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The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees

Vacation home in Greenwood with kitchen and balcony

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Chicken20Coop20BR
Carriage20House20Suite20Bath
Downstairs20BR

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
6 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 169500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Greenwood, FL
  • Place, Florida Caverns State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Chipola River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Springs State Recreation Area And Park
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Carriage House Two Room Suite

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Chicken Coop

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

Smokehouse

1 King Bed

Tenant House

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

The Barn

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms

Downstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs Bath 2

Bathtub or shower

Full Bath in Carriage House Suite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Half Bath

Toilet

Half Bath in Barn Room

Toilet

Upstairs Shared Bath

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees

Get away from the city and enjoy this unique one of a kind property built in 1917. Newly remodeled with the essential modern conveniences. Enjoy the view from one of the many porches. Eat in kitchen screen porch with the view of the oak trees is the perfect place for breakfast. Large kitchen for cooking or gatherings. The home is so large, nearly 6000 sq feet H/C, each guest will find their own space to disappear and relax for a while. Even spreading out to the 4000 sa foot of porches. Board games and cards are available to pay in the game room or any of the many tables throughout the house. The property is a great place to walk and admire the 200+ year old peaceful oak trees.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13-17
Liability waiver require contact host re infants
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Events

Events allowed
Weddings - contact host
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking inside, no littering of butt

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No access to damaged historic barns on property. Liability release signed by all adults is required due to the condition of structures.
Follow check out rules, strip beds, empty garbage cans and clean all used dishes
Home was built in 1917. It is in great condition and very beautiful. There are uneven surfaces throughout the home and property.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 85
Note from host: Weddings - contact host
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
Property # 3707741

About the neighborhood

Greenwood

Greenwood is home to this vacation home. Battle of Marianna Monument and John Russ House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seminole State Park and Davis Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks.
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Greenwood, FL

What's nearby

  • Florida Caverns State Park - 9 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Chipola River - 11 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Blue Springs State Recreation Area And Park - 12 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Battle of Marianna Monument - 12 min drive - 17.6 km
  • Chipola College - 13 min drive - 18.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪quite getaway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪George Barnes - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mashawy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Midtown Package Store - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees located?

Situated in Greenwood, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Chipola River, Florida Caverns State Park, and Blue Springs State Recreation Area And Park. Chipola College and Battle of Marianna Monument are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

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

My wedding

We loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! This beautiful home had plenty of room to accommodate my large group and made us all feel at home. The hostess was very responsive when I had any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Breathtaking view. Amazing house and great amenities! We stayed this past weekend and enjoyed the rain from the screen porch. Wonderful atmosphere, absolute calm and tranquil. Perfect getaway. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the properties rich history, giant bedrooms, social rooms, and the many porches. At night we used the fire pit and grill while enjoying the night sky far from any light pollution. The house was fully furnished, the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare big group meals, and the women in our group loved the restrooms and showers.The owner was easy to get a hold of and very responsive to our requests. We will be rebooking soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DrGraysonandCynthia S.

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

Lovely stay in this lovely home

this home had all the amenities we needed for our group. Rooms were very comfortable and host was very attentive to our needs. We will return for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan V.

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

Thanksgiving at the Willis House

Myself and seven family members stayed for four nights at the Willis House. It was an amazing house. The neighborhood was very quiet, and there was more than enough room for all of us. We even had a few family members that couldn’t find their bedrooms or remember where their bedroom was at. Very nice layout and very comfortable. We will be booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kara b.

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

Amazing house for the whole Family

The Willis house was the perfect place to stay for the Miss North Florida pageant. There was plenty of room for girls, dresses, and grandparents who tag along to watch! The house is close to the Florida Caverns State park and a few other interesting spots. There is not much around so the peace and quiet are great for sleeping in and relaxing. The kitchen is nice, bedrooms are large, and there is a ton of common space.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marigold M.

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

BREATHTAKING

I love everything about this property. Karen and her family were lovely. The rooms were so beautiful. The entire house was so functional. It was a perfect visit for myself and my family for my 50th birthday and I am so grateful to Karen and her family for making me and my family feel important. It is a special place. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A P.

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

Hiking Group Weekend

Everyone enjoy the spaciousness of the property...The Host was available at anytime that we needed anytime...Overall the house was very clean, but there were a few cobwebs and some incidents of insects; this is generally expected in an older house...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

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

The Willis House

We really enjoyed our stay at the Willis House. Our only problem was not being there very much to really enjoy it! We were staying for my son’s wedding that was in Marianna, and it was so convenient to stay there. The house was very clean, and there was plenty of room to enjoy family that stayed with us, but also could get away from them for unwinding. The kitchen was well equipped with the things we needed, and large enough for large groups. I would definitely stay there again if I had to do it all over again. I thought this would also be a great venue for a small wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marigold M.

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

My home away from home

Karen is a great person to work with and the house is awesome. I did my maternity photo shoot there and I would've chose no other place. I stayed at the property for my 50th birthday and I just knew that the next special occasion I would celebrate - I would be back here. Karen assisted me with finding a wonderful photographer AND a hair and makeup person. That would be the only thing that would be a negative of this place is that the city that surrounds it, is so small that it doesn't have some basic things that a large town does. However, it is also that small town feel that makes this place special. I love this place and I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Willis house was the perfect size and layout for our large family, we were able to cook, eat together in the dining room, had enough bathrooms for everyone to get ready without long wait times. The host was very welcoming and provided a lot of information on the house and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

About the host

Hosted by Karen Kirkland

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Karen is the 5th owner of this property since it was built in 1917. Karen purchased the home in 2022 and took a year an half to remodel for a whole house rental. Karen is not new to this home. Her parents were actually the second owners of this property. They purchased the home in 1972 from the original estate of Ma Lizzy and Dr. Robert Allen Willis. Karen grew up and lived in this home with her parents and two sisters. Making many wonderful memories in her elementary and middle school years Karen's love for the home started young. One of her favorite memories is the massive rope swing hanging from one of the tall oak trees, jumping from a 10 foot ladder to swing high and fast. Spend the night parties were epic and hide and seek went on for days. The soil had the best earthworms and watching the rain fall from the porch created a peace she's only experienced there. Little did Karen know how special this time would be for her future investment. Karen's parents sold the home in 1987 and it sold one more time in 2014. Karen purchased it in 2022 at the perfect time. God had the last 49 years planned out perfectly. Karen had the full support of her parents and sisters to purchase the house and bring it back to the majestic beauty it could be. Hurricane Michael hit the Florida gulf coast in October of 2018 and left the property damaged, over grown and many items in disrepair. Karen was determined to complete the remodel for her 50th birthday in October of 2023. With NO time to spare she and her parents pulled it off and the Willis House Grand Opening was an event to attend. Over 500 guests walked through the property and Karen knew others in the community and the surrounding area loved the house too. Karen is very excited to share this special property with others. Its her hope and prayer you will receive a supernatural peace while staying at the home.

Why they chose this property

Karen's love for the home and the idea of purchasing her childhood home was a dream she didn't realize she had. Now that she has opened it for others to enjoy she realizes the dream was always in her and she longs to stay and soak in the presence of the property. Its so unique.

What makes this property unique

The benefit of this property is it will quinch the desire to get away from anything busy and demanding. Give your life an abrupt change in scenery and force yourself to slow down and relax. Giving the guests opportunity to explore the property and view the historic pre civil war structures on property. Squirls and birds are bountiful in the trees and very active early in the mornings. Horses are in nearby fields and sometimes come close enough to feed treats. Deer are on property and surrounding fields and can sometimes be seen at dusk.

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