Family reunion retreat on beautiful 5800 acre Lake Sante Fe, Sleeps 22

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9.4

Exceptional

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Keystone Heights, FL

Santa Fe Lake1 min walk
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)31 min drive
University of Florida37 min drive
Gainesville Raceway39 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

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 Etoniah Creek State Forest. 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
Gold Head Branch State Park - 15 min drive
University of Florida - 37 min drive
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 39 min drive
Gainesville Raceway - 39 min drive

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

‪Florida Cracker Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬22 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬23 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 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. Shands Starke Regional Medical Center and Lake Rowell are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

3 June 2024

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

Perfect

The perfect family vacation home in an idyllic setting.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

24 May 2024

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

Great Place Great Times

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 !

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

21 May 2024

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

Perfect

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 !

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Alexus R.

8 May 2024

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

Great family stay

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!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna R.

13 Mar 2024

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

Family Reunion

We have stayed here at the Lake House at least 4 or 5 times. We have always enjoyed every minute.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty B.

1 Jan 2024

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

Ringing in 2024 with family!!!

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....

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig H., LUTZ

6 Nov 2023

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

Fabulous getaway

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!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip M.

24 Sept 2023

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

Fun long weekend

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darwyn B., Jacksonville, Florida

29 June 2023

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

Always great

This has been our 4th or 5th time staying here. Absolutely fantastic and we will be back next year

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela Y.

8 May 2023

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

Amazing graduation and family reunion location

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!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Chris B.

15 Mar 2023

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

Family lake retreat

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.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amar N.

30 Dec 2022

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

Perfect location

It was wonderful location on lake with big deck and big yard. Plenty of games for kids and very responsive host. Would come back again

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

27 Oct 2022

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

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

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H., Concord, CA

16 Oct 2022

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

Gators v LSU

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randolph M.

6 Aug 2022

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

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi G.

24 July 2022

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

Gorgeous home

Our family had the best time at the Lakehouse and it was very accommodating for our large group. We will definitely be staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darwyn B., Jacksonville, Florida

17 July 2022

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

Alwas the best

The best location and the best accommodations. Everything was great. Looking forward to next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dave B., Charlotte, NC

3 May 2022

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

Great stay - beautiful yard and lake!

Loved this property. Nobody wanted to leave. The location is rural - very quiet & peaceful. We had large gatherings so sitting around the dock & gathering in the large living spaces was fantastic. Everyone had room and sleeping arrangements were plentiful.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joanna R.

14 Mar 2022

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

Gatornationals Family Reunion

This is our 5th year staying at the Lake House. We have a new generation of our children joining us now. The host is very quick at responding to any questions we have. We always are counting the days our next year vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

John D.

21 Feb 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Beautiful view

The house was nice but not worth the price. House could have been cleaner. Beds are not very comfortable. Had to replace light bulbs, which was not a major deal in comparison to dealing with the plumbing issues. From day one, one load of laundry and 4 showers in, we couldn’t flush toilets and standing water in the guest shower. We only had 12 adults and 2 kids. The property and view of the lake was beautiful! Will not stay again due to plumbing.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike D.

4 Feb 2022

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

Great location!

We had a large group (15) that gathered for cooking, fishing and fun! This was the perfect place for us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

The K.

27 Dec 2021

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

Cumbo Christmas 2021

Amazing house this was a perfect place to have our family Christmas we had 20 people with plenty of room. Beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The dock was awesome as well fishing off the dock was great entertainment. Spending time with the family and making memories at the Lake House was totally worth it.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick H., Charlotte, NC, USA

17 Dec 2021

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

Great place for large group

This was a great house for a large gathering. Plenty of bedrooms. Everything was clean and comfortable. The owners son could not have been more helpful in getting the TV to work. It was a beautiful spot on the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd S.

25 Nov 2021

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

Gator game

Happy with stay. Place is perfect for large groups. Would definitely stay there again. The garbage policy is inconvenient.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Betty B.

7 Oct 2021

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

Family time

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...

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

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.