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

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Apartment

Original 1940's St Marys Telephone Office was first floor left side of building.

Dining or enjoying a glass of wine, the deck provides awesome waterfront views

Whether arriving or leaving always a pleasant entry way greets you

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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Outdoor space
Kitchen
Air conditioning

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St Marys, GA

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main

1 Queen Bed

Second

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half

Toilet

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Linda Herbert

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17

Twin bdrm has fire exit door, children not advised

Events

No events allowed

Cleanup cost deducted from security deposit

Pets

No pets allowed

$50. Depends on age, size, gender, if crate used

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Added guest not mentioned at booking; $75.00/ night + $50 cleanup fee. We always work with guests if extenuating circumstances affect bookings.

Violation of house rules will result in additional cleanup and/or replacement charges deducted from security deposit

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

Note from host: cleanup cost deducted from security deposit

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Marys

Located in St. Marys, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. St. Marys Railroad Museum and Fort Clinch State Park are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Shoppes At Amelia Concourse and Palmetto Walk Shopping Village. Howard Peeple's Park and Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

St Marys, GA

What's nearby

Cumberland Island Ferry - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
St. Marys Submarine Museum - 2 min walk - 0.3 km
St. Marys Welcome Center - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay - 14 min drive - 11.4 km

Getting around

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Brackish Beer Company - ‬2 min drive
‪Pirates Point Bar and Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪Larry's Giant Subs - ‬10 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hang up all your cares and woes and head to Southern Bell with Riverfront views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hang up all your cares and woes and head to Southern Bell with Riverfront views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hang up all your cares and woes and head to Southern Bell with Riverfront views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hang up all your cares and woes and head to Southern Bell with Riverfront views! located?

Located in the heart of St. Marys, this apartment building is steps away from Cumberland Island Ferry, Cumberland Island National Seashore and Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center. St. Marys Submarine Museum and St. Marys Welcome Center are also within 10 minutes.

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

7 May 2025

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

Wonderful town & great place to stay

The property is very well maintained and everything is very thoughtfully laid out. It's nearby everything you'll want to see and do so it's very convenient. The property is well decorated and has everything you need for your stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

24 Mar 2025

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

Paradise

Wonderful place to stay. Highly recommend it. Beautiful views.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne V.

25 Feb 2025

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

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.

22 Feb 2025

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

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.

11 Feb 2025

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

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.

20 Jan 2025

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

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.

13 Jan 2025

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

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.

29 Nov 2024

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

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.

19 Nov 2024

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

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.

11 Nov 2024

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

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.

4 Nov 2024

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

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.

1 Oct 2024

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

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.

30 Sept 2024

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

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.

23 Sept 2024

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

Great location.

Great place. Great location. Enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

7 July 2024

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

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.

20 June 2024

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

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.

12 June 2024

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

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.

30 May 2024

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

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.

12 Apr 2024

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

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.

29 Mar 2024

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

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

1 Mar 2024

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

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.

14 Feb 2024

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

A++++

Great property - great owners!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

29 Dec 2023

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

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.

7 Nov 2023

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

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.

30 Oct 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Linda Herbert

Why they chose this property

The Telephone Office Building, built in 1947. It was an important fixture on the downtown waterfront until 1951. We have paid tribute to that legacy with a couple of vintage phones and other memorabilia from our collection on site in the apartment. Our dream is to open a small telephone exhibit of the phones used in this area between the late 1850's up to the 1950's.

What makes this property unique

Location, location, location! Any closer to the water and you would be wet! Great views of the water and boats. You can watch the sunrise and sunset from the porch or the inside of the apartment.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main

Second

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Half

Main Bathroom

Spaces

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