On-Site Swimming Area | Screened-In Porch w/ Lake Views | 31 Mi to St. Johns River
Spend quality time with loved ones while you relax by the lake and explore North Central Florida with this Hawthorne vacation rental as your home base. Park your boat at the 6-bedroom, 3-bath home and use the private ramp to get it in the water — it's the perfect launching point for a laid-back day on the lake. In the evening, lounge on the screened-in porch while the kiddos play in the yard.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS - Bedroom 1: 1 king bed, 1 twin futon - Bedroom 2: 1 king bed - Bedroom 3: 1 king bed - Bedroom 4: 1 king bed, 1 full bed - Bedroom 5: 1 king bed, 1 full bed - Bedroom 6: 2 queen beds - Living Room: 1 queen Murphy bed
OUTDOOR LIVING - Private dock & boat ramp - Swimming area, life vests - Screened-in porch w/ seating & lake views - Screened-in porch w/ large dining table - Spacious yard - Gas grill, portable fire pit
INDOOR LIVING - 3 Smart TVs - Wood-burning fireplace - Piano
- On Lake Winnott (fishing & water sports), connected to Bull Pond - 4 miles to Melrose - 5 miles to The Barn at Lakeside Ranch - 22 miles to Gainesville & University of Florida - 31 miles to Palatka & the St. Johns River - 19 miles to Gainesville Regional Airport
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $100 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 pets max) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - Please observe quiet hours after 10:00 PM
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - This 2-story home requires the use of an uneven sidewalk and 1 step for entry. While there is a bathroom on the 1st floor, interior stairs are required to access all bedrooms and additional bathrooms on the 2nd floor - Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is in the front porch area facing the front outdoor entry, and camera 2 is in the back porch area facing the back outdoor entry. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video for 5 seconds when activated by motion
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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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Hawthorne
Located in Hawthorne, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Putnam Lakes Preserve and Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 22 min drive - 34.0 km
Getting around
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Love's Travel Stop - 11 min drive
Circle K - 9 min drive
Subway - 8 min drive
Blue Water Bay Restaurant - 8 min drive
Subway - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Lake Winnott Home w/ Boat Ramp & Dock have a pool?
Yes, this property has a pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Lake Winnott Home w/ Boat Ramp & Dock?
As of 15 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Winnott Home w/ Boat Ramp & Dock on 23 Aug 2026 start from AU$288, 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.
Is Lake Winnott Home w/ Boat Ramp & Dock pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Lake Winnott Home w/ Boat Ramp & Dock?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lake Winnott Home w/ Boat Ramp & Dock?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake Winnott Home w/ Boat Ramp & Dock?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Lake Winnott Home w/ Boat Ramp & Dock located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 5.2 mi (8.3 km) from Santa Fe Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake Galilee and Clear Lake. Putnam Lakes Preserve and Ladys-Slipper Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This property was perfect for our long weekend, the lake was easily accessible for our younger kids - the bedrooms were set up perfect for our multi families - we had a blast and will for sure be booking again!
Bailee L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2025
Thank you for the kind review. We are so glad you all enjoyed the lake house. My wife and I are blessed to know families like yours have the opportunity to make memories there like our family has done for many years. Please come back again!
We had a beautiful time at this home. We have our family group every year get together. Old, young and kids plus a pet. From check in to check out. Communication with the owner was great! The view of the lake was beautiful. A nice porch in the front and back. The house was very clean. House was stocked with plenty of dishes, pots and pans, Looking forward already to book it for next year
The stay was great, and a beautiful time for our ministry to have a retreat and spend time with the Lord. One thing of feedback, it looked like the oven was brand new, but it would not hold the internal temperature which made cooking pretty difficult.
Elissa A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
7 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was perfect for what we needed. Very spacious, excellent location, great hosts. In good condition, well-equipped.
Thomas D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bhaskar Reddy
18 May 2025
Memorable Stay
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay – the home was spacious, clean, and perfect for the large family gatherings..The kids had a fantastic time and didn’t want to leave!Thanks again for your hospitality. We hope to visit again soon!Best regards,Bhaskar
Bhaskar Reddy
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2025
From the owner: "Thank you very much for the kind words and positive review. My wife and I always enjoy hearing about family and children gatherings at the lake house. Our children, nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great-nieces, and nephews never want to leave either! There is something special about the lake house with family and friends! Please come and stay again soon!"
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
shama
3 Nov 2025
Always A Lovely Time!
This was my second time staying at the Lake house. The owner is great to work with and keeps the place well-maintained. During this stay, I noticed that he added some more swings and upgraded a few things around the house. It is the perfect place to relax, unwind, sit around the fire, fish, tube, and chill. I would recommend.
shama
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2025
We are sorry for the delayed response to your very kind review. Thank you for coming back again and mentioning the upgrades and additions. Please come again!
This property is beautiful. The host is responsive and attentive, ensure our check in was smooth and our stay was pleasant.
Scott M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2024
From the Owner: "Thank you for the kind review. We are happy you all enjoyed your visit. We enjoy sharing “the lake house,” a place where we have many memories with family and friends! Come again soon!"
What a wonderful home, location, lake, stay! We arrived Friday and didn't leave until Sunday. There was a sandy beach for the littles, a dock for the fishermen, a boat ramp for the airboat and a private lake with few boaters. The pictures really don't give the home true justice. Hopefully, this will be an annual event for our family.
Pat Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
Thank you for the kind words. We enjoy hearing from our guests and knowing that the lake house provided a place to make memories with your family. We look forward to having you all back again!
This is the perfect house for a large family! I had all 3 of my kids and their families and we had plenty of room. Jeff, the host is quick to respond and definitely make this a home away from home. This will be an annual trip for my crew!
Becky C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
I apologize for our delayed response but we want to thank you for the kind review! We enjoy hearing how families feel “at home” at our lake house. It’s a blessing for us to share it and we’re happy to know y’all had a great time. Making it an annual trip sounds good to us!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
shama
29 June 2025
Wonderful!
This place was perfect for our large group. The house is a "lake" house, but it was clean and functioned beautifully. The host was nice to work with and answered my questions. The location is excellent, the lake is great, and the yard is huge. Our favorite part was the porch. It had plenty of fans and plenty of seating. Loved it all, and can't wait to go back.
We had a great stay at the lake house. The place was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The view of the lake was beautiful and it was so nice to be able to just sit outside and enjoy the quiet.The house had plenty of space for our group, and we really liked having easy access to the water for swimming and kayaking. The host was friendly and made everything easy from start to finish.We would definitely come back again. It was exactly the kind of peaceful break we were hoping for!
Kyle T.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2025
From the owner: "We are grateful for the kind review. We are so happy that you all had a wonderful stay at the lake house. Our family has been blessed with wonderful memories there since the 1980s. We are so happy for you and others to be able to make memories at the lake house also!"
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Amy
4 Jan 2025
Great lake house
We had such a great time at this house. We stayed with multiple families and kids of all ages. The house is huge and had plenty of space for everyone. And was very kid-friendly. Everyone enjoyed fishing off the dock. The boat ramp worked to launch our 18 foot center console. The lake is beautiful and many hours were spent on the porch just looking at it. And sitting atound the fire pit. We visited in winter so no swimming but would love to do a summer trip so we can jump in the lake. The house is not fancy, but the beds were comfy and loved that there were plenty of rooms for everyone. The kitchen is well-stocked but we had to go out and buy paper towels and toilet paper after the initial stock ran out. We will definitely be returning in the future. Thank you!