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Charming cottage w/ fantastic views and outdoor living areas! Huge dock! Clean!!

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 679 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

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Tallahassee, FL
  • Lake Talquin State Park
    13 min drive
  • R J's House of Catfish
    6 min drive
  • Tallahassee Station
    32 min drive
  • Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)
    30 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming cottage w/ fantastic views and outdoor living areas! Huge dock! Clean!!

Our 850sf lakefront cottage is called "Remember When", located at 24224 Lanier St., Tallahassee, FL 32310

Remember when life was simpler during those family get-a-ways to the lake? You can recreate yesteryear when retreating to "Remember When". This lakefront home offers stunning views and quiet lakefront living.

You'll love the wood planked walls, wood ceilings, and wood floors, along with the wide open lakefront vistas through the many large windows. A spacious deck off the sun room offers commanding views of the lake. At about 30 feet in elevation above the lake level, you will love spending leisure time here, both day and night!

The large dock has both open and covered areas. The covered areas are great during the summer mid-day heat and during a passing rain shower. Plenty of space for fishing on this 80 foot wide x 45 foot deep dock area!

Two bedrooms and one full bath are located on the main level. There is a downstairs, ground level, "walk out basement" bedroom with lots of extra sleeping space. This downstairs bedroom has it's own covered AND screened-in lanai. A nice place to hang out during the mid day sun or passing rain shower! This particular downstairs space offers privacy and separation for an extra couple or or adult kids.

For the convenience of coming off the dock or lake along with the ground floor bedroom, there is a new outdoor covered and private bathroom that features a hot/cold shower, toilet and sink, each in it's own room. Even a sitting area! This is located at the entrance to the walkout basement bedroom. There is a covered walkway from the downstairs bedroom to the outdoor bathroom in case it rains. You'll love how this new addition enhances lake life and even makes you feel like you're in the mountains!

There are just 3 steps up to the main level front door. The downstairs is located down some exterior stairs at ground level as well. "Remember When" is advantageous for folks that prefer not to navigate lots of stairs.

The front of the home offers plenty of parking, even for your boat trailer. Please call or email us anytime, day or night, with any questions or to secure your lakefront get-a-way. We'd love for you to create memories at our lake house so that you'll also fondly "Remember When".

For a 3-minute drone video of our house, go to YouTube and type in: Remember When Lake House

Follow our FACEBOOK page! Type in Lake Talquin Fun


Glenn and Lawson Smith


See our other VRBO listing located nearby at St. George Island, VRBO 616093.

NOTES:
2-night minimum stay requirement.

MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY allowed is 6 people.

Sorry, we do not offer a monthly rate.

*We cater to family groups and cannot accept reservations for vacationing students or house parties. We do not rent to students or to groups under 25, even if one or more parents or legally responsible adults accompany them.

$125.00 Cleaning fee which includes clean linens and bath towels.

If you bring your dog, we have a $25.00 pet fee. We simply ask that they'd be well behaved & trained, current on flea/tick meds, non-scratchers on doors/windows/furniture, to keep them off the furniture & beds, (or at least bring some blankets to throw over the new Lovesac COUCH. Please pick up after them in the yard and neighborhood. Due to the fact that your pet is not familiar with his/her surroundings at the house, PLEASE bring a kennel in case you plan to leave him/her alone so that your dog does not scratch our door and door frame. Lastly, please keep your doggies from barking so as to not disturb the neighbors.

In the event that you need to cancel, we provide a full refund 60 days or more prior to arrival. Within 60 days there is no refund. Trip cancellation/interruption insurance is strongly recommended because you never know what unexpected life event can occur.

Up to a $300 damage option will be automatically charged to your credit card within 14 days of check out if any damage occurs.

BOAT INFO:
A boat slip is available for your boat with advance notice. PLEASE let us know so that we free up the slip & lift. A Leon County maintained cement boat ramp, (Blount Road Boat Ramp), with 2 floating docks is located nearby.

Our available covered boat slip is 8 1/2 feet wide with the lift at 8' 1" wide. The water depth is 2' deep. The boat lift board is 1' tall so therefore when the boat lift is lowered to the lake bottom you must not have a draft of more than 1'. The available covered boat slip and lift are not designed for large boats. A boat up to around 20' long or less is best. The new slip, which is without an electric lift and cover, is good for larger boats and pontoons. Let us know which one you need. LASTLY, the electric lift has a lever for Up & Down. STOP the lever when the lift is at your desired height or depth. Leaving it unattended will burn up the $600.00 motor. Do not raise the lift higher than a few inches above the water line and STOP the lift when it hits the lake bottom which is a depth of 2 feet. This will prevent the cable from UNRAVELING.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this cottage. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Apalachicola National Forest. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Apalachicola National Forest and 9 minutes from Grand Bay
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Tallahassee cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Glenn and Lawson Smith

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside, near open window. No littering

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 850 sq ft (79 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Well behaved and trained pets allowed. See policy

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Well behaved children welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Charming cottage w/ fantastic views and outdoor living areas! Huge dock! Clean!! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 274 out of 289 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 289 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

michael h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memories in Paradise!
Exceptionally CLEAN, NO BUGS! It was just like being at home, but better. Plenty of room, a well maintained property and it brought a smile to my face until I departed. A beautiful view and outdoor space including wood for your bonfire! Best of all was the fishing!! You can walk out the door and you're just steps away from throwing your pole in and catching one! The dock is huge and very well lighted; and the night fishing was killer!! Everything, you need is right here.... in Paradise on the Lake. This place deserves 5 stars and it's highly recommended but good luck getting a reservation because I'm coming back!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
Thanks so much for sharing your lake house. The views are amazing! My family enjoyed a relaxing weekend. Be sure to bring plenty of food with you. There are no restaurants or grocery stores near by.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

