Butterfly Crossing peaceful getaway on the historic Suwannee. Fish, Boat, Relax

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8106.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Branford, FL

Suwannee River
‪1 min walk‬
Bob's River Place
‪15 min walk‬
Ginnie Spring
‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

2 Single Futons and 2 Queen Beds

Master BR

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Experience a serene waterfront getaway at our Suwannee River home, complete with a private dock perfect for fishing, boating, and water activities. Take a leisurely stroll through nature or lounge on the huge deck that offers breathtaking views of the water. Gather around the cozy fire pit with family and friends for a memorable evening under the stars. The home is conveniently located on an asphalt road, so you won't have to worry about navigating through dirt roads. Additionally, you can park your vehicle under the raised house and porch, which can accommodate vehicles up to 7' high. Inside, you'll find a clean and comfortable interior with two bedrooms and a futon in the living room that can comfortably sleep up to six guests. The home is also in close proximity to several towns that offer grocery and dining options. And if you're up for exploring the area by boat, a boat ramp is just a quarter-mile away. With easy access to all the springs in the area, whether by boat or car, this waterfront retreat is the perfect spot for a relaxing vacation.

Property manager

BigJeff Streif

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 29

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Cleaning fee is for changeover cleaning and sanitizing. Wash your dishes. Remove food you bring to the home including he frige. Trash in receptacles

Doored closet in big bedroom is "owners" closet, please don't use or disturb that.

The Suwanne River has current and rises and lowers daily. When using canoe, please wear you PFD, not provided.

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; 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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Bob's River Place and Hart Springs Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ginnie Spring and Stuarts Landing Conservation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Branford, FL

What's nearby

Suwannee River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Bob's River Place - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Hart Springs Park - 23 min drive - 20.8 km
Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 28 min drive - 32.4 km
Ginnie Spring - 30 min drive - 26.3 km

Restaurants

‪Akins Bar-B-Q & Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Burger Spot - ‬10 min drive
‪Lou's Drive Thru - ‬10 min drive
‪Yachtsea Grille - ‬19 min drive
‪Down Home Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Butterfly Crossing peaceful getaway on the historic Suwannee. Fish, Boat, Relax pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Butterfly Crossing peaceful getaway on the historic Suwannee. Fish, Boat, Relax?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Butterfly Crossing peaceful getaway on the historic Suwannee. Fish, Boat, Relax?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Butterfly Crossing peaceful getaway on the historic Suwannee. Fish, Boat, Relax located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Suwannee River and Bob's River Place. Bell Library and Sevenmile Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

2 Aug 2024

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

Great place

We loved this place. It was right on the river and we were able to fish feom the dock or go on the boat.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee Hue V.

3 Dec 2024

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

Riverside beautiful cabin

It was great and peaceful. The cabin provides everything we need, no need to worry about running out of stuff.to used around the house.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

10 Nov 2024

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

Private and peaceful

Enjoyed a weekend with a great river view. Very relaxing and homey.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

21 Apr 2025

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

East weekend with family

This is our 2nd time staying here during Easter weekend and will hopefully continue to be a tradition. My sister and I, along with our 4 boys (ages 8-14) absolutely love the peace and quiet. The home is always so clean, has everything you could need. When originally booking I mixed up the dates and was off by a day. When I requested to chage it to the dates we needed, the ower was great and responded quickly and had no problems with doing so. When we went to leave, we had a flat tire and ended up having to stay an hour or so longer after checkout and, I contacted the owner and they were very accommodating.The views are beautiful, we saw a manatee, several hawks and many other birds. Great place to stay! Hope we can do it again next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie Chris T.

28 June 2023

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

Beautiful River Romance

Beautiful property, rustic setting and responsive host! Great Stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andre B.

26 Feb 2024

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

Nice Getaway!!!

Clean, peaceful, and serene. Nice property with a nice view of the Suwannee River. The deck was very spacious and accommodating as well!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamey K.

13 Apr 2023

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

Great fishing spot

We really enjoyed our trip even though the weather wasn't great. We enjoyed the convenience of docking our boat at a relaxing location right on the river.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

18 June 2023

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

Great Family Weekend getaway!!!!!

We really enjoy our weekend at the Butterfly crossing!!! It was really comfortable! Lots of room for the family to move about. Beautiful seating and family space outside on the balcony. Beautiful view!! Everyone enjoyed the fishing on the river. Awesome memories made!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

15 Nov 2023

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

Great stay on the Suwannee

We used Butterfly Crossing as home base for. Kayak trip from Branford to Fanning Springs. It was a perfect location. The house and property were clean and comfortable and we really enjoyed sitting on the porch and dock in the evenings and in the mornings. We liked that there was an open porch but also a screen porch as well. Great stay. Thanks BigJeff!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

olive m.

23 Mar 2023

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

Great!!

Only have good things to say, thanks

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

15 Apr 2024

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

The BEST Easter weekend

My sister and her 2 kids along with myself and my two kiddos were lucky enough to enjoy good family time together over Easter weekend. We had the BEST time, the river level was up but that certainly didn't stop us from enjoying it, so dont let that detour you. It was SUPER clean, peaceful, quiet and had everything you could possibly need. My sister and I loved this home and look forward to visiting again soon.💙

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh C.

27 Apr 2023

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

Waterfront RV

Great central location to all the good springs. Boat ramp right next to store 1 mile away. Easy to find. everything was clean and worked. parking was tight with trailer but works. Nice big dock and deep water but flows fast. Great stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

30 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Absolutely loved our stay !! Old Florida on the Suwannee. Not fancy a rustic appeal and clean. We loved the view of the river and evenings around the fire pit. We docked our boat and couldn’t ask for a better host!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David P.

20 Feb 2023

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

Short Trip

The place was great. It's right on the river. To bad the river was high and we didn't have a chance to go on the huge dock. The house has huge upstairs balcony to entertain. The home is kept very clean, everything works. I've been to other properties and the ac doesn't work, problems with heating etc. Very close to the local minimart and gas station. If you have a boat, the ramp is a block away. Would recommend it again and pan to go back soon. It's better than the listing !

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Leslie H.

15 Feb 2024

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed

We found the rental to be somewhat "Tired." There were many cobwebs on the windows and stains on the carpets. The stains were covered up with small rugs and blankets, we tripped over the several times. The kitchen window was so full of cobwebs my wife decided to clean them off. The water from the tap had a very strange smell The situation on the river is beautiful, but the rental did not match.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by BigJeff Streif

Wendy and BigJeff. We love our Suwannee get-a-way. Only 2 hours from our Jacksonville home and we love the Suwannee River. We were both born and raised in Maryland, and BigJeff grew up on the Chesapeake Bay (Annapolis). Wendy is a county girl (Carroll County) and teacher. BigJeff is a real estate broker, musician, and yacht captain. We hope you enjoy Butterfly Crossing as much as we do, and we are excited to share our awesome home and location with you.

Why they chose this property

A close trip from Jax/Orlando/Tampa/South GA/Tally and it's the perfect way to take advantage of an easy way to get out of the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Love just drinking my coffee on the dock and watching or listening to the fish jump. Close to many springs by boat or car and a day trip to and back from the Gulf of Mexico. Lots of awesome scenery, fishing, water stuff, restaurants, and snorkeling. Night life close by if you want it, and there are grocery, convenience, and hardware stores nearby.

What makes this property unique

Swim from the dock. Or bring your boat and dock it right there. Extra large deck, is great for cooking out.

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Living Room 1

Master BR

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property