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Ichetucknee Springs/Ginnie Springs/Santa Fe River at the Hideaway Cottage

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A cabin with a green roof, wooden deck, and a gravel driveway.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a wooden staircase surrounded by trees.
A wooden boardwalk leading through a forested area with trees on both sides.
A house with a wooden deck, a white door, and a sign that reads 'HINDEWAT ENTRANCE'.
A house with a metal roof, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Branford, FL
  • Place, Santa Fe River-Hartzog Conservation Easement
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Fe River
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Ichetucknee Springs State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Ginnie Spring and Santa Fe River-Hartzog Conservation Easement can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Bob's River Place. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Branford, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe River-Hartzog Conservation Easement - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Fe River - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 25 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Suwannee River - 31 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Ginnie Spring - 42 min drive - 28.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Farm Stand - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Itchetucknee Springs Concession - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Murray's - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪The Goose Nest - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Colleen's Restaurant At Sandy Point - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ichetucknee Springs/Ginnie Springs/Santa Fe River at the Hideaway Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Ichetucknee Springs/Ginnie Springs/Santa Fe River at the Hideaway Cottage?

As of 24 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ichetucknee Springs/Ginnie Springs/Santa Fe River at the Hideaway Cottage on 26 Oct 2026 start from AU$726, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Ichetucknee Springs/Ginnie Springs/Santa Fe River at the Hideaway Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ichetucknee Springs/Ginnie Springs/Santa Fe River at the Hideaway Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ichetucknee Springs/Ginnie Springs/Santa Fe River at the Hideaway Cottage?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Ichetucknee Springs/Ginnie Springs/Santa Fe River at the Hideaway Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Santa Fe River-Hartzog Conservation Easement and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area. Sampson Lake and Suwannee River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 126 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were great and amenable. Welcomed us to the property and showed us around. The river swimming was great. The cottage was homey and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2026
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay at the Hideaway cottage and the Santa Fe River. Please come again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our visit. The owners were accommodating and informative about the area. As Florida residents, this will be a regular visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Thank you for your review! Yes, we are both generational Floridians. We love our state and especially north Florida. Our area is traditionally known as Freshwater Spring Country. Thankfully our part of the state is still very rural and peaceful. We love having great guests like you. Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Really enjoyed our stay. The property was so nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
So glad that you two came and stayed at the Hideaway Cottage! Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the beauty of nature as well as the all the deer and turkeys that come to visit. We’d love to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hideaway cabin

It was a very nice place and the area was really pretty down at the river
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2022
So happy you enjoyed your stay at the Hideaway Cottage. Come again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were extremely welcoming and gracious. Every possible amenity was available, from kitchen to bathroom to extras beyond what one would expect. The property is a wonderful acreage of nature and very well kept.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Feb 2026
We are so very happy that you had a wonderful stay at the cottage. It truly is a little piece of paradise, we love having wonderful guests like you. Come again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely wonderful!

We enjoyed our stay tremendously! Property was beautiful, the hosts were very friendly and helpful. We will definitely be returning for another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2022
Thanks! We aim to please!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

In the woods

Very relaxing and fun place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2020
Glad you enjoyed your stay at the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place to stay. It is secluded but near the Springs. The owners were pleasant. The owner even sent my daughter's ring back that they found after we left.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

very enjoyable

very enjoyable . Nice Great Location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Mar 2020
Marilyn, We are so glad that you had an enjoyable stay at the Hideaway Cottage. The area is very conducive to peace and quiet. So glad you chose us to spend your vacation time on the Santa Fe River.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short vacation

The property was beautiful! The owners were super nice and welcomed us as soon as we got there. The cottage was perfect! Hope to visit again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Come back for a longer stay! We will give a 10% discount for stays 7 days or longer. There is so much to see and do in and around the three rivers area. Hundreds of springs, the Ichetucknee, Santa Fe and Suwannee rivers will keep you relaxed and enjoying the sights/sounds of nature for days.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise

Great location for multiple activities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2024
Thank you! We are centrally located to all the major springs on the Ichetucknee, Santa Fe and Suwannee Rivers. We also have 4 State Park within 10-15 miles of our cottage. We enjoyed reading your remarks in our guest book. Please come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great River Adventures

The property is beautiful and full of wildlife. The cabin and Hosts were great! We will definitely return!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2022
We enjoyed seeing you both again! So pleased you chose the Hideaway Cottage for you summer getaway! Let’s do it again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River lovers retreat!

