Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge

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Wonderful

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Parking available

Outdoor space

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Folkston, GA

Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum
5 min walk
Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform
6 min walk
Charlton County Courthouse
9 min walk
Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
51 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

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.

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Property manager

Tracey Brown

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Parking available

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.

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

On-site 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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Folkston

Folkston is home to this cottage. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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
Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay - 42 min drive

Getting around

Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
‪Okefenokee Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Train Watchers' Cottage on Way to Okefenokee Wildlife Refuge located?

Situated in Folkston, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum, Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform and Charlton County Courthouse. Suwanee Canal Recreation Area is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

4/10 Poor

Suzanne S.

12 May 2024

Liked: Communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Disappointing

The property looks like a cozy cottage, but it was not. The window blinds are broken and slats are missting on many of the windows. There were no drinking glasses, (she told me that she would have Amazon send us glasses on Friday, but they never appeared), the dishes in the kitchen cabinet for the most part are unreachable. The cabinet with the cookware was a jumbled assortment of cookware and other items. There was no dish cloth or scrubber to wash the dishes which may be the reason that many of the dishes were dirty. The screen around the air conditioner in the rear bedroom was not atttached, which may be the reason there was a wasp nest inside the room (and yes, I was stung in the night). The lock box on the back door was very difficult to open and get the key in and out of to unlock/lock it. There is a cable box that allows one to watch approximately 7 to 10 channels (local broadcast). If you don't mind train whistles and noise, no problem as they run about 10 times a day. We were very disappointed.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Al H.

20 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a great stay!

Nice spot to go to the Swamp and very close to local eateries.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauletta A.

11 Apr 2024

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.

30 Oct 2023

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.

23 Oct 2023

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.

8 May 2023

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.

12 Apr 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

4 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Time

We were in town for a few days visiting family. This was a nice place close to town. Recommend it if you’re staying in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

byron b., Atlanta

16 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home $

Great property for peace

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

6 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Railwatch 2021

We stayed in the cottage for Railwatch this year and it was the perfect spot for our family of 4. It is a great location, easily accessible to everything in a short walk.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carran S.

16 Dec 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage

Great place to stay when visiting Folkston and the swamp

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

26 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super nice cottage close to all we needed!!

We had a blast here. Trains, food, good people, quiet!!! Will return!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Leona A.

10 July 2020

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Cozy little house.

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It was cozy. The bed was ok. We didn't use the stove, really the kitchen except for the fridge. I did see dishes, and pots and pans. The tv was extremely small for those who watch a lot tv. But for us it was fine. The bedding was old and the pillows definitely need replacing. The thing that bothered me was the bathtub. It drained slow and hard to get in and out of. I was afraid of falling. Definitely not recommended for anyone with mobility issues. The back outdoor light also needs fixed. Area ok. You can walk to Folkston funnel, about a block away. You can not see trains from this house. All in all we would stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ruthie A., Okeechobee Florida

5 Dec 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and comfortable

We were visiting family over the holidays. We stayed here and it was a perfect place. The house was tastefully decorated with comfortable beds and living room. The front porch was great with rocker and swing. We hope this will be available for future visits to our family. The train is a perfect distance as to not keep you awake during the night.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

24 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Limbo

Gary and I had just sold our house and where renovating the new purchase. We didn’t want to inconvenience anyone and saw the sign for Ms Lucy’s Vacation rental. Perfect place to recoup and make plans for our next home. We enjoyed the peace and having our “own” place for a couple of weeks. The small cozy cottage was just what we needed!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., ORANGE PARK, Fl. Jacksonville

17 Mar 2019

Charming and welcoming.

This property was just as described, it was everything we could ask for. Lucy was very responsive when we had questions. It is a very quaint place to get away from it all.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

glynis w.

8 Apr 2018

Great weekend

Was a great stay. Walking distance of the track. Will stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

6/10 Okay

garrison h., Macon, Ga.

3 Apr 2018

Quaint. Very clean. Simply did not understand train after train tooting horns all night.

Train noise all night. High way in front of cottage a racetrack until about 1:00 am. Greatly enjoyed the Thai restaurant in town. Loved touring Okefenokee Swamp both daytime and sunset boat tours. Visited Jekyll Island all one day, only an hour away. Other than the noise factor it was a good trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Linda P.

11 Jan 2018

a quaint cottage

We enjoyed our stay and it was what we expected as we had stayed in the cottage before. And it's called the Train Watcher's Cottage by design. the trains run night and day - which if you're not a train lover can be a bit disconcerting.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Steven S.

31 Dec 2017

Good little place to stay!

Enjoyed our visit, thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patty H., Florida

25 Sept 2017

Wonderful host, charming cottage

Lucy was very helpful when we evacuated at the last minute before hurricane Irma. The cottage is very nicely decorated, equipped with all we could need. Thank you Lucy and Brittney!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Lirpa S., Georgia

10 Aug 2017

Comfortable and homey

Everything you need & close enough to visit swamp & beach!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

6 June 2017

Adorable cottage!

The house was charming---We loved the front porch! We didn't come down to see trains, We came to canoe. Because of the fires in the Okeefenokee, our canoeing was in jeopardy. We met a wonderful man who volunteers for the swamp, and he let us use his canoe. Vacation saved. The 2 minute walk to the train viewing platform led us to "swizzle time" with the trains FUN! Lucy was quick to help us with any problems. She is a sweetheart! Be sure to visit the Shop around the Corner (next door). Great consignments at a great price. Christine & Jim

Stayed 7 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

mark j.

10 Apr 2017

Ok for a couple of nights.

The wifi did require a username and password which were not made available. Also, there was no garbage can to place the trash in when we left, so we took the trash with us and threw it away elsewhere. Nice little cottage right by train tracks. Sleep in back bedroom if the noise of trains and traffic bother you. Love the little town atmosphere of Folkston and the people were very friendly.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

16 Oct 2016

Choo Choo Birthday Party

We enjoyed our stay very much. The light in the kitchen was out and I sent emai to home owners and the came and replaced the bulb very swiftly. We very very happy with their promptness. This was a perfect option for our stay in Folkston. I am sure we will be back! We toured the Okefenokee Refuge and celebrated our grandson's Choo Choo 2nd Birthday ! We give you a big Thank You!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016