Cumberland Island is a barrier island off the Atlantic coast of southern Georgia. It is part of Camden County and can only be reached by the Cumberland Ferry or by boat. The ferry runs twice a day from St. Marys, Georgia, and no vehicles or bicycles are allowed on the ferry. The island's public areas are part of a national seashore that is run by the National Park Service, which makes sure there are no more than 300 people on the island at one time. The island has no stores, paved roads or trails, however bicycles are available for rent. Several hotels are within nine miles of the island as well.
The Greyfield Inn was a house built by Thomas and Lucy Carnegie in 1900 for their daughter, Margaret Ricketson. The hotel has 16 rooms decorated with family heirlooms and antiques. One night's stay includes a Southern breakfast, picnic lunch, gourmet dinner, snacks, soft drinks, cocktails, bicycles, guided tours and private ferry transportation. Fishing charters, massages and wedding packages are also available.
Greyfield Inn
Cumberland Island, GA 31527
866-401-8581
greyfieldinn.com
The Riverview Hotel is about five miles from Cumberland Island and is across from historic trolley tours and a water taxi as well as the ferry to Cumberland Island. The hotel was built in 1916 and features the Captain Seagles Seafood Restaurant and Saloon, which offers a patio bar and picnic lunches. Each of the 18 rooms includes air conditioning, Wi-Fi access and cable television with HBO. Pets are allowed with a fee.
Riverview Hotel
105 Osborne St.
Saint Marys, GA 31558
912-882-3242
riverviewhotelstmarys.com
The Hampton Inn & Suites offers a second-story outdoor pool, fitness center, business center, free breakfast area, local shuttle service, gift shop, safety deposit box, valet laundry service, guest laundry facilities and free parking. Air conditioning, high-speed Internet access and cable television with HBO are in all 122 rooms. Some rooms also have fully equipped kitchens or whirlpool tubs. Nearby restaurants include Arte Pizza, the Beech Street Grill, and the Bonito Grill and Sushi. The hotel is about five miles from Cumberland Island and within walking distance of the Amelia Island Museum of History.
Hampton Inn & Suites
19 South 2nd St.
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
904-491-4911
hamptoninn.hilton.com
The Home Towne Suites is an extended stay hotel with 63 rooms. Each room comes with a fully equipped kitchen, free Wi-Fi and cable television with HBO. Amenities include an outdoor pool, weekly housekeeping, free grocery shopping service, weekly guest socials and guest laundry facilities. The hotel is about nine miles from Cumberland Island and is near the St. Marys Submarine Museum. The Happy Wok Buffet is within walking distance.
Home Towne Suites
2343 Village Drive
Kingsland, GA 31548
912-882-3004
htshotel.com/GA/Kingsland.html
