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DEEP last minute reduction in Nov '25! Clean/charming, unbeatable outdoor spaces

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Day's end brings a whole new world!
Moon rising, sun setting. Protected area to tie up jet skis to round pilings.
Lake Living!
Welcome to the Lake Cottage!
Large deck with commanding views!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 679.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Tallahassee, FL
  • Place, Lake Talquin State Park
  • Place, Florida State University
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida A&M University
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

DEEP last minute reduction in Nov '25! Clean/charming, unbeatable outdoor spaces

Our 850sf lakefront cottage is called "Remember When", located at 24224 Lanier St., Tallahassee, FL 32310

Remember when life was simpler during those family get-a-ways to the lake? You can recreate yesteryear when retreating to "Remember When". This lakefront home offers stunning views and quiet lakefront living.

You'll love the wood planked walls, wood ceilings, and wood floors, along with the wide open lakefront vistas through the many large windows. A spacious deck off the sun room offers commanding views of the lake. At about 30 feet in elevation above the lake level, you will love spending leisure time here, both day and night!

The large dock has both open and covered areas. The covered areas are great during the summer mid-day heat and during a passing rain shower. Plenty of space for fishing on this 80 foot wide x 45 foot deep dock area!

Two bedrooms and one full bath are located on the main level. There is a downstairs, ground level, "walk out basement" bedroom with lots of extra sleeping space. This downstairs bedroom has it's own covered AND screened-in lanai. A nice place to hang out during the mid day sun or passing rain shower! This particular downstairs space offers privacy and separation for an extra couple or or adult kids.

For the convenience of coming off the dock or lake along with the ground floor bedroom, there is a new outdoor covered and private bathroom that features a hot/cold shower, toilet and sink, each in it's own room. Even a sitting area! This is located at the entrance to the walkout basement bedroom. There is a covered walkway from the downstairs bedroom to the outdoor bathroom in case it rains. You'll love how this new addition enhances lake life and even makes you feel like you're in the mountains!

There are just 3 steps up to the main level front door. The downstairs is located down some exterior stairs at ground level as well. "Remember When" is advantageous for folks that prefer not to navigate lots of stairs.

The front of the home offers plenty of parking, even for your boat trailer. Please call or email us anytime, day or night, with any questions or to secure your lakefront get-a-way. We'd love for you to create memories at our lake house so that you'll also fondly "Remember When".

For a 3-minute drone video of our house, go to YouTube and type in: Remember When Lake House

Follow our FACEBOOK page! Type in Lake Talquin Fun


Glenn and Lawson Smith


See our other VRBO listing located nearby at St. George Island, VRBO 616093.

NOTES:
2-night minimum stay requirement.

MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY allowed is 6 people.

Sorry, we do not offer a monthly rate.

*We cater to family groups and cannot accept reservations for vacationing students or house parties. We do not rent to students or to groups under 25, even if one or more parents or legally responsible adults accompany them.

$135.00 Cleaning fee which includes clean linens and bath towels.

If you bring your dog, we have a $25.00 pet fee. We simply ask that they'd be well behaved & trained, current on flea/tick meds, non-scratchers on doors/windows/furniture, to keep them off the furniture & beds, (or at least bring some blankets to throw over the new Lovesac COUCH. Please pick up after them in the yard and neighborhood. Due to the fact that your pet is not familiar with his/her surroundings at the house, PLEASE bring a kennel in case you plan to leave him/her alone so that your dog does not scratch our door and door frame. Lastly, please keep your doggies from barking so as to not disturb the neighbors.

In the event that you need to cancel, we provide a full refund 60 days or more prior to arrival. Within 60 days there is no refund. Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is strongly recommended because you never know what unexpected life event can occur.

Up to a $300 damage option will be automatically charged to your credit card within 14 days of check out if any damage occurs.

BOAT INFO:
A boat slip is available for your boat with advance notice. PLEASE let us know so that we free up the slip & lift. A Leon County maintained cement boat ramp, (Blount Road Boat Ramp), with 2 floating docks is located nearby.

Our available covered boat slip is 8 1/2 feet wide with the lift at 8' 1" wide. The water depth is 2' deep. The boat lift board is 1' tall so therefore when the boat lift is lowered to the lake bottom you must not have a draft of more than 1'. The available covered boat slip and lift are not designed for large boats. A boat up to around 20' long or less is best. The new slip, which is without an electric lift and cover, is good for larger boats and pontoons. Let us know which one you need. LASTLY, the electric lift has a lever for Up & Down. STOP the lever when the lift is at your desired height or depth. Leaving it unattended will burn up the $600.00 motor. Do not raise the lift higher than a few inches above the water line and STOP the lift when it hits the lake bottom which is a depth of 2 feet. This will prevent the cable from UNRAVELING.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well behaved children welcome
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Well behaved and trained pets allowed. See policy
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside, near open window. No littering

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 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

Tallahassee

Located in Tallahassee, this cottage is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Tallahassee Museum and Mission San Luis de Apalachee are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at James Messer Sports Complex and Golf Club of Quincy. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium or JoAnne Graf Field. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Tallahassee, FL

