Leave your worries behind when you travel down the long gravel driveway and enter the private gates of "Story’s Landing.” Nestled away in a planted pine paradise, this 400-acre retreat provides the outdoor getaway you have been dreaming about. Experience the exceptional beauty and diverse wildlife that is characteristic of Northwest Florida.
In the mornings, you may hear the soft call of wild turkeys in the distance or catch close-up views of deer grazing in the open meadows that surround the home. In the evenings, relax on the open-air wrap around porch beside the fireplace and listen to the barred owls calls echo throughout the creek bottom. Explore the great outdoors and adventures that await as you hike, bike, or cruise the endless trails and babbling creeks throughout the property.
Make your way inside this beautiful 3-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home where you are greeted with high vaulted ceilings, beautiful hardwood floors, soft comfortable furnishings, and stunning custom windows that offer unparalleled 360 views of this hidden retreat. Equipped with luxury accommodations, indoor/outdoor entertainment systems, premium appliances and living accommodations, a cedar sauna and fitness space. This home is perfect for an intimate getaway, group gathering, or even event venue! Pre-approval from host is required for any events, parties, or celebrations of over 10 people prior to commencement.
CONVIENTLY LOCATED just 10 minutes from Historic Defuniak Springs, 30 minutes from the famous beachside towns of 30A (including Seaside, Alys, Rosemary, Grayton) and just 40 minutes from the murage of activities and dining located in Destin and Panama City Beach!
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
A venue fee may apply for events over 15 guests.
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No Hunting- No Exceptions
Important information
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Property # 3190272vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: A venue fee may apply for events over 15 guests.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
De Funiak Springs
De Funiak Springs is home to this holiday home. Chautauqua Vineyards and Vortex Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ponce De Leon Springs State Park and Morrison Springs.
Walton County Heritage Museum - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
Walton-DeFuniak Public Library - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
Chautauqua Hall of Brotherhod - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
Getting around
Panama City, FL (ECP-Northwest Florida Beaches Intl.) - 70 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 12 min drive
Del Taco - 12 min drive
Last Stop Brew Vault - 10 min drive
Starbucks - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Story's Landing Secluded Retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Story's Landing Secluded Retreat?
As of 14 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Story's Landing Secluded Retreat on 1 Sept 2026 start from AU$499, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Story's Landing Secluded Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Story's Landing Secluded Retreat?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Story's Landing Secluded Retreat?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Story's Landing Secluded Retreat located?
Situated in De Funiak Springs, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Chipley Park, Lake Defuniak and Walton County Heritage Museum. Chautauqua Vineyards and Kings Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).
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Stories Landing is the most comfortable, peaceful, and relaxing vacation rental you can hope to find. Host Paviale will make you feel at home, or more accurately – better than at home.
The host was great, very helpful with any questions we had and the amenities were perfect! This property is beautiful and the scenery is amazing, it’s like being in your own little world at story’s landing! The outdoor fireplace was awesome, we would definitely stay there again!
The most relaxing vacations we have ever been on. The house was gorgeous and the property was beautiful and peaceful! Although we had a little rain I couldn’t think of a better place to be stuck in out of the rain! The wrap around porch was my favorite!
This house is located on a secluded piece of property that gives you all kinds of privacy yet or still close enough to have pizza delivered to you! If you’re in the area, there is no better place to stay
This house is beautiful, huge kitchen and living space.
Plenty of bathrooms for everyone’s morning routines!
Highly recommend the stay here, Paviale and Brian were great hosts, they made sure we had everything we needed and more…. Thanks y’all!
We absolutely loved our little weekend away here. It was perfect! The outside space was amazing for playing yard games and we loved all the hiking trails. The house was so comfortable and clean. We loved cooking in the gorgeous kitchen. It had everything we needed. We can not wait to come back!!
Our family had the most amazing and relaxing stay at Story’s Landing. I voted to never leave but my family wouldn’t let me stay. You won’t want to leave either! The beautiful views from every window in every room brought the outdoors inside and the outdoor living spaces were so inviting. The host was extremely helpful and responsive. Would love to stay here again!
I have stayed in several Vrbo rentals mostly in the mountains two in central Florida. I enjoy staying in quit places away from the crowds. This rental is awesome.. it is well planed for small group gatherings. The layout allows for easy access to the outside. The quality of interior is high end. The host is very accommodating.
Everything about Story’s Landing is wonderful! My family and I were blessed to be able to book this property for a last minute stay for an unexpected family funeral. We arrived well after dark and were greeted with lights on and welcoming, spacious parking and covered areas to unload our things, soft music playing throughout the house, and the feeling of being in a luxurious home away from home. Story’s Landing is exactly as the pictures show on their site. It is spacious, luxurious, inviting, calming, and peaceful. Every detail had been thought of for our stay. Our pup even had her own space to stay with food and treats just for her. The owner is very thorough with instructions and helpful details during your stay. She went out of her way to help us with things we might need for food and flowers for the funeral as well when she didn’t have to. All the family who visited were highly impressed by the property and how everything had been o thought out to make your stay easy and relaxing. We will most definitely book again when we are in the area!!! This is an absolutely wonderful house and owner. I would give more stars if I could!!
Wow, staying here made me rethink every 5 Star rating I’ve even given to anything. To start, this property has EVERYTHING and more that we could conceive of needing. Tiny Phillips head screwdriver to open a battery cover on a temperature probe? They have it! Vacuum sealer with bags for our sous vide cooking? Of course! But that’s not the half of it. We brought our Jeep Wrangler, and asked permission to drive around the property (this is an active logging operation, so you should ask permission and be respectful of property lines). The hostess came out in her truck, drove around dropping Google Map pins in her favorite spots and gave a variety of recommendations on why to look for. Who does that? A 10 Star host does, that’s who. Steam room, sauna, big open spaces inside, fast internet, huge deck spaces with outdoor fireplace, dining areas and more. They even had a fresh bowl of water for our dogs! I cannot tell you how blown away we were with the hostess, much less the property itself. To be fair, the closest grocery store is the Publix in Freeport, about 25 minutes away. Okay, that’s the biggest downside I could find, but to compensate, the drive through the countryside was beautiful. I’ll take that any day. Dogs had the time of their lives, running around, checking out the deer, turkey and other assorted wildlife. We are booking again very soon.