Cumberland Island Travel Guide

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Sand dunes at Cumberland Island National Seashore.
Sand dunes at Cumberland Island National Seashore.
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Dungeness Ruins of Cumberland Island
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.
Amelia Hotel at the Beach

Amelia Hotel at the Beach

2.5 out of 5
1997 S Fletcher Ave Fernandina Beach FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹13,744 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
₹13,744
₹15,932 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,146 reviews)
Super friendly desk staff. Clean rooms. Easy check in and out.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Amelia Hotel at the Beach
Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Jacksonville - Airport

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Jacksonville - Airport

2.5 out of 5
15678 Max Leggett Parkway Jacksonville FL
The price is ₹8,670 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
₹8,670
₹9,840 total
29 Mar - 30 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jacksonville. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (284 reviews)
The clerk who registered us was excellent. The room was a great size with a very usable layout. We only stayed one night, but noted the process for obtaining kitchen supplies. We felt it was extremely efficient. We will consider using this chain on future trips.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Extended Stay America Premier Suites - Jacksonville - Airport
Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
39 Beach Lagoon Road Fernandina Beach FL
The price is ₹42,037 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
₹42,037
₹51,192 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach resort in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Ocean view

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa
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The Villas of Amelia Island

The Villas of Amelia Island

4 out of 5
8 Amelia Village Circle, Amelia Island Fernandina Beach FL
Stay at this beach holiday home in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,166 reviews)
Unit was generally tired and had a 1980s appearance. Lighting was awful. generally a sad experience. coming out of elevator you still had steps before getting to unit !. Address given was to a real estate office with note on door. then had to drive to Omni hotel front desk which was busy. Had to ...

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

The Villas of Amelia Island
Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center

3 out of 5
1175 N Beachview Dr Jekyll Island GA
Stay at this beach villa in Jekyll Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,113 reviews)
Ocean view, spacious, clean

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Villas By the Sea Resort & Conference Center
Beach 5 Villas - Immaculate 300 steps from the Ocean

Beach 5 Villas - Immaculate 300 steps from the Ocean

4.5 out of 5
441 S Fletcher Ave Fernandina Beach FL
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Fernandina Beach. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Egan's Creek Greenway Trail and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Condo was clean and well appointed!

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Beach 5 Villas - Immaculate 300 steps from the Ocean
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Popular places to visit

Plum Orchard Mansion

Plum Orchard Mansion

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Plum Orchard Mansion during your travels in Cumberland Island. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area.

Plum Orchard Mansion

First African Baptist Church

Find out about the history of Cumberland Island when you spend time at First African Baptist Church. Discover the area's museums and shops.

First African Baptist Church

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