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Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town.

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Immerse yourself in history at the Cannonball Home, a beautifully restored circa 1807 residence in Saint Marys Historic District. Stroll along the traditional wrap-around porch, admire 12-foot ceilings and enjoy a short walk to St. Marys Howard Gilman Memorial Waterfront Park.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town.

Beautifully restored circa 1807 home in the heart of the Saint Marys Historic District. This home, known as the cannonball home was originally a study for Horace Pratt, the minister of the first Presbyterian Church in Saint Marys and was located on the Orange Hall property. The home was hit with a cannonball during the Civil War and the damage is still seen today! This historic home has a traditional wrap around porch and 12 foot ceilings.

A lovey and short .3 mile walk from the home and you are at St. Marys Howard Gilman Memorial Waterfront Park, divine Saint Mary's Seafood river front restaurants, Knuckleheads Kayak Adventures, the ferry to Cumberland Island, and more.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking is only allowed out side the home

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

  • 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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Check with owner for party and event information.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking is only allowed out side the home

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 39
Note from host: Check with owner for party and event information.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

PRIVATE_VACATION_HOME
Historic "cannon Ball" House
Historic Antebellum "cannon Ball" House

About the area

Located in St. Marys, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. St. Marys Railroad Museum and Fort Clinch State Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cumberland Island Ferry and Club at Osprey Cove. Howard Peeple's Park and Fernandina Beach Main Beach Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving and power boating adventures can be found near the property. Visit our St. Marys travel guide
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St. Marys, GA

What's nearby

  • Dungeness on Cumberland Island, Georgia, is a ruined mansion that is part of a historic district that was the home of several families significant in American history. James Oglethorpe first built on Cumberland Island in 1736, building a hunting lodge that he named Dungeness. Oglethorpe named the place after Dungeness, in England. The next Dungeness was the legacy of Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene, who had acquired 11,000 acres of island land in exchange for a bad debt. His widow built a four-story tabby mansion in 1803, over a Timucuan shell mound. During the War of 1812 the island was occupied by the British, who used the house as a headquarters. In 1818 Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee, a dashing cavalry commander during the Revolutionary War and father of Robert E. Lee, stayed at the house until his death on March 25, 1818, cared for by Greene's daughter Louisa, and was laid to rest in nearby cemetery with full military honors provided by an American fleet stationed at St. Marys, Georgia. The house was abandoned during the U.S. Civil War and burned in 1866. In the 1880s the property was purchased by Thomas M. Carnegie, brother of Andrew Carnegie, who began to build a new mansion on the site. The 59-room Queen Anne style mansion and grounds were completed after Carnegie's death in 1886. His wife Lucy continued to live at Dungeness and built other estates for her children, including Greyfield for Margaret Carnegie, Plum Orchard for George Lauder Carnegie, and Stafford Plantation. By this time, the Carnegies owned 90% of the island. The Carnegies moved out of Dungeness in 1925. In 1959 the Dungeness mansion was destroyed by fire, alleged to be arson. The ruins are today preserved by the National Park Service as part of Cumberland Island National Seashore. They were acquired by the Park Service in 1972.
    Cumberland Island National Seashore
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • USA, Georgia, Cumberland Island National Seashore
    Cumberland Island National Seashore Visitor Center
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Night scene of the ferry to Cumberland Island and the waterfront in St Marys, Georgia.
    Cumberland Island Ferry
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • St. Marys Welcome Center
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • St. Marys Submarine Museum
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)
    37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wendy's
    5 min drive
  • Subway
    5 min drive
  • Sonic Drive-In
    5 min drive
  • Arby's
    5 min drive
  • Brackish Beer Company
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town. located?

Located in the heart of St. Marys, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. Marys Welcome Center, Cumberland Island National Seashore and St. Marys Submarine Museum. Howard Gilman Waterfront Park and Cumberland Island Ferry are also within 10 minutes.

