Fisherman's Paradise on Crystal Clear Private Lake Mystic

• Spring Vacation at Lake Mystic

  Spring Vacation at Lake Mystic

  • Guest Larry and Sharon
  • Date of stay 04/21/13
  • Review Submitted 05/02/13
  We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Innisfree. Thank you, Nina, for sharing your piece of paradise with us. Truly, it is a home away from home. Your home is perfectly set with a gorgeous view of the lake and the sunsets! Walking to the dock each day to fish and sitting on the porch were some of our favorite spots. The peddle boat came in handy to venture around the lake. We are looking forward to our next stay!

  Recommended for: Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Innisfree

  Innisfree

  • Guest Bud B.
  • Date of stay 02/01/13
  • Review Submitted 03/09/13
  We chose the Bristol area for our winter vacation because we wanted a rural experience away from the crowds. During the winter, southern Florida is rife with snowbirds and the coastal areas seem to have row after row of high-rise condos. But the central panhandle region is known as the old/forgotten Florida and it truly is a nature lover's paradise. If you're looking for a wilderness adventure, this is the place. Bristol is a small village on the Apalachicola river with few businesses but you can get groceries, gas, and other essentials. We were here to commune with nature and were rewarded with myriad flora/fauna too numerous to list. We explored the marshes, beaches, and forests with our car, our bikes, and the owner's canoe. When we paddled the area creeks and rivers we felt like we were in the Amazon - wild and exotic. A nice thing about the local creeks and rivers is that the slow current allows you to paddle in either direction, eliminating the need to spot a car. The waterways are so remote that you're unlikely to see cabins or other signs of civilization. Just what we wanted. Nina's cottage, which she calls Innifree (after a poem by W.B.Yeats) was cozy with all the creature comforts one might need as well as an eclectic library of books, videos, and music CDs. The home is decorated with charming folk art and is only steps from the beach. If there is a downside, it's that the lake is lined with homes and cabins. But most of them seem to be "seasonal" dwellings and thus mostly unoccupied during the winter months. Even though populated, the lake was quiet and peaceful with very little activity. We had a very pleasant stay and the property owner was charming and very attentive. If you're looking for a quiet, comfortable cottage in the woods on a beautiful lake, come to Innisfree. I will arise and go now, and go to Innisfree, And a small cabin build there, of clay and wattles made: Nine bean-rows will I have there, a hive for the honey-bee; And live alone in the bee-loud glade. And I shall have some peace there, for peace comes dropping slow, Dropping from the veils of the morning to where the cricket sings; There midnight's all a glimmer, and noon a purple glow, And evening full of the linnet's wings. I will arise and go now, for always night and day I hear lake water lapping with low sounds by the shore; While I stand on the roadway, or on the pavements grey, I hear it in the deep heart's core. W.B. Yeats

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Beautiful and truthful review Bud and Chris - thank you so much !You were stellar tenants and I'd love to have you back anytime ! Nina

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• Relaxing Vacation at the Lake

  Relaxing Vacation at the Lake

  • Guest Nebraska native
  • Date of stay 10/13/12
  • Review Submitted 10/24/12
  We stayed at the lake house the week of Oct 13-20 and were extremely pleased. It was exactly as described and completly furnished with everything we needed. It was soo nice to have a gas grill, and the pedal boat to use. Everything was in perfect condition and we had no problems what so ever. Nina texted us twice to make sure everything was OK and gave us fishing and activitity tips. It is the perfect place for a relaxing vacation away from the crowds yet close enough to the beach and the parks to enjoy them all.

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children.

  Owner response: Thanks much for your kind words.You are welcome back anytime. April is great too ! Love sharing the place with such nice people. Nina

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• Family Fun on Lake Mystic

  Family Fun on Lake Mystic

  • Guest Meredith
  • Date of stay 07/07/12
  • Review Submitted 07/08/12
  I grew up up visiting Lake Mystic. With so many wonderful memories, I wanted my family to enjoy the same experience. We loved every minute of our recent vacation and can't wait to come back. The lake is beautiful. The crystal clear water is perfect for swimming, boating and fishing. Our kids had a blast. The house was great, a home away from home with all the necessities. The screened back porch is perfect for reading and relaxing. What a special place to get away and spend time with the family. We love Lake Mystic & Innisfree. Thanks Nina!

