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Tiny Cottage at Goat House Farm

Tiny Cottage at Goat House Farm

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Private kitchen

Overview of Tiny Cottage at Goat House Farm

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

Map
Tallahassee, FL
  • Popular LocationLake Talquin State Park13 min drive
  • AirportTallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)29 min drive
  • Popular LocationFlorida State University31 min drive
  • Popular LocationFlorida A&M University32 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

Tiny Cottage at Goat House Farm

Goat House Farm is a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational farm. All profits go toward supporting the mission of the farm.

Come and de-stress by snuggling our goats. These bouncing bundles of joy are guaranteed to make you smile! We also have chickens, peacocks, honeybees, and even a pig. We are near Tallahassee but in a rural area, down a bumpy dirt road, but we promise the trip is worth it. Kayaking and hiking right off the property, plus beautiful sunsets on the lake.

Make yourself at home in our unique tiny cottage with kitchenette, private bath with shower, and heat/AC. Luxury queen size bed. We also have a queen tatami mattress for extra guests.

Kitchenette is stocked with standard cooking supplies and farm fresh eggs and fruit are available in season. You can also pre-order fresh biscuits and honey butter for breakfast. TV, toaster oven, french press, induction plate, and refrigerator are in the unit, along with kitchen essentials. There is a microwave in the common area. We also have a small outdoor kitchen area with grill, stove, utensils, basic cooking supplies (oil, salt, pepper, condiments), fire pit, and picnic table.

Note, there are no windows in the cottage. It was built originally as a storm shelter! You will sleep really well with the thick walls and no city lights! The private entryway does have windows that let some light into the room.

Wifi, laundry, and smart/cable TV.

Private and group goat yoga classes may be available during your stay, just ask us ahead of time!

*****Unless you re a return guest, you must arrive before 7pm.*******
Remember, there is an hour time difference if coming from the west. Late arrivals interfere with our milking routine and we cannot stop milking to show you around. Farm folks also hit the hay pretty early! Please do not book and then tell us you will be arriving late. Thank you.

Feel free to message if you have questions! The herd looks forward to meeting you!!

Additional rules
Visiting the Farm
Our daily schedule revolves around your arrival. Please let us know when you have an ETA so we can be sure someone is here to greet you.
1. NUMBER ONE: Be respectful to the animals. They are always a priority here. Use caution around the goats. While they are friendly and we’ve never had a problem, they are horned and can be dangerous. Any abuse toward the animals, physical or verbal, will terminate your stay immediately.
2. Children are not allowed in the pasture or chicken coops without adult supervision.
3. Please use chemical products minimally. We are an organic farm and what you use eventually goes into the soil and the lake.
4. Keep all trash in a closed container. The wild critters will find it and make a mess. All recycling, with the exception of styrofoam should go in the green recycling can. Please do recycle. The well water is double filtered and perfectly safe to drink, so bottled water isn't necessary.
5. Do not litter on the farm, in fact if you happen to find any garbage please help us out and pick it up so the animals don’t eat it! Please dispose of all your trash in the correct bins when you checkout.
6. The refrigerator in the common room is a community fridge for campers and workcampers. Feel free to leave your food there when you check out and not in the cottage fridge.
7. The gates to the pasture should ALWAYS be latched and looped. If one goat sees it open, he or she will call everyone else and they will make for the woods!
8. We strive for an environmentally sustainable lifestyle. Try to keep electric consumption in mind, and turn off anything not in use. Turn all lights and AC off when you check out.
9. Do not feed any of the animals meat products, chocolate, raw beans, avocado seeds, or anything you wouldn't eat yourself (moldy bread, spoiled food, etc). Do not feed them around the pig. He gets food aggressive.
10. Campfires must never be left unattended.
11. DO NOT speed down the driveway. Sometimes kids get out and often chickens are hanging out along the way.
12. Dogs are not allowed in the pasture. NO EXCEPTIONS. EVER.
13. No smoking in barn, coops, manger, nursery, pasture, cottage, or in our tents.
14. If you have any issues at all, please let us know and we will make it right. Negative reviews are particularly difficult for hosts to recover from! We pride ourselves on offering a unique and comfortable camping experience and want you to be happy!
15. All tips go to our volunteer workcampers!

