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Unique, beautiful River Front Property w/canoeing, kayaking and wildlife viewing

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Guest House window seat for relaxing, reading, viewing the river
Guest House porch facing the river view
Welcome To Our Backyard on the Choctawhatchee River!
Guest house kitchen and dining area
Master Bedroom Queen Bed

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bruce, FL
  • EBRO Greyhound Park
    13 min drive
  • Rosemary Beach
    41 min drive
  • Alys Beach
    44 min drive
  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)
    33 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Unique, beautiful River Front Property w/canoeing, kayaking and wildlife viewing

Choctaw Lodge Retreat has much to offer guests including bird watching, nature photography, swamp tours, fishing, boating, canoeing, kayaking, swimming in natural springs and much more in an area relatively unknown to most people. The lodge offers massage therapy, yoga classes and fitness classes. A gourmet breakfast is served every morning in the main lodge. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the most pristine area of Florida on the Choctawhatchee River and yet you are just a short 30 minute drive to the Florida panhandle's most beautiful beaches in Panama City Beach or Destin/Seaside Beach areas.

We are also available for special events including weddings, from property availability to planning your entire event. Other special events such as birthdays and anniversaries are also available.

special events: Choctaw Lodge is a beautiful, private getaway perfect for a romantic wedding. It will be our pleasure to speak with you personally on your future wedding plans. Our staff is here to plan your special day offering a range of services from property only to planning you entire event. Feel free to give us a call for further assistance. We are also available for other special events as well.

Choctaw Lodge Retreat offers many different opportunities for corporate and health weekend or weekly retreats. With a massage therapist, yoga instructor, health and fitness trainer on property, we are able to personally design a very special retreat for you. It is our pleasure to give you a five star experience, whether family, girls weekend out or a romantic get away. We offer many different packages including weddings, birthdays, anniversaries or just a private getaway. We look forward to hearing from you.

Property manager

Kathryn Hardy

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ponce De Leon

Located in Ponce De Leon, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Windswept Dunes Golf Course and Camp Creek Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Pier Park and Central Square. Frank Brown Park and Shipwreck Island Waterpark are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with snorkelling and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
Map
Bruce, FL

What's nearby

  • EBRO Greyhound Park - 13 min drive
  • Pier Park - 34 min drive
  • Carillon Beach - 39 min drive
  • Rosemary Beach - 41 min drive
  • Alys Beach - 44 min drive

Getting around

  • Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bruce Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Washington County Kennel Club - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Ebro Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique, beautiful River Front Property w/canoeing, kayaking and wildlife viewing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique, beautiful River Front Property w/canoeing, kayaking and wildlife viewing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique, beautiful River Front Property w/canoeing, kayaking and wildlife viewing?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique, beautiful River Front Property w/canoeing, kayaking and wildlife viewing located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from EBRO Greyhound Park and 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Windswept Dunes Golf Course. Pier Park and St. Andrews Bay are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Raymond R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful River Location
We loved our stay at this property. It was wonderful to wake up in the midst of a beautiful FLA natural area with the river rolling by. We walked daily on the road and the property was just a short drive to the beach and Destin and Panama Ciry area restaurants. The hosts were so accommodating, holding our mail, taking us for a boat ride on the river, building fires in the firepit and baking the most delicious cookies.
Stayed 45 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fritzi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Perfect start and end to each day!
We (myself & 2 kids and sister & husband) had a FABULOUS time at The Choctaw Lodge! Kathryn and Ron are superb hosts. Ron has a wealth of historical knowledge about the area. The guest house was lovely, homey, comfortable with views of the river from the bedroom, living room and dining room. The Lodge’s grounds are beautiful with greenery along the river. At night, the grounds, trees and buildings light up, giving it a magical feeling. The lodge has an amazing, enormous, comfortable porch to eat scrumptious breakfasts cooked by Kathryn. She is a wonderful chef! Her bread pudding is delicious! Ron took us on an enjoyable boat ride along the river and into the swamp and even had the opportunity to see an alligator! My brother-in-law and kids fished off a deck and caught fish! My son and I kayaked on the river early morning and enjoyed nature. The Lodge has all the amenities! The Lodge is secluded in the woods along the river but easy enough to travel to the beaches. The Lodge is a perfect start and end to the day. We had great fun! We hope to see Kathryn and Ron again in the future! We most HIGHLY recommend the Lodge!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharmontranae M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bryant and Monroe Vacation 6/2021
Hospitality was everything! The complimentary breakfast was homemade and delicious. The property is a 100 overall, comfortable is what we were our entire stay and I can’t wait to retreat with these lovely people again!

