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Beautiful 2 Story Home, w/Lift to 2nd Floor Balcony, on St Johns River Sleeps 10

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balcony
balcony - outdoor  lift/elevator
backyard patio with firepit
master bedroom ground floor with adjustable king bed
master bedroom dresser

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10165.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Welaka, FL
  • Welaka Spring
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Welaka Town Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dunns Creek State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 2 Story Home, w/Lift to 2nd Floor Balcony, on St Johns River Sleeps 10

Located in the historic town of Welaka, in Putnam County, FL... this beautiful 2 story home, with many recent upgrades and all new furnishings, is located directly on the St Johns River. Bring your boat and explore the many places on the river like Lake George, Salt Springs, Silver Glen Springs, Turkey Island, Dunns Creek & more. A true fisherman's paradise and great family retreat! The house is about a half mile from the Town of Welaka's public boat ramp. So bring your own boat and use the covered boat slip equipped with a boat lift.

For those with mobility issues walking up and down stairs, we have installed an outdoor lift that will take you to the 2nd story of the house, instead of having to take the stairs. In addition to using the lift to take yourself to the 2nd floor, it can also be used to send up your groceries, luggage and take food up and down to the grills!

On the 2nd floor you will find the open concept kitchen, living room & dinning room, 2 bedrooms & 1 full bathroom with vanity, tub/shower combo. Large Glass windows and sliding glass doors allows for plenty of natural light and great views of the river! The sliding glass doors open up to the covered balcony with loveseat & 2 patio chairs, as well as a 4 person dining table.

The living room has a large screen smart TV with DirecTV (including HBO, Showtime, Starz and Cinemax movie channels), dvd player with movies, puzzles & board games, leather sofa sleeper (queen size) and 2 leather power recliners. The dining room has a large dining table. The kitchen is fully stocked with all the pots, pans, dishes, utensils & small appliances you could ever need! The pantry also has an array of spices you are welcome to use. There is a side by side refrigerator with ice and water in the door, a dishwasher, garbage disposal, & glass top stove with oven and microwave.

The 1st bedroom upstairs has 2 sets of bunkbeds. And the other bedroom has a queen size bed. In the closets there are a few extra indoor folding chairs with comfy cushions and foot rests, should you need additional seating. There are also 2 queen size blow up mattresses, if additional beds are needed. Plenty of linens & towels are provided.

The whole bottom floor of the house is the Master Suite, with a split king adjustable bed, perfect for watching TV or reading in bed! There is also a sitting area with a leather sofa sleeper (queen size), leather recliner & large walk in closet. There is a large screen smart TV with DirecTV. The Master Bathroom has a beautiful vanity, soaking tub and separate glass enclosed shower and a window that overlooks the river! The bottom floor has it's own A/C unit separate from the upstairs unit. Large glass sliding doors open to the covered patio overlooking the St Johns River.

The laundry room is also located on the bottom flooor. There is a front load washer and dryer.

In the backyard overlooking the river you will find 2 docks, with electric, lights, water, a large fish cleaning station, and crab traps for you to use. Fish right from the dock, there are plenty of rod holders. If you bring your own boat, we have 1 covered boat slip with a boat lift you can use.

In the backyard there is also a large uncovered patio with a firepit, charcoal BBQ grill, dinning table and several umbrellas. On the covered patio there is a gas BBQ Grill, along with 2 bars with 4 bar chairs, ceiling fans & outside shower (perfect for showering off after a day of boating & swimming!)

In the garage you will find a weight bench with weights. Exercise bike, ping pong table & a corn hole set. There is plenty of parking in the large driveway for 4 vehicles and 1 boat trailer, or 3 vehicles and 2 boat trailers, you get the picture!

There are many restaurants nearby, like Shrimp R Us, Anderson's Lodge (they have the best burgers and wings!), Lexi's Cafe, Renegades On The River, Bobby G's River Pub Italian Grille (yummy pizza, and they deliver to the house!) & more. Grocery stores & shopping are located in nearby towns of Crescent City (20 mins) and Palatka (25-30 mins). Also it's worth noting that Kroger will deliver groceries right to the house! Go to www.kroger.com for more info on their grocery delivery services.

With beautiful sunsets and so much wild life to see, you will leave all your worries behind!

Property manager

Charlotte Prine
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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
Don't let children play on or operate the lift.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Clean up dog waste in yard. Sorry no cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
DO NOT LET YOUR CHILDREN OPERATE OR PLAY ON THE LIFT.
Do not pour any used cooking oils or grease down the garbage disposal, sinks or toilets.
Smoking is NOT allowed inside the house. Please only smoke outside.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Welaka

Located in Welaka, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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 Ocala National Forest and Dunns Creek State Park. Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium and Willard Hazen Ball Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Welaka, FL

What's nearby

  • Welaka Spring - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Welaka Town Hall - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • 40 Acre Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Dunns Creek State Park - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 54 min drive - 39.4 km

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 26 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Log Cabin Bar & Package - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪River Pub Italian Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mema's Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pomona Park Pizza - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 2 Story Home, w/Lift to 2nd Floor Balcony, on St Johns River Sleeps 10 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful 2 Story Home, w/Lift to 2nd Floor Balcony, on St Johns River Sleeps 10?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 2 Story Home, w/Lift to 2nd Floor Balcony, on St Johns River Sleeps 10?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 2 Story Home, w/Lift to 2nd Floor Balcony, on St Johns River Sleeps 10 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Welaka Spring, Welaka Town Hall and Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium. 40 Acre Park and Ocala National Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eli B.

