Emma's Bed and Breakfast

We fell in love with this homey place, the good food, but especialy the owners who treated us like family. It was great to see happy dogs we could love, as we always miss our animals when we travel. We look forward to returning again.

We had a great time at Emma's. Angie and Jimmy were marvelous! Warm, friendly--true old-fashioned Southern hospitality. They really made us feel welcome. The Inn was immaculate, the food was first rate and served with style and panache. We liked it so much, we stayed for 5 nights. ST Marys is a peaceful little village--we rode around on the bicycles they provided, watched the sunsets from the long boardwalk out into the marsh, and rode the ferry (a minute away) to Cumberland Island (where the wild horses are) for a day. We used the inn as a base camp to explore St Simons, Jekyll Island, and Fernandina Beach. We've already reserved the same room again for next year. My wife especially liked the bath products provided--so much so that she bought a supply of each from Angie's little "store"--apparently we aren't the only ones who liked them that much.

My boyfriend and I stayed at this marvelous Bed and Breakfast Friday night to Monday morning. It was our Birthday weekend. Ms. Angie and Mr. Jimmy treated us like family. We arrived late (10 pm), but they had someone waiting up for us. Each morning, we were greeted with the best homemade breakfast and the warmest conversation. It was our first time going away together and the Emma made it a memorable one. I plan on doing this every year for my birthday, now. The rooms are so big!! Cumberland Island was great..I highly recommend the Emma to anyone looking for a getaway..don't forget to try the English muffins with orange marmalade..Enjoy!

We wanted a quiet weekend away, I wanted to walk the late 1700 to present beautiful cemetery within walking distance of Emmas. We wanted a great sea food meal at Langs and a wonderful lunch at the Riverside Cafe. I wanted to browse that wonderful shop ( The Golden Pineapple) and the shops of local artists. We did it all! What a great weekend.

My husband and I spent an extended weekend in St. Mary's and stayed at Emma's. The weekend could not have been more romantic and wonderful in most part due to Emma's. Angie, Jim, Ansley and Paul are all fantastic. Everyone is welcoming, warm and helpful. They are very knowledgeable about the area as they are from St. Mary's. Angie makes an amazing breakfast. You definitely don't go hungry at Emma's. One of the things that my husband and I really enjoyed was the small touches that the family makes available to the guests. There are bikes to ride around town, there are always cold drinks and wine in the fridge to have at your convenience and Angie will pack picnic lunches for you as well. My husband arranged to have chocolate covered strawberries in the room waiting for us that were homemade by Angie and her granddaughter(can I just say..delicious!). If you are looking for a wonderful getaway, St. Mary's is stuck in time with good restaurants, beautiful parks, Cumberland Island and a gem of a B & B called Emma's. Thank you to Angie, Jim and your family for making our stay so special. We can't wait to return. Kim and Gary Koehler

My teenage daughter and I stayed at Emma's after spending two nights camping on Cumberland Island, a short boat trip from St. Mary's. We were greeted by Angie, the owner, who could not have been nicer and more accomodating. Our room was a charming suite on the second floor with it's own entrance and deck. The lush fabrics, tasteful furnishings, and quality linens were exactly what we needed after being out in the heat of an island campground. We truly appreciated the homey, relaxed atmosphere and the excellent quality of the accomodations and wonderful breakfast the next morning. This is one of the nicest B&Bs we have ever visited, and I would highly recommend it to anyone visiting the St. Mary's area.

Great room, Great food, Great host....Just a great place to stay.

This was our fist bed and breakfast experience and i was delighted with the southern hospitalty,historic feeling, charming decor and wonderful breakfast this place has. We stayed at a room that had the heart jacuzzi. We feel in love with the place and with each other all over again. My thanks go out to Angie and her Family for all the hard work for making this such a special place. We look forward to many anniversaries coming back to Emma's. Sincerely, Carrie and Paul Tuohy

Not only is the House lovely, kept with warmth, style and attention for every detail; not only are the rooms nifty, cozy, spotless and really homey; not only the surroundings are great and totally peaceful and calm (silent night); not only is the dining delightful in a beautiful dining or living room... but the Innkeepers, as a family, are the most welcoming, kind and generous people one can ever hope to meet. There was value and customer-oriented care in every single aspect of our stay. We did not want to leave, so we extended our stay! Thank you so much Angie, Ansley and Jim. It was really wonderful meeting and being with you. Veronique and Christine

My sister and I loved being at Emma's. We were treated like family and felt absolutely at home, in the presence of caring, honest and warm people. We met many family members and liked them all. Everything was made so that we would be comfortable and we were also offered great deals which encouraged us to play twice as long as originally planned. What a treat it was. Thank you! Christine and Veronique

Tucked just off of the main street in St. Marys Georgia sits a wonderful Bed and Breakfast. Emma's was amazing! I have stayed at bed and breakfasts' before and this one goes above and beyond what I have ever experienced. From the gracious innkeepers to the lovely decorated home...it was top-notch! Everyone was very helpful and knowledgeable with all of our "tourist questions"! The breakfast was amazing. I wish I could have someone prepare such a delicious meal for me everyday. I stayed at Emma's with my husband and he keeps telling everyone that "it won't be long and we will be back at Emma's!"

