Title: Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6355346&destination=Interlachen%2C+Florida%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=107697489&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. Holiday home in Interlachen with private pool and kitchen ## Photo gallery for Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. ![Terrace/patio - Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107697500/107697489/5e140d31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107697500/107697489/ab0382cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books, music library - Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107697500/107697489/05f77c3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi - Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107697500/107697489/f9e32021.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. (Melrose)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107700000/107697500/107697489/0f726ce7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Melrose, this charming country house offers a peaceful retreat with a cozy bedroom, comfortable living room, and convenient amenities like heating and WiFi. Enjoy the beautiful outdoors on 20 acres of property featuring a wonderful pool, hobby farm with friendly animals to interact with daily farm activities including gathering fresh eggs each morning. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Pool - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill £160 includes taxes & fees 31 Mar - 1 Apr ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. Nestled in Melrose, this delightful country house/chateau offers a brilliant escape for guests. With 1 cozy bedroom featuring a queen bed and bunk bed, along with a comfortable living room with a sofa bed, this gorgeous property is perfect for a peaceful getaway. Enjoy amenities like heating, WiFi, and AC, making your stay convenient and enjoyable. Our place will help you feel at home while you're traveling in Melrose/Keystone Heights/Gainesville. We are 40 minutes from Gainesville which is perfect for UF game days. We are also one hour from St. Augustine and the beaches and roughly 2 hours from Universal and Disney. The property is 20 acres with the host also on property for any needs. There is a wonderful pool on site for guest use as well as the hobby farm where you can interact with many of our friendly farm animals. We are kid friendly and encourage and invite to join us in our daily farm activities including gathering fresh eggs each morning. We also have a private 15 acre lake. You can bring your canoe or kayak and explore a pristine environment. For bird watchers we routinely have 20-30 resident species as well as dozens more migratory birds including the occasional bald eagle. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Outdoor pool - Private pool ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping on request - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Farming classes ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Bed sheets changed on request - Bicycle parking - Cleaning products are eco-friendly - Composting - Comprehensive food waste policy - Farming classes - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organised tours and activities - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![House | 2 bedrooms, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115800000/115791700/115791606/cc4a348d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Qt Cottage on Dunn s Creek Fire Pit Kayaks Satsuma - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Barbecue grill 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-13&endDate=2026-04-14&selected=115791606&PinnedHotelID=115791606&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124320000/124319700/124319633/a1b58f79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 'dunns Creek Lodge' - Private Boat Ramp! 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30 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 Interlachen is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Etoniah Creek State Forest and Gold Head Branch State Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Royal Manor Winery. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication Loved this property. My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The owners were very accommodating and made us feel safe and at home. The animals were great and it was a little oasis. Loved the saltwater pool ##### Teresa Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy W. 22 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Get Away Experience We had a great time. Kids enjoyed the pool and loved the farm animals. Plenty of room to prepare meals and a large table to sit the entire group. Host was attentive and responsive to all request. Wish we could have stayed a few more days just to relax and admire the animals. A perfect #10 as a VRBO. ##### Judy W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara S. 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fabulous place! I highly recommend it. We loved our stay. Aaron made us feel so welcome, including giving us farm fresh eggs for our breakfast and introducing us to his family's farm animals. He even let me hand feed the baby goats - SO cute. Their property is rural, peacefully quiet, and quite beautiful. The house is charming and rustic, with a fully stocked kitchen and wonderful touches like fresh flowers and some homemade jam. The water has a slight sulphur smell, but I grew up with well water and it's no big deal. The bed was comfortable with plenty of pillow options. Everything was so smooth, from booking to check in to leaving. We will definitely return and stay again, it is a wonderful place. I highly recommend staying here. ##### Sara S. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kat M. 13 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely guest house Our stay was wonderful! The home is spacious and was perfect for my husband and I. Plenty of cookware and dishes in the kitchen and the host brought us fresh quail eggs one morning. It was so fun to wake up and visit the goats, pigs, turkeys and Nellie the cow before heading out for the day. Highly recommend. ##### Kat M. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ---