12 Best Airbnb Vacation Rentals On And Near Cumberland Island, Georgia - Updated 2024

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Cumberland Island, Georgia, is a barrier island off the southeastern coast of Georgia. The island is known for its incredible wildlife, beaches, and maritime forest. The island is covered with 300-year-old oak trees draped with Spanish moss, miles of quiet beaches, and animals such as wild horses and loggerhead sea turtles. Exploring this enchanting island will leave memories etched in your mind forever. Dungeness is a ruined mansion in the old historical district of the island, where several prominent families from American history, like the Revolutionary War hero, Nathanael Greene lived. Crooked River State Park has a maritime forest and visitors center. Visitors can go hiking and boating at the park. St. Mary’s Historic District is located on the river and full of museums, shops, and restaurants. Book your private accommodation now so you don’t have to wander around looking for a comfortable place to stay on Cumberland Island, Georgia. Continue reading to explore the best Airbnb vacation rentals on and near Cumberland Island, Georgia.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 06, 2024.

1. Sabina's Cottage (from USD 216)

Enjoy a tranquil escape at this charming waterfront haven on the harboring banks of the Crooked River. Many fun activities are available nearby, including fishing, boating, paddleboarding, and kayaking. Explore the area with bikes available at the property. You can visit Cumberland Island by ferry, departing from the dock next to the National Seashore Visitor Center.

When you don’t feel like venturing out, barbecue on the deck and enjoy alfresco dining with a scenic view of the river. You can also post stunning holiday pics on Instagram with WiFi or watch TV for indoor entertainment.

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St. Marys, Georgia, United States
23.23 km (14.5 mi) from Main Beach Park
76 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire cottage 2 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the beds were super comfy
cozy little place great view and great location very relaxing atmosphere with the screened in porch patio deck
they have added small touches to the cottage that made our stay very comfortable
the beds were very comfortable
the beds were very comfortable
Cleanliness:
great little place clean and cozy
the bathroom was clean
the house was very clean
everything was clean the kitchen was more than stocked and the beds were comfy
it is very clean and has great amenities
Host:
host was fantastic home was too
stacie was a wonderful host
Location:
the location is close to other attractions
this was such a lovely stay and location
we loved how close it is to the state park
it was quite relaxing and very close to a great park with hiking
great location and a beautifully well appointed home
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2. Green House Cottage (from USD 122)

Enjoy a pleasant stay with your furry friends at this pet-friendly Airbnb near Cumberland Island. You’ll be just a few blocks from the picturesque St. Marys riverfront, where you can enjoy shopping and dining in top-notch restaurants. When not in the mood to dine out, barbecue smoky, juicy meat on the grill or use the fully equipped kitchen to whip up something delicious. You can also relax with a glass of wine in the garden.

Stay connected to your loved ones with WiFi and catch up on your favorite shows on TV to entertain yourself.

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Saint Marys, Georgia, United States
13.01 km (8.1 mi) from Main Beach Park
78 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire cottage 3 Beds 4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
very comfortable cottage had everything we needed
the cottage is well stocked and we had everything we needed for a comfortable visit
great open living room and patio too
the cottage is very cute the beds were a bit firmer but comfortable
the beds were great too and i especially loved the outdoor area
Cleanliness:
very clean comfortable beds and spacious
the house was clean and comfortable
very clean and accommodating; a great place to relax
clean convenient and perfect for what we needed
the beds were comfortable and the place was super clean
Host:
thomas was a great host and was responded quickly to communications
" hosts are just incredible- great communication and very kind and welcoming
great for fur babies and parents host is easy to communicate with and more than accomodating
great location and great place tom was very responsive if there were any questions or concerns
Location:
the location was perfect
this is a great location
great location quite neighborhood would definitely stay here again
this is a sweet little cottage located within walking distance to downtown st
the green house is a great location
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3. Well-equipped cottage with views of the Saint Marys River (from USD 155)

Grandview Cottage is within walking distance of the Cumberland Island ferry, restaurants, shops, and museums. The cottage rental near Cumberland Island is located across the street from Howard Gilman Waterfront Park and it has a hammock, screened-in porch, gas grill, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a Keurig brewer, and many more conveniences to keep guests comfortable. Amenities at the cottage include cable TV, linens and towels, WiFi, a hairdryer, and hangers.

