Your do GooD Cottage Guidebook
Sightseeing
Falling in love with DeFuniak Springs starts with walking around this circle spring-fed lake at the heart of our downtown. You will love the walk, the scenery; ducks and turtles abound. It's about a mile from your cottage! This is the 2nd most naturally circular lake in the world!!
7 locals recommend
Lake DeFuniak
Falling in love with DeFuniak Springs starts with walking around this circle spring-fed lake at the heart of our downtown. You will love the walk, the scenery; ducks and turtles abound. It's about a mile from your cottage! This is the 2nd most naturally circular lake in the world!!
There are multiple springs within a short drive of your cottage! Some of the most beautiful places to explore Northwest Florida are along our spring fed waterways. These creeks, streams and rivers provide incredible recreation and eco tourism along with the valuable drinking water our communities rely on.
42 locals recommend
Ponce De Leon Springs State Park
2860 Ponce De Leon Springs RdThere are multiple springs within a short drive of your cottage! Some of the most beautiful places to explore Northwest Florida are along our spring fed waterways. These creeks, streams and rivers provide incredible recreation and eco tourism along with the valuable drinking water our communities rely on.
Lots of beach parking, public restrooms, showers, and trails. You can also enjoy Western Lake where kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards may be rented.
108 locals recommend
Grayton Beach State Park
357 Main Park RdLots of beach parking, public restrooms, showers, and trails. You can also enjoy Western Lake where kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards may be rented.
Vortex Spring
1517 Vortex Springs LnNatural springs are only 20 minutes away!
Walton-Defuniak Public Library
3 Circle DrOldest continuously operating library in Florida. Truly a must-see!
Get there early to enjoy a day at the beach. Public restrooms, showers, and local restaurants are within walking distance.
33 locals recommend
Ed Walline Public Beach Access
4447 W County Hwy 30AGet there early to enjoy a day at the beach. Public restrooms, showers, and local restaurants are within walking distance.
YOLO has multiple locations. Rent or purchase bikes, paddleboards, electric bikes, merch...this is where their international business all began!
25 locals recommend
YOLO Board + Bike
4735 Laura Hamilton BlvdYOLO has multiple locations. Rent or purchase bikes, paddleboards, electric bikes, merch...this is where their international business all began!
Take time to visit the world-renowned town of Seaside. There is a free shuttle service available from Grayton Beach.
359 locals recommend
Seaside
Take time to visit the world-renowned town of Seaside. There is a free shuttle service available from Grayton Beach.
Pedego Electric Bikes 30A
174 Watercolor WayElectric bike rentals.
Beautiful state park in Santa Rosa Beach that borders the bay. Take a picnic lunch and tour the old homestead and/or walk trails.
96 locals recommend
Eden Gardens State Park
Eden Garden State Park RoadBeautiful state park in Santa Rosa Beach that borders the bay. Take a picnic lunch and tour the old homestead and/or walk trails.
Morrison Springs County Park
874 Morrison Springs RdNatural spring is about 20 minutes from the cottage.
Enjoy a round of golf, dip in the pool, or eat at the clubhouse. Only about 5 minutes from the cottage.
Eagle Springs Golf and Recreation Park
171 Country Club LaneEnjoy a round of golf, dip in the pool, or eat at the clubhouse. Only about 5 minutes from the cottage.
Extensive trails that navigate land that is part of Eglin Air Force Base.
FLorida Trail US Highway 331 Trailhead
U.S. 331Extensive trails that navigate land that is part of Eglin Air Force Base.
This is a fun smaller zoo that is only about 20 minutes away. You can feed the giraffes and other animals. Great place to spend about 1/2 a day.
10 locals recommend
Emerald Coast Zoo
5262 Deer Springs RdThis is a fun smaller zoo that is only about 20 minutes away. You can feed the giraffes and other animals. Great place to spend about 1/2 a day.
This is a local winery only a few minutes from our cottage. White grapes and muscadine grapes are most prevalent in our area so you'll find a range of delicious white wines to sample and enjoy. There are a lot of local souvenirs and the occasional event at the winery to attend.
Chatauqua winery
This is a local winery only a few minutes from our cottage. White grapes and muscadine grapes are most prevalent in our area so you'll find a range of delicious white wines to sample and enjoy. There are a lot of local souvenirs and the occasional event at the winery to attend.
