St. Marys

Spencer House Inn

An 1872 house built by a customs collector, in the heart of the St. Marys historic district near the Cumberland Island ferry.

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Built: 1872Built 1872 by Captain William T. Spencer (per the inn).
Style: Victorian
Type: Inn
Rooms: 14
Credentials: Inside a National Register historic district

The story

Captain William T. Spencer built the house in 1872 while serving as the local collector of customs. The 1976 National Register nomination for the St. Marys Historic District names the Spencer House among the important structures on Osborne Street, along with Orange Hall and the Riverview Hotel. The inn now offers 14 individually decorated guest rooms in the heart of the historic district.

Good to know

Parking: on-site free
Pets welcome
Address: 200 Osborne Street, St. Marys, GA 31558

Sources (2)

https://spencerhouseinn.com/
https://npgallery.nps.gov/NRHP/GetAsset/NRHP/76000609_text

Last verified October 2026. Details change; confirm with the inn before you book.