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Lakeside retreat on Lake Talquin

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A wooden dock with a gazebo, surrounded by trees, overlooking a calm lake with a sunset sky.
A wooden deck over a pond with a staircase leading to a house.
An aerial view of a house surrounded by dense trees, with a visible deck area and a clear driveway.
An aerial view of a house surrounded by dense trees and a lake.
A two-story house with a stone facade, a front porch, and a gravel driveway.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Tallahassee, FL
  • Place, Lake Talquin
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida State University
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida A&M University
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bidet · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Lakeside retreat on Lake Talquin

This lakeside stunner boasts 4 bedrooms (sleeps 9), 3 baths, a large kitchen and plenty of living space including a game room. A large well-appointed kitchen offers a beautiful view of the lake. The primary bedroom includes a coffee/wine station and allows you to enjoy a private screened deck with its own view. The game room includes a foosball table, dart board, TV and Pac Man. The house also includes a large wood deck lakeside for BBQ-ing, outdoor dining and relaxing. A screened deck off the game room is a great place to enjoy a friendly happy hour! The property also includes an outdoor fire pit, dock and boathouse. Lake Talquin is nationally known for its fresh water fishing tournaments, but there is plenty more to enjoy. In addition to vacationers, we have a large following of FSU parents and football families preferring to stay at the lake rather than in town. Shell Cracker Cove is located down a long dirt road and nestled among trees with abundant wildlife throughout the area. Bring your boat, small watercraft or kayak and launch them from a nearby boat landing. There are a variety of coves to explore along the lake's 20-mile shoreline. You can moor your crafts feet from the house at your own private dock. Plenty of hiking trails in the area. Book your stay today!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids allowed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Please put all used towels in the laundry room, wash all dirty dishes and take the trash to the outside garbage cans.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3555273vb
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

About the area

Tallahassee

Located in Tallahassee, this holiday home is on a lake. Mission San Luis de Apalachee and Lake Jackson Mounds State Archaeological Site are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Tallahassee Museum and Tanyard Creek Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium or JoAnne Graf Field.
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Tallahassee, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Talquin - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Florida State University - 38 min drive - 40.7 km
  • Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium - 38 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Florida A&M University - 41 min drive - 53.3 km
  • Florida State Capitol Building - 44 min drive - 43.7 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Whip Waterfront Pub n Grub - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Country Boys - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Mac's Smoked Meats - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wallwood Messhall - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakeside retreat on Lake Talquin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakeside retreat on Lake Talquin?

As of 15 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakeside retreat on Lake Talquin on 28 Jul 2026 start from £647, 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 Lakeside retreat on Lake Talquin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakeside retreat on Lake Talquin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakeside retreat on Lake Talquin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakeside retreat on Lake Talquin located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is steps from Lake Talquin and within 9 mi (15 km) of Apalachicola National Forest and Lake Talquin State Park. Lake Talquin State Forest and Tallahassee Community College are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa was fantastic. Absolutely loved our stay. Home and lake were great! Hope to be back soon.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2026
Thank you guys! You were wonderful to host! Come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and view. We enjoyed the spacious rooms and our grandkids really enjoyed the game room. Melissa was in contact with me throughout our stay and available to answer any questions. Great get away home!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jun 2026
Thank you Diane! Happy to host you anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina Katharine A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous and Relaxing Stay! Looking fwd to our next stay in Tallahassee
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Thank you! Hope you return soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawnelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is very responsive. Beautiful property. My husband and I enjoyed our time with three other couples.Will definitely consider staying at property again in the fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Apr 2026
Thank you Danelle!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house! It was perfect for our family! We'll definitely stay again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
Thank you Mike! Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evie V.

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

Wonderful lake house!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! House was perfect, the best layout and so much space! We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2025
Thanks Evie! Loved having you as a guest! Thank you for taking such good care of the place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great house. very clean rooms and beds/sheets. outdoor area/fireplace very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2025
Thank you Matt! Would love to have you return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah K.

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

Great family property

This was a great property to enjoy with our family! Very peaceful and roomy!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2024
Hi Becca! Glad you and your family enjoyed the property! Please look us up again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

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

Great Place!!

This home was perfect for a long weekend getaway. Plenty of room, dock for fishing, the list goes on and on.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2024
Hello Charles! Happy you guys were able to make it after the storm. Hope you caught some fish and hope you return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

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

football weekend

perfect location to enjoy quiet family time and a quick trip to FSU campus for the game. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2025
Thanks Tina!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Great place

We loved this place. Quiet, beautiful home right on the lake. We were in town for the football game, and we loved this place. It made us want to stay an extra day to hang out at the lake. Two years from now, we will rent this again when the game is back in Tally.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2024
Hi Dave! So glad you loved your stay! Look forward to having you back in 2 years!
Verified

8/10 Good

MARY B.

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

Very peaceful

The location was so peaceful, great view! Screened porches Amazing my favorite part! There were a few hiccups, but the renter was so quick to accommodate my issues, super quick response to all my messages. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2024
Hi Mary, Thank you for your patience concerning the issues that arose just prior to your stay and being so understanding.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Spring Break Getaway

The property was beautiful, as was the house! We loved the fishing, house dock, backyard fire pit and screened in deck area. My husband loves to cook as well as grill and the house was stocked with all the needed grill & cookware! The neighborhood was quiet and safe. We had a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
Hi Heather! Glad you enjoyed yourselves! Come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meg S.

