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Introduction
Located in the heart of downtown Darien within easy walking distance of dining and shopping, the historic Open Gates Bed & Breakfast....
... was built as a timber baron's home in 1876. Modern amenities compliment the historic Georgian architecture of this beautiful inn overlooking Vernon Square.
The Open Gates B&B is uniquely situated for nature-lovers and history-seekers alike. The coastal village of Darien, founded in 1736, overlooks the site where the mighty Altamaha River ends its journey into the Atlantic Ocean, culminating in one of the richest eco-systems in the world..
Explore the old-fashioned small town of Darien, with her rich pre-colonial and Civil War history. Stroll along the scenic Darien waterfront, watch the shrimp boats, and shop in the eclectic antique shops. Or walk with the kids to historic Fort King George, the oldest European fort in the United States.
The Open Gates B & B is conveniently located for those wanting to visit Sapelo Island, one of Georgia's most distinctive barrier islands.
Trained as professional biologists, your hosts at the Open Gates Bed & Breakfast will arrange for guided nature tours of the river, the surrounding marshes and isolated islands, all of which abound with wildlife.
Your Hosts Will Also Arrange...
Altamaha River Tours
Bird Watching
Marsh Walks
Private Tours of Sapelo Island
Kayaking
Nature Tours
Historic Walking Tours of Darien
Hiking
Built by a wealthy timber baron in 1876, the home offers spacious rooms with beautiful views of a memorial fountain, two historic churches, gardens, and our pool. A large cypress library offers a quiet comfortable setting in which to peruse the owners' extensive collection of field guides and books on local natural history.
Butler Island Sunset
Fort King George
A full-sized breakfast featuring local shrimp and grits or other hearty southern-style breakfasts, fresh fruit and homemade biscuits is offered. Complimentary evening cocktails encourage our guests to relax by the pool and share the day's adventures before heading out for a fresh local seafood dinner.
H O S T S
Your hosts, Jeff and Kelly Spratt, along with their children Hank and Hannah, will treat you like family. Both Jeff and Kelly hold Masters degrees in Biology and have worked professionally with the preservation and conservation of habitat and endangered species on the Georgia Coast and around the world. They enjoy the opportunity to share their knowledge of the surrounding ecosystem of their chosen home with their guests. Hannah is becoming an accomplished young naturalist herself, while Hank is still pretty much interested in Spiderman.
Before you leave, be sure to stop in the gift shop. The Gift Shop features an extensive collection of field guides, local art, and nature-oriented gifts.
Open Gates Bed & Breakfast is a member of the following associations: Georgia Hospitality and Travel Association
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