Title: Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! 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 # Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101337700/101337601/5e96398f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101337700/101337601/3adf1e32.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101337700/101337601/292c960d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101337700/101337601/feee815a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101340000/101337700/101337601/b8632634.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the serenity of Welaka at Sportsman's Bluff, a 3-bedroom retreat perched on a peaceful bluff. Unwind on the large back deck, enjoy modern amenities like WiFi and washer/dryer or spend your days fishing from your private floating dock. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! Discover the beauty of Welaka from this 3-bedroom, 2 bath, home. Nestled atop a serene bluff, this welcoming property offers a fantastic retreat for guests. Sleeping accommodations include a king, queen, and full bed, along with a sleeper sofa. It also features modern amenities such as WiFi, washer/dryer, dishwasher, grill, fire pit, large back deck, and lots of parking. In addition, the house offers a private floating dock where you can tie up to a 28 ft boat after a beautiful day fishing or enjoying the water. Please note, access to the dock requires walking up and down approximately 36 stairs (see photo of bluff).  Whether you’re exploring the nearby attractions or simply relaxing on the bluff, we’re happy to assist you with any questions before or during your stay a Sportsman’s Bluff. ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102580000/102578300/102578242/ca1cf1d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### ST. JOHN'S RIVER HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE Welaka - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=102578242&PinnedHotelID=102578242&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/37000000/36930000/36921200/36921115/7ade7dc9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront property! Welaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 92 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=36921115&PinnedHotelID=36921115&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27170000/27168000/27167916/97a33adc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great Place for a Fishing Excursion or a Tranquil, Relaxing Getaway! Welaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 94 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=27167916&PinnedHotelID=27167916&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19890000/19882600/19882568/52fa33dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal on St Johns River Welaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 187 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=19882568&PinnedHotelID=19882568&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23720000/23711200/23711160/w1290h1720x0y538-6331cf54.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront,new dock;relax& fun:sleeps six,two full baths. Allow one sm - med dog Satsuma - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 38 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=23711160&PinnedHotelID=23711160&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74430000/74428600/74428545/3a40d515.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 1930's house only a few blocks from the St. Johns River! Welaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 79 reviews £159 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=74428545&PinnedHotelID=74428545&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74770000/74769500/74769461/f32fb97c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Newly Remodeled Close to Fishing and Restaurants Welaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 18 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=74769461&PinnedHotelID=74769461&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95820000/95818200/95818182/c932a1cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quiet sunsets next to the river. Bring your fishing poles the bass are biting! Welaka - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=95818182&PinnedHotelID=95818182&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108410000/108404800/108404795/5665b58d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront, Private Boat Dock, Paddle board, Near Springs Welaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 3 reviews £243 includes taxes & fees 5 Oct - 6 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-05&endDate=2025-10-06&selected=108404795&PinnedHotelID=108404795&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76420000/76410100/76410016/a3c24642.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### St Johns Riverfront Updated Spacious Home Welaka - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 28 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-18&endDate=2025-10-19&selected=76410016&PinnedHotelID=76410016&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 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 ### 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 fire extinguisher 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 ## About the area Welaka is home to Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away!. Ravine Gardens State Park and Palatka Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium and Willard Hazen Ball Park. [Visit our Welaka travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Welaka.dx3000431962) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=29.487629,-81.67322&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wd_sDrxnqN%3FQ%3FS%3FO%40Q%3FQ%40Q%40Q%40Q%40Q%40QBQBQ%40OBQBQBQBODQBODQDQBODOFODODQFMDQFOFMFQFMFOFMHMFOHMHMHMHMHMHMHMJKHMJKJKHKJKJKJKJILKJIJILIJKLGLIJGLILILELGLGLGLGNELELGNELENCLENCLENCNALCNCNCN%3FLCNAN%3FNANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%3FN%40NBN%3FLBNBNBL%40NBNDLBNDLBLDNDLFNDLDLFLFLFLFLDLHLHLFJHLFLJJHJHLHJJJHJJJJJJJJHJJJHLJJHLHLHLJLFLHLHLFNHLFLFNFLFPFLFNFPDLFPDNDNDNDNDPBPDNBPBNBPBPBPBN%40PBP%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%40P%3FP%3FN%40R%3FP%3FPAP%3FN%3FRAPAPANAPARAPCNAPCPCPCNCPCPCNEPCNEPEPELEPENGNENGNGNGNGNGNGLGLINGLILINGLKLIJILILKJILKJIJKJKLKJKHKHKJMJKFKJMHMHKFMHMFMHMFMFMDMFMFMFODMDODMDMBODMDOBOBMBO%40ODM%40O%40O%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FO%3FOAOAOAMAOAOAOEMAOCOCMCOEMEOCMEOEMEMEOGMGMGMEMGMGMIMGKIMGMIKIMKKGKKMKKIKIKKKMIKKKKKIMKKIMIMIKIMIMIOIMGMIMGOGMGOGOGOGOEOGOEOEOGQEMCQEOEQCQEOCQCQCOCQAQCQCOAQASAQAOAQ%3FQAS%3FO%3FQ%3FQ&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DFs26xlOeyJEiU6vfkwxGWJrg9Q=) Welaka, FL ### What's nearby - Welaka Town Hall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles - Welaka Spring - 1 min drive - 0.7 miles - Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles - Mud Spring - 11 min drive - 3.6 miles - Dunns Creek State Park - 15 min drive - 8.0 miles ### Getting around - Palatka Station - 21 min drive - St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 58 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive - ‪Lexi’s Of Welaka - ‬14 min walk - ‪Mema's Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive - ‪Long’s Log Cabin Bar & Package Store - ‬16 min walk - ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sportsman's Bluff sits high above a deepwater canal with the river minutes away!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naples-Hotels-Hyatt-Regency-Coconut-Point-Resort-Spa.h792025.Hotel-Information) > > [Streamline Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Daytona-Beach-Hotels-Streamline-Hotel.h17491689.Hotel-Information) > > [The Breakers Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palm-Beach-Hotels-The-Breakers-Palm-Beach.h8479.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Grand Key - Key West](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-West-Hotels-DoubleTree-Resort-By-Hilton-Grand-Key-Key-West.h470834.Hotel-Information) > > [New tiny house available in the country on a 5 acre motocross track MX](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Myakka-City-Hotels-New-Tiny-House-Available-In-The-Country-On-A-5-Acre-Motocross-Track-MX.h35668895.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Hilton-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h12537.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton Inn Key Largo Manatee Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-Largo-Hotels-Hampton-Inn-Key-Largo-Manatee-Bay.h5731.Hotel-Information) > > [Ocean Pointe Suites at Key Largo](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tavernier-Hotels-Ocean-Pointe-Suites-At-Key-Largo.h5502.Hotel-Information) > > [The Resort at Longboat Key Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-The-Resort-At-Longboat-Key-Club.h27542.Hotel-Information) > > [Windsor Island Luxury | Home in Windsor Island Resort, Private Pool, Arcade](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Davenport-Hotels-Windsor-Island-Luxury-NEW-Home-In-Windsor-Island-Resort.h60809096.Hotel-Information) > > [Inn On The Lakes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sebring-Hotels-Inn-On-The-Lakes.h2717560.Hotel-Information) > > [Margaritaville Beach House Key West](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-West-Hotels-Margaritaville-Beach-House-Key-West.h48713884.Hotel-Information) > > [Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Fort-Myers-Hotels-Pink-Shell-Beach-Resort-And-Marina.h15603.Hotel-Information) > > [Solterra Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Solterra-Resort.h18526478.Hotel-Information) > > [Atlantic Bay Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tavernier-Hotels-Atlantic-Bay-Resort.h2841625.Hotel-Information) > > [Balmoral Resort Florida](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Haines-City-Hotels-Balmoral-Resort-Florida.h19447044.Hotel-Information) > > [Shorewalk Vacation Villas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-Shorewalk-Vacation-Villas.h13316.Hotel-Information) > > [Stunning 6 Bedroom Villa on Solterra Resort - pool overlooking conservation area](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orlando-Hotels-Stunning-6-Bedroom-Villa-In-Solterra-Resort-Lazy-River-Now-Open.h25169903.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palm-Beach-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Resort-Palm-Beach.h20271.Hotel-Information) > > [Holiday Inn Key Largo by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-Largo-Hotels-Holiday-Inn-Key-Largo.h7230.Hotel-Information) > > [Tranquility Bay Beachfront Hotel and Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marathon-Hotels-Tranquility-Bay-Beachfront-Hotel-And-Resort.h117099.Hotel-Information) > > [Rod And Gun Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Naples-Hotels-Rod-And-Gun-Club.h13279263.Hotel-Information) > > [Sea Club I Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-Sea-Club-I-Beach-Resort.h8109251.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Points by Sheraton Cocoa Beach](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-Four-Points-By-Sheraton-Cocoa-Beach.h1210926.Hotel-Information) > > [La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Cocoa Beach Oceanfront](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cocoa-Beach-Hotels-La-Quinta-Inn-Suites-By-Wyndham-Cocoa-Beach-Oceanfront.h894002.Hotel-Information) > > [Hyatt Place Titusville / Kennedy Space Center](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Titusville-Hotels-Hyatt-Place-Titusville-Space-Center.h44354265.Hotel-Information) > > [Baker's Cay Resort Key Largo, Curio Collection by Hilton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Key-Largo-Hotels-Bakers-Cay-Resort-Key-Largo.h14042.Hotel-Information) > > [Dockside Inn & Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Vero-Beach-Hotels-Dockside-Inn-Resort.h1837964.Hotel-Information) > > [Tortuga Inn Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sarasota-Hotels-Tortuga-Inn-Beach-Resort.h1054101.Hotel-Information) > > [Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marathon-Hotels-Isla-Bella-Beach-Resort-Spa.h24101706.Hotel-Information)