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McMahon's Tail-Waggin' Retreat in the Heart of Crawfordville with AC, Fenced.

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Exterior
Fenced backyard - 1/2 acre - Patio with chairs, firepit and grill.
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Crawfordville, FL
  • Place, Wakulla Springs State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Wakulla County Public Library
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Wildwood Golf Club
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Primary Bedroom Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

McMahon's Tail-Waggin' Retreat in the Heart of Crawfordville with AC, Fenced.

Welcome to 31 Shadow Oak Circle, your perfect getaway in Crawfordville, FL! This charming 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home sits on a spacious half-acre lot with a privacy fence, making it an ideal spot for families, couples, and—of course—your furry friends!
What You'll Love:
Dog-Friendly – Large fenced yard, doggie door, and plenty of space to roam!
Modern Comforts – Newer appliances, a washer & dryer, and cozy living spaces.
Outdoor Relaxation – Fire up the grill and enjoy a cookout in the spacious backyard!
Prime Location – Nestled in the heart of Crawfordville, just a short drive to Tallahassee, beautiful beaches, world-class fishing spots, and the scenic Wakulla River.
Perfect for Travel Nurses & Professionals – A quiet and comfortable retreat with easy access to hospitals, Tallahassee, and surrounding areas.
Peace & Privacy – Enjoy a relaxing stay with all the conveniences of home.
Whether you're here for a weekend escape, a work trip, or an extended stay, this home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and adventure. Book your stay today

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If applicable, pick up any dog waste from the yard.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4455778vb
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 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

About the area

Crawfordville

Crawfordville is home to this holiday home. 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.
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Crawfordville, FL

What's nearby

  • Wakulla Springs State Park - 9 min drive - 9.9 km
  • Wakulla County Public Library - 9 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Medart Park - 10 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Wildwood Golf Club - 11 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Lake Ellen - 12 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Station - 27 min drive
  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Myra Jean's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is McMahon's Tail-Waggin' Retreat in the Heart of Crawfordville with AC, Fenced. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at McMahon's Tail-Waggin' Retreat in the Heart of Crawfordville with AC, Fenced.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at McMahon's Tail-Waggin' Retreat in the Heart of Crawfordville with AC, Fenced.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at McMahon's Tail-Waggin' Retreat in the Heart of Crawfordville with AC, Fenced.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is McMahon's Tail-Waggin' Retreat in the Heart of Crawfordville with AC, Fenced. located?

