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Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park!

Cottage in Tallahassee with kitchen and patio

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Living area
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There are over 20 fruit tree's on the property. Help yourself during your stay!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens
  • Place, The Centre of Tallahassee
  • Place, Florida State University
  • Airport, Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

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

About this property

Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park!

Get close to nature in the heart of Tallahassee. Fall in love with this hidden gem property like our family did! The unique landscape is the star of this VRBO. Our family is continuing the many years that this property has welcomed family getaways, FSU fans, hiking enthusiasts and extended stay workers.

On the North side of Tallahassee, you will be surrounded by forest on the beautiful Canopied Meridian Rd adjacent to Alfred B MaClay State Park and Lake Overstreet Trails.

Enjoy the melody of birds, crickets and cicadas throughout the day and see the deer in the morning and evening from the screened-in porch or open deck. Stroll around the luscious 3-Acre's and help yourself to the many varieties of fruits in season during your stay.

With a central location, you are minutes from the state capital downtown, or an hour from the coast. Visit some of our family favorites: the beach at St. George's Island (1hr. 45min), a hike around the lake of MaClay State Park(5 minute walk - next door!), or spend the day at the boutique shops of Thomasville, GA and hip restaurants (30 minute drive).

We are so glad you found us!

For further information, please contact Matt.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Tallahassee

Tallahassee is home to this cottage. Theatre Tallahassee and The Taylor House are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Centre of Tallahassee and Northwood Mall. 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.
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Tallahassee, FL

What's nearby

  • Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Centre of Tallahassee - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Florida State University - 15 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium - 15 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Florida A&M University - 16 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Station - 22 min drive
  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Goat Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park! located?

Situated in Tallahassee, this cottage is steps from Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens and within 3 mi (5 km) of Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park and Killearn Gardens State Park. Golf Club at Summerbrooke and Dorothy B Oven Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Comfortable Cottage in Good Location

Comfortable, quiet cottage. Owners very responsive to guests. Good location for Tallahassee sightseeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

June L.

Very quiet

Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

Perfect place for me.

This has been where I need to be right now and my experience could not be better.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

Maple Cottage

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very peaceful. It was a pleasure to meet Katie and her family. House was very clean and comfortable. Location very close to many attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Cute hideaway in the woods

The manufactured home named "simply magnolia" is dressed up nicely and provided for a comfortable experience. Katie and Matt were wonderful caretakers and made us feel quite welcome during our stay. We didn't get to stay too long, but enjoyed seeing rabbits, cardinals, woodpeckers and more in that short time (really there to see our kids at FSU). Wish we'd had more time to explore all the amazing parks nearby - maybe next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

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

We were lucky to get to stay here!

We had such a wonderful stay at this property. It was a little paradise - abundant fruit trees loaded with fruit, live oak trees, flowers, birds, beautiful sunsets and stars at night. The house was just perfect for us and had everything we needed. Loved being able to walk over to the Lake Overstreet trails. It was extra special getting to know Katie, Matt and their precious children. We did not want to leave.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Visiting family

The house was clean, well-supplied, and had a good layout for two adults in one bedroom with a bathroom and a second bedroom for our two granddaughters with a nearby bathroom. The hosts were friendly and got the tv connection up and running for us. We appreciated the peace and quiet of the area and it was a quick 15 minute drive to our children's house. Thank you, Katie and Matt, for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa & Howard U.

Charming! Comfortable! 5 Star worthy!

Diane was a wonderful host! Our trip was out of necessity as we were fleeing from hurricane Irma. Diane met us late in the evening to give us a key, show us the cottage and mostly offered her sweet, calm Southern hospitality ...that helped ease our stress!! The cottage is well equipped with everything one could need for a few nights or months! Clean, clean, clean! Comfortable and Charming and the beautiful landscaped grounds are photo worthy! We WILL return to visit Diane and the charming town of Tallahassee.... next time under better circumstances!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

Ideal value!

This was a delightful base for our month long get-away to beautiful Tallahassee. It offered everything as cited in the ad, plus privacy, camelia's, trails, and easy access to everything. We had guests from Germany who were thrilled not to be in a hotel, and the cottage did not feel crowded. Everything we needed was there and in good condition. We hope to return if we haven't found a place to buy. Diane was lovely! She introduced us to loquats and was a wonderdful host. Thank you for a great month!!!!! Annette and Rick
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2016

10/10 Excellent

Marcia L.

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

My Little Dream House

This little house was exactly what I needed! When my family visited me one evening for a birthday party, they all said they could see me living in a house/setting just like that. It was perfect for me. I slept better there than I do here at home. I loved everything about it, especially the little gate. I did not mine opening/closing it as I came and went. It was both charming and offered me an extra sense of security. I have this property saved at the top of my favorites. I hope to stay here many times in the future!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Gainesville, FL

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

Beautiful Cottage

Maple Cottage is the perfect location for visiting small towns near Tallahassee You will find everything you need at the cottage which is surrounded by fruit trees The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed both the front and back porches Certainly enjoyed meeting the Wallace family including the four legged members of the family If you are looking to relax and unwind this is a perfect place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

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

pleasant convenient spot

Nice, clean small house, good location. The house is on a busy road but well back from it, so it's not noisy (and it's all fenced, so ok for kids--I think kids would like this place.) Communications with Katie were fine; her family lives on the property, across the field. We found this a good location for us--we were there for kayaking and bird watching. It's easy to get into Tallahassee from here too. The property is contiguous with the state park, so you can go there for a walk. (there are armadillos too, something new for us though annoying to Floridians!) The house is not modern, but it was very comfortable (nice bed!) and we liked the two porches for enjoying the warm spring air. I recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Nice

Charming area and nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie G.

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

Fantastic Florida Stay!

Who doesn't like orange trees right outside your house??? Our stay in this home was wonderful for our Thanksgiving stay. The only negative was remembering that we were right next to Maclay Gardens which means critters, and we had a noisy one under the house each evening. My family was able to hike easily each morning and the hosts were generous with the fruit on their trees. Now I can say I have juiced a pomelo!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brennien C.

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

Diane is a friendly host

This property was beautiful. Lots of space to run around outside. We could not have asked for better service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Muffett C.

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

Beautiful area Quiet and peaceful but close to everything

Very happy with the overall experience
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

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

Wonderful Hostess

Diane was there to warmly greet us. Perfect for football game weekends. Enjoyed the bonfire, board games and grill two nights. Well appointed with everything we needed. Diane and family were so helpful in sending us a bag we left behind. Wonderful hospitality!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Diane R., Tallahassee, USA

Wonderful winter

Perfect location, close in but feels rural
Stayed 85 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Perfect location for us and very comfortable and peaceful.

I would be glad to have a repeat stay. The location of property was great with walking trails right next door. Close to restaurants and shopping mall but in a very pretty and peaceful location. Property was clean and well equipped with anything you could need
Stayed 89 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Very Comfortable

Visited friends and family in Tallahassee for the month of March. We were very pleased with the cottage. Semi-rural setting five minute from mid-town. Lots of room for the grand kids to play and explore. Comfy beds. The only minor deficiency was intermittent internet service, but it was manageable. Would definitely stay here again. The owner was most hospitable. Thanks, Diane!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Miao-Li C.

Nice and quiet

The cottage is nice and pretty, and it is in a quiet area. It is clean although aged. It's small but enough space for a family of 4. It's a bit far from downtown (18-30min each way) but work out ok for our trip to attend FSU graduation. Diane is very helpful and communicates well with us. :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sheri M.

Great find!

As clean as a whistle, comfy cozy in a lovely wooded setting . . . this house was perfect for my husband & me to share with my sister & her adult son as we gathered for our daughter's wedding. We actually rented all three of the houses on this pastoral, 3-acre property, so that each of our adult children's families had a separate space, but could be together during our family gathering, while also being able to have breakfasts & lunches "at home." My nephew dubbed the properties, "the wedding compound." Each house is separated from the other to give privacy, yet close enough that the kids & adults could mingle as we liked. We were just sorry that the wedding kept us busy enough that we couldn't roast on the fire pit that was on one side of the large property. We would love to stay here again . . . an incredible find!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carlene S.

Great place!

We stayed for almost a month and a half while our home was being built. Property owner was amazing. Great place to stay!! Very quaint.

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Great place to stay in Tallahassee

We stayed for a month and really enjoyed it. The house is very comfortable and the location excellent next to the state park with many trails for hiking or biking. Also across the street from a city recreation center with a pool, tennis, gym, and racquetball and more trails. So glad we brought our bikes, riding almost every day. Dianne was a great host and works hard to maintain the property. We would definitely rent there again.
Stayed 30 nights in Jan 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

Maple Cottage

My daughter and I stayed at sweet maple cottage for just over a month. We truly enjoyed the property and the surrounding area. Close to downtown Tallahassee yet when you return "home" to the cottage on 3 acres it was lovely to have a glass of wine on the front or back porch. Diane made our stay very easy and was available to answer any questions and had wonderful suggestions on where to go and things to do. I would definitely recommend this property for those looking to stay in a beautiful area of Tallahassee. I completely appreciated the lush canopy covered roads and hills. Being originally from the north, it felt like home again. Thank you Diane!!!

About the host

Hosted by Matt Wallace

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My husband, kids and I moved to Tallahassee from Nashville, TN. It immediately exceeded our expectations. The small town feel with everything you need 10 or 15 minutes in any direction. A state park for trail runs and bike rides, and a crystal clear ocean less than 2 hours away. Now all we needed was a home to call our own. Little did we know, it would start us on a new adventure.

Why they chose this property

My family and I didn't specifically set out to become active on VRBO, but when we came across this property, and all it has to offer, we immediately knew that we wanted to be a part of it, and continue the legacy. There is nothing like it in Tallahassee.

A local family in town spent years making this three acre property stunning. The lot is surrounded by gorgeous fruit trees, which if you are lucky enough to taste, you will never want to go back to store bought fruit again. Our farmhouse is on the property alongside the cottage with plenty of breathing room for guests to enjoy. If you are looking for country living (and maybe a trip back to grandmas house) in the heart of a city, you've found it.

What makes this property unique

You will be in close proximity to everything Tallahassee has to offer. The state capital, museums, parks, FSU Stadium and more. Not only that, but you will wake up with a fresh cup of coffee in hand and look out on a luscious three acre lot surrounded by Magnolia trees, Crepe Myrtles, and a stunning live Oak Tree right out your window.

We hope you fall in love as much as we did.
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