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Saint Marys, Georgia, United States
12.82 km (8.0 mi) from Main Beach Park
319 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire cottage 3 Beds 7 Guests 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 7

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
such comfortable conditions allowed us to enjoy the amenities more fully
beds were amazingly comfortable
beds were super comfy and the kitchen was very well equipped
the cottage was well appointed with all the kitchen and entertainment conveniences
this place exceeded all of our expectations and the beds were very comfortable
Cleanliness:
clean nice and homey
it was sparkling clean and beautifully maintained
house is very clean and spacious
a very clean and well stocked house
and the house was so updated and clean
Host:
andrea is an excellent host
andrea was a wonderful host
andrea is a great host
andrea was friendly and flexible
the host was very responsive to any of our questions
Location:
great location
the location was fantastic
walking distance to a cute little town with an amazing park
great location very close to the heart of st
and the location is fantastic
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4. Riverfront apartment with a fenced backyard (from USD 145)

Take in spectacular sunrises and sunsets over the river at this riverfront apartment, known as Kimblehouse on the River. The historic downtown of St. Mary’s is nearby. Hiking and biking trails, boating, kayaking, and bird watching are also close by, at Crooked Creek State Park.

This accommodation has a screened-in porch, a full kitchen, one bedroom, and one bathroom. Amenities include a TV, linens and towels, a washer and dryer, WiFi, and much more to make sure guests feel at home.

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Saint Marys, Georgia, United States
11.91 km (7.4 mi) from Main Beach Park
154 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
ENTIRE RENTAL UNIT 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the apartment is perfect for a relaxing stay--the grounds beautiful and the views from the dock sublime
Cleanliness:
really clean and well decorated with lots of cozy touches
the space was very clean and we had everything we needed
Host:
the hosts were hospitable and responsive to questions as well
our host had every amenity we could hope for and then some
the host were so friendly and generous
don and anne are wonderful hosts who make you feel welcome and comfortable
don and anne were wonderful hosts
Location:
great place in the heart of saint augustine
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5. Sea Glass Cottage (from USD 120)

This rental is right in downtown St. Mary’s. Sea Glass Cottage is near cute shops, fine dining, and local museums. It is the perfect place if you want to take a stroll downtown or walk along one of the nearby beaches. The cottage has a fully-equipped kitchen, queen-size sofa sleeper, and full-size bed in the bedroom.

Guests will also have air conditioning and heating, a washer and dryer, linens and towels, a TV, WiFi, shampoo, and free parking.

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Saint Marys, Georgia, United States
12.94 km (8.1 mi) from Main Beach Park
163 reviews   Wifi Available
ENTIRE HOME 2 Beds 4 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
cozy beachy getaway with great amenities & lots of character
perfect with laundry and air conditioning
the sea glass cottage was very cozy and the perfect little spot to get away
Cleanliness:
clean and very quiet
great place clean and comfortable
it is very clean and cute
it’s clean and has everything you need
we had a lovely stay at sea glass very clean and cozy and just as advertised
Host:
wonderful host and cottage
she was very communicative and friendly
amanda was a great host and responded quickly
amanda is a thoughtful & responsive host
again our host couldn't have predicted this but it was inconvenient otherwise a lovely stay
Location:
cute place in a very cute town
great location and quiet
cute tiny house close to everything you need in quaint downtown st
great location for visiting cumberland island
great location right near bars restaurants and local shops
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6. The Loft on Osborne

The Loft on Osborne is an entire apartment rental in St. Mary’s. The rental is very spacious, has lots of light, and is close to downtown. Restaurants are nearby, as well. This rental allows pets, is family-friendly, and ideal for travel adventurers of all kinds.

