Chef Zach Rath & Carrie May, or Sweet Carrie May, as Zach likes to call her, make the perfect team to run the historic Open Gates Bed & Breakfast. With Chef Zach’s many years of culinary experience and Sweet Carrie May’s business degree and past experience in the property management industry, they make a dynamic duo.

In the center of Georgia’s Coastal region, is the award winning Open Gates Bed and Breakfast on Darien’s historical Vernon Square. Experience the charm and romance of this unique 1876 home; walk among the century old Live Oaks & beautiful magnolia trees; visit the waterfront as the shrimp boats arrive; or just relax at the memorial fountain, and gardens. The large cypress library is perfect for relaxing in the evening, or hosting your next small wedding or special event. We are centrally located within walking distance of downtown Darien, Ga. Zach Rath is a former cruise chef, who enjoys preparing a healthy, personalized breakfast for his guests. Book us for your next event, wedding, baby shower or business meeting! Call us today to experience, history, nature, and relaxation in this quiet, quaint, hidden gem of the Golden Isles. - Zachariah Rath and Carrie May

While enjoying your stay at Open Gates B & B, there are many activities to do in the area. We are happy to arrange any activities listed on this page, or suggest other options. We’re conveniently located near Sapelo Island (one of Georgia’s most distinctive barrier islands), historic Fort King George, the oldest European fort in Georgia, and Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, a restored 19th century rice plantation. Open Gates is also very accessible to many wildlife viewing areas including the Altamaha Wildlife Management Area, Okefenokee Swamp and Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge. We’ve provided a short, illustrative list of activities, but the possibilities are endless. Please feel free to call and chat about other options for exploring our unique coastal environment. Take a self-guided walking tour of historic Darien and explore local antique shops and boutiques. Visit historic Savannah, just one hour from the B & B. Enjoy Wild Georgia Shrimp and other local delights at Skipper’s Fish Camp on the Darien Waterfront. Go nature watching at Harris Neck Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy a bird watching “ramble with local ornithologists. Visit Fort King George Historic Site!