Situated in Crawfordville, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Apalachicola National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Wakulla Springs State Park and Wakulla County Public Library. Medart Park and Lake Ellen are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was wonderful and was perfect for our stay! It was super pet friendly and next time we are down, we will definitely be staying here again (and will bring our pets)!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect stay for our family and our fur babies!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JB V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Mc Mahon's tail wagging retreat was clean, comfortable,well stocked and very pet friendly. The large fenced in yard, dog toys and dog friendly home was perfect for us and our 3 dogs.We would definitely recommend it to a family travelling. Thank you Mc Mahon's for providing this valuable service.
Bronx making use of the toys.
The a pack of three enjoying the spacious yard accommodations.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you and your pups enjoyed the fenced yard and pet-friendly touches. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we truly appreciate the recommendation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was such a welcoming property! We had our Labrador and there were pet touches everywhere. Not only a goodie bag for us with snacks, but one for our puppy. Had a welcome book with activities, restaurants, & places to visit. Thought of everything you could possibly need. Super clean!! Loved the black & white decor throughout. The backyard was huge and fenced.. could play ball with our pet.. had a fire pit, which because of weather we couldn’t use. Spent a lot of time in the game room with my grandson playing ping pong and darts. Will definitely stay there again! Staying there made our trip so enjoyable.. thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are so happy you, your grandson, and your Labrador enjoyed your stay at McMahon’s Tail-Waggin’ Retreat. It means so much to hear that the little touches for both our guests and their pups helped make your trip extra special. We’ve tried to create a place that feels welcoming, comfortable, and fun for the whole family — including the four-legged ones! We’re so glad you enjoyed the fenced backyard, game room, welcome goodies, and local guidebook. We hate that the weather didn’t cooperate for the fire pit, but hopefully next time you’ll get to enjoy that too! Thank you again for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. We would absolutely love to host you all again in the future. Warm regards, Alisa & Ryan
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is absolutely perfect! Our puppy babies absolutely loved staying here, I would recommend this home to any and everyone!! Super clean, super responsive, super cute! 10/10 recommend and I can’t say it enough!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and very welcoming. It is in a nice neighborhood. We had great communication with the owners and they went out of their way to set the house up so that it is great if you are traveling with your dog like we were. We had a very relaxing stay there. We have already recommended the place to family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a relaxing stay and felt right at home. It was our pleasure to accommodate you and your pup — we're always happy to make things as comfortable as possible for our four-legged guests too! We truly appreciate you recommending our place to your family and hope to welcome you back anytime you're in Crawfordville again. Warm regards, Alisa & Ryan McMahon's Tail-Waggin' Retreat
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was so welcoming the minute you walked in the door. The whole house was neat and clean. We usually stay in a hotel but this was the way to go. It was also pet friendly for our little 6 lb. Yorkie. She loved the back yard which was fenced in so she was safe. Our family lives right down the road which was great. We'll be renting it again once or twice a year. It's an amazing place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 December 2025
Thank you so much for this incredibly thoughtful review and for the sweet card and special gift you left for me—it truly meant more than you know. We’re so happy to hear the home felt welcoming from the moment you arrived and that you found everything clean, comfortable, and pet-friendly for your sweet Yorkie. Knowing she enjoyed the fenced backyard makes us smile! We’re honored you chose our home over a hotel and would absolutely love to host you once or twice a year (or more!). You’re always welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I had a wonderful stay! The home was incredibly welcoming, clean, and spacious — it had everything I needed and more. Alisa was a fantastic host, quick to respond to any questions and very accommodating throughout my stay. One of the sweetest touches was the ball and bowls set out for my fur baby, and there was plenty of space for playtime too. Highly recommend this stay for anyone looking for comfort, convenience, and a pet-friendly space!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mardel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at McMahon’s Tail-Waggin’ Retreat (and we don’t even have a furry friend)! The house is very cute, clean, and in a safe area, with lots of lovely touches that make you feel right at home! The home was very well stocked with everything you could possibly need.The host was extremely responsive and delightful to work with. We had absolutely no issues! We were there for a weekend visit to FSU and look forward to our next stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your stay and felt right at home — that’s exactly what we hope for every guest (with or without a furry friend!). We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and can’t wait to welcome you back for your next FSU weekend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful! Alisa was prompt and helpful in all communications. The home was clean and comfortable! They thought of everything! We wish we had brought our dogs because the back yard was so big! They would have loved it! Their son Liam even built us a fire in the pit! We Wish we had time to use it! We will definitely stay again when back in town! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen W.

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

Love this place!

In Crawfordville to visit family and brought my dog with me. This house was perfect for us! Extremely clean and well maintained. More than dog friendly - dog welcoming! Huge back yard completely fenced. Fun play room in the garage with ping pong table and darts. Close to everything in town. 20 minutes from the beach. Can’t go wrong. Will definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this location while we were visiting family during the Holidays. The home was clean and fully stocked with coffee pods, laundry supplies, towels, and dishwashing accessories - so you did not need to bring any of your own supplies! There were plenty of kitchen items to be able to cook and eat for a larger group if you had it. We are a family of 4 and only had a couple of meals at the house. The neighborhood is quiet and felt safe at nighttime. My girls (ages 10 & 12) loved playing ping pong in the game room. There were even doggie goodie-bags, we admired them but did not need them. Alisa makes you feel like family!Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 January 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled your family had such a great holiday stay and that the girls enjoyed the ping pong table — it’s always a favorite! 😊 I’m so glad you found everything you needed and felt comfortable and at home. It truly means a lot to us that you felt like family. You’re welcome back anytime, and we hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came up for the football game and didn’t want to stay in the city. This house was the perfect location for us as we also like to visit the Lighthouse, Panacea and Sopchoppy when in the area. It was close to dark when we arrived, I was thankful that the outside light was on. The house was immaculate. I don’t like to wear shoes in a house and was extremely appreciative of the clean floors. There were little extras all throughout the house that made our stay extra special. The backyard is large and has a privacy fence. Although we didn’t use it, there is also a fire pit that would be nice for cooler weather. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property was all it was built up to be and then some. Excellent location for a Memorial Day weekend getaway on the motorcycles! Thanks! Will be back next time up in that neck of the woods!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by Alisa McMahon

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Hi, we’re the McMahons, your local vrbo hosts!

As Crawfordville locals and avid travelers, we know the value of a cozy, pet-friendly stay. With our love for dogs (we have four of our own!), we created a welcoming space for fellow pet lovers.

We live locally with our family, including six wonderful grandkids. Whether you're here to explore, relax, or make memories, we hope you feel at home. We’re just a message away—happy to host you!

Why they chose this property

Neighborhood is close to everything! There are great parks within walking distance and the area is booming!

What makes this property unique

The backyard is large and fenced and gave us plenty of room to run and play with our pups and grandbabies.

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