Guests will have air conditioning and heating, access to a washer and dryer, free parking, a TV, WiFi, household essentials, and an equipped kitchen, so guests can cook their own meals.

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Saint Marys, Georgia, United States
12.84 km (8.0 mi) from Main Beach Park
154 reviews  
Entire apartment 3 Beds 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the amenities of the apartment were also wonderful additions to our trip
great loft apartment with all the amenities
the loft is very quiet with excellent wifi
extra blankets and towels were great and a washer and dryer and wifi great location
two tvs a huge dressing room and full size washer dryer
Cleanliness:
it was clean and cozy and we will stay again
it was clean and has good working modern kitchen appliances
great space thoughtful games and books available very clean
molly was quick to respond and the loft was clean and very comfortable
it was clean spacious modern and unique we enjoyed the location too thank you :)
Host:
molly is a great host and very responsive
you must see it to believe it the host was gracious and very prompt
the people in the town and owner are very friendly
molly helpful with dining recommendations
super responsive and extremely kind
Location:
great location too
great location close to town
the location was perfect
located about a 5 minute walk from all the cute local shops and ferry to cumberland island
very nice little breakfast restaurant within walking distance
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7. Cozy room by the river

This private room rental is located in a home right outside St. Marys. The room is just blocks away from Crooked River State Park, putting it in a nice location for exploring Cumberland Island. This comfortable room is equipped with a queen bed, room-darkening shades, linens, and hangers. Guests will be able to use shampoo, an iron, and WiFi during their stay.

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23.39 km (14.6 mi) from Main Beach Park
58 reviews  
Private room 1 Bed 2 Guests

8. Amelia Island Seashell Retreat

Amelia Island Seashell Retreat is family-friendly and this unit is a one bedroom, one bathroom space with a shower and tub, flat-panel TV, full-size kitchen, dining table, and access to a courtyard. It’s only four blocks away from a park on the beach. The rental is also near many great points of interest on Amelia Island, such as the historic downtown, Fort Clinch, Egan Creek, and much more.

Amenities at the guesthouse include linens and towels, a TV, air conditioning and heating, WiFi, household essentials, and free parking.

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Amelia Island, Florida, United States
431 meters (0.3 ft) from Main Beach Park
107 reviews  
Entire cottage 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

9. The Bogey and Bacall

This rental is for a private room in a bed and breakfast in St. Mary’s. The room is furnished with a kitchenette, mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and microwave. The charming room has air conditioning and heating, a TV, linens and towels, WiFi, free parking, breakfast, and shampoo. The rental is near beaches, shops, bars, and restaurants.

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St. Marys, Georgia, United States
12.72 km (7.9 mi) from Main Beach Park
15 reviews  
Private room in bed and breakfast 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
very nice room and good breakfast liked the room decorations
i enjoyed lounging in the living room and talking with other guests
Cleanliness:
the room was clean and charming as was the atmosphere of the entire place
Host:
mardja was a gracious host and very accommodating
my stay was brief but the host was accommodating and nice
our hostess madja (i am sure that is misspelled ) is so warm and friendly and very helpful
she and her staff even walked my dog truly a wonderful place
lynn was very friendly helpful and wonderful cook
Location:
the location is perfect
it was a great location very close to i95 and fl
the location is perfect to do a walking tour of st marys
huge delicious breakfast and easily walkable to restaurants and the ferry to cumberland island
the neighborhood was safe place was just like i imagined rustic but cozy
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10. Family-friendly townhome with pool access

This rental is for an entire townhome on the north side of Amelia Island. It’s two blocks away from the beach and nearby the downtown, that has fine-dining options. The part of the island the rental is on is peaceful and family-friendly. It comes with access to a pool and tennis courts.

The rental includes a TV, WiFi, air conditioning and heating, household essentials, linens and towels, an iron, a bathtub, an equipped kitchen, and free parking.

