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Cozy Cottage with private yard /pet friendly

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Exterior
Living area
Living area
Living area

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Lanark Village, FL
  • St. James Bay Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Carrabelle Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Alligator Point Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Cozy Cottage with private yard /pet friendly

One bedroom end unit home in Lanark Village. Tranquil and private, with large wooded fenced in yard. Backs up to National Forest, abundance of wildlife in the area. Units were built in the 30’s. Clean and quaint, but no Ritz Carlton. Boat access, Marina is only a walk away, Fish off the dock at the local Marina. Golf 2 miles away at St James Bay, 18 holes championship Audubon course and amenities.
Carrabelle town is 5 mi, Historic Apalachicola 22 mi and Wakulla Springs 20 mi. Summer : hot, humid, bugs, ants Winter: can get very cold. Explore the forgotten Coast, we like to call it glamourized camping!

Property manager

Jennifer Swenning
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, German, Italian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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 less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please * keep door bell blink camera for outdoor on * close windows before checking out *leave keys in the lock box when checking out
Waste One Trash service Mondays or Tuesdays Don‘t leave food outside, there is active wildlife in the area

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

About the area

Lanark Village

Located in Lanark Village, this holiday home is near the beach. St. James Bay Golf Club and Bayside Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ochlockonee River State Park and Bald Point State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lanark Village, FL

What's nearby

  • Island View Park - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • St. James Bay Golf Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Carrabelle Beach - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Crooked River Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Alligator Point Beach - 15 min drive - 19.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Harry's Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Carrabelle Junction - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Crooked River Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hog Wild Bar-B-Q - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Marine Street Grill - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage with private yard /pet friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage with private yard /pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage with private yard /pet friendly?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage with private yard /pet friendly located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from St. James Bay Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Island View Park and Carrabelle History Museum. FSU Coastal & Marine Lab and Carrabelle Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

7.8

Good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

7.2/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janie W.

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

Quite little neighborhood

Cute quite little space with everything we needed for a few days stay. Check in and host were great. Fenced in yard was good for our beagle to roam around. We would stay again when coming back to that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Terese T.

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

Quiet, no-frills slice of “Old Florida”

Pet friendly, easy access.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Clet K.

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

Horrible

Arrived late at night, extremely hard to find the house. Lock box for keys would not open. Finally(after an hour )got it open with a screwdriver because someone had not put the keys in correctly and it was jammed. Walked in and were flabbergasted at how inaccurate the listing was. In our opinion not clean, smelled like mildew, the bed was basically on the floor with a piece of wood trim around it that made it extremely uncomfortable, the bathroom was so small it was almost impossible to move around. The driveway in was poorly marked and extremely tight to navigate in our truck. I would say the owner is a marketing genius, because the only accurate thing about the listing was the picture of the living room that was the nicest cleanest room in the house. I have had poor VRVO experiences before but this one topped them all. I will never stay here again and would advise anyone I personally know not to either.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

As described

This place was exactly as described. Definitely, not the Ritz Carlton, but perfect for a few nights to check out the sites in the area. The neighborhood seemed to be pretty safe and quiet. The shower is definitely a big step up to get into. Spacious yard for the pups to enjoy and well lit. The only complaint I would have is the difficulty of opening the fence entrance into the yard. Otherwise, would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dalton H.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in

Decent stay for the money

The property was mostly as described. It was very hard to get into the yard as the “road” was very narrow. We had to turn the gas on to have hot water and a gas tech ended up having to come bleed the gas lines at the water heater the next day so we could take showers. Also the a/c stays turned off so it was very hot and muggy the first night. Lastly the coffee pot was never cleaned out and had mold growing so we were not able to have coffee. Other than that the property was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Charlotte M.

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

Summer vacation

The cottage was very clean, just what we needed, local people were so nice. Must visit the museums and get the details of the history. Outside could use some tidying
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mathew S.

