Marsh Tide Cottage - Free Kayaks! | Cottage in Townsend
3 Bedroom Cottage in Townsend
🌊Welcome to Marsh Tide Cottage, your enchanting 3-bedroom retreat on miles of sparkling tidal marsh in picturesque Shellman Bluff! Just 12 minutes from I-95, this tranquil haven features a private dock ideal for fishing, swimming, or launching our complimentary kayaks🛶. Watch abundant wildlife, breathe the crisp salty air, and savor breathtaking sunsets from your screened porch. Your unforgettable coastal escape begins now!🌅
The space
Our home offers a comfortable and spotless retreat, thoughtfully equipped for your every need:
🛋️ Living & Dining: A large, open living space, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy romantic getaway. It boasts ample seating with a large couch and armchairs, a big dining table for 8, and an eat-in kitchen that seats 4, all with gorgeous views of the marsh.
🍳 Kitchen: A large, functional, and well-equipped kitchen with everything you need to cook up a storm. You'll find ample stocks of glassware, cookware, dishes, and pots/pans.
🛏️ Bedrooms: Three good-sized bedrooms, each with a TV, offering you a hotel-quality sleep.
🚽 Bathrooms: Two bathrooms, one with a shower off the master bedroom and one shared with a full bath.
💖 Comfort & Charm: Fully air-conditioned, with Wi-Fi and Roku TV, ensuring your comfort and entertainment throughout your stay.
🌳 Outdoor Oasis (Private)
Experience the heart of the marsh right from your backyard, a true oasis designed for enjoyment:
🌿 Marsh & Water Views: The home sits on a wide tidal creek, just 300 feet from the White Chimney River, which leads to the Intra-Coastal Waterway (ICW) and Sapelo Island. You'll enjoy stunning views and abundant wildlife.
🏡 Private Fenced Yard: A fully fenced-in yard is perfect for your furry friends to roam safely.
🎣 Private Dock: Your own private backyard dock is ideal for fishing, launching kayaks, or jumping in for a dip in the fresh salt water.
🏊♀️ Tidal Creek Swimming: The water is navigable for much of the day, coming and going twice daily with the tides. At high tide, it's about 6 feet deep and feels very protected.
🌅 Screened-in Porch: A large screened-in porch overlooks the marsh, perfect for watching the sunset.
🔥 Fire Pit: A nice fire pit with ample seating and firewood provided for cozy evenings under the stars.
🍖 Outdoor Grill: An outdoor gas grill is available for delicious meals al fresco.
🛶 Complimentary Kayaks & Floaties: We provide four kayaks and several floaties for your use, making it easy to get out on the marsh and explore.
⛵ Boater Friendly: For boaters, there's a deep-water public ramp just half a mile from the house, visible from our dock.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire home and all its private outdoor amenities:
➡️ Check-in: 4:00 PM onwards.
⬅️ Check-out: 10:00 AM sharp.
🔄 Early Check-in / Late Check-out: Available upon request and subject to availability. Please inquire beforehand.
🏡 Entire Home & Yard: You have access to the entire house and the private, fenced-in yard.
🎣 Private Dock: Your private dock is all yours for fishing, crabbing, shrimp cleaning (at the dock sink), and launching kayaks.
🛶 Kayaks & Life Vests: Use our complimentary kayaks and life vests.
🔥 Private Fire Pit & Grill: Enjoy the private fire pit (with provided firewood) and outdoor gas grill.
🌿 Screened-in Porch: Relax on the large screened-in porch overlooking the marsh.
🐾 Pet Policy
We're happy to welcome certain friendly pets to our property, with a few important guidelines:
🐶 Dogs Only: We welcome dogs, but no cats, please 🚫🐈.
🚫🛋️ No Furniture: Please ensure your furry friends stay off the furniture or beds. A $150 cleaning fee will apply for any excess pet hair found on furniture or beds.
💲 Pet Fee: A per-pet fee applies.
💬 Prior Notification: Please contact us prior to booking with your pet's details to ensure everything is a good fit and for details on pet fees.
Other things to note
📋 House Rules
We want all our guests to have a wonderful and respectful stay at Marsh Tide Cottage. Please take a moment to review our house rules:
🧍♀️🧍♂️ Occupancy: The maximum occupancy is 8 guests. Please ensure the number of guests in your reservation is accurate, as no undeclared extra guests are permitted.
🚭 Smoking: Absolutely no smoking, vaping, or illegal substances are allowed inside the property.
🎉Parties & Events: No parties or events are permitted unless prior permission is obtained before hand.
🤫 Quiet Hours: Please be mindful of noise levels, especially during quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM.
💡 Property Care: We kindly ask that you treat our home with respect and report any damages or issues promptly. Help us conserve energy by turning off lights and the AC/heating when leaving the property.
🗓️ Booking Requirements: A three-night minimum stay applies during long weekends, spring break, summer weekends, and holidays.
🚽 Plumbing Care: Absolutely no wipes or female products should be flushed down the toilet. A $200 fee will apply for any plumbing blockages caused by these items.
🍖 Grill Use: Please turn off the gas to the BBQ grill immediately after use and be sure to clean it before check-out.
🛶 Kayak & Gear Storage: Please put kayaks and life vests away after each use.
🎣 Dock Cleanliness: Do not leave bait or garbage on the dock. Please ensure the exterior sink area is clean after cleaning fish.
📝 Other Things to Note
🛍️ Angelica's House of Thrift: Feel free to visit our thrift store, Angelica's House of Thrift!
📰 New York Times Mention: Amazingly, The New York Times travel editor visited Shellman Bluff in 2006. You can look up the article: 'AMERICAN JOURNEYS; Shifting Sands and a Slow Pace on the Georgia Coast.'
Marsh Tide Cottage - Free Kayaks! is located in Townsend. Marsh Tide Cottage - Free Kayaks! provides accommodation, featuring Security/Safety, Child Friendly, Internet, among other amenities. This Cottage features Security/Safety, Child Friendly, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Marsh Tide Cottage - Free Kayaks! has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Townsend has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Townsend, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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2 bathrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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3 bedrooms
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Washing machine
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Laundry facilities
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No pets allowed
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Smoke-free property
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Italian
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English
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French
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Internet access
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Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Policies
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 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
