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Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road.

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A wooden deck with yellow flowers and a pond reflecting trees and sky.
A wooden table with a clock, a lantern, and a small potted plant.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a fireplace, a bench, and a table with various items.
A two-story house with a front porch, a chimney, and a small front yard with a tree and flower bed.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washer/dryer

Explore the area

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Donalsonville, GA
  • Place, Spring Creek Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Seminole
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Caverns State Park
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

LR area twin bunk if needed

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Full Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Donalsonville

Located in Donalsonville, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Reynoldsville State Park and Pine Hill Plantation reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Saint John Park and Burmah Heights Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Donalsonville, GA

What's nearby

  • Spring Creek Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lake Seminole - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Seminole State Park - 11 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Florida Caverns State Park - 58 min drive - 88.7 km
  • Blue Springs State Recreation Area And Park - 60 min drive - 90.2 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Pondhouse Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Big Jim's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Papa Rays karaoke - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Boar's Nest - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road. located?

Situated in Donalsonville, this golf holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Spring Creek Park and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Reynoldsville State Park. Pine Hill Plantation and Sealeys Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Highly recommend
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2026
So glad you all enjoyed your stay. You are all welcome back anytime. Thank you, Julie, Host
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy for boat parking and close to boat ramp.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice Owner is very nice and is a great person to do business with Thank her so much
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for fishing tournaments out of big jims

Great spot for fishing tournaments out of big jims
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and accommodations were exactly as described. Julie was very responsive, friendly, and helpful. We will be booking again if we're back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome experience

The place was clean and the owners were awesome. It is conveniently located near Big Jim’s. We will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

Had a good time fishing lake Seminole House was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cousins Reunion

We were all very pleased with our stay. Plenty room to spread out and comfy beds. Home was clean and well stocked with necessities for our stay. Host was awesome with communication and recommendations for the area restaurants. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
Melinda, Thank you so much for your first stay with me. Hope to see yall back anytime you're headed our way for Family & fun time. You're always welcome as my guests in either of my Lake Cottages. Enjoy the Season & thank you for the sweet gift. Julie
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Hobie BOS

Use the shack for a fishing trip. Very nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2021
Thank you for being our guests at our very comfortable Swamp Gravy Shack Lake Cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A roomy, quiet & very nice place to get away for a while

This is a very good place to go for peace & quiet, & to enjoy a relaxing time away. It’s roomy & comfortable, and the hosts are wonderful, helpful people who want to ensure that your stay will be all that you expect in a home away from home. Four of us friends sewed and laughed, & had a great weekend retreat, & highly recommend it for a small group/family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you for choosing our Lake Cottage for a fun weekend retreat. You all are very Welcome back anytime at any of our Lake Seminole Properties. We hope to see you again when your journeys' wind back our way.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I’ll be back!😂

Very clean and owner was very responsive to our questions. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2024
Thanks Danny, You guys are always Welcome back anytime as our Repeat Guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great little place

This is perfect for the fisherman looking to be only about 3 minutes to the ramp and big Jim’s. It’s a little tight with a 21ft boat and full size truck but it’s doable and it’s very safe inside the property where everything is out of site! Enjoyed it and will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable and Familiar

This property was the perfect location for our fishing weekend at Lake Seminole. Only minutes away from Big Jim's, it is conveniently located to the boat ramp and a couple of restaurants. Walmart and other shopping/eating options are only a short drive away in Bainbridge. The house itself was just what the doctor ordered for us...quiet, peaceful, clean and relaxing. Plenty of parking in the yard for trucks and boats. Felt like a visit to grandma's house...very comfortable, with a familiar feel to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
We are so glad you all enjoyed tour stay for the GA High School Bass Tournament. We hope to see yall coming back again. You are always Welcome as one of our Repeat Guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Seminole getaway

We were in the area for a fishing tournament and ran across the Swamp Gravy listing. The location is perfect, it's a short drive to Bainbridge. It's very peaceful and you won't have to worry about nosey neighbors. If you're interested in fishing, Big Jim's is 1 mile down the road with access to Lake Seminole. Swamp Gravy was very clean and was furnished with everything that you will need. Gayle was probably the most helpful owner that I've delt with, she'll help you with any issues that you might have. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly Awesome Experience!!! Wonderful Accomodations! Mrs. Julie makes you feel like family!

This has probably been the best experience we have ever had with a home away from home! The cabin was beautiful and fully stocked. Property was spotless, comfortable and had everything we needed!! Mrs. Julie made sure that we were able to have a beautiful family Thanksgiving. We had a family emergency on the way out there and she checked on us every day to see if there was any assistance she could give! Even let us stay another night just truly an ANGEL in my eyes! Will definitely be return guests!! If you have the chance to stay in one of her cabins -DO it will be worth it you will enjoy the peace and quiet and Beauty the surroundings offer! Thanks so much Mrs. Julie and Family!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar 2020
Thank you Melissa & family for your patience in getting you settled in to enjoy your Family Gathering at Lake Seminole. You know the way back. You are always Welcome back as our Repeat Guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Southwest Georgia Country Living

The Swamp Gravy house was my introduction to this part of the country. I had a wonderful stay. Julie is the single best Host I have ever met. Thank you, Julie. The house had everything I needed, including birdseed for the feeder. Every house in this part of the country has a pack of hunting dogs that sound like hyenas, but you get that anywhere down here. The quiet is profound. It is rare if a car goes by. The Porch is large and inviting and an important living area. I spent all my time here. I highly recommend the Swamp Gravy House and you will enjoy the lovely Miss Julie, an unusually sweet Host who sincerely wants you to be happy. This house is highly rated for Hunters and Fishermen. I do neither and loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

This place is fine if you just need a place to stay when attending a funeral.

We stayed here because he had a funeral to attend. This place is not for children. While getting ready for the funeral my autistic 10 year old pushed the ring camera 2x and my 7 year old come and got me saying a speaker wanted to talk to his parents. I came out to speak to Julie. She had me stand in the rain explaining to me that kids are not to be left alone in the yard and they are not to push the button. That I needed to explain to my son that ( what he thought was a door bell) wasn’t a toy. I said I understood and it wouldn’t happen again. But she continued repeating herself about 4x about my son’s behavior, while I got wet and my hair was just a mess. She then called my husband. He explained how we have one at home. She said that she had kids and she totally understood. That was very hypocritical. The beds are too small for a couple and the showers are slippery. We will not be coming back. THIS PLACE IS NIT FOR A FAMILY WITH KIDS.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2024
Retaliation. Karen became angry & wrote Bogus, Petty review as 'Retaliation'. Yes, indeed her minor sons location outside alone was neglected by her & husband. They allowed him outside alone, with a Disability, multiple times & neglected to be with him at all times while outside. The minor child kept calling me on RING Unit because he could Not get back in house. Appeared frightened & disoriented! This Listings #1Rule- is stated -- Safety for all minors.(Not allowed outside in wilderness setting, unless with a Parent). She was fully aware. After childs 3rd call to me, I tried calling parents # & NO Answer. Then I spoke back on RIING & did ask minor, if an emergency, he did not reply. I asked him to knock on door to get his parents. He did. Karen arrived & I spoke total approx 60 seconds, there was no repeating of anything. And there was no rain, no ruined hair? Question is: Shouldn't she care more about her sons location outside alone? I Asked if they were all OK & let her know he appeared frightened & was maybe Ringing for Help. She assured me they were all ok & comfortable. She put him inside & we determined, all resolved & no emergency. She was so nice & thanked me! Property bed sizes all listed. Property has no slippery showers. Yes, we, as owners cared enough to stop & check if an Emergency. *After 15+ years, Only time any parent has violated Safety Rule! VRBO said I had legal right to ask her to leave. But, we understood & are kind Hosts. I did not ask them to leave, with no refunds. Accident & harm could happen to him in an instant.. We Do not recommend hosting her-Keith. Parents are always responsible for abiding by our Basic Safety Rules & caring 100% for any minor children.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at a Beautiful property!

The owners were professional ,helpful as well as gracious. the property itself was very clean and charming with everything we needed. I would absolutely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house, close to big jims.

Stayed here for a fishing tournament. A little tight to get to trucks and large bass boats... but doable. Receptacles on each side for charging batteries. And clean. Owners are super nice and are very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2022
Glad you all enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you back again for fishing tournaments.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Related

Love it will sure be back soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Nov 2021
We were happy to host & got to meet another great family for the Teen BASS tournaments. These families are always excellent guests, especially Bernadette & family. We Welcome them back anytime. Enjoy the Holidays down in sunny Florida, see yall next time Bernadette🎣🐟
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The house I great for a fishing trip to Lake Seminole!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May 2021
You're always Welcome back Warren anytime in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a fishing trip

The house is great for a fishing trip to Lake Seminole with good boat parking and very close access to the ramp.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2021
Glad you found us Warren. Looking forward to having you back for the Tournament. Thank you for choosing the Swamp Gravy Shack Lake Cottage for comfort, secure place to park your boats & convenience to the water & Bainbridge Boat Basin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great

everything was great owners were awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2021
Glad you had a great time. We look forward to seeing you again as our Repeat Guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace and quiet

We had everything we needed for a quiet time in the country. The screened porch was perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee and conversation. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2021
Thank you Catea, We're happy you enjoyed time to relax & catch up with family & friends during your stay. Our porch remains the perfect & private place to unwind, for our guests. We hope you come back anytime to stay in any of our places as our Repeat Guests. Thank you for the nice gifts & sweet personal note.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing Trip to Lake Seminole

This property was perfect for our annual trip to the lake. Plenty of room to tuck away two pickups pulling bass boats. Lots of room in the house for the four of us and all our gear and supplies. This place is only a few minutes from Big Jims and the State Park ramp. Julie was a fantastic host who made sure that we were well taken care of.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2021
Greg, it was our pleasure hosting you guys. We hope to see you back again anytime. Glad the cottage was a good fit & screen porch was there to secure your gear & supplies. See you next one.
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