Congenial hosts, remote, cozy cottage, wildlife in abundance, relaxing riverside. Doesn't get much better!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2021
Thank you for choosing the Hideaway Cottage! We hope you’ll come see us again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Slice of Heaven

We loved staying here! Perfect location for any and all outdoor activities on the rivers and springs. We loved relaxing on the floating dock and sitting around the fire in the evening. Lisa and Mike were extremely hospitable and communicative. We can’t wait to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2024
We are so happy you enjoyed all the area has to offer. Spring’s, Rivers, State Parks, Biking trails, and being out in nature. We are fortunate that we are centrally located to all of these places. Also sitting on the floating dock is like sitting in the middle of the river. Glad you enjoyed the chimenea fire pit right by the cottage and watching sunsets on the dock. We have wonderful family owned restaurants in all directions from the cottage. So you don’t have to cook if you don’t want to bother. Please come back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Get Away!

We had a great few days in the hide away cottage! It had everything we needed & very clean! We enjoyed visiting the springs near by! Thank you Mike for making us feel very welcomed when we arrived!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2022
Thank you! There are hundreds of clear springs, 4 Florida State parks and 3 beautiful rivers, Ichetucknee, Santa Fe and Suwannee in our part of North Florida. We hope you will come and stay longer when you can. Fall and spring times of the year yield fewer people and boats on the rivers. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming property & excellent hosts

Mike and Laura are gracious and helpful hosts. Extremely friendly and welcoming, you feel right at home on their beautiful property, which they take great care of. I’d love to visit again :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2021
Thank you! We love to share our place with people who love nature, the outdoors and wildlife. We hope you got to see a lot of the springs and rivers while you were here. Come see us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hideaway

I absolutely loved staying in the Hideaway Cottage. The owners were beyond fabulous, friendly, gave great suggestions on where to eat or go and enjoy the springs. I just hope I get the chance to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2022
So glad you had a great time at the cottage! We so enjoyed meeting you and your husband. We find that guests appreciate all the great information in the cottage notebook and find that it is very helpful. The package of state park info, rack cards, and location directions are invaluable to those new to this area. We can’t wait to see you again soon. Mike and Laura
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hide Away Cottage

The cottage was quaint and very secluded. Mike and Laura where top notch, and had the cabin abundantly stocked for any possible need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2021
Thank you! We appreciate your care of the cottage! Come see us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this place definitely we'll be back. They are amazing hosts

The property was very clean and organized. Miss Laura even made us blue Berry bread for our breakfast in the morning. Being able to go down the dock and enjoy the river was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2022
Come again! There is so much to see and do! We enjoyed meeting the two of you! Glad you had a wonderful weekend at the cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Hideaway

The Hideaway Cottage is an amazing get away. Quiet peaceful location perfect for a getaway weekend. Close to many springs along the Santa Fe. Owners were very accommodating and personable. So glad they have shared their piece of paradise.We will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2025
Thank you so much! We enjoyed meeting both of you. Spring time is a great time to visit. Low volume of people on the river and so many beautiful springs as well as state parks in our area. The cottage is the perfect place for a peaceful getaway.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River cottage

Great little spot on the river. Waking up to the sound of the birds singing was awesome. Can't wait to return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Wildlife on the river is a plus, plus! So glad you found us at the Hideaway Cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Boating Vacation

Quiet, relaxing place on the river. The best hosts you could ever want. If you want to get away and have some peace, this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Being immersed in nature, visiting freshwater springs, boating down three major rivers, Ichetucknee, Santa Fe and the Suwannee, seeing mullet, manatees, deer, turkeys, rabbits, squirrels, hawks, owls, ibis and herons. Thanks for visiting us. We enjoyed meeting you both. Come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

Our stay was amazing. Exactly what we were looking for. Lots of nature around the property and close to different springs. We definitely will be back.Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2025
So happy you had such beautiful weather. The springs aren’t crowed in the Spring or Fall. Happy anniversary I hope you enjoyed the blueberry muffins and champagne. Come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

The home was clean, set up well and very attractive. The property was amazing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Sept 2022
We are so happy you had a nice get-away here at the Hideaways cottages. Visiting the springs and rivers in North Florida are the best!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing visit.

Mike and Laura were/are great hosts. We tried a little fishing off the floating dock (caught four), and we enjoyed the fire pit and walking around the property. Hope to return sometime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jan 2024
So glad you got some fishing in. We were grateful for the good weather and really enjoyed meeting you two. Do come back again we enjoyed talking with you both.
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