendy and Michael were friendly and easy going. We plan on going back hopefully next year.
Stayed 17 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a great place to stay. St Marys isn't for people looking for a place like South Beach Miami. It is a small slow paced town. If you are looking for a clean quiet place to stay in a historic town on the water you can't beat Pelican's Perch.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie A.

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

Quaint, quiet, comfy

We enjoyed our stay at pelicans perch. It had everything we needed. We enjoyed being able to take the golf cart and stroll around downtown Saint Mary’s. The cottage was a brief distance to Ferdinand beach which was also a good find.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
What a perfect getaway! It was quiet and relaxing. Beautiful coastal decor. The perfect place to relax and enjoy a few days away. It had everything we needed. This will be a place to revisit again! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Cutest cottage!

Ed and I had a wonderful time in St Mary’s and visiting Cumberland Island. Wendy and Michael are the best hosts. Pelican’s Perch is super cute, clean, everything you need…bikes and golf cart bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Perfection!

My husband and I wanted a little weekend getaway and our stay here was perfect. I would highly recommend, and we will be coming back. The little apartment was super clean and having access to a golf cart and bicycles was wonderful!Wendy and her husband were a joy to work with h!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Relaxation in St Mary

We had a very relaxing stay at Pelicans Perch! We have stayed at this apartment before and loved it then. Still loved it now! It was clean, relaxing, beautiful gardens, very nice bathroom essentials. In fact, I just ordered the shampoo and shower soap. Very luxurious! Wendy and Michael are great hosts, they’re available but , in no way intrusive.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike D., Dawsonville, GA

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

Property Hunting in St. Mary's Georgia

The apartment was spotless with everything that you need for a comfortable stay. Very quiet location and the grounds are a gardener's delight - very beautiful! We did not get to meet Mike and Wendy as they were called out of town, but we hope to stay again in the future as we continue to look for our retirement home. Highly recommended, you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bram M.

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

Cute Beachy Cottage

Truly exceeded our expectations. The cleanliness was impeccable, and the attention to detail in the decor created a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The checkin/checkout process of the property was outstanding, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience throughout the stay. Access to St. Mary’s was a breeze with the ability to use the golf cart! The crisp hotel style sheets added an extra touch of comfort. This charming cottage was a perfect stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Charming apartment

Beautiful property, well maintained and well equipped. On check in, property owner couldn't accept payment, had a slight delay in reaching the correct vrbo office to pay balance due. Very easy once I got the right office. Couldn't operate TV, instructions weren't correct, owner came over and fixed it. Very friendly owner, gave lots of info about the community.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

LARRY G.

The Epitome of Southern Charm and Hospitality

From the very first glimpse of this property until watching it fade in our rear view mirror this was one of the most amazing places we've ever stayed. The proprietors were the kindest and most gracious hosts one could ask for. And Pelican's Perch itself was like something out of Southern Living or Conde Naste. Spacious, clean, comfortable and with every imaginable amenity and modern convenience. We will be back to visit St. Marys many times and will always stop in to stay at the Perch.

10/10 Excellent

M

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

Beautiful place, quaint, quiet & magical

If we could give it a 20 we would. We loved this apt. it was very clean, comfortable (the bed too) & very well stocked. The owners were very nice & they really thought of everything one may need when staying away from home. The attention to details was beyond expectations. Moreover, being able to borrow beach chairs & Umbrella was great and although we didn't use the golf cart or bikes, it was a nice touch to include all of that with the rental. We were also very impressed with the property's magical garden, it was so tranquil and beautiful. We were able to enjoy seating in the private patio overlooking all the beautiful flowers & trees. It was also a great location 2 min. from downtown and Cumberland Island Ferry & 45 Minutes from Fernandina Beach & Ameila Island, FL. We will definitely be back and highly recommend this place. The best vrbn we have ever been to, hands down. We honestly loved it. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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