Come enjoy this gorgeous home on the Santa Fe River just minutes away from Ginnie Springs, Ichetucknee Springs and the Suwannee River. Sit in the water soaking up the amazing fishing or just playing in the crisp water. If you enjoy diving it doesn't get any better then this. This spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath and a outdoor heated shower, has a large open floor plan a gourmet kitchen, huge fireplace, teak wood floors throughout the house and an outdoor fire pit and plenty of seating and decks for family to make memories. The Garage is also heated and Air conditioned. 16 stairs will take you to a flat walk to the rivers edge. Our home is located less then 100 yards from the boat ramp and plenty of parking and a pavilion for very large gatherings. Sit back and watch the turkeys, deer and many birds as the river rolls by.
Property manager
Susan and Bruce Cooksey
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Branford
Located in Branford, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ginnie Spring and Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area, while High Springs Museum and High Springs Community Theater are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Branford, FL
What's nearby
Santa Fe River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Ginnie Spring - 26 min drive - 14.7 km
Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 26 min drive - 22.7 km
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 29 min drive - 15.6 km
Ichetucknee River - 33 min drive - 28.1 km
Restaurants
Subway - 21 min drive
Hungry Howies Pizza - 22 min drive
Nanny's Diner and Deli - 22 min drive
Reds Tavern Ft White - 23 min drive
Champs Chicken - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Custom Built Home steps from the Santa Fe River pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Custom Built Home steps from the Santa Fe River?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Custom Built Home steps from the Santa Fe River?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Custom Built Home steps from the Santa Fe River located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Fe River and Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area. Ichetucknee Conservation Area is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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The house is beautiful and just as described. The river is literally a few steps from the property which was wonderful. We will definitely be staying here again in the future.
Beautiful, clean house! WiFi doesn’t work well but great location to visit many local springs. Owner was very communicative. Perfect end of summer trip.
We enjoy staying at this peaceful house on the Santa Fe River. The boys enjoyed fishing and it’s not far from Ichetucknee Springs tubing. We have visited on more than one occasion. I cannot say enough nice things about the host! They are quick to respond and the amenities made our vacation enjoyable. Hope to visit again in the future.
The photos do not do this place justice. As soon as you walk in the front door you can see the river from the huge windows that stretch across the back of the house. The kitchen is well equipped and nice for cooking a meal. The place is comfortable and spacious. The swing looking out over the river was an amazing place to sip coffee and watch the sunrise light up the river fog. We will definitely book this place again.
It felt like home! Though beautiful, we easily immersed ourselves into this lake home and felt completely comfortable and relaxed! It was clean and very functional. The pictures don’t do it justice. We are already talking about coming back!
Rented the home for two days to celebrate my daughters baptism with friends and family in the area, the house was absolutely beautiful and the location was breathtaking. Will definitely be making plans to come back in the summer.
Great house, right on the Santa Fe River. Spacious with room for everyone to spread out. Fire pit for the evenings and great kitchen for meals. This house is not near any grocery stores so plan ahead. We did and enjoyed our stay. We visited Ginny, Ichetucknee and Fanning springs all close by the home. Thanks Cooksey family
amazing experience making memories with loved ones. this place is awesome, spacious, big yard. boat ramp access. couldnt have enjoyed our stay any more.
The house and property are beautiful and so peaceful. It was large enough for my kids and granddaughters to stay and very family friendly. We saw deer, otters, birds, fish, turtles, hummingbirds and even a small alligator sunning itself, on our last day. It is so close to the Springs we visited 1-2 everyday we were there. The river behind the house is so relaxing, it was high because of all the rain so we weren't really able to get in the water but fishing was great! The house had toys, games and books to keep the kids entertained but the back area was were we spent all our time.
Looking out the back window is a real treat and the view just keeps drawing you outside. The house held the six of us well. We enjoyed our meals and game time around the ample sized dinner table. Life here is good, and the numerous springs around the area are beautiful for water activities.
Wonderful property on a beautiful river! The house was fantastic for my wife and two kids. The best part was waking up and taking a walk with the many deer out front. Very quiet and away from any traffic or city noise!
House is bigger than it looks in pictures. Super clean and welcoming. River in the back yard is spectacular. Lots of shade trees so you can sit out back any time of day. Kitchen lighting could be brighter for cooking, but not horrible. And the grill needs some maintenance. Great trip. We had a blast
We stayed at the property for a girls’ weekend and a small baby shower/BBQ. The property was perfect, and we had a wonderful time swimming in the river, playing corn hike on the bank, and sitting around the fire pit. We’ll come again and bring our paddle boards for a weekend of paddling next time!
Kelly M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
About the host
Hosted by Susan and Bruce Cooksey
Bruce and I have vacationed with our family for over 14 years and had always said, "we would buy a house here one day" Once Bruce retired from the City after 37 years we decided to start looking. We absolutely love coming to the river as often as possible and we have made so many memories with our 2 sons and countless friends and family that have joined us over the years while vacationing in the area. the first home we ever rented is located about 2 miles south of our home and goes to show you, dreams so come true.
Why they chose this property
We fell in love with the single story as we have elderly parents and the floors, when you get here you will see why. The craftmanship in this home is unbelievable.
What makes this property unique
This home was built in 1972 and it was completely renovated in 2012 when all that was kept was the fireplace. It is made with rocks from the area and is absolutely stunning. The wildlife in the area is a sight to be seen. They are able to live in their own environment and always remember they were here first. The fishing in this part of the river is the best in north Florida.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests