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Florida Waterfront Country Home, Fishing & Pet Friendly

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Sunset on the pond on a private dock
Dirt road leading to and from the home
Entrance of property
The 2 acre property filled with beautiful trees and waterfront sunsets.
Door with lockbox leading into the kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Pinetta, FL
  • Place, Cherry Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Frances Recreation Area
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Wild Adventures
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Valdosta, GA (VLD-Valdosta Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Large bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Livingroom

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Florida Waterfront Country Home, Fishing & Pet Friendly

Enjoy a cozy waterfront cottage nestled in the backwoods of Madison County Florida, one of the most beautiful and peaceful areas in North Florida! If you are adventurous this is the place for you! This small country home has one large bedroom with a new queen size memory foam mattress (sleeps 2) a futon (sleeps 2 children) and a 32" TV with ROKU and DVD player for movies. A large equipt kitchen and bathroom with bathtub/shower. The Living-room has a futon (sleeps one or two). For an extra guest there is an air mattress. There is Internet/Wifi (the password is posted on the fridge) and a 50" TV with ROKU and DVD player with movies or rent movies from the Redbox just down the road in front of the Dollar General Store. The beautiful stone fireplace is decorative only! The property is on 2 acres of nature and wildlife with a canopy of trees and beautiful sunsets on the water! Watch for the deer, turkeys and huge owls that come by! This is the perfect place for a truly relaxing vacation getting back to basics to enjoy the beauty of nature and outdoor fun! Board games and cards are provided for family fun! There is a canoe, life jackets and Fishing poles are in the well house for some good bass fishing or sit on the dock to soak up some Florida sun! This is private property and you do not need a fishing license to fish here! You may also set up tents for a great camping experience! Roast marshmallows by the rustic fire pit or sit on the back deck where smoking is permitted and outdoor chairs are provided! A charcoal grill is provided for your cooking out pleasure, need to supply your own charcoal. Phlox Pond may be rented for events such as weddings for an additional charge. Guest would be responsible for property clean up as well as any property damage. Message owner for details. Be sure to visit the many beautiful parks and natural springs as well as the famous Suwanee River Music Park located in Live Oak. Wild Adventures Amusement Park is nearby and plenty of restaurants and shopping in Valdosta Georgia just 30 minutes away! Dollar General is one mile and Winn Dixie is in town about 10 miles! You are sure to enjoy the southern charm of Madison County and the small town of Pinetta! This home is in the middle of the woods and the lightening bugs are really cool. We know you will enjoy this country getaway!
BE SURE TO WATCH THE VIDEO OF THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE! If you need additional space we also have Phlox Place (a cozy cabin) just down the road!
If you are looking for a good church during your visit, Pinetta United Methodist Church is just 5 minuets down the road on the corner at Colin Kelly Hwy. We did have a Cat 3 hurricane come through last fall and Madison is still cleaning up the down trees. Thankfully plenty of firewood for the firepit!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Be mindful of small children near lake
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Please do not feed the Alligators
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not use the Fireplace!
If you take chairs out to dock please bring them back. Please clean up after your pets by picking up their do do when they go go! Thank you!
Please start the dishwasher before leaving, turn the AC up or turn heat off. Lock door and put the keys in lockbox and close the gate! Thank you!

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 8838
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 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

Pinetta

Located in Pinetta, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Four Freedoms Monument and Ray Charles Statue are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cherry Lake and Lake Frances Recreation Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Jennings GP Motorcycle Track or Martin Stadium. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and horse riding nearby.
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Pinetta, FL

What's nearby

  • Cherry Lake - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Four Freedoms Monument - 15 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Lake Frances Recreation Area - 15 min drive - 21.5 km
  • North Florida Community College - 15 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Wild Adventures - 21 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 20 min drive
  • Valdosta, GA (VLD-Valdosta Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pinetta Market - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Crow Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Divine Events - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mrs Leslie's Cakes - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Florida Waterfront Country Home, Fishing & Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Florida Waterfront Country Home, Fishing & Pet Friendly?

As of 6 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Florida Waterfront Country Home, Fishing & Pet Friendly on 31 May 2026 start from NZ$222, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Florida Waterfront Country Home, Fishing & Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Florida Waterfront Country Home, Fishing & Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Florida Waterfront Country Home, Fishing & Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Florida Waterfront Country Home, Fishing & Pet Friendly located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Cherry Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Four Freedoms Monument and Lake Frances Recreation Area. Treasures of Madison County and Madison County Memorial Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 114 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 114 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley M.

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

Amazing stay

This place is very quiet and peaceful and all around good place for our littlle family get away like a home away from home
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rylan H.

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

Great week at a great place

Had a relaxing week here and can’t wait to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

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

Super relaxing stay

Beautiful dock, functional canoe, well stocked kitchen, spacious campfire.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris s.

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

Great place

This was an amazing place very clean very peaceful would recommend it to all our friends the host was very nice and stayed in touch
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica L.

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

Beautiful lake!!!!

We had a great time here, beautiful lake, went fishing, got to use canoe, beautiful sunset, great starviewing, owners were great!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha L.

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

Wonderful peaceful place

Perfect location! Far enough from everywhere to relax but close enough when needed. Everything we needed was there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy L.

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

Nice Place to Meet Up

Great location to have our group meet up to go to the Okeefenokee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

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

Wonderful Getaway

The view is beautiful, and it is secluded and a great place to get a way to just be with the family and God
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydnie H.

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

Great place and amazing property management

We loved our stay. It was perfect for our needs. The place is clean and well kept. Property management responds quickly to questions. Super friendly and helpful!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

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

Great getaway

Spring break was amazing thanks to this FL waterfront home!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvonne C.

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

Quiet and relaxing

We liked that it was quiet and secluded.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marsha L.

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

Stressfree getaway!

Very private and peaceful. Sunset over pond absolutely beautiful! We have already booked our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reid C.

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

Great place!

We had a great time at Lisa’s home. She was very accommodating allowing us to arrive early which definitely helped when traveling with our pups!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca E.

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

Getaway

Loved the peace and quiet, beautiful sunsets
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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

Second time stay

We have stayed here before and like the quite on the lake. You are within an hour of most of the Good springs. Very secure, no traffic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

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

Quiet Oasis

Cabin was quaint and nice, but the best part was the property. The water was absolutely beautiful, and the fire pit was great for a cool evening outdoors.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy R.

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

Beautiful sunsets

Very quiet relaxing place. Close to walking and bike trails
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

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

A perfect place for a peaceful, relaxing stay. .

We had a great time fishing in the pond and just relaxing with our mom to celebrate her 79th birthday. Kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils and it so peaceful out there! Thanks for a great stay! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosa L.

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

Solitude

Quiet, peaceful, back to nature home. Enjoyed the fishing, sitting on the dock viewing the sunset. We would enjoy staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bree R.

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

My Husband enjoyed the serenity!

My Husband enjoyed his work visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley W.

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

Cute country cabin

Our family had a great weekend at this little cabin. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Little fishing trip

Great little place for fishing and a country get away. Watch the gator’s though they are definitely out there. I enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

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

Weekend getaway

Beautiful home and property. The lake was perfect for fishing. Our property manager was very friendly. Perfect place if you’re trying to get away and just enjoy the outdoors.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rylan H.

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

Amazing Week In Paradise!

This is a hidden gem your lucky to find!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Nice getaway

Pretty and secluded! Just what we needed for our vacation! Took kids to wild adventures and it was close enough to come home for lunch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Baxter

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We are a Florida family with real southern hospitality! Originally from Buffalo New York, Lisa moved to Florida in1981 and has two daughters and one grand-daughter. Lisa owns this vacation home and enjoys the hospitality business. She worked as a hotel front desk manager for15 years before having children and becoming a stay at home mom. Lisa enjoys gardening and spending time with family. We want you to enjoy your time at this home and please let us know if you have any questions or concerns!

Why they chose this property

We hope you enjoy your stay at Phlox Pond, It is the most serene and peaceful place in Pinetta! If you have never visited the area, you will be pleasantly surprised of the beauty! Located in Pinetta, this cottage is in a rural area and on a large pond with it's own private dock. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Treasures of Madison County, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cherry Lake and Suwanee River. Don't miss out on a visit to Wild Adventures! Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and bird watching!
Pinetta Church - 5 min drive
Cherry Lake - 7 min drive
Four Freedoms Monument - 18 min drive
Lake Frances Recreation Area - 18 min drive
Treasures of Madison County - 18 min drive
North Florida Community College - 19 min drive
Wild Adventures - 30 min drive
Valdosta Wake - 30 min drive

What makes this property unique

The sunsets on the pond are the most beautiful. Be sure to watch for the deer as they do come out of the woods and are sometimes on the side of the road. The wild turkeys and birds are amazing too! Mr. Owl comes out at dusk and sits in his favorite tree out front,,, If you like nature, you will love it here!

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