I stayed here with my girlfriend and her family recently. The bed and breakfast is very quaint and the innkeeper was patient while we looked at all of our reserved rooms. Unfortunately, the heat in one of our rooms was not working. In spite of an attempt by the innkeeper to fix it, the heat never really came on, which made for an uncomfortable night. One of the other rooms appeared to have two beds in the photo we saw on the website, but turned out to have only bed in a loft. Also, even though it was not an issue in the rooms that we had, we did look at the honeymoon suite and there was a strange smell. We were glad that we didn't reserve that room. Therefore, the inn was not really worth the price, but the people there were nice and the rooms we stayed in were clean and well decorated. Overall, I give it a score of about 2.5/5.

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Room 301 is the guest room being referred to with the heat issue. The room is on the 3rd floor of the main house and is heated and cooled by the same central heat and air unit as the 2nd floor. Since the thermostat is on the 2nd floor, room 301 also has its own personal window unit that the guest can control themselves. We checked the unit today and it is heating properly. Room 403 (located in the cottage building)is the loft bedroom being mentioned. In the photo and the description on our website, it shows a love-seat/sofa downstairs and the bed above. Nowhere in the photo or description does it state or show multiple beds. This is out smallest room therefor our least expensive room. Our honeymoon suite, also located in the cottage building, was the other room commented on. The room had not been rented in several weeks due to our slow season. In an effort to conserve energy in this poor economy, the heat/air had been turned off. We make a point to check our rooms that are rented each day and turn the air on before our guests arrival so that this should not be a problem. Per the guest request upon arrival, they were shown this room and the room had not been prepared in advance. We are a true Bed and Breakfast. The original home was built for a private residence so some rooms are not as traditional as others. We make sure when we take reservations that we explain our more "non traditional" rooms perfectly. We would rather someone know exactly what they are reserving up front than for them to arrive and be unhappy. We did check back on this reviewers paperwork to verify that the loft room and attic room were described accurately. The reservation sheet had been initialed that the rooms were explained.

- Angie (Innkeeper)

For years I have wanted to visit Cumberland Island and finally my husband and I made arrangements to spend a night in St. Marys and visit Cumberland the next day. We booked a room at the Riverview Hotel since it was inexpensive and right across the street from the ferry dock. The hotel was appalling! I consulted my GPS and called Emma's. Rita immediately accomodated us. Emma's is charming but completely updated and clean. Rita and Natalie were very friendly and made sure we were comfortable. Angie and Jimmy served a wonderful breakfast. The have beautifully restored Emma's and offer a peaceful retreat. Thanks so much for rescuing us! We love your B&B and wish you much continued success!!! Patsy and Jim, Columbus, Ohio

My wife and I spent most of our honeymoon in St. Marys. We went there to do some hiking and camping on Cumberland Island. We stayed at Emma's the night before our trip to Cumberland and the two nights following our trip. It was a great place to stay and we would recomend it to anyone. It has a great location, close to a lot of places in St. Marys. They have bikes that you can ride around town on. And the B&B itself is a fun place to relax and enjoy yourself. Like Emma's we recomend going to Cumberland Island and taking a trip with Up the Creek Xpeditions.

This is a great place to get away! Within walking distance of everything in town. A home away from home atmosphere. We highly recommmend your stay in St. Mary's to be at Emma's B & B :)

If your looking for that "perfect" weekend get-away, look no further than Emma's Bed and Breakfast in, St. Marys, Georgia. My husband and I booked a two night stay October 8th & 9th, 2007. When we arrived, we were impressed with the location. We loved the fact that it was tucked away on a quiet side street, off of the main drag. Although Emma's is off of the main street, it is easily within walking distance to all of the restaurants, shops, park, etc. We stayed in the main house in the king-sized suite. It was very clean and comfortable. In the evenings, we enjoyed sitting in the library, reading, listening to music, and relaxing. In the morning, it was always nice to wake up to Angie greeting us and eating the delicious breakfasts that she prepares. Fresh strawberries with whipped cream, ham, hot biscuits with orange marmalade, apple juice, and coffee is an example of the care that Angie takes to prepare the morning meal. After a day of sightseeing on Cumberland Island, we were glad to have such a wonderful place to come back to. We truely felt at home. Thanks, Angie, Jimmy, and all of the family for making our stay at Emma's unique! Sincerely, Celeste & Blair Crosby Tallahassee, Florida

This elegant,low-country inn is the epitome of Southern hospitality! The owners,Angie and Jimmy have made their inn warm, friendly, and home-like with lots of space for privacy. We have stayed 4 times and are constantlly impressed with Emma's. From the welcoming rocking chairs to the beautifully furnished rooms this inn is excellent! The breakfast is always delightfully delicious and Angie and Ansley always make the meal a wonderful presentation. We have stayed in different rooms each time and have found each room beautiul and spotless. Two large sitting areas downstairs as well as the front and back porch make for plenty of rooms for visiting. (Breakfast can be eaten alone or with other guest) Easy walk to resturants and water front. Can't wait to return with friends.

I've stayed at other bandbs in St. Marys, but none compare to Emmas. It's immaculately clean, room are beautiful, everyone is so friendly and the food delicious. The perfect place for a getaway.

My husband and I stayed here, it was our first anniversary and first B&B experience. It is going to be hard to beat! Emma's was perfect! It was very close to town but also tucked away a bit- the grounds were gorgeous, our room was adorable (we had room 401- with the heart shaped jacuzzi tub). It overlooked the beautiful forest and was very private. Angie, Ansley and Jimmy were wonderful...very accomodating. Food was excellent! We will stay here again!