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9.89.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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Wonderful Vacation Home For Making Memories
This lovely house is more than a house; it’s a family holiday home. The minute you walk in, you will feel it. This home has more accommodation then you are used to seeing in a rental. We want you to have the same experience as we do each and every time we spend time there.
The downstairs has beautiful wood floors with the exception of the bedrooms, those rooms are carpeted. There are 2 air conditioners; one for upstairs and one downstairs, this helps keep the house very comfortable. Ceiling fans are in every room, 3 in the vaulted ceiling living area. We have overhead lighting in all the rooms along with lamps. House has a water softener along with filtration system.
The heart of the home seems to be the kitchen and dining area. This kitchen has everything you could possibly need including; food processor, blender, mixer, several electric skillets and many gadgets to help make food prep easy, so you’ll have more time to play. The kitchen is equipped with a trash compactor that can hold several days’ worth of trash. This helps with the trash emptying chore. There is a large ice maker built into the centre island which helps when you’re packing those coolers to spend the day down on the dock or out on the river. When you return from your day at play, your ice is replenished. This is truly one of the favourites of the home.
The dining room has a large wooden table that seats up to 8 and additional 4 can sit at the bar. This table has hosted many meals, conversations and game nights with friends and family. This is the centre of the home and the heart of it too.
The living room has leather sofas and a couple chairs along with 2 bean bags for lounging around. For your entertainment pleasure there is a 70 Inch Smart TV, streaming, DVD player, stereo with surround sound and internet. There is a landline phone. There is an extra-large DVD library. The centre of the living area has a beautiful wood burning fireplace which is special during those cold winter nights.
There is a guest bath off the living room and it’s equipped with an “old fashioned claw foot tub”, sink and toilet.
The two downstairs bedrooms have king size beds with extra linens, pillows and blankets. Each bedroom has a TV and the “blue” room has a gaming system along with games. There are 2 Twin mattresses and the rooms provide plenty of floor space to use them. The two bedrooms share a fully equipped bathroom that has a bathtub/shower combo, large vanity, sink and toilet. There are plenty of towels and wash cloths and a blow dryer. In the closet you’ll find plenty of family fun board games to entertain the entire family.
The Master suite upstairs is exactly that, a SUITE. This is one of those “must see to believe rooms” This room has a king size bed that looks small in comparison to the size of the room. There is a sitting area that includes a couch and three recliners. There is a large screen TV with DVD player. This room has plenty of floor space to sleep several people comfortably on air mattresses. The master bath is elegant for a house in the middle of the woods. It has an extra-large walk in shower, large garden tub, large vanity and a separate toilet room. Several people can be getting ready in this large bathroom and have plenty of space. . When you wake up in the morning and walk through those double doors to head down stairs, you have a beautiful view from the extra-large windows; of the river and the tops of the trees. It’s truly amazing. It’s a beautiful way to start your day.
Our holiday home is in a rural area and if you’re arriving after dark you might wonder “where am I going?” But by morning you’ll be happy you continued down that dark road. Because we are in a rural area we do have two camera’s placed outside. This also helps me monitor the river levels for families that are planning to boat. I assure you these camera’s are not used to monitor your activities. We use this to protect our boat , jet skis and things we have worked hard to have. The guests that our home attracts don’t have an issue with the cameras, it’s a way of life these days.
The outside of the house has a breathtaking view of the river and trees. Underneath the house is a concrete slab with a extra large picnic table, wooden swing and patio chairs. A pavement leads to the outdoor shower that is a "favourite" by ALL guests. It's totally private and large enough to hang your towel and clothes without getting wet. There is a bench in it as well. There's something about showering and looking up at the beautiful sky and trees. The pavement also leads down to the dock where the real fun begins. Whether you plan to play around in the water or take your water craft out, there is plenty of room for it all. Kids have been running and jumping from this dock for 33 years (not really , this dock was rebuilt and made bigger) you get my point. Plenty of room to tie up several water crafts. Depending on the river height sometimes we even have a beach.
Their is plenty of yard to get a family softball game going or a number of other lawn games that are available on site. Or, you may just want to lay in the hammock and soak in the beauty and listen to the occasional boat go by. There is something for everyone. For the furry family members there is plenty of nice maintained dirt roads to walk and explore. Our house is in a nice friendly area where you don't have to see anyone if you don't want or you can stroll the roads and pick up a friendly conversation with some of the locals. The boat ramp is a 1/2 mile down the road and makes for an enjoyable stroll.
I hope I have painted an image in your mind that you find too irresistible to pass up, you won't be disappointed, I guarantee it!
