A butterfly exhibit with various species displayed on shelves and informational posters.

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A spacious kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances.
A spacious kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinetry, and a central island.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, and a sunburst light fixture.

1. 5BR UF Family Retreat with Private Pool, Pond, Game Room – Sleeps 10

5BR UF Family Retreat with Private Pool, Pond, Game Room – Sleeps 10
Sugarfoot
United States
Dani R.
£462
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept
5BR UF Family Retreat with Private Pool, Pond, Game Room – Sleeps 10
A covered deck with wooden flooring, a wooden bench, wicker chairs, and a table.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a stove, and a wooden island with drawers.
A wooden deck with a staircase leading to a covered area, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path.

2. Fish from own dock or in Palatka, Visit Ocala National Forest, FU Gators 30+ min

Fish from own dock or in Palatka, Visit Ocala National Forest, FU Gators 30+ min
Hawthorne
United States
Shannon D.
£212
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Fish from own dock or in Palatka, Visit Ocala National Forest, FU Gators 30+ min
A view from a window overlooking a wooden dock extending into a calm lake, surrounded by trees and a cloudy sky.
A living room with a grey sofa, a white door, a window with a view of a building across the water, and a heart-shaped decoration on the wall.
Two wooden Adirondack chairs on a wooden dock overlooking a calm lake with a clear sky.
A dining area with a table set for two, a vase with sunflowers, and a wall-mounted sign that reads "ON lake time".

3. Relaxing Lakefront Cottage

Relaxing Lakefront Cottage
Fort McCoy
United States
Jennifer C.
£179
includes taxes & fees
19 Sept - 20 Sept
Relaxing Lakefront Cottage
A dining area with a table set for four, a vase with dried flowers, and a view of a dock and greenery outside.
A modern building with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a fire pit.
A wicker basket with a knitted item, a lamp, and a vase with flowers on a dark cabinet.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, large windows, and a leather sofa.

4. Relaxing Lakefront Escape with Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Kayaks & Paddle Boards

Relaxing Lakefront Escape with Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Kayaks & Paddle Boards
Interlachen
United States
Krysta
Relaxing Lakefront Escape with Hot Tub, Fire Pit, Kayaks & Paddle Boards
A lakeside view with a dock, chairs, and a fire pit.
A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a lake and dock.
A wooden sign with the text "PEGRAM LAKE" and "CIRCA 1820" indicating the name and historical significance of the location.
A neatly made bed with a quilted bedspread, two bedside tables with lamps, and two wall-mounted paintings of sailboats.

5. Lakeside Retreat with Dock/Porch/Firepit/Beach

Lakeside Retreat with Dock/Porch/Firepit/Beach
Fort McCoy
United States
TRACI A.
£264
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Lakeside Retreat with Dock/Porch/Firepit/Beach

6. Luxury Highland Cow Glamping in Cozy Covered Wagon with Peaceful Farm Retreat in Melrose, Florida

Luxury Highland Cow Glamping in Cozy Covered Wagon with Peaceful Farm Retreat in Melrose, Florida
Melrose
£244
includes taxes & fees
29 Sept - 30 Sept
Luxury Highland Cow Glamping in Cozy Covered Wagon with Peaceful Farm Retreat in Melrose, Florida
A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a patterned backsplash.
A modern living room with two blue armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and artwork on the wall.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a large flat-screen TV, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A beach with a rainbow, calm water, and a person in the water.

7. Modern Lakefront Getaway ,Family Friendly & Relaxing

Modern Lakefront Getaway ,Family Friendly & Relaxing
Keystone Heights
£400
includes taxes & fees
18 Sept - 19 Sept
Modern Lakefront Getaway ,Family Friendly & Relaxing

8. Soulful Glamping Experience with Highland Cows, Private Wagon & Nature in Melrose, Florida

Soulful Glamping Experience with Highland Cows, Private Wagon & Nature in Melrose, Florida
Melrose
£223
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Soulful Glamping Experience with Highland Cows, Private Wagon & Nature in Melrose, Florida
A wooden cabin with a fire pit and four Adirondack chairs in a grassy area surrounded by trees.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a green door, a painting, and a window with blinds.
A bathroom with a white sink, a toilet, a mirror, and a window.
A room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a framed horse picture, and a view of a grassy area through a door.

9. Serene and Cozy Cabin near Gilchrist Blue Springs, Perfect for a Small Town Florida Getaway

Serene and Cozy Cabin near Gilchrist Blue Springs, Perfect for a Small Town Florida Getaway
Lake City
£172
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Serene and Cozy Cabin near Gilchrist Blue Springs, Perfect for a Small Town Florida Getaway
A wooden cabin with a fire pit and four Adirondack chairs in a grassy area surrounded by trees.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a green door, a painting, and a window with blinds.
A bathroom with a white sink, a toilet, a mirror, and a window.
A room with a grey sofa, a wooden coffee table, a framed horse picture, and a view of a grassy area through a door.

10. Relaxing and Fully Equipped Cabin in Lake City, Florida, near Ichetucknee Springs State Park

Relaxing and Fully Equipped Cabin in Lake City, Florida, near Ichetucknee Springs State Park
Lake City
£172
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Relaxing and Fully Equipped Cabin in Lake City, Florida, near Ichetucknee Springs State Park
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How much do lakeside hotels in Gainesville cost?
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