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Watch the Manatees Swim by from This Peaceful Retreat with a Private Dock

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Dining
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, stereo

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Crawfordville, FL
  • Wakulla Springs State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Shell Point Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

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About the area

Crawfordville

Located in Crawfordville, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Wakulla Springs State Park and Wakulla State Forest. .This vacation home is 19.8 mi (31.8 km) from Florida State University and 18 mi (28.9 km) from Florida A&M University.
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What's nearby

  • Wakulla Springs State Park - 5 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge - 24 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Shell Point Beach - 30 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Florida State University - 35 min drive - 35.1 km
  • St. Marks Lighthouse - 43 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Station - 32 min drive
  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howie's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lindy's Fried Chicken - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Southern Spirits - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Watch the Manatees Swim by from This Peaceful Retreat with a Private Dock

Only 20 minutes south of Tallahassee, you can leave your cares behind and enjoy the beauty of the Wakulla River. The house includes 4 kayaks and 2 SUPs for you to explore this pristine river. Enjoy your own private dock; you might see the river otters first thing in the morning there as you enjoy your coffee. There are lots of day trips you can take from here to see the beach, go hiking/biking and explore Florida's Forgotten Coast.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and ecotours nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include games, hiking/biking trails nearby, and kayaking nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Watch the Manatees Swim by from This Peaceful Retreat with a Private Dock Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an absolutely wonderful time staying at your house. Early mornings down on the dock. Saw a manatee one morning. Very peaceful surroundings. Went kayaking and saw a few alligators. Definitely will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joshuaeiselewins

Liked: Cleanliness
Property was fantastic! Beautiful scenery and great comfortable house. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larkin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful spot!

Great place to stay! Very close to wonderful restaurants and fun trails to hike or bike. Will definitely be back to stay again! Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

laurie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

River House stay

Clean and comfortable river front cabin. Nice boardwalk to river with perfect dock for relaxing, fishing, or jump off point for kayaks. Excellent communication with host who provides great local info and quick responses to iinquiries. Hope to stay again when visiting family. Thanks
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for us

We went to spend time with family and this place was great. The best stocked kitchen that I’ve stayed in so far, which important to me. Everyone had a blast here. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly W., Tampa Bay region, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway with Friends!

We enjoyed a wonderful stay on the Wakulla River. The house is exactly as pictured and well-appointed. The host was easy to work with and provided lots of great information. We spent most of our time kayaking and relaxing. We only left the house for dinners! Highly recommend the Edward Ball Dining Room at the Wakulla Springs Lodge - make reservations! For BBQ - Hamaknockers in Crawfordville. We had a great time! We will return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay for FSU orientation

This property was great, just as described and the owner gave us lots of fun ideas to enjoy during our stay. Our favorite was swimming at Cherokee sink. The water was beautiful teal green. We took tubes for floating and the teens enjoyed jumping off the rock and jumping from the tree. The house was stocked with everything that we could possibly need. Even bug spray was cleverly placed outside on the posts to use. Would stay here again when I need to come back to FSU.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place in a great location

The house is exactly what I was looking for, space very well-maintained. The location is beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sheri w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Grad Weekend spot

John was super easy to work with and answered all questions quickly. The house was clean and quiet. We were there for graduation at FSU so did not get to enjoy the river or the area but would love to go back. We did go to Trident Restaurant in Panacea per his suggestion and it was awesome. Definitely would go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura F., Homosassa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint River Home in a Lovely Neighborhood

Lovely stay.... on a beautiful river. Saw lots of deer, manatee, mullet jumping, and osprey. Enjoyed our walks in the neighborhood. Friendly neighbors and the dog loved the new area! We took our boat and fished every day out in the Gulf....lots of hungry fish in those parts! We did eat out which was fun, but most meals were made inside in the well-appointed kitchen. Bed and pillows were good too. The house is very clean. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

kara l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peace and fun on the river

This was not our first stay at this peaceful river getaway. As in previous visits, the owner was very responsive and accommodating, the house was comfortable, and the location was wonderful. The owners provide lots of homey extras to try to assure a relaxing visit. Thanks again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Practically perfect in every way

All the wonderful reviews about this property are true. Once you check in, you will never want to leave (unless a hurricane is on the way, like it was for us). You just have to go and see for yourself.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week on the River!

This river house is absolutely amazing! It is located on a quiet stretch of the Wakulla River, just minutes from Crawfordville. The house is spacious and well-appointed, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The kitchen is fully stocked, the bedrooms are comfortable, and the living room is excellent for relaxing or watching a movie. The best part about the house is the location. It is right on the river, so you can swim, fish, paddleboard, or just relax on the dock. There is also a beautiful boardwalk that leads through the woods to the river. We loved spending our days exploring the river and the surrounding area. The host, John, was amiable and helpful. John provided us with some great recommendations for restaurants and activities in the area. We had an absolutely fantastic time at this river house. It is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty of Florida. I highly recommend it! Highlights: Beautiful location on the Wakulla River Spacious and well-appointed house Fully stocked kitchen Large and comfortable bedrooms Great living room for relaxing or watching a movie Dock for swimming, fishing, or paddleboarding Beautiful boardwalk through the woods Friendly and helpful host
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

AWESOME PLACE

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The house was perfect for 5 of us. We spent most of our time on kayaks and the dock. Got to kayak with a manatee just upstream from the dock. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

This is a beautiful property with a scenic view and all the amenities of home
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Great place. Saw lots of Manatees and fantastic wildlife kayaking the river. Lots to do in the area. The owner was very responsive and helpful. Clean and well furnished home.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joyce F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Nice and clean. A most pleasant environment, inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Z., near Destin, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

First return visit & planning many more!

This is a perfect place for a family getaway! We brought our canoe and used John's as well to paddle upriver and drift back down with the current. It was so peaceful, and we saw a number of fish and a possibly a manatee. We wanted to show our son who lives just 20 minutes away a great place to relax away from the city - he loved it! We visit another historical place as well as return to the Edward Ball Wakulla State Park each time, so we still have a lot of places to see when we return to relax. We just love the wonderfully welcoming Wakulla Riverhouse!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Z., near Destin, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Summer weekend!

Perfect for us! We took 2 grandchildren and visited nearby places (Wakulla Springs Park, Gulf Specimen Lab, St. Marks Lighthouse) but they had the most fun fishing from the dock and getting to canoe with Grandpa. Everyone had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Outdoor Fun

My family wanted to stay somewhere close to Tallahassee but not in the city...this was perfect! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very comfy house in a beautiful setting right on the river.

Our family had a wonderful time and plenty of room with all Johns house offers for space upstairs and downstairs in the screened porch in the evening. The bedding is super comfy and everything you need that you have forgotten is available. The river is an amazing place to visit, we had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Florida getaway

Wonderful spot to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Big Bend. Clean, pretty house near many wildlife areas. But just stay here to enjoy the birds, fish and manatees right from your own dock! Hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot on the Wakulla

John’s place is great, even better than described. He’s a first-rate host who went above and beyond to ensure we had a lovely weekend. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and location

John is an amazing host. He was very quick to respond to any questions we had. we loved the home so much we decided to stay a few extra nights. The property was available and John was very accommodating to add the nights for us. We had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable and spacious. The catwalk to the deck was gorgeous. We loved every minute of our stay here and will certainly be back with our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021