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WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Crawfordville

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81930 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Crawfordville, FL
  • Place, Shell Point Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Wildwood Golf Club
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Wakulla Springs State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Crawfordville

Seaside stay .At this Crawfordville vacation home, you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Shell Point Beach and 12 miles (20 km) of Wildwood Golf Club. Medart Park and Wakulla Springs State Park are within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Shell Point Beach - 13 min drive - 9.0 miles
  • Wildwood Golf Club - 20 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Lake Ellen - 22 min drive - 15.8 miles
  • Wakulla County Public Library - 22 min drive - 15.4 miles
  • Wakulla Springs State Park - 25 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Chill Spot - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brits Soft Spot - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Clark James - ‬13 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.

WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife

One of the newest built homes on Live Oak Island. This modern and spacious 2007 1,930 sq ft 3 Bedroom plus bedroom loft home is on the water and has themed coastal decorations throughout, perfectly situated near the neighborhood boat launch and at the edge of St. Marks Wildlife Refuge. Superb views of bay, Gulf of Mexico and canals. Set on pilings with a large deck mezzanine and the main living area and deck on the third level. There is an 3 stop indoor elevator available by request for those needing assistance.

Our favorite parts of the day consists of viewing the various wildlife, listening to the mullet jump, watching the dolphins enter the bay to feed, enjoying the sunset from any of the deck levels or paddling the canoe/kayak out into the bay and canoe trails. You are minutes away from Shellpoint Beach, Golf, and the St. Marks Lighthouse.

The home has Hughesnet Sattelite WiFi for checking mail, central heat and air, washer/dryer, gourmet kitchen completely stocked with everything you need but your food (including upscale appliances-gas stove and a convection oven). There are ceiling fans and televisions in all bedrooms (5 HD LED flat screens in total). Master suite opens out onto the upper deck. The master bath includes the laundry, a jacuzzi tub, bidet, and spacious walk-in closet.

The 4th level loft allows for more sleeping possibilities with a queen and twin bed and living area with a large 55 inch HDTV flat screen smart television, dvd and gaming systems (Wii and XBox 360).

Main living area includes gas-powered fireplace, dining area, and large 55 inch flat screen smart television with Blu-ray/dvd player and surround sound system. Dish Network Satellite (America's Top 200) is provided in both the den and loft common areas. The three bedrooms have TV Reception by HDTV over-air antenna with 13 local channels (ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW, PBS, Bounce, Create, AccuWeather, Get TV, FL Channel, and ME TV). A library of books, magazines, cds, dvds, board games are provided for your use.

But most of your time will probably be spent enjoying the natural "old Florida" water views from the deck, the quiet sounds of nature and family adventures walking down the quiet palm and oak hommocked streets exploring the area.

There is an outdoor propane grill, patio tables, kayaks/canoe, fishing poles, a set of Callaway Big Bertha graphite irons as well as a basketball goal and Head tennis rackets for your use.

Master Suite has a queen bed, master bath and sitting area
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed
Bedroom 3 - Queen Bed
Bedroom 4 Loft - Queen Bed and twin bed and sitting area

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs 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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 1,930 square feet
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: There is a $50 pet fee for each dog. No cats.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Property is waterfront without a fence.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Waterfront Home Dolphins Sunsets Fishing Kayaks/canoe Wildlife

Frequently asked questions

How close is WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife to the airport?

This vacation home is 32.5 mi (48-min drive) away from the Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife to the beach?

This vacation home is 7 mi (10-min drive) from Shell Point Beach.

Does WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife to downtown Crawfordville?

This vacation home is 9.8 mi away from Crawfordville.

WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was so charming! Kayaks, fishing poles, board games, movies, books, game consoles, and so much more. My kids had a great time. I loved looking at all the travel souvenirs. It felt homey. Very memorable experience. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

Beautiful house We very much enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and enjoyed the property. The views of wildlife from the deck were appreciated by all ages. The elevator was perfect for the family member who needed it. Overall we enjoyes our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Silvia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

Clean house with everything you need, perfect for kayaking and fishing, close to shell point beach. We enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

VICKI R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very family friendly, the location was stunning. The upstairs deck is in pretty bad shape, large holes and soft wood. We had to place furniture over the holes and soft spots, to dangerous for little ones.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot

Very comfortable stay. Plenty of supplies and games. Beautiful views and easy access for kayaks and paddle boards.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getting away

Wonderful - beautiful location on the water, no crowds, surrounded by nature. House was perfect home base for exploring the area by day and chilling with movies and Phase 10 games in the evening. Great communication from the owners.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelbi W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

One of our favorites

We love this property! We already have an extended stay scheduled for the fall!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Great host communication, clean property. Saw multiple dolphins in the bay. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is amazing. Clean. Everything you could possibly want. Fished from the kayaks and behind the home. A birders paradise. The elevator was a life saver for taking items up to the house. Great communication with the owners. Very helpful.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing vacation

Very nice location, you can sit on the deck every morning and listen to the birds and watch the tide go in and out. Was nice to have the elevator to carry luggae up to 3rd floor. Lots of things to see in area if you like nature.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

donna b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crawfordville visit

The home was very well stocked. The kitchen had everything we needed. We all remarked that the beds were very comfortable! Phil and Rebekah were very accommodating and Phil checked in with us to make sure we had everything we needed! We saw a stingray and some dolphins made an appearance the last day we were there.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NW FL Vacation Getaway

Based on all the info listed for this property, there were no surprises or disappointments as this was our first time renting a property like this. The location was perfect and offered peace and quiet as well as having plenty of activities available. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and plan to do it again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation!

