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Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10260 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Steinhatchee, FL
  • Fort Steinhatchee Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Sea Hag Marina
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Steinhatchee Public Boat Ramp
    ‪2 min drive‬

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Scallop and Fishing Paradise

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (117)
The price is AU$781
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Scallop and Fishing Paradise

About the area

Steinhatchee

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Steinhatchee, just a 3-minute walk from Fort Steinhatchee Pier and within a 5-minute drive of Sea Hag Marina. .This family-friendly vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Steinhatchee Public Boat Ramp and 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from Steinhatchee Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Fort Steinhatchee Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sea Hag Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Steinhatchee Public Boat Ramp - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Steinhatchee Falls - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Keaton Beach - 42 min drive - 39.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Kathi's Krab Shack - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Roy's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Who Dat Bar & Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Fiddler's Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coastal Cantina - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

#1 Waterfront Scalloping Fishing Paradise- GameRoom-WIFI- New Steinhatchee Dock!

This luxury Vacation Rental is our Large Octagon shaped two-story Private Home that is located downtown in the Heart of Steinhatchee. Tall Vaulted ceilings throughout the entire home. Your stay in the Octagon House puts your short boat ride literally minutes from the gulf with the best scalloping and fishing in the area.
The house is located across the street from our Brand New Deep Water PRIVATE Boat Dock on the Steinhatchee river. Which was Built after Hurricane Helene. This dock can accommodate multiple boats!
And has Large Fish -cleaning station.
A Blast for the entire family!

The Steinhatchee Community Center is right across street w/ Full Playground for children that is open 24/7.
Full Kitchen Amenities with Brand New Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator w/ Filtered Water in the door, Ice Maker, Microwave, Stove and New Dishwasher, Direct TV and Blue Ray Player in the Family room.

Each of the 3 Bedrooms also have Smart Tv's with Direct TV as well.

-Full Size Washer / Dryer -
-High Speed Internet WIFI-
We have a NEW Large Patio deck w/ Tables & Chairs to sit on and take in the Beautiful River Views while enjoying dinner. This house is short distance to all the Restaurants,Markets, and Marinas in Steinhatchee.

Bedroom #1 Master w/ King Bed
Bedroom #2 Queen bed
Bedroom #3 1-Full bed . 2- Twin Beds
2 and 1/5 Baths

1400 sq. ft. Game room downstairs with multiple Video Games, Pool table, Ping Pong, Corn Hole, 2nd Full Size Fridge Downstairs, Living Room Space, Card Table/Chairs and Full Size Washer/ Dryer.
A Half Bath is located downstairs.
A Separate Trailer parking for your boat w/ Concrete Drive.
Our NEW Propane Gas Grill & Picnic Area was added for Grilling and Enjoying the outdoors.
Small Pets under 50lbs are allowed. Guests are responsible for Pets & any damages.
Our Dock is located directly on the Steinhatchee River on Riverside Drive with multiple boat slips, Screened porch w/Swing, as well as a Fish & Scallop cleaning station with water, Multiple hoses for washing boat and Gear,electricity for all your boating needs. The Boat Ride from our dock out to Deadman's Bay is just minutes away.

★SECURITY CAMERAS
The Octagon house is equipped with exterior Ring Cameras/Doorbells and are capable of recording video and audio.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Carla Etheridge

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking- Outdoors only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Unit size: 2,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Community Playground w/Library directly next door.

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
Note from host: NO Parties allowed please
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Property is also known as

#1 Waterview Rental in the Hatch "living THE Dream"
#1 Waterview Rental Huge Dock on River The Octagon House
#1 Waterview Rental Huge dock on River “The Octagon House”

#1 Waterfront Scalloping Fishing Paradise- GameRoom-WIFI- New Steinhatchee Dock! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Misty G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and an amazing dock . Many memories were made here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Steinhatchee Scalloping

Great location it is close to the marinas/food. The private boat dock is great and very convenient. Spent our down time in the awesome game room and grilling! Host was great and check-in super easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
So many amazing features with this house- beautiful layout, CLEAN, decorated very nicely !!, So well stocked with the necessary essentials! Great view of the river. The dock was fantastic and the Game room was a joy for everyone ages 73 to 6!! The location was so convenient for boating for four days!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect set up

Just relaxing and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H., Fitzgerald

Liked: Cleanliness

Super Nice

Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daren A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place

Great location and amenities whether you’re there for a fishing trip or just checking out Steinhatchee. And the host was very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B., Cottondale

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home with plenty to stay busy

Best location in Steinhatchee. Close to everything! House is super clean and full of onsite activities. Host is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property -great location and plenty of room

I stayed with multiple family members, sleeping arrangements were easy, and comfortable. There was great accommodations for entertaining upstairs and downstairs for multiple interests and a community playground right across the street. The boat house and dockage were easy to access and plenty of parking for vehicles and trailer, and even 1 block away from getting good breakfast and hot donuts too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Spacious living area. Very clean. The game room (bottom floor) could use a bit more air conditioning in the summer months, but still a 5-star experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great House

What a game room. Kids and adults enjoyed while it stormed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P., Winter Haven

Liked: Cleanliness

Steinhatchee scalloping river house

Wonderful location and awesome amenities. Beautiful, cleanly home. Hostess was extremely responsive. Our family had an great experience for our annual family scalloping trip. I highly recommend the Octagon House.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!!

