Charming Canalfront Retreat w/ Double Boat Slip!

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Astor Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 1,350 Sq Ft | 4 Steps for Entry

Screened-In Patio | Outdoor Dining | Cornhole

Living Room | Central A/C & Heat | DVD Player

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

9.0

Wonderful

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6125 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Astor, FL

Lake George State Forest7 min drive
Silver Glen Springs Recreation20 min drive
De Leon Springs State Park21 min drive
Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom Suite

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Enjoy the beautiful serenity of the St. Johns River and its endless outdoor recreation when you book this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Astor vacation rental. Offering all the comforts of home, a tranquil waterfront location, and a screened-in porch, this abode is ideal for those looking for a true Central Florida getaway. Not to mention, you will be centrally located for day trips to attractions like Ocala National Forest, Daytona Beach, Disney World, and more!

-- THE PROPERTY --

476 Sq Ft Screened Porch | 384 Sq Ft Double Boat Slip

Bring your boat and your family on a true central Florida retreat at this convenient waterfront home, ready to accommodate your needs!

Bedroom Suite: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds

OUTDOOR LIVING: Waterfront views, patio, patio furniture, charcoal grill (charcoal not provided)
INDOOR LIVING: 2 dining tables, flat-screen TV, DVD player, video library, books
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, blender, popcorn maker, dishware/flatware, toaster, drip coffee maker, spices, ice maker, Crockpot
GENERAL: Central heating & air conditioning, washer & dryer, linens, towels
ACCESSIBILITY: Stairs required for access (3 steps), single-story home
FAQ: No WiFi, quiet hours (after 10:00 PM), uneven floors (due to old age)
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles), boat trailer parking

-- THE LOCATION --

NATURE & WILDLIFE: Community boat ramp (2.7 miles), St. Johns River Tours (2.9 miles), Lake George State Forest (3.9 miles), Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge (17.2 miles), Ocala National Forest (18.2 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Mount Dora (32.1 miles), Daytona Speedway (36.9 miles), Daytona Beach (40.7 miles), Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens (41.0 miles), Downtown Orlando (62.0 miles), St. Augustine (65.8 miles), Universal Studios (66.8 miles), Walt Disney World (69.6 miles)
LOCAL EATS: Castaways Restaurant (1.8 miles), Sparky's Place Restaurant (2.3 miles), Williams Landing (2.9 miles), Rose Garden Family Restaurant (3.5 miles), Pizza Over Yonder (3.5 miles)
AIRPORT: Daytona Beach International Airport (38.3 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- Please do NOT throw any fish remains in the garbage
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 30 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires steps for access
- NOTE: This property serves as a remote escape and, therefore, does not include internet access
- NOTE: Swimming in the canal is prohibited, as alligators may be present
- NOTE: Please observe quiet hours after 10:00 PM
- NOTE: Due to old age, the property has uneven floors. They do not affect anyone's safety

Property manager

Evolve Vacation Rental Network

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

Paver walkway to dock with covered lift, upper deck, and additional boat parking

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Astor, FL

What's nearby

Lake George State Forest - 7 min drive
Astor Recreation Park - 8 min drive
Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 20 min drive
De Leon Springs State Park - 21 min drive
Stetson University - 32 min drive

Getting around

DeLand Station - 31 min drive
Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pierson Family Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
‪Sterling's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Subway - ‬6 min drive
‪Sparky's Place Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Essex Seafood Two - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Canalfront Retreat w/ Double Boat Slip! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Canalfront Retreat w/ Double Boat Slip!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Canalfront Retreat w/ Double Boat Slip!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Canalfront Retreat w/ Double Boat Slip! located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Ocala National Forest and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Lake George State Forest. Lake George and Juniper Springs Recreation Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 Apr 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

And Fun was had by All

We loved our location and the closeness of nature. We especially enjoyed fishing from the dock and visiting the nearby state parks. We also did short day trips to the coast to Daytona Beach and Cape Canaveral. The house itself is nicely decorated and updated. The big yard was great for the kids to exercise and play.

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

27 Feb 2024

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

Tom’s 68th

Nice set up. Was very clean and homey. Would definitely recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

chad m.

19 Feb 2024

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

Great Stay!

The house was very clean and well stocked. There was WiFi and a smart tv. The corner lot was very quiet. This was a wonderful place to stay and we could definitely stay there again!

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

22 Jan 2024

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

Enjoyed our stay and would come back again.

The property was very clean and the neighborhood was quiet. We enjoyed fishing in the canal and watching a group of turkeys move from yard to yard and fly across the canal. We brought our boat with us and it fit perfectly in the garage. Property now has a King, Queen and two twin beds. Wifi and a large screen TV but we never watched it. We were too busy relaxing. We ate dinner at Drifters. The atmosphere is nice because it’s by the river but the food was not that good. Two boat ramps were close by. Dollar General was also close by to pick up whatever items we forgot.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

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8/10 Good

John

7 July 2023

No TV service, could not watch any tv.

