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Reviews
9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 8 204.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Crawfordville, FL
- Shell Point Beach7 min drive
- Wakulla Springs State Park23 min drive
- St. Marks Lighthouse57 min drive
- Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)53 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
family room
1 Double Futon
florida room
1 Double Futon
Office 1
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock.
RENOVATED AND UPDATED MAY 2025,
It's easy to relax at this Canal-front house in Oyster Bay, Florida. We have 2 kayaks and 2 canoes 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 will sometimes 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 $75 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 trailer 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, chutes 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.
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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.
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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.
It's easy to relax at this Canal-front house in Oyster Bay, Florida. We have 2 kayaks and 2 canoes 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 will sometimes 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 $75 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 trailer 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, chutes 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.
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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.
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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.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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About the area
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Crawfordville, FL
What's nearby
- Shell Point Beach - 7 min drive - 3.5 km
- Wildwood Golf Club - 19 min drive - 19.4 km
- Wakulla Springs State Park - 23 min drive - 18.8 km
- Mashes Sand Beach - 42 min drive - 40.6 km
- St. Marks Lighthouse - 57 min drive - 54.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Circle K - 16 min drive
- Trident - 25 min drive
- Hamaknockers BBQ - 17 min drive
- Posey's Oyster Bar - 22 min drive
- Salty Donkey - 25 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by m moore

The Oyster Bay House is a coastal home on the water with kayaks, canoes and big game room. We've been with VRBO since 2005 with our Sugar Mountain House and have a great rental history and 5-star reviews. See our house in the mountains at VRBO#286835
Why they chose this property
A recent guest said:
"Dear Laurel,
My family and I enjoyed the Oyster Bay House and our experience here so much. The environment was perfect; we felt right at home. There was an incredible sense of community about Crawfordville, a kindness we’d never experienced before. Everyone we interacted with were so helpful and directed us towards some of the best locations in the area. We are all so grateful that we were able to enjoy each other in such a perfect place, surrounded by great people, in a beautiful area; Thank you and we really appreciate you letting us enjoy your place.
Best,
The Hawkins Family June 29, 2022"
Secluded private waterfront homes with maximum palm trees and minimum traffic.
Gulf Coast of Florida. The Oyster Bay house is a big house in the canal-front town of Oyster Bay. Boat dock in your backyard. Master bathroom has 2 person jacuzzi and dual shower with magic european wand.
Shell Point beach is only 2 minutes away.
Bring a boat and tie up at our dock and be in the gulf waters in 2 minutes.
St.marks lighthouse only 20minutes away
Panacea marine aquarium only 20minutes away
Visit apalachee national forest and hike the woods.
Visit Wakulla Springs or the Leon Sinks State Park
"Dear Laurel,
My family and I enjoyed the Oyster Bay House and our experience here so much. The environment was perfect; we felt right at home. There was an incredible sense of community about Crawfordville, a kindness we’d never experienced before. Everyone we interacted with were so helpful and directed us towards some of the best locations in the area. We are all so grateful that we were able to enjoy each other in such a perfect place, surrounded by great people, in a beautiful area; Thank you and we really appreciate you letting us enjoy your place.
Best,
The Hawkins Family June 29, 2022"
Secluded private waterfront homes with maximum palm trees and minimum traffic.
Gulf Coast of Florida. The Oyster Bay house is a big house in the canal-front town of Oyster Bay. Boat dock in your backyard. Master bathroom has 2 person jacuzzi and dual shower with magic european wand.
Shell Point beach is only 2 minutes away.
Bring a boat and tie up at our dock and be in the gulf waters in 2 minutes.
St.marks lighthouse only 20minutes away
Panacea marine aquarium only 20minutes away
Visit apalachee national forest and hike the woods.
Visit Wakulla Springs or the Leon Sinks State Park
What makes this property unique
NEWLY RENOVATED AND UPDATED MAY 2025.
Kayak and canoe with the family in the canals and on to the open gulf.
Gameroom with ping pong, foosball and air hockey.
Relax in lounge chairs in the sun or shade.
Master Bathroom has a jacuzzi hottub.
Waterfront community. relax and enjoy nature. fish off the dock.
Public boat ramp only 1/4 mile away by canal, accessed by road on Dolphin Drive. (one street over from our street Oyster Bay Drive)
nearby places to eat include St.Marks Riverside Cafe, and in Panacea, Angelo's on the river (all about 20minutes drive).
Kayak and canoe with the family in the canals and on to the open gulf.
Gameroom with ping pong, foosball and air hockey.
Relax in lounge chairs in the sun or shade.
Master Bathroom has a jacuzzi hottub.
Waterfront community. relax and enjoy nature. fish off the dock.
Public boat ramp only 1/4 mile away by canal, accessed by road on Dolphin Drive. (one street over from our street Oyster Bay Drive)
nearby places to eat include St.Marks Riverside Cafe, and in Panacea, Angelo's on the river (all about 20minutes drive).
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