"RIVER BEND LODGE"
is a 5,600 sq. ft. 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 lodge 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 2600 sq. ft. great room built entirely with pecky cypress wood interior with full stone fireplace under vaulted ceilings with beautiful solid wood beams for those cool nights or just to sit with your family and relax and unwind. A continuous series of French Doors create a wall of glass along the water that can be opened completely to a deep wide wraparound screened porch to truly bring the indoor space to the outdoors over looking the river, the porch serves as a gorgeous out door living room with 5 ceiling fans. The main house is set up like a lodge with 4 King Suites featuring full private baths, walk-in closet, and dedicated
entrances from outdoors and indoors. 1 Additional bedroom with private entrance has a kitchenette. Very Private and peaceful but plenty to do like shooting some pool on your own pool table in the 600 sq. ft. bunkhouse with 2 queen sized murphy beds full kitchenette and full size bathroom with card table for the adults to yard games like cornhole, to sitting on your dock watching Manatees swim by.
HUNTING:
RIVER BEND LODGE is your own private estate on the River and is located on the edge of the Ocala National Forest, where you will find plenty of turkeys, deer, ducks and more to hunt during the appropriate hunting season. 
BOATING/FISHING/KAYAK:
Bring your boat or boat Rentals, Boat ramps, bait shops, This area has been one of the most successful bass waters in the World of famous Florida fishing locations, the St. Johns River.
Water sports and skiing
SWIMMING:
Alexander Springs State Park and Silver Glen Springs State Park Just 15 minutes away from lodge, just a short ride by boat or car away.
RIVER BEND LODGE in Astor, Fl. Is here for those who thirst for the unspoiled wilderness. The water of the St. John's rolling relentlessly along the evergreen shores of silent hammocks dotted with dreamy ponds and spellbound creeks are still harboring the famous prize-winning fish, the cautious bobcats, playful otters, clumsy black bears, shy wild turkeys and the rare Florida panthers. The slender osprey is Astor's mascot bird, but standing on the shoreline you can see hundreds of egret's, herons and water turkeys. You can watch the majestic flight of the bald eagle and enjoy flowers of many colors year round.
SILVER SPRINGS- Home of the glass bottom boats is just 30 minutes away.
Surrounded by the huge Ocala National Forest, and settled into the restless onyx-band of our great river, RIVER BEND LODGE in Astor is indeed the precious jewel of Central Florida one has to see just once never to forget it again.

Natural Springs

The St. Johns River near Astor is home to some of the state’s most breathtaking natural springs. The springs contain crystal-clear water that stays constant 72-degrees year-round. Make plans to go snorkeling, canoeing and kayaking. During the winter months, head to the springs to spot manatees that are staying warm in the springs until the coastal waters warm back up again.
Attractions Nearby
10 miles to Volusia Speedway
30 miles to Daytona International Speedway
Daytona 500
Coke 400
Bike Week
Bictoberfest
Kennedy Space Center
Disney World
Animal Kingdom
Epcot Center
Disney Studios
Universal Studios
Islands of Adventure
Sea World
Once you stay you will make Riverbend Lodge your choice for family gatherings!