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The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!

Riverfront cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Nestled on the Ichetucknee River, this old Florida river cabin offers a serene escape. Spend your days kayaking or floating down the crystal-clear waters, and unwind in the spacious screened-in porch with seating for all. With a ping pong table and grilling area, this cozy retreat is perfect for relaxation or entertaining.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
The current price is ￥32,480
￥80,282 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 30 - Dec 1

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!

Step back in time to this beautiful old Florida river cabin on the world famous Ichetucknee River! This is a crystal clear spring fed river that starts at the head springs in Ichetucknee State Park and flows into the Santa Fe River, then flows into the Suwanne River and then on down to the gulf. Spend the day kayaking up or down the rivers exploring and experiencing all of the beautiful wildlife and nature this area has to offer. Observe the manatees, fish, and otters swimming and playing throughout the river. Take a nice float down the river or catch some fresh fish and clean at your own cleaning station.

This very cozy, yet spacious living area, is located on the second floor and consists of 3/1 upstairs and has a large screened in porch with lots of seating for entertaining or is a great place to relax, read a book, listen to the river flow, or watch the birds and squirrels play. The first floor offers a second full bath, screened in recreation area with ping pong table, lots of seating, table, plenty of storage, and a grilling and serving area with sink area for those family cookouts.

This is a rare opportunity to visit your own slice of old Florida heaven! Property is located close to Fort White, Branford, High Springs, and Gainesville for all your shopping, restaurants, entertainment and small town historic charm.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement. Security Deposit of $300.00 Required. NO Smoking. NO Pets.

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
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
FL, Fort White

What's nearby

  • Ichetucknee River - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Fe River - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Ichetucknee Conservation Area - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Collective - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farm Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Package Shack - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!?

As of Nov 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! on Nov 30, 2025 start from ￥32,480, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! located?

This family-friendly Fort White cabin is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Ichetucknee River, Santa Fe River, and Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area. Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Fort White Library are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Great time!

We had a great relaxing time! The house was great, location great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

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

Fun on the river

Great place to paddle to from the state park. Quiet and peaceful at the house
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Adolfo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was great and accommodated the party comfortably. The only issue we had was with river access. Due to locals not wanting short term rentals, the areas where you can launch and exit the river have been privatized and have large no trespassing signs posted. These launch and exit points from the river are kept locked and only residents have this key. Being that the river is the main entertainment and attraction it makes it very difficult to enjoy it unless you have a party big enough and two vehicles to shuttle people to the state park to launch from and then you are able to exit behind the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Great Time at the Tipsy Turtle

We had a blast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

TINA O.

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

Perfect Location on River

House was very comfortable and roomy for family. Loved the screened in porches and extra refrigerator and bathroom downstairs. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave O.

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

Winter Freeze

Great place right on the River. Plenty of kayaks and even a see thru canoe. Spacious upstairs and open air downstairs play area for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branden J.

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

Awesome Family Retreat!

We loved staying at the Tipsy Turtle. The Ichetucknee river is one of our favorite places to visit. We did multiple float, snorkel, & kayak/SUP trips all from the Tipsy Turtle dock or the TREPO parks. We'll definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Ichetucknee

This house/cabin is PERFECTLY situated on the Ichetucknee River. Clean, comfortable… huge screened in porches. It took our family about 2 and a half hours to paddle on the (available) kayaks upriver into the State Park and to the midpoint launch, and an hour to float/paddle back. The river access is… such a treat, and the deck out at the edge was much enjoyed. We saw a couple manatees swim by, even in April, which was a surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Tipsy Turtle Review

It was a lovely stay! So nice that they had kayaks to use on the river! It is a beautiful house in a beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

yanet g.

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

Everything was perfect

Nice property . The river trip in kayak was amazing, my family really enjoy it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lane D.

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

Not What It Seems

House sits on beautiful Ichetucknee River in Three River Estates but owner does not give renter their key to use Hodor Park for access to the river. Owners answer to this problem is "use the State Park access" which charges an additional fee. The reason for renting is to be on the river with multiple floating each day. We have rented on this river many years and have always provided a key by the owner. No linens available for two of the beds. I had to buy linens so could use them. Mattresses need replacing, one particularly very lumpy. Shower leaks like a sieve.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Ichetucknee River House

Wonderful stay at this home on a spring fed river. Three comfortable Bedrooms with a gorgeous wraparound, screened in porch. We Paddled down from the headspring right to house. Plenty of kayaks and floats to use. Nature all around with manatees, turtles, deer -Great place to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Perfect Family Home

Great!! Home was clean neat organized and perfect place to enjoy the river. Access was great, had kayaks, tubes and all the essentials. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey N.

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

Beautiful Ichetucknee River retreat

Just as pictured. We loved launching our kayaks and SUP at the Ichetucknee Springs State Park and taking out at the property. (You will need at least 2 vehicles for this.) The screened in porches are very nice. We recommend and would consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Aundrea T.

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

Great location

Pros: The house, grounds, and location were fantastic. Super clean place with comfortable beds, spacious kitchen, and a comfy living room area. Upstairs and downstairs screened in porches with tons of fans were also a delight. Tons of tubes, floats, and kayaks available to use. Cons: There was a miscommunication with the hosts, which they eventually corrected but it was an awkward experience. Host didn’t provide many things a vacation rental typically does such as beach towels, coffee, charcoal, laundry sheets, and laundry soap. There was no shower caddy for the upstairs so our soap had to sit on the floor. Would have been nice to have some chairs available to bring down to the lower part of the dock and a table for the upper part. We were told we had access to the parks but it is not available to renters unless you are willing to paddle against the strong current. Other option is to have two vehicles so you can launch from the state park which cost money to enter and is very restrictive on what vessels can be used. Nice place, great location, but the hosts could do more to make the place feel more like a home and less like a no frills hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey s.

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

beautiful

I was looking for quiet and rural, this was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marfa a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

natasha j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024