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Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road.

Golf vacation home in rural Donalsonville location

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A wooden deck with yellow flowers and a pond reflecting trees and sky.
A compact kitchen with a dining area, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A television mounted on a wall displaying a scenic landscape.
A wooden table with a clock, a lantern, and a small potted plant.
A blue door with a small porch, a welcome sign, and a metal bench with flowers.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Donalsonville, GA
  • Place, Spring Creek Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Seminole
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Caverns State Park
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

Donalsonville

Seaside stay .You'll find Spring Creek Park and Reynoldsville State Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Pine Hill Plantation and Sealeys Island are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Spring Creek Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lake Seminole - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Three Rivers State Park - 56 min drive - 82.7 km
  • Florida Caverns State Park - 58 min drive - 88.7 km
  • Blue Springs State Recreation Area And Park - 60 min drive - 90.2 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wingates Lunker Lodge - ‬57 min drive
  • ‪Pondhouse Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Big Jim's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Boar's Nest - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Papa Rays karaoke - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road.

Very close to boat ramps, only 1 mile to Big Jims Oyster Bar and ramps.
Large private yard with plenty of space for multiple truck- boat parking. Safe, peqceful, quiet & Clean Fully stocked cottage, on 1.5 acres, off paved road. John Thursby Rd. Multiple boat- truck parking welcome.
3 bdrm, (2 Double bedrooms) 1 Twin bedroom + 1 Twin airbed). 2 baths, washer-dryer, large private screen porch. Area on back to clean fish & set up fish fryers off screen porch.
**Host provides 1 towel, per guest (if you like extra towels, bring with you).
**WIFI, free ROKU TV & youtube. Guests may stream from their home accounts*
20 miles to boat basin in Bainbridge, GA, Bass Capital of GA. Large screen porch has ceiling fan & private area to watch the sunset through the trees. Lots of quiet bird watching off screen porch If you enjoy grilling or setting up fryers, plenty of space in back yard. Large Screen Porch offers a perfect setting for relaxing & privacy. A great area to store coolers, fishing gear, boots or equipment, etc.
Arrive to enjoy comfort, peace & quiet after a long day of fishing, visiting with relatives, hunting or local day trips around quaint small SW GA towns, FL Beaches, Wineries, Tallahassee museums, Mariana Caverns or Wakulla Springs. Or sit & enjoy catching up on your days events, after enjoying some of our local community restaurants around the Lake, Bainbridge or Donalsonville, GA
Cottage is 1 mile from public boat ramps & 5 miles from Seminole State Park, where you can rent kyack or Canoe, take the kids to swim on a beach area, playground, biking or hiking trails.
This is a great location for Fishing Tournament guests.
Bainbridge is 20 miles to Nature Trails, play ground, Restaurants on Town Square, Mega Boat Ramps at Boat Basin & plenty of delicious restaurants.
Need a Fishing Guide? We're happy to provide contact with an excellent guide to fish or enjoy touring different naturescapes within Lake Seminole.

(RULES Apply to ALL GUESTS)
*Required List EXACT # of guests.
*No pets.
*No Smoking, No Vaping in Cottage & on screen porch. *Do not throw butts in yard
*No Gatherings or parties
**NO illegal drugs on property.
**NO EXCESSIVE Alcohol use, or behavior that disturbs neighbors**
*No Frying fish inside
*Required to Pour Grease in grease can, not down drains.
*Remove food items you bring out of fridge at check out.
* NO overnight Unauthorized guests. Reach out to Owner, if you have special requests or need changes.
**Disclosure RING UNIT @ front Door- Outside only**.
*No minors under age 7
* All minors must be accompanied by adult when outside
*Max 4 guests, unless ask Host in advance.
*****Guest must read these basic rules & reply back within 24 hours that you have Read and Agree to Abide by Rules during stay***** We want you to arrive informed.
*SAFETY ALWAYS #1. We are in a natural country setting, 1 mile from public boat ramps.
*Minors must be accompanied with Adult outside at ALL times.
**We Respect ALL guests & expect the same in return when staying in our Lake properties.
*We strive to ensure guests are provided as much information as possible for comfort, location & safety during your stay. Our RULES are basic common sense. *Our goal remains: Making our guests comfortable, safe and happy. We want you to create new memories to take them home with you.

Plz Read and Reply back you have Read and Agree to abide by above Listed-Disclosed RULES for your stay.
Thank you,
Julie, Host and Owner

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Music library
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: NO Vaping. Only outside & use ashtray @ swing

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a lake
  • Near a river
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Guests are to wash their dirty dishes. No dirty dishes in sink.
Tie up ALL Trash in large bags securely, leave on screen porch
Set thermostat on OFF prior to leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

A: Must list EXACT # of guests when booking. B: Booking Guest has 24 hours MUST reply back they have 'Read and Agree' to Abide by all listed Rules.
NO ILLEGAL Drugs. NO Excessive alcohol use or disturbance, or tresspassing on neighbors docks. NO Vaping/Smoking inside or on any porch/deck/dock
All minors Required accompanied by Adult on Dock at all times. NO exceptions- Video surveillance outside yard and dock. No unauthorized Guests!

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Any Minors Age MUST be 7 & with Adult outside

Events

No events allowed
Set up Fish Fryers, family gathering allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO Vaping. Only outside & use ashtray @ swing

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Set up Fish Fryers, family gathering allowed
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Set up Fish Fryers, family gathering allowed For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road. to the airport?

This vacation home is 61.4 mi (71-min drive) away from the Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road. to downtown Donalsonville?

This vacation home is 16.5 mi away from Donalsonville.

Lake Cottage, Only 1 mile to boat ramps & Big Jims Oyster Bar. On paved road. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy for boat parking and close to boat ramp.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice Owner is very nice and is a great person to do business with Thank her so much
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck I.

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

Great spot for fishing tournaments out of big jims

Great spot for fishing tournaments out of big jims
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and accommodations were exactly as described. Julie was very responsive, friendly, and helpful. We will be booking again if we're back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Quinn B.

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

Awesome experience

The place was clean and the owners were awesome. It is conveniently located near Big Jim’s. We will absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey J.

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

Fishing trip

Had a good time fishing lake Seminole House was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda C.

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

Cousins Reunion

We were all very pleased with our stay. Plenty room to spread out and comfy beds. Home was clean and well stocked with necessities for our stay. Host was awesome with communication and recommendations for the area restaurants. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric T.

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

Hobie BOS

Use the shack for a fishing trip. Very nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

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

A roomy, quiet & very nice place to get away for a while

This is a very good place to go for peace & quiet, & to enjoy a relaxing time away. It’s roomy & comfortable, and the hosts are wonderful, helpful people who want to ensure that your stay will be all that you expect in a home away from home. Four of us friends sewed and laughed, & had a great weekend retreat, & highly recommend it for a small group/family gathering.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

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

I’ll be back!😂

Very clean and owner was very responsive to our questions. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis P.

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

Great little place

This is perfect for the fisherman looking to be only about 3 minutes to the ramp and big Jim’s. It’s a little tight with a 21ft boat and full size truck but it’s doable and it’s very safe inside the property where everything is out of site! Enjoyed it and will definitely be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Comfortable and Familiar

This property was the perfect location for our fishing weekend at Lake Seminole. Only minutes away from Big Jim's, it is conveniently located to the boat ramp and a couple of restaurants. Walmart and other shopping/eating options are only a short drive away in Bainbridge. The house itself was just what the doctor ordered for us...quiet, peaceful, clean and relaxing. Plenty of parking in the yard for trucks and boats. Felt like a visit to grandma's house...very comfortable, with a familiar feel to it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY A.

