Title: Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock. Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony ![Sun-loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60290000/60283800/60283751/a9cc841d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60290000/60283800/60283751/75f65461.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60290000/60283800/60283751/c200dac7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60290000/60283800/60283751/c57af6d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60290000/60283800/60283751/8bacb504.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the tranquil charm of Oyster Bay at this 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home. Unwind in the master suite's jaccuzzi tub or enjoy coffee from its coffee bar. The property features two kayaks and canoes, a private dock for boat tie-ups, and plenty of outdoor space with screened-in porches on two levels. 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace ## 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. ### Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock. RENOVATED AND UPDATED MAY 2025, It's easy to relax at this Canal-front house in Oyster Bay, Florida. We have 2 kayaks and 2 canoes so you can paddle to the open gulf only 1/4 mile away or just fish off the dock. There are 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Sleeps 8, the 4th bedroom has queen bed. Main bedroom has jacuzzi-tub, dual shower, coffee bar, screened-in porch. Tie your boat right to our dock. Boat ramp 1/4 mi. away. Game room has air hockey, foosball and pingpong. Visit nearby beaches. PET POLICY: —we allow ONE small to medium sized pet (10 to 40 lbs), though we will make an exception for: one (1) quiet, well-behaved larger sized pet over 40lbs. or two (2) small pets under 20lbs. two (2) quiet, well-behaved larger sized pets over 40lbs. Must email in advance for approval for any pets over 40lbs. There is a standard $100 pet fee for each pet. 3 (or 4) bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 5 beds. New AC/HVAC system. Master Bathroom Jacuzzi-garden tub. Dual showers, coffee bar. Two kayaks and two canoe, with all paddles and life-jackets. Boat Dock for your boat, boat trailer parking across street. 1000sq. ft of Deck, screened porches and Florida Room, Game room with Ping Pong table, Foosball table, air hockey table, corn hole game, full-sized video arcade. Beach chairs for six and beach umbrella, propane grill with grilling utensils, Charcoal grill, firepit. Home office with dedicated workspace for remote work--adjustable desk, ergonomic chair, power strip. The "Oyster Bay House" is an ideal place to relax and recharge. Boat dock in your backyard. Put in at a public boat ramp only 1/4 mile away by canal, then tie up at our dock. House sleeps up to 8 adults. Xfinity internet with high-speed linksys router. Lots of decks space in front and back with lounge chairs. Game room with ping pong, air hockey and foosball, and board games for kids (monopoly, game of life, chutes and ladders, jenga tower) plus decks of cards for poker. Fully stocked kitchen. Big family room and florida room. Several beaches in the area, just a short drive. We have beach chairs and umbrella. Bring a boat and tie up at our dock and be in the gulf waters in 2 minutes. St.marks lighthouse only 20minutes , Panacea marine aquarium only 20minutes, Hike the national forests and explore. \----------------------------------------------------- Upon booking, guests are provided with a house information guide with descriptions of the home, ammenities, owner's contact information and suggestions for places to go and things to do. \------------------------------------------------------ PLACES TO EAT: Crawfordville and Panacea are the closest: Riverside Café—St.Marks (15 miles/20 minutes) waterfront dining on the St.Marks River Strait from the Sea Seafood Restaurant—Crawfordville (12 miles/19 minutes) Ming Tree Garden Chinese Restaurant—Crawfordville (12 miles/ 17 minutes) BW’s Grill American Fare—Crawfordville (12 miles/19 minutes) Angelos Seafood Restaurant—Panacea (16 miles/23 minutes) El Jalisco Mexican Restaurant—Crawfordville (14 miles/21 minutes) Papa Johns Pizza—Crawfordville (14 miles/20 minutes) Poseys Oyster Bar—Panacea (12 miles/17 minutes) more of a bar, than a restaurant. Several other local restaurants and eateries in Crawfordville (14 miles/20 minutes) The Lodge at Wakulla Springs has great food in a great setting. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 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. - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - In-room accessibility - Smooth flooring in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the bay - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Boat - Foosball table - Kayak - Table tennis - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Unit size: 2,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107300000/107292300/107292244/ffd1781f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dragonfly on the Canal Crawfordville - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 33 reviews £254 includes taxes & fees 3 Nov - 4 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-03&endDate=2025-11-04&selected=107292244&PinnedHotelID=107292244&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/40000000/39070000/39060400/39060377/434a4439.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bay, Beach, Pool, Fishing, Golf Cart! 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20 Note from host: to schedule an "Event" please contact us Long-term renters welcome 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as 4 Bedroom 3 Bath OysterBay on Canal with Boat Dock 4 Bedroom 3 Bath House at Oysterbay on Canal With Boat Dock ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C30.06970%2C-84.30456&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HYbRUtpQXrbj7yQ1wSod0J7su3Y=) Crawfordville, FL #### What's nearby - Shell Point Beach - 7 min drive - 2.2 miles - Wildwood Golf Club - 19 min drive - 12.1 miles - Wakulla Springs State Park - 23 min drive - 11.7 miles - Mashes Sand Beach - 42 min drive - 25.2 miles - St. Marks Lighthouse - 57 min drive - 34.0 miles #### Getting around - Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 47 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Trident - ‬25 min drive - ‪Circle K - ‬16 min drive - ‪The Seineyard at Wildwoodd - ‬14 min drive - ‪Hamaknockers BBQ - ‬17 min drive - ‪Salty Donkey - ‬25 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock.? