Emma's Bed and Breakfast - St. Marys, Georgia

70 degrees.....70 dollars

2012-01-17T09:44:00.000-08:00

Who doesn't love 70 degree weather? It doesn't matter if it's August or January, you can never tell what the weather holds for South Georgia. It looks like the rest of January is going to be in the 70's. For the month of January, book any room of your choice and pay full price for the first night and receive your 2nd night for only $70!!!!!!! Make sure that you mention this ad when making your reservations!

WEEKDAY SPECIAL

2011-12-05T10:27:00.000-08:00

FOR THE REST OF DECEMBER, WE INVITE YOU TO COME ENJOY OUR BEAUTIFULLY DECORATED CHRISTMAS AND FEAST ON A WONDERFUL BREAKFAST. STAY SUNDAY-THURSDAY IN ANY ROOM FOR $89.
**YOU MUST MENTION THIS AD SO THAT WE KNOW THAT OUR BLOG IS A GOOD FORM OF ADVERTISEMENT FOR US.**

Tour of Homes package

2011-10-26T09:30:00.000-07:00

**Stay 2 nights and receive 2 tour tickets and complimentary dessert & coffee after the tour! You will also head home with a special Emma's Bed and Breakfast Christmas ornament!**

Join us in historic downtown St. Marys December 9th & 10th for our Annual Tour of Homes. The streets are magical with all the thousands of white lights during the Holiday months. The Candlelight Tour will be from 5:30-9pm. Don't miss the chance to see some of our beautiful Churches, historic homes and Bed and Breakfast that will have their doors opened for the tour.

It's Fall Ya'll!

2011-10-07T12:10:00.000-07:00

The last couple of weeks have been very nice here in St. Marys. Warm days and cool nights. It's nice to have seasons. Usually just summer and winter, but this year we have had 3 of the 4 seasons!
Scarecrows have started going up in St. Marys so stay posted for pictures of our scarecrow stroll next week! Happy Fall :)

Hummingbird season :)

2011-09-28T10:58:00.000-07:00

Did you know that the next couple of months are the best opportunities to see hummingbirds? Adult hummingbirds are now joined by a horde of juvenilles as they head south to Central America and their winter territories, some traveling thousands of miles.
It's estimated that more than seven million Ruby-throated Hummingbirds return to the tropics each winter, along with six million Rufous, three million Broad-tailed, and millions of other individuals of various hummingbird species.
In route to their destination, hummingbirds will take part in an eating binge that is unmatched at any other time of the year.
Perfect time to have breakfast on our back porch and enjoy the hummingbirds. Jimmy continues to keep out feeders full!

"Cleanest B&B EVER"

2011-08-19T08:09:00.000-07:00

This was one of our most recent guest reviews that we were very proud of. Thought we would share it.

"Recently stayed at Emma's as a quick weekend getaway. It was GREAT. The house is immaculate and beautifully decorated. It is the CLEANEST place I have ever been too, there wasn't even dust on the window sills! The back patio is great for relaxing. Very quiet and peaceful. B&B has bikes you can borrow which was a nice addition, we didn't drive anywhere the entire weekend. Innkeepers were great, food was good. Had fresh cupcakes waiting for us upon our arrival (and they were AMAZING!) I would definitely recommend this to anyone, we will for sure be back!"

New Cumberland Island Northend Tour!

2011-08-12T13:25:00.000-07:00

Click (or copy and paste) on the link below to see the exciting news! Cumberland Island has finally go their North end tours approved! This is an amazing opportunity to view so much more of the Island that you may have never been able to explore!

http://www.wsbtv.com/video/28840206/index.html

Our HGTV guest!

2011-07-21T10:28:00.000-07:00

"Thank you so much for a wonderful stay. Emma's is by far the nicest bed & breakfast I have ever stayed in. You looked after us so well. Hopefully we will be back! Much love- Sofie Allsopp Fletcher"

We were honored to have Sofie Allsopp, the host of HGTV's "The Unsellables", as a guest at Emma's for a few days. She had been in Charleston and Savannah filming upcoming shows!!!

http://www.hgtv.com/the-unsellables/show/index.html

50 isn't so bad after all!

