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Big Canal-front house, Sleeps 8, kayaks, canoes, game room and boat dock.

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Smart TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Big Canal-front house, Sleeps 8, kayaks, canoes, game room and boat dock.

Canal-Front! Located in Oyster Bay, a quiet "real Florida" town. This big 3 bedroom 3 bathroom home sleeps 8 and has a 4th bedroom with queen bed. Master Bedroom has jaccuzzi-tub for two, dual shower and coffee bar. With two kayaks and two canoes, you can paddle from our yard to the open gulf. Tie up your boat on our private dock. Public boat ramp is 1/4 mile away to put in your boat. Big screened-in porches on two levels. Game room with air hockey, foosball and ping pong. Many nearby beaches.

PET POLICY: —we allow ONE small to medium sized pet (10 to 40 lbs), though will occasionally make an exception for:
one (1) quiet, well-behaved larger sized pet over 40lbs. or
two (2) small pets under 20lbs.
Must email in advance for approval for pet over 40lbs. There is a standard $75 pet fee for each pet.

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 office, 5 beds. 5 and a 1/2 Tons of new AC system.
Master Bathroom Jacuzzi-garden tub. Dual showers, coffee bar.
Two kayaks and two canoe, with all paddles and life-jackets. Boat Dock for your boat, boat trailer parking. 1000sq. ft of Deck, screened porches and Florida Room, Game room with Ping Pong table
Foosball table, air hockey table, corn hole game,
full-sized video arcade with 300 classic originals like space invaders, asteroids, missle command and centipede. Outdoor swing for two. Beach chairs for six and beach umbrella, propane grill with grilling utensils, Charcoal grill, firepit. Home office with dedicated workspace for remote work--adjustable desk, ergonomic chair, power strip, and phone charger usb plus extra bed

The "Oyster Bay House" is an ideal place to relax and recharge. Boat dock in your backyard. Put in at a public boat ramp only 1/4 mile away by canal, then tie up at our dock. House sleeps up to 8 adults. 500Mbps Xfinity internet with high-speed linksys router. Lots of decks space in front and back with lounge chairs. Game room with ping pong, air hockey and foosball, and board games for kids (monopoly, game of life, chutes and ladders, jenga tower) plus decks of cards for poker. Fully stocked kitchen. Big family room and florida room. Shuck oysters and throw the shells off the back deck. Ride a bike to the beach (2miles away) though its easier to just drive a car. :-)

Several beaches in the area, just a short drive. We have 8 beach chairs and beach umbrella, beach floats, kids toys.

Bring a boat and tie up at our dock and be in the gulf waters in 2 minutes.

Hike the national forests and explore

St.marks lighthouse only 20minutes away
Panacea marine aquarium only 20minutes away

Visit apalachee national forest and hike the woods.

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Upon booking, guests are provided with a house information guide with descriptions of the home, ammenities, owner's contact information and suggestions for places to go and things to do.
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PLACES TO EAT: Crawfordville and Panacea are the closest:
Riverside Café—St.Marks (15 miles/20 minutes) waterfront dining on the St.Marks River
Strait from the Sea Seafood Restaurant—Crawfordville (12 miles/19 minutes)
Ming Tree Garden Chinese Restaurant—Crawfordville (12 miles/ 17 minutes)
BW’s Grill American Fare—Crawfordville (12 miles/19 minutes)
Angelos Seafood Restaurant—Panacea (16 miles/23 minutes)
El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant—Crawfordville (14 miles/21 minutes)
Papa Johns Pizza—Crawfordville (14 miles/20 minutes)
Poseys Oyster Bar—Panacea (12 miles/17 minutes) more of a bar, than a restaurant.
Several other local restaurants and eateries in Crawfordville (14 miles/20 minutes)
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs has great food in a great setting.

Property manager

m moore

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 pets allowed --one medium and one small pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: canal-front house, watch children at all times

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 (including family gatherings and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: to schedule an "Event" please contact us
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

4 Bedroom 3 Bath OysterBay on Canal with Boat Dock
4 Bedroom 3 Bath House at Oysterbay on Canal With Boat Dock

About the area

Map
Crawfordville, FL

What's nearby

  • Shell Point Beach - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Wakulla Springs State Park - 20 min drive - 15.9 km
  • St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge - 29 min drive - 29.8 km
  • Mashes Sand Beach - 29 min drive - 31.4 km
  • St. Marks Lighthouse - 42 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hamaknockers BBQ - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Huttons Seafood - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Spring Creek Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Seinyard Rock Landing - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Seineyard at Wildwood - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Canal-front house, Sleeps 8, kayaks, canoes, game room and boat dock. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Big Canal-front house, Sleeps 8, kayaks, canoes, game room and boat dock. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Canal-front house, Sleeps 8, kayaks, canoes, game room and boat dock. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Canal-front house, Sleeps 8, kayaks, canoes, game room and boat dock. located?

