Edward Ball Wakulla Springs State Park and Lodge

Great food, nice staff, clean facility and the view was out if this world.  The drink were just what I needed after a long bike ride.  My only concerned was how dead it was... Maybe due to the rain.

Had such a fun time at this lodge and the state park.  Some friends of mine had told me about how awful this place was going to be and how it was not going to meet my standards.  Well they were wrong as this place gives you all of "old Florida" packaged into one location.  Yes, it is not a five star hotel, but then again you are in the middle of the forest.

I liked the overall location as it is in the middle of the forest and you can just take a hike right outside of your room.  There is a big roaring fireplace in the main lobby and tables with games that you can just sit around and play.  The ceiling is so intricate and beautiful and "old joe" is a sight to be seen.  The rooms are basic but you will be exploring the lodge, hiking or trying the delicious food and it will not matter.

The restaurant was quite a surprise.  The presentation is superb and the food is typical American type food.  You will not be disappointed with the food.  The price of the food is another matter.

Definitely try the boat tour as it is so relaxing and you get to see so many beautiful birds and wildlife.  

I will go to this location once again as it gave me exactly what I was looking for.

After many years of dining at the lodge for holidays and special family events, I believe this year was our last.   Although our reservation was for 2 pm, we were not seated for an hour.   The food was institutional at best.  One vegetable offering was canned Lima beans and corn.  The turkey was pressed meat, the roast beef was fatty.  Most of thr deserts were grocery store frozen style.   Is was just so disappointing.   I image they cut their budget and it showed.   I felt sorry for the few staff who were working and doing their best to appease the unhappy patrons.