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3-bedroom cottage, 14 minutes to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

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Azalea Cottage
Azalea Cottage
Azalea Cottage front porch
Relax on the front porch swing
Back porch with bistro set

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6120.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Folkston, GA
  • Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Charlton County Courthouse
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

3-bedroom cottage, 14 minutes to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

The Azalea Cottage is a renovated house with 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and 1 half bath. The house sleeps up to 6 people (with 3 beds). A washer and dryer is included for your convenience. Relax on the front porch swing. Rail fans are within easy walking distance (2 blocks) of the train watching platform, as well as the Train Museum in downtown Folkston. The Okefenokee Swamp, is a short 8 mile drive where you can enjoy scenic views and see a variety of wildlife (including alligators). Take a guided boat tour of the swamp or rent a boat and tour the swamp at your own pace. You can also enjoy the raised boardwalk through the swamp and climb the tower at the end for an expansive view of the swamp. An informative visitor's center will educate you and your family about the swamp and its wildlife.

Property manager

Tracey Brown

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Please ask the owner.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking inside the house.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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. Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum and Charlton County Courthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and Suwanee Canal Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Folkston, GA

What's nearby

  • Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Charlton County Courthouse - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Suwanee Canal Recreation Area - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay - 43 min drive - 45.5 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Okefenokee Restaurant - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3-bedroom cottage, 14 minutes to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at 3-bedroom cottage, 14 minutes to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3-bedroom cottage, 14 minutes to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3-bedroom cottage, 14 minutes to Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge located?

Situated in Folkston, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum and Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform. Charlton County Courthouse and Suwanee Canal Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gregg G.

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

Great place!

Enjoyed the house and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

March vacation

We loved our stay here. The house had everything needed. The hosts are quick to answer and respond to any questions or problems
Stayed 30 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Great Place to stay!!

This is my family's go to place to stay in Folkston! It's a great location and Tracey is so easy to communicate with. If you are staying in the area, I absolutely recommend this place!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanny S.

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

Weekend wedding trip

Quick trip to attend a family wedding and it was like staying at my grandmothers house. Had everything we needed and very comfortable. Downtown is two blocks and has very nice places to eat. Thank you for the hospitality!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat M.

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

Had to go to a wedding at the winery.

Just right for my family and the grandbabies. We all enjoyed our stay. Had plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

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

Lovely cottage

We enjoyed our stay, so close to the Okefenokee!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Great Place - perfect for a weekend getaway

Such a cute house, it was perfect for a quick weekend away. It was clean and well cared for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

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

Railwatch

In Folkston for the weekend and Azalea Cottage was a perfect resting spot. It was close to the Folkston Funnel and walking distance of several restaurants. Clean, nice and had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Great Location

This is such a great place to stay. It is within walking distance of local restaurants and shops. Grocery store just down the road. About an hour to Florida beaches or go north to Georgia beaches. There are mature trees in the yard and they are beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

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

Winter watch

Stayed with my son for Winterwatch and it was a great location near the platform
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Great location

This was our second stay at this property. We love it! We'll continue to stay there when it's available. Plenty of room!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Crystal

Good stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy l.

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

Amazing location

Cozy and bigger than it looked online. It felt like home. Location was amazing. Clean and friendly neighborhood. Close to town, within walking distance,. It was an amazing trip and we can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Quaint older home

Clean home. Older, but very quaint and comfortable. Well stocked with coffee pot, toaster, pots and pans, dishes. Quite noisy because the train tracks are approximately 200 yards away. Took some getting used to but after the first night, it wasn’t an issue.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Lovely cottage, well supplied with the necessities. Would definitely recommend it to friends.

Quaint southern cottage. Centrally located to St Mary's Ga and Jacksonville, Fl.. Folkston is a small town in southern Georgia with a great history of trains. The Whistling Dixie restaurant is great, staff are great! Nice little town to explore! Great bike trails all around and the Okeechobee Swamp is right down the road, a great place to spend the day! Enjoyed our time at Azalea Cottage!
Stayed 53 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tiana A.

