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Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge

Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge

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Front of house
Front w/ swing and rocking chair
Sign in front of house
Front porch with swing
Front

Overview of Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge

Reviews
9.0 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Folkston, GA
  • Popular LocationFolkston Railroad Transportation Museum5 min walk
  • Popular LocationFolkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform6 min walk
  • Popular LocationSuwanee Canal Recreation Area3 min drive
  • AirportBrunswick, GA (BQK-Golden Isles)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge

Relax on front porch swing and catch a glimpse of the many trains that pass through Folkston each day. Visit the Train Museum in the old restored depot in downtown Folkston. Walk around town for an ice cream cone or soup and sandwich at Whistlin' Dixie's and join the ever present group of train watchers at the Funnel. Take a short ride to the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge for a guided tour of the pristine wilderness or rent a boat for a closer look at the alligators in the cypress swamp. Take a day trip to historic St. Marys where ferries daily cruise the open waters of the St. Marys River forty-five minutes to Cumberland Island where you will see wild horses, deer and turkeys on your walk across the island to the Atlantic Ocean beach. Take other day trips to St. Simons, Jekyll, or Amelia Island.
At the end of the day enjoy a fine dinner at the Okefenokee Restaurant in Folkston or
Lang's seafood in St. Marys.

Keywords: Cottage

Property manager

Tracey Brown
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Enjoy taking picture from your Deck.
Cabins alongside Railroad Tracks
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
9.2 out of 10, (7 reviews)
Cabins alongside Railroad Tracks

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
With owner's permission only.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking not allowed inside the cottage.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Folkston

This cottage is located in Folkston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and Suwanee Canal Recreation Area, while Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum and Woodbine Opry are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Folkston, GA

What's nearby

  • Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum - 5 min walk
  • Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform - 6 min walk
  • Charlton County Courthouse - 9 min walk
  • Suwanee Canal Recreation Area - 3 min drive
  • Okefenokee Swamp Park - 38 min drive

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shell - 3 min drive
  • Brickhouse Restaurant - 14 min walk
  • Dairy Queen - 9 min walk
  • McDonald's - 6 min walk
  • Okefenokee Restaurant - 8 min walk

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pauletta A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was very considerate when we had an issue
We had a very comfortable stay.
Stayed 91 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Anke L.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Way to loud to sleep, not a nice place to stay at all
Very old furniture with holes in Chair and Sofa, old smelling house, extremely loud during night and day because of honking trains (last one at around midnight, first one at 2.30am).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
I loved everything about the experience. I definitely am coming back. Perfect location for me. My kids live in the Folkston area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Al H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great time!
Fishing and exploring the Okefenokee Swamp is always fun. Staying at this cottage makes it easy and pleasant. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauletta A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our experience with the cottage
It was very comfortable. Tracey was very supportive. Every time I notified her she was on top of the issue. We had stayed here for at least 5 times from a couple of weeks to 3 months Plan to come back.
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tracey Brown

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