April A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The property is beautiful, peaceful and welcoming. Communication with owner is prompt and courteous. Easy check-in and easy check-out. Just a fabulous gem that we considered ourselves extremely fortunate to have found
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remember When
Great Place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Respite on a beautiful lake
This house turned out to be a real gem. It was a lot bigger on the inside than it looked from the outside. The access and use of the lake was masterful. Multiple decks and a perfect dock just capped off a perfect lake visit. We did not use the grilling area or firepit on this short trip but a future visit will certainly be longer and will take advantage of these two great features.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Talquin Cottage
This cottage is very cozy and comfortable. With the beautiful view it puts you in relax mode very quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John J., Robertsdale

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We had a great time here. I would highly recomme
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Cottage
We enjoyed our stay at “Remember When”. Great view and very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work trip
Nice and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great escape!
This is our second time at remember when and I think this time was even more magical than the last. Don't miss out on this lake adventure!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and serene
We had a wonderful stay at Remember When. Although it was the middle of the summer, we sat on the deck and the temperature was fine. Had planned to go kayaking but ran out of time. We'll definitely stay again if traveling to Tally.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful & clean
Beautiful, clean, wonderful views & great communication - 10/10!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun and relaxing stay.
Quiet peaceful great views. Would stay here again in cooler weather. Even the cat was cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas P., Pemsacola, fl.

Liked: Cleanliness
HAPPY TIMES
GREAT PLACE, PLENTY OF PARKING SPACE, ME AND THE WIFE CAUGHT OVER THIRTY AND SAW FIVE ALLIGATORS. VERY CLEAN INSIDE WITH PLENTY OF ROOM. WISH THE WEATHER WOULD HAVE COOPERATED A LITTLE BETTER. WOULD LIKE TO BACK AGAIN...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
We had a wonderful time. . The two decks and sunroom were great to hang out in. It is about 1 1/2 hour from St George Island.the beds weee comfortable. Could not have asked for a cleaner place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Home
We absolutely enjoyed our stay. We often rent on Lake Talquin and this is by far our favorite thus far. The outdoor spaces are wonderful- very shady with breathtaking views of lake. Boathouse is great. Very close to well maintained boat ramp. We enjoyed the outdoor shower. Kitchen and LR smaller than average but still plenty of room for us as typically while men were watching TV we were in kitchen. Yard is fenced so our 4 legged baby had fun exploring while outside with us. Outdoor cooking was great- plenty of grill tools available for use. Owners were responsive- home was super clean. Made great memories with family- lots of laughs !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes… we “Remember When”!
Wonderful!!!! We could make this “review/rate” all about how clean, well laid out and the comfort of our stay, but that just won’t do justice of our overall experience at “Remember When”. Before you even step inside this beautiful cabin, you are met with a glimpse of a beautiful tiered yard that offers several seating areas along with the PERFECT grilling spot. All sitting areas offer a majestic view of the lake. While grandpa cooks up burgers, he can still watch the grandbabies as they try to “catch their dinner” off an amazing dock (that’s well lit for night fishing). A step or two down is yet another gorgeous sitting area, set up with swings, chairs and a firepit to enjoy watching the sunset as well as letting the kids get their “s’mores” fix! After a day of fishing, swimming, kayaking… (or as these grandparents call it “go! Go! Go!”), the adorable bedrooms upstairs are there for the kids to recharge. Downstairs is not only a super cute bedroom, BUT THE PLACE YOU WANT TO UNWIND! From the screened in personal porch to the outdoor shower/bathroom…… we were POSITIVE we had won the lotto on places to stay!!!! The owners are amazing! They took time to message us to welcome us to “Remember When”, make sure we had enough firewood, and ensure everything was going good! If you want to relax, be comfortable, let all your worries fade away….. plan your next stay at “Remember When”!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Lake View
My family truly enjoyed our stay. We swam, rode the waverunners, fished, grilled and went out on the boat. The host and hostess were more than accommodating, even allowed us some extra time. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Multilevel peaceful gardens
Unique bilevel home. The shower downstairs in the out house setting is so relaxing that I am getting one for my home. Unique pieces of furniture throughout. The outdoors is peaceful, relaxing with three tiers of sitting places and 1 picnic area with two grills. Absolutely will want to rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful lakeside cottage with great layout and landscaping. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrye R., Trenton, Fl, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Very scenic, relaxing and had everything we needed.
Blooming jasmine and roses greeted us as we entered the gate, along with Tally the cat. That is a great beginning right there! We loved the multi deck back yard, each level had something to be enjoyed by all. The cottage is very clean and comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked. My husband wasted no time to see what he could catch right off of the dock. A beautiful nice size blue catfish within the first hour, he ended up with 4 catfish and 2 croppie during our stay. The hosts are the best and made sure we had everything we needed! Fast to respond as well. We would definitely go back and stay longer. Thank You!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating 78
One day crappie fishing and one day bass. Had a great time. House was very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M., Youngstown, Florida. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing.....
This is our 2nd stay here....beautiful weather.....absolutely beautiful house & property....i love the different levels....sitting areas in each level....nature everywhere...we never left!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Side Leisure
Exceptionally pleasant stay in what can only be described as extremely relaxing and pleasant. Thanks for the experience and for allowing us to stay in your cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024