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The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees

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Interior
TV
Hair dryer, towels
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 14883 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Greenwood, FL
  • Place, Chipola River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Blue Springs State Recreation Area And Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Caverns State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees

Get away from the city and enjoy this unique one of a kind property built in 1917. Newly remodeled with the essential modern conveniences. Enjoy the view from one of the many porches. Eat in kitchen screen porch with the view of the oak trees is the perfect place for breakfast. Large kitchen for cooking or gatherings. The home is so large, nearly 6000 sq feet H/C, each guest will find their own space to disappear and relax for a while. Even spreading out to the 4000 sq foot of porches. Board games and cards are available to play in the game room or any of the many tables throughout the house.

The property is a great place to walk and admire the 200 + year old oak trees. There were 6 original out buildings on the property and you can see the remnants of 5 of them. Hurricane Michael destroyed or damaged all of them in some way in 2018. All built around the civil war era. The property is very peaceful and perfect for a family gathering or office retreat. With 6 bedrooms there is room for everyone. Enjoy the outside on the brick patio.

The house is located in Greenwood FL which is centrally located to Dothan, AL, Tallahassee, FL, Panama City, FL (all within an hour drive) and Pensacola, FL (two hour drive). The closest town is Marianna FL about 10 min drive with shopping and larger grocery stores.
At this holiday home, you'll find features such as an arcade/games room. A kitchen and 6 bathrooms are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, 6 bathrooms and balcony
  • 9 minutes by car from Florida Caverns State Park and 11 minutes from Chipola River
As a guest of The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees, you'll find barbecue grills and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: no smoking or vaping inside no butts on ground

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 9,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 30

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No access to damaged historic barns on property. Liability release signed by all adults is required due to the condition of structures.

Follow check out rules, strip beds, empty garbage cans and clean all used dishes

Home was built in 1917. It is in great condition and very beautiful. There are uneven surfaces throughout the home and property.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Minors 13-17 are welcome, liability waiver require

Events

Events allowed

Weddings - contact host

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking or vaping inside no butts on ground

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 85
Note from host: Weddings - contact host
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 and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

5197

The Willis House Historic Home Retreat on 6 Acres and 35 Live Oak Trees Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Willis house was the perfect size and layout for our large family, we were able to cook, eat together in the dining room, had enough bathrooms for everyone to get ready without long wait times. The host was very welcoming and provided a lot of information on the house and the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

greg p.

Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the properties rich history, giant bedrooms, social rooms, and the many porches. At night we used the fire pit and grill while enjoying the night sky far from any light pollution. The house was fully furnished, the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare big group meals, and the women in our group loved the restrooms and showers.The owner was easy to get a hold of and very responsive to our requests. We will be rebooking soon.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breathtaking view. Amazing house and great amenities! We stayed this past weekend and enjoyed the rain from the screen porch. Wonderful atmosphere, absolute calm and tranquil. Perfect getaway. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time! This beautiful home had plenty of room to accommodate my large group and made us all feel at home. The hostess was very responsive when I had any questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary s.

Liked: Cleanliness

My wedding

We loved our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marigold M.

Liked: Cleanliness

My home away from home

Karen is a great person to work with and the house is awesome. I did my maternity photo shoot there and I would've chose no other place. I stayed at the property for my 50th birthday and I just knew that the next special occasion I would celebrate - I would be back here. Karen assisted me with finding a wonderful photographer AND a hair and makeup person. That would be the only thing that would be a negative of this place is that the city that surrounds it, is so small that it doesn't have some basic things that a large town does. However, it is also that small town feel that makes this place special. I love this place and I will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving at the Willis House

Myself and seven family members stayed for four nights at the Willis House. It was an amazing house. The neighborhood was very quiet, and there was more than enough room for all of us. We even had a few family members that couldn’t find their bedrooms or remember where their bedroom was at. Very nice layout and very comfortable. We will be booking again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

DrGraysonandCynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely stay in this lovely home

this home had all the amenities we needed for our group. Rooms were very comfortable and host was very attentive to our needs. We will return for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John A P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hiking Group Weekend

Everyone enjoy the spaciousness of the property...The Host was available at anytime that we needed anytime...Overall the house was very clean, but there were a few cobwebs and some incidents of insects; this is generally expected in an older house...
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marigold M.

Liked: Cleanliness

BREATHTAKING

I love everything about this property. Karen and her family were lovely. The rooms were so beautiful. The entire house was so functional. It was a perfect visit for myself and my family for my 50th birthday and I am so grateful to Karen and her family for making me and my family feel important. It is a special place. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Willis House

We really enjoyed our stay at the Willis House. Our only problem was not being there very much to really enjoy it! We were staying for my son’s wedding that was in Marianna, and it was so convenient to stay there. The house was very clean, and there was plenty of room to enjoy family that stayed with us, but also could get away from them for unwinding. The kitchen was well equipped with the things we needed, and large enough for large groups. I would definitely stay there again if I had to do it all over again. I thought this would also be a great venue for a small wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kara b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing house for the whole Family

The Willis house was the perfect place to stay for the Miss North Florida pageant. There was plenty of room for girls, dresses, and grandparents who tag along to watch! The house is close to the Florida Caverns State park and a few other interesting spots. There is not much around so the peace and quiet are great for sleeping in and relaxing. The kitchen is nice, bedrooms are large, and there is a ton of common space.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024