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20 Mi to UF Campus: Santa Fe Lake Escape w/ Dock!
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10 out of 10
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5 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 10 298.4 sq m
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Waldo, FL
- Place, Santa Fe Lake1 min drive
- Place, Waldo Motorsports15 min drive
- Place, Gainesville Raceway29 min drive
- Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)27 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Queen Beds
Bedroom 4
2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Half Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
20 Mi to UF Campus: Santa Fe Lake Escape w/ Dock!
Kayaks Provided | BBQ Ready | Water Views
Experience lakeside living at its finest when you stay at this Waldo vacation rental near Gainesville! Whether you’re in town to cheer on the Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or just seeking a peaceful escape by the water, you’ll find the perfect base in this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath house. Fish or kayak on-site before checking out local shops and eateries in Melrose! Then, return home for a game of billiards or relax on the furnished porch.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 queen beds
- Bedroom 4: 1 queen bed, 1 twin bunk bed
- Bedroom 5: 1 twin bed, 1 bunk bed (twin/full)
INDOOR LIVING
- Pool table
- 2 Smart TVs
- Gas fireplace
- Hardwood floors
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private dock
- 5 kayaks (3 adult-sized, 2 youth-sized), canoe, paddleboard
- Furnished porch w/ lake view
- Spacious yard w/ cypress trees
- Gas grill
- Outdoor shower
KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher
- Drip coffee maker
- Toaster, blender
- Dishware & flatware, cooking basics
- Granite countertops
GENERAL
- Keyless entry, self check-in, free WiFi
- Washer & dryer, iron/board, trash bags/paper towels
- Towels/linens, hair dryer
- Central heating & A/C, ceiling fans
FAQ
- Quiet hours (after 7:00 PM)
ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story house, 4 steps required to enter
- 1 bedroom & full bathroom on 1st floor
PARKING
- Driveway (5 vehicles)
- RV parking available (upon request)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Lake Santa Fe access, fishing & kayaking on-site
- 7 miles to Historic Downtown Melrose: local restaurants & cafes, antique shops
- 20 miles to Gainesville, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- 5 miles to Brown's Farm
- 11 miles to Newnans Lake Conservation Area
- 15 miles to Gainesville Regional Airport, 72 miles to Jacksonville Int’l Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, large gatherings, or loud music
- This property has a strict maximum occupancy of 8
- 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 starting at 7:00 PM
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story house requires using 4 steps to enter; 1 bedroom and full bathroom are accessible on the 1st floor
- For stays longer than 3 weeks, mid-stay cleanings will be required at no additional charge
Experience lakeside living at its finest when you stay at this Waldo vacation rental near Gainesville! Whether you’re in town to cheer on the Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or just seeking a peaceful escape by the water, you’ll find the perfect base in this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath house. Fish or kayak on-site before checking out local shops and eateries in Melrose! Then, return home for a game of billiards or relax on the furnished porch.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 2 queen beds
- Bedroom 4: 1 queen bed, 1 twin bunk bed
- Bedroom 5: 1 twin bed, 1 bunk bed (twin/full)
INDOOR LIVING
- Pool table
- 2 Smart TVs
- Gas fireplace
- Hardwood floors
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private dock
- 5 kayaks (3 adult-sized, 2 youth-sized), canoe, paddleboard
- Furnished porch w/ lake view
- Spacious yard w/ cypress trees
- Gas grill
- Outdoor shower
KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher
- Drip coffee maker
- Toaster, blender
- Dishware & flatware, cooking basics
- Granite countertops
GENERAL
- Keyless entry, self check-in, free WiFi
- Washer & dryer, iron/board, trash bags/paper towels
- Towels/linens, hair dryer
- Central heating & A/C, ceiling fans
FAQ
- Quiet hours (after 7:00 PM)
ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story house, 4 steps required to enter
- 1 bedroom & full bathroom on 1st floor
PARKING
- Driveway (5 vehicles)
- RV parking available (upon request)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Lake Santa Fe access, fishing & kayaking on-site
- 7 miles to Historic Downtown Melrose: local restaurants & cafes, antique shops
- 20 miles to Gainesville, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
- 5 miles to Brown's Farm
- 11 miles to Newnans Lake Conservation Area
- 15 miles to Gainesville Regional Airport, 72 miles to Jacksonville Int’l Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, large gatherings, or loud music
- This property has a strict maximum occupancy of 8
- 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 starting at 7:00 PM
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story house requires using 4 steps to enter; 1 bedroom and full bathroom are accessible on the 1st floor
- For stays longer than 3 weeks, mid-stay cleanings will be required at no additional charge
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
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About the area
Earleton
Located in Earleton, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Hippodrome State Theatre and Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Waldo Motorsports and Florida Museum of Natural History. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Gainesville Raceway. With kayaking and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Waldo, FL
What's nearby
- Santa Fe Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
- Waldo Motorsports - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
- Gainesville Raceway - 29 min drive - 30.2 km
- University of Florida - 34 min drive - 39.8 km
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 36 min drive - 41.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Orange Blossoms - 24 min drive
- McDonald's - 25 min drive
- Florida Cracker Oyster Bar & Grill - 24 min drive
- Wendy's - 24 min drive
- Dunkin' - 11 min drive
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