The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees

10

Exceptional

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14882.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Greenwood, FL

Florida Caverns State Park9 min drive
Chipola College13 min drive
Blue Springs State Recreation Area And Park14 min drive
Bainbridge, GA (BGE-Decatur County Industrial Air Park)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Carriage House 2 room Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Chicken Coop

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Smokehouse

1 King Bed

Tenant House

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

The Barn

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs Bath 2

Bathtub or shower

Full Bath in Carriage House Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Half Bath in Barn Room

Toilet

Upstairs Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

About this property

Get away from the city and enjoy this unique one of a kind property built in 1917. Newly remodeled with the essential modern conveniences. Enjoy the view from one of the many porches. Eat in kitchen screen porch with the view of the oak trees is the perfect place for breakfast. Large kitchen for cooking or gatherings. The home is so large, nearly 6000 sq feet H/C, each guest will find their own space to disappear and relax for a while. Even spreading out to the 4000 sq foot of porches. Board games and cards are available to play in the game room or any of the many tables throughout the house.

The property is a great place to walk and admire the 200 + year old oak trees. There were 6 original out buildings on the property and you can see the remnants of 5 of them. Hurricane Michael destroyed or damaged all of them in some way in 2018. All built around the civil war era. The property is very peaceful and perfect for a family gathering or office retreat. With 6 bedrooms there is room for everyone. Enjoy the outside on the brick patio.

The house is located in Greenwood FL which is centrally located to Dothan, AL, Tallahassee, FL, Panama City, FL (all within an hour drive) and Pensacola, FL (two hour drive). The closest town is Marianna FL about 10 min drive with shopping and larger grocery stores.

Property manager

Karen Kirkland

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

Marianna Vacation Rental | 3BR | 3BA | 3,200 Sq Ft | 1 Exterior Step Required

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Minors 13-17 are welcome, liability waiver require

Events

Events allowed

Weddings require a 4 night minimum and contract

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Absolutely no smoking inside, no littering of butt

No access to damaged historic barns on property. Liability release is required due to the condition of structures.

Follow check out rules, strip beds, empty garbage cans and clean all used dishes

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: Weddings require a 4 night minimum and contract

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Greenwood

This holiday home is located in Greenwood. Battle of Marianna Monument and John Russ House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seminole State Park and Davis Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.

Greenwood, FL

What's nearby

Florida Caverns State Park - 9 min drive
Chipola River - 11 min drive
Chipola College - 13 min drive
Blue Springs State Recreation Area And Park - 14 min drive
Indian Springs Golf Club - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
‪Mashawy - ‬9 min drive
‪Krispy Krunchy Chicken - ‬9 min drive
‪166 Lounge & Grill - ‬9 min drive
‪Only The Bar - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees located?

Situated in Greenwood, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Chipola River, Florida Caverns State Park and Blue Springs State Recreation Area And Park. Chipola College and Battle of Marianna Monument are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

1 March 2024

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

The Willis House

We really enjoyed our stay at the Willis House. Our only problem was not being there very much to really enjoy it! We were staying for my son’s wedding that was in Marianna, and it was so convenient to stay there. The house was very clean, and there was plenty of room to enjoy family that stayed with us, but also could get away from them for unwinding. The kitchen was well equipped with the things we needed, and large enough for large groups. I would definitely stay there again if I had to do it all over again. I thought this would also be a great venue for a small wedding.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kara b.

22 February 2024

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

Amazing house for the whole Family

The Willis house was the perfect place to stay for the Miss North Florida pageant. There was plenty of room for girls, dresses, and grandparents who tag along to watch! The house is close to the Florida Caverns State park and a few other interesting spots. There is not much around so the peace and quiet are great for sleeping in and relaxing. The kitchen is nice, bedrooms are large, and there is a ton of common space.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Karen Kirkland

I'm Karen and I love sharing my property with you. I grew up in this beautiful home. I live in Panama City area now.

Why they chose this property

This home has my heart. I grew up in this home until I was 11 years old. I was able to purchase the home in 2022 and have remodeled the home. The home has only had 4 owners other than the Willis Family who built the home in 1917.

What makes this property unique

This property is very unique for the very spacious house and the many large oak trees that surround the home. The home also has 5 pre civil war buildings that were damaged in Hurricane Michael in 2018. The buildings cannot be entered but the historic feel of the property is noticeable. This location is also very convenient from several cities you can visit. Tallahassee and Panama City are about an hour away. Dothan AL is about 40 min away. A little farther away is Destin FL and Pensacola, both within 2 hours.