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Private Boat Lifts and Recreation Boat House

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Astor, FL
  • Place, Astor Recreation Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Astor Public Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Double Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock

Summary:

River Bend Lodge is a private lodge where your family/group occupy the entire home, boat bunkhouse/ gameroom. It is the Jewel of the St John's River. Its is a spectacular river front custom-built home designed to entertain and relax with your family/group. The very open floor plan features an incredible island kitchen that opens directly into the sprawling great room with full stone fireplace under vaulted ceilings with beautiful solid wood beams for those cool nights.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Astor

Located in Astor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Stetson Mansion, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore De Leon Springs State Park and Ocala National Forest. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Astor, FL

What's nearby

  • Astor Recreation Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Astor Public Library - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Bluffton Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 17 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • DeLand Station - 36 min drive
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castaways Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pierson Family Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Place Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock on 24 May 2026 start from AU$822, 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 River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Ocala National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake George and Juniper Springs Recreation Area. Silver Glen Springs Recreation and De Leon Springs State Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another amazing family holiday gathering on the river! Very clean, everything we needed, and great communication!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy check in, huge house for a large group, plenty of space, docking and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was perfect!! enough room for 5 adult couples and very clean, definitely will book this house again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobie L.

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

Great Place to Stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

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

Fantastic Family Time Together

Another amazing holiday at the Riverbend Lodge!!! Perfect place for our family and friends to gather!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Memorial weekend

Great place to stay with you family and friends
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas I.

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

Family Vacation

Perfect location to access the springs, nice property that can accommodate multiple families with water access to bring your own boats.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Astor

Great home went with 18 family members lots of space to enjoy each other. Beautiful dock and property,wildlife everywhere osprey,gators, manatees,blue herons.We caught bass,bluegill,stingrays and an eel.Great location for all the local springs and beaches.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Crappie fishing

Nice place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

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

Fishing Trip

We go to Astor about three times a year for a three - four day fishing trip. The River Bend lodge made the trip so much more comfortable. The lodge is laid out with everything you need and is close to boat ramps & restaurants . We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Awesome House! - Awesome Location!

The house is HUGE with large bedrooms and the most amazing central living area and well-equipped kitchen. Right on the river with a huge dock and places for multiple boats. Our family LOVED staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thank you for the wonderful review. I look forward to working with you in the future On your next day at River Bend
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erick R.

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

This place is so amazing. I could come here over and over again.

This house is amazing. We loved every minute of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

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

Amazing as always!

Another memorable holiday on the river and Riverbend is perfect for our family!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Great place to relax

The house needs some tender loving care but overall the size of it - number of bedrooms and baths, the fireplace and dock on river were awesome. Our family truly enjoyed it....
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Relaxing vacation

Perfect location, centrally located for boat lovers. Close proximity to Silver Glen Springs. The house is beautiful with plenty of room for our party! Owner was extremely helpful with any questions I had. Will book again in the near future!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thank You for your Review, and I look forward to working with you guys in the future. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy R.

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

Great Retreat

Had a leadership retreat with our organization. There were 6 couples and the property was great for relaxing and meeting. Loved the setting on the river, and the well furnished indoor and outdoor spaces. I would recommend for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Backyard Family Wedding

This was the perfect location for our small family wedding. We got the whole weekend to enjoy our family and friends. Also the perfect backdrop to say “I do”. The owner was available for assistance when we needed him and was super friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great Time with Friends

We have already rebooked for next time! Mark is always great with communication and the house is always ready as promised! It's a beautiful location on the St John's River!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike G.

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

Plenty of Room

There was 11 of us and there was plenty of room so every couple had their own bedroom and bath. That was wonderful! We also enjoyed the large dining table which allowed us all to sit together for meals and games. The living room was also nice and spacious with plenty of room for those who wanted to watch TV. Being right on the river was peaceful and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

beth b.

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

Big with Great River Views

Loved the layout of this property. 5 rooms with king beds and private baths, great for multiple couples. There are a few additional features not listed, like a fire pit, grill and large Blackstone. The house is a bit dated but what we were expecting, pictures are true to the house. We really enjoyed family time, cooking in the large kitchen and wrap around deck! Sunrises were gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Hi Beth, Thank You for the Review. I am happy to hear you guys enjoyed Riverbend. It is a true one of a kind. Sorry that we did not meet your expectations in some way not to get a 5 star rating. We work hard in hopes that your time and guest experiences are met. We will strive to do better. Thanks again Mark
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie O.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Family reunion

Great location and wonderful layout for large family. Needs updating. Carpets are worn and home needs manor deep clean. Sent a couple emails to owner before and during stay but never received response. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlana C.

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

Perfect Family Retreat

Riverbend is a beautiful, rustic retreat that we stayed in so that we could have all our kids back together after Covid 19 as two of them are first responders. The home is huge and everyone had their own space. We brought our boat but also used the pontoon so all could enjoy the fun and sun. We will be booking again. Thank you Mark for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful river home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thanks Marlana, I am glad you enjoyed Riverbend. I look forward to you visiting again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Great place

This house was a great place. We were there for a birthday and dirt Track Nationals. It was close to the track. there was a lot of space for everyone. we BBQ and fished off the dock. We rented there boat and went to lunch on the water. we will coming back in the summer sometime. The owner was a great guy. Totally reamend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Julie, Thank You for your Great Review! I am happy you guys enjoyed the lodge and it amenities, I look forward to your next visit. Thanks Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Refreshing and Peaceful Fishing Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at RiverBend and have already booked again for next year. The house is very spacious and has great views up and down the St Johns River. Wonderful dock to sit and enjoy a cocktail too. Thanks to Mark and his team for putting together a great place for friends and family to enjoy time together, but big enough to have private space and time as needed. LOL. We are already anticipating the fun our group will have next spring at RiverBend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Hi Scott, Thanks for the great review. I look forward to you guys staying next year. Take care talk to you soon. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryl G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I rounded our rating up to 5 although our group gave this home a mix of 4 and 5 stars. We were ages 5 to 78, 10 members of extended family visiting FL from four states, and we stayed a week and had a wonderful time. We really appreciated the huge common area - we cooked together, gathered around the beautiful dining table, watched movies, and just kicked back. We sat on the deck to fish, star gaze, relax and talk. The kids had a blast in their room in the boathouse. The private BRs with en suite bathroooms were a pleasure after days all together. The river is beautiful, and there’s so much to see and do on the river and surrounding areas. (We can’t comment on the boat rental because we didn’t rent it.) Both the owner and the manager were very responsive and helpful when a few issues came up. It was a great vacation spot, and we highly recommend it!There were minor issues that didn’t really impact our experience. The house was well furnished and decorated though it needs updating and cosmetic repairs. We couldn’t find the downstairs BR initially. The alarm system went off erratically a few times. The kitchen needs scissors, and the tea kettle switch didn’t work well. There are tiny carpet nails sticking up between kitchen tile and carpet that are painful to walk on. We couldn’t find the switch to outdoor spotlights. A safety strip (white or yellow) is needed on the exterior rear deck. We’re sharing these as suggestions for the owner and manager.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

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