Folkston, Georgia
The river is calling your name! Answer the call at Skip’s River Cabin on the Upper St. Marys River between Folkston and St. George, Georgia. Sits right at the river’s edge, the cabin is the perfect home away from home for outdoor enthusiasts and adventurers.
Located just 3 miles from the East entrance to the legendary Okefenokee Swamp, this retreat serves up a bounty of fishing opportunities. Bring your small boat or just enjoy swimming, kayaking, and canoeing the beautiful St Marys River.
Important note: The St Mary’s river floods every other other year or so and when it does, the road in can be impassable. There are two options: I can make arrangements to have canoes there for you to load and paddle a short distance to the cabin or you will need to cancel as the guest and get a full refund. We know several days in advance when its going to flood and I will let you know as sops as I see I will flood. It’s actually my wife and my favorite time to go during the rare flood. It’s an island paradise and an incredible adventure. (-:
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Quiet area full of wild life. Good place to unwind
We loved the out of the way, back woods experience. Canoeing on the river was a memorable experience. Would go out of our way to stay here again!
The faucet in the kitchen sink came off in my hand when I moved it from left to right but we managed. Everything else was so good!
Great fishing cabin right on the river
The property is very rural, about 2 miles from the nearest paved road, (leave the sports car at home, it won't make it on the sand road, though my Toyota camry made it.) The house is on stilts with a significant climb up stairs. When you get inside it's cozy. A nice little living room and dining area, with a nice kitchen with plenty of pots pans and utensils. There's a wrap-around porch to sit outside and enjoy the scenery. And the scenery is beautiful. There's also a grill and a fire pit. We enjoyed our stay and wished we had more time there.
Property was nice with it being on the river but the bedrooms are very small and no room for luggage. Shower only has hot water for about 2 minutes then pure cold. The porches were very nice. The cabin was crowded with 4 adults and a dog. We left 3 days early.
We spent three quiet days enjoying the cabin. Nice place to get away and relax.
Was a great time ! Felt right at home.
We had a small country wedding at Skips cabin . Check in was easy. Skips directions were perfect. He was there to show us all the need to knows and available any time we needed. The photos of the cabin don't due it justice. For anyone looking for a quiet get away this is beyond perfect. I say everyone should stay at Skips and experience the southern hospitality unmatched anywhere else and maybe youl will be lucky enough to catch the rain from a front porch rocking chair !! Skip we can't thank you enough it's been a pleasure!
Fun place to stay, out of the way, did take some trying to find it but had a great time. Weather was cool and rainy, perfect to grill and chill in the evening and listen to the rain on the tin in the morning with coffee. Being entertained by the deer and the birds is such a nice change from the rat race everywhere else. Rustic and simple but clean and comfortable. Came for a short stay but will be back to stay longer. Thanks for everything!
We had a great time.Peace and quiet ! Perfect location for day trips in every direction. Skip was the perfect host.
This was a perfect property to just unplug and enjoy nature with my girlfriend for an evening.
Tiny but very cozy. I loved sitting on the porch in the evenings. Just don't open your mouth when you're in the shower lol. Bring water with you. No complaints.
i was extremely satisfied with being next to the river . location is great we went to the beach we went the swamp and visited with friends in the area ,would definitely do it again
So nice to be right on the river and a very short drive from Okefenokee. It is rustic - as advertised - but if you are after quiet beauty and a good location this is your place. Be sure and get best directions from the host and don’t rely on GPS. We would have surely been lost without his help.
We wanted a cabin near the Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge and swamp. Skip's Rustic Cabin was close enough to use for our daily launch and it being on the St. Mary's River was a plus. It provided us with a peaceful refuge to relax. I really enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the birds and squirrels. Also, we enjoyed evening meals in the coolness of the screened in back porch. My wife said she was going to miss this place when we left. We are already considering coming back.
Sitting on the porch in rockers watching the St. Mary's River flow by is great! The house is funky, functional and down-homey. The surroundings residents are welcoming and friendly. It's a quick drive to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and the town of Folkston which has a great grocery store and anything else you might need. We enjoyed our stay.
Had a night to stay on my way north and cabin was perfect stop for my lady and our dogs. Everything was clean and grill was nice on the balcony overlooking river. Prefer staying at places like this instead of hotels anyway. Want come back when have few more nights
We actually found our way to Skips cabin in the dark.. I would not advise anyone of doing this as a first time visitor.. The cabin was wonderful, perfect for our needs.. There were foam mattresses on the bed which helped me sleep deeply and comfortably.. we had breakfast on the back porch overlooking the river has the fishermen and paddle boarders floated by.. Thanks Skip for guiding us in
We wanted to explore the Okefenokee refuge and this spot provided a great spot to access the park but also to experience staying on the river in a real cracker style house. Very clean and the host provided all the necessities and comforts we needed
Loved the cabin. We’re looking forward to coming back! Very peaceful. This is the perfect place to go to for relaxation & rejuvenation!!
This place definitely has atmosphere. If you want an Okefenokee swamp experience, this is a nice place to stay. The place is clean & well-stocked, and while the outside might look swamp-funky (which is part of its charm & one of the reasons we chose it), the interior is clean & comfortable.
Great place on the river
Renting the property is very easy. Pet friendly. Mr. Skip was was very informative about the area and the cabin was like a home away from home for us.
This was a nice getaway, it was very peaceful and had everything we needed for a nice evening!
This place was one of my favorites, a few friends and I spent the weekend catching big catfish, cruising the river, trading stories and relaxing on the deck in Wooden rocking chairs right on river every afternoon with dinner on the grill…. What are you waiting for book it.. you will not regret it!
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