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Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.

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Property grounds
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books, stereo
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 162975 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Branford, FL
  • Popular LocationIchetucknee River8 min drive
  • Popular LocationIchetucknee Springs State Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationGinnie Spring32 min drive
  • AirportGainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)59 min drive

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20/10 Excellent

We love our stay, the comfort, the location, nature. Thank you!
Jan 14, 2024

About this property

Entire place

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

Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.

Making memories on the beautiful Santa Fe River. This large family friendly home offers 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a sunroom, a party deck, kid friendly activities, tubing on the Ichetucknee River, swimming off the dock or just relaxing in the jacuzzi. Make a morning trip to the boathouse and enjoy your coffee in the peace and quiet of the river. Finish your day cooking smores at the backyard fire pit.

Bring your own boat and cruise the Santa Fe and Suwannee River. Private boat ramp is walking distance from the house. Easy docking at our boathouse.

Tube the private section of the Ichetucknee River. Key deposit required. Maximum guests allowed is 12. We can make your tubing experience easy by
renting you tubes that are ready for you when you get to the river house. Ask us about renting tubes.

Plenty of seating in both the dining area and living room for a large gathering. If you are a puzzle person, find a seat at the game table and help us finish a puzzle. If you are looking for some real downtime, this is the place to be. At night watch the deer feeding in the front yard and in the morning the manatees and otters playing at the river. The only sounds you will hear are the crickets and frogs talking to each other.

Property manager

Rob and Debbie Stambaugh

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room on site
  • Gym on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2975 sq ft (276 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 3:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lb per pet)
Note from host: Pet fee will be refunded with no damage

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 area

Branford

Located in Branford, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Ginnie Spring. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Ichetucknee River - 8 min drive
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 9 min drive
  • Suwannee River - 17 min drive
  • Ginnie Spring - 32 min drive
  • Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Subway - 12 min drive
  • Reds Tavern Ft White - 12 min drive
  • Suwannee River Cove Restaurant - 18 min drive
  • Amy's Country Buffet and Grill - 12 min drive
  • Colleen's Restaurant At Sandy Point - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee. located?

This family-friendly Branford holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Santa Fe River and Santa Fe River-Hartzog Conservation Easement. Ichetucknee Conservation Area is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retreat
Awesome property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Church Serving Ministry
We love our stay, the comfort, the location, nature. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

joyce C.

Liked: Cleanliness
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND ON THE SANTA FE RIVER
WE hid several of us stay for the weekend. the house was roomy comfortable and fun!!! My grand daughter said it was the best vacation stay we ever had. the house is set up for families for all ages young and old. with plenty to do on the property. from hanging out by the river and swimming to hot tubbing to fire pit sitting. plenty of sleeping space and the owners were very easy to work with and communicate with. the house had a very homey feel. we are grateful for the stay . joyce and joe carroll
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends & Family annual weekend getaway
Debbie is an excellent host! Everything was perfect and made our weekend fun & memorable! Beautiful views on the river! Great place to gather & highly recommend! Thank you Debbie!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

Liked: Cleanliness
What an amazing getaway!
I cannot recommend this place enough times ! It was so peaceful and awesome; the place was so cute and me and my friends had a wonderful weekend floating in the river and just enjoying each others company. Deb was an amazing host and answered any questions we had or needed assistance with something. I will now consider this a vacation place for me and my soon to be husband! Thank yall so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Great place to have lots of family for an awesome weekend/week or if your just looking for a quiet place to getaway..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

IRENE C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property
We enjoyed our recent stay at this property. The rooms were very spacious and clean. The house had many amenities such as tubes, kayaks and games for the teens. Our host Debbie was super friendly, very organized and provided great information to make our visit exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Snydz

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home and location!
We had an amazing time at this property! The home is very spacious and has plenty of beds for a large gathering of family and/or friends. Our favorite part of the trip was included access to the private park for tubing down the Ichetucknee river. That amenity alone is priceless. We will definitely be renting this house again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Missy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family & Friends weekend getaway
The overall stay was wonderful. The location allowed you to swim right off the dock or tube down the river from the private parks within the subdivision. Plenty of sleeping for a large group. Lots of extras for entertainment such as indoor & outdoor games, hot tub. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Liked: Cleanliness
No need to leave property :)
First more than anything, the host goes above and beyond from the convenience items to communication. Very generous check in and ck out times compared to over 50 I have stayed at in past years. Rooms huge! There is so much to do at house itself or just relax looking outside. Private Itcheetucknee tubing awesome, saves the walking all the way at the state park. Already planning another visit. This is my new annual spot as I go every year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023