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Cabin Located in a Birding and Fishing Paradise

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
Smart TV, books
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 789 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Crawfordville, FL
  • Wakulla Springs State Park
    7 min drive
  • Florida A&M University
    21 min drive
  • Florida State University
    24 min drive
  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)
    24 min drive

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About the area

Crawfordville

Located in Crawfordville, this cottage is in a rural location, a 2-minute drive from Wakulla State Forest and 6 minutes from Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park. .This family-friendly cottage is 12.5 mi (20.1 km) from Florida A&M University and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Wakulla Springs State Park.

What's nearby

  • Wakulla Springs State Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Florida A&M University - 21 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Tallahassee Downtown Market - 23 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Florida State University - 24 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium - 25 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Station - 23 min drive
  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bagigio's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Savannah's Country Buffet - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wildfire BBQ Express - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Seineyard Restaurant - ‬10 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.

Cabin Located in a Birding and Fishing Paradise

Do you want to have your morning coffee and watch the sun come up while sitting on the front porch in the swing or the rockers or lounging on the large deck in the backyard listening to the birds sing; away from the noises of city life, traffic and stress? Then this is the place for you.
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Our Wakulla Springs Retreat is located on 5 secluded acres of hardwood trees off the beaten track but close to the Tallahassee-St. Marks Historic Railroad State Trail (15 miles of a beautiful paved bicycle corridor), Wakulla Springs State Park, the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, the Apalachicola National Forest, the San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park in the town of St. Marks at the confluence of the beautiful St. Marks and Wakulla rivers, the Felburn Foundation Playground with covered picnic tables and a fabulous array of playground equipment. There are several excellent seafood restaurants close by so you don’t have to spend your time cooking. Only 3 miles from the Retreat is Savannah’s (home of the famous $2.00 breakfast and a great country buffet at lunch and dinner).

The fenced backyard is a perfect place for approved pets and the bike trail provides a great place to take your pet on a leisurely shaded stroll. Before we approve your pet, we must know your pet's breed, age and size and if he/she will be on good behavior if you have to leave him/her alone in the Retreat? A pet fee of $25 will be charged upon approval. Our concern is that your pet is safe and so is our Retreat.

There are many recreational opportunities abundantly throughout Florida's Forgotten Coast, known as the 'sportsman's paradise', including Salt & Freshwater fishing, hiking, bicycling, hunting and canoeing. Also, convenient access to the Gulf of Mexico is just minutes away in St. Marks.

No matter what your taste may be, whether it's flats fishing for trout, redfish, tarpon, or Spanish mackerel, or just a few miles out some of the finest grouper fishing in the Gulf of mexico, this is truly an angler's paradise, with every salt water activity you care to do, such as snorkeling for scallops, scuba diving to see some of the most beautiful natural reefs, or just a lazy day with the family at the coast.

We have plenty of room for boaters to bring their boats to the Retreat. There are several public and private boat ramps within 15 minutes of the Retreat, giving you access to the Gulf of Mexico and local rivers.

Downtown Tallahassee and Florida State University are only 15 miles from the Retreat and Wakulla Springs State Park (home of one of the largest and deepest freshwater springs in the world) is only 6 miles from the Retreat.

If the Wakulla Springs Retreat is booked during the dates you want it, please see our sister site, St. Marks Retreat, VRBO site #63806, on the St. Marks River.

Guest Testimonials

We celebrated the New Year with our family as the first guests at Wakulla Springs Retreat. We enjoyed the peace and quiet for the week. It certainly helps to remember what is really important in life when things slow down a bit.

Ashley, Jessie and family.
Sugar Land, TX

We had a wonderful experience exploring this section of “old Florida”.

Highlights:
Boat ride and Wakulla State Park – alligators, manatees, many birds. Highly recommend this tour

Captain Mike McNamara in the town of St. Marks will provide a comprehensive boat tour of the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. From his boat, we were able to photograph many birds, most notably, the Bald Eagle, both perched and in flight. Porpoises visited and followed the boat. Mike is also a fishing guide.

Walking path around the ponds at the light house in the Refuge:
Many waterfowl, most notably, Redheads and American Wigeon.

Posey’s Seafood Restaurant on the waterfront in Panacea-very good

Visitor’s Center in the Refuge has maps and books available.

We had a great stay- saw and photographed more than 45 different bird species.

Thanks for your hospitality!

Frank and Colleen
St. Helena, CA


Keywords: country cottage, secluded and private, natural setting, newly remodeled inside and out,
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Floyd & Carolyn Adams

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 960 sq ft (89 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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 (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets must have prior approval from owners

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
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 first aid kit
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cabin Located in a Birding and Fishing Paradise Cottage
Cabin Located in a Birding and Fishing Paradise Crawfordville

Cabin Located in a Birding and Fishing Paradise Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hurricane evacuation to peaceful paradise
We had to evacuate from our coastline central Florida home, facing a Cat 4 hurricane. We found the retreat here and it was heaven. The home was clean and comfortable. The yard and grounds were so enjoyable. We asked to meet our host, Carolyn because she was so gracious and kind. The stay became more a “vacation “, rather than a nerve wrecking event. We can’t wait to go back and stay longer and enjoy more of the area! The home is also well equipped with many of your needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna H., Orlando, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay in the Real Florida
I have stayed here on several occasions and always a great experience and great hostess that is very caring
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Payton I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Retreat
My family loved this cute little retreat away from the hustle and bustle of Tallahassee. Extremely clean and great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Perfect home in a quiet, peaceful location. Home was well kept, with everything we needed. Communication was great. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace in the woods
Ms Carolyn and Floyd were great hosts and coordination from them was great ! The place was nice and clean ! Peaceful, woodsy andsecluded , has neighbors in the distance! The hosts checked on us for arrival and we spoke to them on departure, friendly and just good folks ! We will definitely book with them again ! P.S. the fur babies also loved the fenced back yard and bbq area !
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G., Roswell, GA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend getaway
We stayed here for my daughter’s graduation weekend. It was close to Tally, without being in all the noise and hustle & bustle. We were able spread out, bar b que, and relax. Appointed with everything we needed. I highly recommend this for a home base for school events or just a nice getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 acres of peace and quiet
Carolyn was fantastic! She communicated with us early and often and made sure everything was to our liking. During the 15 years that we have vacationed in Florida, we have never had a host that did as much as Carolyn. The property is clean and well cared for and offers a Tremendous amount of peace and quiet and so close to Tallahassee. The home is a little small for the number of people that it would accommodate. The property is adjacent to the Tallahassee Saint Marks, bike trail and offers great biking opportunities.
Stayed 30 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Another wonderful stay! Great place, clean & great yard for a pup! If you’re lucky, you just might catch a glimpse at the deer walking in the driveway early morning!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindi J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and quiet
We had a comfortable stay with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
nice . comfy.. great host
property was very nice. clean.. host was great. no problems at all.. would rent from again..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
We had a great stay here while in town for the Florida State game. It is a quiet and cozy property with a short drive to Tallahassee. The house has many amenities and lots of space. It was perfect for everything we needed, highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agata Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful cabin in a beautiful part of Florida
This is one of the most charming cabins we have ever stayed in, carefully and beautifully decorated, very cozy, and clean. The cabin is also very spacious, comfortable, and well equipped (kitchen!). Unlike in many short rental places, all the necessities and beyond were provided. We brought our two dogs, and they loved the wooden deck and fenced backyard. This cabin is greatly located, the neighborhood itself is pretty, green, and quiet. The best was the proximity to all hikes in state parks and wildlife refuges, of which Wakula Springs State Park, Lake Talquin State Forest and St Marks National Wildlife Refuge were the most stunning. We strongly recommend the cabin and the destination, and especially to those who travel with their beloved animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Happy 4th of July spot
Our 2nd year staying here and it was a wonderful stay. Enjoyed the peacefulness. Looking forward to visiting again next year
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Retreat that has EVERYTHING!
It was perfect! From us being able to check-in early to the thoughtful message just making sure we had everything we needed. The Retreat had everything we needed. The large oversized back deck was a hit, the bed sheets were the softest EVER, and the fact that there was a washer and dryer available was super convenient. We will be back! Thank you so much again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outdoor haven close to St Marks NWR
We came to bird at St Marks NWR and found great birding in the yard! The home’s wonderful outdoor spaces: back deck with furniture, grill and picnic table, and a chain link enclosed back yard that permitted our dog to run free. Front porch is covered and had 2 rockers and porch swing. Great privacy and night stars. There were ample bed linens, bath towels and an eclectic collection of kitchen ware and home decor reflecting the love of birds. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Well this was our second stay this year & definitely recommend to others. Nice fenced in yard, clean & we have never had any issues. Looking forward to future trips!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sybil W., Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Tallahassee nature retreat
So cute and cozy. It met the needs for a family of 4 (2 young adults children 18 & 20) They enjoyed walking the property and area and seeing the animals in the neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Nice place, clean, quiet neighborhood & a large yard for the pups. This was our second visit & we have another one planned in 2 weeks. Definitely recommend this rental to others!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet place in the country
We rented the place to attend our daughter’s PhD graduation from FSU. It was quiet, clean and easy to find. It is odd of a dirt road, but it is a maintained road, so not bad. It served our purpose well. Thanks!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable stay Wakulla
We always feel right at home
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

Liked: Cleanliness
So cute!!!
The property was just perfect!!! We had a fabulous weekend and FSU won their game!!! We are hoping to go back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Tracey M., Saint Cloud, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Good option for a game day weekend
We would absolutely stay here again & recommend it to friends. The owners are accommodating & give good suggestions for restaurants and things to do. The place is obviously loved. It's cozy kind of like staying at your grandparents' house, minus the smell of Bengay. Pros: great location, excellent fenced yard for doggos, comfy beds, has all your basic needs, very serene setting. Cons: decor is a little dated, could use a deeper cleaning (especially with the fans, window sills, and drapery), and beds are really much too high especially for families of little ones or anyone with mobility issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfecto!
Lovely property; gracious and generous hosts. 10 out of 10!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita L., Sugar Hill

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
Lovely property, out in the country. Can't see any neighbors but is on a dirt road...my car wasn't expecting that. Very clean and as described. Would recommend. It was great for our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andres H., Tallahassee

Liked: Cleanliness
Work
It was perfect for us,
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2022