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Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock.

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Experience the tranquil charm of Oyster Bay at this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. Unwind in the master suite's jaccuzzi tub or enjoy coffee from its coffee bar. The property features two kayaks and canoes, a private dock for boat tie-ups, and plenty of outdoor space with screened-in porches on two levels.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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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, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock.

RENOVATED AND UPDATED MAY 2025,
It's easy to relax at this Canal-front house in Oyster Bay, Florida. We have 2 kayaks and 2 canoes so you can paddle to the open gulf only 1/4 mile away or just fish off the dock. There are 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Sleeps 8, the 4th bedroom has queen bed. Main bedroom has jacuzzi-tub, dual shower, coffee bar, screened-in porch. Tie your boat right to our dock. Boat ramp 1/4 mi. away. Game room has air hockey, foosball and pingpong. Visit nearby beaches.

PET POLICY: —we allow ONE small to medium sized pet (10 to 40 lbs), though we will make an exception for:
one (1) quiet, well-behaved larger sized pet over 40lbs. or two (2) small pets under 20lbs.
two (2) quiet, well-behaved larger sized pets over 40lbs.
Must email in advance for approval for any pets over 40lbs. There is a standard $100 pet fee for each pet.

3 (or 4) bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 5 beds. New AC/HVAC 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 across street. 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. 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.
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. 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.

Several beaches in the area, just a short drive. We have beach chairs and umbrella. Bring a boat and tie up at our dock and be in the gulf waters in 2 minutes.
St.marks lighthouse only 20minutes , Panacea marine aquarium only 20minutes, Hike the national forests and explore.

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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 amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot 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

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

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

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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 pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 pets allowd --pets over 50lbs need prior approve

Children and extra beds

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

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and weddings
To schedule an "Event" please contact us

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
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 - 3.5 km
  • Wildwood Golf Club - 14 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Medart Park - 16 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Wakulla Springs State Park - 18 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Lake Ellen - 20 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Trident - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Seineyard at Wildwoodd - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Salty Donkey - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Hamaknockers BBQ - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the 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. Little Lake Ellen and Apalachicola National Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 34 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Excellent family getaway!

This is such agreat vacation home for families with children! Our kids had such a blast! The home was so clean, and convenient to everything-- especially the gulf! So many amenities at the house we hardly left unless we were on a boat. A 10 out of 10, by far, and will DEFINITELY be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

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

great stay

nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W.

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

My kind of Florida

Wonderful stay in this beautiful area. House was spacious and comfortable. Kitchen has everything you need. Outside screened in porch was our favorite spot. Everything was operational. Did not miss the cable TV. Was a restful place to return to after nature walking all day.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Great Getaway

This older coastal home was a wonderful getaway for my husband and I. We enjoyed the quiet peaceful atmosphere. We loved sitting on the porch and watching the nature all around us. We decided this is definitely going to be a new tradition for the holidays and would love to go back to this beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila C.

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

Great family vacation home

Amazing... plenty of room loved the master bed and bathroom loved st marks light house shell island was right around the corner.and fishing in back yard
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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

Luke E.

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

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

Greg B.

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

Fishing paradise

Great location for fishing! Beautiful area and super nice neighbors!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen H.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

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

Lindsay M.

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

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

Mark C.

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

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

8/10 Good

George S.

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

Convenient Holiday House

Nice for extra members of the family to avoid overcrowding. Enjoyed the games.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lance K.

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

Fishing Trip with Family

Good
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

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

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

mary h.

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

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

8/10 Good

Jessie S.

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

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

Amy W.

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

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

8/10 Good

Lauren M.

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

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

Mindi T.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

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

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

2/10 Terrible

doug h.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Sadly, not a good experience

As a previous owner of 4 VRBO properties, I am hesitant to give anyone a less than positive review. I will say that my conversations with the owner were pleasant and he gave me good advice about the area. The house though is in pretty bad shape. Many doors won’t close properly, the screens and shades on the porch are in tatters, many light bulbs are out, the remains of the gas grill are held up by a bench and a board. The small dock is only accessible at high tide. There are safety concerns with nails sticking through the handrail on the front porch and loose boards on the dock. Many small irritants like a tv remote missing the volume control, no stopper in the bathroom sink, and broken shelves in the refrigerator added to the overall negative impression of the rental experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James H., Shelby, North Carolina

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

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

Shane H., Brookfield

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

Old Florida

Do rent IF: you like old Florida, great local restaurants, fishing, FSU football, boating (powered, canoe, and kayaks), plenty of space, reasonably well-supplied kitchen, and a common sense price. Do NOT rent IF: you are going for sandy beaches on blue water, like 20 something night life, like touristy areas and convenient shopping for souvenirs. We had a great time, spent an entire weekend fishing and enjoying the area (we'll retire here). Note that the house is very serviceable and a great place to hang your hat, it is not opulent or fancy but it is clean and enjoyable. GREAT VALUE!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

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

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