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#1 Waterfront Scalloping Fishing Paradise- GameRoom-WIFI- New Steinhatchee Dock!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Luxury Home w/ Full Gameroom downstairs in heart ❤️ of Downtown Steinhatchee
Luxury KITCHEN
Marble Countertops throughout
Luxury Kitchen tall w/ Cupelo Ceiling
Large Kitchen with New Luxury Grade GRANITE countertops

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Steinhatchee, FL
  • Place, Fort Steinhatchee Pier
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Sea Hag Marina
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Steinhatchee Public Boat Ramp
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

#1 Waterfront Scalloping Fishing Paradise- GameRoom-WIFI- New Steinhatchee Dock!

This luxury Vacation Rental is our Large Octagon shaped two-story Private Home that is located downtown in the Heart of Steinhatchee. Tall Vaulted ceilings throughout the entire home. Your stay in the Octagon House puts your short boat ride literally minutes from the gulf with the best scalloping and fishing in the area.
The house is located across the street from our Brand New Deep Water PRIVATE Boat Dock on the Steinhatchee river. Which was Built after Hurricane Helene. This dock can accommodate multiple boats!
And has Large Fish -cleaning station.
A Blast for the entire family!

The Steinhatchee Community Center is right across street w/ Full Playground for children that is open 24/7.
Full Kitchen Amenities with Brand New Stainless Steel French Door Refrigerator w/ Filtered Water in the door, Ice Maker, Microwave, Stove and New Dishwasher, Direct TV and Blue Ray Player in the Family room.

Each of the 3 Bedrooms also have Smart Tv's with Direct TV as well.

-Full Size Washer / Dryer -
-High Speed Internet WIFI-
We have a NEW Large Patio deck w/ Tables & Chairs to sit on and take in the Beautiful River Views while enjoying dinner. This house is short distance to all the Restaurants,Markets, and Marinas in Steinhatchee.

Bedroom #1 Master w/ King Bed
Bedroom #2 Queen bed
Bedroom #3 1-Full bed . 2- Twin Beds
2 and 1/5 Baths

1400 sq. ft. Game room downstairs with multiple Video Games, Pool table, Ping Pong, Corn Hole, 2nd Full Size Fridge Downstairs, Living Room Space, Card Table/Chairs and Full Size Washer/ Dryer.
A Half Bath is located downstairs.
A Separate Trailer parking for your boat w/ Concrete Drive.
Our NEW Propane Gas Grill & Picnic Area was added for Grilling and Enjoying the outdoors.
Small Pets under 50lbs are allowed. Guests are responsible for Pets & any damages.
Our Dock is located directly on the Steinhatchee River on Riverside Drive with multiple boat slips, Screened porch w/Swing, as well as a Fish & Scallop cleaning station with water, Multiple hoses for washing boat and Gear,electricity for all your boating needs. The Boat Ride from our dock out to Deadman's Bay is just minutes away.

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The Octagon house is equipped with exterior Ring Cameras/Doorbells and are capable of recording video and audio.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Community Playground w/Library directly next door.
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Events

No events allowed
NO Parties allowed please
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking- Outdoors only
Parents will be financially responsible for all children and pets.
Registered Guests Only. No Gatherings Please
Any reservations with more than 8 guests will incur an additional charge

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
Note from host: NO Parties allowed please
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Steinhatchee

Located in Steinhatchee, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Sea Hag Marina and Steinhatchee Public Boat Ramp are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Steinhatchee Falls and Hagen Cove. Jet skiing, kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
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Steinhatchee, FL

What's nearby

  • Fort Steinhatchee Pier - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Sea Hag Marina - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Steinhatchee Public Boat Ramp - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Steinhatchee Falls - 15 min drive - 15.8 km
  • Keaton Beach - 33 min drive - 39.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Roy's Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fiddler's Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Vargos Pizzeria - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Who Dat Bar & Grill - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Stoney's Pizza - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is #1 Waterfront Scalloping Fishing Paradise- GameRoom-WIFI- New Steinhatchee Dock! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at #1 Waterfront Scalloping Fishing Paradise- GameRoom-WIFI- New Steinhatchee Dock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at #1 Waterfront Scalloping Fishing Paradise- GameRoom-WIFI- New Steinhatchee Dock!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is #1 Waterfront Scalloping Fishing Paradise- GameRoom-WIFI- New Steinhatchee Dock! located?

This family-friendly Steinhatchee holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Fort Steinhatchee Pier and Sea Hag Marina. Steinhatchee Public Boat Ramp is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 62 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing! House was spotless, comfy beds, & well equipped kitchen! We had a blast in the downstairs game room & my Grandson loved the park by the house! Clara was excellent at communicating everything we needed to know about the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and an amazing dock . Many memories were made here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT P.

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

Great stay

Spacious living area. Very clean. The game room (bottom floor) could use a bit more air conditioning in the summer months, but still a 5-star experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia P.

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

Steinhatchee scalloping river house

Wonderful location and awesome amenities. Beautiful, cleanly home. Hostess was extremely responsive. Our family had an great experience for our annual family scalloping trip. I highly recommend the Octagon House.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty P., Griffin, GA

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

Excellent accommodation, perfect location

Home was as advertised, game room was a huge hit with Teens and Adults remembering their teenage years with connect, and all the arcade games. Dock with cleaning station across the street, convenient especially if you take advantage of the available golf cart. Overall wonderful rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Beverly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
I do not recommend booking this property. The game room did not smell good and it was hot with no HVAC, only fans. The listing stated 2 ½ baths—the ½ bath is not private—it’s a toilet and sink behind a screen in the game room with no door and open on both sides. The host parked a boat in the unpaved driveway on the side of the house where we expected to park our boat trailers and told us to park our trailer across the street on public property. The three boat slips pictured on the listing were not all available for use—the host docked a boat in one of the slips. The host charged us 375 for damages after we left. She claimed we broke a rickety chair and for extra trash removal for a 4-night stay. The cleaner told us to call if the bins were full and she would pick them up—she never mentioned there would be an extra charge. She picked up the bins once while we were there and when we left the bins were full plus a couple bags that would not fit. After many hours of disputing the charge with VRBO and our credit card company, the charge was refunded.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thuy N.

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

Steinhatchee Scalloping

We love the style and cleanliness of the house, the amenities, the game room, and the location. Will definitely come back to this house next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

Can’t get any better!

Carla your house is just wonderful. Everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Thank you so much for sharing your home with us. It’s perfect!! The golf cart was so much fun and the game room just perfect. Haven’t played pac man in 30 years. Fun Fun Fun!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie P., Dothan

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

Annual scallop trip

Wow! This stay was amazing, the house was absolutely perfect for what we needed and the dock for the boat was perfect. We loved the game room (we might be competitive). This was the best scallop trip we have had and this was the 3rd year. We didn’t limit each day but we found plenty for us to enjoy. The short boat ride to the bay was nice with lots to see along the way. The house was super clean and super comfortable after a long day in the sun. We will definitely be back next year. Steinhatchee is such wonderful, quaint city.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J., Westminster, SC

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

Annual Guys Fishing Trip

This house was booked for our annual guys fishing trip. The house had plenty of room for seven men. The kitchen is well appointed and I'm glad it was. Due to the recent hurricane, the local eateries aren't back up and running full speed so we cooked at the house. The size of the house was perfect. Plenty of room for multiple vehicles and boats. Tom's of deck space and the dock easily accommodates three boats with room for another. The owner/host was extremely good with communication. Once we get next year's trip planned, we hope this place is available.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Melanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

RENTER'S WARNING--DO NOT CONSIDER THIS PROPERTY

We rented the week of July 4th. we were so excited to be together and do some scalloping. Positives—property is nice, spacious kitchen proximity of dock/boat slip, game room NEGATIVES— When booking in December of last year, I knew for sure I would have at least 5 people with me. later learned our two teenage nieces would be able to come with us & as the listing says property accommodates up to 10 people, we didn’t see any issues with two extra. Carla accused me of dishonesty because of this and called me a liar!! On July 4th we had invited some friends to go scalloping with us on the boat for the day and when they arrived, Carla immediately began texting me asking what they were doing there and harassing me about the extra vehicles parked in the yard. the friend going on the boat had brought his smaller dog with him & Carla texted her concerns of a dog there I advised our friend and he promptly left with the dog and did not return! I had already paid a pet fee to have a dog there! this man was a RETIRED DECORATED MARINE VETERAN and we had invited him on the boat on July 4th as a treat to him- I meticulously cleaned everything prior to checkout even though I paid a cleaning fee already and she assessed extra fees for cleaning!! We even removed & disposed of our household trash bags ourselves! family staying nearby rentals watched the fireworks outside with us & she accused us of having a party and violating the no party rule!!! DO NOT CONSIDER THIS PLACE
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

janelle s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Etheridge’s house is top notch!! The entire house was pristine & everything was so organized with no clutter! The location was also perfect! We rented a golf cart & we could drive everywhere on it from the house. PERFECT HOUSE & THE BEST LOCATION!!Definitely a family favorite of ours & we will be returning regularly!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart B.

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

Steinhatchee Scalloping

Great location it is close to the marinas/food. The private boat dock is great and very convenient. Spent our down time in the awesome game room and grilling! Host was great and check-in super easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So many amazing features with this house- beautiful layout, CLEAN, decorated very nicely !!, So well stocked with the necessary essentials! Great view of the river. The dock was fantastic and the Game room was a joy for everyone ages 73 to 6!! The location was so convenient for boating for four days!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Perfect set up

Just relaxing and spacious
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

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

Super Nice

Loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daren A.

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

Awesome place

Great location and amenities whether you’re there for a fishing trip or just checking out Steinhatchee. And the host was very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Amazing home with plenty to stay busy

Best location in Steinhatchee. Close to everything! House is super clean and full of onsite activities. Host is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Great property -great location and plenty of room

I stayed with multiple family members, sleeping arrangements were easy, and comfortable. There was great accommodations for entertaining upstairs and downstairs for multiple interests and a community playground right across the street. The boat house and dockage were easy to access and plenty of parking for vehicles and trailer, and even 1 block away from getting good breakfast and hot donuts too!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Great House

What a game room. Kids and adults enjoyed while it stormed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great place!!

Great Place to Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Wonderful time

We had a great time with our grown kids and grand daughter. House was amazing and the owners were wonderful. The owners were super helpful with early check in and any issue or question we had. Great location and we look forward to going again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon L.

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

Great stay

Very clean and convenient. Dock access is great. Garage entertainment are was super too.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele J.

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

Nice home by Steinhatchee River w/ gulf access

The house was equipped with all ours needs. Our family loved the game room and it slept 8 adults comfortably. Owner was quick to reply and everything was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Fishing tournament

We were in town for a multi day fishing tournament. The home was beautiful and very clean. Perfect location, just down the street from the marina and all local restaurants. The golf cart came in handy not having to unload boats and tackle from the truck. We used the golf cart to get around to marina and restaurant. We had no hassles. The game room was awesome and we found we spent most of our time at the house in the game room.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Carla Etheridge

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What makes this property unique

Our Vacation Home lies in the very heart of Steinhatchee Fl. With our Huge boat dock that can accommodate multiple boats.

This home provides all your family needs for the Perfect Vacation for Scalloping and Fishing in the BEST FISHING VILLAGE IN FLORIDA!

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