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

Great Property

Great place to stay for bigger group with docking space and river overlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vernon W.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gail N.

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

Fun Family Weekend

2nd time at this property !Gorgeous Riverfront View ! Everything we needed was there.Great communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Perfect place

Could not have picked a better place for our fishing trip. Everything was perfect for our needs. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennifer q.

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

Beautiful property

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudette S.

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

Gorgeous HOME

Home is beautiful and views of the St. John's River are spectacular. We had an amazing time and enjoyed our Thanksgiving day meal just relaxing and enjoying the River. Must say that the Direct TV package matched our own and it was top notch so that was a surprise and a plus. Would highly recommend this home to anyone who is looking for a beautiful and comfortable home away from home. And we had our 2 fur babies with us and they had a wonderful time too.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lew D.

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

Good fun and great stay

Great for fishing and shrimping
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth W.

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

Annual Fishing Trip

We stayed this past week to fish on St. John’s River. The house was perfect and accommodated us perfectly. The dock with the fish cleaning station was a major plus for us! We will definitely be booking for our trip in 2025.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Stayed and went fishing and cooked out
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Wife's Birthday

Family celebrating Mom's Birthday, Everyone loved the view of the river and the owl that visited the dock one night. Quiet area, great overall
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shayna B.

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

GREAT PLACE, GREAT VIEWS!

We hope to return! If you're looking for a place to stay on the river in Welaka, don't hesitate to book. Owner interactions were great. House has everything you could need. The neighbor 5 or 6 houses down, has a large ice machine outside and encourages everyone to help theirselves. Neighbors were super friendly and loved to say hello. We were able to bring our dogs and without any crazy extra fees. The house is just feet from the dock, with a boatlift we could use. The views of the river and sunset were perfect, even from in the house. The house has 2 separete living areas. Downstairs is handicap friendly and with a lift to the upstairs. Having the separete areas was great, as we weren't in each other's hair :) Really a great place for my husband and I, our kids, and my parents.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Fishing trip

House was excellent very clean my husband and friends we’re visiting for a fishing trip we would stay again everything was convenient thanks for sharing your home
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin V.

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

Beautiful!

This house is beautiful and spacious. You can fish right off the dock or bring a boat, as you have your own personal boat slip. The owners really thought of everything. It’s the perfect place to stay to do some fishing, relaxing, sit on the balcony and just enjoy the water or sitting by the fire and making s’mores at night. We enjoyed our stay and hope to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Great getaway

The house is just as described in the listing. When we arrived the house was clean, odor free and had all the amenities needed for our stay. The neighborhood is very quiet with a relaxing feel. The house appears to be newly remodeled. The dock and boat lift was a nice addition. We highly recommend this home if you're looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway on the water. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

KIM S.

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

Biker friends

Quite abd good loxation
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail N.

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

Traditional Fun Family Getaway

We have always taken the 4 Grandkids away, somewhere close by ) to have fun & create memories . This began when they were little, In place of more stuff /Christmas Gifts that they would never remember ~~ Now they are teens & 20's & they still love playing games together , fishing , building fires ,talking about family memories , laughing etc. We plan to carry on the family tradition as long as we can & they want to :) FAMILY IS FOREVER This was our first time at this home & location & we all LOVED it !! Perfect & Beautiful place ! They want to go back next year ~ YAY!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

Great getaway

Relaxing time with family. Enjoyed the views, fishing and the fire pit. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Alaqua Boys Fall 2023 Fishing Trip

Wow, what a view in the morning having coffee on the top porch. I can only speak for the bottom bed but it was absolutely great. This house has it all. We are looking forward to renting it again in the spring for our next fishing trip. We all loved it , thanks for letting us stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Galen F., Mariaville, Maine

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

Awesome Place

Family gathered for our son's wedding. Everything was described in the listing. Charolet provided great communication. We will stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

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

50th Birthday

Great house. Tons of amenities. We brought way to much stuff. It was an absolute blast. Killed the crabs and shrimp. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly P.

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

Just relax and enjoy the peace and quiet

The house was just beautiful on the inside, so many little touches that alot of people dont think about. Friday night we were even able to look over the upstairs balcony and watch a space launch from kennedy space center. We caught crabs right off the deck every single day. My family has been coming to florida for about 8 years and hands down this is the most peaceful location weve stayed at. Also the neighbor Mr. Jack makes the whole house 10 times better. He is such a nice man. We will miss the house and Mr. Jack while we are back home! Location is nice as we went to marineland, kennedy space center, the beach and the springs and we were never more than about 2 hours from everything and without the traffic of being that close! If youre on the fence about renting, go ahead and jump you WONT REGRET IT!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johnny G.

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

Relaxing River Vacation

We enjoyed the week on the river exploring the springs (Salt Springs, Mud Springs and Welaka Springs) and the Across Florida Barge Canal.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET W.

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

Great Property

We went for 94th Birthday Party with Family and friends. The open concept was perfectand plenty of seating and eating space. The place was very well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

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

Wonderful property prime loct

This place is perfectly situated on the St. John’s and is conveniently located close to Lake George and some of the best springs in Florida.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cari S.

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

Wonderful stay!!!

Family vacation stay. My husband went down early with the boat and kids, when he got there he realized he left the keys at home 2 hours away and the owner was nice enough to let them get in early since he was stuck with 3 kids and a dog! There was plenty of room to park our two vehicles and two trailers. The place was very clean and super nice. Kids caught crabs and fish from the dock, and had a blast riding the golf cart around the neighborhood. Everything you would need for a stay was there. Great communication from owners and they are very friendly, we even added an extra night because we loved it so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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