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Wakulla River Retreat- Manatee Cottage

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Lake
Terrace/patio
deck off the kitchen, high among the trees
Breakfast bar seats 4
Living room area with 55" smart tv for great streaming

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Wakulla Springs State Park
  • Place, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
  • Place, Shell Point Beach
  • Airport, Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Guest room # 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Downstairs Full Bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Garden

About this property

Wakulla River Retreat- Manatee Cottage

Relax, Unwind, Rejuvenate. Wakulla River Hidden Cottage is a lovely 2 bedroom/1 bath and nature lover’s retreat. The cottage is nestled on a partially wooded lot and is just a 4-minute walk to the gorgeous spring-fed Wakulla River, to the park, boat ramp, and community dock. A large screened porch runs the length of the cottage and a wide kitchen window overlooks the lovely private back yard.

Explore the river in a comfortable Old Town canoe (with seat backs and cup holders). The canoe is available to rent from us for a reasonable rate. Or relax at the house in front of a large screen smart tv and watch movies on a rainy day. Grill out or read a book under an umbrella on the back yard deck or walk the wooded neighborhood. Enjoy the private backyard and the colorful perennial flowers and garden spot.
Start your day with coffee or morning meditation from a private deck that sits just off of the kitchen, high among the trees, and overlooks a wooded walking path that winds through the woods along the side of the cottage.

You will love this sweet cottage and will return home after your visit renewed and refreshed! The cottage is so close to a plethora of parks, places to paddle and hike, the coast and is just 20 minutes from south Tallahassee.




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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Please contact Sarah if you must bring a pet
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Crawfordville

Located in Crawfordville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Wildwood Golf Club and Flea Market Tallahassee are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Railroad Square Art Park and Tallahassee Downtown Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium, or consider a night out at Capital City Amphitheater. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Crawfordville, FL

What's nearby

  • Wakulla Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge - 18 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Shell Point Beach - 23 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Florida State University - 31 min drive - 34.7 km
  • St. Marks Lighthouse - 32 min drive - 36.1 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Station - 31 min drive
  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Donkeys Bar And Grill - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lindy's Fried Chicken - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪El Jalisco - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Family Coastal Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wakulla River Retreat- Manatee Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wakulla River Retreat- Manatee Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wakulla River Retreat- Manatee Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Wakulla River Retreat- Manatee Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Wakulla Springs State Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Wakulla State Forest and San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park. Wildwood Golf Club and Medart Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

lori b.

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

Nice quiet cottage

Great for couple getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

JT D.

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

Lovely hideaway

House was immaculate and well appointed. We were greeted with some yummy breakfast pastries on the counter. Cute hideaway a few minutes walk from the river. It was nice base camp for our tour of the Big Bend area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheri R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable little cottage. Very clean and comfortable. Sarah the owner was very hospitable and even made us some welcome treats. 5 stars all around.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what I was looking for. Wooded area with deer visits i the morning and within walking distance to the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Casey F.

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

Clean and quiet

The house was clean and in a quiet area. Exactly what I was looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerri H.

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

Ahhhhmazing Place

The property was top tier! Everything is there and extremely clean! Sarah was top notch! We lost power while we were there due to a storm and Sarah checked in on us several times to make sure we had everything we needed! We will definitely stay here again and I hope sooner rather than later!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne P.

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

Fall Tally visit w our daughter

We had an incredible stay at the cottage. It was so peaceful! I could sit on the porch all day. Sarah was an amazing host! Communication was excellent!!!! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan A.

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

Great vacation destination

House and neighborhood were great. Enjoyed hanging out on the river. Perfect screen porch to watch the rain storms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

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

Wakulla Trip

Our stay at Manatee Cottage was amazing! The cottage was clean, cozy, and comfortable! We LOVED that there was a canoe available for our family to use on the river. The river was a very short walk from the cabin. Everything was even better than the pictures. We hope to be back again! Thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph B.

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

Perfect Place for FSU Graduation

Such a cozy comfortable cottage. It was great to have a quiet place to come "home" to after all the festivities at FSU! Thank you for another great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly K.

