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Boat Dock! 'Sunshine House' on St. Johns River provides everything that you need.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Water view

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About this property

Boat Dock! 'Sunshine House' on St. Johns River

  • Directly on a canal flowing from the St. Johns River, this amazing home offers a quiet waterfront getaway. Walk right out your back door and down the steps to access the private covered boat dock. Tie up your rig (there‚Äôs a public boat launch down the road), cast a line off the fishing deck, and keep an eye out for the small alligators that pop by occasionally.

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    The third bedroom has a twin-over-twin bunk bed and TV in addition to a queen bed. Overlooking the water, a charming screened porch with ceiling fans offers a cool spot to unwind outdoors. Stretch out in a plush lounger or dine alfresco at the table for dinner with a view.

    Beautifully updated, your hideaway features a spacious living area detailed with a smart TV and a DVD player, plus a well-equipped kitchen with a full suite of appliances. Rest easy in the well-appointed bedrooms - the primary suite wows with a spa-like bathroom, which boasts a double vanity, a soaking tub, and a separate shower.

    -- THE LOCATION --

    The public boat launch is less than a mile away. Silver Glen Springs National Park is a 13.8-mile drive from your home and a quick boat ride away. A charming little town, Astor offers a great jumping-off point to Ocala (39 miles), Daytona Beach (38.5 miles), and Ormond Beach (31.4 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
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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 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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Astor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Ocala National Forest and Juniper Springs Recreation Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Black Bear Golf Club. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking. Visit our Astor travel guide
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Astor, FL

What's nearby

  • A clear blue water body surrounded by dense green foliage and trees.
    Silver Glen Springs Recreation
    17 min drive - 26.1 km
  • A clear water body with a turtle swimming, surrounded by dense green vegetation.
    Blue Spring State Park
    42 min drive - 53.8 km
  • A race track with colorful seating and a car on the track.
    Daytona International Speedway
    48 min drive - 69.0 km
  • A statue of a pilot, a biplane, and a large metal structure in a park.
    Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    51 min drive - 72.0 km
  • Astor Public Library
    3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • DeLand Station
    31 min drive
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
    51 min drive

Restaurants

  • Castaways Restaurant
    3 min drive
  • Pierson Family Restaurant
    14 min drive
  • Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill
    13 min walk
  • Subway
    13 min walk
  • Sparky's Place Restaurant
    15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Boat Dock! 'Sunshine House' on St. Johns River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boat Dock! 'Sunshine House' on St. Johns River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boat Dock! 'Sunshine House' on St. Johns River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boat Dock! 'Sunshine House' on St. Johns River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ocala National Forest and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Juniper Springs Recreation Area. Silver Glen Springs Recreation and Stetson University are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Boat Dock! 'Sunshine House' on St. Johns River Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Fishing Getaway

Nice, clean, house in a good location. I stayed in this house with friends on a fishing trip. We had a great time and the house was very comfortable and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

saeger m.

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

Boating paradise

This place was perfect for our family of 5. 3 kids from 2.5-8 and we had the best time! Loved having our boat on the dock right outside. boat was safe and secure on the canal as well. Very quiet street which was so nice in the evenings and early mornings. Very peaceful retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

SunShine

Beautiful home in a great location, very peaceful on the creek.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

On canal with Waterfront Screened Porch

We had a great time and the house was very comfortable. The house has a nice setup - perfect for what we needed. The canal is very peaceful. Lots of stars at night. The owner responded to us right away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

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

Sunshine house!!

Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Very clean and comfy!

Will stay here again for sure! Very clean and comfortable. Close to restaurants, etc. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

Great place!!!!

very quite, plenty of room for 2 boats to dock up on each other, easy to get to from st johns. very comfortable place to stay, well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

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

Wonderdul spot !!

Great , spacious, well equipped property. Love thw theme. Sunshine house !!! Truly appreciated the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

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

Amazing

Really enjoyed the canal and ability to dock in the back yard
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Perfect Gem

House was as advertised. Spacious and clean. Close to everything fun to do in the forest! Had 8 people at 1 point and were not crowded at all. Would love to stay there again on my next trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James or Amie F.

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

Quite canal

Nice home on river access canal. The neighbors were nice and friendly. The area was peaceful and quite. Will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Just right

Property was precisely as advertised. Everything was clean and worked as it should. Absolutely zero complaints. This was our first experience with VRBO and we were very happy with this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The location was perfect, just a quick boat ride away from Silver Glen Spring. The house itself was clean and cozy, providing a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Five stars all the way!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

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

Sunshine even on a rainy day!

Awesome rental. The location was perfect for us both on the land and water side. House was nice, neat, clean, open floor plan with a beach vibe. Property manager answers questions immediately after I text her. Even though we had a lot of rain that weekend the Sunshine houses covered back porch was a relaxing place to sit and enjoy the rain! Priced great and we will definitely stay there again! Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

dennis l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Riiver Fun

The property inside was fine. The outside had no water access for cleaning fish on the dock or cleaning things up. No Chairs are available. The parking is horrible , no room for boat trailer 2 vehicles. Treats by owner to tow you if you park on grass. I called the owner to get a hose to use outside, she advised her property maintenance people were not available and she was in Georgia. Poor support for me after spending 2k . Will not go back to this place.....
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kristian N.

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

Sunshine House

We had a great time exploring the area. The house has a nice setup - perfect for what we needed. The canal is very peaceful. Lots of stars at night (we don't get that in the city). The owner responded to us right away. Apparently, the cleaning person left before the job was done because the prior renters were pretty bad, there was too much to clean, and it was 4pm (check in time). We did not arive until 8pm but they were afraid to run into us. Even if we did arive at 4pm, we would have preferred to come in later to a cleaner house. Also, basics like coffee, sugar, cooking oil, and extra trash bags (other than one (1) already in the trash bin) were not available - not required, of course, but mostly expected in short-term rentals. I could do without the bombardment of emails from Vacasa, some with inaccurate or conflicting info.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025