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Suwannee River Retreat

Suwannee River Retreat

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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Overview of Suwannee River Retreat

Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Old Town, FL
  • Popular LocationFanning Springs State Park14 min drive
  • Popular LocationHart Springs Park20 min drive
  • Popular LocationManatee Springs State Park23 min drive
  • AirportGainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)67 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 10
2000 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 king bed
Bedroom 2
    2 bunk beds
Bedroom 3
    1 king bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
Bathroom 2
    Combined shower/bath

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 Retreat

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on the historic Suwannee River. Get away from it all. Easy access to Fanning Springs (1.5 miles up river) and Manatee Springs (7 miles down river). Bring a boat, or two 2-person kayaks available for use. Great views from the deck and dock that overhangs the river. Very peaceful.

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. We have wi-fi, but please understand this is the country so it will run slower than you are probably used to. There is no cable TV, however, we do have ROKU's connected to both TV's. You are welcome to log into your streaming services, but, please be sure to log out when you leave the home so other guests can't use your services. 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 king bed, guest bedroom with king bed, and kids room with two bunk beds each with trundles. Easily sleeps 10.

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 a public boat ramp which is not very busy, and easy to launch/retrieve your boat. That is the preferred method and would take less than 30 mins.

Leaving the boat in the water with the current and other boaters creating wakes is possible, but not optimal. One option would be to tie the boat to the dock which is cantilevered over the river and anchor the aft section in the river (might require swimming to shore unless you are creative). There is room to keep a boat, trailer and vehicle at the property.

Property manager

Cheryl Tyrone

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Birdwatching 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: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Contact owner if you wish to bring more than 1 dog

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Adult supervision required.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: Contact Owner when planning an event.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

Property is also known as

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

About the area

Old Town

Located in Old Town, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 Suwannee River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Dakotah Winery - 11 min drive
  • Fanning Springs State Park - 14 min drive
  • Hart Springs Park - 20 min drive
  • Manatee Springs State Park - 23 min drive
  • Ginnie Spring - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Beef 'o' Brady's - 12 min drive
  • Hungry Howies Pizza - 6 min drive
  • Suwannee Belle Lan - 6 min drive
  • Lighthouse Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Chompers Diner - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Suwannee River Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Suwannee River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Suwannee River Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Suwannee River Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Suwannee River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Fanning Springs State Park and Dakotah Winery. Hart Springs Park and Chiefland Farmers Flea Market are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 181 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 181 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
SRF Yearly Trip
Every year we stay hear while we are at the fair. It is always clean, and a great place to stay. Looking forward to many more visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a Great Place
Cheryl is an awesome host. The home is in a quiet spot and large enough for a whole family. We were in the area to purchase a home of our own down there so we were quite busy and didn't get to take advantage of all the amenities. There is a large dock, corn hole game, yard darts, a couple of kayaks, a fire pit with plenty of chairs for everyone to sit, and the back deck has a large table to eat outside if you want with more chairs there. We will definitely try to stay there again if needed while working on our new place. Thank you for a wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gathering of friends
We came to Old Town to visit with friends from the area. . This home was a perfect spot for our short visit. If we ever need to stay longer on the Suwannee River, we will look into this home again. Thank you so very much!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle P.

Disliked: Cleanliness
I thought the property would be CLEAN
We were sooo disappointed to find this place filthy. We wanted to turn around and leave after we walked in and saw and smelled it. In my opinion this property had been sitting empty for some time. No one bothered cleaning it. It was a beautiful home but everything was nasty, the dishes, the floors, the tables. I wiped up so much nastiness, and we have 2 under 2 babies and it was dang near impossible to keep them off the floors. The whole place had bugs, some were dead and others were happy to see food 😑 I assumed all the properties listed on Vrbo were required to be clean. We left it cleaner than when we arrived. I will never stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Riverhouse
The only thing is it needs a ramp or bigger steps for people with walkers
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell S., Zephyrhills, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Another great stay
We have rented this property several times now and it is always a great time. The owner responds to any questions/concerns very quickly. We love the property and will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Perfect place to be for spring hoping.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgette O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fanning springs getaway
Gorgeous sunrises on the river. Right up the road from Fanning springs. Large house can accommodate large families. Just bring the kids and enjoy the springs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Wonderful property very relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C., Somerset. KY

Liked: Cleanliness
Suwanee River Retreat
Fantastic property on the beautiful Suwanee River. An amazing and awesome home and so well equipped
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

General property information

Check-In Time
3:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Location
Old Town
Structure Type
Private vacation home