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Welaka House w/ Private Dock on St Johns River

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Welaka Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2.5BA | 2,290 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access
Backyard | Fire Pit
Private Boat Dock
Living Room | Free WiFi | A/C & Heat | Electric Fireplace (Heat Producing)
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Welaka, FL
  • Place, Welaka Town Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Glen Springs Recreation
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Welaka House w/ Private Dock on St Johns River

Welcome to 'The Pineapple House,' a 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Welaka vacation rental! The screened patio, private fishing dock and waterfront access make this property the perfect home base for experiencing all that central Florida has to offer. With St Johns River just steps away and Silver Glen Springs, Salt Springs and the Ocala National Forest as your playground, you won't have to travel far for adventure! No trip to this area is complete without a stopover at Angels, ‘Florida’s Oldest Diner’.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private Dock | Trailer Parking | 2,290 Sq Ft

Whether you're visiting for a guys fishing trip, family hunting excursion, relaxing lake weekend, or an all-summer-long stay, this property is the place for you!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: 2 Full Beds | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private backyard, fire pit, picnic table, waterfront location, private boat dock w/ covered seating & boat slip
SCREENED PATIO: 6-person table, electric fireplace (heat producing), flat-screen TV, 5 rocking chairs
INDOOR LIVING: 2 flat-screen TVs, electric fireplace (heat producing), 6-person dining table, en-suite w/ jetted tub & walk-in shower
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, dual coffeemaker, 2 ovens, island w/ bar seating
GENERAL: Free WiFi, air conditioning, heating, linens/towels, in-unit washer/dryer
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), trailer/boat parking permitted on site

*NOTE: For fishing enthusiasts, it's shrimp season and the shrimp have arrived*

-- THE LOCATION --

FISHING/BOATING: Welaka Boat Ramp (1.6 miles), Little Lake George/St Johns River (On site), Lake George (29.0 miles), Crescent Lake (22.8 miles), Lake Stella (13.5 miles), Murphy Creek (8.1 miles), Dunns Creek (6.8 miles), Salt Springs Recreation Area (43.1 miles), South Glen Springs (50.0 miles)
HUNTING: Welaka State Forest (1.9 miles), God’s Country Outfitters (18.7 miles), Allison Family Farm (11.1 miles), Roberts Ranch (28.8 miles), Bear Bridge Ranch Boar Hunting (55.0 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Welaka State Forest (1.9 miles), Mud Springs Landing - swimmable mud springs (2.3 miles), Cross Florida Greenway 110-mile bike trail (29.9 miles)
FESTIVALS: Florida Azalea Festival (18.4 miles), Saint John's River Catfish Festival (13.8 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Flagler Beach (45.4 miles), Daytona Beach (60.1 miles), Ocala (72.5 miles), Orlando (85.0 miles), Walt Disney World (99.2 miles)
AIRPORT: Daytona Beach International Airport (64.5 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- 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
- The property is located on a river and may not be suitable for young children

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7955373
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Welaka

Located in Welaka, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Ravine Gardens State Park and Palatka Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium and Willard Hazen Ball Park. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Welaka, FL

What's nearby

  • Welaka Town Hall - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dunns Creek State Park - 19 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 53 min drive - 47.7 km
  • De Leon Springs State Park - 64 min drive - 70.5 km

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Long’s Log Cabin Bar & Package Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Idle Awhile Resort - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Shrimps R Us - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welaka House w/ Private Dock on St Johns River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Welaka House w/ Private Dock on St Johns River?

As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Welaka House w/ Private Dock on St Johns River on 27 July 2026 start from AU$400, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Welaka House w/ Private Dock on St Johns River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welaka House w/ Private Dock on St Johns River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welaka House w/ Private Dock on St Johns River?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Welaka House w/ Private Dock on St Johns River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ocala National Forest and Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium. Welaka Town Hall and 40 Acre Park are also within 2 miles (3 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. 26 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great stay. Property manager was great. Only downfall was the fireplaces inside and on back porch are not wood burning like the photos show. We booked specifically for that and the location. Overall, wonderful house and location. Would definitely go back in the summer
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We’re truly glad you enjoyed the home and the location and that your stay overall was a great one.We also really appreciate you pointing out the fireplace confusion. We understand how important that feature was in your decision to book, and we’re updating the listing details to make sure the fireplace information is accurate moving forward.It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back for a future stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The area is amazing! The house was very open and there was just about anything we would need. Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie B.

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

Annual trip

The house was great and provides great access to the river for our crew.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can't wait to come again. Very lovely & clean property. Kimberky was so easy to work with. Can 't say enough good. Jeff & Linda OhlrichJuly 2025
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2025
Thank you for the kind words. We love guests like you, who care for the home like it's yours. We are proud to share our little slice of heaven and look forward to having you back again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Great house

We had a great time. The house was great. When we had an issue they accommodated us. We'd definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

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

Nice

Very relaxing long weekend stay. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Nov 2023
From the owner: "You are most welcome. Thank you, Adam, we are so pleased you had a relaxing time with us."
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Great quiet place on the river

Beautiful, spacious, clean house. Great covered dock. Beautiful river view from the dock or back porch. Has everything we needed. Plenty of parking including for a boat trailer. This was a Fishing/boating trip. We will be back for sure
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2025
From the owner: "It was such a pleasure having you! We’re so glad you felt at home and had a great experience. Guests like you make hosting a joy. Come back anytime!"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

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

Beautiful Property

My family and I had a wonderful time at this location. Everything was well thought out and planned out. The property itself is very peaceful, beautiful, and majestic. We had a great time just relaxing and taking walks through the property in the surrounding area. Very pretty location perfect if you enjoy boating, fishing or being among nature. We hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

KAYE P.

