WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife - Wakulla County

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Sunset from Ground level - open bay to Gulf of Mexico

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8179.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Crawfordville, FL

Shell Point Beach

10 min drive

Wakulla Springs State Park

21 min drive

St. Marks Lighthouse

45 min drive

Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)

48 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 Loft

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife

One of the newest built homes on Live Oak Island. This modern and spacious 2007 1,930 sq ft 3 Bedroom plus bedroom loft home is on the water and has themed coastal decorations throughout, perfectly situated near the neighborhood boat launch and at the edge of St. Marks Wildlife Refuge. Superb views of bay, Gulf of Mexico and canals. Set on pilings with a large deck mezzanine and the main living area and deck on the third level. There is an 3 stop indoor elevator available by request for those needing assistance.

Our favorite parts of the day consists of viewing the various wildlife, listening to the mullet jump, watching the dolphins enter the bay to feed, enjoying the sunset from any of the deck levels or paddling the canoe/kayak out into the bay and canoe trails. You are minutes away from Shellpoint Beach, Golf, and the St. Marks Lighthouse.

The home has Hughesnet Sattelite WiFi for checking mail, central heat and air, washer/dryer, gourmet kitchen completely stocked with everything you need but your food (including upscale appliances-gas stove and a convection oven). There are ceiling fans and televisions in all bedrooms (5 HD LED flat screens in total). Master suite opens out onto the upper deck. The master bath includes the laundry, a jacuzzi tub, bidet, and spacious walk-in closet.

The 4th level loft allows for more sleeping possibilities with a queen and twin bed and living area with a large 55 inch HDTV flat screen smart television, dvd and gaming systems (Wii and XBox 360).

Main living area includes gas-powered fireplace, dining area, and large 55 inch flat screen smart television with Blu-ray/dvd player and surround sound system. Dish Network Satellite (America's Top 200) is provided in both the den and loft common areas. The three bedrooms have TV Reception by HDTV over-air antenna with 13 local channels (ABC, CBS, NBC, Fox, CW, PBS, Bounce, Create, AccuWeather, Get TV, FL Channel, and ME TV). A library of books, magazines, cds, dvds, board games are provided for your use. But most of your time will probably be spent enjoying the views, the quiet sounds of nature, outdoor propane grill, patio tables, kayak/canoeing, fishing (4 poles provided), and exploring the area. There is a set of Callaway Big Bertha graphite irons as well as a basketball goal and Head tennis rackets for your use. Three mountain bikes are also available for riding on these quiet palm and oak hammocked streets.

Master Suite has a queen bed, master bath and sitting area
Bedroom 2 - Queen bed
Bedroom 3 - Queen Bed
Bedroom 4 Loft - Queen Bed and twin bed and sitting area

Property manager

Phil and Rebekah

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Property is waterfront without a fence.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

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

There is a $50 pet fee for each dog. No cats.

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

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

Located in Crawfordville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Wildwood Golf Club and Bayside Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wakulla State Forest and St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge. Travelling with kids? Consider Medart Park and Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Crawfordville, FL

What's nearby

Shell Point Beach - 10 min drive
Wakulla Springs State Park - 21 min drive
St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge - 30 min drive
Mashes Sand Beach - 31 min drive
St. Marks Lighthouse - 45 min drive

Getting around

Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪Spring Creek Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪Fig's Package & Lounge - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is WATERFRONT Home - Dolphins, Sunsets, Fishing, Kayaks, Canoe, Wildlife located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Shell Point Beach, Medart Park and Wakulla Springs State Park. Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park and Wildwood Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Silvia E.

23 July 2024

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

Perfect stay

Clean house with everything you need, perfect for kayaking and fishing, close to shell point beach. We enjoyed it!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

8 July 2024

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

Making Memories

This home is beautiful and the property is described spot on. My family enjoyed every minute of our stay. There is lots to see and do in the area. Shell Beach was a plus as was the Aquarium touch tanks in Panacea for the kids. The kayaks on the property were a big hit. There’s so much room to spread out when you may need a little quiet time. The view is awesome. The games inside and out kept us all engaged. The kitchen is well stocked for any type of cooking. The hosts were easy to communicate with. My family has stayed at a lot of homes throughout our vacations. This one rates at the top of our list.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mary R.

