Title: The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99622400/99622356/7cbdb52e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99622400/99622356/a5ba5208.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99622400/99622356/af1d068b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99622400/99622356/577fc604.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99630000/99622400/99622356/117cd5dc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on the Ichetucknee River, this old Florida river cabin offers a serene escape. Spend your days kayaking or floating down the crystal-clear waters, and unwind in the spacious screened-in porch with seating for all. With a ping pong table and grilling area, this cozy retreat is perfect for relaxation or entertaining. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space £387 includes taxes & fees 21 Sept - 22 Sept ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! Step back in time to this beautiful old Florida river cabin on the world famous Ichetucknee River! This is a crystal clear spring fed river that starts at the head springs in Ichetucknee State Park and flows into the Santa Fe River, then flows into the Suwanne River and then on down to the gulf. Spend the day kayaking up or down the rivers exploring and experiencing all of the beautiful wildlife and nature this area has to offer. Observe the manatees, fish, and otters swimming and playing throughout the river. Take a nice float down the river or catch some fresh fish and clean at your own cleaning station. This very cozy, yet spacious living area, is located on the second floor and consists of 3/1 upstairs and has a large screened in porch with lots of seating for entertaining or is a great place to relax, read a book, listen to the river flow, or watch the birds and squirrels play. The first floor offers a second full bath, screened in recreation area with ping pong table, lots of seating, table, plenty of storage, and a grilling and serving area with sink area for those family cookouts. This is a rare opportunity to visit your own slice of old Florida heaven! Property is located close to Fort White, Branford, High Springs, and Gainesville for all your shopping, restaurants, entertainment and small town historic charm. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Kayak - Table tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## 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 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Rules Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement. Security Deposit of $300.00 Required. NO Smoking. NO Pets. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as orp5b63123x ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C29.93932%2C-82.79380&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=aDc6D6BC3HLS1gISZGP9GijfR1c=) Fort White, FL #### What's nearby - Ichetucknee River - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles - Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles - Suwannee River - 21 min drive - 14.1 miles - Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 35 min drive - 19.5 miles - Ginnie Spring - 36 min drive - 19.1 miles #### Restaurants - The Collective - ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive - ‪Hungry Howie's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Farm Stand - ‬9 min drive - ‪Itchetucknee Springs Concession - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!? > As of 19 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! on 21 Sept 2025 start from £387.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-White-Hotels-The-Tipsy-Turtle-Located-On-Ichetucknee-River.h99622356.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! located? > This family-friendly Fort White cabin is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Ichetucknee River, Santa Fe River and Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area. Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Fort White Library are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 19 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth B. 30 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time! We had a great relaxing time! The house was great, location great! ##### Elizabeth B. Stayed 4 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom I. 3 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun on the river Great place to paddle to from the state park. Quiet and peaceful at the house ##### Tom I. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave O. 22 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Winter Freeze Great place right on the River. Plenty of kayaks and even a see thru canoe. Spacious upstairs and open air downstairs play area for the kids. ##### Dave O. Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy C. 12 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Time at the Tipsy Turtle We had a blast ##### Jeremy C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TINA O. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location on River House was very comfortable and roomy for family. Loved the screened in porches and extra refrigerator and bathroom downstairs. Would definitely stay again! ##### TINA O. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Branden J. 13 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Family Retreat! We loved staying at the Tipsy Turtle. The Ichetucknee river is one of our favorite places to visit. We did multiple float, snorkel, & kayak/SUP trips all from the Tipsy Turtle dock or the TREPO parks. We'll definitely be coming back. ##### Branden J. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth P. 17 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tipsy Turtle Review It was a lovely stay! So nice that they had kayaks to use on the river! It is a beautiful house in a beautiful place! ##### Elizabeth P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joseph W. 7 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Family Home Great!! Home was clean neat organized and perfect place to enjoy the river. Access was great, had kayaks, tubes and all the essentials. Highly recommend. ##### Joseph W. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Audrey N. 19 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Ichetucknee River retreat Just as pictured. We loved launching our kayaks and SUP at the Ichetucknee Springs State Park and taking out at the property. (You will need at least 2 vehicles for this.) The screened in porches are very nice. We recommend and would consider staying here again. ##### Audrey N. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Aundrea T. 13 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Great location Pros: The house, grounds, and location were fantastic. Super clean place with comfortable beds, spacious kitchen, and a comfy living room area. Upstairs and downstairs screened in porches with tons of fans were also a delight. Tons of tubes, floats, and kayaks available to use. Cons: There was a miscommunication with the hosts, which they eventually corrected but it was an awkward experience. Host didn’t provide many things a vacation rental typically does such as beach towels, coffee, charcoal, laundry sheets, and laundry soap. There was no shower caddy for the upstairs so our soap had to sit on the floor. Would have been nice to have some chairs available to bring down to the lower part of the dock and a table for the upper part. We were told we had access to the parks but it is not available to renters unless you are willing to paddle against the strong current. Other option is to have two vehicles so you can launch from the state park which cost money to enter and is very restrictive on what vessels can be used. Nice place, great location, but the hosts could do more to make the place feel more like a home and less like a no frills hotel. ##### Aundrea T. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeffrey s. 23 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### beautiful I was looking for quiet and rural, this was perfect. ##### jeffrey s. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emily L. 10 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ichetucknee This house/cabin is PERFECTLY situated on the Ichetucknee River. Clean, comfortable… huge screened in porches. It took our family about 2 and a half hours to paddle on the (available) kayaks upriver into the State Park and to the midpoint launch, and an hour to float/paddle back. The river access is… such a treat, and the deck out at the edge was much enjoyed. We saw a couple manatees swim by, even in April, which was a surprise. ##### Emily L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### natasha j. 25 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### natasha j. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ann B. 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Ann B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda D. 23 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ichetucknee River House Wonderful stay at this home on a spring fed river. Three comfortable Bedrooms with a gorgeous wraparound, screened in porch. We Paddled down from the headspring right to house. Plenty of kayaks and floats to use. Nature all around with manatees, turtles, deer -Great place to unwind. ##### Linda D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fernando M. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Fernando M. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### marfa a. 31 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy 💚💚⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ##### marfa a. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### yanet g. 26 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was perfect Nice property . The river trip in kayak was amazing, my family really enjoy it. ##### yanet g. 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