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

Great country home!!

My family and I enjoyed our stay while being in town for the passing of loved ones. Great country home that even had a beautiful pear tree in the yard. We would definitely book again if needed. Folkston is my childhood town. We were surprised to find a place!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wally L.

More than we imagined

Reluctant to tell how good this cottage is in case it's not free the next time we want to book it! Much nicer than we imagined it would be, Azalea Cottage is in a great location, has all you need for a few days or a longer stay. And if you are into railways it's just a couple of minutes walk to the Funnel viewing area.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2015

8/10 Good

Tina S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cute and spacious house

We used the house as a base camp for our sightseeing. Spent time in various towns in the area, including Savannah. We enjoyed exploring southern Georgia. We even got used to all the train noise and police sirens which were plentiful in Folkston. The only thing about the house was it could have been cleaner. We left it in better shape than when we arrived.
Stayed 31 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald T.

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

Great Stay, Clean House, Great Location

Myself, two of my sons and 3 of my grandsons stayed at Azalea Cottage for a hunting weekend at our hunting lease (only 12 minutes from our lease). This is a great place, comfortable, clean and perfect for our needs. There is ample parking in the yard which was great for our trailer with the side by side. Although we didn't cook, the kitchen is stocked with pots, pans and dishes. The house is an old house, which we knew and expected, but it is kept up very well. As stated in other reviews, a mainline train track is a couple hundred yards away and the trains come by the house frequently. Not sure how some may take it but it never bothered any of us during our stay. The host Tracey responds back quickly on both emails and phone calls. The house is part of her family history and she is very attentive to her guest's needs. Not only would I stay here again, I am 100% sure that we will be staying here again. Thank you again Tracey.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

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

Good location for exploring Okefenokee and Folkston

We enjoyed our stay at this property and highly recommend it. It was the perfect set up for us to use as a home base to explore the Okefenokee Swamp (east park access). The kids also enjoyed walking over to the Folkston Railfan park and exploring the town. It was super easy to walk to restaurants and train viewing platform. It is a lovely, sleepy little town. The house was very clean and comfortable. It is old but you can tell it has been well maintained and loved over the years and has updates where needed. We loved hearing the trains go by at night but expect to get woken up by them or the noise from the road the house sits on occasionally if you are a light sleeper.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

gordon s., Canada

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Overall not too bad.

Overall our stay was nice. The host is totally upfront about all the train watching opportunities/closeness to the tracks ect... I guess we were naive about the level of noise that happens at all hours. On some multi engine long trains....the house will vibrate and windows rattle. You will hear long air horn blasts from trains. 2 to three go by from 10pm-5am. There are also lots of sirens for a small town and you are on a main road in town with semi trucks. It was not easy sitting/talking outside during weekdays. Again....the host was fine, but this was not the best stay for us but I can see where train lovers would be thrilled here.
Stayed 33 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Vicki M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

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

Quaint, cozy, and just right

Me, my husband, my sister and her husband stayed at the Azalea Cottage in Folkston, GA for two nights. The cottage is adorable and takes a step back in time. Check-in and check-out were super easy. Loved the updated appliances like the toaster. Quiet location and within great proximity of the Okefenokee Swamp entrance!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky K.

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

Nice Visit

This property was great for our family. We were in town to meet our first grandchild . I was able to cook for my kids and comfortably visit with everyone and hold that new baby.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

6/10 Okay

Richard D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Swamp and Train Adventure

We really liked the location, since our primary objective was to visit the swamp. The trains were a bonus, once we got used to sleeping to the sounds. The cottage was comfortable and, apart from a couple of appliance issues, suited us fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tracey Brown

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I live in Atlanta.

Why they chose this property

This house was my father's childhood home and was built by my grandfather.

What makes this property unique

The location of the house is ideal for rail fans, Okefenokee Swamp visitors, and anyone visiting family in the area. It's also close to the wedding venue, Daughters Barn.

Languages:

English
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