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Suwannee River Bungalow

Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Escape to a secluded retreat on the Suwannee River, where nature takes center stage. Enjoy peaceful views from the deck, cozy up around the firepit or observe sturgeons jumping by while sitting on the floating dock.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • 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.

Suwannee River Bungalow

Get away from it all. Easy access to Fanning Springs (1.0 mile up river) and Manatee Springs (8 miles down river). Bring a boat, or two 2-person kayaks available for use. Great views from the deck. Very peaceful.

Please make note the boat ramp at this property is not usable, however, there is a boat ramp at Fanning Springs which is minutes away.

Most people that know the Suwannee River feel that the home's location is fantastic, and the best of all the options. The river in this area is very large and grand, especially compared to up river where it can be quite narrow and crowded. It's size makes it great for skiing, tubing, and boating, and dealing with other boaters isn't really an issue. It is far enough up river (about 32 miles by boat) that you don't have the biting yellow flies of the coast, but close enough to boat down to the coast and back for fishing, or spending the day on your own private secluded island beach. The area has very little development as well, so you get the real sense of being in "old world" Florida. It truly is a unique, wonderful experience.

Please note: cell service may be limited. Unit does have WiFi. This property is quite rustic and remote, and is a great way to get away from it all. However, there is limited access to cellular phone service. Please understand the nature of your get away before booking.

Master bedroom with queen bed, guest bedroom with double bed and pull out sofa in family room. Sleeps 4.

Enjoy sitting around the firepit or watching the sturgeons jumping by while sitting on the floating dock. In the winter you may see a manatee. Nature at it's best.

One of the more common questions we get is regarding docking a boat at the property. You have a few options with regards to keeping a boat on the Suwannee River (flow of the river and boat wakes are a problem). Approximately 1/2 mile down the road from our rental house is the Fanning Springs boat ramp.

Leaving the boat in the water with the current and other boaters creating wakes is possible, but not optimal. You can tie-off to the floating dock but you would need several good boat-bumpers. Again, the current and boat wakes put your boat at risk unless you are careful, and we are not responsible for boat damage or lost boats. There is room to keep a boat, trailer and vehicle at the property.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Private beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please turn the A/C up to 82 degrees and return the keys to the lockbox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
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 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 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

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Suwannee River Bungalow House Old Town
Suwannee River Bungalow House
Suwannee River Bungalow Old Town
Suwannee River Bungalow Old Town
Suwannee River Bungalow Private vacation home
Suwannee River Bungalow Private vacation home Old Town

About the neighborhood

Located in Old Town, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Dakotah Winery 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 Fanning Springs State Park and Manatee Springs State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Old Town travel guide
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What's nearby

  • kayakers at Rock Bluff Spring on the Suwanneee River, Gilchrist County, Florida
    Suwannee River
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Small stream created by a tiny spring that feeds the main swimming area of Fanning Springs.
    Fanning Springs State Park
    2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • This bright blue springs is a great place to kayak out to see manatee, alligators, vultures that migrate here in mass and plenty of other wildlife.  Also fun for scuba and swimming!
    Manatee Springs State Park
    28 min drive - 28.6 km
  • FORT WHITE, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES - Oct 21, 2018: Ichetucknee Springs river float access
    Ichetucknee Springs State Park
    47 min drive - 79.3 km
  • Blue waters of the spring basin drop down to the rocky cavern entrance at Ginnie Ballroom, Ginnie Springs, Florida
    Ginnie Spring
    50 min drive - 54.4 km

Restaurants

  • Gails Cafe
    6 min drive
  • Beef 'O' Brady's
    10 min drive
  • Hardee's
    5 min drive
  • Suwanee Belle Landing
    4 min drive
  • Dakotah Winery
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Suwannee River Bungalow pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (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 Suwannee River Bungalow?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Suwannee River Bungalow?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Suwannee River Bungalow located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is steps from Suwannee River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Fanning Springs State Park and Dakotah Winery. Hart Springs Park and Chiefland Farmers Flea Market are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Suwannee River Bungalow Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 93 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ara P.

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

Great weekend getaway!!!

It was a nice quiet and peaceful getaway for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James N.

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

Great river spot.

Great place to stay on the river and still close enough to town
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

karen g.

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

Great time and property

Great views of the river great property
Stayed 19 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

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

Excellent stay.

Excellent trip again! Will return again next year. Love this place. Well stocked, clean and excellent location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheri P.

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

Out of state friend came to visit

Loved staying here it was very peaceful and beautiful to stay along the river!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

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

River Front

Very quiet surroundings which we enjoyed and very relaxing, which is what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn J.

