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4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal on St Johns River

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal on St Johns River

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. Rent my pontoon boat for $150 per day or bring your own boat. 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 manager

James Koestering

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • 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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Furnished lanai
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs 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
  • Snorkeling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 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

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 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 first aid kit, 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 required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Great Fishing Located Deep Water Canal Sportsmans Harbor House
Great Fishing Located Deep Water Canal Sportsmans Harbor Welaka
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Great Fishing Located Deep Water Canal Sportsmans Harbor House
Great Fishing Located Deep Water Canal Sportsmans Harbor Welaka
Great Fishing Located Deep Water Canal Sportsmans Harbor House
Great Fishing Located Deep Water Canal Sportsmans Harbor Welaka
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About the neighborhood

Map
FL, Welaka

What's nearby

  • Welaka Town Hall - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Welaka Spring - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mud Spring - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Dunns Creek State Park - 16 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Log Cabin Bar & Package - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪River Pub Italian Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mema's Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pomona Park Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal on St Johns River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at 4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal on St Johns River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal on St Johns River?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal on St Johns River located?

This family-friendly Welaka vacation 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 mi (5 km).

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4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal on St Johns River Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 179 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

Relaxing

Went down three weeks to go the daytona 500 and bike week, Great riding in the area.Came back to relax and nice setting on the St Johns River Canal.
Stayed 21 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Z.

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

What a gem

Great property in a quiet neighborhood. On site concierge was awesome. Even had a pontoon boat on site for our use. Will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Nice rural location

The property was as described, and very comfortable. Close neighbors, so need to be cognizant of excessive noise . Had a great two weeks there.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Shrimpcation

The place was perfect for our family. We loved our little oasis away from home. We will definitely be coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Great stay on the water

We loved this place so much. It is great for group venue. It is very clean and very spacious. We will stay there again for sure!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerri M.

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

Nice weekend getaway!

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
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

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

Great weekend getaway for a group!

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexis L.

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

Great stay!

This is a great location and very nice property. I would highly recommend and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cameron S.

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

Great location and house

Comfortable and spacious house. Great location.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy G.

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

Location is fantastic it’s quiet and clean.

We booked it showed up stayed and left no problems.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dane C.

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

Amazing

Loved the place and we had a blast on the water
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B., United States

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

Perfect for family Vacation

It was just as described. We would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Perfect for a large family.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Heather K.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Friend stay

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Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C., Macclenny FL

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

Peaceful

Stayed here several times and every time we love it more and more. Has everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Family spring weekend

House was beautiful, easy to get to and in. Plenty of space for 3 families with kids. Kids loved the property and fishing on the dock
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

deborah i.

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful with plenty of room for everyone. Grandson enjoyed fishing from the canal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick J.

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

Great place

Very clean, spacious rental. Was perfect for our big family. Especially enjoyed the outdoor spaces; the fire pit table on the front porch, the screened in back porch and the deck area right on the water …thank you! Will definitely stay again in the future :)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek S., sc

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

Pictures didnt do it justice.

Great place for family getaway, especially with boat.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trista E., Daytona Beach

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

Great location for a fishing getaway

Convenience with the dock right there for fishing. Good size living area that fit us all comfortably. Love the silence on the back porch. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeremy g.

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

Fathers day trip

Easy to get to by water, with deep water canal. 20 mile ride by boat to glenn springs. Large driveway with plenty of room for boat trailers. We had a 21 foot and 27 foot boat and both fit fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto S.

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

Peace and Fun

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Marion, IN

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

Spring Break 2023

Great home & friendly owner.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Matthew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great location

We enjoyed our stay here. Great location for fishing. Clean home with plenty of room. Had everything we needed. Only down fall for us was the bass boat ended up not being available the day we wanted to rent it. I would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Awesome Time in Florida!!

We absolutely loved this home and location. Came to Florida for a family vacation to enjoy the sun, fishing and hanging out. This home was perfect. We will definitely come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022