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock. located? > This family-friendly Crawfordville holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Shell Point Beach, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Medart Park and Wakulla Springs State Park. Little Lake Ellen and Apalachicola National Forest are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Big Canal-front house, kayaks, canoes, game room, fish right from the dock. Reviews 9.2 ### Wonderful 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 26 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 9.2/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn W. 20 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### My kind of Florida Wonderful stay in this beautiful area. House was spacious and comfortable. Kitchen has everything you need. Outside screened in porch was our favorite spot. Everything was operational. Did not miss the cable TV. Was a restful place to return to after nature walking all day. ##### Lynn W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### michael s. 15 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great stay nice place to stay ##### michael s. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura B. 8 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway This older coastal home was a wonderful getaway for my husband and I. We enjoyed the quiet peaceful atmosphere. We loved sitting on the porch and watching the nature all around us. We decided this is definitely going to be a new tradition for the holidays and would love to go back to this beautiful place. ##### Laura B. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James 15 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We were evacuated for Milton, so huddled in place. All amenities worked as needed. We would rent again as this location is quiet and accessible. ##### James Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila C. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family vacation home Amazing... plenty of room loved the master bed and bathroom loved st marks light house shell island was right around the corner.and fishing in back yard ##### Sheila C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Luke E. 6 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very enjoyable stay House was well equipped and host was very helpful. Real old Florida experience. Will stay there again ##### Luke E. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Greg B. 10 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing paradise Great location for fishing! Beautiful area and super nice neighbors! ##### Greg B. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doreen H. 19 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Boat Friendly! Our family scallop trip was great. Location was perfect. The house has character and a lot of entertainment. ##### Doreen H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gary H. 5 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Hideaway Perfect place to stay. Can relax right at the house with lots of games to play and porches to relax. Or just a quick ride over to the beach and loading ramps. ##### Gary H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lindsay M. 18 Oct 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lindsay We really enjoyed our stay at oyster bay. Great location. The house has all amenities needed for a great get away. We would highly recommend. ##### Lindsay M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark C. 28 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Manager's Retreat House was perfect for a few Managers of a local company to get together to do a little fishing and eat great food. House accommodated all our needs with a little "Old Florida Feel". ##### Mark C. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### George S. 10 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient Holiday House Nice for extra members of the family to avoid overcrowding. Enjoyed the games. ##### George S. Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lance K. 11 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing Trip with Family Good ##### Lance K. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### mary h. 30 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location House was plenty big enough for the 8 of us. Minutes to the open water via car or boat. Very relaxing. Having the boat dock at the house was nice. ##### mary h. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022 ### 2/10 Terrible #### doug h. 12 Apr 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy #### Sadly, not a good experience As a previous owner of 4 VRBO properties, I am hesitant to give anyone a less than positive review. I will say that my conversations with the owner were pleasant and he gave me good advice about the area. The house though is in pretty bad shape. Many doors won’t close properly, the screens and shades on the porch are in tatters, many light bulbs are out, the remains of the gas grill are held up by a bench and a board. The small dock is only accessible at high tide. There are safety concerns with nails sticking through the handrail on the front porch and loose boards on the dock. Many small irritants like a tv remote missing the volume control, no stopper in the bathroom sink, and broken shelves in the refrigerator added to the overall negative impression of the rental experience. ##### doug h. Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessie S. 16 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great house There was way more to do in this town than we expected--if you like the outdoors. It was a nice open house with a local area to convene in at the end of the day and watch a show. Property owners nice, informative, and low key. ##### Jessie S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mindi T. 30 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious and peaceful The house and location were ideal for our large blended family. Enough room for our five kids to spread out and plenty to keep them occupied. Plus, the master suite was a nice sanctuary for me and my husband. I spent time each morning reading on the screened porch off the master - so peaceful! Definitely recommend this house! ##### Mindi T. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Lauren M. 28 Nov 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun for the family This property is great for a family! The game room was fun for our kids ages 5-9 and adults too. We enjoyed the fire pit and fishing off the dock. We caught a few whiting. It is great because you don't feel obligated to keep everything clean or perfect. It feels lived in which is great for big families. ##### Lauren M. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe P. 22 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in a great place! Fantastic Owners Only way this house didn't meet the description, is that it was WAY bigger and more spacious than we thought. Had a great time, house was very clean. Owner had very detailed instructions and suggestions for us, which are very important due to the remote nature of the community this house is in. Very peaceful and a wonderful slice of "old Florida" ##### Joe P. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James H., Shelby, North Carolina 2 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Getaway Pure relaxation at the house. Friendly neighbor helped me navigate the bay !! Everything thing we wanted to do was available at our pace. The whole family- working X-gens w/ fresh college grads and one soon to be. We had room. Enjoyed the Florida room. Everything was Great ! ##### James H. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shane H., Brookfield 6 Apr 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Old Florida Do rent IF: you like old Florida, great local restaurants, fishing, FSU football, boating (powered, canoe, and kayaks), plenty of space, reasonably well-supplied kitchen, and a common sense price. Do NOT rent IF: you are going for sandy beaches on blue water, like 20 something night life, like touristy areas and convenient shopping for souvenirs. We had a great time, spent an entire weekend fishing and enjoying the area (we'll retire here). Note that the house is very serviceable and a great place to hang your hat, it is not opulent or fancy but it is clean and enjoyable. GREAT VALUE! ##### Shane H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Jennifer M. 4 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family house We enjoyed the large space with lots of room so the family could sit and talk or play games. It gave us plenty of space to be together but also break apart into smaller groups of people out on a screened in porch or game room. The listing for the Oyster Bay house is accurate. I didn't notice the spiral staircase leading to the master bedroom on the second floor in the pictures or listing and that was a bit problematic with all the stuff an 8 month old requires to get carried up there. It was the largest bedroom and the only one big enough for the pack and play to fit in. ##### Jennifer M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 4/10 Poor #### Bryan F. 15 Jan 2021 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Nice location - Unclean home The location of this property has a lot going for it. The house overlooks a canal where pelicans and various water fowl are a daily treat to watch. It is pretty quiet and located in a semi-remote area. We were able to put our kayaks in the canal from the back yard and paddle out to the gulf. The spacious house, an older dated home that had suffered hurricane damage, has potential, but was not ready to be rented. It needs a lot of work and basic cleanliness was a major area of neglect. When we arrived we discovered mouse droppings in almost every kitchen drawer and cabinet. We spent several hours cleaning and sanitizing them and washing everything in them. (Throughout the week mouse droppings were discovered in other areas of the home also.) The floors needed swept and mopped. The blind in the kitchen was splattered and soiled. Some of the furniture had significant grimy areas. Several days into our stay, an odor from the sewer drain behind the washing machine began permeating the house and continued throughout the remainder of our time. (Opening the doors to air out the house helped.) There was mold growing in a bathroom cabinet due to an active leak from the shutoff valve. (The leak had a pan under it, so someone knew about it.) There are also many construction “projects” around this house that were started but have yet to be completed, as well as a few safety issues that need addressed including loose wires hanging down into the toaster and an outlet sticking out from the kitchen wall. Although it is evident that significant work has been done inside and outside the home to repair the hurricane damage, the inside is still unclean and unfinished. ##### Bryan F. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. 9 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long weekend getaway Great location . A much needed getaway since our “week” vacay was scheduled during the week the hurricane hit our town 😳 anyway we had a great time, caught lots of redfish and enjoyed nearby restaurants. If you are in the area give The Trident a try. It was really good 👍 House well equipped, nice dock and boat ramp close by . Great host .. thank you 😊 ##### Amy W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Cameron J. 22 Feb 2023 Liked: Location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Outdated Property The property fees are outrageous. The nightly rate was fair but the fees totaled more than 50% of the rental! The home is terribly dated and not well kept. The nearest grocery store is 25 minutes away. If you are going to this area then I recommend staying on the Wakulla river instead. This property has some games - an arcade game which is very very slow - no one will enjoy playing on it when their smart phone is handy. The game room is so tiny that you cannot really play ping pong or foosball. The airhockey table does not have enough air to keep the puck up. The grill is unusable. Three of the beds are uncomfortable, the room with two twin beds is too tiny for 2 people and there is no way to charge your phone in that room. Overall - it was great in the 80s but now it is simply overpriced and inconvenient. ##### Cameron J. 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