Family reunion retreat on beautiful 5800 acre Lake Sante Fe, Sleeps 22
Love to bass fish, water ski, swim or just enjoy fabulous sunsets? Then this recently built compound is for you. The main house has 2 master suites with a fun giant sleeping room that sleeps 12 people. The new attached guest house has 2 additional bedrooms and a separate bathroom. The 1200 sq. ft screened in wraparound porch is perfect for ping pong and other games. Great for large family reunions or Fl. Gator games. (Gainesville is 30 mins away)
Property manager
Mark Ascik
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 30
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No weddings or events permitted. Do not proceed to book if you cannot agree to these terms.
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Keystone Heights
Located in Keystone Heights, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Gold Head Branch State Park. Waldo Motorsports and Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
Keystone Heights, FL
What's nearby
Santa Fe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Waldo Motorsports - 22 min drive - 24.0 km
University of Florida - 37 min drive - 41.9 km
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 39 min drive - 42.6 km
Gainesville Raceway - 39 min drive - 43.7 km
Getting around
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 32 min drive
Restaurants
Florida Cracker Kitchen - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Wendy's - 9 min drive
Cedar River Seafood - 9 min drive
Hardee's - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Family reunion retreat on beautiful 5800 acre Lake Sante Fe, Sleeps 22 pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
Where is Family reunion retreat on beautiful 5800 acre Lake Sante Fe, Sleeps 22 located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Santa Fe Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Gold Head Branch State Park. Lake Rowell and Waldo Motorsports are also within 16 miles (25 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Property was amazing! The lake view was beautiful and plenty of space for outdoor activities especially for a bigger group. The inside was open and spacious and gives you summer camp vibes for adults. Kitchen was fully equip and we had everything we needed during our stay.
Everything about the property was great! Family had an incredible time. Host was awesome to deal with snd the dock was a perfect set up… will do again soon !
My family and I stayed here for a week full of events! The home is very spacious and provides a great space for a large group -- plenty of rooms, bathrooms, and beds; multiple refrigerators; open kitchen and living room area; and an excellent outdoor space!
Wonderful location for the family to come together and relax. The property is definitely off the beaten path, but the house and surroundings are well worth the journey!
Wonderful property for family - lots of outdoor activities, porch space, games, etc. completely wore my grandkids out they were so busy. Just a great place, very responsive owners.
The property was amazing, host ultra cool, and the entire process perfect…. Dock and house in excellent condition, super sweet screened porch and the landscaping was beautiful… plenty of room for lots of guests and privacy for everyone as well. It was a phenomenal stay and we will definitely come again !
We found this property while searching for an escape from hurricane Milton, we needed something for 21 of us to be safe and most places were already taken, to our surprise we found a lil piece of Heaven.. House was awesome, the Lake even better! But even better was the owners graciousness and generosity in our time of distress! We were truly blessed to find this home…. 🙏
This was an enjoyable stay, the place was clean, owner responded to all my questions, the place had all the equipment we needed to cook and BBQ, the view of the lake is incredible. Will come back again.
The space and location were perfect. We wanted a place on the lake that had a great dock and could accommodate our whole family to celebrate my mom’s birthday! This place checked all those boxes. Small nit picks, but should not detract from this great property. dryer didn’t work, Could have been a little cleaner. Need better boat cleats on the dock. Be nice if main bedroom had a King bed and the mattresses were a little higher quality.
We had a great time with family...several did a littke fishing off the dock and even caught a nice bass . put it back in the water...needed more cups for coffee because it was cold but we managed...just loved being with each other and ringing in 2024..thabjs for sharing the lake house with us Mark....
We loved our stay at The Lake House! The house is perfect for a large gathering and accommodated is perfectly. Everything was working and clean. Plenty of kitchen stuff to cook for a large crowd. The dock is gorgeous and in great shape. Great location to get out of the hubbub of the city and enjoy lake front quiet time. The yard is huge and there is plenty of parking. Thank you to the fabulous owners for an amazing weekend! We will definitely be back!
Over all we had a great time...few little things...soap in bathroom almost just water. In stocking feet, pretty black...But over all that surely didn't stop us from having a great time...
The property has tons of space and amazing views of the lake. The setting is spectacular and couldn't be more relaxing. Everyone in our group had their own space and the place was very well equipped.
My only suggestion would be to update the listing to reflect that a couple things we counted on were no longer there... Gas grill, Cornhole game. We left our game at home thinking we didn't need to bring it. We played other games and used the charcoal grill instead. Not a big deal. Last comment is that there isn't much comfortable seating in the living area for a property taylored for such large groups.
The lake and the view are the real gem here. Perfect setup for spending outdoor time. The host was responsive to questions/issues. Thank you Mark.
Wedding weekend, lake house stay for wedding party
We rented this house for our wedding party and it was wonderful. Plenty of room for all of us to spread out. It really was the best time ever! Thanks Mark
Lake was beautiful. Home was amazing. Cozy. Quaint. 30 min from Gainsville. This place seemed like a family loves it, cares for it, enjoys ling stays. Uber not avaliable. Make sure transportation is arranged ahead of time. I booked a 15 person van from enterprise. Worked perfectly. Months in advance. Just an fyi for future tenants. Out of town is the best place to be.
Amazing property Mark was a big help. Great place for family did a lot of skiing and fishing
The adults and kids had a great time. A lot of eating fishing and pulling knee boarders and tubes. One of the most relaxing places we have rented
Randolph M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
About the host
Hosted by Mark Ascik
We have owned this property for almost 30 years and have enjoyed ever day we have been there. We are from Alabama and North Carolina.
Why they chose this property
This house was newly constructed about 6 years ago and was built for fun and large groups who enjoy being together
What makes this property unique
We have tile floors throughout both houses which makes cleaning up easier and the very large screened in porch offers plenty of room for games and fun.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests