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Open Gates Bed & Breakfast Darien’s original “Boutique Hotel” in downtown Darien, Georgia. Quiet and quaint, see you soon! All the best! Zachariah Rath & Carrie May

Open Gates is a Bed and Breakfast that has been ongoing for the last 25 years. The current owners Zachariah Rath and Carrie May, have taken over the property August 13th, 2013. Open Gates is a five bedroom, five bath bed and breakfast that was built in 1876. We are open year round and can accommodate the weary traveler, a romantic getaway weekend, or small intimate gathering such as, weddings receptions, bridal, or baby showers! We currently provide you with a full cooked breakfast, and plan to offer dinner and catering for our events. We hope that you will stay with us and we can't wait to see you soon.

 #                                          🍂 Fall for the Coast. Fall in Love with Open Gates. 🍂Trade the rush for a ro...
10/16/2026

# 🍂 Fall for the Coast. Fall in Love with Open Gates. 🍂

Trade the rush for a rocking porch swing, a fresh cup of coffee, and a little Southern coastal charm. Beneath the moss-draped oaks in historic Darien, Georgia, your fall escape is waiting. 🤎

Spend your days strolling the waterfront and exploring downtown, then settle into a welcoming room and wake up to a breakfast worth lingering over.

A romantic weekend, a girls’ getaway, or a night away just because—make October or November your time to slow down at Open Gates B&B.

✨ Pick your dates, pack your bags, and let us welcome you to the coast.

Book direct: OpenGatesBnB.com
📞 912-437-6985

We’re a little late to National Dessert Day… but we have a sweet excuse! Yesterday was Chef Zach’s birthday! 🎉👨‍🍳We coul...
10/15/2026

We’re a little late to National Dessert Day… but we have a sweet excuse! Yesterday was Chef Zach’s birthday! 🎉👨‍🍳

We couldn’t let the occasion pass without showing off his delicious handiwork. From beautiful cakes to his signature crêpes, Chef Zach puts plenty of heart—and a little Southern indulgence—into every bite. 🤎

Help us wish Chef Zach a happy belated birthday! Which of his sweet creations would you reach for first? 👇

And if these photos have you dreaming of a delicious coastal escape, come stay with us at Open Gates B&B in Darien, Georgia.

🔗 OpenGatesBnB.com
📞 912-437-6985



Little town. Big heart. Help Open Gates become Best of Georgia! 🗳️Have you enjoyed a cozy stay, Chef Zach’s breakfast, o...
10/13/2026

Little town. Big heart. Help Open Gates become Best of Georgia! 🗳️

Have you enjoyed a cozy stay, Chef Zach’s breakfast, or a special celebration at Open Gates? We’d love your vote! ❤️

Your support helps shine a spotlight on our historic B&B and the beautiful town of Darien.

Here’s how to vote:
https://gbj.com/best-of/vote/
👉 Under Hotels & Resorts, find Open Gates Bed & Breakfast
👉 Select our name and submit your vote!

📅 Vote once a day through October 31!

Please share this post, tell your friends, and keep those daily votes coming. Every vote means so much to us!

With gratitude,
Zach & Carrie

Please go vote for us and share with your friends.
10/03/2026

Please go vote for us and share with your friends.

💛 Love Open Gates? Send a little love our way with your vote for Best of Georgia!

Whether you’ve stayed with us, celebrated your wedding under the oaks, or enjoyed Chef Zach’s breakfast, you’re part of our story—and we’d be so grateful for your support.

🗳️ Vote for Open Gates Bed & Breakfast, then share this post to help spread the word!

Thank you for helping our little piece of Darien shine. 🌿✨

With love,
Zach & Carrie

💛 Love Open Gates? Send a little love our way with your vote for Best of Georgia!Whether you’ve stayed with us, celebrat...
10/01/2026

💛 Love Open Gates? Send a little love our way with your vote for Best of Georgia!

Whether you’ve stayed with us, celebrated your wedding under the oaks, or enjoyed Chef Zach’s breakfast, you’re part of our story—and we’d be so grateful for your support.

🗳️ Vote for Open Gates Bed & Breakfast, then share this post to help spread the word!

Thank you for helping our little piece of Darien shine. 🌿✨

With love,
Zach & Carrie

This is a great place to eat when you are in Darien George. Beautiful setting overlooking the river, great food, locally...
09/24/2026

This is a great place to eat when you are in Darien George. Beautiful setting overlooking the river, great food, locally owned and as always a great place to watch a Darien sunset.

Hey y’all, we’ve been having some emotional moments of self reflection today and honestly, we’re just overwhelmed with gratitude. When we started down this road, we had no idea the kind of support this community would show us, and as locals, as folks who were born and raised right here in McIntosh County and people who are deeply rooted to this quite little town. Guys, this isn’t some sales pitch post. We’re not promoting anything other than love and hoping in this troubled world we all help each other keep our heads up…we just need to say thank you. Will, Jordon, and I were all raised here. This is home. Our families, our friends, our roots. Today, walking around Rivers Edge and propping open the screen doors over looking the deck to the river and sweeping the sidewalk and just standing with our hands on our hips with this cool wind in our face looking at the progress, we just stopped and said, wow. Not because of what we’ve done, but because of what all of you have made possible. Every time you come eat with us, bring your family, tell a friend, share a post, leave a kind word, or just encourage us, you’re helping build Rivers Edge. YOUR Rivers Edge. We truly couldn’t do this without you. Your support has been overwhelming to us, not just as business owners, but as just normal people, as neighbors, as families raising our own families here. From our families to yours, thank you. Truly. We love this community. We love the Darien waterfront. And we are so deeply grateful for every single one of you.

❤️ Post 4 — Couples GetawayYou don't need a plane ticket for a romantic escape.Sometimes you just need a beautiful room,...
09/04/2026

❤️ Post 4 — Couples Getaway

You don't need a plane ticket for a romantic escape.

Sometimes you just need a beautiful room, a historic Southern home, moss-covered live oaks, a walk by the river, a great dinner and nowhere you have to be tomorrow morning.

❤️ Your coastal Georgia getaway is waiting at Open Gates Bed & Breakfast in Darien.

Make a weekend of it.

Book direct → opengatesbnb.com

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301 Franklin Street
Darien, GA
31305

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