Open Gates Bed & Breakfast

Name: Open Gates Bed & Breakfast
Address: 301 Franklin Street, Darien, us

Location: 301 Franklin Street, Darien, us

Star Rating: 9.9 Stars

Property Type: Bed and breakfasts

About this Property

Charming Bed & Breakfast in Darien

Tranquil Setting: Nestled in Darien, just 22 km from Sea Island, Open Gates Bed & Breakfast offers a serene escape with air-conditioned rooms and complimentary parking.

Modern Comforts: Stay connected with free WiFi and unwind in your room with a TV for entertainment.

Exceptional Service: Enjoy peace of mind with a 24-hour front desk ready to assist you during your stay.

Experience the beauty of Darien and its surroundings at Open Gates Bed & Breakfast. Book now for a relaxing getaway.

Important Information

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Family rooms
Express check-in/check-out
Soundproof rooms
Packed lunches
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Shared lounge/TV area
Board games/puzzles
Kid meals
Shared kitchen
Outdoor furniture
Coffee Shop on site
Fruits
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Physical distancing in dining areas
Key access
Food delivered to guest room
Process in place to check health of guests
Access to health care professionals
Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Face masks for guests available
Security alarm
Thermometers for guests provided by property
Front desk (limited hours)
Express check-in
Free wired internet
Self parking (surcharge)
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Private picnics
Reception hall
Japanese garden
Secured parking
Fishing nearby
Beach toys
Charcoal grill
Vegetarian menu options available
Paddle boating nearby

Rooms Available

Comfort Room, Multiple Beds

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
3993-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony/patio

Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, free bottled water, and ice maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Fireplace
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- Separate living room
- Balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Ice maker
Comfort Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
3993-sq-foot individually decorated room with a balcony/patio

Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, free bottled water, and ice maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Fireplace
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Separate living room
- Balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Ice maker
Comfort Room, Canal View

1 King Bed
3993-sq-foot individually decorated room, balcony/patio with canal views

Layout - Living room, dining area, and sitting area
Relax - Fireplace
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch Smart TV with premium channels
Food & Drink - Refrigerator, free bottled water, and ice maker
Sleep - Premium bedding and bed sheets
Bathroom - Detached private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and towels
Practical - Yard, laptop workspace, and iron/ironing board (on request)
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Fireplace
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bottle of water
- Daily housekeeping
- Yard
- Ceiling fan
- Premium bedding
- Separate sitting area
- Separate dining area
- Free WiFi
- Private bathroom (not in room)
- Separate living room
- Balcony or patio
- Separate bedroom
- Private or shared bathroom
- Bedsheets provided
- Smart TV
- Laptop-friendly workspace
- Ice maker
Superior King Room

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and features air conditioning, soundproof walls and garden views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Two-Bedroom House

Featuring a private entrance, this air-conditioned holiday home consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 1 bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. This holiday home features soundproof walls, flat-screen TV, garden views, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
King Room

Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The double room is furnished with a desk and a seating area and offers air conditioning, soundproof walls and garden views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Dining table
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
King Room with Garden View

Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a TV, soundproof walls, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Heating
- Shared toilet
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
Queen Room

Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features air conditioning, soundproof walls and a tea and coffee maker and chocolate is available for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
King Room with Balcony

The double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Heating
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Dining table
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Bottle of water
- Fruits
- Chocolate or cookies
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Adapter
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access

