Title: Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3000431962&destination=Welaka%2C+Florida%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=74428545&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River! ## Photo gallery for Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River! ![Dining - Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River! (Welaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74428600/74428545/3a40d515.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River! (Welaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74428600/74428545/d22b1397.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River! (Welaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74428600/74428545/1d4e6c72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River! (Welaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74428600/74428545/65b8ae45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River! (Welaka)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74428600/74428545/4ac838f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of historic Welaka, this charming house offers a warm welcome with two game rooms, a cozy front porch, and back porch seating. Unwind with air hockey or explore nearby attractions like Bryant’s Wharf and Shrimps-R-Us within walking distance. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space £143 includes taxes & fees 30 Mar - 31 Mar ## 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 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River! Nestled in the heart of historic Welaka, you will feel right at home in this charming house, built in 1930\. Within these rustic walls, you will find two bedrooms, one full bath, a family room and breakfast nook with a flat screen television, fully- functioning kitchen, WIFI, and two game rooms. The front porch game room allows for indoor activities such as cards and board games. The back porch offers seating and an air hockey table. The house is centrally located. A couple of blocks away is the public boat ramp, where you can launch your boat for a fun-filled day of fishing, cruising, or swimming on the river. Afterward, you can tie up at Bryant’s Wharf, Welaka’s public boat dock. The house is only a few hundred yards walk away! Days on the water are always busy and can make one very hungry! Shrimps-R-Us and The Log Cabin are all within walking distance should you feel the need to work out your sea legs! The house sits on half an acre and is ideal for storing your boat trailer as you enjoy your vacation. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - 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21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### 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 Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include 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 ## About the area Located in Welaka, this holiday home is on a river. Ravine Gardens State Park and Palatka Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dunns Creek State Park and 40 Acre Park. Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium and Willard Hazen Ball Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Welaka travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Welaka.dx3000431962) [View more Holiday homes in Welaka](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Welaka-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000431962-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.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%7C29.47995%2C-81.67133&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KN82iwHCm29H9e3YDn6cSU1QRLc=) Welaka, FL ### What's nearby - ![Enjoying a beautiful day at Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532654040/6f466dec-f54c-469c-ae60-02f3d4e4a618.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Silver Glen Springs Recreation 47 min drive \- 28.7 miles - Welaka Town Hall 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium 8 min walk \- 0.4 miles - 40 Acre Park 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - Bimini Road 44 min drive \- 35.3 miles ### Getting around - Palatka Station 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Circle K 10 min drive - Long’s Log Cabin Bar & Package Store 1 min walk - Mema's Family Restaurant 11 min drive - Subway 10 min drive - Lexi’s Of Welaka 3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River!? ### How much is parking at Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River!? ### What time is check-in at Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River!? ### What time is check-out at Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River!? ### Where is Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River! 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 79 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angie H. 25 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Convenient location We enjoyed our stay! The location was great. It was close to restaurants and the river. Everything was just as advertised and quite charms ##### Angie H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom P. 3 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Weekend!! We stay here several times, sometimes a couple times a month, its quiet and located in the heart of Weleka. ##### Tom P. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rennie R W. 21 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing Good place to stay. It is clean, quite & location is good. ##### Rennie R W. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen B. 13 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable! This house is the perfect place for our large family ##### Karen B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Daneen P. 29 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful! We enjoyed our stay so much! The house was charming, comfortable and cozy. We can’t wait to come back again next year! ##### Daneen P. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Thomas a. 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint Very cozy place. Feels at home and was very clean. ##### Thomas a. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia D. 6 Feb 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable Our stay was comfortable. ##### Virginia D. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin E. 12 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place Very comfortable house. Close to the boat ramp at the St. John's river. Really enjoyed my stay. ##### Justin E. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Virginia 15 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Nice little house. Perfect for fisherman. Owners very nice and helpful. ##### Virginia Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ivie T. 2 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming home A beautiful cozy home that was perfect for our family stay. The yard had a nice fire pit to gather around, our kids loved the game room! The entire place was wonderful, we will definitely be back in the future. ##### Ivie T. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dianne G. 20 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Felt like home We enjoyed our stay from the moment we strepped in to the moment we stepped out All the little details that were planned - location to restaurants and the river were so close We will be back for Years to come ##### Dianne G. Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rennie R W. 8 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### St. John’s Fishing Great location for fishing the St. John’s due to central location with many access points. The property is very well maintained. The host was pleasant to work with and very accommodating. I would definitely stay here again. ##### Rennie R W. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan L. 8 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Welaka Getaway Charming old house. My Wife and i loved it.Close to river where our friends were. Would definitely stay here again and recommend ##### Jonathan L. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary Lou L. 1 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great trip back in time in Welaka We were here for business, so not to much visiting the area but a great 1930's house with all the charm. Plenty of good restaurants and local store for food. Everything you need and more. I definetly recommend you will have a great experience. ##### Mary Lou L. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### adrienne g. 8 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place This was on a beautiful piece of property with amazing sunset on the river! The condo was very comfortable and very clean. It had everything i needed. Christine was a most gracious host! ##### adrienne g. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve P. 12 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Welax-inn Welaka Nice older home. Stayed for a few days with friends just to chill out and we did just that! Everything we needed to eat in or go out was readily available. We definitely enjoyed ourselves ... ##### Steve P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brenda L. 18 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home House is beautiful, comfortable and clean. Christy was attentive and helpful. ##### Brenda L. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle S. 8 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Adorable Home We have stayed here before when visiting the area and will hopefully be able to stay here again when in the area. It is a well maintained older home with tons of character. It is conveniently located not just to the events we attend in the area, but also to the river. Comfortable beds that fit our needs. ##### Michelle S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### VICTORIA M. 10 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect in every way! This perfect little spot set the bar for the kids above all the other places we’ve stay. They didn’t want to leave. I will be booking here multiple times. It’s the best spot in Welaka! ##### VICTORIA M. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin J. 20 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Phenomenal getaway LOVED this property for a getaway. Quaint town and within walking distance of a spring. So so cool. Absolutely phenomenal communication with the host. Super cool extras to help make the stay even MORE enjoyable. Would definitely stay here again! ##### Justin J. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patti Z. 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional! Lovely house, well stocked and maintained. Clean and cozy. Hoist was friendly and communicative. Loved this place! ##### Patti Z. Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen B. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Welaka stay Your house is perfect for all the extra bodies we can’t accommodate at our place. And it’s a 5 minute golf cart ride. Thanks y’all! ##### Karen B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael V. 7 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint and Charming home Loved the easy check-in/out and communication with the property owner. There were cute touches through the entire house. Everything was clean! Would recommend this rental to friends and family. ##### Michael V. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert H. 4 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Home Away From Home. We were five, ages 16 - 67\. It’s an understatement to say the room layout is fabulous for a family. Beautiful inside on top of functional. Great assortment of entertainment provided as well. Looking forward to returning! ##### Robert H. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle S. 16 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming cottage This house is better than described. It has the charm of an older home with modern amenities. Has enough room to sleep 5 comfortably. We needed to be in the area and it could not have been closer to our event! Very easy to understand instructions for check in and check out. The host was easy to get in touch with and went above and beyond to make our stay a fantastic experience. If we need to be in the area again - this will be our "go to" place to stay. ##### Michelle S. Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023 ---