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Escape to a serene lake retreat at this cozy 2-bedroom home on George's Lake, offering picturesque views of the sunrise and sunset. Bring your boat or kayak and enjoy swimming, fishing, and boating in the clear waters of George's Lake with its sandy bottom. You can relax in comfort with all the amenities of home.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81384 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

GETAWAY FROM THE CRAZINESS: COME RELAX & ENJOY THE WATER / FISHING / SUN / FUN

  • Quiet comfortable getaway located on the best kept secret of North Florida, beautiful George's Lake...just 46 miles south of Downtown Jacksonville, 50 miles west of St Augustine, 35 miles east of Gainesville and only 74 miles northwest of Daytona Beach. This lovely 2 bedroom / 2 bath single family home allows you to enjoy the picturesque views of the lake; sunrise, sunset, wildlife and everything else nature can offer you. Bring your boat, jetski, kayak, canoe, or just your blow up float and soak up the lake life. Don't forget your poles and plenty of bait for our renowned fishing. Load your family up and getaway to George's Lake. Relax with all of the comforts of home, but none of the stress or worries.

    "ABOUT GEORGE'S LAKE

    Located in Between Two-State Forests

    George's Lake is located in northern Putnam County, conveniently situated between two lush state forests: Belmore State Forest and Etoniah Creek State Forest.

    Swimming, Fishing, Boating, and More

    George's Lake is known for its clear water and sandy bottom.
    Visitors and residents enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing all less than 50 miles from Jacksonville. Some of the more popular fish caught in George's Lake are largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and catfish.

    George’s Lake Public Boat Ramp is easily accessible for those who need to drop their boat in the lake.

    Fun at the State Parks

    Belmore State Forest is a great place to enjoy hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Hunting and fishing are both permitted during specific times of the year. Wildlife is abundant in Belmore, and visitors might see wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, hawks, and songbirds if they are lucky. There are even a few threatened species that call Belmore their home. The gopher tortoise, Sherman’s fox squirrel, Florida black bear, American alligator, and the eastern indigo snake can also be found on a lucky day.
    Etoniah Creek State Forest is just as fun. The forest spans 8,879 acres of land, and this forest offers many of the same recreational opportunities as Belmore. Etoniah Creek has three hiking trails available.

    George's Lake is just a short drive to the vibrant cities of Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala, St Augustine and Daytona Beach. There are museums, zoos, a planetarium, and more state parks to fill your schedule."

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking OUTSIDE ONLY. $250 add. fee if inside

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 1,384 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Pets are welcome, with pet fee.CLEAN UP AFTER THEM

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

We allow MODERATE events. NO CRAZY PARTIES

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking OUTSIDE ONLY. $250 add. fee if inside

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: 15
Note from host: We allow MODERATE events. NO CRAZY PARTIES
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, 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Florahome, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Starke Golf and Country Club and Ravine Gardens State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Vera Francis Hall Park and Augusta Savage Friendship Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Clay County Fairgrounds and Ronnie Van Zant Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Florahome travel guide
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What's nearby

  • Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
    Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park
    15 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Etoniah Creek State Forest
    1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Blossom Hiking Trailhead
    15 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Single Vision Inc.
    21 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Flamingo Lake
    23 min drive - 15.9 miles

Getting around

  • Palatka Station
    35 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Circle K
    12 min drive
  • Smith Lake Bar
    13 min drive
  • Subway
    12 min drive
  • Jan's Bar
    14 min drive
  • Chief Crows
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GETAWAY FROM THE CRAZINESS: COME RELAX & ENJOY THE WATER / FISHING / SUN / FUN pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at GETAWAY FROM THE CRAZINESS: COME RELAX & ENJOY THE WATER / FISHING / SUN / FUN ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GETAWAY FROM THE CRAZINESS: COME RELAX & ENJOY THE WATER / FISHING / SUN / FUN ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GETAWAY FROM THE CRAZINESS: COME RELAX & ENJOY THE WATER / FISHING / SUN / FUN ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GETAWAY FROM THE CRAZINESS: COME RELAX & ENJOY THE WATER / FISHING / SUN / FUN located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Etoniah Creek State Forest and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. Flamingo Lake and Interlachen Branch Library are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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GETAWAY FROM THE CRAZINESS: COME RELAX & ENJOY THE WATER / FISHING / SUN / FUN Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 107 reviews

