Historic 1BR attached end-unit cottage (one shared wall — not a detached home) in Lanark Village. Built in the 1930s as former military housing. Large wooded, fully fenced yard. Located near the National Forest (approx. 350 ft), with abundant wildlife. Clean, comfortable, and quaint — not luxury accommodations. Walk to marina (boat access & fishing). 2 mi to St. James Bay Golf, 5 mi to shopping, 22 mi to Apalachicola. Modest historic community; homes vary in upkeep. Summer: hot, humid, bugs.
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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please
* keep door bell blink camera for outdoor on
* close windows before checking out
*leave keys in the lock box when checking out
Waste One Trash service Mondays or Tuesdays
Don‘t leave food outside, there is active wildlife in the area
Important information
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Property # 3006376vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
About the area
Lanark Village
Located in Lanark Village, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ochlockonee River State Park and Island View Park, while Carrabelle History Museum and Camp Gordon Johnston Museum are cultural highlights. Jet skiing, snorkelling and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours nearby.
beach near Bluewater Beach Circle - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
beach near Infield - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
beach near Alabama Street - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Restaurants
Crooked River Grill - 10 min drive
The Fishermans Wife - 9 min drive
Mi Ranchito - 8 min drive
Fathoms - 8 min drive
SOS GALLEY - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic 1BR Attached End-Unit LargeFenced Yard pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Historic 1BR Attached End-Unit LargeFenced Yard?
As of 30 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Historic 1BR Attached End-Unit LargeFenced Yard on 21 Jun 2026 start from £71, 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 at Historic 1BR Attached End-Unit LargeFenced Yard?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Historic 1BR Attached End-Unit LargeFenced Yard?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic 1BR Attached End-Unit LargeFenced Yard?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Historic 1BR Attached End-Unit LargeFenced Yard located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 3 mi (4.9 km) from St. James Bay Golf Club and within 6 miles (10 km) of Island View Park and Carrabelle History Museum. FSU Coastal & Marine Lab and Carrabelle Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Check-in was as easy as it gets with great communication with the operator. The cottage was clean and convenient to the water. It is “cozy”, but has everything you need in a nice quiet location with a fenced in yard with lots of big trees for shade. For the price, I don’t think you can beat it! I will stay again.
Cute quite little space with everything we needed for a few days stay. Check in and host were great. Fenced in yard was good for our beagle to roam around. We would stay again when coming back to that area.
plenty of space to park was a huge plus for me! The people in the village are really cool and informational. The buildings in the area have alot of history from the 1940's military base that existed in the area. quiet and relaxing just how i like it when im working in the area!
William K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2024
Thank you for your kind review!
See you again soon!
Cozy, quaint one bdrm in historic Camp Gordon Johnston area. (Lanark Village, FL) It was perfect for our stay with our dog. Private yard for your dog, and parking. Friendly neighbors!
The cottage was very clean, just what we needed, local people were so nice.
Must visit the museums and get the details of the history.
Outside could use some tidying
We came to town with the intention of moving to Florida. After staying at this house, we decided that we loved the location, neighbors, and overall vibe of the place, we bought a house 3 blocks away! We closed 3 weeks after coming to town and are very happy to be here! Thank you, Jennifer!!
Melissa F.
Stayed 22 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Feb 2023
Thank you so much for your review! Thank you for being such wonderful guests! Enjoy your new home and life in Florida!
Verified
6/10 Okay
Richard
31 Mar 2024
Liked: Communication
Disliked: Amenities
The property was quiet and clean except the stove and toaster oven were in poor condition and we didn't try to use them, also the AC units were not very clean. The bathroom was tiny but functional.
It was ok but small and rustic.
This place was exactly as described. Definitely, not the Ritz Carlton, but perfect for a few nights to check out the sites in the area. The neighborhood seemed to be pretty safe and quiet. The shower is definitely a big step up to get into. Spacious yard for the pups to enjoy and well lit. The only complaint I would have is the difficulty of opening the fence entrance into the yard. Otherwise, would recommend.
Robin S.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
paul c.
14 Mar 2024
Liked: Check-in
ok
the price is right
paul c.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Dalton H.
24 Sept 2024
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Decent stay for the money
The property was mostly as described. It was very hard to get into the yard as the “road” was very narrow. We had to turn the gas on to have hot water and a gas tech ended up having to come bleed the gas lines at the water heater the next day so we could take showers. Also the a/c stays turned off so it was very hot and muggy the first night. Lastly the coffee pot was never cleaned out and had mold growing so we were not able to have coffee. Other than that the property was as advertised.