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Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town. Reviews

Reviews

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Five friends enjoyed a relaxing stay and a fabulous visit to Cumberland Island.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home and Owner

Very much enjoyed our stay. Lots of room, historic home, close to downtown. Owner very friendly and easy to work with!
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second Annual Girls Get-Away

Once again, we enjoyed our stay in the historic Cannonball House. The house is roomy and comfortable. St. Mary’s and the residents are charming and welcoming. We will definitely rent this place for our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice House and Neighborhood

House was comfortable and conveniently located.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay in St. Mary's

Beautiful historic property. We loved how it was decorated. You could feel the history but at the same time it was nicely updated and very comfortable. It had everything we needed and it was very close to the ferry and downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend

This was our first trip to St. Marys The property was clean, beautiful, and location was perfect. We walked to restaurants, enjoyed guided tours of the town both by walking and kayaking the St. Marys River. The Ferry to Cumberland Island was within walking distance as well and what a wonderful day hiking we had there as well!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet weekend in St. Mary’s

We enjoyed our first visit to St. Mary’s and the Cannonball House provided a great home base for exploring. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the porch and late afternoon walks to the water and downtown. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful. The house is spacious and was comfortable for the six of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven N., LaPorte

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful neighborhood

Lovely home. Great location to historic downtown and restaurants. Loved the front porch.
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home

This was a fantastic place to stay. Very convenient to restaurants and water front. House is big with so much history, everywhere you looked there was something else to see. Host was great with communication, would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

In the heart of St. Marys

We had a wonderful stay!! The hosts were very accommodating and communicative. The house is lovely and super cool, unique lay-out. Great location!! We will definitely be back to stay again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful old house. Well maintained and great location. Spacious would be an understatement. Lots of character.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

JANICE B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love St. Marys

Love the location. Such a wonderful and lovely historic home. My family enjoyed sitting out on the porch and listening to the birds every morning! The host made sure we had everything needed to start our vacation off well!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

April O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place and beautiful area

Well kept up historical house. Comfortable beds. Lovely porch. More space than we could ever use.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Corinne R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls getaway

Host was very nice and home was big and lovely but not as clean as We would have liked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Trip

The Cannonball House was just perfect for our group. It was a perfect location. We were comfortable and had everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting on the porch at night. The property manager was easy to work with and answered all of our questions promptly. We will definitely stay in this beautiful home when we visit St. Mary's again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theodore L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring break

Had a nice relaxing visit. Very nice town to visit had some great places eat. Enjoyed playing golf at one of the near by courses. My wife liked the shopping in the area. The house was very unique and comfortable. We had everything we needed. Debbie was very accommodating and I would recommend this rental to anyone. Loved the porch
Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Cannonball House

This home is so beautiful. Modern amenities in the bathrooms and kitchen but the preserved charm of an historic house!!! Beautiful decor throughout the house!!! The wrap around front porch was just lovely to sit on!! The first day there was an AC issue upstairs but the hosts were there immediately to remedy the problem. It’s located on a quiet street but close enough to walk to the downtown area to explore! I only live 30 miles from this location but will be booking again for future events that bring me to St Mary’s!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rita C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Who doesn’t love a little history?

We found the place where the cannonball hit! We had help from the owner of course but nonetheless it was a great topic of conversation! My daughter lives nearby and I dearly love St. Mary’s so why not make a vacation of it and get to visit her and her family right? Each bedroom has its own bathroom which is so convenient! The girls ages 4 and 5 had a blast checking out all the hiding places and the adults enjoyed the wide open spaces for conversations while the cooking was going on. Convenient to Cottle and Gunn (a must visit ) and everything else this house was awesome for our annual trip! We enjoyed our time at the Cannonball House!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is in very close proximity to downtown St. Marys. We loved the neighborhood and the history of the home. Overall, a nice stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Nice historic house in a great neighborhood real close to downtown. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!!

We enjoyed the “Cannonball House”!! It was very convenient and walking distance to the town of St. Mary’s. It was perfect for a large group with many gathering rooms and and three bathrooms. We loved the home and highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent and Peaceful stay

Beautiful property in a beautiful town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent property and location

Stayed at the Cannonball House on multiple occasions - access to downtown St. Marys and Cumberland just out the door.
Stayed 18 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

LOVELY STAY

Had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rochelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Quiet Property!

We really enjoyed this property. It’s walking distance to the waterfront and in a very quiet neighborhood made it a great relaxing place to vacation with the family!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023