Title: The Blue Heron Hideaway- 2-bedroom cottage in lovely Cross Creek, FL, 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 home # The Blue Heron Hideaway- 2-bedroom cottage in lovely Cross Creek, FL, Cottage in Hawthorne with patio and fireplace ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113175600/113175539/41435950.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113175600/113175539/6c4abf92.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113175600/113175539/b664094b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113175600/113175539/f49f5e71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113180000/113175600/113175539/6fd2043d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Blue Heron Hideaway- 2-bedroom cottage in lovely Cross Creek, FL, provides a firepit and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Blue Heron Hideaway- 2-bedroom cottage in lovely Cross Creek, FL, No matter if you're a passionate angler, a wildlife lover, a Florida history enthusiast, an adventure seeker, in town for a Gator game, or simply craving peace and quiet—you’re bound to love it here! Cross Creek offers a peaceful retreat from the city's hustle and bustle while being just a 20-minute drive from Gainesville and Ocala. It is conveniently located equally distant from popular attractions like the Ocala National Forest, High Springs (florida springs destination), the St. Johns River in Palatka, The University of Florida and Shands Hospital in Gainesville. The legendary Yearling Restaurant is just steps away offering authentic Florida cuisine and cocktails, If you have never been it is a must. Whether you're just passing through or planning a month-long stay, I've put great effort into creating a unique and delightful experience that blends Old Florida charm with modern comforts—one you'll surely want to revisit and share with friends. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Kayak ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116030000/116023100/116023051/783cae1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harmons Landing charming 2 bedroom cabin Cross Creek Hawthorne - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=116023051&PinnedHotelID=116023051&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97160000/97150300/97150264/e70cbe8e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Palmetto Cottage-1930’s Florida Cottage Micanopy - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 41 reviews £179 includes taxes & fees 20 Nov - 21 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=97150264&PinnedHotelID=97150264&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107420000/107410600/107410590/ff411ec1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Micanopy Lake Retreat by RedAwning Micanopy - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-03&endDate=2025-12-04&selected=107410590&PinnedHotelID=107410590&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88500000/88499200/88499197/993a5ace.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Juniper Cottage — In the Heart of Old Florida Micanopy - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 13 reviews £178 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=88499197&PinnedHotelID=88499197&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73700000/73697300/73697273/6be63105.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Azalea Farmhouse McIntosh - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 47 reviews £178 includes taxes & fees 30 Nov - 1 Dec [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-30&endDate=2025-12-01&selected=73697273&PinnedHotelID=73697273&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34530000/34523300/34523298/56656656.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Log Cabin near Ocala and World Equestrian Center ideal for family retreats. 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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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. ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.484983,-82.16585&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gt%7ErDp_otN%3FQ%40S%3FO%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQ%40QBO%40QDQBQBOBQDOBQDQDODODODOFQDMFQFODMFQFMHOFMFMHOHMHMFMHMHMJMHMHKJMHKJKJKJKJKJKJIJKLIJIJILKJGLILGLILILELGLGLGLGLENELGLENELCNELCNENCLANCNCLCN%3FNCNAN%3FLANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%3FL%40NBN%3FNBNBLBN%40LBNDNBLDNBLDLDNFLDLDNFLFLFLFLDLHJHLFLHLFJJLHJHJHJJLHJLJHHJJJJJJJHLJJHLHLHLHLHLHLFLHNFLHLFNFLFPFLFNDPFLDPDNDNDNDNDPDPBNDPBNBPBPBP%40NBP%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%40P%3FN%3FR%3FP%3FP%3FP%3FNAR%3FPAPANAPARCPANCPAPCPCNCPCPENCPENEPEPELEPENENGNENGNGNGNGNGLILGNILGLINILILIJILILKJILKJKJKJILKHKJMHKJKJKFMJKHMHMFMHKFMHMFMFMDMFOFMFMDODMDMDOBMDODOBMBOBM%40ODO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOAMAOEOAMCOCOCMEOEMCOEMEMEOEMGMGMGMEMGMGMIMGMIMGKIMIKKKGMKKKKIKIKKKMKKKKIKKMIKIMKMIKIMGMIOIMIMGMGOIMGOGOEOGOGOEOGOEOEQEMEQEOCQEQCOCQCQEOAQCQAQCOAQASAQAOAQAQ%3FS%3FOAQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Po6JLtqNJc_vDnya-pq-KaYK2UQ=) Cross Creek, FL #### What's nearby - Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - University of Florida - 30 min drive - 24.8 miles - Shands at the University of Florida - 31 min drive - 25.3 miles - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 34 min drive - 26.1 miles - World Equestrian Center – Ocala - 49 min drive - 43.3 miles #### Getting around - Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬21 min drive - ‪Eagles Nest Cafe - ‬24 min drive - ‪The Yearling Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪Georgie's Lakeside Restaurant - ‬24 min drive - ‪Flyers Cafe - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Blue Heron Hideaway- 2-bedroom cottage in lovely Cross Creek, FL, pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking at The Blue Heron Hideaway- 2-bedroom cottage in lovely Cross Creek, FL,? