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Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park!

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Fully Equipped Kitchen with Electric Oven, Microwave, Fridge and Keurig Coffee
Dining Area and Pantry
Master Bedroom with Attached Bathroom
Located on three acres.
There are over 20 fruit tree's on the property. Help yourself during your stay!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Tallahassee, FL
  • Place, Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida State University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park!

Get close to nature in the heart of Tallahassee. Fall in love with this hidden gem property like our family did! The unique landscape is the star of this VRBO. Our family is continuing the many years that this property has welcomed family getaways, FSU fans, hiking enthusiasts and extended stay workers.

On the North side of Tallahassee, you will be surrounded by forest on the beautiful Canopied Meridian Rd adjacent to Alfred B MaClay State Park and Lake Overstreet Trails.

Enjoy the melody of birds, crickets and cicadas throughout the day and see the deer in the morning and evening from the screened-in porch or open deck. Stroll around the luscious 3-Acre's and help yourself to the many varieties of fruits in season during your stay.

With a central location, you are minutes from the state capital downtown, or an hour from the coast. Visit some of our family favorites: the beach at St. George's Island (1hr. 45min), a hike around the lake of MaClay State Park(5 minute walk - next door!), or spend the day at the boutique shops of Thomasville, GA and hip restaurants (30 minute drive).

We are so glad you found us!

For further information, please contact Matt.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Return the keys
We hope you enjoyed your stay! Please wash any dishes and leave them drying in the drying rack. Take out trash to the dumpsters by the pump house. Any one is fine to place it in.
Please place all used towels together at the bottom of the shower and take sheets off used beds. Hang keys back up on the hook outside the door.
We love reading the guest book, as do other guests, so please sign before your next travels!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Tallahassee

Tallahassee is home to this cottage. Theatre Tallahassee and The Taylor House are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Tallahassee Downtown Market and The Centre of Tallahassee. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Winthrop Park Tennis Center, or consider a night out at Capital City Amphitheater.
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What's nearby

  • Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Florida State University - 17 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Tallahassee Downtown Market - 18 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Florida A&M University - 19 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Station - 22 min drive
  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lucky Goat Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Moe's Southwest Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park! ?

As of Apr 28, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park! on May 4, 2026 start from $125, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park! located?

Situated in Tallahassee, this cottage is steps from Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park and Killearn Gardens State Park. Golf Club at Summerbrooke and Dorothy B Oven Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was super easy and Katie came over to welcome us. Our stay was great and we loved the house and old Florida feel of the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cozy cottage. Perfect for us. Very clean and comfortable. Very easy to communicate with host. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ERICA P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Magnolia Cottage was amazing! Katie and Matt were so hospitable and the Cottage was so clean and cozy. I am looking forward to booking again as Magnolia felt instantly like home and I have not stayed anywhere where I felt like I never wanted to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Convient yet peaceful setting. Comfy beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friendly hosts with a very peaceful space. Absolutely enjoyed every day there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was wonderful and great private space. Fruit trees were a whimsical and delicious bonus!! Loved the place. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucio F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best
Stayed 11 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts are great, super friendly and helpful. The property is full of fruit trees and lots of space and privacy. Feels like visiting family, which we did while in the area. Also loved the friendly kitty cat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katie and Matt are superb hosts and went out of their way to make us feel at home. The cottage is spotless and cozy, the setting is beautiful — a short walk from Maclay Gardens, a gorgeous place for a nature walk — and quiet and the kitchen is well-stocked with everything we needed to make a few meals. Katie even gifted us with fresh eggs from their chickens for breakfast! Quality soaps and shampoos, cozy chairs and a wealth of places — including a sweet screen porch out front — made the cottage so welcoming and comfortable, I will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage. Great location. Loved picking fruit from the orange/grapefruit trees on property. Easy access to MacClay park hiking trails. Easy communication with host. Showers are narrow but manageable. Beds soft and comfy. Outside light pole keeps the one bedroom pretty bright at night.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Cottage in Good Location

Comfortable, quiet cottage. Owners very responsive to guests. Good location for Tallahassee sightseeing.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June L.

Very quiet

Would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

Perfect place for me.

This has been where I need to be right now and my experience could not be better.
Stayed 11 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Maple Cottage

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very peaceful. It was a pleasure to meet Katie and her family. House was very clean and comfortable. Location very close to many attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Cottage

Maple Cottage is the perfect location for visiting small towns near Tallahassee You will find everything you need at the cottage which is surrounded by fruit trees The beds were comfortable and we enjoyed both the front and back porches Certainly enjoyed meeting the Wallace family including the four legged members of the family If you are looking to relax and unwind this is a perfect place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute hideaway in the woods

The manufactured home named "simply magnolia" is dressed up nicely and provided for a comfortable experience. Katie and Matt were wonderful caretakers and made us feel quite welcome during our stay. We didn't get to stay too long, but enjoyed seeing rabbits, cardinals, woodpeckers and more in that short time (really there to see our kids at FSU). Wish we'd had more time to explore all the amazing parks nearby - maybe next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We were lucky to get to stay here!