Guest Reviews

Ben (10/5): - Great
Imke (10/5): - Super nette Gastgeber und sehr schön zubereitetes Frühstück - hübsche Umgebung im historischen Distrikt. Alles bestens:)
gregory (10/5): -
Bea (10/5): - Amazing home! The breakfasts were incredible. The beds were so comfortable. The location was fantastic. Our hosts were fantastic. Everything was perfect.
Orianne (10/5): - Zach was such a great host and the food was delicious :) -
Hatler (10/5): Exceptional - Breakfasts were outstanding!
Holly (10/5): Recommended - A lovely place for a stop-over: beautiful, comfortable house in a quiet, historic setting and an excellent breakfast. Recommended.
Danette (10/5): Exceptional - The breakfast was incredible! Zach is a terrific chef. The weather!
Susan (10/5): Exceptional -
Mia (9/5): Friendly, comfortable, historic B & B with outstanding breakfast in an excellent location - This B & B is in a historic home in the heart of the charming town of Darien. The breakfast was really great. The room was comfortable and clean. The owners were friendly and helpful.
Rod (10/5): Stepping off the grid. - We have stayed here several times in the past 4 years.. This seeming backwater is barely 2 miles off Interstate 95, but offers a comforting respite from the frenzy of daily life. Nothing .. . . ...
John (10/5): Excellent place to stay - wonderful hosts - A charming old house with very friendly owners who make you feel very welcome. Breakfast was awesome. Wonderful stay and highly recommended. Nothing
Charles (10/5): Exceptional - Very friendly and the breakfast was great
Stine (9/5): Beautiful small town and a great stay! We will be back! - We were leaving early in the morning and the owner/chef made us a delicious breakfast sandwich and coffee to go! Excellent!
Elliott (10/5): Exceptional -
Thomas (10/5): Exceptional - Carri was in charge of breakfast on this visit and it wonderful! Location is perfect, beautiful street adjacent to a small city park, convenient for St. Simons and Jekyll. We enjoyed our visit to Sapelo as well. I wouldn't change anything. The house is great, location is perfect. Small town with friendly people and the proprietors, Zach and Carrie are just really good people who enjoy their jobs.
Jean (10/5): We stumbled on a hidden gem! We loved everything about it! -
Jeff (10/5): Great location, very comfortable accommodations, beautiful home & grounds! - Breakfast was exceptional - the first morning my wife & I were there, we had to leave for an early excursion, Zach was up early to accommodate us. Breakfast BOTH DAYS was excellent Wish we could've stayed longer!
Glenn (10/5): Exceptional -
Jacqueline (10/5): Excellent stay!!! - It was excellent! Comfy bed and the owners were soooo great!
Elaine (10/5): A perfect place to relax and take a peaceful break from a hyperactive world - Excellent service and delightful host Nothing comes to mind
Paul (10/5): Loved the B & B and town. - We loved the breakfast. Zach is a wonderful host and chef. Our meal was beautiful and delicious. The location is walking distance to downtown and restaurants. We plan to go back. Everything was excellent.
Hill (10/5): Wonderful, would co - Zach was an awesome chef! Everything was not only pretty but very tasty
Kelly (10/5): I would go back in a heartbeat and recommend this stay. - Everything. The breakfast fixed and served by Zach was fabulous.
Charlie (10/5): Terrific place, cool town - The Owners could not have been better hosts! Everything was awesomely clean, organized, and welcoming. I just wish we could have stayed longer!
Anonymous (10/5): Great experience. We will be back! - Very quaint and lovely area The hosts were great and the breakfast was wonderful!
Lilian (10/5): Historic B&B beautifully mantained - Beautiful property in a gorgeous location! N/A
Steve (10/5): Exceptional - Accommodations were great! Very comfortable. Very quiet. Owners extremely nice. The breakfast was very good.
Douglas (9/5): Superb -
Steven (10/5): Zack & Carrie were absolutely gracious.Couldnt have been a nicer stay anywhere - Zack told us he was a chef on private yatchts earlier in his carreer And it certainly shows👍
Robert (7/5): Squeaky Sleeps - Beautiful house in good location, air conditioning. The bed / box spring squeaked like hyenas with every move.... Such a shame that the owner has put in so much to create a beautiful space but neglects the more important issue... a quality night's sleep... I bet his bed doesn't squeak!
Michael (10/5): Exceptional - Very informative and gracious host who prepares a fanastic breakfast to boot.
Henry (10/5): Great experience ! -
Joanna (9/5): charming! - wonderful house, great breakfast maybe not the best room but very charming
Laurietta (10/5): Exceptional - Location food
Harvey (10/5): Delightful!! - Excellent Nothing
Janet (10/5): Best breakfast ever!! Really comfortable bed. Attentive and caring owners. Had a wonderful stay! -
Anthony (10/5): A picture perfect bed and breakfast.0 - The property is charming and well maintained. It is beautifully decorated and comfortable. Our host, a chef, appeared in the morning and made us a wonderful breakfast. I definitely recommend this accommodation. It was rainy, not our host’s fault. The car park was a little muddy, perhaps some gravel may have helped if ordinances would allow.
Angie (10/5): My stay was excellent! - Everything was perfect and the breakfast was amazing!
Alicia (10/5): it was great for our one-night stay for a wedding. - the location and staff.
Ryan (10/5): Great experience - Breakfast was delicious. Baked goods were also very good. Nothing
Dean (10/5): We will definitely be back for the hospitality and amazing food. - Zach is an excellent host and chef. He made us feel like family. We very much enjoyed having breakfast and visiting with the other guests. no negative comments about the property
Ronald (10/5): Exceptional -
Eve (10/5): will return - best b&b
Shirley (10/5): Our brief time (one night) at Open Gates Bed and Breakfast was wonderful. - Breakfast and homemade pastries (i.e. cookies) were scrumptious! Elegant table setting and breakfast was cooked to perfection. Location was great -- we enjoyed the 'historical' background of the area. Convenient to our travel route (I-95). Owner was available and responsive to all our needs. Nothing to dislike.