2 July 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Beautiful, private location overlooking the bay with stingrays, mullets and dolphins. The elevator is a must! The home is in need of a deep cleaning and some recaulking would go a long way. There were a few items we wish we would have brought with us. Sleeping masks would have been great since there are no window coverings in the east bedroom or loft. There's no large baking dish or 9X13 pan. We used two different sized smaller pans for a dish and timing was a challenge. We also missed not having plastic wrap. The ice maker is fickle and didn't make ice for a couple of days so just in case, a bag in the freezer would have been nice. There are adult life preservers but none that are sized for a child. We spent a lot of time on the deck. We had a couple of really beautiful sunsets.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

26 November 2023

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

Great peaceful setting for family time

This home had everything we could have needed. Even plenty of extra linens. We greatly enjoyed kayaking all over the area as it’s nice and calm and wonderful wildlife to observe. The bald eagle catching and struggling to carry dinner to land, an osprey carrying its small dinner, a skate going under the kayak, and more. Great family time playing cornhole, basketball and board games out on the deck. We look forward to repeating a stay here again next year.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 November 2023

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

Great Spot

Very comfortable stay. Plenty of supplies and games. Beautiful views and easy access for kayaks and paddle boards.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 October 2023

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

Perfect for Nature Lovers!

We spent 2 weeks in this house and hated to leave. Being right on the water with huge, fully furnished porches, overlooking the bay and a view to the gulf, was incredible. Sunset was a big event every evening. The house is nicely laid out, spacious and light and airy in design. The beds were all super comfortable. Loved the elevator. We kayaked right from the property, saw lots of mullet, dolphins , a shark , a cobia , sting rays and needle fish and blue crabs. The osprey, king fishers,and elegant egrets are plentiful and put on quite a show fishing and eating their catch. We disturbed a flock of ibis when walking along the road. The kitchen is well stocked and we had the best dinners out on the deck. Plenty of comfortable seating in the open great room. This is a home where you really felt the care and generosity of the host family. The only downside was the master shower had some leaks around the base of the fixtures (so we ended up showering in the other bathroom) and the grout really could use a good cleaning. Otherwise the house was in pristine condition. We definitely plan to return to this wonderful home!

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

30 September 2023

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

Incredibly relaxing property! Hated to leave....

This was one of the nicest rentals we have ever had the pleasure of staying at. I was in awe when we arrived and felt the peacefulness of the area sink in immediately, my first thought was I wouldn’t leave the premises! The view is even nicer than the pictures show. Sitting on the large upper deck, we watched dolphins feeding, so close we could hear them blowing air out there blow holes! Then saw them swimming by two more mornings. The house is very large and well laid out. I loved that it is fully stocked! No need to drag all the household supplies along, which is always a hassle at other rentals. And all the extras included, such as bikes, kayaks, so many extras to enjoy your stay. We loved the area as well, so quiet and laid-back. Enjoyed St Mark’s, Wakulla Springs, and just relaxing on the property. Cannot wait to return, and stay longer!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

26 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Great host communication, clean property. Saw multiple dolphins in the bay. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Berrie M.

14 June 2023

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

Awesome and quiet getaway

We stayed in this house for a week. The house is very nice, well maintained, in a secluded and quiet location, and right on the water. We all enjoyed the kayaks and canoes (provided), the wonderful sunsets on the deck, and the dolphins swimming in the bay. The host communication was excellent. Highly recommended!

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

jennifer g.

7 June 2023

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

Best vacation!

Our family had the best time on our vacation! We biked, went kayaking, played games, and relaxed on the deck. My son caught fish and crab. I would highly recommend staying in this home. We will definitely be planning another visit soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelbi W.

7 June 2023

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

One of our favorites

We love this property! We already have an extended stay scheduled for the fall!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

4 February 2023

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

Relaxing vacation

Very nice location, you can sit on the deck every morning and listen to the birds and watch the tide go in and out. Was nice to have the elevator to carry luggae up to 3rd floor. Lots of things to see in area if you like nature.

Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve G.

4 January 2023

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

Christmas in Paradise

Beautiful location! Quiet and peaceful. Great sunsets and wonderful seafood. Host was a true pleasure to work with, easy to contact and very responsive. We will be back.

Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S., Fairfield Connecticut

26 November 2022

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

Great family Thanksgiving.

Great hosts that are very responsive. Beautiful location on the gulf. Got to see Dolphins, fish and other wildlife. The elevator was great for our elderly moms. Would stay again for sure. .

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deneen S.

