Gainesville Area Lakefront Home (Riley Lake) CANOE JONBOAT KAYAKS Unlimited Wifi

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6103.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

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Hawthorne, FL

Orange Springs Park
‪38 min drive‬
University of Florida
‪39 min drive‬
Shands at the University of Florida
‪39 min drive‬
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Convertible bed(s)

1 Double Futon

Lower bedroom ( 1st floor)

1 King Bed

Master bedroom on upper floor

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Perfect getaway to enjoy the sunsets on the lake each night. Would be perfect for snowbirds wanting to get away from the cold and snow in the north during the winter. Private lake where fishing is great. This is a wooded area and the house sits on 1.2 acres.

Canoe and paddles are onsite. There is also a jon boat with oars.
Roast marshmallows over a camp fire and eat either on the dock or the picnic table.

Enjoy swimming, fishing, and canoeing on a beautiful, private, spring-fed lake.
Disney World or the Orlando area attractions are about a 2 hour drive. Busch Gardens and other Tampa Bay area attractions are about a 2 hour drive.
NO PETS
UNLIMITED INTERNET THOUGH VIASAT

Keywords: Secluded , perfect for water lovers or fishermen , fishing lakefront , free wifi , families family outdoor grill boating

Property manager

Greg

Languages

English, German, Russian

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Enjoy stunning lakefront sunsets from the dock, the porch or inside the house.

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Wonderful place for fishing and playing in water

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Pets = forfeiture of security deposit

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

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Hawthorne

Located in Hawthorne, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park and Rodman Reservoir reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include The Orange Shop and The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Hawthorne, FL

What's nearby

Orange Springs Park - 38 min drive - 23.7 km
University of Florida - 39 min drive - 40.1 km
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 39 min drive - 40.5 km
Shands at the University of Florida - 39 min drive - 40.4 km
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 50 min drive - 36.3 km

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dianne's Old Time Barbeque - ‬17 min drive
‪The Wrap Shack - ‬17 min drive
‪Ivie's Country Cafe - ‬36 min drive
‪Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q - ‬17 min drive
‪Dianne's Old Time Barbeque - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gainesville Area Lakefront Home (Riley Lake) CANOE JONBOAT KAYAKS Unlimited Wifi pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gainesville Area Lakefront Home (Riley Lake) CANOE JONBOAT KAYAKS Unlimited Wifi?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gainesville Area Lakefront Home (Riley Lake) CANOE JONBOAT KAYAKS Unlimited Wifi?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gainesville Area Lakefront Home (Riley Lake) CANOE JONBOAT KAYAKS Unlimited Wifi located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is 9.3 mi (15 km) from Rodman Reservoir and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from The Orange Shop. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings State Park and Orange Springs Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

10 Jan 2025

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

Great stay

Family enjoyed

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

alana s.

2 Jan 2025

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

Very relaxing

Perfect place for weekend break.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

29 Oct 2024

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

Enjoyed our Anniversary trip

This was a really fun property to stay at. It was very clean, and had everything you’d need for a comfortable stay. We had a lot of fun fishing on the lake and caught some bass, had a good time playing the pinball machine and other activities available. The property is very pretty. We really enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

25 June 2024

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

Best Place Ever

Perfect location for my family to enjoy a long weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

22 Sept 2024

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

Peaceful

Greg was fantastic to book with. Very fast responses to any and all communications. The home was very clean, well stocked and quietly situated on a picturesque lake. Pin ball, ping pong and onsite boats helped fill our day with great memories!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

15 Oct 2024

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

5⭐

While hurricane Milton threw a wrench into our plans, the host was wonderful to work with. He responded quickly to any questions and was very understanding about any changes we needed to make. I'd definitely rent this property again. The property is quiet and beautiful and had everything necessary for a relaxing weekend.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

11 Oct 2024

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

Beautiful quiet lake

Although it drizzled three out of the four days we were there, we enjoyed fishing off the dock at dawn and dusk. 8 bass and a good size crappie. A gator appeared and watched us fish for about an hour. We saw an owl land on top of the teatherball pole TWICE.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ana T.

30 Dec 2023

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

Great Lake Escape

Great property with lots of things to do no matter the weather, amenities were very well stocked. We had a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

supergat0r

8 Aug 2024

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

Little hidden paradise

My wife, two boys and I wanted a short vacation getaway close to home and this lake house was perfect. Really needed to bring nothing as it was probably the best stocked place we've ever stayed. The lake is beautiful and the kayaks and jon boat were perfect for us. The boys caught several bass right off the dock and loved playing on the second floating dock (as well as the pinball and arcade machines). Check in and communication with the owner was a breeze and we definitely plan on making this a repeat spot as it is closer to Gainesville and minutes from Hawthorne with lots of nearby amenities and fun things to do.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bruce C.

17 July 2023

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

Great time

My family and I had a lovely time at this lake house

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Gary S.

11 Oct 2023

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

Peaceful

Very Quiet! Just a nice place to take the moment and enjoy your thoughts!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lora B.

7 June 2023

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

Just as described.

This cute property was just as described. Was a great, quiet getaway spot for my family. We enjoyed our stay and would return.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

31 May 2023

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

Great secluded getaway

Great little place for quiet getaway. Everything was as listed. Would definitely recommend it for a small family. We had a blast!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

1 Jan 2023

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

Perfect Lakeside Getaway

This was a great place for us to bring my dad away from the crowds. We could eat at home and spend time on the water or hiking/biking nearby. It was all we needed and so much better than camping.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

28 Sept 2023

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay. The only issue is the dishwasher didn’t work. We plan to come again next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Brian H.

