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The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees

Holiday home in Greenwood with kitchen and balcony

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5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
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Hair dryer, towels
Smart TV
Escape to this unique, one of a kind property built in 1917. Enjoy the view from one of the many porches or relax in the game room with board games and cards. The large kitchen is perfect for cooking or gatherings and even has an eat-in kitchen screen porch with a serene oak tree view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 149500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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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.

The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees

Get away from the city and enjoy this unique one of a kind property built in 1917. Newly remodeled with the essential modern conveniences. Enjoy the view from one of the many porches. Eat in kitchen screen porch with the view of the oak trees is the perfect place for breakfast. Large kitchen for cooking or gatherings. The home is so large, nearly 6000 sq feet H/C, each guest will find their own space to disappear and relax for a while. Even spreading out to the 4000 sq foot of porches. Board games and cards are available to play in the game room or any of the many tables throughout the house.

The property is a great place to walk and admire the 200 + year old oak trees. There were 6 original out buildings on the property and you can see the remnants of 5 of them. Hurricane Michael destroyed or damaged all of them in some way in 2018. All built around the civil war era. The property is very peaceful and perfect for a family gathering or office retreat. With 6 bedrooms there is room for everyone. Enjoy the outside on the brick patio.

The house is located in Greenwood FL which is centrally located to Dothan, AL, Tallahassee, FL, Panama City, FL (all within an hour drive) and Pensacola, FL (two hour drive). The closest town is Marianna FL about 10 min drive with shopping and larger grocery stores.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: absolutely no smoking inside, no littering of butt

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 9,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Minors 13-17 are welcome, liability waiver require

Events

Events allowed
Weddings - contact host

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking inside, no littering of butt

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Weddings - contact host
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 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

5197

About the area

Map
Greenwood, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Caverns State Park - 9 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Chipola River - 11 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Blue Springs State Recreation Area And Park - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Chipola College - 13 min drive - 18.7 km
  • John Russ House - 13 min drive - 18.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪quite getaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪George Barnes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mashawy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Midtown Package Store - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees located?

Situated in Greenwood, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Chipola River, Florida Caverns State Park and Blue Springs State Recreation Area And Park. Chipola College and Battle of Marianna Monument are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees Reviews

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! This beautiful home had plenty of room to accommodate my large group and made us all feel at home. The hostess was very responsive when I had any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking view. Amazing house and great amenities! We stayed this past weekend and enjoyed the rain from the screen porch. Wonderful atmosphere, absolute calm and tranquil. Perfect getaway. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

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

My wedding

We loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

DrGraysonandCynthia S.

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

Lovely stay in this lovely home

this home had all the amenities we needed for our group. Rooms were very comfortable and host was very attentive to our needs. We will return for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan V.

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

Thanksgiving at the Willis House

Myself and seven family members stayed for four nights at the Willis House. It was an amazing house. The neighborhood was very quiet, and there was more than enough room for all of us. We even had a few family members that couldn’t find their bedrooms or remember where their bedroom was at. Very nice layout and very comfortable. We will be booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kara b.

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

Amazing house for the whole Family

The Willis house was the perfect place to stay for the Miss North Florida pageant. There was plenty of room for girls, dresses, and grandparents who tag along to watch! The house is close to the Florida Caverns State park and a few other interesting spots. There is not much around so the peace and quiet are great for sleeping in and relaxing. The kitchen is nice, bedrooms are large, and there is a ton of common space.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marigold M.

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

BREATHTAKING

I love everything about this property. Karen and her family were lovely. The rooms were so beautiful. The entire house was so functional. It was a perfect visit for myself and my family for my 50th birthday and I am so grateful to Karen and her family for making me and my family feel important. It is a special place. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A P.

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

Hiking Group Weekend

Everyone enjoy the spaciousness of the property...The Host was available at anytime that we needed anytime...Overall the house was very clean, but there were a few cobwebs and some incidents of insects; this is generally expected in an older house...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

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

The Willis House

We really enjoyed our stay at the Willis House. Our only problem was not being there very much to really enjoy it! We were staying for my son’s wedding that was in Marianna, and it was so convenient to stay there. The house was very clean, and there was plenty of room to enjoy family that stayed with us, but also could get away from them for unwinding. The kitchen was well equipped with the things we needed, and large enough for large groups. I would definitely stay there again if I had to do it all over again. I thought this would also be a great venue for a small wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marigold M.

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

My home away from home

Karen is a great person to work with and the house is awesome. I did my maternity photo shoot there and I would've chose no other place. I stayed at the property for my 50th birthday and I just knew that the next special occasion I would celebrate - I would be back here. Karen assisted me with finding a wonderful photographer AND a hair and makeup person. That would be the only thing that would be a negative of this place is that the city that surrounds it, is so small that it doesn't have some basic things that a large town does. However, it is also that small town feel that makes this place special. I love this place and I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025