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Wakulla River Retreat- Manatee Cottage

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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, video library, offices

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Wakulla River Retreat- Manatee Cottage

Relax, Unwind, Rejuvenate. Wakulla River Hidden Cottage is a lovely 2 bedroom/1 bath and nature lover’s retreat. The cottage is nestled on a partially wooded lot and is just a 4-minute walk to the gorgeous spring-fed Wakulla River, to the park, boat ramp, and community dock. A large screened porch runs the length of the cottage and a wide kitchen window overlooks the lovely private back yard.

Explore the river in a comfortable Old Town canoe (with seat backs and cup holders). The canoe is available to rent from us for a reasonable rate. Or relax at the house in front of a large screen smart tv and watch movies on a rainy day. Grill out or read a book under an umbrella on the back yard deck or walk the wooded neighborhood. Enjoy the private backyard and the colorful perennial flowers and garden spot.
Start your day with coffee or morning meditation from a private deck that sits just off of the kitchen, high among the trees, and overlooks a wooded walking path that winds through the woods along the side of the cottage.

You will love this sweet cottage and will return home after your visit renewed and refreshed! The cottage is so close to a plethora of parks, places to paddle and hike, the coast and is just 20 minutes from south Tallahassee.




Property manager

SARAH H HUNDLEY

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Coffee grinder
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

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

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Exterior

Relax on a Beautiful River in a Natural Florida Setting

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (218)
Relax on a Beautiful River in a Natural Florida Setting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 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 not allowed
Note from host: Please contact Sarah if you must bring a pet

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

PRIVATE_VACATION_HOME
Wakulla River Retreat
Wakulla River Hidden Retreat
Wakulla River Hidden Cottage Retreat Crawfordville
Wakulla River Hidden Cottage Retreat Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Crawfordville, FL

