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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

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

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St. Marys, GA
  • Cumberland Island Ferry
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • St. Marys Welcome Center
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Captain's Quarters

BEAUTIFUL MARSH AND RIVER VIEWS, GLORIOUS SUNRISES OVER THE MARSH AND RIVER :A MUST SEE! TRANQUIL, BIRD WATCHING, HEAR THE CHURCH BELLS!
This fantastic 1200 SF Apartment is part of the “Historic Collier-Casey Estate”, circa 1874, and is situated on the premier vacation rental site in downtown Saint Marys!

This 'Captains Quarters' Apartment is one of two rentals on the 'Collier-Casey Estate' property with its own private entrance and upstairs deck that overlooks an Eastern view of the Marsh, Saint Marys River, Intra-Coastal Waterway, Pass to the Atlantic Ocean and distant Cumberland and Fernandina/Amelia Islands.

The “Captains Quarters”, with it’s upstairs deck offers “the best views” on the property, and is a spacious 1200 SF apartment with 14 ft. Vaulted Ceiling Great Room, with living, kitchen, and breakfast areas; over-sized queen bedroom with walk-in closet; and large bath with Jacuzzi garden tub, walk-in shower, two large double vanities, and private water closet.

It is a perfect location for a couple and offers plenty of room for a week or longer stay!

The tropical setting of the fully landscaped 2+ acre property, with its palm trees, moss-draped oaks, and southern pecan trees, is situated directly on the Marsh to the East, with un-obscured views of Cumberland Island, 'the pass' to the open waters of the Atlantic Ocean, and Fernandina Beach, FL.; and un-obscured River views to the south (front) of the property! No other rental property in Saint Marys offers these beautiful water views.

This property is a 5 minute or less walk to the town center (only one “small town block” to the Saint Marys River waterfront and village shops and restaurants)! As stated in Southern Living Magazine article featuring Saint Marys in 2006, “There’s something about Saint Marys”! If you haven’t experienced Saint Marys you are missing a rare gem!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$100 pet fee for each dog. No Cats 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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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

St. Marys is home to this holiday home. Shoppes At Amelia Concourse and Palmetto Walk Shopping Village are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cumberland Island National Seashore and Crooked River State Park. St. Marys Railroad Museum and Howard Peeple's Park are also worth visiting.
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St. Marys, GA

What's nearby

  • Cumberland Island Ferry - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • St. Marys Submarine Museum - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Marys Welcome Center - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay - 10 min drive - 10.5 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kings Bay Subase Galley - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brackish Beer Company - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wee Pub South - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Captain's Quarters pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Captain's Quarters?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Captain's Quarters?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Captain's Quarters located?

Situated in St. Marys, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Cumberland Island Ferry, Cumberland Island National Seashore and Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center. St. Marys Submarine Museum and Howard Gilman Waterfront Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

MarshMellow

How lucky we were to find this wonderful place. Loved everything about the Captains Quarters inside and out, especially the beautiful sunrises over the marsh! Loved the slow pace of this unique little sleepy town. mThe home was special and the hospitality from the hosts made us feel like family.Equipped with everything, except the wine! But we were prepared and wined and dined on the deck almost every evening surrounded by such beautiful surroundings.Thanks for sharing this golden jewel. We will return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

!Never Disappoints

We always enjoy our trips to the Captain's Quarters and can't wait to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Relaxing in Saint Mary’s

Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon K.

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

Fantastic view

One of the best vacation spots and accommodating hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Like Heaven

We loved the property and the neighborhood. All the restaurants we chose were very good to excellent! The people everywhere we went were friendly and helpful, we could hardly believe it!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Awesome 2nd visit

Most gracious host of any place we've ever stayed, beautiful views, always love visiting St Mary's. No better place to stay. Definitely planning to come back
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Best place to stay in St Mary's

We travel a lot, I have to say this was the best VRBO we've stayed at so far. Best Host, Very homey feel, Amazing views, walk to everything in town. Could not have been better, highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Quite Getaway

Excellent accommodations and service. Could not ask for a better place to stay near downtown St Mary's
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

F B.

