Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center
12 min drive
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay
15 min drive
Cumberland Island Ferry
16 min drive
Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
44 min drive
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About the area
St. Marys
On river.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this St. Marys vacation home, you'll find St. Marys Railroad Museum and St. Marys Welcome Center. VA St Marys is within 6 miles (10 km) and Cumberland Island National Seashore is within 9 miles (15 km).
Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 10.4 km
St. Marys Submarine Museum - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
Cumberland Island Ferry - 16 min drive - 10.3 km
Getting around
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 19 min drive
Brackish Beer Company - 11 min drive
Pirates Point Bar and Grill - 8 min drive
Burger King - 12 min drive
Sonic Drive-In - 13 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Stunning sunsets, Private dock, Fire pit, Quaint town & Cumberland island
This exclusive 3 bedroom 2 bath waterfront home offers privacy and beauty on the North River (just off of the Saint Marys River). Watch as the sailboat yachts and shrimp boats go by. From the private dock there is easy access by boat to CUMBERLAND Island beaches and the Atlantic Ocean. You can also kayak or fish right from the dock. Amazing Sunsets! Catch your dinner from the private dock. You can bring your own boat (public boat ramp is real close). Fenced back yard. Large deck over a screen porch. Additional bedrooms upstairs. TV in each bedroom except kids room. Unfinished basement/garage. Local excursions may include visiting: Cumberland Island by ferry, Historic Saint Marys (shops and water front), seafood restaurants, Amelia Island beach (20 miles) Okefenokee Swamp (20 miles), Jekyll Island (30 miles) and MORE! Enjoy a walk or bike ride in the neighborhood or to the nearby Saint Marys boat yard. HOPE to see you soon!
Property manager
Tiffany Petrie
Languages
English
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Max 2 dogs. Pet fee per dog.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
North RIVER Retreat
North River Retreat St Marys
North RIVER Retreat St. Marys
North RIVER Retreat Private vacation home
North RIVER Retreat Private vacation home St. Marys
Stunning sunsets, Private dock, Fire pit, Quaint town & Cumberland island Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 69 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 69 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Amber T.
Mar 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for boaters
Beautiful home in a beautiful setting with a very nice floating dock. Dock is suitable for boats up to 25 feet or so. Public ramp is about 10 minutes by car, 5 minutes by boat. Large kitchen, large bedrooms, huge deck with a beautiful view. We enjoyed a fire outside one chilly afternoon. One PSA for boaters: the streets near the house and the driveway are narrow and winding, and there isn't an easy turnaround at the end of the road. With an 18-foot skiff, it wasn't a problem, but with a larger boat, you might want to launch the boat first rather than towing it to the house. Overall, a great stay and we hope to be back.
Amber T.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barbara R., Seabrook Island, SC
Feb 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
This house was as Advertised! Views were beautiful, neighborhood quiet, house comfortable! David and Tiffany were great hosts and very attentive to any request! Would definitely recommend and I hope to be back so ((:
Barbara R.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
khristian b.
Jan 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Hog hunt
Property was great house was great, brought our boat dock was very nice ride to Cumberland Island
khristian b.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sherif I.
Dec 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property with fantastic views
This property is a jam. The views are outstanding. The house was beautiful and clean. Thank you so much to the host Tiffany.
Sherif I.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Scott S.
Oct 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Comfortable place to enjoy St Mary’s GA. From coffee on the deck to drinks, dinner, and stunning sunsets on the dock, to relaxing paddle boarding/kayaking on the chill North River this place fit the bill!
Scott S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karla M.
Oct 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular View
This home is clean and cozy. The river view is amazing, and there are plenty of areas to sit and enjoy the sunrise, sunset, and everything in between. We were very comfortable, and felt safe in the neighborhood. The refrigerator doesn’t have an ice maker, but there are ice trays and plenty of room for bagged ice.
My only regret is that we couldn’t stay longer!!
Karla M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Jonathan D.
Aug 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Jonathan D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy H.
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Overall good stay.
Jeremy H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer D.
Jun 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful quiet location
We had a wonderful week riding bikes, crabbing and fishing from the dock, meeting the locals of st Mary’s. We also spent a day at Amelia island and a day on Jekyll island. House was clean and super comfortable with several amenities of home. We will return for sure!!