This family-friendly Crawfordville holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Shell Point Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Medart Park and Wakulla Springs State Park. Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park and Little Lake Ellen are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Big Canal-front house, Sleeps 8, kayaks, canoes, game room and boat dock. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were evacuated for Milton, so huddled in place. All amenities worked as needed. We would rent again as this location is quiet and accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend getaway
Great location . A much needed getaway since our “week” vacay was scheduled during the week the hurricane hit our town 😳 anyway we had a great time, caught lots of redfish and enjoyed nearby restaurants. If you are in the area give The Trident a try. It was really good 👍 House well equipped, nice dock and boat ramp close by . Great host .. thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lance K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Trip with Family
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mindi T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and peaceful
The house and location were ideal for our large blended family. Enough room for our five kids to spread out and plenty to keep them occupied. Plus, the master suite was a nice sanctuary for me and my husband. I spent time each morning reading on the screened porch off the master - so peaceful! Definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Cameron J.

Outdated Property
The property fees are outrageous. The nightly rate was fair but the fees totaled more than 50% of the rental! The home is terribly dated and not well kept. The nearest grocery store is 25 minutes away. If you are going to this area then I recommend staying on the Wakulla river instead. This property has some games - an arcade game which is very very slow - no one will enjoy playing on it when their smart phone is handy. The game room is so tiny that you cannot really play ping pong or foosball. The airhockey table does not have enough air to keep the puck up. The grill is unusable. Three of the beds are uncomfortable, the room with two twin beds is too tiny for 2 people and there is no way to charge your phone in that room. Overall - it was great in the 80s but now it is simply overpriced and inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Convenient Holiday House
Nice for extra members of the family to avoid overcrowding. Enjoyed the games.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Lauren M.

Fun for the family
This property is great for a family! The game room was fun for our kids ages 5-9 and adults too. We enjoyed the fire pit and fishing off the dock. We caught a few whiting. It is great because you don't feel obligated to keep everything clean or perfect. It feels lived in which is great for big families.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing paradise
Great location for fishing! Beautiful area and super nice neighbors!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay
nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family house
We enjoyed the large space with lots of room so the family could sit and talk or play games. It gave us plenty of space to be together but also break apart into smaller groups of people out on a screened in porch or game room. The listing for the Oyster Bay house is accurate. I didn't notice the spiral staircase leading to the master bedroom on the second floor in the pictures or listing and that was a bit problematic with all the stuff an 8 month old requires to get carried up there. It was the largest bedroom and the only one big enough for the pack and play to fit in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

mary h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
House was plenty big enough for the 8 of us. Minutes to the open water via car or boat. Very relaxing. Having the boat dock at the house was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Boat Friendly!
Our family scallop trip was great. Location was perfect. The house has character and a lot of entertainment.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jessie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
great house
There was way more to do in this town than we expected--if you like the outdoors. It was a nice open house with a local area to convene in at the end of the day and watch a show. Property owners nice, informative, and low key.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Curtis O.

Liked: Cleanliness
FL Big Bend Getaway
We booked this property due to its boat anchorage, access and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico. It is an older home that looks to have had a considerable amount of repairs and upgrades over the years, however, it met our needs perfectly. We found it to be very comfortable and had no issues or problems during our week long stay. We would definitely book this location again in the future if we visiting the area in the future.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H., Shelby, North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
Pure relaxation at the house. Friendly neighbor helped me navigate the bay !! Everything thing we wanted to do was available at our pace. The whole family- working X-gens w/ fresh college grads and one soon to be. We had room. Enjoyed the Florida room. Everything was Great !
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaun G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oyster Bay Experience
Had an amazing stay at Oyster Bay!! The house was incredible with lots of space and amenities that made our stay both comfortable and fun. Will definitely book this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Hideaway
Perfect place to stay. Can relax right at the house with lots of games to play and porches to relax. Or just a quick ride over to the beach and loading ramps.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Manager's Retreat
House was perfect for a few Managers of a local company to get together to do a little fishing and eat great food. House accommodated all our needs with a little "Old Florida Feel".
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Luke E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very enjoyable stay
House was well equipped and host was very helpful. Real old Florida experience. Will stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lindsay
We really enjoyed our stay at oyster bay. Great location. The house has all amenities needed for a great get away. We would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful vacation rental
We stayed for 5 night while visiting our son at FSU, while it is a 40 minute ride from FSU it was totally worth it. We had an opportunity to relax and truly enjoy our time in Tallahassee. We would definitely come back. The owner is super accommodating and it was a pleasure to rent from him thru VRBO.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in a great place! Fantastic Owners
Only way this house didn't meet the description, is that it was WAY bigger and more spacious than we thought. Had a great time, house was very clean. Owner had very detailed instructions and suggestions for us, which are very important due to the remote nature of the community this house is in. Very peaceful and a wonderful slice of "old Florida"
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

carrie f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Graduation
The weather was perfect and the owners went above and beyond. We had a wonderful time. The Kayaks were awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Old Florida Flats
It reminds me of spending time with my Dad. It’s a big house. Plenty of room. The house was a old bay home. My family loved it. I wouldn’t recommend planning on putting your large boat in and out of the channels here if you are not familiar. Our guys put in and out at Bottoms and caught many. It was a great trip. There is no dock just a boat lift. The owner was really awesome. He was a pleasure to deal with. This home has great potential. I can’t wait to see what they do with it. The master bedroom was great. Secluded and overlooking the canal.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021