Incredible water views!

Tallahassee, Florida
$224 avg/night
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Close to everything, a million miles away.......

Down the two-track driveway, past the view of the nearest neighbors, our three-bedroom cottage awaits. Rest easy on the patio, with its view of the two-acre lake or cross the adjacent foot bridge to the island. Fish for bass and bream, stroll the walking path, paddle around and enjoy the wildlife, or just relax far from the madding crowd.

This slice of paradise sits on 12 acres; our home is across the lake, out of sight and out of mind.

A true cottage i.e. a small, simple, basic quality house, on a lake. Recently updated with new exterior doors, interior paint, light fixtures and all new, good quality, bed frames, mattresses and linens. Very clean, 1,056 sf foot double section manufactured home constructed in 1995 with large concrete patio at the edge of a private, naturally spring fed, small lake with island. Split floorplan, primary bedroom & bath with shower on one side and 2 bedrooms & bath with tub/shower combo on the other.

Our 12-acre site is comprised of 3 homesites. We have recently listed our RV as a short-term rental in addition to the cottage on the vacant site that has a separate power hookup & private septic but shares a water well with the cottage. All of the sites are secluded and none of the homesites are visible to each other, or any other home for that matter :)

Twisted Pine borders several thousand acres of undeveloped lands. It's an animal and nature lover's paradise and home to so many of the amazing flora & fauna native to the region. The cottage is nestled in trees such as Magnolia, Cypress, Pine, Oak, Catawba, and Hickory. It's too numerous to name all the wildlife that we've seen but a short list includes armadillo's, opossums, squirrels, raccoons, Cooter and Florida softshell turtles that make the place their permanent home in addition to the abundance of critters we've seen passing through including bobcat, gray fox, black bear, alligators and otters.

Birding at Twisted Pine is INCREDIBLE! Birds attracted to woods, water and meadow can be viewed. A partial list includes owl, hawk, eagle, kite, vulture, egret, anhinga, great blue heron, goose, turkey, wild ducks -including wood ducks, cardinal, bluebird, titmice, jay, chickadee, wren, dove, woodpecker, finch, robin, crow, sparrow, grackle, mockingbird, oriole, painted bunting, hummingbird, towhee....... The Great Horned Owl & Barred Owl calls are unforgettable, and the owls can best be seen at dawn or dusk/early night.

We try to preserve the natural biodiversity of the site overall. We do mow the path around the lake and the meadow a few times a year and we have aerators in the lake to increase oxygen levels and improve the water quality. While we have no structural flood plain issues and we do have a large open meadow between the homesites that slopes down to the lake, please keep in mind we don't have groomed lawns. During times of high precipitation, the lake level can rise, the canal can fill, the access to the bridge may have standing water in front of it and there may be a few areas on the driveway with short-term standing water. The driveway has recently been rebuilt, is in very good condition and has a solid base with no mud so a 2-wheel drive vehicle can easily drive through any short-term standing water on the driveway.

We keep Italian honeybees, domestic ducks and chickens and have various fruit and nut producing trees and shrubs including Meyer lemons, blueberries, mulberries and a very small vineyard as well as vegetable and herb gardens. Our domestic fowl are penned for their safety and located on the other side of the lake.

We enjoy sharing our seasonal bounty and fresh eggs, homemade snacks featuring homegrown or seasonal ingredients will frequently be awaiting your arrival in addition to the staples we keep stocked including premium hot beverages, granola bars, toaster pastries, oatmeal, popcorn etc.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Breakfast Available For A Fee Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock 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 Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Composting Recycling Unit Size: 1056 Sq Ft (98 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 50+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Video Games Video Library Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

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Review Review

  • Rodolfo T.

    Submitted Nov 13, 2025

    Stayed Nov 6, 2025

    Very nice place. The host was amazing. She left plenty of information and offered fresh eggs, left us amazing cookies, and the property was extremely well stocked with snacks, soaps, and other essentials. Best place i have stayed in regards to stocked essentials, communication, and hospitality.

  • Melanie R.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2025

    Stayed Nov 7, 2025

    Perfect accommodations for my family. Homey experience and the cookies were amazing.

  • Angel H.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    Peaceful location 18 minutes from my sister house nice weekend⁰ we made some great memories

  • Jessica S.

    Submitted Oct 5, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Very nice host. Was a good place to stay for the FSU game.

  • TammyJason W.

    Submitted Aug 31, 2025

    Stayed Aug 29, 2025

    We had a great stay property beautiful everything we needed will for sure stay again Ann was very easy to communicate with with . My only recommendation is maybe coffee creamer not open maybe smaller unopened bottles

  • Tammy A.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2025

    Stayed Aug 5, 2025

    Check was seamless. easy check out. Nice supplies in kitchen. Quiet place. Cute. I'd stay again.

  • Rebecca H.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Most well supplied home I’ve ever stayed in. Ann had made us a blueberry banana coffee cake that was delicious. Beautiful assortment of teas and coffee. Beds were very comfortable.

