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Lake House by Idyllic Santa Fe Lake in Melrose FL

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Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Interior
Reviews
6.4 out of 10
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2111 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Explore the area

Map
Melrose, FL
  • Popular LocationSanta Fe Lake5 min drive
  • AirportGainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)19 min drive
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Florida25 min drive
  • Popular LocationGainesville Raceway28 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lake House by Idyllic Santa Fe Lake in Melrose FL

Access to idyllic Santa Fe Lake in charming artsy Melrose, 20min from Gainesville and 80min from Jacksonville. Easy Parking. Bring your bicycle, kayak, stand-up-paddle, fishing rods, etc. Very peaceful. Art show the first Friday of the month. Public market every Sat. Great restos: 1. Blue Water Bay, great seafood and high end buffet; 2 Betty's, very good Italian, and pizza made from scratch with fresh ingredients; 3. Sports bar, very good pub food; 4. Fryers, best fried chicken you ever had! (Sorry no pets.)

Property manager

S. Dore

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Lake view
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Melrose

Located in Melrose, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, while Matheson Museum and Hippodrome State Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Map
Melrose, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Lake - 5 min drive
  • University of Florida - 25 min drive
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 26 min drive
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 27 min drive
  • Gainesville Raceway - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Florida Cracker Kitchen - 17 min drive
  • Wendy's - 17 min drive
  • McDonald's - 18 min drive
  • Fryer's Chicken - 6 min drive
  • McHenry's Irish Pub - 17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake House by Idyllic Santa Fe Lake in Melrose FL pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

6.4
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7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Check-in

6.4/10

Communication

6.4/10

Location

7.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Kimberly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, location
stay was ok until communication stopped
The property was clean but not accurate as described online. It was listed as the whole property which is 3/2 but on reservation listed as 1/1. So when arriving, it was a concern whether someone else was in the property. I guess they only wanted the master bedroom and bath used and closed the rest of the doors to bedrooms and baths so we did not enter or use those. The location in general suited where we needed to be close to but in order to get to the property there was a very flimsy bridge over a creek that I would not have attempted to cross if I was not in a truck. It was after a large rain and the water level in the creek was up to the small handmade wooden bridge. There was also an camera inside the home which I feel should have been disclosed for privacy reasons. It was in a common area but people do not always get completely dressed when leaving a bedroom to walk to the kitchen etc. The main complaint I have is that when I noticed my reservation was one day short of what I had searched for and thought I made, I tried to get in touch with the host multiple times over 2 days with no reply. I then contacted VRBO to get host and no reply. I got the host phone number from VRBO to test and call direct and still no reply. It is unacceptable to not be able to expect a reply from a host that knows they have a guest in a timely manner or in my case NOT AT ALL after message online, text, phone call, and an email from VRBO.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

SHIV S.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location
Good potential but had several drawbacks
Difficult to find, not well marked and road hazard present making it difficult to reach property. Neighbors basically had junkyard next door making surroundings unappealing. Dirty dishes found in cupboards and broken dishwasher. No checkout instructions so maybe previous guests didn’t know to wash their dishes? Good potential with otherwise nice decor etc
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is exactly what we were looking for.
The property is located in a picturesque location on the lake. We liked the layout of the rooms in the house. The house has everything you need. The national park is a twenty-minute drive from it, where you can walk among the forest and beautiful lakes. We would also like to rent this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

B G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Off the Beaten Path
It was a good-sized house, with a nice back porch area. There is a deck along the water to sit at which was nice (not a swimming area). I would suggest repairing some boards on the main deck. It's a bit remote, but if you are looking for something quiet and out of the way for an affordable price then I would recommend. It was about a 35 minute ride from Gainesville.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Savannah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant
Very peaceful and perfect for a getaway. My husband and I came up for the Gator game and it was perfect distance from the stadium and had just enough food around a couple miles down the road. Fryers Chicken was delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by S. Dore

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Languages:

English, French
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