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Tiny Cottage at Goat House Farm

Lakefront cottage in Tallahassee with kitchenette

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Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Interior
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Dining
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Escape to the tranquil countryside at Goat House Farm. Unwind in a cozy tiny cottage with private bath and heat/AC, and savor fresh biscuits with honey butter for breakfast. Explore the beautiful sunsets on the lake, go kayaking or hiking right off property, or take part in private goat yoga classes.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Tiny Cottage at Goat House Farm

Goat House Farm is a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational farm. All profits go toward supporting the mission of the farm, specifically our youth programming.

Come and de-stress by snuggling our goats. These bouncing bundles of joy are guaranteed to make you smile! We also have chickens, peacocks, and a pig. We are near Tallahassee but in a rural area, down a bumpy dirt road, but we promise the trip is worth it. Kayaking and hiking right off the property, plus beautiful sunsets on the lake.

Make yourself at home in our unique tiny cottage with kitchenette, private bath with shower, and heat/AC. Luxury queen size bed. We also have a queen tatami mattress for extra guests.

Kitchenette is stocked with standard cooking supplies and fruit is available in season. You can also pre-order fresh biscuits and honey butter for breakfast. TV, toaster oven, french press, and refrigerator are in the unit, along with kitchen essentials. There is a microwave in the common area. We also have a small outdoor kitchen area with grill, stove, utensils, basic cooking supplies (oil, salt, pepper, condiments),and fire pit

Note, there are no windows in the cottage. It was built originally as a storm shelter! You will sleep really well with the thick walls and no city lights! The private entryway does have windows that let some light into the room.

Wifi, laundry, and smart/cable TV.

Private and group goat yoga classes may be available during your stay, just ask us ahead of time!

*****Unless you re a return guest, you must arrive before 7pm.*******
Remember, there is an hour time difference if coming from the west. Late arrivals interfere with our milking routine and we cannot stop milking to show you around. Farm folks also hit the hay pretty early! Please do not book and then tell us you will be arriving late. Thank you.

Feel free to message if you have questions! The herd looks forward to meeting you!!

Additional rules
Visiting the Farm
Our daily schedule revolves around your arrival. Please let us know when you have an ETA so we can be sure someone is here to greet you.
1. NUMBER ONE: Be respectful to the animals. They are always a priority here. Use caution around the goats. While they are friendly and we’ve never had a problem, they are horned and can be dangerous. Any abuse toward the animals, physical or verbal, will terminate your stay immediately.
2. Children are not allowed in the pasture or chicken coops without adult supervision.
3. Please use chemical products minimally. We are an organic farm and what you use eventually goes into the soil and the lake.
4. Keep all trash in a closed container. The wild critters will find it and make a mess. All recycling, with the exception of styrofoam should go in the green recycling can. Please do recycle. The well water is double filtered and perfectly safe to drink, so bottled water isn't necessary.
5. Do not litter on the farm, in fact if you happen to find any garbage please help us out and pick it up so the animals don’t eat it! Please dispose of all your trash in the correct bins when you checkout.
6. The refrigerator in the common room is a community fridge for campers and workcampers. Feel free to leave your food there when you check out and not in the cottage fridge.
7. The gates to the pasture should ALWAYS be latched and looped. If one goat sees it open, he or she will call everyone else and they will make for the woods!
8. We strive for an environmentally sustainable lifestyle. Try to keep electric consumption in mind, and turn off anything not in use. Turn all lights and AC off when you check out.
9. Do not feed any of the animals meat products, chocolate, raw beans, avocado seeds, or anything you wouldn't eat yourself (moldy bread, spoiled food, etc). Do not feed them around the pig. He gets food aggressive.
10. Campfires must never be left unattended.
11. DO NOT speed down the driveway. Sometimes kids get out and often chickens are hanging out along the way.
12. Dogs are not allowed in the pasture. NO EXCEPTIONS. EVER. Dogs must be dog friendly. We have a livestock guardian that roams the property and loves other dogs. Please clean up after your dogs.
13. No smoking in barn, coops, manger, nursery, pasture, cottage, or in our tents.
14. If you have any issues at all, please let us know and we will make it right. Negative reviews are particularly difficult for hosts to recover from! We pride ourselves on offering a unique and comfortable camping experience and want you to be happy!
15. All tips go to our volunteer workcampers!

Upon check out please take out trash and turn off all lights, ac, or heat. That is all. No chore list!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchenette

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Farming classes
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • 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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Farming classes
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights
Please help us to continue to avoid cleaning fees by leaving the cottage tidy when you check out. Take out your trash and turn everything off and close the doors when you leave.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Checkin is between 2pm and 7pm.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Dogs leashed. Please clean up after your dogs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Tiny Farm Stay Bouvet Island
Tiny Cottage Farm Stay Bouvet Island
Tiny Cottage Farm Stay Private vacation home
Tiny Cottage Farm Stay Private vacation home Bouvet Island

About the neighborhood

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Tallahassee, FL

What's nearby

  • Lake Talquin State Park - 7 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Grand Bay - 12 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Lake Talquin State Forest - 19 min drive - 15.9 miles
  • Tallahassee Community College - 23 min drive - 19.2 miles
  • Florida State University - 29 min drive - 21.9 miles

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Station - 31 min drive
  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Boys - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Whip Waterfront Pub n Grub - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Where The Cannibals Are - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Angel's Seafood by the Dam - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tiny Cottage at Goat House Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tiny Cottage at Goat House Farm?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tiny Cottage at Goat House Farm?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tiny Cottage at Goat House Farm located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Apalachicola National Forest and 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Lake Talquin State Park. Florida State University and Lake Talquin State Forest are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Tiny Cottage at Goat House Farm Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 33 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

5.6/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The farm was so much fun. The cottage was so cute and had everything needed. My dog Bronx also loved playing with Toby and friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keenan

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

Peace and Quiet

This was a perfect stay for a man who was living rural remote for years before re-entering the big city life. Quiet, calm, Melissa is clear and communicative and prepares the place very clean and well inside. Peaceful sleep. The goats were hilarious.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had great fun staying in the storm shelter, which was very quiet so you could sleep well and then playing with all the baby goats cats and Toby the dog. Chocolate chip sourdough cookies were delicious and warm out of the oven.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Charles h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very rustic
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Coco B.

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

Relaxing

Super cute farm with absolutely adorable goats! I'm glad I'm local. I'll definitely be back for some goat yoga
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Beautiful getaway spot

Melissa was a wonderful host. The property is the perfect spot to get away and enjoy the nature and beauty of north Florida. We got to spend time relaxing and had great time getting to know the goats, including the new borns. Toby was a great welcome party. Sweetest dog ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

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

Goat House Farm

We really enjoyed our stay at Goat House Farm. The tiny cabin is small but has everything you might need. We had our teenage daughter with us so it was a little cramped however perfect for a couple. The location is approx 30 mins from Tallahassee but it's an easy drive into the city. This is a working small farm so there are goats, dogs, cats and chickens on the property - which we loved. Melissa was a great host and we were able to reach her very easily when needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Goat Paradise

Well appointed small cabin as described. We were impressed with the dedication Melissa, the owner, has to her goats and all her animals; and her willingness to share her knowledge and her passion for her goats. And we cannot not mention Toby, her incredible dog, I believe a white possibly Newfoundland, who greeted us so graciously in the morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki B.

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

Goat envy

We really enjoyed ourselves
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KLLever

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

Sweet Goats!

We loved our stay at The Goat House. We spent some time with the goats and their guardian, Toby, before retiring to the cozy cabin. We found the cabin to be very comfortable and got a great night’s sleep. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.,

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

Loved it!

Quick stop but a great place!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRETT K.

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

Goat House 🐐

We had a great time at goat house farm! Everyone was friendly. The goats were awesome and the dog (Toby?) was great. Would definitely stay here again. Also get the cookies, they’re delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda M.

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

Fantastic farm stay

Skip the hotels! This farm is hopping with goats - literally. Melissa is amazing and provides everything you need. If you like being out in the country, this is the place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

Goat House

Very unique experience!!! The goats were adorable and the cottage was very clean. Property was just as described. Host Melissa was very easy to contact and very helpful and friendly. I would stay again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

Goat Fun

Amazing farm. Very nice people. Will visit again in warmer months
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

So unique!

This was so fun to see how beloved these goats are, get to interact with them, and learn about their quirky personalities! We appreciated having our own private space to stay in, and it was very well supplied to be able to cook our own meals in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

The Goat Farm

Great experience! Melissa is an awesome host as well as Cindy and the rest of the crew. Thanks guy’s and girls .
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jeff

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was told my reservation was given away after confirming and driving 600 mi.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

Fun weekday trip

We stayed for two nights, three (ish) days. The cabin is small and exactly as it looks in the photos; it's very comfortable and has everything you'd need. The goats and cats were a lot of fun to spend time with, and we really enjoyed being able to do things at our leisure. We enjoyed the biscuits and cookies! Thank you for a fun time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

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

Wonderful Experience

This was more than just a stay it was an adventure. I loved waking up to the roosters crowing. And hurried to get dressed so I could go spend time with the kitties and goats. I was in town to visit family but the highlight of my trip was the mornings spent with the goats.The cottage had a wonderful cabin feel and met all our needs. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla S.

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

Farm Stay

Goat House farm is a peaceful working farm located on Lake Talquin adjacent to a Florida State Forest. Learn all about dairy goats or relax beside a campfire after a hike. Fresh eggs are available daily. My stay was during kidding season and I was able to meet the goats and help with their care. It was fun and educational.
Stayed 65 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M., Lititz Pa.

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

My second stay

My second stay wasn’t of adequate length. This is a special place and there’s so much to learn. Melissa is welcoming and ensures you have everything for your visit. The cabin was very comfortable and the goats were as personable as usual. I think they remembered me!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Melissa was a wonderful host. Her farm was a lot of fun. The goats were entertaining, and Cam, her dog, was a sweetheart. The cottage had everything we needed. It was very clean. The biggest challenge was the drive in. We had two different rain storms that made the dirt roads more challenging, but we were able to navigate them without any real trouble. We wished we had more time to hike around the lake. We will save it for another time!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M., Lititz Pa.

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

Amazing Experience

Melissa is a great host. Her passion and knowledge is truly inspiring and infectious. It was so much fun learning about and interacting with the animals on the farm. I didn’t think you could bond with a goat after only a few days! I miss them already and it’s only been 6 hours. The cabin is quite spacious and comfortable. The use of the washer and dryer was a definite bonus. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Ebert

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I was never told that to get there the road was so bad not pave and not holes on the road but dunes.