  • Joseph R.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    There is so much to say about this experience and the wonderful host, Ann. From the moment we arrived to our departure. The cottage is so comfortable and inviting! We enjoyed fishing, canoeing, kayaking, feeding the ducks and just enjoying nature! We even saw a couple of deers come by the cottage! Can't get better than this! I would highly recommend this location. Deffinitely if we to go back to Tallahassee, this would be our place to stay. I am sharing some of the many pictures we took. Thank you Ann!

  • Curtis H.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    The communication with the host was excellent and the property was just as described. It’s far enough away from Tallahassee to not have to deal with all that is Tallahassee but also close enough to go when you want or need to. The hospitality was way above what I’d expect and above anything I’ve experienced on VRBO. The property itself was great, we loved the pond, bees, chickens and ducks. I’d definitely stay here the next time we’re around Tallahassee.

  • AUDREY H. I.

    Submitted Jul 24, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    The property was overrun with shrubs, trees, and weeds, you could barely see the front door. I did not stay at this location.

  • Audra T.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 18, 2025

    The host went above & beyond what she needed to do. The house was well stocked w/ snacks, spices & seasonings & even eggs from her own chickens & ducks. The house is older so it’s nothing fancy; but it was cozy & comfortable & clean. It has a long driveway & tucked way back behind trees that you can’t see the road or even hear the traffic from the house. It’s a very peaceful & relaxing get away from the hustle of the day to day routine. I highly recommend it.

  • Curtis B.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    Really enjoyed the house and the pond was fun for fishing.

  • KARL L.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Lovely location and accommodations. I wish we'd had more time to enjoy the property. Very generous hosts; they clearly put a lot of effort into ensuring their guests are comfortable. Strongly recommend--especially if you need a few quiet and peaceful days away from it all (even though the city isn't very far of a drive).

  • Elizabeth B.

    Submitted Mar 15, 2025

    Stayed Mar 12, 2025

    A cottage that beckons you to come in, make yourself at home, & RELAX. My high-school foreign exchange students 2 girls (N. Macedonia & Kyrgyzstan) & 2 boys (Taiwan & Kazakhstan), the host father of the girl from Kyrgyzstan, & I were in Tallahassee to visit the Capitol & see the legislature in session. Anxious to get inside, the students streamed back out, exclaiming how beautiful & nice the house is inside How did you find it!? Phenomenal, homemade, healthy bars & lovely, handwritten words on Ann's notecard greeted us!Barely settled, I saw the father & Taiwanese boy at the patio door, the father holding up a bass still on the hook & pole, amazed he'd caught it on his first cast! They released the fish & after another cast, the father started teaching the boy how to fish. Living in Taipei City, surrounded by concrete & tall, crowded buildings, it was his first exposure to fishing. He can never see the stars at night due to all the buildings & ambient lighting. Now, here he was standing at the edge of 'Walden Pond' thrilled with all the nature & open sky. The boy from Kazakhstan delighted in all the greenery & the beauty of the azaleas. Later, the father sat on the patio playing his guitar. Both girls got VERY comfortable inside! Finally, we all played cards from the HUGE supply of games (plus some late TV). Food galore & even at 80, I've never lived in or seen a home so TOTALLY stocked to meet every imaginable need. A home tailored for comfort & gratitude!!

  • Michael S.

    Submitted Mar 4, 2025

    Stayed Mar 1, 2025

    There was room for everyone in this rustic cottage. We enjoyed the well-stocked kitchen and the beautiful rural setting. The house was accommodating for kids of all ages. Just 15 minutes from Natural Bridge Battlefield Historic State Park.

  • Jessica T.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 26, 2024

    We loved staying here, the place was cozy and stocked with all essentials which was lovely.

  • David D.

    Submitted Nov 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Our stay at Ann's VRBO was nothing short of spectacular! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with the warmest hospitality and a delightful homemade caramel apple cake that made my son's 21st birthday celebration extra special. Ann truly knows how to make her guests feel at home! The fridge was stocked with a dozen fresh mixed duck and chicken eggs, butter, mustard, ketchup, mayo, Tabasco sauce, maple syrup, and coffee creamer. There was even a filtered water container. The pantry was filled with an impressive variety of spices and a large three-level basket overflowing with snacks and candies. The house itself was immaculate and beautifully furnished. One of Ann's thoughtful house rules was to leave your shoes by the door, which helped maintain the pristine condition of the home. We were also charmed by Kitty, the resident cat, who loved to hang around the back door. Kitty had a daily visitor, a calico cat from next door, and it was amusing to watch them seemingly gossip about the neighborhood dogs, chickens, and ducks. We even gave them some cat treats! Our friends enjoyed exploring the large pond on the property, while we took advantage of the gas grill to cook up some delicious steaks and hotdogs. The beds were perfectly soft, ensuring a good night's sleep for everyone. One standout feature of Ann's house is how incredibly well-stocked it is. From toothpaste and laundry soap to hand lotion and more, if you forgot it at home

  • Jamie M.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    We came for the FSU/Clemson game. This stay was just what we needed

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