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Serene Live Oak Home w/ Fire Pit by River + SOSMP!

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Live Oak Vacation Rental | 1-Story Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 1,290 Sq Ft
Kitchen | Fully Equipped
Private Outdoor Space
Front Foyer | Step-Free Entrance
Living Room | Smart TV

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6123.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Live Oak, FL
  • Place, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Suwannee River
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Woods Ferry River Camp
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Flower Room)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3 (Rabbit Room)

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Serene Live Oak Home w/ Fire Pit by River + SOSMP!

Home to the sweet sounds of the Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park and several thriving conservation areas, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Live Oak vacation rental transports guests to simpler times ‘way down upon the Suwanee River'. Rise in the morning to explore Stephen Foster State Park, canoe down the famous river in the afternoon, head to the bat houses around dusk to observe thousands of bats circling the sunset sky, and close the evening with a home-cooked meal and stargazing by the fire pit!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Free WiFi | Private Backyard | Keyless Entry

Whether you’re looking to hike among the Spanish moss-covered oak trees, attend a festival with your pals, or fish with other anglers down the river, ‘Blue Dakoda Ranch’ is sure to deliver a worry-free stay in the heart of Live Oak!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2 (Deer Room): 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3 (Rabbit Room): King Bed

MAIN FEATURES: Smart TV, en-suite bathroom, dining table, patio, lawn chairs, reading room
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, air fryer, Keurig coffee maker, spices
GENERAL: Towels & linens, complimentary toiletries, A/C, central heating, hair dryer, trash bags & paper towels
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story home, 1 step to enter
FAQ: Exterior security cameras around the perimeter (facing out)
PARKING: Gravel driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

SUWANNEE RIVER FISHING (0.6 miles): Suwannee Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bream, Red bellies, Crappie, Catfish
GULF OF MEXICO FISHING (accessible by boat only): Red Fish, Speckled trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Whiting, Gag grouper, Mackerel
PARKS & TRAILS: Woods Ferry Conservation Area (3.6 miles), Suwannee Springs (6.2 miles), Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (6.4 miles), Bat House (7.4 miles), Heritage Trail (8.8 miles), Fort Union Conservation Area (10.6 miles), Swift Creek Conservation Area (13.2 miles), Holton Creek Conservation Area (13.3 miles), Suwannee River State Park (19.3 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Valdosta (46.8 miles), Gainesville (65.2 miles), Jacksonville (79.8 miles), Tallahassee (90.4 miles), St. Augustine (118 miles), Universal Orlando Resort (171 miles), Walt Disney World Resort (177 miles)
AIRPORTS: Gainesville Regional Airport (70.6 miles), Jacksonville International Airport (143 miles)

-- 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, 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: This single-story home requires 1 step to enter
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features exterior security cameras, 1 on the front door and 1 on the back door, facing out. They do not look into any interior spaces

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Live Oak Home w/ Fire Pit by River + SOSMP! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Serene Live Oak Home w/ Fire Pit by River + SOSMP!?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serene Live Oak Home w/ Fire Pit by River + SOSMP! on 2 May 2026 start from AU$254, 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 Serene Live Oak Home w/ Fire Pit by River + SOSMP!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene Live Oak Home w/ Fire Pit by River + SOSMP!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Live Oak Home w/ Fire Pit by River + SOSMP!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene Live Oak Home w/ Fire Pit by River + SOSMP! located?

Situated in Live Oak, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Suwannee River, Woods Ferry River Camp and Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. Suwannee Canoe Outpost and Suwannee County Historical Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anika J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as listed and the communication was top tier
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Thomas

2025 Live Oak

House was very clean. Dining and kitchen area was great for preparing and sharing meals with our friends. Location was convenient for traveling to and around Live Oak.
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2025
From the owner: "Hi Thomas, thank you for the feedback. We are happy you enjoyed your stay! We appreciate the suggestions you gave us, and we'll use them to improve our guest experience as soon as possible!"
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Great place

Very clean. Relaxing atmosphere.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Suwannee Spring Festival

We rented this home to attend the Suwannee Spring Festival with our Florida friends. The home was at a great location to do that and provided us with the quiet restful nights we were looking for during our vacation. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nancy

Good Choice.

