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Magnolia Pointe Lakehouse on Lake Santa Fe in Melrose, FL LAKEFRONT PROPERTY!!

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A two-story building with a porch and a garage, surrounded by trees and set against a sunset.
A wooden boardwalk leading to a house surrounded by tall trees with Spanish moss.
A room with a view of a wooden dock extending into a body of water, surrounded by trees.
A spacious living room with a large TV, wooden ceiling beams, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the backyard.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated lake views
    Relax with tranquil water views.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Santa Fe Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Melrose, FL
  • Place, Santa Fe Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 King Bed

Office 1

1 Double Murphy Bed

Secondary

1 Double Bed

Secondary

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath #1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Full Bathroom #2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Half Bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

Add dates for prices

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About the area

Melrose

Located in Melrose, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Waldo Motorsports is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Etoniah Creek State Forest. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Melrose, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Florida - 36 min drive - 43.9 km
  • Gainesville Raceway - 36 min drive - 48.2 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 39 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Sante Fe College - 49 min drive - 65.5 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stone’s Irish Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Laredo Mexican Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magnolia Pointe Lakehouse on Lake Santa Fe in Melrose, FL LAKEFRONT PROPERTY!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Magnolia Pointe Lakehouse on Lake Santa Fe in Melrose, FL LAKEFRONT PROPERTY!! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magnolia Pointe Lakehouse on Lake Santa Fe in Melrose, FL LAKEFRONT PROPERTY!! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magnolia Pointe Lakehouse on Lake Santa Fe in Melrose, FL LAKEFRONT PROPERTY!! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Magnolia Pointe Lakehouse on Lake Santa Fe in Melrose, FL LAKEFRONT PROPERTY!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Santa Fe Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Geneva and Crystal Lake. Cowpen Lake and Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very clean Great views Lovely home
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A beautiful place. Host very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip to see friend

Property was 'as advertised - wonderful setting, clean, with all the conveniences provided. Great place to get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to get away

Very nice lake house on a Great Lake with great and helpful owners. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place felt really lux

Would do it again in a heartbeat
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Five stars all around.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lakehouse

Amazing day every time thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

House is beautiful and clean w amazing views. Very nice having a dock to tie up to
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place. Needs a railing for the stairs though.

Had a great time! Will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day Weekend!

My family and friends had an amazing Labor Day weekend! The property is a magical getaway! We can’t wait to stay again!!! Love the Vrbo hosts, such a delight! Gorgeous home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AMAZING SUNSETS

Beautiful location and Stunning Sunsets. A 2nd shower would have made this property that much more, but a fantastic renovation none the less. I will definitely want to stay here again for next years event.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2022
Thank you so much for your review! We couldn’t agree more… the sunsets are spectacular at the lake and from our property! Adding a second full bathroom is definitely on our “to do” list for future projects as well as an outdoor shower so maybe by next year when you stay with us again, we will have that done or at least in the works! Glad you enjoyed your time at Magnolia Pointe!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

A great place to listen to the birds! We hope to return someday in the future...
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Paradise

We had a great stay. Home is beautiful had everything we needed except an iron. But not a big deal we made do.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely and serene

We stayed here to be close to our son’s home. This was a very quiet neighborhood. The house is situated on Lake Sante Fe so your views from the back porch are mesmerizing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Time to chill

Me and my 4 college buddies rented this place to get together and chill. We had a great time and would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake house

Beautiful & scenic with sounds of nature and great place to get away. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded Expectations!

By far the best rental we’ve stayed in the area. The owners are absolute gems to work with, clear communication, responsive and attentive to your needs and expectations. I plan on returning with my family at least once year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Getaway

It’s been our second time here and it’s always perfect, and with recent updates with the additional bathroom and gazebo it’s even better than before!!! Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your beautiful home !!! We’re looking forward to visiting again. R
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Twelve contra dancers from Birmingham , Alabama came to Melrose for contra dance weekend with Wild Asparagus at Dancing Fish venue. It was a wonderful, clean and well appointed house. Hosts even bought a 12 quart stockpot for our shrimp boil. Very responsive hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Serene Lakeside Retreat

Our stay at this beautiful home on Lake Santa Fe was nothing short of perfect. The views from the screened-in porch were absolutely incredible, providing a peaceful backdrop for our mornings and evenings. The neighborhood is quaint and quiet, adding to the overall sense of tranquility. We were especially captivated by the stunning sunsets each night. This is a place we would gladly return to for another relaxing getaway. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

House with a view!

Great lakefront property. Pictures are accurate, beautiful house, and many enjoyable sunsets over the lake. The house was clean which is always my top priority. The beds were comfortable. The appliances in the house are excellent. We enjoyed seeing boaters, jet skis and wake boarders on the lake on Saturday. We would stay here again and would recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful views over the lake

My husband and I spent 3 weeks at this beautiful property. The house has windows all around it and wonderful back and front porches. The sunsets through the cypress trees were magnificent! My husband loves to fish and hooked into some big ones, but unfortunately there was a cold snap when we were there so the fishing wasn’t as great as he had anticipated. Overall, we had a great stay!
Stayed 20 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2022
Carolyn and Todd, Thanks so much for staying with us! You both were great guests and we were so happy to have you! Come back anytime and enjoy some more sunsets and chances are the weather will be warmer for sure! It definitely was an unusual cold snap….Hope you took a few grapefruit with you, I am still enjoying the ones that you picked for me!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break on a Lake

After driving 1200 miles we were delighted to watch the sunset from the dock and listen to the birds and life around us. The home is delightful. There were 4 of us and we enjoyed the porch overlooking the lake and our family time. The owners are excellent... easy to communicate with and answer questions. We brought a boat, which made exploring fun too... the lake is beautiful. The proximity to the Gainesville Airport is excellent... makes travel easy too. This is a quiet peaceful home to regroup after a long winter :)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

What a beautiful paradise

Had an amazing stay and it couldn’t be a more beautiful home. Bunnies, hawks, owls, squirrels, turtles, and fish everywhere. The beautiful Cypress and lapping waves of Lake Sante Fe, I felt like Marjorie Kinan Rawlings watching a deer and dreaming of being on the water as I rocked on the swinging bed on the most beautiful porch watching candy colored sunsets or even enjoying a run in the rain, washed anew in fresh dreams enjoying the area. Refreshing to say the least.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great graduation vacay

Great house on the lake. We had a wonderful time. We only have 2 suggestions. 1. The upstairs bathroom needs a curtain at the window. You can see the person showering. We had to purchase a shower curtain rod and a dark linee.2. I would recommend having a iron.Otherwise it was great
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2025
Thank you for your review. Since your stay we have resolved the issue with the window in the upstairs bath. We installed a shutter on the window offering the privacy needed when showering and general use of the bathroom.
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