In Donalsonville .You'll find Lake Seminole and Seminole State Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Pine Hill Plantation and Fairchild State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Rustic Retreat on Paradise
Discover your quiet escape on Lake Seminole with our rustic, fisherman's cabin! -Directly on Lake Seminole with private boat launch and 2 electric boat slips. -Enjoy the 14 ft john boat as well as 2 open faced kayaks available to you during your stay. -House is spacious with a rec room, fire place, living room, kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 4 beds, and 1.5 baths. -Extra sleeping accommodations with a day bed and paper privacy divider -large fenced in yard making this place dog friendly -Full hookup available for RVs or campers -Beautiful fire place that belongs in a castle and fire powered grill on the porch -Porch supplied with chairs and picnic tables -fully furnished
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Bicycles
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 4 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: The house is not child proofed
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 there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Rustic Retreat on Paradise Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Michael P.
May 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Fishing Trip
We really enjoyed our stay, there was plenty of room in yard to accommodate 4 trucks pulling boats. Loved the open floor plan of the house a lot bigger than it looks. The house was clean and pretty much had everything we needed. We enjoyed the open grill on the back porch and the dock and boat slip was a plus. Would recommend this property for a great fishing getaway and the fishing was pretty good also.
Michael P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ben H.
May 5, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing and camping
Very nice we all enjoyed the cabin lots of room lots of thingsto do togeer
Ben H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lora C.
Apr 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
An absolute gem
We absolutely loved our stay. We hosted an engagement celebration. Tara communicated thoroughly. She made sure to check in with me before during and after my stay. The property has a peaceful and rustic charm that instantly made us feel relaxed and at home we especially enjoyed tithe dock and porch area. Perfect viewing spots. There is a red brick wood grill. We did grill out one night and it was perfect! It’s secluded and cozy, but it still has everything you need. She even left us some little “freebies”. Razors, paper towels, trash bags, popcorn. Such a nice touch. The breakfast bar is BEAUTIFUL! It’s the kind of place you can come to again and again. I even had some of our attendees ask how they could rent it too!
Lora C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Holly J.
Apr 12, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Wonderful time. The yard was perfect for our dogs. The gates kept them in the yard. Endless supply of hot water. Very roomy. Private boat ramp- dock. Saw lots of wildlife. Baby gators along with a few big ones. Great stay would stay again.
Holly J.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barbara P., Gulf Shores, Alabama
Sep 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
The house is so much larger than we expected! Very open and roomy. The property also has a boat ramp and boat house. The large fenced yard was so great for my 2 dogs. It was great!
Barbara P.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy R.
Jul 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great clean place
We had a great time at this place. The fishing was good and the house itself is really cool. Lots of older antiques and things that remind me of my childhood. We will be back.
Jeremy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joy C.
Jun 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We really enjoyed this place. It was quiet, clean, and our teens and dogs loved it. It was a fun place to come and “unplug” and spend some time together.
My boys loved fishing on the dock and using the kayaks and seeing turtles and small alligators!
Joy C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary C.
Aug 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Love it
Gary C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
David S.
Aug 20, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
House was very clean and well stocked. Open floor plan allowed plenty of room for everyone. Yard was mowed and well kept. Quiet neighborhood with lots of wildlife. We will definately be back.
David S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Taylor S.
Aug 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
We absolutely loved our time together. The house has plenty of room for everyone to sleep, eat, and mingle comfortably. The lake was beautiful as well. Our family will remember this trip for years to come!
Taylor S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Stephanie S.
Jul 16, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Likes and dislikes
Likes:
- dock
-outdoor fireplace/grill
- tin roof (when it rained)
- porch
-available boat and kayaks
- The size of the common area
-pool table
- kitchen
- decent fishing
- new fruit trees planted
Dislikes:
- grass had not been mowed and weeds were knee high
- overgrown brush everywhere with snakes. My dog couldn’t run in the fenced in area with fear of him getting bit.
- beds were not ready, and the sheets I found were old and stained. Along with the pillows.
- dock is leaning and may need repair in the future.
This place has a lot of potential, as I see some upgrades y’all are trying to make. It’s like a diamond in the rough. Y’all are fortunate to own such a place.
I like clean linens and towels, as that would have made a big difference in our comfort during the stay for little money.
The concrete boat landing strip was a saving grace, as we didn’t have to question every step in the tall grass headed to the dock.
With the upgrades, we would come back. Thank you for hosting.
Stephanie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joseph J.
Jul 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The owner was quick to respond to any correspondence. It appears there are some improvements in the process of being made to the home.
Joseph J.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shuronda A.
Jun 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded getaway
Enjoyed our stay, cabin was clean and spacious, loved having access to the boats and kayaks. Will definitely stay again soon! Also, the host, Tara, was very friendly and helpful!
Shuronda A.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott R.
Jun 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 will definitely be back
10/10 has everything you need and more very clean
Scott R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gary C.
Jun 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
Loved it
Gary C.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Teresa M.
May 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise Found
This was a traditional vintage fish camp that was perfect for our stay. It is right next to Lake Seminole State Park which made a good day trip so the kids could swim. The scenery was perfect and I really enjoyed watching all the birds at the bird feeder. Very quiet and serene
Teresa M.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Sherod H.
May 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Location
Love the location. Nice get away if you love the outdoors. One thing could make it better if blinds on all windows where the guess will fell more cover