BEST location and value! Village hotel steps to the ocean, shops, parks, dining, and lighthouse

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Trained as professional biologists, your hosts at the Open Gates B&B will arrange for guided nature tours of the Altamaha River,surrounding marshes and isolated islands, all of which abound with wildlife. The coastal village of Darien, located on the banks of the Altamaha River, is a beautiful shrimping town full of Southern charm and eclectic character. Built in 1876, the Open Gates Bed & Breakfast is uniquely situated for nature lovers, birders, kayakers, and history enthusiasts wanting to experience one of the richest natural ecosystems in the world. Explore the old-fashoined small town of Darien, with her rich pre-colonial, Scottish, native-American, Gullah-Geechee and Civil War history. Stroll along the scenic Darien waterfront, watch the shrimp boats unload their catch, and peruse antique shops and local art galleries. Historic Fort King George (1721), the oldest European fort in the state, is located within walking distance of the inn. For dinner, enjoy excellent waterfront dining at Skippers Restaraunt, located only a short walk from the B&B. Open Gates B&B is a family-run, nature-based business. Our goal as innkeepers is to provide our guests with excellent accommodations, while allowing them privacy and space to enjoy their stay and discover our unique area.

On the very edge of the vast eco system encompassing estuaries, tidal creeks......

Classic Victorian home in the heart of Brunswick's historic "South End." Spacious "get together" parlors, one downstairs and one upstairs, each with its own character and unique charm. Our dining room, with its old world ambience, one of a kind light fixtures and magnificent slate fireplace, is home to guests for a leisurely southern style breakfast. Reflecting the colorful history of the old south, all guest rooms are lovingly furnished with antiques and an eclectic mix of personally selected objets d'art. Each room has a full private bath and is climate controlled.

The McKinnon House is the perfect place to savor the bed and breakfast experience. Surrounded by family heirlooms and splendid period furniture, visitors can indulge in the graciousness of a by-gone era and the charm of Southern hospitality. Situated in the heart of historic Old Town Brunswick, the Victorian house was completed in 1902 as the residence of lumber magnate L.T. McKinnon and since 1993 has been the home of the innkeeper, Jo Miller. Seventeen Corinthian columns define the exterior of this turn-of-the-century home. Made of Georgia cypress, the columns grace front and side porches hung with ferns and lined with comfortable rocking chairs and wicker swings. Inside, a lovely handcrafted staircase dominates the reception hall. This staircase is made of Tennessee white ash, as is the intricate woodwork on the walls and ceilings throughout the house. To the left and right are the sitting room, parlor, and dining room, each furnished with museum quality pieces from Charleston and New Orleans. Individually designed mantelpieces surround each of the nine working fireplaces in the house. Although each is unique, most retain the column motif begun with the exterior columns. Preserved with loving respect for architectural integrity, the house is replete with special details that bring to life the Victorian age. Converted gas light fixtures, original oak and pine floors, gleaming brass and silver, fresh flowers, and candlelit rooms at twilight all create an elegant and authentic setting.

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Your Own Private Island Awaits You...® One of the crown jewels of Georgia's famed Golden Isles, Little St. Simons Island offers privacy, 7 miles of pristine beaches and 10,000 acres of undeveloped wilderness for exploration and relaxation. Owned by the same family since 1908, Little St. Simons Island has retained the charm and unhurried pace of coastal living. Moss draped live oaks and glistening marshes surround comfortable accommodations for just 32 overnight guests. The island is a paradise for nature lovers and offers a host of recreational activities: birding, boating, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, bicycling, interpretive tours, beach combing on 7 miles of deserted beaches, fishing and swimming. Rates include all meals, activities and use of recreational gear. Recently named the #1 Resort in the Mainland US by Condé Nast Readers' Choice Awards.

Dunham Farms is a family-owned and operated, nature-based hideaway a short, 35-minute drive from the Old World charm of Savannah, Georgia. This gorgeous, pristine part of the vanishing Georgia coast offers sweeping river views, mysterious wetlands and majestic moss-draped ancient oaks. With luxurious country house lodging accommodations and gourmet dining, Dunham Farms has a special appeal to those who enjoy a quiet, secluded and beautiful break from the rest of the world. Overnight guests are nestled in the middle of 6,000 completely private acres of forests, marshes and fields. Nearby Melon Bluff Nature and Heritage Reserve features an unspoiled 2,200-acre landscape of woods, marshes and river provide miles and miles of private grassy trails abounding with wildlife.

Located in the historic waterfront district of Darien, within walking distance of dining, shops and