Place to stay in Crawfordville

Enjoy Wakulla’s hidden treasures!!!🎇 Beaches by day and star gazing by night. Wake to fresh country air ~ enjoy coffee while witnessing amazing sunrises. Visit lighthouses, Wakulla Springs, beaches then devour fresh seafood at local restaurants. Conquer fishing/hiking/biking trails, canoe/kayak in rivers or coastal waters or take short drive to Apalachicola/St George Island. Pets welcome! The space Unique studio/guesthouse provides a “peace” of mind in the country while being close to Coastal fun at the beaches at Bald Point, Alligator Point, Mashes Sands or St. George Island. A short distance from the Florida Capital as well as FSU and FAMU. Property surrounded by nature and breathtaking sunrises-sunsets with the sound of wildlife simply provides a disconnect from the busy city life. Pick fresh fruit when in season-pears-grapes-blueberries-figs. Not to forget any fresh vegetables grown by hosts. The Farm house style Studio is located above a detached carport and has its own private entrance with indoor stairs that lead directly up to a spacious, 500 square ft room including a king size bed, small sitting sofa, dining table with various appliances, writing desk area, bathroom with a large 2 person shower and connecting closet space. No issue with keeping the space as cold or warm as preferred as the studio has its own air conditioner and hot water heater. Enjoy all the hot water preferred. Microwave, air fryer, refrigerator, toaster, hot plate, steamer, blender and kuerig. Blackstone and regular grills available, picnic tables as well as ice (commercial ice maker on property) for a cooler for the beach or trip elsewhere - yes free of charge Cold bottled water, snacks, tea and coffee offered upon arrival. Beach towels, cooler, blankets, provided for guests at no extra cost. Covered parking located right outside the entrance at no charge. Extra covered parking for a boat, kayaks, etc. - free. Enjoy outside sitting area downstairs while having a cup of coffee or tea while watching the sunrise, watching turkeys or the deer that come to visit. Wrap up an evening at the private fire pit while star gazing. If you do want to bring your pets, there is an additional non refundable pet cleaning fee of $ 50 that will be added to your total bill. Guest access Short drive down tree lined Cheri Lane will open up to a large front yard open area. Follow the gravel driveway straight back to the main house on the left and park in the reserved area on right side of carport. The Pole Barn is located back on the right where guests will locate the commercial ice machine. Additional parking for boats. Studio offers a private covered entrance less than a few steps away with a keyless entry lock. Individuals may access all 20 acres of the property and enjoy nature at its finest. Apalachicola National Forest is located across the property so plenty of walking trails for hiking and bike trails. Pick fruit from the pear, orange and fig trees, blueberry bushes and grape vines, if in season. When seasonal gardens planted, request fresh vegatables such as okra, corn, tomatoes and squash. Enjoy access to the picnic table for outdoor dining or just relaxing in nature. All the limestone and bricks used in the backyard landscaping originated from the original indoor home fireplace located within the 1847 homestead. Photos of the original homestead, property as well as various wildlife are showcased within the studio unit. Other things to note The entire house including the carport with upstairs studio is connected to a fully powered back up Generax generator that will automatically kick on if the power goes out. No need to be in the dark, unless it is your preference. If your stay includes a Monday morning, the Generax will do a test run so don’t let it alarm you. We are located approximately 25 miles south of Tallahassee across the street from the heart of the Apalachicola National Forest. St George Island is a 45 minute short drive along a coastal road with an amazing view. St Marks, Spring Creek, Bald Point, Shell Point and Alligator Point are 10-15 minute drive. Home is built on a 1847 homestead site with many of the original windows and doors incorporated with the house decor. Additionally, articles found on the property are displayed within the home itself, including an 1898 Dry Goods receipt book. My husband was born and raised in the Sopchoppy Panacea area. He knows all the local restaurant owners and has family that is part of the crab and fishing community of Panacea - so be sure to inquire as to where to go for the freshest seafood around. You will have a choice to dine over the water, near the water or where everyone knows everyone else’s name! The coast is within 6 miles from our home, and the local beaches another 10-15 minutes, located at Shell Point, Mashes Sands and Bald Point. Venture an hour and travel along Coastal 98 to Apalachicola for great restaurants and coastal shopping or to St. George Island for gorgeous white beaches. If you have a boat, travel the many rivers located within minutes from our home. We can direct you to the best landings and give you advice on where to go. Visit Wakulla State Park and enjoy 67degree water that has a host of wildlife, including manatees and alligators. Here you will find an old Lodge - hotel a with a fabulous restaurant and old ice cream shop within. Read up on the history of Edward G. Ball and Wakulla. You can also take a short boat ride for a small fee around the park and witness a number of species of birds as well as being able to see our manatees. If you want to golf, we have Wildwood which is 10 minutes from the house or St James Bay which is 30 minutes from the house. Wakulla County also has miles of paved walking/cycling trails and miles of walking and hiking trails. We also can provide some beach essentials such as beach towels, chairs, umbrella, and more. If you need to use the washer and dryer in the main house, let us know and we will make the necessary arrangements. Additionally, we are also open to the use of our kitchen in the main house - again, let us know in advance so we can plan ahead.