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

Wonderful Stay!

What a wonderful cottage! The host, Sarah, went above and beyond to welcome us and make us feel comfortable. The cottage is located in a great location close to many hotspots for birding and nature exploring. Upon arrival we were greeted with delicious homemade muffins and fresh eggs that came from the neighbor’s chickens. The cottage was very clean, comfortable, and cozy. It was fully stocked with all the necessities and much more. A canoe & kayaks were available for our use but unfortunately we ran out of time to use them. We very much enjoyed sitting on the porch at night and listening to the owls. We are looking forward to another stay here in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

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

Quiet and comfortable

This property is outstanding. We heard Barred Owls in the evening while relaxing on the amazing screened in front porch. The neighborhood is very quiet and is close to great attractions like St Mark’s NWR/lighthouse, Wakulla Lodge, andSt.Mark’s/Tallahassee bike trail. The host is very interested in her guests’ experience. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H., Winter Park FL

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

Birding adventures

We stayed at this beautiful property to go birdwatching in Saint Mark’s national wildlife refuge. Some of the most beautiful birds and so many of them! The home was exceptional! We felt very welcome. super clean. One of the most comfortable beds I have had in a vacation rental ever. We will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

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

Wonderful spot to unplug!

Peaceful, quiet neighborhood. House is very comfortable and well stocked. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Relaxing weekend

We had a wonderfully relaxing weekend at Wakulla River Retreat- Manatee Cottage. The cottage was so well stocked with everything we needed. We loved the home baked treats when we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan A.

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

Perfect river get away

Location was perfect house was clean and equipped with everything you would need. Kayaks and Canoes were a plus and a great way to see the river. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

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

Seclude, very homey and very short walk to Wakulla River

Stayed for 3 nights for a short vacation. Was greeted with homemade muffins, a very clean, comfortable and well stocked home which had everything we needed including fresh eggs for breakfast. We enjoyed the large front porch and loved the dock and swimming area a 4 minute walk from the front door. Saw the neighborhood deer many times to top it off. Would recommend and stay here again ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Absolutely loved our time at the cottage! Sarah goes above and beyond. 5 stars, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed S., Gibsonia PA

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

Wakulla Vacation

Property was nicely appointed and well-equipped. Neighborhood was quiet and very walkable. Sarah was a great host and was always responsive to any questions we had. Property was close to amenities and conveniences, such as grocery stores and restaurants. Also close to parks, especially St Marks NWR. Nice to see manatees at the community dock. Hated to leave, can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Streamlined informative check-in

Nice property that has spacious quarters in good weather re: lovely screened in porch. Owner gave excellent directions to the home. Homemade pastries greeted us. Note to VRBO in general and not to this owner in particular: the high cleaning fees PLUS check-out cleaning instructions make VRBO less competitive with hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

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

Wonderful relaxing and quiet

Clean, very well supplied. Good communication w host. Really enjoyed screened in deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay G.

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

Warm and pleasant inside on the coldest day of 2022

This immaculate cottage in a quiet wooded neighborhood was a fine place to stay when the freezing weather kept us inside. Plenty of space and everything we needed for cooking, relaxing and reading. Also smart TV for entertainment and very comfortable King bed for great sleep. We returned home rested and refreshed - ready to start the new year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordie K.

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

Great place!

Clean cottage in the woods of North Florida located in a small subdivision. Saw several deer roaming through the neighborhood. Property has dock/access to the Wakulla river. Place is bigger than perceived, master bedroom is spacious even with a king size bed. Front screened in porch is really nice and bigger than the pictures show. Fire pit would be nice to have, but I can understand why they may not have one due to the proximity in the woods. For coffee drinkers there is currently a standard drip coffee maker (with filters, cream and sugar). Only thing missing was an ice cream scoop :) Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

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

beautiful house

best stay in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Wakulla Springs

Cozy Cottage and Great location for visiting Wakulla Springs and Saint Marks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by SARAH H HUNDLEY

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