2011-07-13T10:22:00.000-07:00

After turning 50 this week, Angie has decided that those terrible digits aren't so terrible after all. For the remainder of July we are offering a 50 dollar discount off of any room with a 2 night stay. Call today to book your $100 savings!

4th of July in St. Marys

2011-07-13T08:35:00.001-07:00

We had a great 4th of July weekend! We had a house full of great guest. 5 of our 9 rooms were returners! Just wanted to post a few pictures from the parade Monday morning...

Otter's Otter's everywhere!

2011-07-13T07:34:00.000-07:00

We walked up on 2 little otters in one of our Koi pond's....I thought that this was worth sharing!

CNN one-tank trips!

2011-07-13T07:28:00.000-07:00

CNN recently did a story on one-tank gas trips! St. Marys was featured along with a few other sites!

Copy & paste the link below!

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/07/01/one.tank.trips/

16th Annual Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance

2011-03-09T09:38:00.000-08:00

Amelia Island host their 16th Annual Concours d'Elegance this weekend. Every year there are thousands of visitors. The event typically features 250+ fabulous, rare automobiles. St. Marys is just a short 40 minute drive to Amelia Island and we still have availability here at Emma's!

Woodbine Opry

2011-03-04T10:02:00.000-08:00

Many of our guest have enjoyed the Opry and then dinner at Captain Stans in Woodbine.
The Woodbine Opry was featured on GPB-TV. Here is a link if you missed it when it aired.
http://www.gpb.org/georgiatraveler

Cold? Snuggle up with this Valentine's deal!

2011-01-13T07:45:00.000-08:00

Enjoy that much needed time alone with your special someone. We will take care of the details to make your Valentines an extra special event! Choclate covered strawberries or cheese and fruit tray? Roses? Historic St. Marys gift basket? Couples massage or pedicure? Or maybe just a picnic for two? You create your package.....we'll do the running around for you! Remember...you don't have to wait for Valentine's day for romance. We can make any occasion special!

JANUARY DEAL!!!!

2010-12-29T10:39:00.000-08:00

We hope that everyone had a wonderful Holiday with your loved ones. Your tree is gone, your ornaments are all boxed up, THE SWEETS ARE EATEN, you've shopped the sales and are ready for a new year. Do you need a break from the Holidays?
We would love to offer you the opportunity to get away and just relax!
For the month of January....Stay 1 night and receive your second night FREE. (offer not good on previously made reservations or other specials)

December Special!

2010-12-16T10:21:00.000-08:00

It is not too late to come to St. Marys and enjoy the magic of our charming town at Christmas time! Our gift to you for the month of December.....
Stay 1 night get a 10% discount.....Stay 2 nights get a 15% discount....Stay 3 nights get a 20% discount!

St. Marys Annual Tour of Homes

2010-10-29T09:14:00.000-07:00

Join us in historic downtown St. Marys December 10th & 11th for our Annual Tour of Homes. Check in to the room of your choice on Friday afternoon and enjoy dinner at one of our wonderful restaurants within walking distance. The streets are magical with all the thousands of white lights. Wake up Saturday morning to one of Emma's delicious breakfasts. After breakfast, spend some time in our quaint little shops before you begin the Mill House tour at 1:00pm (two tour tickets included). The Candlelight Tour begins at 5:30pm, giving you time for another wonderful dinner downtown on us ($40 dinner gift certificate for each night included). Come back to Emma's for dessert & coffee before you crawl in to your comfy bed. We will serve you another delicious breakfast on Sunday morning before you head home with a special Emma's B&B Christmas ornament!

This 2 night stay is only $395 including room taxes.
**THIS SPECIAL PACKAGE HAS A 7 DAY CANCELLATION NOTICE**

"This was my first time staying in a B&B, you made it the best experience!"

2010-10-07T07:17:00.000-07:00

This was from one of our guest this past weekend! Thank you Suzette & Robert! We look forward to seeing ya'll again in November!

