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A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds!

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Two Stall Dock View with Boat Lifts 10x24 each.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8218.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Astor, FL
  • Astor Recreation Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • De Leon Springs State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs 1

1 King Bed

Upstairs 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds!

Sleeps 6 comfortably with 3 king beds. Additional two couches for additional guests. My Grandfather bought this property in 1966 from the mayor of Daytona Beach. It was two lots with a two bedroom wooden home and a cinder block garage. In 2007 my father demolished the old home and built a beautiful two story river home, it is located 30 miles from Daytona Beach and 90 miles from Orlando. Dual stall covered boat lift for boats. One slip is available, additional slip is $50 per day. A great getaway for peace and quiet. Wet a hook or take a nice tranquil boat ride. The home is strictly a vacation home with never a permanent resident. It is very pristine and still looks brand new. 30 and 50amp camper hookup in the driveway. Additional $100 per day to hookup. All vacationers have been very impressed, commenting that my amateur photos do not do justice! Service is my main concern, I want to exceed all vacationers expectations!
Great attractions to enjoy:
World's Most Famous Beach(Daytona Beach)
10 miles from Volusia Speedway
30 miles from Daytona Speedway
Daytona 500
Coke 400
Bike Week
Biketoberfest
Kennedy Space Center
Disney World
Universal Studious
Animal Kingdom
Sea World.
20 min boat ride to Silver Glenn Springs

Property manager

David Carter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
Non-negotiable, owner has severe pet allergies.
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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
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Astor

Located in Ormonds Jungle Den Camp Sites, a neighbourhood in Astor, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Stetson Mansion, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ocala National Forest and De Leon Springs State Park. With jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Astor, FL

What's nearby

  • Astor Recreation Park - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • De Leon Springs State Park - 15 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 18 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Lake George - 25 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Stetson University - 26 min drive - 32.5 km

Getting around

  • DeLand Station - 30 min drive
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pierson Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Essex Seafood Two - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Steel Around Forest Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds! located?

Located in Ormonds Jungle Den Camp Sites, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Ocala National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake George and De Leon Springs State Park. Juniper Springs Recreation Area and Silver Glen Springs Recreation are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 163 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Fishing getaway in Astor.

My brothers and I stayed at this home for a fishing getaway and it was absolutely perfect. The home is located directly on the St John’s River with access to great fishing. It has a covered boat dock and lift. The house was extremely nice and comes equipped with everything you need. The home owner was proactive with the questions we had, he always responded quickly and was very polite. The entire experience was great, look no further, this is the house. We will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

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

Fishing trip

The house was great. Also had a really nice dock to set and enjoy the sunt sets.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Area

Absolutely loved location and home site.......having said that, the property advertised sleeps 8 but when we got there we realized there were only 3 beds, no sleeper sofa.....two seniors were not comfortable having to sleep on a couch and on floor......Water location was great and home very spacious.....would go there again if we only have six people......
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kenny k.

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

Great place!!!!

Great place to stay!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

Another Great Visit to Astor FL

This is our 4th or 5th stay at this VRBO property located on the shores of the St John's River. Spacious, well maintained and extremely comfortable. The boat dock and lift are the high points if fishing is your primary activity. We caught catfish, crappie, bass, blue gill, shiners, warmouth and of course an occasional gar using live minnows off the dock. Great place to stay if you want to relax in a small fishing village and enjoy the sunshine.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

H.J. B.

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

Race vacation

House was awesome ,location is excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex C.

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

Great place

Great location great house and dock. Host was very friendly and easy to deal with. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth W.

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

Werts and Winn Fishing Outing

Great!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Great place!

Very smooth ck in/out process, great property, lots of room, and owned by good people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

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

Beautiful place

Had a great time and a very beautiful place on the river. The house is very nice and beautiful. Has a very nice dock and fish cleaning station and made it a great experience and trip. Thanks.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

3rd Stay Here

Love this home right on the river. This area has so many recreational opportunities. Many state and federal parks that offer kayaking, fishing, hiking and picnicking. We also set a couple of days aside to just fish off the dock at the home. Highly recommended rental. A beautiful home for a very reasonable price. Thanks to our host David. Cheers!
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Debby didn’t care!