Upon check out please take out trash and turn off all lights, ac, or heat. That is all. No chore list!

Property manager

Melissa Hughes

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Checkin is between 2pm and 7pm.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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

About the area

Tallahassee

Located in Tallahassee, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Mission San Luis de Apalachee and Lake Jackson Mounds State Archaeological Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Talquin State Park and Lake Talquin State Forest. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium or JoAnne Graf Field. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Tallahassee, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Talquin State Park - 13 min drive
  • Tallahassee Community College - 25 min drive
  • Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium - 29 min drive
  • Florida State University - 31 min drive
  • Florida A&M University - 32 min drive

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Station - 31 min drive
  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Whip Waterfront Pub N Grub - 26 min drive
  • Angel's Seafood by the Dam - 13 min drive
  • Country Boys Restaurant - 24 min drive
  • R J's House of Catfish - 12 min drive
  • Dixie D'lite Lounge & Package - 32 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Melissa was a wonderful host. Her farm was a lot of fun. The goats were entertaining, and Cam, her dog, was a sweetheart. The cottage had everything we needed. It was very clean. The biggest challenge was the drive in. We had two different rain storms that made the dirt roads more challenging, but we were able to navigate them without any real trouble. We wished we had more time to hike around the lake. We will save it for another time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farm Style Getaway
This was exactly what I was looking for. Quiet time in the country away from the hustle and bustle. I enjoyed hearing the sounds of the roosters and goats and having time slow down for me for a few days. Melissa went over the house rules and gave me free rein to visit the goats whenever I wanted. She also took quite a bit of time the first day to answer all my questions about life with goats. I would like to have my own goats in the near future and Melissa gave me lots of good information to think about. My goal was to get a feel for what farm life might be while taking some time to decompress from my fast-paced city life. I wish I could have stayed longer, but even a few days worked magic to slow things down. My dog also had a blast. If you are looking for a rustic, authentic farm getaway, this is just the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Farm Stay
Goat House farm is a peaceful working farm located on Lake Talquin adjacent to a Florida State Forest. Learn all about dairy goats or relax beside a campfire after a hike. Fresh eggs are available daily. My stay was during kidding season and I was able to meet the goats and help with their care. It was fun and educational.
Stayed 65 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Goat Fun
Amazing farm. Very nice people. Will visit again in warmer months
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Experience
This was more than just a stay it was an adventure. I loved waking up to the roosters crowing. And hurried to get dressed so I could go spend time with the kitties and goats. I was in town to visit family but the highlight of my trip was the mornings spent with the goats.The cottage had a wonderful cabin feel and met all our needs. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Hughes

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Goat House Farm is a Farmher operated 501(c)(3) micro dairy in a rural area of Tallahassee on the beautiful Lake Talquin. The farm has its humble beginnings in the summer of 05 with four acres, four goats, and four chickens. Founded on the love of animals and a passion for sustainability, we remain committed to compassionate practices and the most natural care of our land and animals as possible.

Why they chose this property

As stewards of the land and herd, we believe we have a responsibility to share nature's blessings. We offer several agritourism opportunities on the farm, from farmstays to day visits. It is our goal to create a space where our visitors can have fun and learn about the animals who share that space. We also strive to serve as a valuable resource for first time goat owners. To support that endeavor, we sell chicken eggs, specialty cottage goods, honey, and natural goat milk products. We also sell raw goat milk (for pet consumption only, as per Florida law).
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our programming and partners. We welcome all races, abilities, ethnicities, backgrounds, orientations & identities.
We are located at the end of a bumpy 3/4 mile dirt road off Highway 20/Blountstown Hwy on the lake. Part of the road is paved, but most is dirt and we are prone to flooding after more than a couple of days of hard rain. We have several cars in the neighborhood that don't have a problem on the road, but - full disclosure! If bumpy dirt roads bother you, our road in is not for you. We - and most of our guests - think it is worth it.

What makes this property unique

We are so fortunate to share our land and space with such a sociable and loving herd of goats who just thrive on human interaction. We are also nestled in the Lake Talquin State Forest just yards away from the 10,000 acre Lake Talquin and minutes from Apalachicola National Forest and Tate's Hell State Forest. We are about 45 minutes away from Florida's sugar sand beaches.
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