Dear Angie,
This was my first time staying in a B&B, you made it the best experience! You are warm and welcoming, its like visiting a friend. Your breakfast in the morning, is out of this world! As you know we use to live in Kingsland, it was great seeing friends & shopping in my favorite shops. The first day we got there, we ate at Pauly's, delicious Italian food, a must have!
The next morning your awesome country breakfast! Then off I went shopping, The Cotton Patch, The Southern Charmer, The Cottage Shop, Market on The Square. Then lunch at the Riverside Cafe, ate dessert at The Mad Hatter, best bread pudding ever!
Later on around dinner time, met up with friends, for all you can eat shrimp at Lang's Seafood, best shrimp in town!
Another morning, smelling fresh brewed coffee, that leads you down the stair case, to your smiling face, asking us, "are you ready for breakfast". Another amazing breakfast, you out done yourself again! I sent my husband off to work and spent the day taking photos of St. Mary's. I stopped at more shops, The Golden Pineapple, The French Quarter & The Cottage Patch. I worked up and apatite, ate lunch at the Mad Hatter. Then off on foot, taking more photos, St. Mary's is beautiful!
Dinner time, we met up with friends at the Silver Star steakhouse, yum yum yum!
Next morning, we were supposed to leave, but decided to stay another day, having to much fun! Relaxing day, ate at Doc's chicken and Waffles, then up to the room, to relax and enjoy our time together. For dinner back to the River Side Cafe, always amazing food, took a drive around town, then back to the room to rest up, for our trip back home.
Next morning we head down stairs, visit and chat and say our goodbyes. You give us a snack for the road, Banana bread just out of the oven & coffee to go.
I don't think I can put into words, just how much we enjoyed ourselves. We are spreading the word, how amazing Emma's B&B is, you and your husband are wonderful. Hope to see y'all soon!

Look what we dug up!

2010-08-20T06:52:00.000-07:00

As I was recently scrolling through the Internet, I came across a review from a few years ago that we had never seen and I thought that we could share this ladies comment with ya'll! It's always wonderful to hear what our guest have to say!

"Emma's is a perfect place for paddlers. There is plenty of room for you gear and a secure place for your kayaks. Don't be deceived by a map! Emma's is as close as you want to be to everything. Plus, complimentary beverages, yes, all beverages. And the breakfast is a real, full home-cooked plate full of hot food, not some silly buffet of little breakfast snacks that won't get you through the morning. I have looked them over since I've been here and I am very happy that we picked Emma's. If they don't have it; you don't need it. This place has it all with no hidden charges. For a small fee, they'll even pack you a soft cooler of sandwiches and drinks for your hike on Cumberland Island or day on the water. Review from Emma's back porch using their Internet connection. :)
-Nancie"

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY AMERICA!

2010-07-06T11:56:00.001-07:00

St. Marys hosted yet another wonderful 4th of July celebration. The day is always started off by a 5k & 10k run @ 7am sharp. We had some guest here at Emma's that decided to participate and wound up placing 2nd. Congratulations Judy & Tom.

The streets are lined with so many neat arts/crafts & wonderful food booths all day long. From plants to purses, you name it, we probably had it. We could not have asked for better weather! It was sunny, breezy and just down right PERFECT!
The fireworks were amazing, once again! They usually kick off at about 9:30pm and last about 20 minutes!

All and all.....another wonderful day in St. Marys !

Cumberland Island National Seashore Trip 2010

2010-06-28T11:02:00.000-07:00

Fred Boyles, Park Superintendent, took a group of local business owners over to the island for the day to introduce their new "Land & Legacies tour of Cumberland Island". The tour was given by Fred and he took us around the south end of the island in a 15 passenger van (air conditioned)to see the ruins of Dungeness and then worked our way up to the north end of the island to get a better look at the Plum Orchard Mansion, The First African Baptist Church and we were also able to enjoy a nice little trip to the beach of Cumberland Island.

**CLICK ON THE PHOTO BELOW TO LOOK AT ALL OF OUR CUMBERLAND PICTURES***

Cardinals, Blue Jays & Woodpeckers....OH MY!

2010-05-31T12:51:00.000-07:00

Spring Cleaning

2010-04-06T09:00:00.000-07:00

Stephen and Avery help with some "Spring cleaning". A special thanks to our son-in-law, Hal, for getting our golf cart up and running again!

