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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Crawfordville, FL
  • Wakulla Springs State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Shell Point Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • St. Marks Lighthouse
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Coastal Cottage with Amazing Gulf Views!

Looking for a place to relax and truly get away from it all? Welcome to Wakulla Beach! Located 3 miles down a dirt road, this coastal cottage is tucked deep inside the St. Mark's National Wildlife Refuge. The surrounding wilderness ensures clear skies, dark nights, and peaceful solitude.

Unobstructed views of the Gulf allows for quiet relaxation on the large screened porch. French doors in the living room and bedrooms ensure that all rooms enjoy the view of the bay. If star gazing and a good book sounds like an ideal quiet night, you will be right at home!

Our cottage is almost 100 years old and it is tiny! We have a clawfoot tub with a hand-held shower attachment. We have central AC/heat and ceiling fans in the bedrooms. We do not have a dishwasher or cable TV. We do have a TV antenna, which gives great access to basic channels. We also have satellite internet (Starlink) that can be used on our smart tv with your favorite apps.

Our house is the epitome of the real Florida. It's quaint and rustic, with a great view! We are surrounded by the St. Marks wildlife refuge, which has 83,000 acres of conservation land. This means there's a host of animals nearby, but we're also a bit off the grid. Cell service can be spotty, there's no cable access, and we're on well water, which in our area is salty. We do provide purified drinking water for our guests.

Wakulla Beach is a short 5-10 minute walk away.

Strictly a non-smoking property.

NOTE - Our home employs a Nest doorbell for security.

Property manager

Danielle Dzurik
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly a non-smoking property, inside & outside

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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 activities can be experienced at Wildwood Golf Club and Bayside Marina. Medart Park and Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum are also worth visiting. 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

  • Wildwood Golf Club - 19 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Wakulla Springs State Park - 24 min drive - 18.9 km
  • St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge - 25 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Shell Point Beach - 31 min drive - 21.8 km
  • St. Marks Lighthouse - 40 min drive - 31.9 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spring Creek Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Cooter Stew Cafe - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Seineyard at Wildwood - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Cafe at the River - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Shack - a Coffee Boutique - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Cottage with Amazing Gulf Views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

Where is Coastal Cottage with Amazing Gulf Views! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park, Wildwood Golf Club and Medart Park. Wakulla Springs State Park and Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 63 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Del C.

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

Wakulla Beach...WOW!

We loved our stay, very quiet and serene and didnt want to leave, beautiful back porch views, and a 5 min walk to the beach. I love the wildness of the surrounding vegetation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent, Jenny and Heather B.

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

Beautiful beach house

This was a wonderful vacation. Our hosts were very nice and generous to us. This was a perfect place for nature viewing and dog friendly. We cannot say enough about how great this place is.Thank you, Brent and Jenny B.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Beautiful

Had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

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

Wonderful Place

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

rachel r.

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

Unique experience in natural surroundings

It was easy to make ourselves feel at home: the right size for the 2 of us to include dining, living, bedroom(s), bathroom, kitchen, porch. Lots of natural light, good heating system, plenty of water supplied. Location private and nearby all outdoor interests we had: biking, walking, touring small coastal towns. What a thrill and privilege to experience the "real FL" in such a location as this.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leandra B.

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

Dark skies and quiet location

Beautiful location. It was so quiet and the sky was really dark at night - perfect for astrophotography. We also liked that it was close to Saint Marks and Wakulla Springs. The old house is very charming, and the big south facing back porch was wonderful. The communication with the owner/manager was great. We highly recommend this place if you are in the area
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

One of a kind

We consider ourselves wry fortunate to have
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen E.

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

Exactly as advertised

Beautiful historic beach house overlooking the salt marsh, could have spent days on the beautiful south facing screened porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

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

Perfect getaway

This adorable property is just what I was looking for to spend a day away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Beautiful view with a short walk to the bay made sure me and my black lab had the perfect experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great stay

We found it very nice and full of nature
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi F.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Lovely mid week retreat. Property was exactly as described. I’ll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittny K.

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

Old Florida

My husband and I spent our 15th anniversary here for several days. We were looking for a remote place, quiet, and with great views. This place delivered and Danielle was available to answer my questions ahead of time and during the visit. Great host! We loved the porch, the antiques that filled the house, the marsh views, the scenery as we drove in and out on the road, and being so close to Wakulla beach. If you want the most privacy, we recommend going mid week. On Friday and Saturday night the road tends to be a place for locals to ride and there can be several cars going by. We worried about our truck and supplies being so close to the road but no issues. Loved all the conveniences, including washer and dryer. Good spot to get out and explore. We visited St Marks, Shell Point, Alligator Point, Panacea, Crawfordville, and Apalachicola during our stay. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis H.

