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Rustic Retreat on Paradise

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Exterior
2 slip electric boat dock on lake seminole with private boat launch
free for your use!
Input your boat here
Sport court

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Donalsonville, GA
  • Lake Seminole
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Seminole State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Three Rivers State Park
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Bainbridge, GA (BGE-Decatur County Industrial Air Park)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Rustic Retreat on Paradise

Discover your quiet escape on Lake Seminole with our rustic, fisherman's cabin!
-Directly on Lake Seminole with private boat launch and 2 electric boat slips.
-Enjoy the 14 ft john boat as well as 2 open faced kayaks available to you during your stay.
-House is spacious with a rec room, fire place, living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 4 beds, and 1.5 baths.
-Extra sleeping accommodations with a day bed and paper privacy divider
-large fenced in yard making this place dog friendly
-Full hookup available for RVs or campers
-Beautiful fire place that belongs in a castle and fire powered grill on the porch
-Porch supplied with chairs and picnic tables
-fully furnished

Property manager

Tara Schmudlach
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The house is not child proofed
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)
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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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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 first aid kit

About the area

Donalsonville

Donalsonville is home to this holiday home. Seminole State Park and Davis Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pine Hill Plantation and Fairchild State Park.
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Donalsonville, GA

What's nearby

  • Lake Seminole - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Seminole State Park - 10 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Sealeys Island - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Three Rivers State Park - 53 min drive - 58.5 km
  • Florida State Hospital - 65 min drive - 71.1 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Jim's Restaurant at Spring Creek Park Resort - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sunny's Grocery And Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪R Country Cafe & Store - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Faiths To Go - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lynn's by the Lake - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Retreat on Paradise pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Rustic Retreat on Paradise?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Retreat on Paradise?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Retreat on Paradise located?

Situated in Donalsonville, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Seminole and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Seminole State Park. Pine Hill Plantation and Fairchild State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

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

Great place to stay!

We really enjoyed this place. It was quiet, clean, and our teens and dogs loved it. It was a fun place to come and “unplug” and spend some time together. My boys loved fishing on the dock and using the kayaks and seeing turtles and small alligators!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara P.

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

Great Place!

The house is so much larger than we expected! Very open and roomy. The property also has a boat ramp and boat house. The large fenced yard was so great for my 2 dogs. It was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

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

Great clean place

We had a great time at this place. The fishing was good and the house itself is really cool. Lots of older antiques and things that remind me of my childhood. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

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

Great place to stay!

We absolutely loved our time together. The house has plenty of room for everyone to sleep, eat, and mingle comfortably. The lake was beautiful as well. Our family will remember this trip for years to come!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shuronda A.

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

Secluded getaway

Enjoyed our stay, cabin was clean and spacious, loved having access to the boats and kayaks. Will definitely stay again soon! Also, the host, Tara, was very friendly and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Very nice place

Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Sherod H.

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

Nice Location

Love the location. Nice get away if you love the outdoors. One thing could make it better if blinds on all windows where the guess will fell more cover
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph J.

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

Great Stay

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The owner was quick to respond to any correspondence. It appears there are some improvements in the process of being made to the home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

10/10 will definitely be back

10/10 has everything you need and more very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Paradise Found

This was a traditional vintage fish camp that was perfect for our stay. It is right next to Lake Seminole State Park which made a good day trip so the kids could swim. The scenery was perfect and I really enjoyed watching all the birds at the bird feeder. Very quiet and serene
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Great

Love it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Great Place

House was very clean and well stocked. Open floor plan allowed plenty of room for everyone. Yard was mowed and well kept. Quiet neighborhood with lots of wildlife. We will definately be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Stephanie S.

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

Likes and dislikes

Likes: - dock -outdoor fireplace/grill - tin roof (when it rained) - porch -available boat and kayaks - The size of the common area -pool table - kitchen - decent fishing - new fruit trees planted Dislikes: - grass had not been mowed and weeds were knee high - overgrown brush everywhere with snakes. My dog couldn’t run in the fenced in area with fear of him getting bit. - beds were not ready, and the sheets I found were old and stained. Along with the pillows. - dock is leaning and may need repair in the future. This place has a lot of potential, as I see some upgrades y’all are trying to make. It’s like a diamond in the rough. Y’all are fortunate to own such a place. I like clean linens and towels, as that would have made a big difference in our comfort during the stay for little money. The concrete boat landing strip was a saving grace, as we didn’t have to question every step in the tall grass headed to the dock. With the upgrades, we would come back. Thank you for hosting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly J.

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

Great stay

Wonderful time. The yard was perfect for our dogs. The gates kept them in the yard. Endless supply of hot water. Very roomy. Private boat ramp- dock. Saw lots of wildlife. Baby gators along with a few big ones. Great stay would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tara Schmudlach

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Hi there! Me and my family are from snowy Wisconsin. If you can imagine 2 foot deep snow piles, you can see why we move down here to sunny Georgia.

Why they chose this property

It's quiet, peaceful, and has a wild lake that is my dad's favorite to fish and boat upon. Te wildlife is astounding. Tens of turtles popping up, fish swimming by the dock, and multiple little alligators who sun on the downed trees. But I have to say it's the blackbirds that are my favorite, even when they get so loud you can hardly think, and their groups so voluminous, they fan the wind through your hair.

What makes this property unique

A blend of charming history and new updates, this is a great place to relax and detach from the business of life. You get to slow down in nature while still finding the comforts of home. Lake Seminole is truly a one of a kind place.

Languages:

English

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