St. Marys B&B | Expedia

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.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Next weekend

In two weeks

In one month

In two months

Our top choices for St. Marys bed & breakfast

Spencer House Inn Bed & Breakfast

St. Marys

Nancy

HK$1,869 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Apr - 2 Apr

Goodbread House Bed & Breakfast Inn

St. Marys

Benjamin

HK$1,710 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

Florida House Inn

Fernandina Beach Historic District

Daniel

HK$1,222 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Elizabeth Pointe Lodge

Fernandina Beach

Henry

HK$3,081 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

Blue Heron Inn

Fernandina Beach Historic District

Lynn

HK$2,599 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Apr - 2 Apr

Amelia Island Williams House

Fernandina Beach Historic District

celestino

HK$3,119 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Mar - 10 Mar

The Addison on Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach Historic District

richard

HK$3,113 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Apr - 3 Apr

Hoyt House Amelia Island

Fernandina Beach Historic District

kathleen

View all properties

Save an average of 15% on thousands of hotels when you're signed in

Top St. Marys Hotel Reviews

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western St Marys Cumberland

10/10 Excellent

"Didn’t use pool. Room was clean. Staff was friendly."

The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort

2/10 Terrible

"NO There was a roof covering our view, we could not see anything else but the roof. We were so disappointed with the entire stay. we were charged resort fees without any of their use. No one told us about the shuttle and we were struggling for transportation to and from the convention center for the entire weekend."

Find out more about St. Marys

St. Marys B&B information

Number of reviews	2,815
Accommodation	11 B&B
Lowest Price	HK$1,222
Highest Price	HK$3,119

Frequently asked questions

Searching for B&Bs in St. Marys?

If you're interested in something a little quirkier than your standard hotel, a bed and breakfast might be the perfect option for your getaway. For any museum buff, a trip to St. Marys wouldn't be complete without a stop at St. Marys Railroad Museum or St. Marys Submarine Museum.

Why choose a B&B over a traditional hotel room?

With attentive service, opportunities to meet guests from other places and breakfast served on site, B&Bs all have a one-of-a-kind environment.

What are the best bed and breakfasts in St. Marys?

You might consider looking into these B&Bs in St. Marys: Spencer House Inn Bed & Breakfast: 14 rooms. Enjoy the free full breakfast and library. Goodbread House Bed & Breakfast Inn: 6 rooms. Enjoy the on-site golf and snack bar/deli.

When is the best time to stay at a B&B in St. Marys?

When you're dreaming of a getaway to St. Marys, year-round temperatures and rainfall may be important factors to consider. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 15°C. Average annual precipitation for St. Marys is 1224 mm.

What is there to do in St. Marys?

Travellers enjoy St. Marys for its island views and restaurants. If you're looking for some activities to entertain you on your trip, consider visiting Cumberland Island Ferry and Club at Osprey Cove. You should put Crooked River State Park and Cumberland Island National Seashore on your list if you want to see more of the area.

How can I get to and around St. Marys?

Mapping out your trip in and around St. Marys is easy with these transportation options. Fly into Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), which is located 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from the city centre. You can also search for flights into Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig), which is 28.6 mi (46.1 km) away. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Car hire Jekyll Island

Room 1

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Our top choices for St. Marys bed & breakfast

Spencer House Inn Bed & Breakfast

Goodbread House Bed & Breakfast Inn

Florida House Inn

Elizabeth Pointe Lodge

Blue Heron Inn

Amelia Island Williams House

The Addison on Amelia Island

Hoyt House Amelia Island

The Grey Owl Inn

Top St. Marys Hotel Reviews

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western St Marys Cumberland

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kingsland Naval Base I-95

Crowne Plaza Hotel Jacksonville Airport/I-95N by IHG

Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport

The Villas of Amelia Island

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

The Westin Jekyll Island Beach Resort

Tru by Hilton Jacksonville Airport I-95

Amelia Hotel at the Beach

Find out more about St. Marys

St. Marys B&B information

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia

Search B&B in St. Marys

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Our top choices for St. Marys bed & breakfast

Spencer House Inn Bed & Breakfast

Goodbread House Bed & Breakfast Inn

Florida House Inn

Elizabeth Pointe Lodge

Blue Heron Inn

Amelia Island Williams House

The Addison on Amelia Island

Hoyt House Amelia Island

The Grey Owl Inn

Top St. Marys Hotel Reviews

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western St Marys Cumberland

Find out more about St. Marys

St. Marys B&B information

Frequently asked questions

Explore a world of travel with Expedia