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Beautifully restored home with river views & private dock!

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Aerial view
Exterior
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8246 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Palatka, FL
  • Palatka Welcome Center
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Ravine Gardens State Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Bronson-Mulholland House
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Beautifully restored home with river views & private dock!

River Vistas has it all! A meticulously restored, lavishly updated architectural gem with unobstructed views of the St. John’s River, it sits on a row of stately homes that front the river at the eastern edge of Palataka’s South Historic District. Enjoy your morning coffee on the porch or down by your private dock, while the sun glistens on the water. Bring your boat? Put into the river on the public boat ramp & tie up at our dock. Kayak? Paddle board? Fish? Enjoy your easy access to the water! River Vistas is also just a short 30 minute drive from St. Augustine Beach!

The home is flooded with natural light in every room. Looking at the incomparable river views, bathed in natural light, you are vacationing just sitting in a living room chair or swinging in the porch swing.

You have unlimited dining options. Do you want to spend your vacation not doing more than turning on the coffee machine? You have many fine dining options available, with some of the best a short stroll from River Vistas. Do you want to unleash your inner master chef? The six-burner gas stove, top of the line refrigerator, full complement of cooking pans and utensils, unlimited counter space give you the perfect environment to dazzle your family with your culinary achievements! The open plan makes it easy to serve, with plenty of room for all at the dining table.

Walk through the historic district or stroll along the river at nearby Riverside Park. Enjoy nature at Ravine Gardens, within easy walking distance of River Vistas. Bring your pet! The back door has a dog door into the fenced yard.

Guests have access to the whole home, including the private dock!

Things to know:

- Age Restrictions: the registering guest must be at least 25 years of age and will be held responsible for all parties and/or guests of this reservation. The individual making this reservation must be 25 years old, must be present at check in, and must remain for the entire length of the reservation. We will approve via photo ID. Thank you for understanding!

- This property is dog friendly. We will allow 1 pet and it must be approved prior to booking. We will need to know breed and weight before approval. Thank you for understanding!

- Please note, we only supply starter packs despite your length of stay.
There is to be no smoking or vaping inside and/or outside of this home. If we find evidence of smoking/vaping, you will be charged.

AGE RESTRICTIONS: The registering guest must be at least 25 years of age and will be held responsible for all parties and/or guests of this reservation. The individual making this reservation must be 25 years old, must be present at check in, and must remain for the entire length of the reservation. Thank you for understanding!

Property manager

Beth Swaggerty
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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

About the area

Palatka

Located in Palatka, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Ravine Gardens State Park and Rice Creek Conservation Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium and Lake Broward Park.
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Palatka, FL

What's nearby

  • Palatka Welcome Center - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ravine Gardens State Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Bronson-Mulholland House - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Palatka Municipal Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Putnam Community Medical Center - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 15 min walk
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Krystal - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Corky Bell's Seafood at Gator Landing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Hoot Owl Farm House - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is March & April Spring Break Specials! Book today! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at March & April Spring Break Specials! Book today!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at March & April Spring Break Specials! Book today!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is March & April Spring Break Specials! Book today! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Palatka Welcome Center, Ravine Gardens State Park and Bronson-Mulholland House. Palatka Municipal Golf Course is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) away. Palatka Station is 15 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

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

Osceola getaway

Everything about this place was amazing except for the last day and check out. I had spoken to a lady, i apologize i cannot remember her name, but she allowed our group an early check in and late check out, due to no reservations prior to or after. We left our things at the residence and returned by 11:30 AM or 12 noon to leave. Everything was already packed we just needed to change clothes and load up. The owner's brother had already been to the house with all of our belongings and started his clean out process. When we returned to check out is when we found this out. He abruptly pulled in moments after we arrived and was not the nicest fella. He was very pushy to get us out even after we told him we were approved for a late check out by 2PM. He then left the prooerty very hastily and sped off. Mind you his truck is not the most sound pleasing. Aside from that, this place is AWESOME!!! Definitely recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen F.

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

Beautiful home and location

The house has been renovated and is beautiful and comfortable. The kitchen is super well-equipped. Beds, pillows etc all comfortable. A few issues- the automatic lock didn’t work after letting us in, the garbage sat at the curb from Tuesday when we arrived until the pickup on Friday. The upholstered furniture has seen better days. I was afraid to sit on the two easy chairs. The mudroom where the laundry is is filthy. The management was very responsive and these issues were minor but I wanted to explain the 4s.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holley W.

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

HW

Best location in Palatka. Front porch sitting with cocktails overlooking the St. Johns. We will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Southside Baptist C.

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

Very Pleased

Very nice and accommodating
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

A Great Location and View!

We had a wonderful time and the front porch view is phenomenal. Fishing from the dock was not fruitful but everyone had fun. It is an old house but very lovely. There are a few recommendations I'd make to owners/ property mgr but nothing that would prevent us from rerenting. Note, the front door sticks and 1st floor wood is warped, severely in some cases, which could hender an elderly person. Kitchen and bathrooms are very modern, which is nice. People left lots of spices, rice, coffee, tea, etc. It would be nice to have labels on remotes and light switches. It's a great location spot as you are 30- 2 hrs from a lot of tourist spots. It is a small, up and coming town, with some great breweries, wineries, bars and restaurants within walking distance, as well as Ravine Fardens just a few blocks away us from re-renting; front door stocks
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shrita K.

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

Waterfront Wonder on the River

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful property on the St. John’s River. The home is very spacious with nice amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Fishing trip

We had a great time and enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana O.

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

Clean home, great location

Peaceful location, huge home, plenty of room for everyone, check in process was super easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful home in the perfect location for fishing and relaxing by the water! We also enjoyed our time on the front porch talking with the neighbors and learning tons of history on the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jinger O.

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

Wedding Party

It was wonderful to have a place so peaceful and cozy to sit around and reminisce with family we haven’t seen in a long time. Very clean and so easy to just sit back and relax. Loved the sunrise from the dock!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Palatka Downtown and on the River

Great house in a great location. The house was roomy and beautifully decorated / outfitted. We had 4 adults and had plenty of room to enjoy the premises. Great views of the river and early morning sunrises. Secure parking in the back and a fenced back yard. It was a short walk to dinner downtown and to the parks along the river in Palatka.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacie L.

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

Amazing River View

This was absolutely the perfect place for our family to have enough room to sleep as well as entertain family and friends who lives in town. It also has many places for the kids to hang out, play games or even sit in solitude. The views of the river from both the porch and front window were picture perfect. We will absolutely stay here on our next trip to Palatka.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

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

A family celebration

Spacious, clean and beautiful home that our family enjoyed to celebrate our granddaughter's first birthday and my son's wedding the following day at Ever after farms ( easy 23 minute drive) communication with host was great, and grocery shopping , plus more just 3 miles away. Highy recommend this gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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