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Paradise Village's tranquil riverfront home offers a peaceful retreat for outdoor enthusiasts and families alike. Prepare morning coffee on the fishing dock, enjoy tennis facilities, or unwind with a family movie night featuring our smart TV with internet and streaming capabilities. The fully-supplied kitchen, cozy throw blankets, and washer/dryer ensure a comfortable stay.

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 60 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Blue Heron House, Blue Heron House

  • ** 15% MILITARY DISCOUNT on regular nightly room rate **

    Show us proof of military service after booking and we will apply the discount for you!

    ~ $25 Pet fee per stay: Please let us know if you are bringing your pup with you!

    * * *

    This lovely river front one story 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home is located within the private gated community of Paradise Village. Our home sleeps 6 comfortably.

    Prepare your morning coffee and enjoy a peaceful start to your day on the fishing dock! Outdoor enthusiasts love taking their boat out for fishing, while fitness mavens enjoy the tennis facilities and jogging through the calm streets of Shell Point. As the sun sets, guests like to prepare delicious family dinners on our outdoor grill. Try to spot a shooting star beneath the sparkling night sky that this area offers!

    In case of a rainy day, we have prepared board games and puzzles to keep your family occupied! And what’s better than a cup of hot chocolate, a big throw blanket and your favorite show? Enjoy a family movie night with our smart TV with Internet and streaming capabilities!

    All pillows, linens, towels and cozy throw blankets are provided. The kitchen is fully supplied with cookware, bake-ware, small appliances, a microwave, and dishwasher. Washer and dryer are also available to our guests.

    Things to do around Shell Point:

    For the curious - Enjoy a day of windsurfing, sailing or kayaking alongside our community! Whether you like birdwatching or dolphin watching, there is something for everyone on this coast! Our house is also very close to St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, as well as Wakulla Springs!

    For the sports enthusiasts - Challenge your friends to a tennis battle on our tennis courts on site!

    For the guys - Bring your own boat and enjoy a well-deserved day of fishing with your buddies with direct access to the Gulf!

    For the ladies - Stretch yourself out on the warm beach of Shell Point, enjoy the cool ocean breeze, and make sure you take in one of our serene sunsets, while collecting beautiful seashells!

    Damage Deposit Policy:

    A pre-authorization of USD 500.00 is due 1 days before arrival and released 5 days after departure

    Pool opens around Easter and closes in October!

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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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total pets

Note from host: Pet fee: $25 per stay

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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

About the area

Located in Crawfordville, Blue Heron House, Blue Heron House is on the waterfront. Wakulla Springs State Park and San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Medart Park and Gulf Specimen Public Aquarum. Visit our Crawfordville travel guide
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Crawfordville, FL

What's nearby

  • Historic lighthouse on shell beach with driftwood and palms in Sanibel island Florida
    Shell Point Beach
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wakulla Springs State Park
    Wakulla Springs State Park
    22 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Florida A&M University
    Florida A&M University
    52 min drive - 57.1 km
  • Brick entrance to FSU campus Tallahassee
    Florida State University
    60 min drive - 61.2 km
  • Tallahassee Downtown Market
    59 min drive - 60.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    17 min drive
  • Hamaknockers BBQ
    18 min drive
  • Hutton's Seafood
    17 min drive
  • Posey's Oyster Bar
    23 min drive
  • The Chill Spot
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Blue Heron House, Blue Heron House have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Blue Heron House, Blue Heron House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Blue Heron House, Blue Heron House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Heron House, Blue Heron House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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Blue Heron House, Blue Heron House Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 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

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

Visiting family in Crawfordville

Very enjoyable time, location made it perfect for visiting my daughter in Crawfordville,even got in some fishing around the dock.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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Snowbird

Enjoyed our stay in this house. Clean and welcoming😊
Stayed 20 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

george z.

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

Perfect

Clean, comfortable, and close to the fish
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Peace and quiet

Relaxed, quiet and felt safe and welcome. Had all the amenities including gas grill even though we didn't get a chance to use it. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

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The house was very clean and the beds were so comfortable. It is in such a great community and the neighbors were very welcoming. Only a few blocks to a beautiful beach and the house is right on the canal with direct gulf access. Will definitely consider staying again. Thank you Blue Heron House!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

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

Nice and clean

Very nice and clean. Close to the community pool and pickleball courts.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

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

Clean and comfortable.....

Enjoyed our stay at the Blue Heron House. Very clean and comfortable. Check in was easy. Simple, no frills home but met our needs perfectly. Beds were very comfortable and linens and towels very nice. Only steps away from pool and tennis courts and close to the beach as well. Dock was great for boating. Fishing was great during our visit. Grounds very well maintained. Close to some great eating spots. Very scenic area. Local festivals were a bonus! Communication with owner was top notch. Pet friendly a plus for us. Will definitely consider this home on a return trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

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

Great location for exploring parks & beaches!

