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Skip’s Rustic River Cabin near Okefenokee Swamp

Folkston vacation home with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Folkston, GA
  • Place, Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Charlton County Courthouse
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪83 min drive‬

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About the area

Folkston

In Folkston .At this Folkston vacation home, you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and 12 miles (20 km) of Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum. Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform and Charlton County Courthouse are within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge - 22 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform - 30 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum - 30 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Charlton County Courthouse - 30 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Suwanee Canal Recreation Area - 33 min drive - 27.3 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪State Line Liquors - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Florida Stateline Bar - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Skip’s Rustic River Cabin near Okefenokee Swamp

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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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Canoeing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Reviews

Skip’s Rustic River Cabin near Okefenokee Swamp Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Skip's rustic cabin is definitely rustic, which was fine with me. I was looking for peace and quiet, and got it! The cabin was a good base to explore Okefenokee swamp, and also the beach on Amelia island. The nearby sandbank was perfect for sitting out and swimming in the river. My dog enjoyed it as well!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness
I was looking for something very rustic for me and my two goldendoodles. It was perfect and exactly what I was looking for. I loved all the unique decor and it was very comfortable. The drive to the property from the main road was also rustic and added to the uniqueness of the property. I will definitely be coming back again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M., Waycross

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice quiet river spot

Very relaxing, great spot to enjoy the river
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness

River days

This is our second stay, we love the location and will definitely return next year
Morning view from the front porch
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RuneOfTheNord

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Cabin

Very fun experience overall. Loved the proximity to the Okefenokee. Enjoyed the fact that the cabin is also nice to walk around and explore. Lots of beautiful wildlife around. Close enough to town so you can stock up on groceries and try local restaurants. Definitely would come back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gary C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Skip's place

The place was great except for the hot water and the broken shower head. The area was very quiet. We hsd the area to ourselves until our last night.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Piotr H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rustic it is

If you like rustic, peaceful and nature, this is the place. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect swamp getaway

We had a great getaway for three days. The pictures and description don’t do the place justice. A great cabin to relax and reconnect. Just sitting on the rocking chairs on the porch with a coffee, a canoe trip on the river and sitting by the fire place was everything we needed. Skip was a great host and responded right away, making sure we had everything we needed. Would recommend anytime - 4x4 is recommended when rainy :-) Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Joseph J.

Liked: Cleanliness

I would agree with the "Rustic" description.

Beware of sulfur water and a problem with limited hot water for showers. The kitchen and bathroom could use an update. The entire house could use a decluttering and purge of worn-out, damaged items (pots and pans, blankets, window treatments, towels, etc). However, we enjoyed our stay. The remote setting is quiet and relaxing. The outdoor space is a wonderful place to unwind and take in nature. They have a fun display of collectibles that adds whimsy to the ambiance.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

2nd time and more to come.

We had a wonderful time, just like the time before. We had one issue the first time but this time there was absolutely nothing wrong. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic getaway in a gorgeous location!

We absolutely loved our stay at this sweet little cabin. We had all the basic communities that we needed and were very comfortable. I especially loved being able to sit on the porch and watch the river go by, and our host was absolutely gracious and a great communicator. Even though we got in after dark, we found his directions to be very accurate and made getting around in a gorgeously dark area much easier. We are excited to plan our next getaway here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Savannah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jan 17th-19th 2025

Property was absolutely beautiful and the house was perfect i highly recommended for the owner to update the photos on the listing because they do seem dated and do not do the house justice its adorable and so very cozy the road in and out is a bit scary after a good rain but if thats all i have to complain about ill take it
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cabin

Loved our stay- it was cold, but the cabin remained warm. Slow cooker was a bonus for dinners. Caught plenty of fish right off the bank. Perfect getaway from our neck of the woods!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M., DeLand

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful & Perfect

My husband and i came to enjoy a quiet getaway for our 20th anniversary. We love to be in nature, away from crowds of people. This was perfect! We spent many hours on the porch, sitting and reading our talking, and watching the river run by. It is a rustic cabin style home so if you need luxury, this is not for you. There was nothing missing that stood out to me. Everything was functional and comfortable Quite nostalgic furnishings. The flood lines on the house were wild! If you go, you HAVE to try the Asian Fusion restaurant in town, it is AMAZING. Definitely visit the Okefenokee. Most importantly, sit and watch the river.. It's good for your soul.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

GUILLERMO C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our new go to!

Quiet cozy little spot on the river. Check in was easy and Skip was a awesome host!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get a way

Our family of 4 absolutely loved this place and our dogs also high enjoyed it as well. We had the bad luck of it raining majority of time so we weren’t able to use the amenities but my kids did fish for their first time and had a blast. Will definitely request another stay in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Roxanne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Get away

Very nice, remote little cabin. A little small for 5 people and not much for modern conveniences, however it served our purpose very well. I would return with a smaller group and better weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

This is a lovely, peaceful place. It was the perfect place for us to stay while visiting the Okefenokee.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C., Tulsa

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property!

I feel like I took a step back in time. It was very nice to get away from the world and enjoy the outdoors. This property has everything you need for a small hunt camp with direct access to Saint Marie’s River. I literally parked my airboat next to the cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Book it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Okefenokee trip with river side cabin fun

Our family enjoyed the opportunity to disconnect and enjoy the outdoor during our visit to the Okefenokee Swamp. We relaxed on the porch, enjoyed the owls through the evening & perfect fishing fun for our son too. Very limited cell coverage so be prepared with directions & search ahead for activities information.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024