Norris Cottage is located in historic downtown St. Marys just five blocks from the riverfront area with restaurants, shops, galleries, museums, and the ferry to Cumberland Island National Seashore all within walking distance. Weather is generally great year round for planning a trip out to Cumberland Island, but you’ll also have Amelia Island, St. Simon and Jekyll Islands, and Okefenokee Swamp close enough for additional day trip options. Come experience our hidden gem for yourself! The space This cozy cottage is tucked away off the street down a picket fence lined driveway. You’ll be encouraged to sit awhile on the front porch with seating for two to relax and enjoy a morning coffee. The dining area has seating for five with a cute corner breakfast nook and chairs. The table can be expanded with a leaf tucked away inside. The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you’ll need to cook great meals at home. There is a Keurig coffee maker with a variety of coffee pods, creamer, and sugar provided. The living room has a spacious sofa and loveseat, a Roku TV, and an electric fireplace to help you relax after a day exploring the area. The master bedroom has a comfortable king size bed, a cozy reading chair, Roku TV, and its own en-suite master bathroom with double vanity and walk-in shower. The second bedroom has full size bunk beds and its own adjoining bathroom with tub shower combo. There is a CordaRoy brand bean bag in the corner of the second bedroom that can be used for extra seating in the living room but also unzips and contains a 60”x60” floor mattress suitable for a child up to about age 8 to sleep on. There is a third half bathroom and a small laundry closet with washer and dryer on either side of the small hallway. On the backside of the house off the kitchen is the screen porch with an outside dining table, a pair of rocking chairs, a pair of arm chairs, and string lights along the ceiling that are on a timer, all to help you enjoy our south Georgia climate to its fullest. A pair of adult cruiser bikes are there for you to use on your exploration of downtown St. Marys. Guest access You’ll be able to self check-in using the smart lock on the front door. Code will be provided just prior to your arrival. Free off street parking is in front or to the left side of the cottage. There is enough space for two cars. There are three steps up to the front porch and two steps down to the screen porch out back. Other things to note Jacksonville International Airport is 31 miles (approximately 30-35 away minutes). Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base is 7 miles away (10-15 minutes). Perfect if visiting a loved one stationed there. Two public boat ramps downtown just blocks away from the cottage. Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach- 30 miles Jacksonville- 40 miles Brunswick- 47 miles Jekyll Island- 50 miles St. Simon Island- 55 miles Okefenokee Swamp (Folkston entrance)- 57 miles St. Augustine- 80 miles Savannah- 116 miles —————————— My cleaner and I are very proud to provide a clean home for you to enjoy during your stay, and although I do have a pest control company spray the property regularly, please keep in mind this is the deep coastal south, and on occasion an ant, spider, roach, flying bug, or lizard may unfortunately find its way inside or to the back porch. No refunds will be given in such cases. Again, this is coastal Georgia. Please keep that in mind when booking during hurricane season. No refunds due to weather conditions unless there is a mandatory evacuation called for by local government emergency services. Please consider purchasing trip insurance, especially during hurricane season, if a trip interruption would cause significant financial hardship. No early checkin or late checkout without prior arrangement.