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Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views, very peaceful getaway! Was a great way to relax and unwind. Found some nice trails nearby as well. Great hosts, thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

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

Loved it, repeat customer

3rd summer in a row we’ve stayed. We love the home, love the location. Awesome screened back porch with swing, beautiful landscaping, and great dock. The place is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was our seventh since 2020.As I have said in prior reviews, I grew up in Jacksonville. I am very familiar with this area. If you are looking for an excellent North Florida lake experience, you search is over.This is an excellent place to stay. BTW, we don't think the photos do it justice, as beautiful as they are.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed our week. The home was as advertised. It was clean and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marissa S.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Another fantastic stay at this property on George’s Lake! It’s quiet, secluded, and a great place to relax and unwind. We enjoyed walks to the lake, campfires, board games, and family time. The lake house has everything you need and a fantastic host/owner. We will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Great place to relax

We had a great stay! The property was as advertised. It was clean and we had everything we needed. We kayaked on the lake and hiked some of the nearby trails. Most of the time we just relaxed on the screen porch or dock. It was just what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nancy c.

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

Lake life Getaway

Everything about our stay was great! We especially loved the screen porch and the porch swing. We played hard on the beautiful lake and were amazed at the lack of boat traffic! The house was so nice - we felt at home in every room. Thanks for sharing your lake place!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alecia M.

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

Great family waterskiing vacation

Sizable lake with very little traffic. Beautiful sunrises. Great accommodations and the host was fantastic. Kitchen had everything you needed and then some. Added bonus: a neighbor on the lake told us that Kroger delivers to this location. Will definitely do that in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

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

Awesome getaway!

2nd time staying here and already booked a return trip next summer! We absolutely love the home. Clean, nicely decorated, great screened porch overlooking the lake and a porch swing. Nice deck for grilling. Awesome dock for fishing, laying out, or swimming. Plenty of room for a boat. Denny is easy to contact and a great host. Quiet area, not a ton of boat or jet ski traffic on the lake. It’s simply a great place for a quiet vacation. We love it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Lake house heaven

This place as perfect! Easy check in and out! Beautiful Property inside and out! Peaceful and Relaxing! The grands swam and fished from the dock! We brought our boat and went tubing on the lake! They also did some kayaking while we were there! A perfect lake for them to fish,swim and play!! Very little boat traffic! The owner was very helpful and contacted us after check n to make sure all was well! Just book it you won’t have any regrets!! I definitely plan on booking it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place and have stayed many times. Denny is an outstanding host and we always look forward to coming back. It’s the perfect vacation getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julianne g.

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

awesome house and owner was terrific

great place
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katie k.

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

Great Lake House!!

This is our 2nd time staying here and we really love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

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

Family getaway fun at George's Lake.

Beautiful location, and house is appointed to make it comfortable and fell like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

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

Perfect Quiet Lake Location

This was the perfect quiet location for a relaxing week. We kayaked on the beautiful lake and really enjoyed the great back porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sondra D.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

We found everything to be exactly as described and pictured. Beautiful little spot and perfect for fishing and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owner was very accommodating during our need to evacuate
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Great Visit

Location is excellent; it offers a lot of privacy and was very peaceful & relaxing. The property is well-maintained in all respects. A very enjoyable 3 night visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Quiet rest

This place is perfect for quiet relaxation!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery W.

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

Nice Getaway

Awesome place to stay. The pictures do not do it justice. If we ever go back to the Gainesville area, this is where we will stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noel C.

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

Nice getaway

Would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

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

Family bond

Very comfy and welcoming Amazing sunrises And close to fun hiking outings
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Get stay

It was great stay and had everything we needed. We were there for work so we didn’t get to enjoy the lake but overall great experience. Only concern we had was being able to lower the AC, it was just really warm at night overall great.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Peaceful Lakefront Gem

We’ve stayed at this lake house twice now, and we absolutely love it! Easy check in and out! The owner is very nice and extremely helpful! The place is well kept and clean. We couldn’t ask for anything more! Lots of fun on the lake, swimmimg, fishing, kayaking and tubing. We stayed with our children and grandchildren. We had a wonderful time and we will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla P.

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

Another great getaway

This is our second time staying at this property. As always, we enyoyed & had everything we needed & more.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023