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Northeast Florida Retreat

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Interior
Smart TV
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Melrose, FL
  • Santa Fe Lake
    1 min walk
  • Buddies Pizza
    9 min drive
  • Gainesville Downtown Station
    24 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    20 min drive

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About the area

Melrose

When you stay at this vacation home in Melrose, you'll be on a lake and steps from Santa Fe Lake. .This vacation home is 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from University of Florida and 18.3 mi (29.4 km) from Shands at the University of Florida.

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Lake - 1 min walk
  • University of Florida - 25 min drive
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 26 min drive
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 28 min drive
  • Gainesville Raceway - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Florida Cracker Kitchen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Cedar River Seafood - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Northeast Florida Retreat

Boaters paradise! Chart your own course with this tranquil Melrose getaway that’s sheltered from weather and noise by the cove and offers a paradise for water sports enthusiasts and avid fishers. Utilize the small boat ramp, 2 boat docks, and fish cleaning room for a full day of voyage and catch along the stunning banks at this 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental. Not only will you be about 3 miles from Historic Downtown Melrose but you’ll also be an easy drive to Gainsville when you venture out.

We are available when needed.

Fairfax, Jacksonville has quite a few grocery stores including Bernie's Wine Stop, Sentry Food Solutions, and Lake Shore Produce Market.

Guests will have full access to the house.

Wraparound Deck | Fish Cleaning Room | Ample Parking

Bedroom 1: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 boat docks, boat ramp for small boats

INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, laptop friendly, ceiling fans

KITCHEN: Fridge, stove & oven, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, slow cooker, coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, electric heating, washer & dryer, laundry detergent, complimentary toiletries, towels & linens, hangers, keyless entry

FAQ: 3 stairs to access, bedrooms & full baths on 1st floor, grab rails in bath, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)

DIRECT LAKE ACCESS

PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), RV/Trailer parking

Car or Uber.

★ COVID-19 SANITIZATION ★
Heath, safety, and wellbeing of our guests are of utmost importance to us. For this reason, we use a thorough and extensive process of cleaning after each check-out.

We charge a pet fee of $100 per reservation for 2 pets maximum.

*If you neglect to inform us ahead of time that you are bringing a pet with you than we reserve the right to either TERMINATE your stay early or charge an additional $100 on top of the original pet fee.

The following additional charges apply to late check outs/early arrivals, assuming we can offer this at all (we often can’t so please never assume this will be allowed):

1 hr or less early arrival or late departure: $50

1-2 hr early arrival/late departure: $100

2-3 hr early arrival/late departure: $200

These fees are primarily in place to highly discourage late checkouts/early arrivals since this causes our cleaning service undue stress to prep the unit prior to your or the next set of guest’s arrival. This also increases the need for them to rush/cut corners, increasing the likelihood of them not cleaning the unit to the high standard which we hold them to.

REFUND DISCLAIMER:
Please note that if a refund is issued for your booking, the processing fee of 3.9% will not be refunded. The refunded amount will be the total paid minus the 3.9% processing fee per Stripe’s return policy. This applies to direct bookings and bookings made through select booking channels. Thank you for your understanding.

● No cats allowed.
● No garage access
● You must be 21 years of age or older to book a reservation, and an individual who is 21 years of age or older must be present throughout the duration of the reservation.
● Please no eating or drinking in the bedrooms (closed water bottles are an exception). Additional cleaning fees to remove food/drink stains will apply.
● This is a smoke-free property. Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited inside the home or on the premises. Violation of this policy will result in a $200 fine to cover additional cleaning costs.
● Pick up all trash before departing. Place all garbage in an outside trash can.
● Please wash all dishes. If the dishwasher was used, please run and unload the dishwasher prior to
departure.
● Do not open the windows. This is due to the extra security measures we have installed.
●Do not overload the washer/dryer. Do not wash sandy beach items or towels in the units. Empty the dryer lint trap after EVERY USE. Additional fees will apply if units are damaged due to improper use.
● The storage room is to remain closed at all times.
● Consumables such as condiments or snacks may be left behind by previous guests if they are not empty. We try our very best to ensure that it is not expired or stale. HOWEVER, ultimately, it is up to the guests’
discretion and inspection to consume these items if they wish. The host does not take any responsibility
for the consumables.
● Please do not rearrange the furniture.
● If guests are found to have had a party without host permission which results in additional cleaning or
maintenance required, guests will be responsible for additional cleaning charges. In the unfortunate
event that neighbors are disturbed, GUESTS WILL BE ASKED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY
IMMEDIATELY.
● NO ILLEGAL ACTIVITY OR GUESTS WILL BE ASKED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
RV/bus/truck parking is available onsite.

Property manager

Andrew + Melody

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 4 spaces)
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry detergent

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Security system

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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Northeast Florida Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Melrose Thanksgiving Weekend
We really enjoyed our stay - the house was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not great, but served its purpose
We stayed here to attend a UF football game. It’s very close to the university so that was perfect. We arrived at about 10:30pm so it was very dark out. House is down a small dark street and took us a few minutes to realize it was behind a chain link tall fence. Once we unlocked the padlock on the fence and pull the car in. We went u to the house and were a little worried someone may still be staying there. There was an empty egg carton on top of the fridge, a pizza box with one slice of pizza in the fridge and a gallon of milk with about 1/2 cup of milk left in it. Bedrooms appeared clean and were made so we got comfortable to get some sleep for an early morning k g rise. Beds are not the greatest, a little uncomfortable but we were only going to be there for two nights and less than 14 hours in the house. Upon checking out, my wife noticed a blood stain on the mattress cover (under the bed sheet so didn’t see it prior). Had she seen that any other day, we would have been leaving to find a hotel or something. It served its purpose for our short stay but not something I would get for a vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
LSU game
Much closer to Gainesville than we thought.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed it
Enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Pam H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beware the Blind Mosquitoes
The property is lovely. However, being on the lake, you could be subjected to blind mosquito swarms. This happened on our second day there. The swarm made it inside. We kept the lights off, etc. They literally carpeted the walls. I reached out to the managers and got no response on the first day. By the second day, they were so thick it was like walking on a carpet of dead bug carcasses. They were falling off the ceiling into my tea. It was kinda gross. We spent hours trying to clean them up. We notified the managers, left a day early. I even sent pictures. Unfortunately, they disregarded the seriousness of this and charged us for the full stay. The mosquitoes are seasonal - plan accordingly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Volleyball weekend
Property was beautiful and very clean. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Get Away
Andrew and Melody were amazing with their helpfulness and communication. We truly enjoyed our stay and are hoping doing it again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa fe lake
Had a great stay. This is a great little place for us to stay. It had plenty of parking for our trucks and trailers. The place was clean and comfortable. We will be going back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely beautiful, secluded lake front retreat
My family and I had a great experience at this house. The home is very clean, and spacious with great amenities. The outside living amenities are just as great. The yard is entirely fenced in, which really brings peace of mind when you have your children with you. The two fishing docks also provided hours of fun, and a great variety of fish! We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend !!
The scenery is beautiful! The house was clean and inviting! We all had the most relaxing weekend . We went to the micanopy festival and the location of the house was perfect distance! Definitely recommend this for a nice relaxing getaway!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maddy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
I loved staying at this property. The neighborhood is rural and quiet. The house is cozy and clean. All amenities were just as described. Communicating with the property manager was easy and prompt. I will be traveling back to the area for future business trips and can only hope this property will be available for subsequent stays! Also, the view from the deck is gorgeous over the water! Waking up, sipping a coffee and watching the sun rise over the water was breath taking! Thank you for sharing your property. I had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clinton P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing Getaway
Relaxing week of fishing. Plenty of room to stretch out both inside and outside. Beautiful view of the water, sunrise and sunset. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property
The house was perfect for us, and the yard was huge! Great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023