We had such a wonderful stay at this property. It was a little paradise - abundant fruit trees loaded with fruit, live oak trees, flowers, birds, beautiful sunsets and stars at night. The house was just perfect for us and had everything we needed. Loved being able to walk over to the Lake Overstreet trails. It was extra special getting to know Katie, Matt and their precious children. We did not want to leave.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visiting family

The house was clean, well-supplied, and had a good layout for two adults in one bedroom with a bathroom and a second bedroom for our two granddaughters with a nearby bathroom. The hosts were friendly and got the tv connection up and running for us. We appreciated the peace and quiet of the area and it was a quick 15 minute drive to our children's house. Thank you, Katie and Matt, for sharing your house with us!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa & Howard U.

Charming! Comfortable! 5 Star worthy!

Diane was a wonderful host! Our trip was out of necessity as we were fleeing from hurricane Irma. Diane met us late in the evening to give us a key, show us the cottage and mostly offered her sweet, calm Southern hospitality ...that helped ease our stress!! The cottage is well equipped with everything one could need for a few nights or months! Clean, clean, clean! Comfortable and Charming and the beautiful landscaped grounds are photo worthy! We WILL return to visit Diane and the charming town of Tallahassee.... next time under better circumstances!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

Ideal value!

This was a delightful base for our month long get-away to beautiful Tallahassee. It offered everything as cited in the ad, plus privacy, camelia's, trails, and easy access to everything. We had guests from Germany who were thrilled not to be in a hotel, and the cottage did not feel crowded. Everything we needed was there and in good condition. We hope to return if we haven't found a place to buy. Diane was lovely! She introduced us to loquats and was a wonderdful host. Thank you for a great month!!!!! Annette and Rick
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2016
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

My Little Dream House

This little house was exactly what I needed! When my family visited me one evening for a birthday party, they all said they could see me living in a house/setting just like that. It was perfect for me. I slept better there than I do here at home. I loved everything about it, especially the little gate. I did not mine opening/closing it as I came and went. It was both charming and offered me an extra sense of security. I have this property saved at the top of my favorites. I hope to stay here many times in the future!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

pleasant convenient spot

Nice, clean small house, good location. The house is on a busy road but well back from it, so it's not noisy (and it's all fenced, so ok for kids--I think kids would like this place.) Communications with Katie were fine; her family lives on the property, across the field. We found this a good location for us--we were there for kayaking and bird watching. It's easy to get into Tallahassee from here too. The property is contiguous with the state park, so you can go there for a walk. (there are armadillos too, something new for us though annoying to Floridians!) The house is not modern, but it was very comfortable (nice bed!) and we liked the two porches for enjoying the warm spring air. I recommend it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice

Charming area and nice stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Florida Stay!

Who doesn't like orange trees right outside your house??? Our stay in this home was wonderful for our Thanksgiving stay. The only negative was remembering that we were right next to Maclay Gardens which means critters, and we had a noisy one under the house each evening. My family was able to hike easily each morning and the hosts were generous with the fruit on their trees. Now I can say I have juiced a pomelo!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brennien C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Diane is a friendly host

This property was beautiful. Lots of space to run around outside. We could not have asked for better service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Matt Wallace

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My husband, kids and I moved to Tallahassee from Nashville, TN. It immediately exceeded our expectations. The small town feel with everything you need 10 or 15 minutes in any direction. A state park for trail runs and bike rides, and a crystal clear ocean less than 2 hours away. Now all we needed was a home to call our own. Little did we know, it would start us on a new adventure.

Why they chose this property

My family and I didn't specifically set out to become active on VRBO, but when we came across this property, and all it has to offer, we immediately knew that we wanted to be a part of it, and continue the legacy. There is nothing like it in Tallahassee.

A local family in town spent years making this three acre property stunning. The lot is surrounded by gorgeous fruit trees, which if you are lucky enough to taste, you will never want to go back to store bought fruit again. Our farmhouse is on the property alongside the cottage with plenty of breathing room for guests to enjoy. If you are looking for country living (and maybe a trip back to grandmas house) in the heart of a city, you've found it.

What makes this property unique

You will be in close proximity to everything Tallahassee has to offer. The state capital, museums, parks, FSU Stadium and more. Not only that, but you will wake up with a fresh cup of coffee in hand and look out on a luscious three acre lot surrounded by Magnolia trees, Crepe Myrtles, and a stunning live Oak Tree right out your window.

We hope you fall in love as much as we did.

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