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

Peaceful location

It is very peaceful and quiet . There were a lot of deer wandering around the yard and we even saw an owl . Fishing is great off the dock . The restaurants nearby are good . The house is large and has a very open concept so you can cook and visit with family easily. The extremely large outdoor living area has a tv and plenty of seating . We will definitely stay here again !
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

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

Beautiful home with so many amenities.

Fishing from the dock was so much fun, but beyond that , the wildlife that almost daily walked through the yard was so nice to see. We had deer, wild turkeys, and one we saw a weasel ! Had a lot of rain but we still want to go back again.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois M.

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

Beautiful Setting

Stayed 2 weeks! The guys mostly fished and the gals shopped. Enjoyed the azaleas at Ravine State Park and some of the sites in St. Augustine. Jacksonville shopping was also amazing! Guys had lots of luck fishing and we will be having a wonderful fish fry. Pineapple House was a perfect location. A great welcome home gift was there on arrival. A lovely home, large covered dock, and exquisite river views. The 5 of us had a wonderful stay !!Thank you!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rylan R.

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

A perfect guys weekend in paradise

From the moment we pulled onto the property we were all blown away! There is nothing like waking up in the morning having breakfast and coffee on the dock planning out an awesome day. For our stay there we brought our boat and it was an easy launch/short ride from the local boat ramp to the dock, we enjoyed multiple restaurants close by that had boat parking that were a great time as well. Once the day was done on the water we’d get charcoal going on the grill and have a nice cookout right next to the awesome views of the water. Everything made us feel right at home from easy communication with the host down to the feeling of a clean welcoming home! Don’t hesitate to book this home for a family/friend getaway I promise you won’t regret it! Some local wildlife might surprise you too!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2023
From the owner: "Rylan, thank you for the glowing review! We see you found all the magic and charm we love about the location. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay!"
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Quick getaway

Perfect place to just getaway and use the pontoon boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Annual Girls Trip

Us girls try to do two trips a year and there’s 8 of us. To find a property that please 8 women is simply amazing. Words can’t even give you an idea of how fantastic the property and house are. Not only is the inside amazing but has an amazing dock and outdoors area. The inside and outside of the house were very clean we didn’t even have to wipe anything down before placing our groceries on the counters. The town of Welaka is so great everyone is so friendly and welcome us with opened arms. We’ve already decided we’re going back next year. Thanks, Kim, for being awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Art K.

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

Great House & Dock

It's just like the pictures. Coolest house on the St. Johns. We loved it. The house had everything and super nice and clean. The outdoors and dock were perfect for boating/fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha F.

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

Great place to stay.

Kim was wonderful and so helpful. Would definitely stay again. So peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Naena R.

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

Amazing!

This is not a vacation rental, it is a vacation home! Everything about it allows you to feel completely at home while you are there. Kim was in contact with us early on and answered all of our silly questions and kept in contact with us as we needed. The house is as beautiful as it is in the pictures and there is no lack of beauty surrounding it. We also stayed at a beach house later in our trip but it paled in comparison to the Pineapple House. We will be back often.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail R.

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

EXCELLENT!!! GREAT TIME!!!!

The home and amenities were EXCELLENT! We have the same dinning room table and lighting over the table. We felt so at home. The fishing was good for the guys and the kitchen was good for ladies. The screen in porch and the dock was great for fellowshipping with each other. I can't say enough but THANKS!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Excellent Place To Stay!!!

There are not enough words to say about the Pineapple House. First off, the space in this house is so great. Enough room for our large family to move about and to sit. But as a woman, the best thing to me is the fully, fully stocked kitchen and the double oven. The eating space in this house accommodates 20. So it sat our large family. We loved seeing the turkeys and seeing all the deer coming up on the property. But as for my husband, he loved the covered dock and boat shelter. He loved having a dry boat every morning with no dew on it. We enjoyed sitting on the picnic table at the dock and fishing. There is not one complaint we have about this house and working with Kim is the best. We would recommend this house to everyone.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

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

A Little Piece of Paradise

We absolutely loved our stay at the lake house. It was spacious, clean, and well-equipped. We spent most of our time on the beautiful, large screened-in patio overlooking the lake and appreciated having the covered dock for our boat. Our trip was nothing short of magical and we are already looking forward to enjoying this property again sometime!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Celaine E.

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

St . Johns River trip

We thoroughly enjoyed our family trip to Welaka. The home was comfortable and very clean. It is close to some great restaurants by land and water. We say several deer and turkey! The property manager Kim was super helpful and easy to contact. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Max G.

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

Excellent place!

Extremely enjoyed our stay. The house was amazing with plenty of space. The dock and access to the water was super convenient to fish lake George and other portions of saint johns. Will for sure recommend the pineapple house to others!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lisa s.

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

Fabulous view and lots of wild life

This property was perfect! The turkeys and deer hung out in the front yard and the otter swam by the dock. My family truly enjoyed there time fishing and sitting on the back porch in the rocking chairs
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Great getaway!

The house was perfect for a short getaway for 5 of us. Plenty of space, great fishing off the dock, beautiful sunsets. Deer and turkey in the front yard every morning and evening. If I had one "complaint" it would be a lack of pots, pans, dinnerware, utensils, etc. It's not enough to keep me away or give it a horrible review. The house and property are amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Chris, thank you for your review. This homeowner appreciates your suggestions and has added extra pots, pans, and utensils to the home for all future guests to use. Thank you for helping us to improve and we hope to host you again in the future! Best, the Evolve Team
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda M.

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

We will be back!

Great place! We really enjoyed our stay and we are already planning a trip back ;) Thank you!

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