Place was clean and nice but no TV could not watch news of any thing.

10/10 Excellent

Darrell N.

7 Mar 2023

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

Great weekend getaway

Very clean and relaxing atmosphere

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

24 Feb 2023

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

Great house.

We were scared at first glance because the outside is green but we absolutely loved it once we got inside. We wish the fish were biting but we had fun. Boat slip broken concrete scratched are Ranger Bass boat but was easy access to the river. The garage was big enough to house both boats so we could charge the batteries back up. Also we charged them in the boat slip too. Great lighting at night in the back yard by the canal. Loved this place!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

John M.

21 Feb 2023

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

Racing

Good, clean house, but no tv service no news, weather that was the only problem.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Ricky T.

12 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Lack of entertainment

Price of the rental there should’ve been at least Internet for TV or cable

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Sandra B.

17 May 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fishing trip

Need at least another queen size bed, repair ceiling fan that doesn’t work, provide basic cable at least, provide extra box fans. Repair lights on pier and exterior lights that don’t work.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

23 Mar 2022

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

Liked the location

Good

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022

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8/10 Good

Michael

11 Feb 2022

Fishing Trip

The accommodations certainly met our groups needs. We were there on a fishing trip. Even though the fish didn’t cooperate, we had a nice stay. The house was clean and comfortable with plenty of towels. The kitchen was well equipped with all our cooking needs. We may very well stay there again if the weather cooperates.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

2 Feb 2022

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

Fishing on the St Johns River

This property is great for coming down and relaxing in the Astor, FL area. Lots to do in the area and the river is wonderful

Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

29 Nov 2021

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

No tv or wifi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

carol c.

28 June 2021

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

Everything we needed

Property was very clean and equipped with everything you could need for your stay. I only wish the bedrooms all had queen beds instead of twin beds.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M., dahlonega

15 May 2021

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

Great Weekend getaway!

This house was really nice and had all the amenities we needed for our family trip. Saw 2 Manatees right off the back canal on the first evening! Enjoyed the cul-de-sac privacy and NO traffic! I have been around Astor off and on for 40 years, and this house and locale really does the old-time charm justice. Nothing to do in Astor but ride boats and fish, but hey, that’s what life is about. Went to Daytona one day, one hour away, and very convenient ! The house was very clean and all utensils and linens supplied were very nice! Beds were comfy as was couches. No cable TV but who needs that when you are watching the Manatees! We will definitely keep this on our Florida VRBO list for future stays to this area! The grill was nice and the yard very well kept. Thanks for your attention to detail! We will return soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul V.

6 Apr 2021

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

Great location for our trip

We celebrated my wife’s 50th birthday with two close friends. We wanted a place with river access and a place to keep the boat. This house fit the bill perfectly, the in water boat house was perfect. The location on the canal right by the mouth of the river. Perfect for a get away with the boat

10/10 Excellent

Kevin R.

10 Feb 2021

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

fishing on the St. Johns River

This property had everything the was stated on the rental view. It was perfect for a fishing trip and grilling out each evening along the river. Great place to stay for any length of time.

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Kimberly R.

14 Dec 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Astor house on the canal

Great location. We saw a gator swimming up and down the canal and sunning itself near the boat dock. No WiFi or cable. Seemed like the house had been empty for a while- quite possible with the pandemic. We enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

6 Sept 2020

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

Vacation Rental

We enjoyed this Astor vacation rental, on a canal, with a covered boat slip. We were allowed to use the private community boat ramp just a short distance away. The home was very clean and well furnished. The bathrooms look recently remodeled . No cable service but we did watch several movies on the DVD player. This rental is pet friendly with a very large yard. The owners are very friendly and we will book this property again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

jeremy H.

23 Aug 2020

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

Great location

Every thing was very great only the seawall and dock need work

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Bill W.

17 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Check-in

Great spot, small inconveniences

We had the wrong code to access the property initially. Once we gained access within an hour, we were pleased by the amount of space inside. It was clean and simple. There were a few games, books, magazines. The kitchen was well-stocked with baking sheets, utensils, and two tables! A comically small television is plugged into a broken DVD player. Lots of DVD’s though. Our biggest issue was the waterfront access. The dock and surrounding area is unsafe, making boat access difficult. We had to change our plans last minute. All of that said, each guest agreed they return.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sergio P.

30 Mar 2020

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

Bike week

Great location, neighbors had great hospitality. Will definitely book here again

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

7 Mar 2020

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

Great location for fishing!

We used this rental for a short fishing trip. The location is excellent, parking is great for a vehicle, boat and trailer. Very quiet area. If you like to relax at night with a good movie take DVD's - there is a small tv but we had no signal.