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The River House

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House view from gate
Exterior
House view from back yard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 680.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Mayo, FL
  • Suwannee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

The River House

Tucked away down a quite country road, and nicely nestled along the historic Suwannee River. Come enjoy old Florida while relaxing with all the amenities. Whether you come to kayak, fish, explore the abundance of local springs, dive, hunt, birdwatch, or just sit back with a book you will find it here.

This 2 Bedroom 1 Bath house on stilts is nicely appointed to provide you a restful retreat. The 850 square foot home sits on just shy of an acre of land that opens up to 150 feet of your own private river frontage. Two little known springs directly across the river feed into the Suwannee. Launch kayaks from the private dock and you are a few paddles away. Fully equipped kitchen makes mealtime an easy option, and with two large sliding glass doors, your view of the river goes unimpeded while cooking and dining. One bedroom features a king bed, and the other offers a queen bed as well as twin bunk beds. Satellite internet helps you stay connected, and drives the TV which features apps to deliver whatever content you subscribe to (owners provide Netflix and Disney+). A large porch with rocking chairs and ceiling fans offers a view of the river while enjoying your morning coffee, and/or evening beverage of choice. Downstairs you will find plenty of space for cookouts, relaxing around the fire pit, or resting riverside on the wood deck and private floating dock. String café lights bring the nights to life, extending your outdoor space into the evening.

There are plenty of deer and wildlife; now the only thing missing is you. Come Rest and Re-Charge in old Florida along the historic and tranquil Suwannee River.

*Please note that the house is on stilts with stairs and has no elevator or lift.
For additional security there are three exterior cameras on the property. One faces the dock area, one towards the front gate, and the other the front door.

Property manager

Michael & Trang Daniel
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet time after 9:00pm.
Absolutely no parties allowed. No camping on property.
No commercial vehicles. This is a vacation rental and cannot be used for any commercial purposes or short-term contractor/worker housing

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mayo

Located in Mayo, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Suwannee County Historical Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park and Lafayette Blue Springs State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mayo, FL

What's nearby

  • Suwannee River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Perry Spring - 17 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Wes Skiles Peacock Springs State Park - 19 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Lafayette Blue Springs State Park - 25 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 40 min drive - 42.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mayo Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subs and More - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Big Al's Pizza - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sonny C's BBQ - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The River House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The River House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The River House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The River House located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Suwannee River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Perry Spring and Lafayette County Library. Veteran's Memorial Park of Mayo and Telford Spring are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Amazing property. Perfect peaceful river retreat. House is very well stocked with everything you need. Very clean and well maintained property. The four kayaks give you ability to get out on the river and explore its beauty. Will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Hosts Thought of EVERYTHING

This is the first VRBO we have all agreed that we need to come back to. Not one time did any of us say "oh, if they only had ... ". The house was very clean. The directions/instructions were spot on. The hosts were responsive and informative. It's a great location for what we wanted to do - kayaking and relaxing. The only thing we needed to supply was the groceries and the adventure. It was a 10 out of 10 mini vacay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dionysius

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Loved how secluded this property was and it being on the river! Very clean, and the beds were comfortable. Take note that this house is elevated so getting your suitcase up might be a bit of a hassle.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stop looking you have just found one of the best available

All you need to bring is your clothes! Kitchen is stocked - bathroom has products! Best of the best. Absolutely wondeef
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect river house. Second time staying.

Second time and it was just a perfect as the first. Fantastic hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxation at its best

The house was very clean. Beautiful location with a beautiful view of the river. Had a lot of fun fishing and just relaxing. The host responded very quickly to any questions from booking to checking out.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emma v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

River House

House is just as described. Vary comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Total Relaxation

Cleanest most well supplied rental I’ve been in. Private location on the river sets the scene for a relaxing atmosphere. We had a great time and highly recommend the River House.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice river getaway

Quiet relaxing, loved the hidden spring across the river. Bring groceries and eat in.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Irisbeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend GetAway

This place is exactly what we were looking for. We loved the location, very quiet and relaxing. The house was extremely clean and well organized. Plenty of springs to visit just few miles from the house. If you want a peaceful and relaxing weekend this is the place to go.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cozy home. Was relaxing to be right on the Suwannee River.

Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property

This property was exactly what I hoped it would be. It was in a beautiful location right on the river and had a very nice outdoor space. The house itself was very clean and have everything you would need. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthias K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another hidden gem

We are in love with the Suwannee river and absolutely crave cabins that sit directly on the river. This one is really special, a true hidden gem. Clean, bright with a huge backyard and a private deck on the river. Will come back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday Adventure

Great property. The views are wonderful, and the house has everything we needed and more. We went for our son's birthday to fish and let him try out kayaking. He had a blast and wants to visit here again. We highly recommend this property for your next adventure!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on the river!

This was our second summer staying at this vrbo and we loved it just as much as last summer! The house was very clean, thoughtfully appointed, full of things to entertain the whole family, and the view can’t be beat! We love that it’s right on the river and still close to several local springs and restaurants. We plan to continue the tradition again next summer and I can hardly wait!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

trista b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible home on the river!

