Take it easy at this unique & tranquil getaway right off the St. Marks Historic Railroad State bike trail & 30 minutes from FSU's Campbell Stadium. As if the local attractions from the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, SM Light House, Wakulla Springs, St. Marks River, Wakulla River, & some of the best fishing on Florida's Forgotten Coast aren't enough, walk down stairs for a fresh cup of Lucky Goat coffee, lattes, breakfast, lunch, & dinner or call to have it delivered up to your bungalow.
The space
The Shack Bungalow is a 1,500 square foot furnished townhome located in St. Marks (although the address states Crawfordville, it is in St. Marks not Crawfordville) with 2 large bedrooms and 2 full baths. This home is gorgeous with a large dining room area and beautiful rounded bar with granite countertops. The kitchen is fully stocked with all top of the line stainless steel appliances. The large great room is open to the dining area and kitchen. Relax on the furnished porch overlooking the villages after taking a ride on the St. Marks Historic Railroad State bike trail, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, exploring St. Marks and local attractions, or coming in from day on the beautiful water of the Forgotten Coast. Plenty of parking for your boat.
Guest access
Guests have access to the entire top floor of the townhome. The Shack of St. Marks (Coffee Shop & Restaurant) below is accessible during operating hours Wednesday/Thursday 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM, and Sunday 8:00 AM-2:00 PM. Closed Mondays &Tuesdays. Access to the restaurant is on the bottom floor (they both have separate entrances).
Other things to note
The Shack Bungalow is located right off the the St. Marks Historic Railroad State Bike Trail on Port Leon in St. Marks and 30 minutes from FSU's Doak Campbell Stadium. The trail begins on Woodville Highway, just south of Capital Circle in Tallahassee. The trail runs parallel to Woodville Highway (State Road 363) ending at San Marcos de Apalachee Historic State Park. Walk downstairs and enjoy fresh Lucky Goat coffee, lattes, frappuccinos, milk shakes, beer, wine, dessert, breakfast, lunch or dinner OR place an order for it to be delivered upstairs to you. Walk next door and meet George our local jokester who wrestled Andre the Giant and shop in his cute nautical shop The Beach Trader. Visit the St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, St. Marks Lighthouse, shop at George's Tropical Trader next door to The Shack, explore the town of St. Marks including Bo Lynn's Grocery, Cooter Stews, Riverside, Shields Marina, and the Spanish Fort (search operational hours).
Local Activities:
Charter a fishing trip
Rent canoes & kayaks at TNT Hideaway and explore the Wakulla River
Explore the St. Marks River
Visit Wakulla Springs
Shell Point Beach
Explore Panacea including a visit to the Gulf Marine Specimen Lab
Go shopping locally in boutiques in Crawfordville, Panacea, or in Tallahassee (20 miles to Tallahassee)
Visit the Natural Bridge Civil War battle field
Visit Outz's Too Bar & Grill on the St. Marks River
Visit Old Plank Spring (1/2 a mile down the dirt road next to Outz's) Too
Charter a boat or bring your own boat and enjoy fresh and salt water fishing
Go scalloping (July-September)
Visit Leon Sinks
Other areas to explore:
46 miles to the Carrabelle Lighthouse
68 miles to St. George Island
65 miles to Apalachicola
You will never run out of things to do and places to explore!
