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.