Consider a stay at Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat and take advantage of golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a playground and laundry facilities.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat
A great home for a multitude of purposes, such as wedding parties, fishing groups, family reunions, two couples vacationing together, and many more. Why do you ask? This private home is unique because it has a huge master bedroom suite and because of its location it is accessible by water to the St. Johns River, Glen Springs, Welaka Springs, water-front docking dining, fishing, boat slips, fish-cleaning station, covered boat house with outside lounge/sun/shade areas; and not to mention the space that all can enjoy comfortably inside as well. I have a concierge on-site in the guest house to answer all your questions and remedy any problems.
Location by Boat Location is about one thousand feet of canal travel to direct access to the St. John's River, which is about 3 minutes from the river. Then, it is 5 minutes to Welaka Springs, 10 minutes to Ocklawaha River, 30-45 minutes to Glen Springs, and 15 minutes from the riverfront dining Renegade's. There is parking for 4 boats. There is also parking for 3-4 boat trailers.
Location by Walking Across the street is a small park to walk your pets and see a beautiful sunset over the St. John's River.
Location by Driving Free ice at 223 Sportsman Drive, 1-minute drive. Restaurants & Bars: "Shrimps R Us" and "Log Cabin", 3 minutes, "Renegade's" on the water. All three usually have live entertainment on weekends, 4-10 minutes on Highway 309.
Fishing Catch fish off the dock as most people catch more fish from the dock than they catch from the boat. You can clean your fresh caught fish in the fish cleaning station equipped with a sink and running water.
Boat Slips You can bring up to two twenty-four-foot boats to dock in your backyard.
Outside Area There is an outside private 12'x50' waterfront dock with lots of seating and a large sunshade and dining area. The 12'x30' screened porch has two comfortable Tommy Bahama wicker chairs and a Tommy Bahama comfortable wicker couch. There is a glass dining table that seats four. The water view and easy access to the backyard and dock area make for a great social gathering.
Private Parking The driveway can park nine cars. Trailers are allowed.
Inside the Separate Owner's Guest House Suite
Inside the Main House 16 years ago, this home was custom-built as a vacation home for a multi-millionaire, and its true quality shows. Guests are sure to enjoy a memorable vacation in this fully furnished, four-bedroom/2-bath home.
Bedrooms The main/master bedroom has a king-sized bed, while the remaining two rooms are each furnished with queen-sized beds, dressers, chests, and nightstands and are comfortable for two people in each bedroom. The fourth bedroom has two twin beds.
Living Room The large living room is furnished with extremely comfortable furniture. I have just replaced the couch and loveseat with ones that have four reclining seats. An excellent setting to watch a 72-inch big-screen TV with Amazon Prime and Netflix. Board games and an assortment of reading materials are available for book exchange.
The Kitchen The kitchen is equipped with luxury appliances, dishes, accessories, gadgets, pots, and pans that a gourmet chef could ask for. The kitchen is perfect for informal dining with a four-person breakfast bar and high-top chairs. There is a semi-formal dining room that seats eight or more when you add leaves to the table. There is a gas and charcoal grill that will please the most particular griller.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach loungers
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Lobster/crab pot
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Jetted bathtub
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Music library
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Streaming services
Video library
Outdoor areas
Charcoal grill
Dock
Firepit
Furnished lanai
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Yard
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Designated smoking areas
Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.
Services and conveniences
Concierge services
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
On the waterfront
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Bicycle storage
Golf
Pickleball
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
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
Rules
If you use the fish cleaning sink, you clean the fish cleaning sink and area, Do not throw fish guts in the canal, put them in the river
It is discouraged to allow pets to be left alone in house or in yard.
If you must leave a pet alone, the pet must be put in your cage or my cage which is in the laundry room, There is a radio to play music for the pet,
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside only.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
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. Travelling with kids? Consider Lake Broward Park and Larimer Arts Center. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding. Visit our Welaka travel guide
Is Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (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 Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat located?
