Fish Creek’s Rustic Roost is a unique cottage style home on “Old Florida” property and is located on a saltwater creek 4.5 miles south of Keaton Beach (providing public boat ramps) and 14 miles north of Steinhatchee (with public boat ramps and marinas) in Taylor County, just 30 miles south of Perry, Florida. This 4 bedroom/2 bath cabin sleeps fifteen; with a queen bed, double bed/single bunk, and a queen sleeper sofa in the LR, on the top level. Mid-level includes two additional bedrooms that have a double bed and a set of bunk beds in each room. There is also a full bath on the mid-level, as well. Additionally, a large enclosed outdoor hot-water shower is provided on the ground level. Also included is a washer/dryer, linens and towels, all cookware and utensils, and a Smart TV and Wi-Fi. On the mezzanine deck, you will find a charcoal grill, outdoor couch seating and sitting area , table seating for ten and a bar with seating for four. There is also an additional table with seating for two. Near the dock, there is a fish cleaning table. Enjoy your coffee from the back porch while watching the sunrise and deer feed in the yard or end the day on the front porch with the spectacular sunsets. This secluded waterfront home offers a 48’ floating dock for your boats, with the creek providing access to the Gulf of Mexico (approximately 200 yards away). If you’re looking for a get-away to fish, scallop, crab, paddleboard, kayak, or just relax and enjoy the 180 degree view of the Gulf and islands from the sunporch, this is the place for you!
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About the area
Perry
Located in Perry, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Steinhatchee Public Boat Ramp and Sea Hag Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Spring Warrior Creek Conservation Area and Dark Island. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
Spring Warrior Creek Conservation Area - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
Keaton Beach - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
Hodges Park - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
Restaurants
Good Food Good Meal - 8 min drive
Keaton Beach Gas and Gri - ATM - 8 min drive
Jody's Surf & Turf - 10 min drive
Keaton Beach Hotdog Stand - 10 min drive
Dead Man's Float Kayak Rentals - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Fish Creek's Rustic Roost - sleeps 15 pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Fish Creek's Rustic Roost - sleeps 15?
As of 4 Jun, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fish Creek's Rustic Roost - sleeps 15 on 3 Oct, 2026 start from S$623, 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 Fish Creek's Rustic Roost - sleeps 15?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Fish Creek's Rustic Roost - sleeps 15?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Fish Creek's Rustic Roost - sleeps 15?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Fish Creek's Rustic Roost - sleeps 15 located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Dark Island and within 6 miles (10 km) of Keaton Beach Coastal Park and One More Cast. Keaton Beach and Hodges Park 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.
Our family was so happy with our stay! The place and views is absolutely beautiful! Within minutes of being there we were looking for our next stay here! It was so peaceful and secluded. The fishing was awesome too! Definitely won’t regret booking this place! It a slice of heaven out there!
We absolutely loved our stay at the Rustic Roost. The home is situated on a beautiful, secluded property and has spectacular views. Rosemary was an absolute pleasure to work with and is a great host! We hope to go back next year.
The cabin is still under construction, so there were some minor inconveniences, but generally the property was great. We caught lots of fish off the dock as well as at the nearby fishing pier in Keaton Beach.
We had another amazing trip at The Rustic Roost again….yes, we are repeat renters at this beautiful home. We limited out on trout and redfish each day in our kayaks. The icing on the cake is the beautiful home you get to enjoy your stay in. Ms Woods was so wonderful in making sure we had everything we needed for our stay. We will definitely be returning!
The rustic feel combined with modern comforts made the house a very pleasant place to stay. But the views made the stay magnificent. We were blessed to see lots of wildlife from the house, the surrounding area and kayaks launched from the dock. Watching a thunderstorm in the predawn hours over the marsh from the back porch was a highlight of the trip for me. We would definitely stay here again.
Persephone P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Apr, 2021
So glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to you joining us again!
If you are looking to get away and have peace and quiet this is your place. This is the childhood memories I had of growing up on the coast of Taylor County. Every time I look I saw the cutest decorations in the house. Everything you needed was there. I look forward to staying many more times!!
Bonnie Sue A.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr, 2021
I’m so glad you all enjoyed your stay and we look forward to you visiting again!
The pictures do not do justice. This immaculate home on Fish Creek offers so much… beautiful sunsets, excellent fishing, cleanliness, and beautiful wildlife experiences. Our family had such an amazing trip. The weather was cooler, so we had no problem catching fish up in the creek on our kayaks. We look forward to planning our next trip!
Living in a large city, and not being able to travel was starting to take a toll on me. Booking this adorable home was the best thing I could have done for our family. The men fished all day on the dock , and I could paint, read and just enjoy the sun as I laid in one of the Chaise loungers. It’s called “Rustic Roost” for a reason, you truly are not around ANY people unless you want to be. we can’t wait to go back!
Melani& Clemens p.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you back again soon!
This property has been elevated into the air. The owner says that she is working on getting a lift to take items upstairs. That will be great for us older folks. It was hard carryimng heavy items up, but it is still as beautiful as ever once you get up there. This is my fourth or fifth trip and the mosquitos were very bad, but i had my OFF with me in my tackle box and it worked on them. I have never had this happen in all the trips before.I think that its because so much water is in the swamps from the hurricane. I love this place and will be back as soon as a lift is installed.
Julie K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
6/10 Okay
DOUGLAS M.
15 Aug, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Good privacy
The house is in renovation but not finished. Should be very nice when complete. Very private location. The yellow flies are terrible outside. But overall nice place
Such a charming place. One bathroom but didn’t pose too much of a problem with three adults. Porch areas are wonderful with a lot of natural light. Property well maintained.
Cannot say enough great things about our trip. The place is 17 minutes from steinahatchee. Perfect for our group. Kitchen was well equipped. We fished every morning and evening. Scalloped ever afternoon. We did have some trouble getting our rental boat from Seahag back into the property- the channel is kinda marked but we ran aground every time. A little anxiety provoking but oh well. Would stay here again anytime
Second time staying here. Absolutely the best spot in the area for fishing and scalloping. Private, secluded water front property with picturesque views. Will book again!
Had a great time time making memories with my son fishing and hanging out for a couple days at the Rustic Roost. This place was awesome. Very private, quiet, and secluded. The house was very clean, maintained, and well decorated with some old Florida charm. Thank goodness for the WiFi Internet in the house, because there is zero coverage for T-Mobile in the area. We made use of fish cleaning table and the grill/kitchen amenities to cook out catch. Easy access to the water with our 18ft boat pulled up to the floating dock which was very nice. The channel is a bit tricky at low tide, but mid-tide is easy access. I have to say I sure wish we could have used the boat ramp on the adjacent property because the ramps at Dark Island and Keaton are insane on the weekends. Besides boat ramp craziness, we had the best time and we can’t wait to come back to do some scalloping next month. Thanks Rosemary for sharing such a wonderful place!
What a lovely get away, a trip into a tranquil setting surrounded by tons of wildlife. We saw river otters, storks, eagles, herons, and tons of fish. The stars are so bright in the night sky. The house offers several comfortable sitting nooks or you can sit on the dock and hear the sounds first hand. A house and the grounds are a wonderful glimpse into old Florida.
great place to getaway. Very scenic and private. easy drive to keaton beach. would recommend and hope to be back. Host was great to work with
don k.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
About the host
Hosted by Rosemary Woods
What makes this property unique
This property is has been in our family since the mid-1800’s offering quiet seclusion on the Gulf. There are no other properties around the area that offer Gulf access with such a peaceful, beautiful setting, yet located close to both Steinhatchee and Keaton Beach for shopping and dining out.