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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.

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Cumberland Island National Seashore. Cumberland Island, largest of Georgia's Golden Isles, is managed by National Park Service. Dungeness Mansion ruins once owned by Carnegie Family, ruined by fire.

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Elegant St. Simons Island Honeymoon Beach Cottage near Pier Village

King City

Cindy K.

HK$3,266 total

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10 Mar - 11 Mar

Charming Sea Island Cottage • Steps to Beach • Sleeps 10

Sea Island

Elizabeth S.

Pet friendly, beautiful mid island cottage only 3 miles from the beach!

St. Simons Island

Jeff M.

CLEAN AND BRIGHT BEACHFRONT COTTAGE. PERFECT FOR SMALL FAMILIES!

Fernandina Beach

Ethan D.

Daisy's Cozy Coastal Cottage located walking distance to the Village Area.

St. Simons Island

Donald M.

Great Location Unique Luxury Cottage- Sleeps 3 Spa Shower Close to Sea Island

Saint Simons Island

Melanie M.

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St. Marys

Emme H.

New 1250sqft stylish 2bd 2bth cottage AC/WiFi full kitch sunny St. Simons Island

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Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Jacksonville Airport

8/10 Good

"decent property for the price..."

The Villas of Amelia Island

4/10 Poor

"Unit was generally tired and had a 1980s appearance. Lighting was awful. generally a sad experience. coming out of elevator you still had steps before getting to unit !. Address given was to a real estate office with note on door. then had to drive to Omni hotel front desk which was busy. Had to pay a resort fee but was not planning on staying at a resort or using any of the facilities. "

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Jacksonville - Airport

6/10 Okay

"Staff was very nice and check in was quick. DirecTV was an outdated feature. Property seemedvfairly new but it is aging poorly. Like the free parking and no carpet in rhe rooms. Hallway was not air-conditioning for some reason. Good option for staying very close to the airport snd for a reasonable price. Good food options nearby."

The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed in the historic building in March and absolutely loved the charm and character of the property. The building itself is beautiful and added a unique touch to the experience. During our stay we really enjoyed spending time at the beach, relaxing by the pool and hot tub, sitting on the swings, and having meals poolside. It made for a wonderful, relaxing weekend getaway. The only small downside was that the room didn’t have a smart TV or the built-in charging stations we’ve become used to in many newer facilities. If you rely on those, it’s a good idea to bring your own full charger setup for phones, tablets, etc. That said, it actually encouraged us to spend less time in the room and more time enjoying everything the property had to offer. In the end, that turned out to be a much better way to spend the weekend. Overall, we had a great stay and would definitely return. "

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Charming Sea Island Cottage • Steps to Beach • Sleeps 10

Pet friendly, beautiful mid island cottage only 3 miles from the beach!

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Daisy's Cozy Coastal Cottage located walking distance to the Village Area.

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Elegant Southern Cottage/Downtown Pied-a-Terre near Island Beaches

Bike to Beach, Pier & Hotspots! Fenced Yard, Geat Location!

Twin Oaks Cottage in charming downtown St. Marys, walking distance to waterfront

Pet Friendly Cottage! One short block to beach! Walk to shops and dining!

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Coastal Getaway / 2BR/2BA Cottage + Bonus Room near Downtown & Cumberland Island

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WALK to restaurants, lighthouse and shops! Charming cottage, cozy & bright!

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