This family-friendly Welaka holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Welaka Spring and Welaka Town Hall. Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium and Ocala National Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat Reviews
Reviews
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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.
The host was quick to respond and fix any issues and questions that we had during our stay. Amenities were in good condition, and our guests staying with us had a great time.
Repeat stay. Mr. Jim’s place is very convenient. We always bring the boat, love the dock at the end of the canal. Michelle is always super sweet and accommodating. Thanks again.
This is our second stay at this property and certainly won’t be our last. On site concierge is on top of everything. Beautiful home on the water. You won’t be sorry if you decide to stay here.
This house is truly a home away from home. The jacuzzi bathtub was awesome!! So relaxing, I got it in once but my husband got in twice! This place is huge with 4 really nice size bedrooms. And the dock is very spacious as well. I will definitely come back here with more family next time and rent the available pontoon boat. Loved, loved, loved this place!
Home was super clean. Spacious. The host was very quick on any questions we had. This is on a very fish active canal. We caught fish right off the deck. I can't say enough about this place. I will definitely be back!
This home worked well for our group. We ended up renting a pontoon boat elsewhere because the one onsite had no bimini top to shade us from the sun, but we thoroughly enjoyed fishing from the dock at the property. Easy access to St. John's River
We did a group fishing trip with 8 friends. Didn’t catch any fish but had a great time. Well stocked kitchen, plenty of room, nice outdoor area with grill.
My family stayed at this property for a wedding. It held the 10 of us comfortably, and was in a perfect spot to get around town quickly. It’s near the restaurants and dollar general so quick runs for forgotten items were easily taken care of.
Beautiful place with water ways that takes you to the many springs and lakes. Quiet getaway with many amenities in a secluded location. Awesome place to spend time with family and friends away from the hectic daily live.
House was very nice clean and comfortable. The description was somewhat misleading. There are no boat slips you tie up to the dock. It advertises a covered boat dock which it has but you can’t use the covered slip for your boat. We bought charcoal to use the charcoal grill which is tiny and very rusted. The dock was nice. All in all I will probably be back again.
This was a great spot for our biannual men’s fishing trip. This was our first stay here, sought it out after outgrowing a previous place after 3 stays up the river. This place has plenty of space that accommodated 8 men comfortably. Well-equipped and host was real responsive. The area seemed to be nice, prime location in regards to some of our favorite fishing spots. Would stay again.
More amenities than expected. Wish we had more time to enjoy all that is available. Even extras that we wouldn't need like high chair and kids games and movies. Wish there were small steps to get to the dock for elders. Surprise suggestion to 4th of July golf cart water gun parade. Glad we were prepared. Will have to return with more time and maybe cooler weather.
Overall the property was very nice. Beds were comfortable, kitchen had everything you need to cook and then some. Dock was very nice and relaxing. Our kids fished off the dock and loved all the games there was for them to play. Only thing i would say that could have been better is house keeping needs to clean bathroom cabinets and drawers there was hair in bottom of master cabinet. Wasn't that big of a deal for us because we didn't store anything in there but just a suggestion since you may get picker guest who it would bother. Thnaks for sharing your place we enjoyed our stay while we visited with our family in Palatka.
Amy H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
4/10 Poor
Nell B.
14 Mar 2024
Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Not ready
The house was not cleaned when we arrived after check in time. The owner was going to send someone over. But after about an hour or so, we were feeling uncomfortable so I called the owner and told him we weren’t staying. Our charges were returned and it worked out for the best! It looked to be a perfect place for fishing and a boys trip!
Overall the property was good. The grass needed cutting because it was high but other than that we were fine with it. The house met all our needs and we had ample room for everyone. We will rent the property again if it’s available on the dates we return. We were able to pull our boats up to the dock and use for easy access to the river. Check in and check out was easy. If all our party showed up as expected, parking would have been an issue with the trucks and trailers but it wasn’t. Two trucks with two trailers was ok. But if we had had the other two trucks and trailers, we would have had to regroup on the parking situation.