  Recommended for: Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Peaceful in Unspoiled Florida

  Peaceful in Unspoiled Florida

  • Guest Sharon Miller1
  • Date of stay 03/14/12
  • Review Submitted 04/02/12
  I have stayed in this house several times with girlfriends and with my husband. I will always go back. Being a native Floridian, I appreciate the small town atmostphere, the lack of high rises, and the wildlife. The porch where we enjoy the sunsets also provide an intoxicating lounge when a Florida shower falls on the tin roof. The water is how is should be. Clear, mineral rich, and right out the back door!!! I can't wait til next time!!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• Lake Mystic...Truly Mystic!!

  Lake Mystic...Truly Mystic!!

  • Guest Liz 3
  • Date of stay 03/17/12
  • Review Submitted 03/26/12
  This is really a very special place. The water has "curative" properties and the sunsets are beyond magnificent! While there are many fabulous excursions including some of the most beautiful beaches accessible in an easy day trip...I am always happy to be back at "the lake". I always return from a Lake Mystic vacation relaxed, refreshed and renewed. I highly recommend!!

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Getting away from it all

  Getting away from it all

  • Guest Melanie Bassarab
  • Date of stay 05/22/11
  • Review Submitted 03/26/12
  We loved the crystal clear water on this quiet little lake. The rooms are tidy and comfortable - but try sleeping on the screened in porch! The kitchen is well equipped, and we loved canoeing. Pick up some seafood in town - or take a day trip to the coast and stock up there. This is the perfect spot when you want to shut everything off, get off the grid and settle in with some good books.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway.

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• peaceful slice of paradise

  peaceful slice of paradise

  • Guest mellow traveler
  • Date of stay 07/02/11
  • Review Submitted 03/25/12
  we spent several days at this house in july 2011. although it was hot, the house has great AC and the lake is just steps away. this is a spring-fed lake so the water is unbelievably clear - not muddy like most lakes. there is some boat traffic on the lake, but it dies down as the sun sets. the primary things to do are nature-related activities; there are a couple of national and state forests within miles, and the charming city of apalachicola (oyster heaven) is within an hour's drive. but mostly we just hung out - swimming, sunning, reading, watching movies etc. thats the kind of vacation we were looking for and thats what we got. highly recommended if thats what you are looking for too.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Star light- star bright...all you see is stars at night!

  Star light- star bright...all you see is stars at night!

  • Guest Patti D
  • Date of stay 06/06/11
  • Review Submitted 03/25/12
  An undiscovered paradise with adventures an hour away in every direction! Thank you for opening your home for others to enjoy. It is a home away from home to escape from the hustle bustle and truly wind down. Peaceful and quiet with beautiful sunsets and tranquil breezes..... Crystal clear water that is so soft it washes away all that ails you. I have never felt so relaxed. Took many naps on the porch,,,,swam with the dogs, ate every meal gazing at the lake, and watched shooting stars from the dock at night. What more could I have asked for?

  Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• The Magic Of Lake Mystic

  The Magic Of Lake Mystic

  • Guest Pet People
  • Date of stay 02/11/12
  • Review Submitted 03/25/12
  Heaven on earth! Thanks for sharing the magic of Lake Mystic. We love the peace and quiet of your lake house. The house is so cozy. We came expecting a nice experience, but it was so much more. We will forever be looking for sunsets that equal those at Lake Mystic! Looking forward to returning again. Andi, Sondra & the pups.

  Recommended for: Age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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Additional information about rental rates

We accept PayPal and they accept credit cards ! Deposits confirm bookings and payment in full is due fourteen days in advance of reservation for weekly rentals and is due thirty days in advance of reservation for monthly rentals.

$150.00 Refundable Deposit required upon booking for weekly or nightly rentals. Full balance Due fourteen days before booking.

$500.00 Refundable Deposit required upon monthly rental booking. Balance due in full thirty days before booking. Deposit refunded within thirty days of departure date upon inspection of premises.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

There is a $50.00 for weekly and $100.00 for monthly non refundable Linen Fee to use the house linens, sheets, towels, etc.

There is also a $50.00 nonrefundable Pet Deposit Fee for weekly and $150.00 for monthly. Maximum of two small dogs per stay.

Weekly rentals from Saturday to Saturday unless special arrangements made in advance.