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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Lakefront private home with lots of parking space and a BBQ pavilion.
Living area
Living area
Dining
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61050 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
No eating in bedrooms or living room
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
No wild parties or extremely late nights
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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.
Relax, rejuvenate, and have fun!

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 (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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Sasquatch Zoo and Emerald Coast Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Defuniak Springs, FL

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Last Stop Brew Vault - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬12 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 23 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private lakefront home w/porch & dock--fish, relax; quiet & shady on 24 Nov, 2025 start from S$237.27, 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?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Walton County Heritage Museum, Chipley Park, and Lake Defuniak. Kings Lake and Walton-DeFuniak Public Library 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. 154 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 176 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a nice place to stay a night during work travels.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was nice and peaceful, our children loved it as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, quiet, peaceful, great fishing lake.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great affordable place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

joel s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful. Private, but close to town. Cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

patricia p.

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

Get away

we enjoyed our stay clean comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hunter B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Lakeside cabin

Nice lakeside cottage for quiet and relaxation
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

WendyA C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have to say this place was wonderful.My favorite thing was drinking my coffe on the deck in the morning under the trees and spanish moss listening to the birds. It was so relaxing. House very clean, basic necessities. Good parking. 2 steps in for folks with mobility issues. One step in shower and one tub. Hot water with good water pressure. 1 king room and 2 beds in another room. Great kitchen, has ice maker. Also screened in porch with table and chairs. Decent walk down stairs to a great dock looks great for fishing. Also a fire pit and grill area with pavillion. I dont think it could get much better. Thank you again for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn S.

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

Excellent vacation!!!

We had a great time. Close to everything we needed. Thanks!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

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

Relaxing time at the lake

Great time. Loved the back deck and all the spanish moss. Very relaxing, clean andhad everything we needed.moss
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chili P.

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

“Borderline 11”

I have to say this was one of the best VRBO experiences I have ever had.Jonas and Teresa are the epitome the excellent host. I needed a couple of old bars in the shower, and immediately after we arrived they were on the spot, put them up, and I was safe during the duration of my visit.If you from behind the house was impeccable. It was quiet and peaceful, and we had all the privacy that we could possibly want.Inside of the house was both comfortable and well kept. The kitchen was well-stocked as well as cleaner than my own home.I cannot wait to find an excuse to come back and spend more time here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

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

Great for a relaxing stay

We had a wonderful and relaxing experience. Property grounds are like a camping retreat, with a wonderful fire pit and picknick gazebo. The fishing dock was great. Very comfortable accommodations
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie B.

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

Peaceful

Amazing Stay, will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice C.

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

Lake retreat

This property offers serenity at its beat. We needed a breath. We are dealing with our flooded house feom Hurricane Milton. We have been working around the clock to do the restoration of the water that ran thru our home. This home on the water provided us the beautiful lake and dock to just sit on, dropnour toes in the water and decompress. Having been a professional cleaner for over 40 years I was very impressed with the cleanliness of the home. The host as well as their cleaning staff were beyond friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

Serenity? Definitely!

We really enjoyed our time at this location. We did some fishing and also enjoyed going to the beach. Plenty of restaurants and shopping close by. Enclosed patio was nice even though we only had 15 minutes of rain during our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Nice getaway!

Really appreciated accomodating my four legged companion! Nice fenced yard, quiet neighborhood but close to town. Everything I needed for arestful retreat- Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Eric H.

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

Great lakehouse

Great area to fish
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Great owners

Very helpful we were coming with our dog to get away from a hurricane and they were more than accommodating. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn G.

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

Lovely peaceful place

Very comfortable, well maintained home in a quiet neighborhood on a beautiful lake. It's close to a few restaurants and a Dollar store. Host sent me codes, wifi information, directions and had no trouble finding it or getting in. I will definitely book it again. My first time with VRBO. I was very happy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay. House was perfect size for the 5 of us. We had a few visitors (none overnight) since we were there for a funeral. The living/dining area was a perfect size and all our guests were well pleased with the amenities. We will definitely keep this place in mind when we need to return to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terrence L.

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

Lake House

Repeat Visitors and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 18 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Defuniak Springs

It was absolutely amazing, definitely will book again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin O.

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

Fall get away

The property was beautiful, very relaxing, I brought my 90-year-old mother down to visit her family. And I could not have asked for a better place. She was able to enjoy her visit with them. Would definitely. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy W.

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

Quiet and secluded

We really enjoyed the private setting amongst the live oaks and Spanish moss and on the water! I caught a nice largemouth bass while wading around the dock. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Theresa

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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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