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Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park!

Fully Equipped Kitchen with Electric Oven, Microwave, Fridge and Keurig Coffee

A lush green landscape with a variety of trees and a well-maintained lawn.

A person harvesting oranges from a tree, with boxes of oranges on the ground.

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Highlights

Made for relaxation
Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Firepit
Deck or patio

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Tallahassee, FL

Place, Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens
‪1 min walk‬
Place, Florida State University
‪18 min drive‬
Place, Florida A&M University
‪22 min drive‬
Airport, Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park!

Get close to nature in the heart of Tallahassee. Fall in love with this hidden gem property like our family did! The unique landscape is the star of this VRBO. Our family is continuing the many years that this property has welcomed family getaways, FSU fans, hiking enthusiasts and extended stay workers.

On the North side of Tallahassee, you will be surrounded by forest on the beautiful Canopied Meridian Rd adjacent to Alfred B MaClay State Park and Lake Overstreet Trails.

Enjoy the melody of birds, crickets and cicadas throughout the day and see the deer in the morning and evening from the screened-in porch or open deck. Stroll around the luscious 3-Acre's and help yourself to the many varieties of fruits in season during your stay.

With a central location, you are minutes from the state capital downtown, or an hour from the coast. Visit some of our family favorites: the beach at St. George's Island (1hr. 45min), a hike around the lake of MaClay State Park(5 minute walk - next door!), or spend the day at the boutique shops of Thomasville, GA and hip restaurants (30 minute drive).

We are so glad you found us!

For further information, please contact Matt.

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Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Return the keys

We hope you enjoyed your stay! Please wash any dishes and leave them drying in the drying rack. Take out trash to the dumpsters by the pump house. Any one is fine to place it in.

Please place all used towels together at the bottom of the shower and take sheets off used beds. Hang keys back up on the hook outside the door.

We love reading the guest book, as do other guests, so please sign before your next travels!

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2879102vb

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Tallahassee

Tallahassee is home to this cottage. Theatre Tallahassee and The Taylor House are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Centre of Tallahassee and Northwood Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium, or consider a night out at Capital City Amphitheater.

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Tallahassee, FL

What's nearby

Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Florida State University - 18 min drive - 13.8 km
Florida State Capitol Building - 20 min drive - 13.9 km
Florida A&M University - 22 min drive - 15.6 km
Bobby Bowden Field at Doak Campbell Stadium - 22 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

Tallahassee Station - 22 min drive
Tallahassee, FL (TLH-Tallahassee Intl.) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive
‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park! located?

Situated in Tallahassee, this cottage is steps from Alfred B. Maclay State Gardens and within 3 mi (5 km) of Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park and Killearn Gardens State Park. Golf Club at Summerbrooke and Dorothy B Oven Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

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

The hosts are great, super friendly and helpful. The property is full of fruit trees and lots of space and privacy. Feels like visiting family, which we did while in the area. Also loved the friendly kitty cat.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

12 Apr 2026

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

Katie and Matt are superb hosts and went out of their way to make us feel at home. The cottage is spotless and cozy, the setting is beautiful — a short walk from Maclay Gardens, a gorgeous place for a nature walk — and quiet and the kitchen is well-stocked with everything we needed to make a few meals. Katie even gifted us with fresh eggs from their chickens for breakfast! Quality soaps and shampoos, cozy chairs and a wealth of places — including a sweet screen porch out front — made the cottage so welcoming and comfortable, I will definitely book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

19 Feb 2023

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

Comfortable Cottage in Good Location

Comfortable, quiet cottage. Owners very responsive to guests. Good location for Tallahassee sightseeing.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl f.

7 Mar 2026

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

Cute cottage. Great location. Loved picking fruit from the orange/grapefruit trees on property. Easy access to MacClay park hiking trails. Easy communication with host. Showers are narrow but manageable. Beds soft and comfy. Outside light pole keeps the one bedroom pretty bright at night.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2026

Great meeting you both! Thank you for lettIng us know about the light in the room. We will switch out the curtains to blackout in that room!

Verified

10/10 Excellent

June L.

23 May 2019

Very quiet

Would stay again

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat F.

15 Mar 2019

Perfect place for me.

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

Cute hideaway in the woods

The manufactured home named "simply magnolia" is dressed up nicely and provided for a comfortable experience. Katie and Matt were wonderful caretakers and made us feel quite welcome during our stay. We didn't get to stay too long, but enjoyed seeing rabbits, cardinals, woodpeckers and more in that short time (really there to see our kids at FSU). Wish we'd had more time to explore all the amazing parks nearby - maybe next time.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023

We are so glad that you enjoyed your short stay in Maple! It was lovely to meet you both, and I’m glad you had some time to enjoy the property and all of the wildlife that comes to visit.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy M.

29 Oct 2022

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

We were lucky to get to stay here!

We had such a wonderful stay at this property. It was a little paradise - abundant fruit trees loaded with fruit, live oak trees, flowers, birds, beautiful sunsets and stars at night. The house was just perfect for us and had everything we needed. Loved being able to walk over to the Lake Overstreet trails. It was extra special getting to know Katie, Matt and their precious children. We did not want to leave.

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023

We are so glad you found us during your renovation! It was lovely to chat with you each day, and its great you took full advantage of what the property has to offer.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

26 June 2023

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

Visiting family

The house was clean, well-supplied, and had a good layout for two adults in one bedroom with a bathroom and a second bedroom for our two granddaughters with a nearby bathroom. The hosts were friendly and got the tv connection up and running for us. We appreciated the peace and quiet of the area and it was a quick 15 minute drive to our children's house. Thank you, Katie and Matt, for sharing your house with us!

Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lisa & Howard U.

14 Sept 2017

Charming! Comfortable! 5 Star worthy!

Diane was a wonderful host! Our trip was out of necessity as we were fleeing from hurricane Irma. Diane met us late in the evening to give us a key, show us the cottage and mostly offered her sweet, calm Southern hospitality ...that helped ease our stress!! The cottage is well equipped with everything one could need for a few nights or months! Clean, clean, clean! Comfortable and Charming and the beautiful landscaped grounds are photo worthy! We WILL return to visit Diane and the charming town of Tallahassee.... next time under better circumstances!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023

Hurricane season was a trying time for everyone. So glad you found a comfortable refuge. So glad to have you

Archival

10/10 Excellent

Annette G.

9 Apr 2016

Ideal value!

This was a delightful base for our month long get-away to beautiful Tallahassee. It offered everything as cited in the ad, plus privacy, camelia's, trails, and easy access to everything. We had guests from Germany who were thrilled not to be in a hotel, and the cottage did not feel crowded. Everything we needed was there and in good condition. We hope to return if we haven't found a place to buy. Diane was lovely! She introduced us to loquats and was a wonderdful host. Thank you for a great month!!!!! Annette and Rick

Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2016

Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023

It is always exciting to share the fruits growing at this property. Spring it is loquats although there are also still a few kumquats. Then the blueberries next month after which come the plums. There are also 4 fig trees and then later in the fall it is citrus again along with persimmons. So glad you were here to enjoy this

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia L.

20 July 2023

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

My Little Dream House

This little house was exactly what I needed! When my family visited me one evening for a birthday party, they all said they could see me living in a house/setting just like that. It was perfect for me. I slept better there than I do here at home. I loved everything about it, especially the little gate. I did not mine opening/closing it as I came and went. It was both charming and offered me an extra sense of security. I have this property saved at the top of my favorites. I hope to stay here many times in the future!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie G.

9 June 2023

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

pleasant convenient spot

Nice, clean small house, good location. The house is on a busy road but well back from it, so it's not noisy (and it's all fenced, so ok for kids--I think kids would like this place.) Communications with Katie were fine; her family lives on the property, across the field. We found this a good location for us--we were there for kayaking and bird watching. It's easy to get into Tallahassee from here too. The property is contiguous with the state park, so you can go there for a walk. (there are armadillos too, something new for us though annoying to Floridians!) The house is not modern, but it was very comfortable (nice bed!) and we liked the two porches for enjoying the warm spring air. I recommend it!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

Response from VrboOwner on 14 Sept 2023

Hi Julia, We appreciate the detailed review! It is so helpful for future guests to see if it would be a good fit for them. It was lovely to meet you both.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

21 June 2026

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

My husband, although not wheelchair bound, has limited mobility. The entrance was easy to maneuver and the step in showers were perfect for us. The location is amazing! Close to shopping, groceries and our family. The kitchen had an ample supply of baking pans which I especially appreciated. Thank you to our host family! We look forward to future stays here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine O.

17 June 2026

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

This cottage is adorable! It is immaculate and you'll find everything you might need for your stay in the cupboards and closets. The Wallaces have thought of everything! Old-Florida charm, comfy beds and furniture, and overall a very family-friendly place to relax and enjoy your vacation!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026

About the host

Hosted by Matt Wallace

My husband, kids and I moved to Tallahassee from Nashville, TN. It immediately exceeded our expectations. The small town feel with everything you need 10 or 15 minutes in any direction. A state park for trail runs and bike rides, and a crystal clear ocean less than 2 hours away. Now all we needed was a home to call our own. Little did we know, it would start us on a new adventure.

Why they chose this property

My family and I didn't specifically set out to become active on VRBO, but when we came across this property, and all it has to offer, we immediately knew that we wanted to be a part of it, and continue the legacy. There is nothing like it in Tallahassee.

A local family in town spent years making this three acre property stunning. The lot is surrounded by gorgeous fruit trees, which if you are lucky enough to taste, you will never want to go back to store bought fruit again. Our farmhouse is on the property alongside the cottage with plenty of breathing room for guests to enjoy. If you are looking for country living (and maybe a trip back to grandmas house) in the heart of a city, you've found it.

What makes this property unique

You will be in close proximity to everything Tallahassee has to offer. The state capital, museums, parks, FSU Stadium and more. Not only that, but you will wake up with a fresh cup of coffee in hand and look out on a luscious three acre lot surrounded by Magnolia trees, Crepe Myrtles, and a stunning live Oak Tree right out your window.

We hope you fall in love as much as we did.

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Highlights

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property

Cozy 2br Cottage next door to Maclay State Park!

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

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Cosy Guest house near FSU and airport

House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Check-out instructions

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Tallahassee

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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Hayley M.

Hayley M.

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John O.

John O.

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Tammy D.

Tammy D.

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Nancy R.

Nancy R.

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ERICA P.

ERICA P.

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Tara K.

Tara K.

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Lucio F.

Lucio F.

10/10 Excellent

Julie Y.

Julie Y.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

Eileen D.

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Comfortable Cottage in Good Location

Karen S.

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl f.

Cheryl f.

10/10 Excellent