Michael (10/5): Exceptional -
Tracy (10/5): Great stay, would definitely return 😊 - easy to find, staff was exceptional, breakfast was amazing all was good… no complaints
Jean (9/5): Considering this is an old house that has been reworked to fit bathrooms into the rooms, it is comfo - Outstanding - fresh, good variety, the host is also a fine chef -/ and very personable. I wish the small garden were better tended.
Lindell (10/5): Exceptional - Friendly owner's , Great Breakfast ,, very comfortable bed. .cozy. we travel monthly from NC to Florida,,, we look forward to our next stay.. Our stay was too short
George (10/5): Exceptional -
Barbara (10/5): Exceptional -
Norma (10/5): Location, setting, peace, and southern charm make for mindblowingly beautiful relaxation. - Our 4-day visit to Open Gates B & B in Darien could not be improved upon. The gorgeous old home set among oaks and magnolias screams Southern Beauty. The location is primo…..walking distance to everything we came to enjoy. Darien is a superb location near enough to St. Simon’s and Jekyll but a world apart….in a very good way. Our room was very comfortable with a great mattress and pillows and lovely bedding. Breakfast each morning, prepared by trained chef and property owner Zach, is rated 15 on a scale of 1-10. Zach and Carrie are so very welcoming, making for a relaxing visit. There is nothing to dislike.
Joani (10/5): An outstanding stay in a beautifully restored 1800s mansion with an incredible breakfast experience! - The breakfast prepared by Zach, the owner & chef, was absolutely outstanding. We felt we were in a 5 star restaurant. The crepes, bacon and pastries were delicious, and the presentation was superb. The pride of being the perfect chef and host really shows in Zach’s interactions with their guests. The home is quite beautiful. We love history and lovely architecture and the home satisfied both. We enjoyed the lively conversation in sharing our elegantly appointed breakfast dining table with two other couples. This will be our future Go To place for visiting Savannah. Our bathroom door wouldn’t close completely because of its age. We are very private individuals and want total privacy in a bathroom. Perhaps a different latch would suffice or a different antique door. The mat in the bathroom has an unraveled edge, which can create a fall if someone were to catch their toes on it. Easy fixes, which would make this stay perfection since everything else was wonderful. The sheets were awesome, having brochures of the area was helpful, and Zach is the quintessential historic Bed and Breakfast owner.
Barbara (10/5): Our gracious host made us feel right at home. A great place for a getaway! - What a beautiful B & B! This renovated house was beautifuly decorated in a scenic setting. It was delightful to sit and relax for a while on the front porch. The bed was the most comfortable we have ever had and the rooms were spotless. The owner, Zach, was so gracious. He personally gave us info about the area attractions, dining, and directions to everything. He is an amazing chef who prepared a gourmet breakfast for us. He also prepared homemade cookies and pastries in the afternoon.
William (10/5): Relaxing elegance - An elegant historic home with lovely and large spaces to share. Rooms were wonderfully appointed with all we needed. Breakfast prepared by chef/owner Zach was amazing and his chocolate chip cookies were an added treat. We want to return for more than one night! We liked everything! No negatives from us.
Tom (10/5): A wonderful place to spend a few days - Peaceful setting in a beautiful small town. Zach, the owner, was a gracious host….engaging, friendly, accommodating! We’ll return to this neat haven!
Julie (10/5): - It was a wonderful place to stay —- breakfast was five star an a nice quite place to stay ❤️
Darilynn (10/5): A wonderful place! - Open Gates is a beautiful B & B. Our room was just as beautiful as the pictures and the bed was awesome. Breakfast was delicious. The town is tiny and quiet perfect place to recharge!
Verified traveler (10/5): - Excellent service !!! Felt at home at all times. The owners were kind and helpful !
Fitnessa623 (10/5): - What a great location and a wonderful place to stay while visiting the Golden Isles. We went to St. Simon and Jekyll island every day; it was just a short drive to both. It was great to come back to a house with separate bedroom & bathrooms, full kitchen and living room to gather.
Thomas (10/5): Such a Pleasant Surprise - Open Gates B&B is a lovely old home with a delightful owner that really works hard to make sure that all of your needs and wishes are met. Zack's breakfast was one of the best we have ever had. The quaint little town of Darien was also so nice to visit. Absolutely beautiful!
Verified traveler (10/5): - Charming property and excellent gourmet breakfast. The owner/chef even made gluten free crepes to accommodate me.
Steve (10/5): - Most relaxing getaway! 5 star breakfast dishes from award winning chef...quaint town filled with friendly people in picturesque historic coastal area. Already booked our next visit!
ilda j (10/5): RELAX AND ENJOY - Rhe house is amazing, very well mantain, the location is not closed to any of my favorite spots but the driving wasn’t bad at all
Diana (8/5): Old Georgia charm - We selected hotel because it is close to favorite restaurant - skippers fish camp. We walked on river boardwalk to restaurant. Old home, clean comfortable and stylish. Would stay again.
Verified traveler (8/5): low country charm - Beautiful historic home on a lovely square in the very old coastal town of Darien, Ga.
Verified traveler (10/5): - Fantastic B&B. Was completely comfortable and very well cared for there during evacuation from St. Simons Island for Hurricane Irma.
Keith (10/5): Amazing B&B and amazing owners - Beautiful house with neat architectural history Gardens around the house were full of lowcountry charm and plant varieties Great walking distance to Wharf and Boardwalk Amazing breakfast!