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

3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

9.8

Outstanding(63 Reviews)

House in St Marys, GA

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

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.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of St Marys, GA

Nearby attractions

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

36.9 mi

Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens

42 mi

Memorial Park

47.6 mi

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

47.1 mi

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

$$$$

9.8

Outstanding(63 Reviews)

House in St Marys, GA

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Pets allowed

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Smoking allowed

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of St Marys, GA

Nearby attractions

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

36.9 mi

Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens

42 mi

Memorial Park

47.6 mi

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

47.1 mi

Reviews

9.8

Outstanding(63 Reviews)

8.0

Sep 2024

Host was very nice and home was big and lovely but not as clean as We would have liked.

10.0

Jul 2024

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!!!

10.0

Jun 2024

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!

10.0

Apr 2024

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.

10.0

Apr 2024

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!

10.0

Mar 2024

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

10.0

Feb 2024

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.

10.0

Feb 2024

Well kept up historical house. Comfortable beds. Lovely porch. More space than we could ever use.

10.0

Feb 2024

Lovely home. Great location to historic downtown and restaurants. Loved the front porch.

10.0

Oct 2023

Beautiful old house. Well maintained and great location. Spacious would be an understatement. Lots of character.

10.0

Sep 2023

We really liked the cannonball house with its historic interior, modern kitchen and location. The porch is awesone and we had a grest contact to the owner.

10.0

Aug 2023

House was comfortable and conveniently located.

10.0

Aug 2023

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.

10.0

Aug 2023

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!!

10.0

Jun 2023

The Cannon Ball House was the perfect location to walk all of beautiful St Marys. The house was very comfortable and spacious. Perfect for our group of 6.

10.0

May 2023

The house is beautiful, full of history, and with plenty of room! The location was perfect so we never had to use our car to get around town. We will be back!

10.0

Apr 2023

We chose to stay in the historical part of St. Mary’s. Our first visit there. Staying at the Cannon Ball house was extra special. It clearly is an older historic house- as is the entire historic area- but very clean, well air conditioned with fans in every room, comfortable beds.. plenty of room.

10.0

Apr 2023

The home is located in a quaint neighborhood. I felt safe walking in the evening. Easy walk to the river and a small park. The home is historic and spacious. We had plenty of room to allow everyone to have space. I found the bed to be comfortable. Plenty of dishes for cooking and extra items needed such as the occasional band aid. Quick response to any questions.

10.0

Mar 2023

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!

10.0

Feb 2023

Pretty home. Just missing a toaster.

10.0

Feb 2023

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

10.0

Feb 2023

Great House and perfect location. An excellent break from the dreariness back home.

10.0

Jan 2023

Very comfortable home

10.0

Jan 2023

We all love historic homes so were very excited to find "The Cannonball House" to ring in New Years 2023. We wanted to attend the Fernandina Beach "Shrimp Drop" but didn't want to overpay for inferior hotel rooms there. We wanted easy access to Amelia Island and St Simons in a quaint area. St Marys definitely fit the bill. The house was perfectly situated within walking distance to the beautiful downtown area. The Cumberland Island Ferry was so close and we enjoyed a lovely day there visiting the National Seashore, the ruins and the feral horses. We highly recommend this home and the area for your next getaway.

10.0

Dec 2022

Beautiful property. Delightfully decorated for the holidays. Worth the trip.

10.0

Aug 2022

St. Mary's was such a special little town to stay in and being able to come "home" to the Cannon Ball house at the end of each day only made it that much better. The house was clean and spacious and had everything we needed. It was perfectly located within walking distance of everything we could need or want. We'll definitely return!

10.0

Jun 2022

Love this house

Love this house

This was our second time staying at this house and we always have a blast. The porch is my favorite place to relax. The location is so close to downtown just a couple minute walk.

8.0

May 2022

Convenient for Cumberland ferry

Convenient for Cumberland ferry

The house was as described and in a great location for walking to downtown and the Cumberland ferry. It had everything we needed for our wide age range. Thank you!