What's nearby

  • Tallahassee Community College - 26 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium - 31 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Florida State University - 31 min drive - 41.3 km
  • Florida A&M University - 32 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Donald L. Tucker Civic Center - 34 min drive - 43.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Boys - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Whip Waterfront Pub n Grub - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Lake Talquin Store - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Gretna By The Sea - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Smoked Meats - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is DEEP last minute reduction in Nov '25! Clean/charming, unbeatable outdoor spaces pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at DEEP last minute reduction in Nov '25! Clean/charming, unbeatable outdoor spaces?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at DEEP last minute reduction in Nov '25! Clean/charming, unbeatable outdoor spaces?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is DEEP last minute reduction in Nov '25! Clean/charming, unbeatable outdoor spaces located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Apalachicola National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Grand Bay and Lake Talquin State Park. Lake Talquin State Forest and Tallahassee Community College are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 299 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 314 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Britt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Feels like you are staying with family, comfortable & homey with a beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice. The view is breathtaking.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such an amazing place! The house is cute and charming, and the property is just beautiful. The lake can be viewed from several different beautiful set ups, from the high porch, swings and fire pit area, the grilling area or the dock- there is a place for eceryone. We actually live less than 20 min from here (but we do not have the views this place does) and will be back for sure. Glenn and Lawson are amazing hosts, responsive, and so easy to work with. If your traveling 50 miles or 500 miles- this place is worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faith W.

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

Great stay

Family of 2 adults, 2 teens and 1 dog. We had a wonderful, comfortable stay. Beautiful location and everything we could need was available in the home. Would love to come back and stay a little longer one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeni B.

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

37th wedding anniversary fishing trip

We loved this quaint little cottage and being right on the lake with a place to keep our boat in the water. Tally the sweet cat that lives at the cottage, stole our hearts too
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful lakeside cottage with great layout and landscaping. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

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

Remember When

Great Place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celeste S.

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

Beautiful view

We had a great experience at this property. It is clean, comfortable, and has super outdoor spaces for enjoying a beautiful view of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

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

Beautiful & clean

Beautiful, clean, wonderful views & great communication - 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacque D.

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

A piece of Heaven

Nice, clean and beautiful stay on the lake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Azfar L.

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

Florida road trip

The house was perfect. It provided everything we needed. Especially for cooking indoor/outdoor.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurene S., Dunedin

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

Peaceful cottage on a beautiful lake

"Remember When" was a great p;ace to vacation and get away from it all!! Cottage was well equipped and very comfortable. Lake was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff h., Nicollet

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

Cute Cabin!

We had a wonderful week at Talquin! The cabin was very cute, loved the big porch and comfy couch. Fishing for crappies was good and wonderful views from this place!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

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

Perfect family vacation

We traveled from Michigan to Tallahassee to move our daughter into Florida State University and so glad to find such a welcoming place to enjoy a week of family time before our goodbyes.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

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

Nice lake retreat

Had a great stay, the house was super clean and very cottage cute. We were in town for an FSU game, would have liked to stay longer to just chill out.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

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

Relaxing stay

Beautiful property! Adorable and very clean house! The view of the lake was breathtaking. I wish we could have stayed longer and can’t wait to return one day
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

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

Our stay was great. Very relaxing time spent at the lake!

The property was exactly like we expected. This is our second time staying at the lake cottage and we couldn't be happier with our stay. Glenn & Lawson are great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary-Ann A.

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

Lake Getaway

Relaxing, serene and very clean lake cottage. Enjoyed every second and will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terri C., Canton, Georgia

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

Beautiful house!

This house is very charming and perfect for a stay on the lake. The outdoor space is beautiful and well planned… tons of places to sit and enjoy the views. The beds are comfortable and the “outhouse” was super cute and way to use. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn M.

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

Relaxing

We had a wonderful time. . The two decks and sunroom were great to hang out in. It is about 1 1/2 hour from St George Island.the beds weee comfortable. Could not have asked for a cleaner place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Relaxing.....

This is our 2nd stay here....beautiful weather.....absolutely beautiful house & property....i love the different levels....sitting areas in each level....nature everywhere...we never left!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camille V.

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

Best cottage on the lake!

What a treasure "Remember When" cottage is! The beautiful gardens were a real bonus. The cottage and decks and dock were so wonderful I didn't want to leave. Very well maintained also.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jay C.

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

Perfect

The space was just right for the two of us. The location was also great for hiking in Apalachicola National Forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

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

Celebrating 78

One day crappie fishing and one day bass. Had a great time. House was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jorge D.

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

Great get away!

This is exactly what my spouse and I were looking for. The cottage was clean with thoughtful amenities to make our stay just right. I would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Glenn and Lawson Smith

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We both grew up in the Lake Talquin area, with Lawson in Gadsden County, which borders the north shore of Lake Talquin, and Glenn in nearby Tallahassee. Lawson has wonderful memories of when her family owned a home on Lake Talquin during the 1960s and '70s.

We're thrilled to continue making memories with our adult kids and grandkids at a lake house and a lake that is frozen in time. We'd love to host you or your family for a couple's weekend or a family outing. Thank You for considering a stay at our cottage, "Remember When"!

Glenn and Lawson Smith

Why they chose this property

We chose this home due to it's superb location on a gentle bluff at the large part of the lake. The custom built features and details of the cute cottage, breathtaking views, and the dock's extra large living areas sold us right away! The convenience to Tallahassee and the beaches are an added bonus!

What makes this property unique

What makes this cottage special is the charm and the interior's attention to details. In addition, the lake life is enjoyable from both inside the home and throughout the large lake level living spaces!

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