31 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

stairs and patio deck

I didn't know about the 15 or so stairs you had to take to get to the living area. The balcony had a rubber flooring that was very slippery when wet (which is very often here). We could not use it at all.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd K.

9 June 2024

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

Amazingly peaceful

Literally the most peaceful place we’ve ever been to. Exactly what we hoped for! Came to ocala for the rock the country festival, wanted to have a quiet place to unwind between shows. And this place didn’t disappoint. The lake was amazing especially since is was 97 degrees for 4 straight days. The canoes and kayaks were a huge bonus, also caught 10 good size bass. The house is so cozy, ac works fantastic, kitchen is fully stocked with everything someone can ask for. New tvs in every room not to mention the awesome video game machine and pinball..not a bad 11 year anniversary weekend. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you greg

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty W.

18 Aug 2023

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

More Memories

We had such a goodtime there.So much you can do.The adults enjoyed the pinball machine,ping pong table,teetherball...We celebrated our great granddaughter 4th birthday while there and she said it was the so fun and wants to do it again...Thank you for sharing and giving us more memories!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

john r.

7 May 2024

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

A great place for school aged children!

We came down for John to fish! Our children live in Jacksonville and came over with the grands for two days. There were all sorts of toys and activities they enjoyed. They went on a canoe ride and played tether ball and ping pong and jumped and swam in the sandy beach. I enjoyed the kayaks and felt very safe in going around the lake. We made a fire and roasted marshmallows. John and our son fished at Lake Rodman Reservoir with a guide, but also caught some big ones of the on-site dock. The kitchen was fully furnished and we all had a great time. We ate at the Wrap Shack in Hawthorne and the Blue water cafe in Melrose.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth H.

26 May 2023

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

Great area

Great area, good fish in water. Gators all over but best part of outdoors, they roam around water i dont bother them they dont bother you. Good firepit area and sunset is amazing over the water. Deer flys definitely excessively out but the owner did warn me as they were out alot more then usual.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

RITA H.

11 May 2023

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

Fantastic stay at Riley Lake house! We will be back again for a fun filled relaxing break!

We stayed at Riley Lake In early May and were lucky to watch nest of fledglings from white fuzzy babies to almost grown and ready to fly!! The young adults enjoyed all the amenities while we adult kids had a blast with pinball playoffs!! We enjoyed peaceful meals on the deck and by the lake. It is remote so need to plan ahead meals. There were great venues 30 to 45 minutes away. We were content to relax and enjoy each other!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

kevin g.

25 June 2023

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

Quite Get Away

The property owner, Greg, was fantastic and very helpful with every aspect of my stay. Quiet get away with no traffic noise, just the wonderful sound of nature. Home was kept up and very clean. However, would prefer not having to drive a ways to discard of my trash/garbage at end of my stay. First time ever having to do this at the conclusion of my vacation. If you're looking for a secluded place to "chill" and relax? This is a great spot to do it. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

KELLY N.

15 June 2023

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

Peaceful Lakeside Retreat

We had a lovely time in this lakeside retreat. All the amenities were exactly as described. The property manager Greg reached out several times to make sure we were comfortable. I think the only drawback was the sulfurous (smelly) well water, but that's normal for Florida and there's an RO system for drinking water in the kitchen. We enjoyed the tetherball and ping pong. And took out the boats everyday to paddle around this quiet lake. The pinball machines and video games went over well, especially with our 7 year old. It was a quiet, remote location that gave us the chance to disconnect and unwind. We would love to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian W.

5 Sept 2023

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

Perfect relaxing weekend!

We could not have been happier with the whole experience. We rent 4 to 6 VRBO houses each year. Greg was hands down the best owner we have ever dealt with, and we have had some good ones in the past. House was exactly as described. The old pinball machines were awesome, ping pong table and tether ball were a blast. We caught a bunch 1 to 2lb bass and a pile of nice bluegill of the dock. We did not utilize the boats at all this time, as we just chilled on the property. We are already planning dates to bring the kids to Greg’s house, we will be back soon! Greg, thank you so much for the opportunity to enjoy your property!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gail G.

19 July 2023

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

Rustic

Small place. Plastic on sitting area roof is very slippery when wet - and holds water. Stair entrance going down is a bit scary. Would be nervous with small children. Good drinking water from RO in kitchen. 3 tables and 6 chairs not shown which came in handy. Good beds. Nice showers. Nice canoe. Cheap kayaks. Sand in lake nice for about 4 ft then mucky. We brought a large brush to get the sand off the bottoms of our shoes outside. Headache and sinus issues sleeping in garage bedroom due to chemical fumes. House is clean, just the garage fumes were a problem. If you get up a lot in the night, the walk through the garage to the bathroom is very inconvenient. There are good night lights. Deer/horse flies were a slight problem. Caught lots of bream at dock. Caught several small bass in the lake fishing from the canoe. Internet very slow for just reading the news must less a 30 sec clip. Unhappy with the 40 minute drive out of our way (there and back) to the dump for trash. Trash removal should be included in the cleaning fee. On a dirt road - some bad sections. The AC is at 85 at arrival which took well into the night to cool off. Nice bean bag toss boards. Nice kitchen and microwave. Hawks, owls, squirrels. Nice view. Overall a nice stay. Dock, canoe, lake, fish, roof seating were what we enjoyed most. Price is good. You just have to be aware this is a rustic place and all that entails.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Greg

This is our future home where we will live in the winter months when we retire. We currently live in North Carolina full time.

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

This is a quiet and peaceful location that is perfect for water lovers and / or fishermen. The view overlooking the lake is beautiful.

Languages:

English, German, Russian

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Convertible bed(s)

Lower bedroom ( 1st floor)

Master bedroom on upper floor

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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