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

Beautiful Relaxing peaceful hideaway

The accommodations were outstanding. The back deck was perfect for watching morning sunrises as well as enjoying the wonderful cool breezes coming in over the St Mary’s River and saltwater marsh. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine G., calgary Alberta Canada

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

A favorite place

one of our favorite places - we have returned 3x ! Don is a lovely host and the house is perfect .
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Y G.

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

Weekend Getaway

Amazing property!! My new second home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua P.

Best view in St. Marys.

My wife and I stayed here in the summer for an extended stay and fell in love with it. Don was an amazing host, anything you needed, he was right there and ready to help. I highly recommend the Captains Quarters to anyone looking for a beautiful relaxing stay in St. Marys, that's walking distance to all of the downtown historic areas.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lista S.

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

Relaxing

Just what we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lee F., Atlanta, GA

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

Peaceful Sunrise

The host was most accommodating and informative as well as very friendly. This was a prefect location to catch the ferry to Cumberland Island or to go for a stroll in charming downtown St. Mary’s. Centrally located to points of interest like Fort Clinch and Amelia Island. Sunrise with coffee overlooking the beautiful marsh was everything we could ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T., Newburgh

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

Beautiful, clean, and great service

Everything exceded expectations. Especially thoughtful treats welcoming us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brett M.

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

Great!

Fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

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

Slice of heaven

This property is immaculate and well appointed. The decor and location is perfect! We were so pleased to find it was pet friendly too!! The deck overlooking the marsh was a great place for morning tea. The bed was super comfy and the master bath was gorgeous!! We WILL be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl P.

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

Labor Day Weekend Getaway

The Captain's Quarters was perfect for a couple and our 2 puppies. Adirondack chairs from a second story porch lend to beautiful views of the marsh and Cumberland Island. The host is very hospitable and accommodating. We plan to go back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kym R., Washington, District of Columbia

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

Beautiful St Mary’s

This property is a gem with every amenity. It is located on a historic property in a stunning location with a beautiful view over the nearby marshes from the front porch. We walked our dog multiple times a day through the historic neighborhood. Our hosts were lovely and very helpful too.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Beautiful spot in Saint Mary’s

What a wonderful week at the Captain’s Quarters, with a view of the marsh in Saint Mary’s. Everything about this place was lovely and comfortable, from the bed to the jacuzzi tub to the Adirondack chairs on the balcony. Communication was fast and easy - and Don was so great. A definite gem!
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim W., Madison, AL

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

Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful

My wife and I stayed here while visiting our daughter at Kings Bay naval base. It was a wonderful place. Very clean, great view, well decorated, great location. My wife is very sensitive to smells and this placed had none. Location is easy walking distance to waterfront old town St Marys with restraints, bars, and stores. Great small town atmosphere with short drive to major stores. Host was friendly and always available. Thank you, Don, for a wonderful place.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

The place to stay in St. Marys

We were very happy with our stay at this property in St. Marys. The rooms were sparkling clean, nicely decorated and there was plenty of space. As others mentioned, the sunrises were beautiful. The location was safe and only about a 5 minute walk to downtown shops, restaurants and the waterfront. We had a couple of very nice dinners at the Riverside Café. Don was a wonderful host. He gave us a little tour of the town and even brought us muffins!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

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

Charming getaway!

5 stars!!! The property is beautiful, spotless and spacious. Don is an excellent host and made us feel very welcome. He even invited us into his home to chat and get more acquainted. I would and will recommend this property to family and friends. We hope to see you soon Don!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Wonderful stay

My husband and I spent a lovely month at this VRBO. Don the owner is a great host, always available if need be. Though we had no issues to report. The apartment is beautiful, perfect for the two of us. It provided all the amenities, DISH tv and comfortable furniture and bedding. It is only 2 blocks from historic St Marys which added to the attraction of this property.
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freddie C., McDonough, GA

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

Just as described

We loved our 5-night stay at this property. The attention to detail in the comfort, design and décor of the home is fantastic. The closeness to town was nice for walking to dinner or the waterfront park and it was so nice to have a view of the waterway where we especially enjoyed watching the Ospreys "fish" for their dinners daily. The owner was very welcoming and it was great to have a visit with him and learn a little about the history of the property. This is one of our favorite VRBO property rentals ever and we plan to return in the future. Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

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