The Blue Heron is a marvelous property in the middle of a multitude of beaches, parks, and outdoor activities. The public beach is a short walk, and there are several state and national wildlife areas within a one-hour radius. If you love being outdoors, it would take you weeks to run out of trails to explore. It is also a pet friendly property. We enjoyed having our furry friend with us as we explored trails and beaches. Daña was wonderful to work with and all communication was timely and clear. The house was perfect for our needs. It was clean, well appointed, and had all of kitchen gear/appliances we couple possibly hope for. There were plenty of linens, towels, and extra blankets for the chilly February nights. The canal view out the back door was a breath of fresh air. And get this… a blue heron even came to hang out with us on the dock one day! (No extra charge for that special visit!) We would highly recommend this property if you’re looking for a reasonably priced, comfortable, clean, and inviting place to stay. It is excellent to use as a ‘home base” for those who are looking to explore all that nature has to offer in this lovely area of The Gulf Coast. It is also a great place to simply chill, relax, and hang out by the water. Thank you, Daña. You are a great host.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy Q.

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

Wonderful attention to detail

The attention to detail was outstanding: an abundance of plush towels, super soft bedding and blankets, comfortable mattresses, fully equipped kitchenware, and all soaps, shampoos, etc. one could require. It was far better than the infamous “starter kit” of essentials that most rentals offer. Dunkin’ coffee was even provided! There were tv’s in the master, one bedroom, and living room. The master bedroom had a sizable closet. The home was clean, nicely set-up, and smelled pleasant. The porch was lovely and the private dock was a lot of fun to fish off of. The beach only a mile away, with free parking. The home is within eyesight of the pool and tennis courts, which sadly was taken up with pickle-ballers a lot of the time (one of the reasons we booked here was for the tennis). However, the mobile home is surely not young and we had some trouble with things like the back glass sliding door to the point of it falling completely out of the track and the entire glass door onto our child. The closet doors also came unhinged and off track from their first opening. Restroom towel racks or hooks had fallen off the walls. No fault to the owner, the HOA of this community is brutally strict, making for some unpleasantries. Also, while close proximity of the pool and community entrance should have been wonderful, their gates at both places beeped incredibly loud and frequently that it became impossible to ignore, even audible from *inside* the mobile home. Overall a great trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ervin G.

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all good great view
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda R.

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

Blue Heron for family get away

The property is spacious and after the house keeper came it was very clean. The beds are very comfy. You are close to the beach and the community was friendly! Beautiful view from the porch too. Everything we needed was included and we had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Adam T.

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Excellent accommodations!

Great place! I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Virginia R.

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The view was fantastic because the place was at the end of the canal and you had view straight to the Gulf. The owner handled problems quickly. This was a pet friendly place and we had a long quiet street to walk them down.I walked my to the small beach which was 4 blocks by way of a sidewalk. We did not have a boat but it had a nice dock if you have one.
Great view for sunrises.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole J.

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Awesome Place!

Property was awesome! Super clean, like cleanest place i’ve stayed in! They had a great amount of towels, which I feel like it’s hard to find in a vacation rental! Dock was deep water, and the hose reached the boat for a fresh water wash down!!! Even had a wine opener!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katharine

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Really wonderful home near St, Marks Nature Preserve. Highly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

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Was a very nice property and we enjoyed our stay. Really appreciated the crab traps!

Process was smooth and communication solid.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

scott m.

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

House was great!!!

House was as advertised. Everything was fantastic
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Khristina W.

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Peaceful

Very peaceful.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Great!

Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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Fishing weekend with friends

Enjoyed the property. The home is very clean and slept 4 adults comfortably. The dock was great for our needs. It’d help for water to be attached for cleanup of boats and fish on the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon R.

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Great getaway without the crowds.

Very relaxing place to spend a few days. We took my teen son’s kayak and he was able to fish from the dock, from the beach, and from his kayak. Nice beach without the beach crowds (and we were there on Memorial Day weekend). We prepared every meal at the property and didn’t even go in to town. Well stocked!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ervin g.

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relaxing getway

Clean and well stocked could use a outdoor electric outlet for golf cart charger, maybe a television in the master bedroom . Still a great place to stay. Ervin
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Cristy R.

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Everything was good

All was pleasant . The property is definitely remote. About 20 mins from a grocery store. Beach was close, but very small. Any questions were answered very quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

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Loved Blue Heron House

There are so many things I like about Blue Heron House. It has a large dock with an aluminum ramp that has a sturdy railing. We brought a boat and it was perfect. It’s very close to the pool and the tennis court, and also close to the marina. The house is filled with light and has new floor and several new appliances. The towels were brand new and very soft. The neighborhood is quiet and the yards are well kept. And to top it all off, we were able to bring our dog! We had a lovely stay and will go back
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie P.

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Very clean and comfortable

We stayed here Easter weekend for a family gathering. The property is very clean and comfortable. We mainly just used it for sleeping since our family gathered elsewhere. The king bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable and the sheets were really soft. The bath towels were thick, white, clean and fresh-smelling. The kitchen appliances looked new. We only used the coffee pot. The coffee pot looked new and I was grateful it was a traditional quick brew 12-cup coffee pot and not a single brew K-cup style because we drink a lot of coffee. The property has three bedrooms with a king bed in the master, a queen bed in the second bedroom, and two twin beds in the third bedroom. We were really pleased with the property and will very likely use it again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023