Backwater river cottage

2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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Altha, FL

Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.)70 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy River Life at its finest! Tube, kayak and fish the river and take out right at your back door! Contact Chipola River Outfitters for daily rentals of all kinds!

Our huge deck, outdoor kitchen (with bathroom) and fire pit are perfect for enjoying time outdoors!

Only 20 minutes to Marianna and one hour to Tallahassee, Panama City or Dothan for those days you want to explore surrounding areas.

Our goal is for you to experience the best that River Life has to offer!

Property manager

Gina Waddell

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Water view

Air conditioning

Microwave

Kitchen

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

House is on river bank and has loft ladder.

Events

No events allowed

Space is perfect for small groups up to 8 people.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Keep pets off all furniture. $25 pet fee per stay.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Any smoking inside will result in fee for damages.

Remove shoes while inside. Wash any dirty dishes and place used linens in front of laundry. Only park in driveway to avoid septic system.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Space is perfect for small groups up to 8 people.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

North America

Altha, FL

Restaurants

Altha Diner - 16 min drive
Cow Palace Cafe - 16 min drive
Wildcat Den - 16 min drive
Hungry Howies Pizza - 25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Backwater river cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Backwater river cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Backwater river cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Backwater river cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Chipola River and within 25 miles (40 km) of Calhoun Liberty Hospital and Compass Lake. Battle of Marianna Monument and Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve are also within 25 miles (40 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ursula W.

24 Oct 2023

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

Comfortable and peaceful

Great accommodations, host is very helpful too.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Candy H., Lakeland, FL USA

16 June 2023

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

Beautiful Place

Very relaxing and tranquil, accommodating and beautiful.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

16 May 2023

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

Great place to stay!

It’s a great house. There isn’t much locally you pretty much have to go the other towns around, which was fine with us. But take bathing suits and what not with you for the day so you don’t have yo go back to the house for anything. We had been to the area previously, and knew what we wanted to do, but if you were not aware it could be a surprise.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tania I.

27 Feb 2023

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

Great weekend getaway

Very enjoable for the whole group. Plenty of seating to spread out, enjoy the birds, deer, and river. A firepit to roast marshmallows. Outdoor kitchen for cooking.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

13 Nov 2022

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

Countryside getaway with plenty of space.

I wanted a countryside getaway with my partner and friends, and this property was perfect. We’d planned on kayaking, cave diving, cookouts, and bonfires, and this location was ideal for that. Access directly onto the Chipola river was convenient for kayaking and gave some great views. Not too far from local towns to get groceries and an easy drive to the Mill Pond and the Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna. There’s plenty of room to lounge, both inside and outside. All in all, a really pleasant stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022