10.0

May 2022

Charming

Charming

Our stay at Cannonball House was amazing! The accommodations were just as wonderful, if not more, as it was depicted on the VRBO website. Great location, so close to historic St Marys! We walked to town daily. The purpose of our trip was to see if this is where we want to retire. It is definitely #1 on our list :)

10.0

May 2022

What a lovely place!

What a lovely place!

My husband and I and our pups, along with two friends stayed here to be near a wedding over the weekend. The owners were wonderful in communicating before and during our stay. The home is beautiful and had everything we needed from a well stocked kitchen to plenty of fresh linens. We loved the location being so near “downtown” St. Mary’s (very small but quaint) and the neighborhood was wonderful to take walks in. But the best part was spending mornings and evenings on the expansive porch! I would recommend this home to anyone. You won’t be disappointed!

10.0

Apr 2022

Beautiful well kept 200 year old historic home. There was nothing more we needed, the house was equipped will all the essentials plus more. This was not our first trip to St Mary's, but was the first time renting this home. The next trip to St Mary's we will definitely rent this home again.

10.0

Nov 2021

The house exceeded our expectations in every way - clean, spacious and close to downtown.

The house exceeded our expectations in every way - clean, spacious and close to downtown.

The whole process for renting this house was amazing - even though it was just my wife and I there was plenty of room for 6 s a no I just loved the porch. Hope to return next year with whole family.

10.0

Oct 2021

Great Family Retreat

Great Family Retreat

We were in St Mary's for a family wedding and found the Canonball House to be the perfect place for our stay. Lots of space, clean, cheerful and the location is perfect. The porch is a wonderful place to unwind and breathe. It's a home with a rich history and alot of charm. It is a quick walk to the Riverfront, some shops, restaurants and quaint bars. The owners are quick to respond and made the whole process so easy. We loved this house!

10.0

Oct 2021

Great St Mary's getaway

Great St Mary's getaway

Everything clean and working properly

5.0

Oct 2021

We had a great time going to the seafood festival and visiting Cumberland Island. The house was the icing on the cake. Very nice property in the best location. We look forward to coming back in the future

10.0

Sep 2021

Family time

Family time

Everything was clean and as described. Plenty of room for everyone to move about. We spent most of our time at our sons house so we didn’t cook or eat at the house other than coffee and cocoa, but it appeared to have everything necessary for cooking. We hope to come back and spend some time around a fire in the back yard.

10.0

Sep 2021

St. Mary’s Getaway

St. Mary’s Getaway

Unique historical home with modern touches to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily chaos and stress. It’s very convenient and within walking distance to much of historical downtown St. Mary’s. The house was very clean and spacious and communication with the owners was a breeze. They responded to any questions in a very timely way.

10.0

Sep 2021

Vacation

Vacation

Our family had a great time at this house, we loved the wrap around porch in the early morning and evenings.

10.0

Aug 2021

Great house!

Great house!

Very clean. Lovely neighborhood. Well decorated and relaxing house.

10.0

Aug 2021

Paradise in South Georgia

Paradise in South Georgia

If you are a history buff, or just want to get away and relax, this is the perfect place. A very lovely decorated house with lots of room. I owners responded to questions within minutes, and shared lots of information. St Mary's itself is like going back 30-40 years in time...No rush, kids riding bikes and playing ball. active church communities and lots of dog?cat friendly people. It was a 3 block walk to the river front, parks,bookstore, ice cream and great sea food....We found everyone in town to be friendly and helpful. We had lunch and carryout from Langs, and of course cheese cake from Riverfront cafe for dessert. One of our best family trips. I can't leave out the three sided porch for breakfast coffee, and reading. Thanks again

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in St Marys?

The average price for a rental in St Marys is $260 per night. This rental is $79 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town.. Enjoy the water!

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

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town.?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.

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

House in St Marys, GA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of St Marys, GA

Nearby attractions

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

House in St Marys, GA

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of St Marys, GA

Nearby attractions

Reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in St Marys?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

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

What amenities are available at Historic "Cannon Ball" House Close to Cumberland ferry and historic down town.?

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