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

Lake Seminole getaway

We were in the area for a fishing tournament and ran across the Swamp Gravy listing. The location is perfect, it's a short drive to Bainbridge. It's very peaceful and you won't have to worry about nosey neighbors. If you're interested in fishing, Big Jim's is 1 mile down the road with access to Lake Seminole. Swamp Gravy was very clean and was furnished with everything that you will need. Gayle was probably the most helpful owner that I've delt with, she'll help you with any issues that you might have. We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Truly Awesome Experience!!! Wonderful Accomodations! Mrs. Julie makes you feel like family!

This has probably been the best experience we have ever had with a home away from home! The cabin was beautiful and fully stocked. Property was spotless, comfortable and had everything we needed!! Mrs. Julie made sure that we were able to have a beautiful family Thanksgiving. We had a family emergency on the way out there and she checked on us every day to see if there was any assistance she could give! Even let us stay another night just truly an ANGEL in my eyes! Will definitely be return guests!! If you have the chance to stay in one of her cabins -DO it will be worth it you will enjoy the peace and quiet and Beauty the surroundings offer! Thanks so much Mrs. Julie and Family!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob L.

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

Southwest Georgia Country Living

The Swamp Gravy house was my introduction to this part of the country. I had a wonderful stay. Julie is the single best Host I have ever met. Thank you, Julie. The house had everything I needed, including birdseed for the feeder. Every house in this part of the country has a pack of hunting dogs that sound like hyenas, but you get that anywhere down here. The quiet is profound. It is rare if a car goes by. The Porch is large and inviting and an important living area. I spent all my time here. I highly recommend the Swamp Gravy House and you will enjoy the lovely Miss Julie, an unusually sweet Host who sincerely wants you to be happy. This house is highly rated for Hunters and Fishermen. I do neither and loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Keith P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

This place is fine if you just need a place to stay when attending a funeral.

We stayed here because he had a funeral to attend. This place is not for children. While getting ready for the funeral my autistic 10 year old pushed the ring camera 2x and my 7 year old come and got me saying a speaker wanted to talk to his parents. I came out to speak to Julie. She had me stand in the rain explaining to me that kids are not to be left alone in the yard and they are not to push the button. That I needed to explain to my son that ( what he thought was a door bell) wasn’t a toy. I said I understood and it wouldn’t happen again. But she continued repeating herself about 4x about my son’s behavior, while I got wet and my hair was just a mess. She then called my husband. He explained how we have one at home. She said that she had kids and she totally understood. That was very hypocritical. The beds are too small for a couple and the showers are slippery. We will not be coming back. THIS PLACE IS NIT FOR A FAMILY WITH KIDS.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

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

Great stay at a Beautiful property!

The owners were professional ,helpful as well as gracious. the property itself was very clean and charming with everything we needed. I would absolutely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley B.

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

Nice house, close to big jims.

Stayed here for a fishing tournament. A little tight to get to trucks and large bass boats... but doable. Receptacles on each side for charging batteries. And clean. Owners are super nice and are very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette F.

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

Related

Love it will sure be back soon!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren F.

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

Great place

The house I great for a fishing trip to Lake Seminole!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Warren F.

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

Great place for a fishing trip

The house is great for a fishing trip to Lake Seminole with good boat parking and very close access to the ramp.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

great

everything was great owners were awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catea H.

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

Peace and quiet

We had everything we needed for a quiet time in the country. The screened porch was perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee and conversation. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg K.

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

Fishing Trip to Lake Seminole

This property was perfect for our annual trip to the lake. Plenty of room to tuck away two pickups pulling bass boats. Lots of room in the house for the four of us and all our gear and supplies. This place is only a few minutes from Big Jims and the State Park ramp. Julie was a fantastic host who made sure that we were well taken care of.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles F.

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

Cozy Country Lake Seminole Cottage

Very thankful for Hospitality and helpful information from Owner. Clean, cozy, Peaceful Location!!