Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center2 min walk
St. Marys Welcome Center7 min walk
Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)36 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
Hang up all your cares and woes and head to Southern Bell!
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. Marys', 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
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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
Damage and incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
St. Marys
Located in St. Marys, this apartment is 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. Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park and Island Falls Golf are also worth visiting. Kayaking and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
St Marys, GA
What's nearby
Cumberland Island Ferry - 1 min walk
Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center - 2 min walk
St. Marys Submarine Museum - 2 min walk
St. Marys Welcome Center - 7 min walk
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay - 14 min drive
Getting around
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Buenos Dias - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Brackish Beer Company - 2 min drive
Southern River Walk - 1 min walk
Pirates Point Bar and Grill - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Hang up all your cares and woes and head to Southern Bell! 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!?
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!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Hang up all your cares and woes and head to Southern Bell! located?
Situated on the waterfront, 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.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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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!
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.
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!
The property is clean, cozy and in a gorgeous location. We have stayed here a couple times and look forward to staying again!
Sarah W.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 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.
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests