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Dungeness on Cumberland Island, Georgia, is a ruined mansion that is part of a historic district that was the home of several families significant in American history. James Oglethorpe first built on Cumberland Island in 1736, building a hunting lodge that he named Dungeness. Oglethorpe named the place after Dungeness, in England. The next Dungeness was the legacy of Revolutionary War hero Nathanael Greene, who had acquired 11,000 acres of island land in exchange for a bad debt. His widow built a four-story tabby mansion in 1803, over a Timucuan shell mound. During the War of 1812 the island was occupied by the British, who used the house as a headquarters.
In 1818 Henry “Light-Horse Harry” Lee, a dashing cavalry commander during the Revolutionary War and father of Robert E. Lee, stayed at the house until his death on March 25, 1818, cared for by Greene's daughter Louisa, and was laid to rest in nearby cemetery with full military honors provided by an American fleet stationed at St. Marys, Georgia. The house was abandoned during the U.S. Civil War and burned in 1866.
In the 1880s the property was purchased by Thomas M. Carnegie, brother of Andrew Carnegie, who began to build a new mansion on the site. The 59-room Queen Anne style mansion and grounds were completed after Carnegie's death in 1886. His wife Lucy continued to live at Dungeness and built other estates for her children, including Greyfield for Margaret Carnegie, Plum Orchard for George Lauder Carnegie, and Stafford Plantation. By this time, the Carnegies owned 90% of the island.
The Carnegies moved out of Dungeness in 1925. In 1959 the Dungeness mansion was destroyed by fire, alleged to be arson. The ruins are today preserved by the National Park Service as part of Cumberland Island National Seashore. They were acquired by the Park Service in 1972.

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM, sun loungers

32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Amelia Hotel at the Beach

2.5 star property

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8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (2159)

8.6/10

Excellent

(2159)

"Staff was very friendly and helpful and good about recommending places to go while on the island. "

Stephen

$119 nightly

The price is $133

$133 total

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Amelia Hotel at the Beach

Outdoor pool, a heated pool, sun loungers

Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach Amelia Island

3.0 star property

Fernandina Beach

7.6 out of 10, Good, (1295)

7.6/10

Good

(1295)

"Yes, great staff and clean room!"

David

$91 nightly

The price is $102

$102 total

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Ocean Coast Hotel at the Beach Amelia Island

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Seaside Amelia Inn

3.0 star property

Fernandina Beach

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1068)

8.6/10

Excellent

(1068)

"great location, friendly staff!"

Danyell

$129 nightly

The price is $144

$144 total

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Seaside Amelia Inn

Presidential Suite, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | Living room | 27-inch TV with cable channels

Superior Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Courtyard View | View from room

Ocean Inn and Suites

2.5 star property

St. Simons Island

8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (1013)

8.6/10

Excellent

(1013)

"Room was very clean and spacious. Very walkable to lighthouse, waterfront, shops, eating places."

Patricia

$94 nightly

The price is $113

$113 total

Dec 16 - Dec 17

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Ocean Inn and Suites

Junior Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse

3.0 star property

St. Simons Island

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1001)

"Room was clean and service was great. "

Helen

$131 nightly

The price is $154

$154 total

Dec 3 - Dec 4

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Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse

Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM, sun loungers

Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Magnolia Inn Kingsland

2.0 star property

Kingsland

7.4 out of 10, Good, (1004)

7.4/10

Good

(1004)

"We enjoyed our stay and the staff was Awesome!!"

Tammy

$36 nightly

The price is $46

$46 total

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Magnolia Inn Kingsland

Desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Airport Motor Inn

2.5 star property

Northside

8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (22)

8.4/10

Very Good

(22)

"Safe location. Clean Space And Rooms."

Janae

$48 nightly

The price is $54

$54 total

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Airport Motor Inn

Florida House Inn

3.0 star property

Fernandina Beach Historic District

7.8 out of 10, Good, (1004)

7.8/10

Good

(1004)

"Great location, charming, excellent staff"

Sona

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In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen | Living area | Flat-screen TV

Queens Court

2.5 star property

Downtown St. Simons Island

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (776)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(776)

"Nice place, Great location and well done remodel. "

$99 nightly

The price is $118

$118 total

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Queens Court

5 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort

4.0 star property

St. Simons Island

9.0 out of 10, Wonderful, (1001)

9.0/10

Wonderful

(1001)

"Great location. Great staff."

Brian

$198 nightly

The price is $231

$231 total

Dec 8 - Dec 9

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The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort

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