Great Place to Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful time

We had a great time with our grown kids and grand daughter. House was amazing and the owners were wonderful. The owners were super helpful with early check in and any issue or question we had. Great location and we look forward to going again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Very clean and convenient. Dock access is great. Garage entertainment are was super too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home by Steinhatchee River w/ gulf access

The house was equipped with all ours needs. Our family loved the game room and it slept 8 adults comfortably. Owner was quick to reply and everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing tournament

We were in town for a multi day fishing tournament. The home was beautiful and very clean. Perfect location, just down the street from the marina and all local restaurants. The golf cart came in handy not having to unload boats and tackle from the truck. We used the golf cart to get around to marina and restaurant. We had no hassles. The game room was awesome and we found we spent most of our time at the house in the game room.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J., Westminster, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Guys Fishing Trip

This house was booked for our annual guys fishing trip. The house had plenty of room for seven men. The kitchen is well appointed and I'm glad it was. Due to the recent hurricane, the local eateries aren't back up and running full speed so we cooked at the house. The size of the house was perfect. Plenty of room for multiple vehicles and boats. Tom's of deck space and the dock easily accommodates three boats with room for another. The owner/host was extremely good with communication. Once we get next year's trip planned, we hope this place is available.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie P., Dothan

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual scallop trip

Wow! This stay was amazing, the house was absolutely perfect for what we needed and the dock for the boat was perfect. We loved the game room (we might be competitive). This was the best scallop trip we have had and this was the 3rd year. We didn’t limit each day but we found plenty for us to enjoy. The short boat ride to the bay was nice with lots to see along the way. The house was super clean and super comfortable after a long day in the sun. We will definitely be back next year. Steinhatchee is such wonderful, quaint city.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfection on the river

Great house with amazing hosts. The house is just across the street from the boat house and floating dock. Always clean and welcoming. Downstairs has pool table, ping pong, and donkey Kong.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Book It!

We had a mix of adults and kids of all ages. Had the best time and will definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Karen K.

would not stay here again

I've never written a negative review in my life, and planned to address the issues we experienced directly with the owner, but upon departure and receiving a text accusing me of "taking apart the ice maker" (huh?) here I am. Throughout our stay the owner and property managers were aggressive in a way I've never experienced at any vacation rental. For example, upon arrival as we were unpacking, the property managers just showed up at the door, angry and accusing my husband of telling some other people (who the owner also rented her dock to with no mention of it to us) that they had to move their boat to the Sea Hag. My husband had done nothing of the sort and had to explain the little we knew as we had literally just arrived, then they calmed down. But ultimately, we felt unsettled after that experience for the rest of the trip. Another instance was the Direct TV was not working in two bedrooms. This was not a big deal, but I texted the owner to see if there was a fix. After spending time on the phone with Direct TV and not being able to get it to work, she texted me that I needed to have someone 18 or older there for a 4-hour window the following morning. I didn't respond to this text but thought that was strange and presumptuous as I was on vacation and not interested in waiting around for a cable guy. The final bizarre experience texting me pictures of the ice maker, which was broke upon arrival, and accusing me of taking it apart. Too much drama.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual scallop trip

Great place and a great location. The children’s park was a big bonus for our boys and the boat dock was plenty large and convenient. Ample parking space was welcomed too! Very clean and pleasant home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty P., Griffin, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent accommodation, perfect location

Home was as advertised, game room was a huge hit with Teens and Adults remembering their teenage years with connect, and all the arcade games. Dock with cleaning station across the street, convenient especially if you take advantage of the available golf cart. Overall wonderful rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

Really enjoyed our stay there and owner was super helpful and had great communication. Tried to book the unit for next year but it was not available. Will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

RENTER'S WARNING--DO NOT CONSIDER THIS PROPERTY

We rented the week of July 4th. we were so excited to be together and do some scalloping. Positives—property is nice, spacious kitchen proximity of dock/boat slip, game room NEGATIVES— When booking in December of last year, I knew for sure I would have at least 5 people with me. later learned our two teenage nieces would be able to come with us & as the listing says property accommodates up to 10 people, we didn’t see any issues with two extra. Carla accused me of dishonesty because of this and called me a liar!! On July 4th we had invited some friends to go scalloping with us on the boat for the day and when they arrived, Carla immediately began texting me asking what they were doing there and harassing me about the extra vehicles parked in the yard. the friend going on the boat had brought his smaller dog with him & Carla texted her concerns of a dog there I advised our friend and he promptly left with the dog and did not return! I had already paid a pet fee to have a dog there! this man was a RETIRED DECORATED MARINE VETERAN and we had invited him on the boat on July 4th as a treat to him- I meticulously cleaned everything prior to checkout even though I paid a cleaning fee already and she assessed extra fees for cleaning!! We even removed & disposed of our household trash bags ourselves! family staying nearby rentals watched the fireworks outside with us & she accused us of having a party and violating the no party rule!!! DO NOT CONSIDER THIS PLACE
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023