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Private lakefront home w/porch & dock--fish, relax; quiet & shady

Lakefront private home with lots of parking space and a BBQ pavilion.

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Defuniak Springs, FL

Place, Walton County Heritage Museum
‪12 min drive‬
Place, Chipley Park
‪12 min drive‬
Place, Lake Defuniak
‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second BR

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Private lakefront home w/porch & dock--fish, relax; quiet & shady

A home with plenty of shade and outdoor area to enjoy. Fish from the dock, play games on the screen porch, or BBQ at the picnic area. Plus there is a boat launch nearby. Plenty of room to eat or chat around the table. Three beds (king, 2 queen) to make very comfortable sleeping arrangements for six people. You can request fish food -- fun for kids to take to the dock and watch the fish come over for a meal.

Very private, yet still close to the lovely sandy white beaches of South Walton County (approximately 20 minute drive). Or take a drive to visit the E.O.Wilson Biophilia Center, historic Eden Gardens State Park, or Alaqua Animal Refuge. There are several golf courses, scuba diving, horseback riding, and fishing charter opportunities -- all of which can be done as a day trip.

Other recommendations and entertainment ideas can be provided upon request. Please review house rules regarding pets. There is a $50 fee for animals brought on the property.

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Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

No eating in bedrooms or living room

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

No wild parties or extremely late nights

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside on deck, pavilion, or in yard; none indoor

No driving beyond drive way. Pets with prior approval and with payment of fee. In compliance with VRBO policy, ESA will require payment of pet fee.

No driving beyond drive way. Pets with prior approval and with payment of fee.

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Important information

You need to know

Property # 1333274vb

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: no wild parties or extremely late nights

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

De Funiak Springs

Located in De Funiak Springs, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Walton-DeFuniak Public Library and Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhod are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ponce De Leon Springs State Park and Chipley Park. Sasquatch Zoo and Emerald Coast Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

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Defuniak Springs, FL

What's nearby

Walton County Heritage Museum - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
Chipley Park - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
Lake Defuniak - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
Walton-DeFuniak Public Library - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhod - 12 min drive - 10.1 km

Getting around

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Last Stop Brew Vault - ‬10 min drive
‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪Whataburger - ‬13 min drive
‪Busy Bee Cafe - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private lakefront home w/porch & dock--fish, relax; quiet & shady pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Private lakefront home w/porch & dock--fish, relax; quiet & shady?

As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private lakefront home w/porch & dock--fish, relax; quiet & shady on 8 Aug, 2026 start from S$142, 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 Private lakefront home w/porch & dock--fish, relax; quiet & shady?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private lakefront home w/porch & dock--fish, relax; quiet & shady?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private lakefront home w/porch & dock--fish, relax; quiet & shady?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Private lakefront home w/porch & dock--fish, relax; quiet & shady located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Walton County Heritage Museum, Walton-DeFuniak Public Library and Chipley Park. Lake Defuniak and Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhod are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.0/10

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9.0/10

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9.6/10

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

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

Is a great place to stay with beautiful lake and dock to watch both the sunrise and sunset. House was perfect for my group and couldn't recommend the setting enough.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

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10/10 Excellent

abbye d.

17 Feb, 2026

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

Our host was extremely welcoming with an email and open request if we needed anything to contact rhem . The house was clean and all the comfort of home.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

10 Feb, 2026

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

Yes. Host was very helpful and gave us our privacy.

Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2026

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10/10 Excellent

Colleen A.

28 Dec, 2025

14 Jan, 2026

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

No tissue/kleenex .Not enough wash clothsNo soap to bathe with. Otherwise very nice

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jan, 2026

Our listing indicates that soaps and shampoos are not provided. There is an adequate number of washcloths for a one-night stay for three people. We ask guests to let us know if there are any concerns or needs. Thank you for the comment that the place is nice. We want our guests to enjoy their stay at Serenity Retreat.

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10/10 Excellent

Hunter B.

12 Jun, 2025

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

Had a great time - Nice, clean house directly on the water with a large dock

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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10/10 Excellent

patricia p.

8 Aug, 2025

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

Get away

we enjoyed our stay clean comfortable

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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10/10 Excellent

joel s.

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

Lake House

Repeat Visitors and would definitely stay again!

Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Theresa

Traveled the world and settled in this quaint historic town ~ DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Picture of Juniper Lake taken at the dock on this property. It was taken by a wildlife photographer who stayed at Serenity Retreat.

Why they chose this property

When you look at the lake views, there is no doubt you will know why we choose to live on Lake Juniper. It is a 300 acre state-owned and maintained lake. The fish and turtles actually come to the dock when you put out food. Come during Christmas and see the circle around the lake in full decoration or for one of the other local celebrations. Make wonderful family memories so you can reminisce and return to visit for years to come.

What makes this property unique

You will love the cool breeze that blows across the lake and fills the air with a fresh scent. Or do some sunbathing on the dock. Either way, this home is a great price for the area. We just want to share our piece of paradise with you. The area is laid back and traffic is not heavy. You can bike ride if you bring your own bikes. There is a paddleboat and fishing poles available for a small cost. Lots of room for family to roam. Check out the moss in trees or those curved trees growing in the edge of the lake. It is just pure fun for all.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

Second BR

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Private lakefront home w/porch & dock--fish, relax; quiet & shady

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House Rules

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Important information

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About the area

De Funiak Springs

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

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Elizabeth S.

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Dan B.

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abbye d.

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Edward M.

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Colleen A.

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Jackie L.

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Kelly C.

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Tracey M.

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David M.

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Mark K.

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Lindsay A.

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