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Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Aerial view
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Crawfordville, FL
  • Shell Point Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wakulla Springs State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • St. Marks Lighthouse
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)
    ‪47 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 Shell Point Beach and Wildwood Golf Club. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Medart Park and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from Wakulla Springs State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Shell Point Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Wildwood Golf Club - 13 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Wakulla Springs State Park - 20 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Mashes Sand Beach - 35 min drive - 31.4 km
  • St. Marks Lighthouse - 42 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hamaknockers BBQ - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Huttons Seafood - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Spring Creek Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Seinyard Rock Landing - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Seineyard at Wildwood - ‬14 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.

Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock.

RENOVATED AND UPDATED MAY 2025,
It's easy to relax at this Canal-front house in Oyster Bay, Florida. We have 2 kayaks and 2 canoes so you can paddle to the open gulf only 1/4 mile away or just fish off the dock. There are 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Sleeps 8, the 4th bedroom has queen bed. Main bedroom has jacuzzi-tub, dual shower, coffee bar, screened-in porch. Tie your boat right to our dock. Boat ramp 1/4 mi. away. Game room has air hockey, foosball and pingpong. Visit nearby beaches.

PET POLICY: —we allow ONE small to medium sized pet (10 to 40 lbs), though will sometimes make an exception for:
one (1) quiet, well-behaved larger sized pet over 40lbs. or two (2) small pets under 20lbs.
two (2) quiet, well-behaved larger sized pets over 40lbs.
Must email in advance for approval for any pets over 40lbs. There is a standard $75 pet fee for each pet.

3 (or 4) bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 5 beds. New AC/HVAC system.
Master Bathroom Jacuzzi-garden tub. Dual showers, coffee bar.
Two kayaks and two canoe, with all paddles and life-jackets. Boat Dock for your boat, boat trailer parking across street. 1000sq. ft of Deck, screened porches and Florida Room, Game room with Ping Pong table, Foosball table, air hockey table, corn hole game, full-sized video arcade. Beach chairs for six and beach umbrella, propane grill with grilling utensils, Charcoal grill, firepit. Home office with dedicated workspace for remote work--adjustable desk, ergonomic chair, power strip.
The "Oyster Bay House" is an ideal place to relax and recharge. Boat dock in your backyard. Put in at a public boat ramp only 1/4 mile away by canal, then tie up at our dock. House sleeps up to 8 adults. Xfinity internet with high-speed linksys router. Lots of decks space in front and back with lounge chairs. Game room with ping pong, air hockey and foosball, and board games for kids (monopoly, game of life, chutes and ladders, jenga tower) plus decks of cards for poker. Fully stocked kitchen. Big family room and florida room.

Several beaches in the area, just a short drive. We have beach chairs and umbrella. Bring a boat and tie up at our dock and be in the gulf waters in 2 minutes.
St.marks lighthouse only 20minutes , Panacea marine aquarium only 20minutes, Hike the national forests and explore.

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Upon booking, guests are provided with a house information guide with descriptions of the home, ammenities, owner's contact information and suggestions for places to go and things to do.
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PLACES TO EAT: Crawfordville and Panacea are the closest:
Riverside Café—St.Marks (15 miles/20 minutes) waterfront dining on the St.Marks River
Strait from the Sea Seafood Restaurant—Crawfordville (12 miles/19 minutes)
Ming Tree Garden Chinese Restaurant—Crawfordville (12 miles/ 17 minutes)
BW’s Grill American Fare—Crawfordville (12 miles/19 minutes)
Angelos Seafood Restaurant—Panacea (16 miles/23 minutes)
El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant—Crawfordville (14 miles/21 minutes)
Papa Johns Pizza—Crawfordville (14 miles/20 minutes)
Poseys Oyster Bar—Panacea (12 miles/17 minutes) more of a bar, than a restaurant.
Several other local restaurants and eateries in Crawfordville (14 miles/20 minutes)
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs has great food in a great setting.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a bidet.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room, barbecue grills, and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

m moore

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 pets allowed --one medium and one small pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: canal-front house, watch children at all times

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: to schedule an "Event" please contact us
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

4 Bedroom 3 Bath OysterBay on Canal with Boat Dock
4 Bedroom 3 Bath House at Oysterbay on Canal With Boat Dock

Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

doug h.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Sadly, not a good experience

As a previous owner of 4 VRBO properties, I am hesitant to give anyone a less than positive review. I will say that my conversations with the owner were pleasant and he gave me good advice about the area. The house though is in pretty bad shape. Many doors won’t close properly, the screens and shades on the porch are in tatters, many light bulbs are out, the remains of the gas grill are held up by a bench and a board. The small dock is only accessible at high tide. There are safety concerns with nails sticking through the handrail on the front porch and loose boards on the dock. Many small irritants like a tv remote missing the volume control, no stopper in the bathroom sink, and broken shelves in the refrigerator added to the overall negative impression of the rental experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