Located in Branford, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bob's River Place and Hart Springs Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Suwannee River and J.T. Earl Park. With jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Branford travel guide
Is Wonderful Vacation Home For Making Memories pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Wonderful Vacation Home For Making Memories?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Wonderful Vacation Home For Making Memories?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Wonderful Vacation Home For Making Memories?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Wonderful Vacation Home For Making Memories located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Suwannee River and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from J.T. Earl Park. Bob's River Place is 10.9 mi (17.6 km) away.
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Wonderful Vacation Home For Making Memories Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Property was fantastic. The dock has beautiful views of the stars at night. There is a slight sulfur smell to the water when you shower, but property more than compensates.
This property provided a wonderful and relaxing getaway for my family. We celebrated an early Thanksgiving with many of our family members, spent time fishing, enjoying the outdoors, spending time by the beautiful fireplace, and visiting the local springs. High recommend!
Beautiful river house, perfect for a relaxing stay in contact with nature. I had time to bake with my daughter in a very well equipped kitchen and enjoyed coffee time with a beautiful river view.
We had only a few nights in the home but thoroughly enjoyed the peace and quiet. The springs are close by and there are plenty of games and activities that come with the house. We can't wait to come back!
Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The home, yard, and river view was absolutely beautiful. The home contained everything we needed to be comfortable. The Host was extremely accommodating to our messages and requests. That makes such a difference. Thank you!!
This house is great for families. We had my parents, siblings and our children with us. It's a beautiful location, close to the springs and right on the water. Plenty of games and activities. I felt like we were staying at a friend's house with how welcoming the everything was (board games, kayaks etc.) thank you so much for sharing your place with us.
We booked at the very last second to evacuate from hurricane Milton. The host was extremely accommodating given the short notice. The house boosts a lovely deck overlooking the river. It's remote location provided wonderful dog walks with dozens of deer crossing our path. We hope to return for a planned vacation.
We have been staying in vrbo homes for many years and this one is our favorite one! We loved the house and the amazing property setting on the Suwannee River. It’s a rural setting, far away from congestion. I’m so grateful we found this home. We each had our own bedroom and the home was so spacious and the ice maker was such a bonus! Can’t wait to go back!
Overall, a good trip the weather did not cooperate as we would have liked it to, but we made the best of it. The house was very nice with all the accommodations we expected, clean and very neat. We enjoyed our stay and are thankful we were allowed to make our memories at your river house, a true blessing for all of us.
Thanks Leon
It was a interesting situation that led us to this property but we were so thankful that it did. This home is truly unique. The whole upstairs is nothing but one big master bedroom, custom shower and tub. Downstairs 2 bedrooms joined together by a full bathroom and another guest bathroom with a ball in claw tub. All the beds were king size beds. The living room layout is perfect for entertaining, huge fire place and windows all the way to the ceiling. The views of the river were just breathtaking. Huge wraparound deck upstairs. Super nice fire pit area. Outdoor shower. Nice floating dock right on the river for fishing. The host and housekeeper were amazing. They didn't forget anything. We were made to feel right at home like part of the family. We will definitely be back. ❤️
One of the most peaceful places we have ever stayed. Our entire family enjoyed our visit. The house is beautiful and the location is perfect. If you need a home to get away from your busy life - this is where you should go!
What a wonderful vacation! We missed our family reunion on the Suwannee for a couple of years at another location because the house was sold. Then we found the Malecot house…and what a find! What a wonderful place to kick back and relax! Fishing, boating, and just a short ride to the springs. And those sturgeon! Never saw so many jumping! We took a vote and this is our new yearly getaway for the family! Thank you Julie for your wonderful hosting and help! Blessings to you and yours from all of us!
This was an absolutely beautiful place to stay. Calm quiet, beautiful views. Everything you could possibly need is supplied for you. Definitely an A experience.
Great house, very friendly hosts, perfect location. We had a great time - the only thing that was unfortunate was the egg smell from the well water. :( I personally wasn’t able to shower because the smell was so strong. Others that came with us did; but if you are sensitive to strong smells, just be aware. Otherwise, great house - great trip!
We really enjoyed our stay at his beautiful property! The view was just amazing. It was quiet and relaxing which is exactly what we were looking for. We rarely heard anything other than cicadas and the belly flops of these huge fish we later found out were sturgeon. We fished right off the dock in the back yard which was nice even though we didn't catch anything. We did not go swimming in the river because there was a very cute and curious young alligator that showed up when we were fishing. The kitchen was very well stocked with dishes and stuff to cook with. The beds were very comfortable. The hosts were very friendly and helpful with any questions we had. The property is on well water but we were informed of this prior to our stay so we brought water for cooking and drinking. We unfortunately had car problems but the host allowed us to stay a short period after our check out time in order for the mobile mechanic to finish fixing our rental car which was very kind of them and we appreciated it very much. This property is well worth the visit!