Dalton H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
thank you for your stay
we had discussed on the phone, there was very severe weather in the area. The Internet / electric was knocked out and we felt it best to turn the gas off as the unit was empty for a few weeks and property manger out of town.
we paid for our cleaning lady to sort the internet and the gas tech asap..I’m sorry she missed the coffee pot. Usually its very spotless.
thank you for your patience.
The air conditioners are in working order, but yes, it can take a few minutes to cool as it is a blazing summer.
the parking in the fenced yard is a convenience to guests but the technical village community parking is above.
thanks for staying again and letting us know the issues appreciate that very much
This was my first time to stay in this unit at Lanark Village. It was a spacious 1 bedroom/1 bath, with a small back porch and fenced in yard. My pups loved running around the yard. My Sister stayed in a different unit with her dog, which was a 5 minute walk. This was her 1st time to stay in the area, so I showed her around. In parking in the yard, there are pine trees which the host mentions and tells of a free parking lot around the area. I parked in the yard and have pine tar on my vehicle. No big deal to me, but might be to some folks. There is such wonderful history, in this old Florida community. I would definitely visit again! Thanks for the hospitality!!😊
Susan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2023
Thank you so much for your nice review. We really appreciate it. Thanknyou for mentioning the pine tree zap, will add to yard description.
We would love to welcome you back!
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Cheryl S.
30 Apr 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Do Not Stay Here
This rental was not what was represented in thebe photos. The shower was tiny and had a high lip to step over. The bed was on the ground inside a frame. My husband has had 7 knee replacements and could not step into shower or get up from bed. The coffee pot was filthy as was the toaster oven so we knew we couldn’t cook. We stayed one night and immediately contacted the hosts who said to contact VRBO. We will continue to fight for a refund.
Cheryl S.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Derek D.
2 Apr 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Need to revise listing
To start off the house was dirty, no toilet paper, the bathroom smells of mold. The listing stated the couch was a futon, it was not so my daughter had to sleep on a couch for the week. There is no garbage service at the house and the answer they gave me on what to do with the trash was to take it to the dumpster at the hardware store in town (which is a private dumpster)! The kitchen sink takes hours to drain after you do dishes and only a few of the burners work on the stove. There were still toothbrushes on the sink from previous guests when we arrived, and none of the doors will close and latch including the bathroom and main entry door. With a little maintenance and cleaning it could be a nice place to stay especially for the price.
Derek D.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2023
Derek thank you for your review.
I would love to add the pictures to my response here, from my cleaning staff sending to me right before your arrival. It was spotless, and we also have video footage to prove it.
I have aplogized to you for the small amount of left toiletpaper.
It also does not state Futon anywhere on the description.
We have not had issues with previous guests about the trash, but thank you for pointing it out I added it to my property description.
Thank you again for the critics.
Kindly,
Jennifer
Arrived late at night, extremely hard to find the house. Lock box for keys would not open. Finally(after an hour )got it open with a screwdriver because someone had not put the keys in correctly and it was jammed. Walked in and were flabbergasted at how inaccurate the listing was. In our opinion not clean, smelled like mildew, the bed was basically on the floor with a piece of wood trim around it that made it extremely uncomfortable, the bathroom was so small it was almost impossible to move around. The driveway in was poorly marked and extremely tight to navigate in our truck. I would say the owner is a marketing genius, because the only accurate thing about the listing was the picture of the living room that was the nicest cleanest room in the house. I have had poor VRVO experiences before but this one topped them all. I will never stay here again and would advise anyone I personally know not to either.
Clet K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jennifer Swenning
We are Jennifer and Richard Swenning, professional figure skaters and coaches. This property has been in our family since WWII. We have lived and worked all over the world, in the most pristine places, yet Lanark Village is our special place. We love the amazing nature, the beaches and the amazing wildlife. It is still untouched from commercial tourism, yet has so much to offer. Golf, fishing, shopping the local stores, we hope you will enjoy your time here and our little home as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
The property is one of the few properties with a large fenced in yard. Very private, perfect for your dog to run around, very private. If you are looking for the Ritz Carlton, this is not the place for you. If you enjoy nature and the simple life with a few imperfections, then this is the place for you and you will discover the most amazing starry skies. 1 Bedroom Unit Florida Room Living Room Kitchen 2 burner Gas Stove/Water Heater
Parking Available on Site Heat is Radiated AC is Wall Unit / has a humming sound Temperature Mild in Winters Hot Summers Beautiful Wooded lot
What makes this property unique
We love dogs, bring your pup along. Very private, big fenced in yard.
Bring your fishing poles and enjoy the local dock.
Shed has tools and yard maintenance items.
Florida Black Bear habitat Lighted entry with Motion detectors Uneven pavers Two Sun Decks and outdoor sitting areas. Fire station walking distance VFW walking Distance Lanark Market Walking Distance Lanark Marina Walking distance
Languages:
English, French, German, Italian
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