Happy St. Patrick's Day

2010-03-18T10:24:00.000-07:00

The leprechaun was here! He added his magic to our grits!

GOODBYE WINTER

2010-01-19T08:11:00.000-08:00

We had a couple of weeks of some really cold weather here in St. Marys. We are used to wearing flip flops and sandals through the winters, but not this year. Mother nature threw us a curve ball and made us pull out our winter coats! We are glad to see that the freezing nights and mornings are behind us. HURRY UP SPRING!
(The picture below is one of our Koi ponds frozen over on one of the cold mornings.)

ONE LAST LOOK!

2010-01-19T08:07:00.000-08:00

We always tell our guest that Christmas is magical in downtown St. Marys. We hate to see the holidays go. Here's one last look of Christmas at Emma's before the decorations go down.

WELCOME BACK!

2010-01-19T07:49:00.000-08:00

It has been quite sometime since our last post. We noticed that we weren't reaching very many people with the placement of the blog, so we moved it to our homepage in hopes to make it easier to find. Our plans with this blog are to inform you of our latest news and specials here at Emma's Bed and Breakfast!

August 12, 2008

2008-08-12T08:02:00.000-07:00

As those of you who have stayed with us before know, we are constantly working, improving, changing, etc. our grounds. Four acres always requires maintenance somewhere! Well after numerous trips to Lowe’s (the first pump was too large, the tubing wasn’t the right size, the tubing wasn’t stiff enough, etc…you get the picture) our fountain is running. The birds love it! The plumbago were getting too large and taking over the bed behind the screen porch so we moved them around the fountain. It shouldn't’t take them long to be a mass of (what else but) PURPLE!!!

FREE GAS !!!

2008-06-19T05:43:00.000-07:00

Everyone is concerned with the high price of gas these days. So we want to help...starting Sunday, July the 6th- Thursday August the 21st, we will help pay for your gas to get here. Book any room for two nights (no discounts, govt or corporate rates) and receive a $25.00 gas card upon arrival. This offer is only valid on reservations made after June the 19th and is of course, subject to availability! You must mention this promotion upon making reservations to ensure that you recieve your FREE GAS CARD!!!

2008-06-16T09:29:00.000-07:00

Last year we lost all of our large Koi, including the gorgeous yellow one pictured on our website. We had purchased him as a small fish ( maybe about 2 inches) when Jimmy built our first pond, about 12 years ago. Anyway, Jimmy kept saying he thought the otters were eating them. I kept telling him that I had never seen an otter in my 47 years of living in downtown. Well, as much as I hate to admit it, Jimmy was PROBABLY right. We were serving breakfast Sunday morning (June 8, 2008), when three otters came swimming in our small pond. It was really fun watching them frolic around. After their swim they walked back across the yard to the tidal creek that runs through our property.

Just the morning before, Jimmy watched a raccoon and her 4 babies come out of the woods in our yard. And of course, we love the bunnies that come out to feed. On Sunday (June 8, 2008) we had three right outside of the dining room window.

The picture isn't great, but this is the owl that Natalie spotted at the edge of our property.

So needless to say, we have been loving our little "Backyard Wildlife Habitat" lately. And as always, our guest are enjoying the faithful birds and & squirrels around the back porch.

June 16,2008

2008-06-16T09:13:00.000-07:00

On April 15, 2008, we celebrated our third year as Emma's Bed and Breakfast. We have had some absolutely wonderful guest. Jimmy & I have found that being innkeepers is very rewarding and we are so honored when our guest return again and again and tell their family, friends & coworkers about us. That is certainly our greatest compliment!

We wanted to create a newsletter to keep everyone updated on..."What's Happening at Emma's", so here you have it.

The hydrangeas are in full bloom and gorgeous. Of course, I am kind of partial to them because they are shades of purple.

We are always learning and trying to improve Emma's. One thing we discovered is our guest love riding bicycles around town. St. Marys is so perfect to explore by bike, so we have added 4 brand new bicycles for the riding pleasure of our guest. We can't tell you how many times we've heard "I haven't ridden a bike in years!" Well, it's one of those things you never forget!