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Estate Home on beautiful Melrose Bay

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View from house toward Melrose Bay
Spacious screen porch overlooking Lake Santa Fe (Melrose Bay)
Master Bedroom with king bed
Property grounds
Master bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Melrose, FL
  • Santa Fe Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • University of Florida
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Gainesville Raceway
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Estate Home on beautiful Melrose Bay

Lake Santa Fe/Melrose Bay home with boat dock, walking distance to downtown Melrose and all the shops and restaurants. Close to Melrose Bay park and Lake Santa Fe Park, minutes to Gainesville and Keystone Heights. The home boasts beautiful lake views throughout, a spacious modern kitchen with all the conveniences, open and very functional floor plan, large master suite, and wonderful large screen porch and outdoor deck areas for enjoying the lake. The convenient boat dock has space for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful views of Melrose Bay and Lake Santa Fe - 6,000+ acre playground for fishing, skiing, sailing, swimming, etc at your door. . It doesn’t get any better than this! Visit melrosefl.com for more info about the historic town of Melrose. For more info about Lake Santa Fe, visit lakesantafe.org.

Property manager

Larry Bullock
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Upper bunk weight limit is 170#.
SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK - there are no lifeguards and hazards do exist. All Florida lakes contain wildlife that can be hazardous to your health.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Melrose

Located in Melrose, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Waldo Farmers Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Gold Head Branch State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Melrose, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • University of Florida - 27 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 28 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 29 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Gainesville Raceway - 29 min drive - 34.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cedar River Seafood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Howlin Wolf - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Estate Home on beautiful Melrose Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Estate Home on beautiful Melrose Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Estate Home on beautiful Melrose Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Estate Home on beautiful Melrose Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Santa Fe Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Santa Fe River and Clear Lake. Lake Galilee and Waldo Motorsports are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Annette O.

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

Our stay was a great experience, fun place for family

Swimming and wonderful view
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince N.

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

Great place for family and friens.

Have stayed twice for gator football long weekend. Can grille/cook on premises or go to a few nearby restaurants. Host is very accomodating. Highly recommend. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Great stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

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

Gator weekend

Home...great View...spectacular Blue Water Bay...1 minute away A Great Gator win!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy h.

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

Beautiful Lake Home

We highly recommend staying here! The house is beautifully decorated, has everything you would need! Wonderful view of the lake which is quiet and relaxing. The home is surrounded by flowers and a relaxing garden with sweet smelling aroma and butterfly’s. Larry is a wonderful owner. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Beautiful......As always!

our 2nd summer staying at this beautiful property. Everything was great and owner is very easy to get along with. You will love your stay here! Lisa McGurl
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll W.

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

Beautiful home

We loved everything about the property! Gorgeous home on the lake. Lots of swimming and fishing. Our host were easy to communicate with and we look forward to coming here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince N.

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

Great place to stay.

Very well appointed house, comfortable, beautiful lake view, enclosed patio and deck. As advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Lake Living

Great property on the best lake in Florida.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Wonderful!

Perfect for our family get together!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Great house, great trip

The house is modern and spacious. Kids had a great time on the dock, lake, and yard.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

Great Get Away in Melrose

We enjoyed our weekend stay in Melrose. Information about this house was accurate. It was clean, comfortable, quiet and everything worked perfectly. We were in town for a wedding and appreciated having a quiet place to sleep and spend the weekend. We highly recommend this Vrbo home. Thank you Larry.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce W.

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

UF Graduation

Property was great and the lake was better than we expected, wish we brought swim suits. Plenty of outdoor space to enjoy the view. Good for three couples as long as twin beds are good for one of them. Drive into Gainesville isn’t bad at all, straight shot.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JANICE W., Elberta Alabama

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

Beautiful Peaceful

The house is immaculate it has everything you need for your stay. Plenty of room and so very comforting and welcoming. The landscaping is all so beautifully maintained. You cannot go wrong with this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Tennessee vs Florida Football Game Weekend

We stayed at this location, just 30 minutes from University of Florida, to go to the football game. Aside from losing, the home, location and weekend were perfect. Home had everything we needed. Everyone loved visiting on the pier in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina B., St. Augustine USA

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

Perfect Retreat

We escaped to the lake for Memorial Day weekend. This house was great. Incredibly clean, well stocked and had a great grassy yard and dock on the lake. It was the perfect weekend retreat with family and friends. The kids had a blast fishing, swimming, jumping off the dock, and playing in the yard. Great spot! Hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

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

Cozy, clean, comfortable, beautiful view

My husband and I stayed with our four children/teenagers. The home was immaculate and comfortable. Larry was very easy to work with and accommodating. The view of the lake is perfect. The master bedroom and bathroom are luxurious!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Jan H.

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

Just What We Needed

The lovely home looked just the way the online photos portrayed. It was extra helpful to have the spacious laundry room and garage available to use. We needed an open-floor plan for family suppers, and this property served that need well. The host was accessible and easy to communicate with. We would choose to stay at this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

BEAUTIFUL

Larry was great in all aspects of the entire rental process. He was friendly, professional and quick to respond to inquiries The property was outstanding. Everyone in our party wants the same property next year. we loved the place. Highly recommend! Lisa
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay A.

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

Beautiful lakefront property

This property is amazing! The front yard has beautiful herb and flower gardens. The house is very clean, open and updated with a wonderful kitchen and master suite. The large screened in back porch provides great views of the lake. The back deck is great for eating outside and the back yard is very large. The dock was perfect for our boat and for swimming. The access to the big lake is a quick and peaceful cruise. This was one of the best properties we have rented on VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

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

Cousin Get Together

Three couples stayed at the property. The property was very clean. Plenty of linens. We did not cook at the property but what little we did there was no lack of essentials. Beautiful view from the awesome screen porch and deck. Great dock! My only suggestion would be to have a standard bed in one of the guest rooms instead of bunk beds in both rooms. It was a little difficult for an adult to climb on the top bunk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie o., Fairmont north carolina

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

Clean clean clean!!!

Wonderful stay in Melrose! I’ve been booking on VRBO for several years. I have stayed at many locations from Florida to Kentucky and this listing was the absolute cleanest rental yet. Great quiet location on beautiful Santa Fe Lake. Husband and I went for a long anniversary weekend to “get away from it all” neighborhood was quiet, home was well stocked , grill was perfect for a quiet anniversary dinner and the dock was just a bonus, we even got a perfect little orange off the orange tree in the back yard and it was delicious ! Check in and check out was seamless ! I highly recommend this rental for anyone looking for a little peace from hustle and bustle of life . I promise if you’re looking for a clean rental take it from a clean freak this is the one ! look no further! Great job! Will definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron R.

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

Beautiful Lake View

We had a wonderful stay and we are looking forward to returning next summer and we are going to try to stay for a few long weekends as well. The house was very clean and perfectly maintained. The kitchen contained everything needed to create great meals. There were plenty of pots pans and utensils and we enjoyed eating our meals while sitting on the patio enjoying the lake view. We brought my 20 foot center console fishing boat and there was plenty of room to tie it off on the dock at the rear of the property and the boat ramp was less than 5- minutes away via our boat and 3- minutes via our truck. We left the boat in the water all week and we pulled the kids on an inflatable water tubes all week long and also went fishing nearly every evening. Truly a great family getaway! Thanks for sharing your wonderful property!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy L., Fort Lauderdale, United States

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

Great Place!

Beautiful, spacious home with a gorgeous lake view. The home was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay so much and look forward to the next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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