Title: Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000420713&destination=Altha%2C+Florida%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=124344577&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access ## Photo gallery for Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access ![Terrace/patio - Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access (Altha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124350000/124344600/124344577/168eae9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access (Altha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124350000/124344600/124344577/869461f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access (Altha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124350000/124344600/124344577/41b028a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access (Altha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124350000/124344600/124344577/908a51fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access (Altha)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124350000/124344600/124344577/d385241d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning £160 includes taxes & fees 23 Mar - 24 Mar ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access Escape to a one-of-a-kind luxury shipping container home tucked deep in the woods of Altha, Florida. Surrounded by natural ponds and nearby Kali natural springs, this private retreat blends modern design with nature. Sleeps up to 6 guests and features high-end finishes, a fully equipped space, and an EV charging station. Conveniently located 35 minutes from Panama City and 1 hour from Tallahassee, it’s the perfect mix of seclusion, comfort, and access to adventure. OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES \- FLORIDA CAVERNS STATE PARK - 30 MINUTES \- TORREYA STATE PARK - 45 MINUTES \- NORTH FLORIDA MOTORPLEX - 10 MINUTES \- PANAMA CITY BEACH - 50 MINUTES \- CHIPOLA RIVER - 25 MINUTES ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Electric car charging station on site - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Hardwood flooring in public areas - In-room accessibility - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Electric car charging station - Garden ## Similar properties ![Double Room, Multiple Beds, Kitchen, Beach View | View from room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22570000/22564000/22563957/02a47684.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Flamingo Hotel and Tower Panama City Beach - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Altha is home to this holiday home. Battle of Marianna Monument and John Russ House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola National Forest and Compass Lake. [Visit our Altha travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Altha.dx3000420713) [View more Holiday homes in Altha](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Altha-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000420713-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=30.502035,-85.30382&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yheyDz%7BsgO%3FQ%3FS%40Q%3FQ%40Q%3FO%40S%40QBQ%40Q%40OBSBQ%40OBQDQBQBODQBQDODQDODODQFODOFODQFMFOFMFOHOFMHOHOFKHMHOHMJMHKHMJMHKJKJKJKJKJIJKJKJILKJILIJILGLILILGJGNGLGLGLELGLENGLENCLENELENCLANENANCLANCNANALANAN%3FN%3FNAN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBN%40NDL%40NBNDLDLDNBLDNFLDLFLDNFLFLFJFNFJHLHLFJJLFJHLJJHJJJJJHJJJJJJJJHJJLHLJJHLHLHNHLFJHNHNFLHNFNFLFNFLDPFNFNDNDPDNDNDPDNBPDPBNDPBPBP%40NBPBR%40NBP%40P%40P%40R%3FN%40P%40P%3FP%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FPAPAR%3FNAPAPAPCRANCPCPAPCPCNEPCPEPCNEPENENEPENEPGLGPENGNGLGNGNILGNILINGLILILILILKJILKLIJKJKJKJKLKHKJKHKJMHKHMHKHMHMFKHOHKDMHMFOFMDMDMDOFMDODMDMBODOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAOAM%3FOAOCOAMCOAOCOCMCOCMEOCMEOEMEOGMEMEMEMGMGOIKEMIMIMGMIKGMKKIMIKKKIKKKIKMKKKKKKIKKMIMIKKMIMIMIMGMIOIMGOIMGOGOGMGOEOGQEMGQEOEQEOEOEQCOEQCQCQEOCQAQCQCQAOASCQAQAQ%3FOAS%3FQAQ%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Oxiv-5tUvdwTIXC1_BN_YoBHc5E=) Altha, FL ### What's nearby - ![Caverns in the little town of Mariana, FL](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128485/0b0fbd45-564c-44b1-8aca-0060df0c9eba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Florida Caverns State Park 46 min drive \- 37.4 miles - ![Beautiful water with reflection and florida forest in Blue Spring State Park. Wintering place manotee. View of the river with warm thermal water, rich natural beauty, rich history ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248634420763635/ccc8ee7d-bea3-4e0d-977c-0412bbfea4e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Blue Springs State Recreation Area And Park 49 min drive \- 38.2 miles - ![waterfall Falling Waters State Park green foliage limestone](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128481/fa2802b2-5e77-4d80-97a9-db7d949a2947.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Falling Waters State Park 52 min drive \- 37.7 miles - Chipola River 21 min drive \- 13.0 miles - Compass Lake 21 min drive \- 13.1 miles ### Getting around - Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) 71 min drive ### Restaurants - midgets lounge 20 min drive - D.J.'s car 16 min drive - Bakpao alao 19 min drive - Breakaway Dragway 16 min drive - midgets lounge 16 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access? ### How much is parking at Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access? ### What time is check-in at Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access? ### What time is check-out at Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access? ### Where is Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Palo Alto Luxury Retreat / Serene Nature Escape Near Trails & Downtown Access Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melissa D. 11 Feb 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We were excited to stay in a container home and were not disappointed! Nice and quiet area. House was very clean. ##### Melissa D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 ---