Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Carla B.
21 Dec 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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Charming Animal-Themed Family Stay
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Reviews
1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Highlights
- Top-rated comfy bedsGuests liked the comfy beds here.
- Centrally-locatedYou're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- Dog-friendly
- Air-conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Onsite parking available
Explore the area
Jacksonville, FL
- Lighthouse MarinaPlace, Lighthouse Marina6 min walk
- Criswell ParkPlace, Criswell Park9 min walk
- Hyde Park Golf ClubPlace, Hyde Park Golf Club18 min walk
- Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)29 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Charming Animal-Themed Family Stay
Welcome to your cozy animal-themed getaway just minutes from Downtown Jacksonville! This cheerful 3-bedroom, 1-bath home comfortably sleeps six, featuring a queen bedroom, a bunk room, and two twin beds—perfect for families, friends, or work crews. The living area offers comfy seating and a large smart TV, while the full kitchen is stocked with essentials and coffee for your mornings. The spacious yard provides a bit of outdoor space (not fully fenced), and there’s plenty of parking for multiple vehicles—great for families arriving separately or crews bringing trucks. Laundry facilities are shared but complimentary. You’ll also find shelves of books throughout the home; if you start one and don’t finish before checkout, take it with you and pass it along to a lending library someday. With its playful animal décor, comfortable layout, and thoughtful touches, this spot makes for a fun and easy Jacksonville stay.
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No parties.
You may smoke outside, just not in the house.
Third party bookings are allowed but we need to have contact information of someone staying and need to know in advance this is occuring.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 2727176vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
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
About the area
Jacksonville
Westside, a neighbourhood in Jacksonville, is home to this holiday home. Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens and Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts and Lavilla Museum. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena or EverBank Stadium. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
Jacksonville, FL
What's nearby
- Lighthouse Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Criswell Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Hyde Park Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
- Sadler Point Marina - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
- Cedar Hills Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
Getting around
- Jefferson Station - 11 min drive
- Jacksonville Station - 19 min drive
- Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 31 min drive
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- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Circle K - 3 min drive
- Sushi Bear Sushi & Grill - 3 min drive
- Sonny's BBQ - 3 min drive
- Country Cabin Restaurant - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming Animal-Themed Family Stay pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Charming Animal-Themed Family Stay?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Animal-Themed Family Stay?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Animal-Themed Family Stay?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming Animal-Themed Family Stay located?
Located in Westside, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Criswell Park, Lakeside Park and Lambs Marina. Ortega Yacht Club Marina and Normandy Mall Shopping Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline L.
21 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely and accommodating
They’ve thought of everything you might need and have your comfort in mind! Feels like home!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022
About the host
Hosted by Geoffrey Bickford
We (Geoff and Kat) own several short term rentals in this area. Our full time job is real estate either rehabbing, tending to our rentals, finding new ones or networking with other investors. If you need something you will find yourself at the top of our list.
We are both military brats and enjoy traveling and meeting new people. We enjoy strategy games, the outdoors, hiking and camping.
One or both of us have been a bee keeper, teacher, handymen, software developer, EOD officer, painter, tutor, investor, hard-money lender and more.
We live just 10 minutes away so are able to handle your requests / issues quickly if you have any.
We are both military brats and enjoy traveling and meeting new people. We enjoy strategy games, the outdoors, hiking and camping.
One or both of us have been a bee keeper, teacher, handymen, software developer, EOD officer, painter, tutor, investor, hard-money lender and more.
We live just 10 minutes away so are able to handle your requests / issues quickly if you have any.
Languages:
English
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