House was very clean. Host was flexible about check in time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amanda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Local and clean

This place is cute. Only a few minutes from town and clean. Please be aware the thermostat is locked, you have to haul your own trash even though the cleaning fee is over $100, and the water quality is very poor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022
Hi Amanda, we’re delighted to hear that you loved the location and how clean this home was! Here is some information from the owner about your concerns: - We’ve had problems with previous guests putting the thermostat on the lowest setting which broke the air conditioning. We want our guests to be comfortable though and if there is any concern, we are happy to adjust the thermostat to a reasonably lower temperature. - The water is well water, and there is some clay in it. It is tested regularly and perfectly safe for bathing, but no one should drink or cook with it. We apologize for any inconvenience. - Because we live in a rural area, there not being any trash removal service, and there are wild animals, we ask that the guest take their trash with them. This is not entirely unusual for other rentals with these circumstances but we understand how that may be unexpected for you. We’re sorry that the cleaning fee is higher than you expect, but it is only what we are charged for such a large house to be disinfected since Covid-19 started, and cleaned and linens washed. We provide so many other amenities that other houses do not, such as coffee, snacks, and a comfortable, safe home, so we feel it is a good value. We do hope that you will come back and certainly let us know what we can do to make your stay more comfortable next time.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Intrusive owners and Shocking Rules

I don't like to leave poor reviews but this particular landlord has some very unusual rules and likes to intrude on your vacation. I will start out with the fact that the house is clean and in great shape, however the owners only share house rules once you are ready for check in, so I will share them here so you can decide for yourself if this is the situation you want for your vacation: 1. AC and Thermostat- You have to text the. owner to have them adjust the thermostat and they will do so if they choose. In other words if you like it cooler than 72 when you sleep, you are out of luck. 2. Toilets- They have signs posted in the bathroom that read "If it doesn't come out of your body, don't put it in the potty". 3rd world type of rules, not Florida. 3. Trash- Not only do you have to save your number 2 business toilet paper in the trash, they tell you that you have to put it in your car and take it home with you. Text from owner: "As a reminder that you please keep all garbage inside and take it with you upon departure. Given your location in a rural area-there are wild animals, any garbage left outside in the trash bin poses a dangerous situation for house guests. Any trash left behind will incur penalties." What a treat. Just for reference the house is in a community with kids running around during day and evening hours. The parents of those children must not like them very much. (sarcasm) 4. Ring Cameras- They have 2, one on the front door and one on the back door, both exterior but they use these to monitor you. Case in point, when our daughter arrived with her husband and kids, there was a strong chemical odor in the house. We told them to open up the house and let it air out. Well she did and as soon as she did that I received this text from the owner "Hey Mike, there are poisonous spiders and lots of wasps and other insects that will get in with those doors open. The doors cannot stay open". This was unacceptable to me so I immediately put a bandaid over the ring camera which brought a wrath of texts, phone calls and emails threatening to evict and charge me for vandalism. The male owner even said he was calling the local sheriff (his friend) on me. I of course would have been happy to chat with that sheriff about the situation, but of course we had no such visitors. The bottom line is that the property is nice but is ruined by ownership that has no business being in the VRBO rental business.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2022
Hi Mike, the homeowners were surprised to read your review, as they are accustomed to providing 5-star experiences, and would like to clarify the following: - Safety for our guests is a main priority. The cameras are disclosed and accurately advertised on the listing and the pre-stay email, which was sent to you two weeks before your arrival. This information is public for guests to verify before confirming a reservation and upon booking your stay, it implies you were aware of the house rules and the camera that's on-site externally. - We were disappointed that you decided to obstruct our exterior cameras by putting a band-aid over the lens. This was an Evolve policy violation, and although we were advised to evict your family, we chose to honor grace and allow you to stay in our home even with disrespectful comments and gestures from you to our cameras - We are attentive to our guests' needs. This includes keeping your family safe since you mentioned when you called that you had two babies. We didn't want anyone in your party to be bit by spiders since the doors were left open. We weren't trying to intrude on your privacy, but we were trying to keep you safe - We never received a message from you about changing the temperature in our home. We are very responsive to our guests so we wish that you had reached out about this - Being in such a rural area, we, unfortunately, don't have trash service. This is why we specify to guests in their check-in instructions that they will need to take the trash with them when they leave - We are upstanding individuals in our community and we have a very good relationship with our neighbors We do all we can to make the best possible stay, and we look forward to this property hosting many satisfied guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was ideal for our daily commute. The open space floor plan made it easy for our guests to visit and share meals. Check in process was smooth and hosts responded promptly to all queries.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lushon W.

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

Family reunion

It was a great stay.. perfect for a gathering where everyone could comfortably be in the same space and not be separated from others unless they wanted to go to bedrooms
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Getaway

Perfect little house for a quiet getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

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