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem by the River
The guest house surpassed my expectations. Ron and Kathryn were exceptional hostesses they were very friendly and Kathryn’s breakfast were outstanding. Ron gave us a boat trip showing us the the River and gave us tips on Kayaking. The location was great since it is between Panama City and Destin. After visiting both beaches we still had time for a campfire each night by the river. We will definitely come back. Thank you Ron and Kathryn for an unforgettable experience at your retreat lodge.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
R and R
Beautiful surroundings for a few days of R and R. Choctaw Lodge is very peaceful and hosts Kathryn and Ron are very helpful and accommodating. Boat tour of the river and delicious breakfasts were highlights!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing retreat
This property is in a great location and was the relaxing escape we needed! It was very clean and felt like home the minute we arrived. Ron and Kathryn were fantastic hosts. They gave so many great recommendations to help make our stay memorable. Kathryn is a fantastic cook, and it was amazing to have a wonderful breakfast waiting for us each morning. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful away from crowds
This place is amazing. The property and home is beautiful and done up well. The breakfast was the best. Can't wait to come again and stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Road Less Traveled
While looking for a different experience close to the beach I found this listing, I book reservations on the pictures and ratings but did not read the entire description of listing right away. I was alittle hesitant when I realized it was a B&B. I am so happy we went, it was AMAZING. I can not put into words how much we loved our stay. The food, accommodations, beautifully landscaped grounds and host were all so welcoming. I absolutely recommend anyone that loves nature and relaxation to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ben C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous and wonderful hosts
Absolutely gorgeous getaway, friendly and gracious hosts, beautiful nature, and the decor in the house was wonderful. Unfortunately the internet was very limited unless you were on Verizon. Fortunately the host went out of their way to brainstorm multiple solutions until we found one that worked and they offered me a stay at another property well equipped to meet all my needs.
Stayed 15 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Warren S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
The property and hosts were top notch! The pics on VRBO look nice but it's even nicer live. Ron and Kathryn were always there if you needed anything. Ron got the fire started in the pit every night when we were there and was even there when we had some boat troubles and helped with the launch of the boat. Kathryn makes the best breakfast I think I've ever had. Everything was awesome that she prepared but the Brandy bread pudding and the cheesy hashbrowns were so good it was hard to stop eating. She was even kind enough to send some leftover Brandy bread pudding home with us. We also weren't able to get there for our first night and they gave us credit for our next stay which I was not expecting. I could go on and on but i'll stop here. I can't wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Notch
This was a wonderful stay for myself, my husband, my kids and my brother in law. Kathryn and Ron made sure we were welcomed and felt at home from the minute we arrived. They missed no detail! I purposely chose this place because it was located half an hour to the springs (Morrison and Cypres) and half an hour to the beach, but secluded and away from the tourist crowd. Being on the river was very nice, my son loves to fish and he was welcome to do so anytime, we also took the kayaks out for a trip to some of the lakes off the river. The landscaping and grounds of this lodge were magnificent and we almost hated to leave to go to the springs. We wish we would have had more time to just sit around the lodge and enjoy the grounds. This place was SUPER clean! Kathryn hit a home run with all of us (which is hard to do with my crew) for breakfast. All the little touches just made this a wonderful experience. My daughter said she wished she had more time to talk with Mrs. Kathryn, my son left his note to Kathryn and Ron in the guest book and said he wanted to bring his wife and kids back one day. Just great!

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best long weekend ever !
Our family had a wonderful weekend staying on the river. Everything was perfect especially Ron’s boat ride and Kathryn’s breakfast. The cabin was beautiful and relaxing. We enjoyed all of the games and scenery so much that we stayed way past our check out time. We can’t wait to come back again and will also try it this winter for a different experience. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kim J., Oklahoma

Comfortable, relaxing home away from home!
We never want to leave our river house! We love this place and the owners are the most hospitable people that you will ever meet. You can play on the river or go into town (PCB), which is around a 30 min drive. When you are tired and want to retreat away from the busy beaches this place is like no other. You are right on the river surrounded by peace & quiet, with lots of wildlife to enjoy- day or night. You are close enough to drive to the Destin area also, spend the day and come back & to the serenity of the river.

About the host

Hosted by Kathryn Hardy

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Languages:

English
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