Jennifer D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Summer W.
Jun 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fathers Day Weekend
This home was PERFECT for our family to stay in! Plenty of room, and a GORGEOUS view from the back porch! We brought our boat, and the boat ramp was close by! Great location to bring your boat! The “property manager”/host had GREAT communication and was very quick to respond!
Summer W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
HEIDI M.
May 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Hidden Gem
We absolutely loved the property, quiet neighborhood, water front views! Tiffany was amazing. We will definitely be back.
HEIDI M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Mike K., Hiawassee
May 16, 2024
Great location, nice ammenities, very responsive, deck and stairs had wood rot
Tiffany was great, very responsive and easy to access. Took care of any immediate needs and questions, thank you. Swapped out bikes that were not working. Kayaks were in good shape with all necessary gear. Dock was great and recently replaced
The main negative was that the back deck had alot of wood rot and exposed nails. Stairs and railing were in bad shape, both the back deck and front stairs
Mike K.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
Kelly E.
Mar 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
St. Mary’s River House
Wonderful stay with a few shortcomings. No instructions for operating tv. Screens were missing in the downstairs porch. We could not use the downstairs porch due to biting insects. The front steps to the house need some repair. We used the back steps because the front steps lean. We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the fire pit and dock.
Kelly E.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charlotte B., South Carolina
Dec 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house with phenomenal views
We stayed for 10 days over the holidays. House was very clean with all the necessary items to enjoy the holidays. Fishing was great and the local restaurants were very good with friendly folks. Very nice comfortable area. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this home. Convenient to have the boat right there to jump on and fish or fish from the dock.
Charlotte B.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
debbie e.
Sep 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house and property
First, We can not emphasize how awesome the Host of this house, Tiffany, is. She answered all our questions within 5 minutes with the utmost knowledge and kindness we could have asked for! The house was very clean and very nice. The views and sunsets were stunning! It was picture perfect! We totally enjoyed our stay here!
debbie e.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
Joseph C.
May 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Exceptional Outdoor Space and dock
The property was comfortable and communication with the property owner was great.
Joseph C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kathy M.
Apr 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise on the River!
We had a wonderful stay at this property- fenced back yard, tire swing, fire pit, and the house was peefect for our family- the owners were fast to respond to any questions, and overall, it was just a great week
Kathy M.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy K.
Mar 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome sunset
The location is great. We happened to be there during some bad weather, but the kayaking and paddle boarding would have been a good adventure. The sunsets are unreal.
The house was large enough for our group and very clean. We enjoyed ourselves.
Amy K.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brenda A.
Mar 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
Beautiful home (upstairs could use a little attention) with breathtaking views of the river and sunsets. We are already looking to plan another trip in the near future.
Brenda A.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gaylon C.
Feb 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Midwinter escape
Great location, beautiful neighborhood, easy to get to, quiet and peaceful, stunning sunsets. Loved the live oaks and Spanish moss! Perfect for a midwinter escape for two retired couples to renew friendships and enjoy the local area. Especially enjoyed the day trip to Cumberland Island. Will definitely stay again.
Dianne & Gaylon, Linda & Dave
Gaylon C.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Linda U., Asheville, USA
Dec 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday Stay / Family Get-Away
Clean, comfortable, lots of room for our family (mom, dad, two college-age sons) to spread out. Quiet neighborhood and waterfront location. Great kitchen for cooking all our meals in. Good pick if St. Marys is your home base for a week and want to relax.
Linda U.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Janet W., durham, nc
Nov 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We love this place. Beautiful view and perfect location ! We always enjoy this backyard, the fire pit, kayaks and bikes.
Janet W.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tammy A.
Sep 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Amazing space , amazing view !!
Love , love , love this place , relaxing , peaceful .. everything we were looking for !
Tammy A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Aug 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The house, location, and view couldn’t have been more perfect. The house was spotless, and the host was quick to respond to questions.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca W., Flowery Branch, Georgia
Aug 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway home
This was our second visit to this home and it was just as wonderful as the first. The kitchen is well equipped, the home was clean and the sunset view from the back porch and dock is spectacular. We will definitely stay here again!