Everything you can think of has already been provided. Peaceful, clean, family bonding. We had the very best time! I highly recommend this property! The location is perfect- right across the river from crystal clear springs without a current. The home was so clean and comfortable. The owners were gracious and accommodating. Quickly respond and made the check-in/out a breeze.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

GINGER S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Stay on the River

We really enjoyed our stay at The River House. The property is very nice and the house is very clean. We loved sitting on the dock. Very close to both Mayo and Branford. Both towns have nice restaurants. We would love to come visit again in the future. Thanks for hosting us! Todd and Ginger Stallings
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful stay on the river

We loved our time at the river house. The location was on a peaceful and quiet country road, and we enjoyed listening to the sounds of nature. We brought our own kayaks and paddled both days. The current was strong, but the scenery was beautiful and there was practically no one else on the water. The house had a lot of nice touches including lots of firewood for the fire pit, games like basketball and horseshoes and everything you need to prepare meals. I'm very happy with the property and experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

April b., bethlehem , ga

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Husbands 50th Birthday !

This place is beautiful! The owners have done a great job providing everything u could need ! The home is spotless and very comfortable! We spent most of our time on the porch watching the river flow by ! It’s very rural with lots of beautiful deer on the roads getting to the home ! We love this house and the area in general! It’s so nice to get away from the hustle and bustle !
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Will T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great stay

There is a reason this is our second visit to this property. An absolute gem of a weekend getaway. Everything you could ask for at property as well clean and inviting. Don’t let the small square footage deter you as we had a whole family and was just fine. The teenagers had an absolute blast and already asking when we will go back. All the kids have mentioned several times how perfect the property was. We will definitely be back again. Thank you for another great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Suwannee River Get away

The Suwannee River has become our favorite destination for vacation. Although it had rained and flooded the springs during our visit we had a wonderful time. We caught 3 big catfish! We played basketball, & darts. The porch is amazing for sitting and drinking coffee and watching the river. We will definitely be back. The owners were awesome with getting us to the house as the GPS took us down the wrong road. Everything was clean and I sure appreciated the creamers provided as I forgot to buy some to bring and it was a big help until I got to the store. Thank you for a wonderful stay and the use of your place!!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroll V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing, relaxing getaway!

This property was perfect for our getaway! Right on the river, beautiful views, awesome springs right across the river. We were so relaxed that our three full days there felt like we'd been on vacation for a week. The first night there, two Great Horned Owls chased each other around the yard. Second night we were treated to about 30 Swallowtail Kites landing in the trees and then leaving in mass. Once in a lifetime sighting! We are avid birders so this made our trip very special! We loved everything about it! We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our favorite family getaway and future memories

We come as often as we can and are never ready to leave. This place has become a such a tremendous part of our family memories going back and forth to the springs on the kayaks, playing cards and games inside or out, depending on the weather. Theyve provided everything you could want to enjoy an escape to a simpler, quieter way of life. Yhere is no ther place I could go and not look at my watch or the clock the entire time until we have to pack up. We know that no matter what mother nature provides, we are set with endless activities provided at this house because its ready for everything. If you want to get away from the rush of every day life and enjoy the country/river life with the comforts of AC and wifi, this place nails it every time. Its home away from home.if you forgot something, they probably have it stocked anyway. I cant say enough about how lucky we are to have found this place and thankful to the responsive and lovely family willing to share it with the rest of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely adore this property! It's incredibly peaceful, and there are two small springs located just across the river - it's like having your very own personal springs right in your backyard. These hidden gems are never busy, making it the perfect spot for a family getaway. You won't need to bring anything other than your clothes and food, as the owner has gone above and beyond to ensure that the house is well-equipped for everyone, including the kids. There are 4 kayaks on site, as well as a variety of life vests and paddles to choose from. Additionally, there's a fantastic fire pit and plenty of wood. The dock and kayak launch are both in excellent condition, making it easy to get out on the water. We can't wait to book again next year - and hopefully even sooner!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael & Trang Daniel

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We are a family of 4 and live full time in St. Petersburg, 3 hours south of the river. A few years ago we began exploring the various rivers in Florida, and fell in love with North Florida and the Suwannee River. The moment we stood on the back balcony and looked out over the Suwannee we new it was a great fit for our family.
We love coming up to the River House every couple of weeks, and have been blessed to share it and the memories with friends as well.

Why they chose this property

This part of Florida has that "Old Florida" feel of which we Floridians speak so fondly. The lazy flow of the river resonates throughout the area. Life seems to relax and slow down. The locals are friendly and polite, and the hurried pace of the city does not seem to exist here.

What makes this property unique

There are two springs across the river from the house. Both are available to the public, however the property around them is private. The spring directly across from the house is Running Spring. Then approximately 100 yards down stream from that is Cow Spring. The crystal clear cold water is especially refreshing on a hot summer day.

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