Title: Comfortable Farmhouse Retreat Near Lake Santa Fe: Sleeps 16! 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) # Comfortable Farmhouse Retreat Near Lake Santa Fe: Sleeps 16! Farm stay in Melrose ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116471300/116471211/f8c229e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116471300/116471211/97d485b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116471300/116471211/00732fc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116471300/116471211/87b931c9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116480000/116471300/116471211/c6ed0cf3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Comfortable Farmhouse Retreat Near Lake Santa Fe: Sleeps 16! provides laundry facilities and more. 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[Visit our Melrose travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melrose.dx3000431362) [View more Agritourism in Melrose](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Melrose-Agritourism.d3000431362-aaAgritourism.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C29.71226%2C-82.10604&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=19ooXnjKBSj6muS81rR3qYx-5Dc=) Earleton, FL ### What's nearby - Santa Fe Lake - 5 min drive - 2.3 miles - University of Florida - 27 min drive - 20.3 miles - Shands at the University of Florida - 28 min drive - 20.5 miles - Gainesville Raceway - 29 min drive - 21.9 miles - Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 29 min drive - 21.1 miles ### Getting around - Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 28 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬6 min drive - ‪Blue Water Bay Restaurant - ‬6 min drive - ‪Anchor & Hawk - ‬13 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive - ‪Fryer's Chicken - ‬6 min drive ## About this property ### Comfortable Farmhouse Retreat Near Lake Santa Fe: Sleeps 16! Property highlights Comfortable Farmhouse Retreat Near Lake Santa Fe: Sleeps 16! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. Other perks include: - Smoke-free property, games and books - Barbecues Room features All guest rooms at Comfortable Farmhouse Retreat Near Lake Santa Fe: Sleeps 16! include perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as desk chairs and WiFi. 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Melrose - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 40 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=71556875&PinnedHotelID=71556875&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in all rooms: WiFi ### Things to do - Books - Games ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill ### More - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### More - Air conditioning - Desk - Desk chair - Dryer - Fireplace - Heating - Iron/ironing board - Living room ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 24 ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Lock the doors and return the keys Please leave the keys in the lockbox . The code is 2198. Please send me a message that you have checked out. Safe travels! Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### 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 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Comfortable Farmhouse Retreat Near Lake Santa Fe: Sleeps 16! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Comfortable Farmhouse Retreat Near Lake Santa Fe: Sleeps 16!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Comfortable Farmhouse Retreat Near Lake Santa Fe: Sleeps 16!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Comfortable Farmhouse Retreat Near Lake Santa Fe: Sleeps 16! located? > Situated in Melrose, this farm stay is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Santa Fe Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Santa Fe River and Waldo Motorsports. Waldo Farmers Market is 10.1 mi (16.2 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question