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

Christmas on the Suwanee

Very quiet and relaxing getaway. Loved watching the sunrises over the river with our morning coffee. Was absolutely perfect for us. Thank you for the peace and quiet!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer P., New Port Richey

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

Our favorite place to stay

We have visited this property every year many years. It’s quiet has everything you need. The owner is great at communicating. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa F.

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

Old Florida charm

We very much enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and comfortable. We loved being right on the river and the shaded yard. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur L.

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

Total relaxation

The bungalow is nothing fancy but right up our alley. We were very pleased with everything.It was a nice clean little place, very quiet and relaxing on the river. Definitely something we would rent again!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

janet o.

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

Suwannee

Small house in nice location on the river.Kayaks in garage were dirty. The house was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas P.

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

River Retreat

We had a very comfortable stay in Old Town. We enjoyed all the local Springs that we swam at. Grocery stores and restaurants were all with in 6 miles. We will return again next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie W.

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

Fun time

We loved being on the river . First time seeing the Suwannee River. Peaceful Enjoy exploring the area
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo P.

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

Lovely

We stay here every time we visit. It is excellent. Very clean and well stocked. Easy check in and departure. Excellent location. Will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina S.

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

relaxing break

I took a few days to get away for myself and this was the perfect spot. Very relaxing. Everything I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Jumping Sturgeon!

Excellent well taken care of property. Nice area to explore nature type stuff. But the best part was sitting on the dock in the morning watching lots of sturgeon jumping, very cool experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bruce & MaryAnne D.

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

Nice getaway

It was very nice for what it is. Not as clean as we are used to, but nothing to complain about. The yard needed mowing and there was some poison ivy, but thats hard to control being secluded like it is. It ws very quiet and people in the area were very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

joanie a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Renovated Trailer

The place was clean and comfortable. The second bedroom is Tiny, the hallway Narrow. The kitchen and bathroom are Renovated nicely. The listing claims washer and dryer. Where are they?
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Kim V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

The stay was ok. The water was terrible. We did have drinking water, it was the well water. We did not use the washer because of it. The grass was very overgrown. It was clean inside.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Angela S.

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

Bungalow

Enjoyed coffee on the porch with the river view. One thing that could be fixed is the sliding glass door. It was difficult to open.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

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

Hidden Gem !

Cheryl is a wonderful host. She communicated everything from our initial booking to our checkout. All of the amenities where there. The Bungalow was very clean. Cheryl also recommended some great places to visit in the area. (Devils Den for Snorkeling, Canyon Zip line Park, and Cedar key.) We enjoyed looking at the stars at night on the floating dock, the fire pit, and enjoying coffee on the outside patio in the morning. Your kayaks are a complete Bonus! It was a great get-away! Thank you Cheryl!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Rev. Victoria S.

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

June Getaway

I have returned to this trailer several times. I love the location and the river is absolutely beautiful! I would love to see the owner buy another pot for cooking. There is only one large pot and I was trying to cook corn on the cob and spaghetti--so I had to do it in shifts. I also wish the owner would have salt and pepper. Thankfully there is a Dollar General right down the road. If you want a place to truly get away and enjoy nature, this is the place for you. The jumping fish are an added delight!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Read the fine print

Yes it was clean , easy to locate, plenty of parking and on the river. That being said , what is does not state in the listing is that there is no safe drinking water so you have to bring bottles and jugs of water to drink, cook and brush your teeth with. Yes it is on the river but what is not in the listing is that the river can flood at anytime which is what happened to us. It was so high it flooded into the yard and made the river's currents too dangerous to use the kayaks. Be careful read all the fine print.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cute & clean river house

We arrived and had immediate access to the keys. We walked in and everything was so clean. The house is older but the owners have updated everything. New flooring, fresh painted, updated decor, fully stocked kitchen, and updated bathroom. The beds were cozy. No wifi was fine, we had phone service the whole time, firect tv was enough for the very small amt of time we even watched tv. We also didn't have kids wanting to sit in front of a video game. The view of the river was amaxing, its so quiet and relaxing. We sat on the porch most of the time, just taking in the peaceful environment. We wish we would had rented a boat to tour the river area however, we did visit a couple local towns on the gulf, cedar & horseshoe. We highly recommend this place & will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loanys L.

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

Relaxing days

We loved the stay. It was very relaxing drinking a coffee in the morning and viewing the river from the living room. The bungalow is easy to access and near most of the springs and only 7 minutes from Walmart and windixie
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025