Watch your worries melt away the second you step through the door of this fabulous Crescent City vacation rental! The 5-bedroom, 2-bathroom house is known as 'The Blue Heron' and features 2,064 square feet of living space, a private yard, 4 Smart TVs, and a fully equipped kitchen! Just under a half-mile from Bass World Lodge & Marina, this home gives you direct boat access to St. Johns River and Lake George where you can float and fish the day away with loved ones. Treat yourself - book today!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Dogs Welcome w/ Fee | On-Site Fishing | Boat Dock
Just a day trip away from the Florida coast, this Crescent City gem gives snowbirds and outdoor enthusiasts access to a variety of on-the-water fun including boating, hiking, beaches, and more!
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Twin Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 5: 2 Twin Beds
*NOTE: This property has a firm maximum occupancy of 8 guests. This includes all day-time guests and children*
OUTDOOR LIVING: Yard, lanai, covered patio, lounge furniture, dining area, fire pit, gas grill, shower, private dock (depending on water levels) INDOOR LIVING: 4 Smart TVs (bring your own streaming login), dining table, contemporary decor, picture windows, 2 living rooms, soaking tub KITCHEN: Fully equipped, Keurig coffee maker w/ starter coffee, coffee grinder, hot water pot, microwave, cooking utensils, pots & pans, Crock-Pot, toaster, toaster oven, spices, water filter, dishware & flatware GENERAL: Free WiFi, ceiling fans, central A/C, towels/linens, hair dryer, washer/dryer FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), Ring doorbell & 1 additional exterior security camera (facing out), step-free access, 1st-floor bedroom/bathroom SUITABILITY: Step-free access, 1st-floor bedroom/bathroom, near 2 canals w/ no railing PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), boat trailer parking
-- THE LOCATION --
ON THE WATER: St Johns River (on-site), Bass World Lodge and Marina (0.4 miles), Renegades on the River Restaurant (2.4 miles), The Baysin at Draymar Marina (2.6 miles), Murphy Creek (13.9 miles), Lake George Fishing Pier (24.1 miles), Crescent Lake (28.6 miles), Salt Springs Recreation Area (48.7 miles) EXPLORE NATURE: Welaka State Forest (4.6 miles), Mud Springs Landing Welaka State Forest, swimmable mud springs (5.8 miles), Welaka National Fish Hatchery - Aquarium (6.7 miles), Silver Glen Springs (59.0 miles) BEACH DAY TRIPS: St. Augustine Beach (49.8 miles), Flagler Beach (47.2 miles), Daytona Beach (58.5 miles), Ocala (73.5 miles) AIRPORT: Sanford Airport (69.4 miles)
-- REST EASY WITH US --
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Dog friendly w/ $60 per stay fee (+ taxes & fees, 2 dogs max, no cats due to allergies) - 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: Your safety matters. This property features a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry. A 2nd camera is located on the gate facing out. The cameras do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video and sound when motion is detected by the devices (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed - NOTE: The river levels have been higher than usual lately, and the dock has been periodically covered by water, depending on the tides. Guests may be unable to use the dock, but boats can still be tied to the cleats along the west bulkhead (in the front yard, where you will have a great view of it from the living room). The canal is plenty wide and has room for 3 or 4 boats, depending on length - NOTE: This property has a firm maximum occupancy of 8 guests. This includes all day-time guests and children
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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
About the area
Crescent City
Located in Crescent City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Dunns Creek State Park and Haw Creek Preserve State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium and Willard Hazen Ball Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
Georgetown United Methodist Church - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Dunns Creek State Park - 24 min drive - 21.6 km
Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 49 min drive - 46.1 km
Bimini Road - 55 min drive - 68.9 km
Getting around
Palatka Station - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Long’s Log Cabin Bar & Package Store - 14 min drive
Salt Springs Pizza - 40 min drive
Shrimps R Us - 14 min drive
The River Pub - 5 min drive
Idle Awhile Resort - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is St Johns River Canal Home w/ Grill! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at St Johns River Canal Home w/ Grill!?
As of 4 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at St Johns River Canal Home w/ Grill! on 16 June 2026 start from AU$221, 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 St Johns River Canal Home w/ Grill!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at St Johns River Canal Home w/ Grill!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at St Johns River Canal Home w/ Grill!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is St Johns River Canal Home w/ Grill! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Hog Island and Ocala National Forest. Lake George and Georgetown United Methodist Church are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This had plenty of space for our daughters 6 adults and 1 year old. We live close by and there was plenty of room for our Thanksgiving meal. The water originally had a sulphuric smell but that disappeared after running the water for a while. We were able to gather outside to eat under protection. I would definitely recommend this spacious house for a large family.
The house was everything we saw in the listing. We had plenty of room when our family and friends visited. We liked having our boat in the lift next to the house.
This is a WONDERFUL home to stay in with many bedrooms that allow families to maximize and enjoy their time together! The view is amazing and so peaceful and quiet.
A great location to do sight seeing, activities and great food!
The property managers were so very nice and helpful.
This is a 10 for us! LOVED IT❣️
Was able to keep the boat at the house and use it as a base camp. Our daughter being so young loved the lake and springs. House was spacious with an old Florida charm. Definitely will be back
Josh S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
From the owners: So glad to hear you enjoyed your time at our house. We also are big fans of the springs. Hope you can come back soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
karl
6 July 2023
Family get away 2023
We had a great time, fishing was good, neighbor's were awesome and gave us some good feedback on fishing holes and other need to know things. We have already talked about it on the trip home, we will be back.
karl
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dana
8 June 2025
Awesome!
We always take a summer trip to Georgetown since my boys were little. We were able to all get the time off together and returned to the lake. Wonderful memories were make now they have grown up. The home was absolutely beautiful. Spacious and well decorated and supplied. The fridge went out our last night there but we already knew they were having issues with it prior but we took the chance and went and had no issues. I think our only complaint would be bulbs in the home needed to be changed due to lighting and the TV's did not work due to no signal.... but that didn't matter to us because we wanted family time and that is exactly what was achieved. We hope to book again with this family although the home is up for sale so we will see. Very responsive and kept us updated on things.regarding the home. Absolutely loved the memories which included this beautiful home. Thank you!
Dana
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Dorene
24 Jan 2023
Blue Heron stay
This is a beautiful property and we even got to see a few Blue Herons. I would have given this a 5 but there are just a few things that need a bit of attention.
The upstairs shower was unusable as either the faucet needs replacing or the water pressure needs attention. All 8 people had to use the downstairs shower due to lack of water pressure in the upstairs shower. The water pressure in the upstairs stool and sinks were absolutely fine.
Also, the fans in the downstairs bedroom and a couple of the upstairs bedrooms need to be replaced as they were much too noisy to have running.
Other than that the place was absolutely splendid and I would return to rent it again.
Thanks for having us.
Dorene
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Feb 2023
From the owner: "We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are planning on replacing the ceiling fans on our next trip down. We will check on the upstairs shower to see what is going on with it. We purchased the house with the tub already in place and to say the least that bathroom is interesting. Hopefully, you will come back to visit again."
Had a great Thanksgiving with family here!! St Augistine is a fun day trip from there!! Would definitely go back!! Relaxing on the water at the end of the day was nice!!