At Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock., you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
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Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock.
It's easy to relax at this Canal-front house in Oyster Bay, Florida. We have 4 kayaks and a canoe 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 we will 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 $100 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 caravan 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, snakes 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.
----------------------------------------------------- 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. ------------------------------------------------------ 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.
Located in Crawfordville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park and USS Mohawk CGC Veterans Memorial Reef are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Medart Park and Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum. Kayaking, windsurfing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby. Visit our Crawfordville travel guide
Is Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock. located?
This family-friendly Crawfordville holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Shell Point Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Medart Park and Wakulla Springs State Park. Little Lake Ellen and Lake Ellen are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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Very nice place. Quiet and peaceful. Big house good fishing. Being able to have the family and the dogs was a nice bonus. Excellent stay would definitely stay again.
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
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
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10/10 Excellent
James
15 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
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.
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 😊
The house was ready and clean for us. Everything we needed was there for us to enjoy our stay. Property manager was easy to reach and responded quickly. We would definitely stay there again.
This is a wonderful, rustic property in a great, quiet area. We reserved the home for our son’s graduation from FSU and our family had a terrific time here. There were six of us and the house was roomy and well appointed. Get outside and enjoy the beauty of old Florida. We saw an adorable, inquisitive otter swimming around in the canal. A little far from grocery stores but the host does indicate that in the description so bring what you need so you don’t have to make any extra trips to Aldi or Publix. We would stay here again for sure!
This is such agreat vacation home for families with children! Our kids had such a blast! The home was so clean, and convenient to everything-- especially the gulf! So many amenities at the house we hardly left unless we were on a boat. A 10 out of 10, by far, and will DEFINITELY be back!
Mark, the host was very welcoming, responsive and very helpful prior to and during our stay.The property and amenities were as noted and everything was clearly laid out in the property information package. A great location for a quiet getaway or as a base to explore more of this part of Florida. It made for the perfect family gathering with the only issue being that our stay was too short !!Thank you for your kind hospitality !CJ
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.
How long do you have for me to share how awful this experience was at this rental? I have many pictures of how unclean this place was. I had to clean out the refrigerator and freezer, the kurig was nasty, and I when I notified the owner, his response was “I don’t understand”, “try to look past it”, the screens on the upper deck porch are torn, the front door will not open, the back door will not lock, there is mold on the A/C registers, the rail on the front steps is unstable, so we left a day early because the place is so bad. The pics on the VRBO site, are deceptive. We went back to check the reviews and as we drilled down, we found some that actually noted the same issues so apparently this owner really doesn’t care. No apology from the owner, no offer for a partial refund, just excuses and as if we were the first renters to have any issues. WOW! I hope he’s a better doctor than he is a landlord.
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".
We stayed for 5 night while visiting our son at FSU, while it is a 40 minute ride from FSU it was totally worth it. We had an opportunity to relax and truly enjoy our time in Tallahassee. We would definitely come back. The owner is super accommodating and it was a pleasure to rent from him thru VRBO.
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.
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.
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!
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 !
Wonderful home to enjoy time on the water with friends and family. If Destin and Rosemary Beach just make you sad for the old days of Florida when there were living creatures all around and the night sky was magical, this is the place for you. So many birds- osprey around lots. Saw tons of dolphins. Water super clear for snorkeling and saw crabs, starfish, many kinds of fish and found enough scallops one night for tasty dinner. Comfy beds, serviceable kitchen, nice assortment of outdoor spaces so shade and sun seekers can find a good spot. Nice yard and walking space for our dog. TV and Wifi work great so no football was missed. Tricky to get through the cut to the shallow bay that leads to the canal but once you figure out the right path then water plenty deep to get boat in and out even at low tide.