NEW!! Relaxing Riverfront Escape Close to Springs

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Fort White, FL

Ichetucknee Springs State Park12 min drive
Ginnie Spring15 min drive
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park18 min drive
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

About this property

Unwind at this serene waterfront home on the Santa Fe! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental boasts a beautiful and private location with a number of outdoor and indoor amenities to make your stay as adventurous or relaxing as you desire! Whether you want to kayak or tube the nearby rivers, explore Florida State Parks, enjoy world-famous diving in the local springs, or just unwind on the dock while taking in the surrounding scenery, we have what you need to make this your best trip ever!

Private Dock | 2.5 Acre Property | Wood-Burning Fire Pit

This cozy house is perfect for family or friends looking for a comfortable place to crash after some outdoor adventure! Check us out on Instagram for more photos: www.instagram.com/floridariverhouse

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bed

Kitchen: Well-equipped, Keurig, toaster, blender, spices, cooking basics, dishware/flatware
Outdoor Living: Charcoal grill, furnished porch, outdoor dining area, hammock, cornhole, fire pit, swimming, fishing
Indoor Living: Flat-screen TV with Netflix and Amazon Prime accounts, family games
General: WiFi, central air conditioning, washer/dryer, linens/towels, hair dryer, hangers Accessability: Stairs required for access
Parking: Driveway (4 vehicles), RV parking available w/ hookup

The house is central to a number of state parks, crystal clear springs, and public access to the Santa Fe and Suwannee rivers. Bring your kayak or paddle board to launch from the private dock on the property, or launch your small boat from the quiet boat ramp less than a mile from the house! There are also plenty of local options to rent a kayak or canoe.

Scuba divers, cave divers and free divers have plenty of exciting options nearby, including Ginnie Springs, Ichetucknee, Troy, Blue Grotto, Devil's Den, etc. See the guest book for a list of some of the best local dive spots and shops.

A short drive will take you to High Springs (11 miles) for popular antiquing shops and restaurants; to Lake City (24 miles) to golf, watch a race at the raceway, or grab a beer at the local brewery; or to Gainesville (30 miles) where there are museums, shopping, restaurants and the University of Florida.

Choose your adventure, choose how you unwind! Spend your evenings relaxing around the fire, playing a card/board game or kicking back on the couch watching Netflix.

House Rules:
- No smoking - No pets allowed - 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 - NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Fort White

This cottage is located in Fort White. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ginnie Spring and Ichetucknee Springs State Park.

Fort White, FL

What's nearby

Santa Fe River - 3 min walk
Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 12 min drive
Ginnie Spring - 15 min drive
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 18 min drive
Ichetucknee River - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Subway - 7 min drive
Nanny's Diner and Deli - 7 min drive
Reds Tavern Ft White - 9 min drive
Champs Chicken - 9 min drive
Amy's Country Buffet and Grill - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW!! Relaxing Riverfront Escape Close to Springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

G. D.

19 Mar 2024

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

Short trip to explore springs

Enjoyed our time at The River House. Accurate listing. A little hard to find. Look for the neighbors white mailbox then just past that on a tree you’ll see the number posted. When the leaves are down the driveway can be hard to spot. We played corn hole, grilled and enjoyed the porch and dock. We went to Ichetucknee and Gilchrist Blue springs. Best to hit the grocery in town for breakfast stuff-we found it a bit hard as some places, most were closed (might’ve been just out of season). But we enjoyed Blue Star Dinner, The Great Outdoors and a little bakery inside an old house right around the corner from Blue Star-wish I had the name, really good cinnamon rolls!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz C.

15 May 2023

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

Great get-away

The property was well-situated to rivers and nature. We thoroughly enjoyed being by the river and the hammock. Only wished our stay was longer. The hosts were accommodating and very pleasant.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison J., Savannah

17 Mar 2023

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

Relaxing River House

Clean, quiet, relaxing, and the Santa Fe River is beautiful! Great location that is convenient to so many springs, but you can also just relax by the river and enjoy your stay! Super responsive owner, we will definitely be booking more getaways here!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole I.

9 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful & Relaxing

This property was a nice gateway for our family. We enjoyed the ombudsman. Highly recommend. Pictures online are accurate.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

11 Aug 2022

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

Ginnie Springs trip

My kids and I wanted to experience a bit more about the wonders of our state. My youngest fell I love with idea of Ginnie springs from tik tok and therefore, I booked this lovely 3 bedroom home. It was a bit hard to find, but once there,it was exactly what we were looking for! It feels secluded with all of the massive trees. Once up the stairs, there are chairs that overlook the property and the river. The interior of the home was extremely clean and it was a comfortable space. Bedrooms were nice size, although one is much smaller than the other two. The mattresses were better than mine at home and we all slept well. The kitchen has basic equipment, but the owners left us snacks and water. It is a 20 minute drive to downtown, but definitely worth it, as the outdoor restuarant was superb! Ginnie springs is about a 15 minute drive and was a huge hit with both of my kids-not an easy task. I would recommend the River House as long as everyone in your party can navigate stairs.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022