What's nearby

  • Wakulla Springs State Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge - 20 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Shell Point Beach - 26 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Florida State University - 32 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Station - 31 min drive
  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Zaxby's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lindy's Fried Chicken - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wakulla River Retreat- Manatee Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wakulla River Retreat- Manatee Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wakulla River Retreat- Manatee Cottage ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Wakulla River Retreat- Manatee Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Wakulla Springs State Park. Wakulla State Forest and San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Wakulla River Retreat- Manatee Cottage Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 42 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JT D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely hideaway
House was immaculate and well appointed. We were greeted with some yummy breakfast pastries on the counter. Cute hideaway a few minutes walk from the river. It was nice base camp for our tour of the Big Bend area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Tally visit w our daughter
We had an incredible stay at the cottage. It was so peaceful! I could sit on the porch all day. Sarah was an amazing host! Communication was excellent!!!! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation destination
House and neighborhood were great. Enjoyed hanging out on the river. Perfect screen porch to watch the rain storms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steph B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place for FSU Graduation
Such a cozy comfortable cottage. It was great to have a quiet place to come "home" to after all the festivities at FSU! Thank you for another great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly K., Cleveland, Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay!
What a wonderful cottage! The host, Sarah, went above and beyond to welcome us and make us feel comfortable. The cottage is located in a great location close to many hotspots for birding and nature exploring. Upon arrival we were greeted with delicious homemade muffins and fresh eggs that came from the neighbor’s chickens. The cottage was very clean, comfortable, and cozy. It was fully stocked with all the necessities and much more. A canoe & kayaks were available for our use but unfortunately we ran out of time to use them. We very much enjoyed sitting on the porch at night and listening to the owls. We are looking forward to another stay here in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and comfortable
This property is outstanding. We heard Barred Owls in the evening while relaxing on the amazing screened in front porch. The neighborhood is very quiet and is close to great attractions like St Mark’s NWR/lighthouse, Wakulla Lodge, andSt.Mark’s/Tallahassee bike trail. The host is very interested in her guests’ experience. Would recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne H., Winter Park FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Birding adventures
We stayed at this beautiful property to go birdwatching in Saint Mark’s national wildlife refuge. Some of the most beautiful birds and so many of them! The home was exceptional! We felt very welcome. super clean. One of the most comfortable beds I have had in a vacation rental ever. We will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful spot to unplug!
Peaceful, quiet neighborhood. House is very comfortable and well stocked. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
We had a wonderfully relaxing weekend at Wakulla River Retreat- Manatee Cottage. The cottage was so well stocked with everything we needed. We loved the home baked treats when we arrived.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jordan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect river get away
Location was perfect house was clean and equipped with everything you would need. Kayaks and Canoes were a plus and a great way to see the river. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Seclude, very homey and very short walk to Wakulla River
Stayed for 3 nights for a short vacation. Was greeted with homemade muffins, a very clean, comfortable and well stocked home which had everything we needed including fresh eggs for breakfast. We enjoyed the large front porch and loved the dock and swimming area a 4 minute walk from the front door. Saw the neighborhood deer many times to top it off. Would recommend and stay here again ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely loved our time at the cottage! Sarah goes above and beyond. 5 stars, highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed S., Gibsonia PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wakulla Vacation
Property was nicely appointed and well-equipped. Neighborhood was quiet and very walkable. Sarah was a great host and was always responsive to any questions we had. Property was close to amenities and conveniences, such as grocery stores and restaurants. Also close to parks, especially St Marks NWR. Nice to see manatees at the community dock. Hated to leave, can't wait to go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Streamlined informative check-in
Nice property that has spacious quarters in good weather re: lovely screened in porch. Owner gave excellent directions to the home. Homemade pastries greeted us. Note to VRBO in general and not to this owner in particular: the high cleaning fees PLUS check-out cleaning instructions make VRBO less competitive with hotels.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful relaxing and quiet
Clean, very well supplied. Good communication w host. Really enjoyed screened in deck.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Warm and pleasant inside on the coldest day of 2022
This immaculate cottage in a quiet wooded neighborhood was a fine place to stay when the freezing weather kept us inside. Plenty of space and everything we needed for cooking, relaxing and reading. Also smart TV for entertainment and very comfortable King bed for great sleep. We returned home rested and refreshed - ready to start the new year.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Clean cottage in the woods of North Florida located in a small subdivision. Saw several deer roaming through the neighborhood. Property has dock/access to the Wakulla river. Place is bigger than perceived, master bedroom is spacious even with a king size bed. Front screened in porch is really nice and bigger than the pictures show. Fire pit would be nice to have, but I can understand why they may not have one due to the proximity in the woods. For coffee drinkers there is currently a standard drip coffee maker (with filters, cream and sugar). Only thing missing was an ice cream scoop :) Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful house
best stay in the area
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wakulla Springs
Cozy Cottage and Great location for visiting Wakulla Springs and Saint Marks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Very nice cottage in the woods. Lots of bird song in the morning. Screened in porch fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Slice of Heaven
Sarah was the best hostess we could have asked for! The cottage was clean, comfortable, organized and had everything we needed during our stay! She put her own personal touches on everything and left surprises for our family. Instructions were clear and the communication was outstanding. The property and surrounding area is absolutely beautiful and so peaceful. We had the best vacation and would definitely book this cottage again in the future. 5 STAR
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rponald D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Cottage in Wooded, Sparsely-occupied Neighborhood
Well-maintained, comfortable and attractive with lovely backyard.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

LaMarr M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded my Expectations
Making a decision to stay at this location was one of my better decisions. The place is beautiful and scenic, and Sarah is the host with the most; you couldn't ask for a more thoughtful and accessible host. I will definitely return in the future. For those of you looking for a location in the area - look no further; this is it! Thanks for all of the nice treats and surprises Sarah. LaMarr & Nate
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in the woods
Very clean, well furnished cottage in a quiet location. Sarah is a conscientious and responsive host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Experience
Let me just say I stay at quite a few VRBO and Sarah by far is the best hostess. The sweet little welcome touches and her prompt responses to any question I had were unlike anyone else. The cottage itself is clean and adorable. My friend and I sat out on the screen porch for hours talking. The kitchen has everything you need to make a meal with. With COVID I felt very comfortable with the cleaniness, I didn't feel it was necessary to wipe anything down like I typically do. The area is quant and perfect for a getaway. We were far enough away to not hear any cars but yet close to eating or a store if we decided to venture out. I can not say enough good things about the cottage or Sarah, it was a well needed girls trip and the cottage with all the little touches is exactly what we needed. We will definitely be booking again. Christy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021