My kind of Florida

Wonderful stay in this beautiful area. House was spacious and comfortable. Kitchen has everything you need. Outside screened in porch was our favorite spot. Everything was operational. Did not miss the cable TV. Was a restful place to return to after nature walking all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

This older coastal home was a wonderful getaway for my husband and I. We enjoyed the quiet peaceful atmosphere. We loved sitting on the porch and watching the nature all around us. We decided this is definitely going to be a new tradition for the holidays and would love to go back to this beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were evacuated for Milton, so huddled in place. All amenities worked as needed. We would rent again as this location is quiet and accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation home

Amazing... plenty of room loved the master bed and bathroom loved st marks light house shell island was right around the corner.and fishing in back yard
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend getaway

Great location . A much needed getaway since our “week” vacay was scheduled during the week the hurricane hit our town 😳 anyway we had a great time, caught lots of redfish and enjoyed nearby restaurants. If you are in the area give The Trident a try. It was really good 👍 House well equipped, nice dock and boat ramp close by . Great host .. thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing Trip with Family

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindi T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and peaceful

The house and location were ideal for our large blended family. Enough room for our five kids to spread out and plenty to keep them occupied. Plus, the master suite was a nice sanctuary for me and my husband. I spent time each morning reading on the screened porch off the master - so peaceful! Definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cameron J.

Outdated Property

The property fees are outrageous. The nightly rate was fair but the fees totaled more than 50% of the rental! The home is terribly dated and not well kept. The nearest grocery store is 25 minutes away. If you are going to this area then I recommend staying on the Wakulla river instead. This property has some games - an arcade game which is very very slow - no one will enjoy playing on it when their smart phone is handy. The game room is so tiny that you cannot really play ping pong or foosball. The airhockey table does not have enough air to keep the puck up. The grill is unusable. Three of the beds are uncomfortable, the room with two twin beds is too tiny for 2 people and there is no way to charge your phone in that room. Overall - it was great in the 80s but now it is simply overpriced and inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Convenient Holiday House

Nice for extra members of the family to avoid overcrowding. Enjoyed the games.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren M.

Fun for the family

This property is great for a family! The game room was fun for our kids ages 5-9 and adults too. We enjoyed the fire pit and fishing off the dock. We caught a few whiting. It is great because you don't feel obligated to keep everything clean or perfect. It feels lived in which is great for big families.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing paradise

Great location for fishing! Beautiful area and super nice neighbors!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness

great stay

nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family house

We enjoyed the large space with lots of room so the family could sit and talk or play games. It gave us plenty of space to be together but also break apart into smaller groups of people out on a screened in porch or game room. The listing for the Oyster Bay house is accurate. I didn't notice the spiral staircase leading to the master bedroom on the second floor in the pictures or listing and that was a bit problematic with all the stuff an 8 month old requires to get carried up there. It was the largest bedroom and the only one big enough for the pack and play to fit in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary h.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

House was plenty big enough for the 8 of us. Minutes to the open water via car or boat. Very relaxing. Having the boat dock at the house was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boat Friendly!

Our family scallop trip was great. Location was perfect. The house has character and a lot of entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jessie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

great house

There was way more to do in this town than we expected--if you like the outdoors. It was a nice open house with a local area to convene in at the end of the day and watch a show. Property owners nice, informative, and low key.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curtis O.

Liked: Cleanliness

FL Big Bend Getaway

We booked this property due to its boat anchorage, access and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. It is an older home that looks to have had a considerable amount of repairs and upgrades over the years, however, it met our needs perfectly. We found it to be very comfortable and had no issues or problems during our week long stay. We would definitely book this location again in the future if we visiting the area in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H., Shelby, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

Pure relaxation at the house. Friendly neighbor helped me navigate the bay !! Everything thing we wanted to do was available at our pace. The whole family- working X-gens w/ fresh college grads and one soon to be. We had room. Enjoyed the Florida room. Everything was Great !
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Oyster Bay Experience

Had an amazing stay at Oyster Bay!! The house was incredible with lots of space and amenities that made our stay both comfortable and fun. Will definitely book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Hideaway

Perfect place to stay. Can relax right at the house with lots of games to play and porches to relax. Or just a quick ride over to the beach and loading ramps.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Manager's Retreat

House was perfect for a few Managers of a local company to get together to do a little fishing and eat great food. House accommodated all our needs with a little "Old Florida Feel".
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very enjoyable stay

House was well equipped and host was very helpful. Real old Florida experience. Will stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lindsay

We really enjoyed our stay at oyster bay. Great location. The house has all amenities needed for a great get away. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021