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ICHETUCKNEE RIVER - Riverfront on the Crystal Clear Ichetucknee River

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Escape to the serene waterfront of Ichetucknee River at The Resting Turtle, where crystal-clear waters and a private dock await. Unwind on the shaded screened porch or open sundeck, perfect for taking in over 100 ft of river views. With a fully furnished home featuring satellite TV throughout, you can focus on making memories with activities like fishing, boating and snorkeling.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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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.

ICHETUCKNEE RIVER - Riverfront on the Crystal Clear Ichetucknee River

Welcome to the Resting Turtle!

House, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 8-9)
Beautiful Ichetucknee River waterfront with Private Dock.

THIS IS ONE OF THE LAST RIVERS IN FLORIDA WHERE THE WATER IS STILL CRYSTAL CLEAR.

If you are looking for PRIVACY..this is the place !!

Shaded home with sunny dock. Float down the river or watch the current in this spring fed crystal clear water. Fishing, boating, snorkeling, cave diving, scuba, swimming. Covered, and screened front porch, covered parking. With over 100 ft waterfront view of the crystal clear Ichetucknee River, our home features an open floor plan for the living, dining, and kithchen. The master bedroom has a private full bath and opens onto the sundeck which over looks the river. The other three bedrooms and full bath, have two queen size beds and a king. The living room opens onto the screened porch that also overlooks the river. The entire house is on stilts with parking underneath plus plenty of parking for boats. COMPLETELY FURNISHED...bring your personal items, food, clothes & a desire for a relaxing vacation. We have all dishes, utensils, linens, towels and more. Satellite TV throughout . Boat ramps available.

Keywords: Private -- Secluded Riverfront, Screened Front Porch, & Open Deck Picnic Tables

ONE OF THE LAST RIVERS IN FLORIDA WHERE THE WATER IS STILL CRYSTAL CLEAR.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a river

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether 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 neighborhood

Map
FL, Fort White,

What's nearby

  • Ichetucknee River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ichetucknee Conservation Area - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Fe River - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Collective - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Farm Stand - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Package Shack - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is ICHETUCKNEE RIVER - Riverfront on the Crystal Clear Ichetucknee River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at ICHETUCKNEE RIVER - Riverfront on the Crystal Clear Ichetucknee River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at ICHETUCKNEE RIVER - Riverfront on the Crystal Clear Ichetucknee River?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is ICHETUCKNEE RIVER - Riverfront on the Crystal Clear Ichetucknee River located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is steps from Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Ichetucknee River. Ichetucknee Conservation Area and Santa Fe River are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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ICHETUCKNEE RIVER - Riverfront on the Crystal Clear Ichetucknee River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 104 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 104 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 104 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 104 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 104 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Izabel L.

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

Summer vacation

We love it here. We come every summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Best place ever

We love it. Big, well located, awesone place.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Beautiful location. Everything we needed was there. Kids loved being able to float off the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle t.

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

Great stay

Loved everything
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have enjoyed this property for the last 15 or 20 years. It is truly a phenomenal location and experience.B
Stayed 28 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Restful river

We had a great time - comfortable accommodations and being right on the water was wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth N.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Springs Weekend

The location is amazing, just enough for what you need.Definitely will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed here several times over the years. I love this spot, And thanks to the host (JOE) for always answering our texts right away. The house comes equipped with thing you can imagine down to a blender and a wine bottle opener. Lol. Love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared C.

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

Perfect Location on the river!

Great location on the river. Wonderful views from the house! Great for families and friends! Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruben C.

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

Work stay

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

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

Third year in a row!

Location is perfect for our planned activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful as usual!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

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

Kayaking beat river

We had an awesome trip saw manatee,,turtles feer and lotz of fish!
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

Great place

Great overall
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

renae t.

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

“Chillaxing “ on the Ichetucknee

Coffee on the dock, sitting on the dock, tubing off the dock, swimming off the dock…..priceless !!! Home was spacious and accommodated our family of 7 ( 8 with dog ) comfortably .
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

Delightful

Have stayed here for years and love the location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Quick getaway

Such a beautiful location and property
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty G.

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

Great Vacation

It was wonderful to be on the Itchtucknee.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa D.

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

Wonderful

We love this place ❤️
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Blake F.

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

Beautiful river

Everything went great. Check in was a breeze. Days in the river and nights around the fire were perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Friends weekend

Location is great, we always have a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

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

ICHETUCKNEE RIVER

Loved the location, being able to walk out onto the dock right into the clear water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

john k.

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

Awesome house and location

If you already know the secret that is the Ichetucknee River, then you need to find this place...
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Ideal Location

Being right on the Ichetucknee River and a stones throw from Hodor Park is ideal. The property is also a nice open layout and is comfortable. Great place to stay for the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Patricia K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a great time

We stay here every year and love it so much! Great memories and you can’t beat the location or the view. You will not be disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023