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

A quiet place to write and relax

I'd stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

perfect little place to stay for work or play

plenty of space to park was a huge plus for me! The people in the village are really cool and informational. The buildings in the area have alot of history from the 1940's military base that existed in the area. quiet and relaxing just how i like it when im working in the area!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Cheryl S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Do Not Stay Here

This rental was not what was represented in thebe photos. The shower was tiny and had a high lip to step over. The bed was on the ground inside a frame. My husband has had 7 knee replacements and could not step into shower or get up from bed. The coffee pot was filthy as was the toaster oven so we knew we couldn’t cook. We stayed one night and immediately contacted the hosts who said to contact VRBO. We will continue to fight for a refund.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities
The property was quiet and clean except the stove and toaster oven were in poor condition and we didn't try to use them, also the AC units were not very clean. The bathroom was tiny but functional. It was ok but small and rustic.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny S.

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

Lanark Village

Enjoyed our stay. Place was perfect for us. Fur babies loved the fenced in yard.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

paul c.

Liked: Check-in

ok

the price is right
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

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

Lanark Village, Carrabelle, FL

Cozy, quaint one bdrm in historic Camp Gordon Johnston area. (Lanark Village, FL) It was perfect for our stay with our dog. Private yard for your dog, and parking. Friendly neighbors!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H., Hartford, Alabama USA

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

Sister Getaway

This was my first time to stay in this unit at Lanark Village. It was a spacious 1 bedroom/1 bath, with a small back porch and fenced in yard. My pups loved running around the yard. My Sister stayed in a different unit with her dog, which was a 5 minute walk. This was her 1st time to stay in the area, so I showed her around. In parking in the yard, there are pine trees which the host mentions and tells of a free parking lot around the area. I parked in the yard and have pine tar on my vehicle. No big deal to me, but might be to some folks. There is such wonderful history, in this old Florida community. I would definitely visit again! Thanks for the hospitality!!😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Derek D.

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

Need to revise listing

To start off the house was dirty, no toilet paper, the bathroom smells of mold. The listing stated the couch was a futon, it was not so my daughter had to sleep on a couch for the week. There is no garbage service at the house and the answer they gave me on what to do with the trash was to take it to the dumpster at the hardware store in town (which is a private dumpster)! The kitchen sink takes hours to drain after you do dishes and only a few of the burners work on the stove. There were still toothbrushes on the sink from previous guests when we arrived, and none of the doors will close and latch including the bathroom and main entry door. With a little maintenance and cleaning it could be a nice place to stay especially for the price.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Golfer's paradise

We came to town with the intention of moving to Florida. After staying at this house, we decided that we loved the location, neighbors, and overall vibe of the place, we bought a house 3 blocks away! We closed 3 weeks after coming to town and are very happy to be here! Thank you, Jennifer!!
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Swenning

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We are Jennifer and Richard Swenning, professional figure skaters and coaches. This property has been in our family since WWII. We have lived and worked all over the world, in the most pristine places, yet Lanark Village is our special place. We love the amazing nature, the beaches and the amazing wildlife. It is still untouched from commercial tourism, yet has so much to offer. Golf, fishing, shopping the local stores, we hope you will enjoy your time here and our little home as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

The property is one of the few properties with a large fenced in yard. Very private, perfect for your dog to run around, very private.
If you are looking for the Ritz Carlton, this is not the place for you. If you enjoy nature and the simple life with a few imperfections, then this is the place for you and you
will discover the most amazing starry skies.
1 Bedroom Unit
Florida Room
Living Room
Kitchen
2 burner Gas Stove/Water Heater

Parking Available on Site
Heat is Radiated
AC is Wall Unit / has a humming sound
Temperature Mild in Winters
Hot Summers
Beautiful Wooded lot

What makes this property unique

We love dogs, bring your pup along. Very private, big fenced in yard.

Bring your fishing poles and enjoy the local dock.

Shed has tools and yard maintenance items.

Florida Black Bear habitat
Lighted entry with Motion detectors
Uneven pavers
Two Sun Decks and outdoor sitting areas.
Fire station walking distance
VFW walking Distance
Lanark Market Walking Distance
Lanark Marina Walking distance

Languages:

English, French, German, Italian

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