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Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 692 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Welaka, FL
  • Welaka Spring
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Welaka Town Hall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Dunns Creek State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida

Welcome to Moonlite Retreat, You're waterfront entrance to all Florida outdoors. Moonlite Retreat is located in the waterfront community of Sportsman Harbor within the quaint Town of Welaka. Centrally located along the St. Johns River, Moonlite Retreat is 100 yards from the main channel and 500 yards from Welaka Spring.

Come sip a cup of coffee and watch the sunrise over your private boathouse from the comfort of your private screen porch. Then leave from your boathouse and explore all the St. Johns River has to offer. Welaka is a golf cart friendly community and a perk of renting is your very own golf cart to get around town or enjoy a meal at one of the local bars/restaurants..

* Pleasure boating to explore this 300 mile long river.
* World class bass fishing which has been numerous stops on the Bass Master Elite and FLW Tours.
* Several springs within short boat ride to cool off on those hot summer days.
* Waterfront restaurants
* Marina's (Fuel/Bait)

Days the family may want to do something different, Moonlite Retreat is within 50 minutes of both St. Augustine and Daytona Beach. Experience world class beaches, shops and outlet malls, the speedway and a Bass Pro shop.

Amenities Include:
*Fully updated 2 Bedroom, 2 baths with a queen sleeper sofa to accommodate 6 adults.
*Parking for Vehicles and/or boat trailers (additional parking available if needed)
*Gas grill and covered grilling area
*Large attached screen porch to enjoy the days or nights without bugs.
*Dock includes outdoor dining, fish cleaning station and mooring for a 2nd boat.
*Covered boathouse w/4k lift to keep your boat clean and dry during your stay.
*WIFI with Basic Cable
*Firepit with chairs
*Golf Cart
* Unlimited ice for your coolers to keep your beverages or catch fresh

Whether you are here to fish, nature watch or just enjoy your family, Moonlite Retreat is your private space located in a safe, secure and private subdivision. So bring your boat, golf cart, friends or family and come enjoy all the St. Johns River and Welaka have to offer.



Property manager

Lynn Hammond
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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
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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

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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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Welaka

Welaka is home to this mobile home. Ocala National Forest and Dunns Creek State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium and Willard Hazen Ball Park. Lake Broward Park and Ravine Gardens State Park are also worth visiting.
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Welaka, FL

What's nearby

  • Welaka Spring - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Welaka Town Hall - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • 40 Acre Park - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Dunns Creek State Park - 15 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 54 min drive - 39.6 km

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Log Cabin Bar & Package - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪River Pub Italian Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hermits Cove Community Club - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mema's Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Moonlite Retreat- Waterfront home in Welaka, Florida located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Boat days

Had fun with friends and place was nice and clean. 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Great house, great Host!

Stayed and used the boat dock for a few nights, everything was perfect and host was very friendly and fast to respond! Thank you we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jene G.

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

Awesome Retreat

It was like a brand new home and we actually thought we were the first to stay in it. Absolutely lovely and everything we needed was there. If we come back this way again we will surely look to book here again.Cheers, the Gilchrist family
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Winter fishing tro

Located close to lots of great fishing on the river and nearby lakes. Clean and comfortable. Will book again
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Business Owner

The place was clean, more than well stocked with supplies and had every pot, pan, and utensils one could wish for. The hosts were over accomidating and so nice. Best VRBO experience yet. We will return at a later date.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

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

St. John’s canal retreat

Nice, clean, quiet and a good neighborhood. I recommend this location. We didn’t fish but this would be excellent for a fishing trip on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

Comfortable Get-Away

This rental provided everything we needed to enjoy a comfortable stay. The rental was very clean with fresh decor. Coffee on the screened porch in the mornings and listening to the evening sounds at night added to the relaxed vibe. We appreciated having a golf cart to use and took advantage of it to explore the neighborhood. Our hosts were very responsive. Free ice and use of their cast net when we forgot ours speaks of southern hospitality at its best!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee M.

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

Amazing!

We loved our stay at Moonlite! Its a very charming little home in a quite little neighborhood. Our favorite parts was the accessible golf cart to ride around Welaka and the access to the water! We will definitely be coming back again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon J.

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

Beautiful

Great house and host!! Loved it
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

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

Moonlite Retreat

Lynn and Glenn are the perfect Host. The property is sparkling clean and the cutest in Sportsman Harbor! We loved how it's decorated, and all the touches Lynn and Glenn have added! Sitting on the porch catching up with old friends when it cools down is priceless. The dock and sink for cleaning fish is priceless! Hopefully we'll be back soon. Having the golf cart available is a great.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

FRANK L.

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

Enjoying the St Johns River

Property on a canal on the St Johns River. Has a nice boat house and cleaning station if you're fishing. Wonderful community and nice neighbors. Owners had property set up with all your needs. Wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

Getaway Paradise

Moonlite Retreat was a great place to stay. Had everything we needed and more. Would recommend and hope to stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

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

Guys fishing trip

The property was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee F.

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

Perfect Retreat!

This is The Best vrbo we have ever stayed in! It was spotlessly clean and inviting. Bed, living room, and screened porch furniture were all very comfortable (this has not been the case in our other experiences when we had to spend our time at the kitchen table because the other furniture was so ghastly!) All the amenities a visitor could ask for -- truly. Good example: not only was there the ever-popular Keurig, but also, for us old folks, a Mr. Coffee was available. The hosts had thought of everything to make our stay relaxing and enjoyable. No holes in the screened in porch to let varmints in, no inoperable outlets or lights, a steady supply of hot water. Even a splatter cover for use in the microwave (we have always had to use the one we carry with us!) Hosts are nearby and very attentive to any needs. The only negative was the tv option: we don't watch much tv except before bed, and the available channels were sparse--no game show or old television show channels to wind down. Since we were mainly out on the water or playing cards/games, this was not really much more than an inconvenience at bedtime. Otherwise, the Moonlite Retreat is the perfect vacation spot for this couple, and we hope to be back soon! Canal is easy to maneuver; the dock easily accessible, and has actual working lights, power source, and running water! Again, not common. You can see (and enjoy) all the attention paid to the maintenance of this property. Many Kudos to the hosts!!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Great Place to Stay

Very good location and the unit was very well kept up. Would recommend this property to others.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy m.

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

Fishing Trip

We used this for a fishing trip and it was perfect!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

Weekend getaway

Wife and I enjoyed a lazy long weekend here. Perfect place for that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley P.

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

Perfectly cozy

We loved the property and the level of thoughtfulness for guests was greatly appreciated!! We will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marci T.

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

Labor Day/Birthday weekend

Awesome awesome awesome. Glenn & Lynn we’re on point. Place was amazing. The free ice definitely came in handy and having them right down the road was definitely a plus. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra T.

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

Visiting

The place was in perfect condition. They have done a great job on redoing the place. Great location for what we were doing. We will stay there again thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Lynn Hammond

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests