Cabin Located in a Birding and Fishing Paradise

Crawfordville, Florida
$167 avg/night Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

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,

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 960 Sq Ft (89 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Rafting Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

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Review Review

  • Eli

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Lots of privacy! Compact and efficient!

  • Marjorie

    Submitted Dec 26, 2023

    Stayed Dec 23, 2023

    Excellent to get away from the city, a quiet, safe and warm place makes you feel at home

  • Sandra

    Submitted Aug 24, 2021

    Stayed Aug 20, 2021

    This house was very clean and spacious. Very well kept beds very comfortable. Deck in the back with grill made our outdoor dinner extra special. Front porch ricking chairs watching the wild birds, humming birds and a family of deers was pretty amazing. Carolyn was a great host and always available. Will definitely be back soon!

  • Lori T.

    Submitted Jan 20, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    The host, Carolyn, was welcoming and readily offered additional items as requested. If she'll have us, we'd love to stay again!

  • Nicholette M.

    Submitted Jan 18, 2026

    Stayed Jan 13, 2026

    This cabin offered everything we needed. Loved the location and the privacy it offers. It was very well stocked. If you forget something, chances are they have it there!

  • Vanessa W.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2025

    Stayed Dec 11, 2025

    This place was everything we needed for our stay

  • Anna E.

    Submitted Dec 14, 2025

    Stayed Nov 27, 2025

    The host was the best thing about this stay. She is very kind, helpful and prompt at communicating. She even went above and beyond by mailing my daughter's left stuffed animal back to her. Thank you!

  • Lynn H.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Perfect for a weekend family stay

  • Kimberly B.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    The home was super clean and extremely neat and organized. The front and back porches were very inviting and peaceful. Loved the fenced in back yard, perfect for walking your pet or letting your little one run off some energy. Water pressure was great and the hot water lasted for both of our showers. We loved that this was off the road and we heard no noise besides nature.

  • Dave A.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    Very comfortable & quiet retreat

  • Margaret P.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 13, 2025

    The Wakulla Retreat house was an excellent rental. My dog was entered in an event at North Florida Fair grounds and it was perfectly located for an easy 15 minute drive. House was beautiful, clean and had everything we needed. Fenced yard was great for my pet and the place was quite and peaceful. Bird feeders were fun to watch. Carolyn was a perfect hostess and let us know anything in the area we needed to know about. Less than a half hour from the beach, Wakulla Springs or St. Marks NWR. I would highly recommend it. 10/10!!!

  • Elizabeth M.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    The house was located in nice location that was close to our fishing charters. It felt secluded and very peaceful. The house was very clean and had all the things you would need. I really appreciated the house being dog friendly with the fenced yard. The host was very nice, accessible, and quick to respond. I would stay here again!

  • Shannon T.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    We loved staying at this property. We took our dogs and the backyard was so wonderful, we didnt have to worry about them at all. It is off the beaten path which is what we wanted. Everything we needed was supplied and we.didnt want for anything.

  • heather L.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 14, 2025

    It was in perfect proximity to everything we wanted to see. It was so peaceful and well kept!

  • Adina S.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Nice place. Friendly Suggestion - repair back deck, one board I stepped on it fell through (dry rotted).

  • Jenn L.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 1, 2025

    We love the location along with the quiet surroundings. Along with being able to see different wildlife animals and enjoying the springs.

  • Linda Q.

    Submitted Mar 31, 2025

    Stayed Mar 17, 2025

    We had a great time with the grandkids! The Marine Specimen Lab was a big hit and Wakulla springs never lets you down. The cabin was conveniently located and a really peaceful stay.

  • Submitted Mar 17, 2025

    Stayed Mar 13, 2025

    When we turned down the sheets to go to bed in the master bedroom there was a cockroach!!! Also, the rug and furniture had long white pet fur on it which after contacting the owner was vacuumed up. Should have had her vacuum entire cabin in retrospect. She offered to. There were also bugs/roaches in bottom kitchen cabinets. Several dishes were not cleaned properly by previous guests. Enjoyed the area and the quiet neighborhood. Owner was very friendly and accomodating.

  • Amanda P.

    Submitted Mar 9, 2025

    Stayed Mar 7, 2025

    Everything was as described. Great stay.

  • Denny L.

    Submitted Mar 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 3, 2024

    We loved it so much we stayed 3 months. We were able to relax and enjoy nature around us - the birds, the squirrels, and the deer. We finished a couple of nagging projects that never got done at home. Carolyn was a perfect host, available but not intrusive

  • Andrea M.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    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.

  • Donna H.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    I have stayed here on several occasions and always a great experience and great hostess that is very caring

  • Payton I.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 31, 2024

    My family loved this cute little retreat away from the hustle and bustle of Tallahassee. Extremely clean and great communication.

  • Linda T.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2024

    Stayed Jul 3, 2024

    Perfect home in a quiet, peaceful location. Home was well kept, with everything we needed. Communication was great. Highly recommend!

  • Adina M.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    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 !

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