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Skip’s Rustic River Cabin near Okefenokee Swamp

Vacation home in Folkston with kitchen

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Skip’s Rustic River Cabin near Okefenokee Swamp provides amenities like a firepit and a playground.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

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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. (-:

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)

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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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

About the neighborhood

Map
Folkston, GA

What's nearby

  • Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge - 19 min drive - 9.2 miles
  • Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform - 26 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum - 26 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Charlton County Courthouse - 27 min drive - 14.9 miles
  • Suwanee Canal Recreation Area - 30 min drive - 17.0 miles

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Skip’s Rustic River Cabin near Okefenokee Swamp pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Skip’s Rustic River Cabin near Okefenokee Swamp?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Skip’s Rustic River Cabin near Okefenokee Swamp?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Skip’s Rustic River Cabin near Okefenokee Swamp located?

Situated in Folkston, this vacation home is 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from Folkston Railroad Transportation Museum. Folkston Funnel Train Viewing Platform and Charlton County Courthouse are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Skip’s Rustic River Cabin near Okefenokee Swamp Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 60 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelley M.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Piotr H.

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

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

John N.

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

Beverly C.

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

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

RuneOfTheNord

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

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

Awesome place

We spent three quiet days enjoying the cabin. Nice place to get away and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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

Great place

Book it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth P.

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

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

Brandon s.

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

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

8/10 Good

Gary C.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

cory w.

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

great stay

i was extremely satisfied with being next to the river . location is great we went to the beach we went the swamp and visited with friends in the area ,would definitely do it again
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved the out of the way, back woods experience. Canoeing on the river was a memorable experience. Would go out of our way to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole D.

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

Just perfect!

What an amazing place! The owner thought of everything we could need and we really enjoyed our stay. The perfect getaway for us - thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

nanette V.

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

Enjoyed the place

Beautiful views and loved the porches. It was clean and well appointed (except we could have used a cutting board and couldn't find one). We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

MARGARET J.

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

The House on Stilts

Thanks for a great stay. Very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

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

Celestine

Liked: Communication
Quiet area full of wild life. Good place to unwind
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dallas P.

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

Quaint little getaway in the woods.

This was a perfect property to just unplug and enjoy nature with my girlfriend for an evening.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron V.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Leo C.

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

Excellent

Was a great time ! Felt right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik S.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andy A.

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

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

James F.

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

Nice place with atmosphere

This place definitely has atmosphere. If you want an Okefenokee swamp experience, this is a nice place to stay. The place is clean & well-stocked, and while the outside might look "swamp-funky" (which is part of its charm & one of the reasons we chose it), the interior is clean & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Roxanne R.

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

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