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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SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western St Marys Cumberland

St. Marys

United States

Shaun

P4,445 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Seasonal outdoor pool

Tru By Hilton Brunswick

Brunswick

United States

Jordan

P5,790 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 15 - Jan 16

Outdoor pool

Courtyard by Marriott Amelia Island

Ocean Cay

United States

Marisa

P7,047 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12

Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas

Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island

United States

Mark

P5,991 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12

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

Amelia Hotel at the Beach

Fernandina Beach

United States

Kyle

P6,131 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 18 - Jan 19

Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Seaside Amelia Inn

Fernandina Beach

United States

Ashley

P7,348 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 12 - Jan 13

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

The Beachview Club

Jekyll Island

United States

Vanessa

P8,759 total

includes taxes & fees

Jan 11 - Jan 12

Outdoor pool, open 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers

Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Kingsland Naval Base I-95

Kingsland

United States

Peter

P4,504 total

includes taxes & fees

Feb 8 - Feb 9

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Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

Best Western Plus Jekyll Island

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"The room was very clean and the staff super friendly and helpful. Lawns were gorgeous. "

Frequently asked questions

What are some hotels with pools in St. Marys?

SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western St Marys Cumberland: Hotel located near Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Features daily, an outdoor pool, and complimentary wired internet access. Riverview Hotel: Provides a snack bar/deli, an outdoor pool, and full. Hyatt Place Jacksonville Airport: Resort, 6-minute walk from Omni Amelia Island Resort Golf. Features 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and 9 restaurants. Crowne Plaza Hotel Jacksonville Airport/I-95N by IHG: Offers free self parking, an outdoor pool, and complimentary wireless internet access. Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Jacksonville - Airport: Vacation home located near Omni Amelia Island Resort Golf. Provides 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, and 9 restaurants.

What is there to see and do in St. Marys?

Make a point to visit attractions like Crooked River State Park and St. Marys Railroad Museum. During your stay, check out sights such as Cumberland Island Ferry, Cumberland Island National Seashore, and St. Marys Submarine Museum. The island views and restaurants are just some of the things to enjoy while you're in the area.

When is the best time to book a hotel with a pool in St. Marys?

Taking into account the local weather in St. Marys is an important factor for planning your visit, especially if you plan to spend your trip poolside. The hottest months are usually July and August with an average temp of 81°F, while the coldest months are January and February with an average of 59°F. Average annual precipitation for St. Marys is 48 inches.

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