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

Wonderful lake stay!

We stayed here to enjoy the new year holiday with our family! What a wonderful find. Clean home, beautiful family-friendly layout, and stocked kitchen with everything you would need! Beds were all comfortable and game room was such a nice add for the kids. Such a great place to enjoy the peace and quiet and relax! The host has great communications as well. We hope to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2024
Hi Meg! I'm so glad the house and property afforded you and your family a happy stay! You were wonderful to host and I hope you return soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Greg M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Host was very responsive. It was very easy to spend time with family. Great space for all. Could have been cleaner. The rooms and bedding were very clean but the windows were covered in webs and bugs. Had to clean the windows facing the lake for my family to enjoy the view. Some family members were uncomfortable with no window coverings especially in the bathroom with neighbors so close.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2025
"Thank you for your feedback on your recent stay. I'm glad your family got to spend time together, however, I am sorry to hear that your experience wasn't what you hoped for, as we always try to provide the excellent stay we are known for. I wish you would have reached out during your stay concerning the bugs, so we could have addressed these issues directly. Lake Talquin is known for its bugs and cleaning them one day does not prevent them from returning the next. I certainly understand the frustration of having to put up with them. Reviews good or bad help us improve.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles L.

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

Great lake spot!

Great property with great lake access. The ramp was nearby to get the boat in the water and the covered slip was a perfect fit for our 20 ft pontoon boat. Anything larger would be tough to get in place but was perfect for us. And there was plenty of room in the yard for cars and the trailer. The house was set up great, and loved the fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review Charles! It was a pleasure to host you and your family! Hope to see you again sometime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Shannon M.

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

Beautiful property!

It was a wonderful house and location. The only reason I didn’t give it 5 stars was thanks to the amount of spiders around the property. There was a huge web and spider on the front door when we arrived and many more throughout the porch and walkway down to the water. It was still beautiful and perfect for my family’s needs for this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2024
Hi Shannon, I'm sorry you had to deal with the bugs. We do blow off the house and docks before a guest arrives, but Lake Talquin is know for its wild life and by that i mean bugs! Those little pests can rebuild in a day! I am sorry though! Hope you return soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Wonderful home and property!

We really loved this home and property. It was very specious, and cozy, and was stocked with all the supplies you would need. We loved the screened in porches and amazing views of the water! It is so peaceful there, and we had our morning coffee listening to birds and enjoying the view. The kids loved the game room and we liked that they had their own space. The owner has great communication. We cant wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2024
Thank you for the wonderful review! I agree the property is a great place to hang! Hope you come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

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

Gimme Shelter

This VRBO rental was literally shelter for us from Hurricane Milton, which made landfall a few miles from our hometown. Clean, comfortable, and cozy, we truly loved our stay at this lake house. Quiet, safe, and relaxing. Our pupper loved the large yard and we enjoyed our favorite pastime of birding from the comfort of the screened porch. We also took advantage of Apalachacola State Forest for some great hikes. Wonderful experience.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Feb 2025
Glad you enjoyed the house and we could set you up during the storm. Hope to see you back under different circumstance!.
Verified

8/10 Good

lyn c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Spacious house, could use a refresh

The house has ample space for 3 adult couples and a teenager. Kitchen was well-appointed. House shows wear and tear throughout- needs some TLC. Located on a dirt road, backyard property is off of a slough, with the lake in the distance. Owner is very local & pleasant to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2024
Hi Lyn, I wish you had specified in your review what wear and tear you are referring to. The house was updated last year and we have it professionally cleaned after each stay. Yes, there is a lakeside yard that leads to the dock and lake, but it is shown in pictures before you book. I did enjoy speaking with you throughout your stay which noted no issues, and regardless, thank you for booking.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick I.

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

Shell Cracker Cove

Wonderful. Exactly as describe. Clean and' spacious. 8 family members for 3 night stay. Dec. 15 - 18. Comfortable beds. Great deck right on lake. Game room, BBQ, and fire pit a big plus. Melissa was always ready to answer any questions. Our next visit I would be more than happy to stay here. Book it and enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2024
Thank you Patrick! I enjoyed hosting you all! You seem like very nice people and I welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

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

Great Lake Getaway!

We stayed here with my son and 2 young grandkids and it was an awesome getaway! The house was clean and had a great floor plan for our family. The kitchen was probably one of the best appointed kitchens of any VRBO that we have stayed. We cooked a lot at the house and always had everything we needed to prepare and serve our meals. There were so many places to relax in this home and at the water that we didn’t feel like we had enough time to enjoy it all. The dock was nice for fishing with the kids and we caught a few fish. We enjoyed watching the turtles and even saw a little gator! The sounds of the birds in the morning was so soothing! The kids loved the game room and bunk beds and there was definitely plenty of storage in the house for our belongings. We will definitely come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2024
Lisa thank you so much for the wonderful review! We agree the property has a lot to offer and I'm so glad you were able to experience so much during your time there. I sure hope you and your family come back for another visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

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