There are five Tesla superchargers available less than two miles from the cottage.
Tesla Supercharger
South 10th StreetThere are five Tesla superchargers available less than two miles from the cottage.
Holmes Creek is one of the most diverse paddles in the Northwest Florida Panhandle area.
As part of Florida’s statewide system of Greenways and Trails, Holmes Creek flows through a variety of diverse habitats. The upper and lower portions pass high sandy banks while the majority of the trail is through low-lying swamplands.
Rich with flora and fauna, the creek is abundant with turtles and birds, including blue, green and white heron, ibis, warblers and woodpeckers.
Several sections of the creek are shallow and clear. Underwater plants seem alive with movement as they ripple under the water’s surface. Water lilies are in abundance, and on this mid-summer day, were just starting to bloom.
Bird and wasp nests dangled from the trees seemed almost as though suspended in air as you looked above towards the treetop’s canopies.
13 locals recommend
Holmes Creek Canoe Livery
Florida 79Holmes Creek is one of the most diverse paddles in the Northwest Florida Panhandle area.
As part of Florida’s statewide system of Greenways and Trails, Holmes Creek flows through a variety of diverse habitats. The upper and lower portions pass high sandy banks while the majority of the trail is through low-lying swamplands.
Rich with flora and fauna, the creek is abundant with turtles and birds, including blue, green and white heron, ibis, warblers and woodpeckers.
Several sections of the creek are shallow and clear. Underwater plants seem alive with movement as they ripple under the water’s surface. Water lilies are in abundance, and on this mid-summer day, were just starting to bloom.
Bird and wasp nests dangled from the trees seemed almost as though suspended in air as you looked above towards the treetop’s canopies.
Walton County Heritage Museum
1140 Circle DrLess than two miles from the cottage in historic Defuniak Springs.
Food scene
Cafe Nola
400 E Nelson AveGreat local spot for lunch or dinner! Closed on Sunday.
Great local spot for lunch or dinner! Closed on Sunday & Monday.
7 locals recommend
Bogey's Bar & Restaurant
660 Baldwin AveGreat local spot for lunch or dinner! Closed on Sunday & Monday.
Awesome local coffee shop. Smoothies are yummy! They are open daily until 4 pm. Salads, sandwiches, etc. are available.
6 locals recommend
Perla Baking Company
766 Baldwin AvenueAwesome local coffee shop. Smoothies are yummy! They are open daily until 4 pm. Salads, sandwiches, etc. are available.
4C BBQ
1045 US-331Local BBQ joint. Live music, karaoke, pool, darts, etc. The brisket is amazing!
Recommend calling an order in and picking up sandwiches to go. Bring them back to the cottage or visit Lake Defuniak and dine at one of the many picnic areas. The sandwiches are truly one of a kind!
Clear Choice Sandwiches
188 Florida 83Recommend calling an order in and picking up sandwiches to go. Bring them back to the cottage or visit Lake Defuniak and dine at one of the many picnic areas. The sandwiches are truly one of a kind!
Head due south for about 25 minutes. On the south side of the bay bridge, you'll find this indoor/outdoor dining. Live music, sushi, and a ton of other food items are available. Stays super busy!
122 locals recommend
The Bay
Head due south for about 25 minutes. On the south side of the bay bridge, you'll find this indoor/outdoor dining. Live music, sushi, and a ton of other food items are available. Stays super busy!
Great place to dine or have a cocktail at sunset! Live music some evenings. Located directly on the Choctawhatchee Bay about 25 minutes south of the cottage.
22 locals recommend
North Beach Social
24200 US-331Great place to dine or have a cocktail at sunset! Live music some evenings. Located directly on the Choctawhatchee Bay about 25 minutes south of the cottage.
Just above North Beach Social is this newer restaurant that now offers sushi! Huge bar overlooking the bay as well. A very unique place to visit.
14 locals recommend
Farm & Fire Southern Pizzeria
24200 US-331Just above North Beach Social is this newer restaurant that now offers sushi! Huge bar overlooking the bay as well. A very unique place to visit.
Beef 'O' Brady's
1310 U.S. 331Located about 2 minutes from the cottage.
YAMATO STEAK HOUSE OF JAPAN
1310 U.S. 331Only 2 minutes away!
Domino's Pizza
1651 U.S. 331They will deliver!
Hungry Howie's
1030 U.S. 331Delivery available.