We love this house along the River. Hurricane Debby stayed far enough away that we had a rainy day or two, but the rain on the water was lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Awesome river place!!

We had a great time at the Astor house! Will definitely be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

kimberly A.

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

just needed the poach cleaned bikes needed to be operational…

very beautiful clean inside !!! needed soap and paper towels … but a beautiful time !!!!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elliot P.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Spacious home with plenty of room to spread out. Spent most of our time out on the water and enjoying the dock. Cooking options and music on the dock were great. Having the ability to use the boat lift was a huge plus especially with being on the main channel. Communication with the owner was great as he responded almost immediately with any and all questions. Overall great stay and would definitely book again! Thanks for having us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

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

This could become an annual “thing”

Our family has been coming to fish in this area for a few years now, and finding this house to stay in was a treasure. Everything we needed was right on the property! After putting our boat in the water we never had to remove it again until we were headed home that is to the boat slip. Our fish were cleaned at the cleaning station on the docks and quickly put away for freezing. Each afternoon we either relaxed while overlooking the river on the dock or the back porch. The house was roomy enough for my family of 4 and the grandparents to congregate when we wanted and separate when we wanted! I can’t say one bad thing about Dave or the home his family is willing to share with world. He even led us in the right direction for meals away from the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis K.

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

Nice Property - Awesome River

Nice property. Got to fish the St Johns and we caught several species, including one nice bass. Quiet neighborhood, except for bridge noise. AC worked great once I figured it out. TV setup was complex and hard to manage - probably need to update to just a smart tv. Also lots of bees at the dock to be addressed. Highly recommended place to stay on the river!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie M.

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

Wonderful and Relaxing

Always a wonderful and relaxing stay! The house if very comfortable and well stocked. The shaded screened porch and yard makes for a very relaxing outside experience, including the hammock! The dock is wonderful as well with shaded swings and furniture.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

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

Spring getaway to Florida

There were 5 adults, trailered 3 bikes for bike week. Location was centrally located to places that we were interested in visiting - friends in Leesburg, Bike week in Daytona area and the surrounding area was great for riding. Drifters was close by and served great food, looking forward to when Tiki bar is open. Accommodations were above expectations, very relaxing, always looked forward to being there at the end of the day. Our host Dave was available if we needed anything, super nice guy.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful house and surrounding area! Would recommend this place to family and friends! Hope to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris, Navarre, FL

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

Third Stay at Property

We had another awesome 8 nights at this property. Fishing was productive and really relaxing. The accommodations were outstanding as always. Dave is a great host and we are looking forward to our next visit. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Great as always

This was our group’s third year here. It’s always perfect for our needs. David is a wonderfully responsive host. When having issues with the heat (it was cold in Florida—what the heck?), he showed up and immediately remedied the situation. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Nice getaway

We’ve rented this property a number of times… usually with two other couples. This trip was a weekend fishing getaway with the hubby. As always, we had a great stay. Perfect setup… right on the river so you’re on the water in minutes. House is always clean and has everything you need. We’re coming back next month with friends to do it all again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Great Value and Fun Place

A big beautiful house right on the St. Johns River at a great value is hard to beat. So many fun things to do in this area too. We do set aside an entire day for fishing off the dock where we caught plenty of fish. This was our second stay here and we look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

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

River House

House was well maintained and clean. Very nice accommodating owner. Would rent the house again in the future. We enjoyed our time on the river and in the nearby springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by David Carter

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Why they chose this property

Old house was removed and new vacation house built in 2005. Very impressive new house with all the modern amenities.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful Quiet Tranquil Setting. However, very close to all the action in Daytona or Orlando.

Languages:

English

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