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Blue Heron Hideaway- 2-bedroom cottage in lovely Cross Creek, FL,? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Blue Heron Hideaway- 2-bedroom cottage in lovely Cross Creek, FL,? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Blue Heron Hideaway- 2-bedroom cottage in lovely Cross Creek, FL, located? > Situated in Hawthorne, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park and within 12 miles (20 km) of Micanopy Historical Society Museum and Kate's Fish Camp. University of Florida and Florida State Fire College are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Blue Heron Hideaway- 2-bedroom cottage in lovely Cross Creek, FL, Reviews 9.4 ### 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John E. 23 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Tranquil stay in “old” Florida Had a great experience. Loved the feel of going back in time. ##### John E. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James S. 15 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Historically Unique Place Staying at The Blue Heron Hideaway is a true Florida getaway. The attention to detail and deep connection to this historic gem exceeds all expectations. ##### James S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James C. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Retreat! If you’re looking for a charming, peaceful retreat, this is the place. Packed full of charm and attention to detail, this immaculately clean and cozy cabin is right for you. Shanica is a fabulous host who welcomed us into her fabulously redone house with open arms like family. The ability to rest, relax and get away from the busy city life was like none other. However, if you don’t appreciate the quiet of nature and its beauty combined with the lovely thought and detail the host has put into the place, then this one’s not for you! ##### James C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Anais V. 8 Jun 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Beautiful Spot (with a few kinks) Super cute spot in the Florida backcountry. We took a quick mother's day trip to enjoy a quiet, relaxing weekend while visiting the lakes and springs. Below are some pros and cons to our experience.Pros: Lovely patio, deck, and firepit area (with some firewood provided), modern amenities inside, stylish decor, easy check-in, fairly quick communicationCons: Smelly, yellow water, the TV on the patio only plays DVDs, spiders galore (inside and outside), lots of expired goodies left behind by others, and an unknown stain on one of the pillowcasesOverall, I would stay again despite the kinks but would be much more prepared to make it a smoother experience. ##### Anais V. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jean S. 7 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday Getaway at Blue Heron Hideaway We had a fantastic weekend at this one-of-a-kind cottage. The house was clean and well maintained. The bed was super comfortable and the kitchen had everything we needed for our stay. We really enjoyed the huge deck outside with all the wildlife sounds and scenes.Shanica was incredibly responsive and thoughtful. She even left me a handwritten birthday note on the counter when we arrived. The house location was in a quiet neighborhood and conveniently located to everything I had on my birthday to do list.I especially enjoyed listening to the record player. It had a great selection of vinyl. I would stay there again in a heartbeat. ##### Jean S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bonnie E. 24 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peace and Tranquility I loved everything about this place! The huge new deck overlooking the canal with all the birds calling, the huge screened lanai, the comfort of the beds and the silky feel of the sheets. The decor is so interesting everywhere you look. Shani really has an eye for lovely things and gives great attention to detail. I loved looking through and playing the vinyl record collection and reading through the book collections she has all about Cross Creek. The bathroom is beautiful and unique. We had dinner both nights at the Yearling, a very popular restaurant a few houses away. A definite place to go while you are here. The Spanish moss (which is neither Spanish nor moss) hangs heavily on all the trees in the area and really enhances the mood of "old Florida" I may just have to use Shani's Realtor skills to find me a similar place of my own! ##### Bonnie E. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025