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Charming waterfront barndominium on the beautiful spring-fed Chipola River.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Altha, FL
  • Place, Chipola River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Caverns State Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Springs State Recreation Area And Park
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

About this property

Charming waterfront barndominium on the beautiful spring-fed Chipola River.

Limit 4 people. I small dog only $50.00 Pet fee and no parties allowed.

Charming waterfront barndominium located on the beautiful spring-fed Chipola River in Altha, Florida. From its waterfront location to its outdoor amenities and entertainment options, this cabin is perfect for a truly unforgettable vacation experience. Whether you're seeking relaxation, adventure, or a combination of both, this property has it all.

This adorable barndominium has a full bedroom with a queen size bed and a loft with two twin beds. It sits across from a spring fed creek and has the largest sand bar on the river for your enjoyment! Paddle boards and kayaks are located on property for your use.

Explore the Florida Caverns, hike the Garden of Eden or Torreya State Park, or tube down the river from Bear Paw, Chipola Outfitters or Blue Springs. Also the worlds most beautiful beaches are located just over an hour away. Visit Mexico Beach, Port St Joe, Apalachicola or Panama City beach while you visit.

There is no internet or cable, but there are over 100 movies on the property for you to enjoy. Bring a book and relax while you are unplugged from your daily workload and everyday routine.

The home is elevated, so it will require walking up many steps. Please hold on to the rail and assist children and older adults.

The property has a highchair, coffee pot, hair dryer, and extra electric blow-up mattress. The house is located on the water, so swim at your own risk—no lifeguard on duty.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Waterfront no lifeguard swim at your own risk.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small dog breeds only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
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

About the area

Altha

Altha is home to this cabin. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve and Torreya State Park.
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Altha, FL

What's nearby

  • Chipola River - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Florida Caverns State Park - 37 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Blue Springs State Recreation Area And Park - 38 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Lake Seminole - 46 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Falling Waters State Park - 56 min drive - 79.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake House Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Altha Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪DK'S! - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Alberts - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Corner Bar - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming waterfront barndominium on the beautiful spring-fed Chipola River. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming waterfront barndominium on the beautiful spring-fed Chipola River.?

As of 4 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming waterfront barndominium on the beautiful spring-fed Chipola River. on 11 June 2026 start from AU$187, 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 Charming waterfront barndominium on the beautiful spring-fed Chipola River.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming waterfront barndominium on the beautiful spring-fed Chipola River.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming waterfront barndominium on the beautiful spring-fed Chipola River.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming waterfront barndominium on the beautiful spring-fed Chipola River. located?

Situated in Altha, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Chipola River and 9 mi (14.4 km) from Calhoun Liberty Hospital. Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve and Torreya State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
This is our second time visiting and we love the peace and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darla

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and comfortable. Clean, with everything we needed to relax and unwind. Nice little getaway, would love to come back when the weather is a little warmer to enjoy the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Very peaceful river setting! Great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay at the cabin on the river. Wonderful property to unwind and relax with the family and enjoy the outdoors unplugged.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laura e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is a very charming, we had a wonderful time here. Place is very clean and well stocked. Kids will love the loft that has two twin beds and small chairs overlooking living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

eric m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was great!! Really cool place on the river (makes me jealous) and the communication was outstanding with the property owner. There is a lot of outdoor things to do there, thank you for having us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jettie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing. Enjoyed kayaks being there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The barndominium was more than we could have imagined. It had everything we could possibly need. Very warm and welcoming. The location right on the river was so peaceful. Our host was very available. Would love to go again. Thank you for sharing your little piece of heaven.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our wedding anniversary trip at the cabin on the river. Dawn was very responsive to our questions. Hopefully we can bring the kids next time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
WOW!!! The hostess with the mostest!! When you arrive to your rental, and it is just like home. The styling of farmhouse is beautiful!! You have everything needed for cooking, cleaning,washing, relaxing etc.. I mean everything! Even extra towels and blankets. So for us that always bring everything with us, with Ms Dawn’s rental you dont have to. I would give 100 star rating if I could. Our week vacation was wonderful! Beagle approved by my service dog. Ms Dawn is the best host! Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Amy E.

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

Chipola

We enjoyed our stay. We were in town for a wedding in nearby Kinard and the location was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Life on the river

A truly amazing stay. Saw lots of wildlife on the river, and had a really great time grilling and sipping coffee on on the deck. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

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

Tranquility on the Chipola

We loved this charming property on the Chipola River. This was a much needed getaway and the riverfront cabin was perfect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Breanna W.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

We had the best time during our stay. The view is beautiful and the cabin is super cute and cozy! We will definitely be booking to stay again! 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

me myself and I

Liked: Cleanliness, location

Our caverns trip..

Beautiful location and friendly neighbor..Kitchen was a little small and difficult to work in..The decks, dock and river were simply amazing to our kinda travler..Thanks for the occupancy..
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holley F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5 Stars!!

Our weekend stay was absolutely perfect! The location on the river couldn’t have been better. We were able to launch our boat and keep it right at the property all weekend, which made going out on the water and returning to the house super convenient. The view was stunning and so relaxing. We only live a few hours away, so this will definitely be a go-to spot for future getaways. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

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

River Cottage

Amazing cottage on the river - literally hanging over the river. Super clean and very well decorated. Bed is extremely comfortable. Awesome place to spend time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

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

Rest and relaxation with a beautiful view!

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay. It was quiet and peaceful, with an amazing view! The pictures of the property don’t do it justice. I plan to visit again. 10 out of 10 recommendation!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonja D.

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

Slice of Heaven

This place could not have been more perfect. The river, the peace and serenity not to men the hummingbirds!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kathleen H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Never again

The family obviously use this property on a regular basis.as the closet and drawers contained all their personal items and the food and freezermuliple scented candles and plug in scents on every room contained their food. We felt like intruders rather than guests. We stayed only one night although we paid for two. It’s definitely not a place to stay if you have allergies as there were
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri T.

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

Beautiful and Relaxing

We had to evacuate Clearwater for Hurricane Milton. Somehow this wonderful gem fell into our hands. We were having a hard time finding a pet friendly place to evacuate with our golden retriever. The house was amazing. The view on the river is what we needed to keep our anxiety down worrying about our home. The house had everything we needed. Dawn answered all my 20 plus emails immediately and was so kind. Thank you for providing the peace of mind we needed while we evacuated from the hurricane. Can't wait to come back and enjoy at another less stressful time
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri B.

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

LOVE this river cabin!!

This property and cabin is directly on a beautiful little river. I spent most of the time there on the back porch, overlooking the water, and enjoying the peaceful and beautiful scenery, watching the squirrels, and listening to the birds and owls. It was easy to locate. The home and property could not have been any cleaner or accommodating !! It was very comfortable and cozy, compared to generic feels of hotels and other rentals. The one bedroom, bathroom, hallway, and open plan kitchen/dining/great room - exactly like in the photos - are nicely large with lots of natural lighting, and seating. We went up to the gorgeous Jackson Blue Hole spring in Marianna, and also kayaked Ecofina Creek - full of beautiful springs and clear water for almost 7 miles. Both places are around 30 minutes or so from this place. We would stay again and again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernestine A.

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

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Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Billy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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