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Fernandina Beach, Florida, United States
710 meters (0.5 ft) from Main Beach Park
162 reviews  
Entire townhouse 2 Beds 2 Bedrooms 1 Bathrooms
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
) the beds were like sleeping on a cloud
the kitchen and household was very well outfitted with all amenities
comfy beds fresh linens board games to play and fast wifi too
there is a really nice shower in back patio though perfect for getting off stubborn sand
we were most pleased however with the comfortable beds and spaciousness of the place
Cleanliness:
the complex was dog friendly and so clean too
lots of towels clean futon covers shampoo etc
the house was clean and fresh when we arrived
the place was sparkling clean and had everything we needed
the place was quiet and clean
Host:
host was great at responding
rhin is an excellent host
rhin & cos were great hosts; very communicative
the owners are more than helpful
host made some considerate arrangements
Location:
terrific location location in a quiet spot near the beach
great location very comfortable beds
easy walk to beach
super cute condo with a short walk to the beach
great location close to the beach and downtown
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11. Island retreat

This rental is a ground floor apartment by the beach. It’s near the Fernandina Beach historic downtown, that has restaurants and shops. The rental space has one bedroom and one bathroom. Guests will be able to have air conditioning and heating, cable TV, towels and linens, an iron, WiFi, an equipped kitchen, a private entrance, extra pillows, hangers, and free parking during their stay. This rental is a great choice if you’re looking for quiet accommodation, that’s near beaches.

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1.69 km (1.1 mi) from Main Beach Park
125 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire residential home 2 Beds 4 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 4

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
orysia responded very quickly and found a solution so that we could have wifi access throughout our stay
tv / satellite / wifi all worked great along with a nice kitchenette
i love the bedroom with it's comfy bed and lots of great natural light
bed was comfy and had two great tvs with dish network
her place is relaxing and immaculate with a cozy cottage feel
Cleanliness:
clean and comfortable apartment
very clean and well kept
everything was clean and updated
everything was really clean and nicely appointed
the place was exceptionally clean
Host:
she is a very welcoming and gracious host
orysia was a great host
orysia was a great host
orysia is an excellent host
orysia was a lovely host very accommodating
Location:
the location was great
great location convenient to beach
super close to the beach
it provides a great location with a 2 minute walk to the beach
loved the space and location
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12. Light-filled cottage with fire pit

Sunset Cottage, also known as Little House, is a charming cabin, with big windows that let in lots of light. The rental has an outdoor shower to rinse off the sand and there’s a fire pit, so you can relax by the warm glow under the stars. You’ll be comfortable in the cottage with amenities like air conditioning, cable TV, WiFi, household essentials, linens, towels, and more. The rental is within walking distance of the historic downtown.

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Brunswick, Georgia, United States
53.12 km (33.1 mi) from Main Beach Park
943 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
Entire cottage 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
lovely touches very comfortable and fully stocked with amenities
the grounds are a beautiful private oasis and the interior of the cottage is comfortable and cute
the cottage is adorable and cozy and we just loved it
thank you for sharing your cozy cottage
the bed was comfortable the yard was relaxing and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Cleanliness:
perfect getaway place clean and cozy
gloria's place is clean comfortable very funky
highly recommended clean and unique place
it was beautifully decorated and sparkling clean
it seems to be an older place but spotless and kept up very nicely
Host:
gloria was a wonderful host with very quick responses
gloria is a great host
gloria is a great host
inviting and host was outstanding
moonie the cat is a friendly co host
Location:
gloria's place is near perfect
comfortable and such a good location
the place is super cute and private
cute place with everything you need
location was central to several beaches and felt very secluded yet was easily accessible
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Magical Cumberland Island

There is a place where wild horses roam freely. Majestic sunrises and sunsets overtake the sky above the water. Quaint shops and cozy restaurants line the historic downtown. Discover Cumberland Island. Walk along its beaches, bike through its state parks, or go boating on the river before retiring to your cabin near Cumberland Island. Reserve your holiday time at the private accommodations above and see the magic for yourself!

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Susanna Carlson is a freelance writer from Wisconsin. She enjoys traveling, art, reading, and outdoor activities in her free time.

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