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You are here . On the water. Kayak or canoe from our dock to the open gulf.
huge waterfront house with boat dock and only a minute from the open gulf waters
Relax in the privacy of your master screen porch. French doors enter into suite
huge family room 400sqft, 4kVizio65in., big leather couches seats 8, board games
evening views from the back deck, great sunsets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Crawfordville, FL
  • Shell Point Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Wakulla Springs State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • St. Marks Lighthouse
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

family room

1 Double Futon

florida room

1 Double Futon

Office 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 will sometimes 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 $75 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 manager

m moore

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Canal-front house, watch children at all times
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Events

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

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 pets allowed --one medium and one small pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Larger events with guests over 12 may be allowed with specific owner approval. Contact us for details and safetly regulations.
Pet Policy: up to 2 pets allowed --one Medium (under 50lbs) and one small (under 30lbs).

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Crawfordville

Located in Crawfordville, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park and USS Mohawk CGC Veterans Memorial Reef are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Medart Park and Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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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 - 35 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, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the 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, 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. Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park and Little Lake Ellen are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 31 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Cameron J.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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, 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

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

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

michael s.

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

great stay

nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

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

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

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

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

Curtis O.

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

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, 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

Shaun G.

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

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, 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

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

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

Elaine A.

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

Relaxing

Very peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

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

About the host

Hosted by m moore

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The Oyster Bay House is a coastal home on the water with kayaks, canoes and big game room. We've been with VRBO since 2005 with our Sugar Mountain House and have a great rental history and 5-star reviews. See our house in the mountains at VRBO#286835

Why they chose this property

A recent guest said:

"Dear Laurel,
My family and I enjoyed the Oyster Bay House and our experience here so much. The environment was perfect; we felt right at home. There was an incredible sense of community about Crawfordville, a kindness we’d never experienced before. Everyone we interacted with were so helpful and directed us towards some of the best locations in the area. We are all so grateful that we were able to enjoy each other in such a perfect place, surrounded by great people, in a beautiful area; Thank you and we really appreciate you letting us enjoy your place.
Best,
The Hawkins Family June 29, 2022"

Secluded private waterfront homes with maximum palm trees and minimum traffic.
Gulf Coast of Florida. The Oyster Bay house is a big house in the canal-front town of Oyster Bay. Boat dock in your backyard. Master bathroom has 2 person jacuzzi and dual shower with magic european wand.

Shell Point beach is only 2 minutes away.

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

St.marks lighthouse only 20minutes away

Panacea marine aquarium only 20minutes away

Visit apalachee national forest and hike the woods.

Visit Wakulla Springs or the Leon Sinks State Park

What makes this property unique

NEWLY RENOVATED AND UPDATED MAY 2025.
Kayak and canoe with the family in the canals and on to the open gulf.
Gameroom with ping pong, foosball and air hockey.
Relax in lounge chairs in the sun or shade.
Master Bathroom has a jacuzzi hottub.
Waterfront community. relax and enjoy nature. fish off the dock.
Public boat ramp only 1/4 mile away by canal, accessed by road on Dolphin Drive. (one street over from our street Oyster Bay Drive)
nearby places to eat include St.Marks Riverside Cafe, and in Panacea, Angelo's on the river (all about 20minutes drive).

Languages:

English, Spanish