Our family had the best time on our vacation! We biked, went kayaking, played games, and relaxed on the deck. My son caught fish and crab. I would highly recommend staying in this home. We will definitely be planning another visit soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas in Paradise

Beautiful location! Quiet and peaceful. Great sunsets and wonderful seafood. Host was a true pleasure to work with, easy to contact and very responsive. We will be back.
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rua M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, amazing location

Large, clean, and well stocked house. The views from the top deck were everything. Beautiful sunsets and you may get to see dolphins! PLUS star watching, you will see so many stars. We loved the location, very close to great places to hike including St Marks NWR. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Berrie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome and quiet getaway

We stayed in this house for a week. The house is very nice, well maintained, in a secluded and quiet location, and right on the water. We all enjoyed the kayaks and canoes (provided), the wonderful sunsets on the deck, and the dolphins swimming in the bay. The host communication was excellent. Highly recommended!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gaylon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short vacation in the area

We thoroughly enjoyed our too short stay at your home. The house was very well provided with everything we needed. My wife was especially appreciative of the elevator! I enjoyed the kayaks, and caught some nice sea trout and redfish. Peaceful and quiet, saw an alligator, and enjoyed watching the dolphins play and feed from the balcony. Perfect for two mostly retired couples to get together for a reunion.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Kim C.

We had a great time here. It was the perfect house for us to relax. The sunsets were beautiful and the weather was perfect. We saw dolphins and herons. The house was filled with amenities for your comfort. I hope we will get to come back for another stay later this year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I were looking for a non-tourist out of the way quiet place to stay on the ocean. This had absolutely everything we were looking for the bedrooms were very comfortable, the living room was cozy for a full family with grandkids and dogs to hang out, but the best part was the property and location itself. It is tucked away in a bay that also overlooks the ocean. We went kayaking and we were able to see stingray, blue crabs, horseshoe, crabs, and even dolphins if you were looking for a peaceful place to enjoy the scenery and spend some quality time in a beautiful environment. This is the place. We had communication with the property owners who suggested the perfect places for us to take our grandkids. I would recommend this to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great peaceful setting for family time

This home had everything we could have needed. Even plenty of extra linens. We greatly enjoyed kayaking all over the area as it’s nice and calm and wonderful wildlife to observe. The bald eagle catching and struggling to carry dinner to land, an osprey carrying its small dinner, a skate going under the kayak, and more. Great family time playing cornhole, basketball and board games out on the deck. We look forward to repeating a stay here again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

R & R

This is a great place to get away from the crowded areas of Florida. The scenery is beautiful. You can fish, kayak, canoe, take leisurely strolls around the area, and ride your bike without having to load everything up in the car. The dolphins provide quite a show in the late evenings as well. It was a very quiet area as well which was surprising because there are other houses close by. Would definitely go again. It would be amazing to spend a winter here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving Weekend

Our family spent the weekend visiting family that lives in the area. This house and location made for a great, memorable vacation. The views over the bay are spectacular, mornings spent watching the dolphins put on a show. The house was even more spacious that what the pictures portrayed. Kayaks, bikes, fishing poles made for some great outdoor activities. The kitchen (and cookware) was well appointed for our family of 8. We will definitely book this again on our next visit to Crawfordville.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Making Memories

This home is beautiful and the property is described spot on. My family enjoyed every minute of our stay. There is lots to see and do in the area. Shell Beach was a plus as was the Aquarium touch tanks in Panacea for the kids. The kayaks on the property were a big hit. There’s so much room to spread out when you may need a little quiet time. The view is awesome. The games inside and out kept us all engaged. The kitchen is well stocked for any type of cooking. The hosts were easy to communicate with. My family has stayed at a lot of homes throughout our vacations. This one rates at the top of our list.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house, beautiful location!

Phil and Rebekah's home is beautiful and the location is incredible. It's right on the water and you can see fish swim by from the deck! Birdwatching was great! The home is very comfortable and we had everything we needed for our stay. You can tell that it's a well-loved family home that is beautifully decorated. Lots of places to sit outside, also. It was nice to have access to the host's kayaks so we could enjoy being on the water. Lots of great hiking trails in the area. The road to the house is quiet and is also a great place to walk and enjoy the beautiful area. It was easy and quick to communicate with the hosts through VRBO or text. They were gracious and welcoming. We feel lucky to have found this place and hope to return again next year!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

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