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

Private and Quiet

The communication with the property manager was great and she was really helpful and prompt. Check in was easy and she gave us a lot of good information about the area. The house itself was in good shape and had everything we needed. It was very private, away from any other homes in the area and it was also nice and quiet - just what we wanted. The proximity to the beach was also nice - about a 5 minute walk. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

This is the real Florida

This location is unbeatable. I have stayed in many places in this area and this is the best location possible. Quiet, wildlife, masses of stars. The cottage has lots of lovely art and antiques. Don't forget to appreciate those floors! It was hard to leave the porch. It's such a great place to unwind and rest. For all the Floridians; the AC works great! We liked the "salty" showers and appreciated the filtered water for drinking. Great communication from the host. If you want the real Florida, this is it.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C., Atlanta, GA

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

Beautiful house and location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage over the Christmas holidays. The front porch was our primary hang out location, watching the marsh and the Gulf. After a particularly heavy rain and high tide we were able to observe egrets, herons, otters and deer on and around the property. Wakulla Beach (more of a boat launch) is a short walk away. The house itself is very well furnished with provided filtered water and comfortable bedrooms and really nice older furniture, just a relaxing place to be We cooked several meals there and found everything we needed in the kitchen. Internet and TV worked as expected for nightly movies. The road going out is a bit rough but we made it in a Honda Civic and the worst place on the road was repaired within a day, just take your time if you're not in a large truck. Danielle was very helpful when we had questions. We look forward to another visit here.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely house & Setting with some drawbacks

This place would be a dream house if the water system was better and if the entrance gate area was above water in heavy rain. It is a fine house, beautifully furnished and well equipped. But the nonpotable salty water was a surprise, and wading through 2" of water to our car several times was unpleasant.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

A. C.

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

Great stay

The place was exactly as described. Clean and cozy. The beds were really comfy! The view was really cool too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

BobbieJo S.

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

Glorious location

Beautiful place and extremely private. I was visited by numerous birds, a bear, hog and alligator. It was amazing. I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin Z.

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

Wakulla Beach cottage

Great property! A wonderful way to experience a little bit of “Old Florida.” The housekeeping was excellent and owners have done a great job of making the cottage very comfortable and were very responsive. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamela C.

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

Relaxing hideaway

This place was amazing and beautifully decorated with antiques. Our dog enjoyed the fully fenced yard and we loved the back porch that overlooked the marsh and bay. The bedrooms had French doors that opened to the porch where we rose to the sunset. We were looking for a relaxing and peaceful couple of days and it was exactly what we had expected. Would return for another trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Devin O., Culver City

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

An Absolute, Otherworldly Paradise

Staying at Wakulla Beach was an absolutely extraordinary experience – one of my favorite vacation rental experiences, via any platform, anywhere, ever. Danielle, to begin with, was a phenomenal and gracious host. She checked in with us multiple times before our arrival to make sure we had everything we needed. and was immanently reachable. All the instructions for the property were totally clear, and available both digitally and in a handbook onsite. A long-time friend and I were road-tripping along the gulf-coast – I'd never seen this part of the country before; I'm from the desert. So imagine the absolute wonder of driving along a bayou road at dusk to a secluded, jungle-like beach that we functionally had all to ourselves. Absolutely wondrous. The house itself contributed to the atmosphere – cosy, rustic, but absolutely clean and modern inside with all the necessities. I felt like we were in a movie. It fulfilled precisely the fantasy we'd imagined of kicking back with some beers and bratwursts, listening to the cicadas as the sun sank below the horizon (this was after we'd gone wading along the beach, watching crabs burrow, in the gorgeous, golden-hour spring air). The beds were delightfully comfortable, and the interior is decorated with antiques and lovely atmospheric touches. But every modern necessity is provided for, right down to a bluetooth speaker (resembling an old-timey radio!) so we could put on some relaxing tunes. I even truly enjoyed the salty shower water – I felt like I was at a spa – and of course an ice-cold fresh water cooler is provided. We had no problem cooking, washing up, or getting online, even though we felt like we were deep in the bayou on the edge of nowhere. An absolutely magical time. This began as just a stop on a road trip, but I would literally consider traveling back to this area just to vacation at this place. Stay here, especially if this is the vibe you're seeking. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

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

Peaceful

Lovely, comfortable property with a wonderful screened porch overlooking the marsh and the bay. This is our third visit and we always enjoy ourselves and appreciate the break from urban life.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G.

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

exactly as advertised

quiet, peaceful and comfortable home and the host was very responsive and flexible. the screened porch is basically where we spent our time, highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Madison S.

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

Wakulla Beach getaway

Always wanted to stay down in this area, it’s the perfect getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. We did a fishing charter the first day and caught plenty of trout and redfish for our dinners. The house is wonderful inside but the screened in porch tops it all. Short walk to the beach and great stars every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanne R.

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

Wonderful escape

We had an amazing time in this awesome little slice of old Florida. The cottage is wonderful, that back porch is where we spent most of out time. What a perfect escape. The kitchen is so well equipped and enjoyed relaxing and preparing dinner in. We loved our stay and so did our little dog Dilly, she really enjoyed the fenced in yard too.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Danielle Dzurik

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