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Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock.

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You are here .  On the water.  Kayak or canoe from our dock to the open gulf.
huge waterfront house with boat dock and only a minute from the open gulf waters
Relax in the privacy of your master screen porch.  French doors enter into suite
huge family room 400sqft, 4kVizio65in., big leather couches seats 8, board games
evening views from the back deck, great sunsets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Crawfordville, FL
  • Shell Point Beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Wakulla Springs State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • St. Marks Lighthouse
    ‪57 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.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Canal-front house, watch children at all times
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
To schedule an "Event" please contact us
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 pets allowed --one medium and one small pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Larger events with guests over 12 may be allowed with specific owner approval. Contact us for details and safetly regulations.
Pet Policy: up to 2 pets allowed --one Medium (under 50lbs) and one small (under 30lbs).

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: to schedule an "Event" please contact us
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Crawfordville

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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

  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 47 min drive

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

Is Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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 Apalachicola National Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

About the host

Hosted by m moore

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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

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).

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