30 August 2022

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

Great place to stay

We had such a fun time at this VRBO. All the kayaks, canoe, and bikes made every day and adventure. We saw dolphins in the bay nearly every day. The place is very clean and has all the needed amenities. Best of all, the beds were so comfortable to sleep in and no one had any back or neck issues the following day due shoddy mattresses. We had a great time, thanks for sharing your place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Lynn D.

21 August 2022

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

Very nice and quiet neighborhood

The serenity was awesome. Very peaceful and quiet. we saw dolphins, deer, eagles, and other wildlife. If you want relaxing quiet, this is the place.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H., Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, USA

16 August 2022

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

Relax - and watch the dolphins

Excellent property located in a quiet, remote area of the panhandle. We went to visit our son in Tallahassee - 40/45 minute pleasant drive. Owner’s recommendations for food and activities are spot on. We did the aquarium, a boat ride at Wakulla Springs, a drive out to Alligator Point, the Lighthouse, and St. Marks. If you’re looking for a bit more night life on Friday/Saturday, there’s a rowdy crowd at the Riverside Cafe. We also enjoyed St. Marcos de Avalanche State Park. Very clean, well appointed house to rent. Thank you.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer g.

26 July 2022

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

Great time

We had the best time. The house was perfect for our family. We really enjoyed kayaking and playing all the games. There was something for everyone. We will definitely be booking this house again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

16 July 2022

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

Family memories

GREAT adventures with family. Never saw dolphins, but we saw lots of wildlife on boat tour at Wakulla Springs Park.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

25 June 2022

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

Family Vacation

The house was beautiful! It was very spacious and the beds were comfortable. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and watching the sunsets. It was very quiet and provided a very relaxing atmosphere. We didn't get to see any dolphins or manatees, but we enjoyed watching for them. Our family had a great vacation! We had a few issues with some of the extras that were provided. Two of the Kayaks had holes in the bottom which ended up causing a concerning situation when we were out in the water. The adult bikes were very rusty making it difficult to go on longer rides. One of the bikes did not have working breaks. Two of the three Wii remotes did not work even after replacing the batteries. The internet was very slow as mentioned, however checking email was still problematic. We appreciated all of the extra amenities and we made several trips to the beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca F., Tallahassee

2 June 2022

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

Great property!!

This is an amazing property with gorgeous views of the gulf. House has a ton of space, lots of deck space too. Corn hole game, bikes, kayaks and easy access to get out to deep water. Loved staying here, didn’t really want to leave !!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara D.

29 May 2022

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

Quiet and tranquil

We so enjoyed our stay. I travelled with older adult family members so quiet and tranquil fit the bill. The view is beautiful-one can go out on the decks and just take in the water, wetlands and nature. We did not see any dolphins but that did not detract from the beauty. Just as a clarifying point, there are two full baths not three. Also, it was a glitch the week we were there, but I was never able to access wifi. I did not bother the owners once I made the initial inquiry when it was not working but given that they are very attentive to the needs of their guests, had I made an issue of it, the owner would have acted on it. I just decided it was a message for me that I should take it easy:) All in all, I rate the property and the care of the owners as excellent.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly S., Middle Georgia

30 April 2022

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

Beautiful sunset

We had an incredible week visiting State Parks, History Museum, kayaking, hiking, biking, playing games and enjoying great meals at this home. I looked for the Dolphins every day. We made wonderful memories!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clay M.

26 April 2022

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

Great spot, very secluded.

Excellent property and location, very much as advertised. We will definitely be going back in the future. One trick, for a hot shower at the main bath, turn on the hot water at the sink to kick the instant hot water heater into higher gear.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W., Spring Valley, USA

27 February 2022

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

Beautiful house, beautiful location!

Phil and Rebekah's home is beautiful and the location is incredible. It's right on the water and you can see fish swim by from the deck! Birdwatching was great! The home is very comfortable and we had everything we needed for our stay. You can tell that it's a well-loved family home that is beautifully decorated. Lots of places to sit outside, also. It was nice to have access to the host's kayaks so we could enjoy being on the water. Lots of great hiking trails in the area. The road to the house is quiet and is also a great place to walk and enjoy the beautiful area. It was easy and quick to communicate with the hosts through VRBO or text. They were gracious and welcoming. We feel lucky to have found this place and hope to return again next year!

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Phil and Rebekah

Why they chose this property

Our family quickly fell in love with this area and the natural setting and wildlife that living on the coast offers. We know you will enjoy your time on Live Oak Island as much as we do.