*Lakefront Retreat*- Lake/Private
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Melrose
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House
8
Guests
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
Boaters paradise! Chart your own course with this tranquil Melrose getaway that’s sheltered from weather and noise by the cove and offers a paradise for water sports enthusiasts and avid fishers. Utilize the small boat ramp, 2 boat docks, and fish cleaning room for a full day of voyage and catch along the stunning banks at this 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental. Not only will you be about 3 miles from Historic Downtown Melrose but you’ll also be an easy drive to Gainsville when you venture out.
Rooms and Beds
Living Room
Room #1
single beds: 2
Room #2
queen beds: 1
Room #3
single beds: 2
Room #4
sofa beds: 1
Features and Amenities
Air Conditioning
Air Filter
Allows Children
Allows Pets
Body Soap
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Cleaning Products
Coffee
Coffee Maker
Conditioner
Contactless Checkin
Cooking Basics
Rates and Availability
Taxes and fees are additional
Reviews
Great place with a lovely view. Even though one of…
Benjamin
Great place with a lovely view. Even though one of the nights had the hurricane come through, I slept like a baby.
Perfect place to spend UF family weekend. Lots of room…
Katia
Perfect place to spend UF family weekend. Lots of room and very comfortable. A cozy and cute place to stay.
EXCELLENT HOST, EXCELLENT PLACE AND EXCELLENT LOCATION
Thomas
EXCELLENT HOST, EXCELLENT PLACE AND EXCELLENT LOCATION
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Great place with a lovely view. Even though one of…
Benjamin
Great place with a lovely view. Even though one of the nights had the hurricane come through, I slept like a baby.
Perfect place to spend UF family weekend. Lots of room…
Katia
Perfect place to spend UF family weekend. Lots of room and very comfortable. A cozy and cute place to stay.
EXCELLENT HOST, EXCELLENT PLACE AND EXCELLENT LOCATION
Thomas
EXCELLENT HOST, EXCELLENT PLACE AND EXCELLENT LOCATION
This is my family’s second time staying at this Lakehouse….
Lesia
This is my family's second time staying at this Lakehouse. The house accommodated our group of 6 quite comfortably. It's easy to access the lake from the canal right on the property. The kitchen is well stocked with appliances, utensils and cookware. The hosts made contact with us to see if there was anything we needed and encouraged us to reach out to them if we discovered anything we did need. This Lakehouse is quiant and peaceful!
Nice lake house in a quiet neighborhood.
Keith
Nice lake house in a quiet neighborhood.
We were in the area to attend my daughter’s graduation….
Rashida
We were in the area to attend my daughter’s graduation. The location was convenient to UF and the program was more than reasonable. The property was beautiful and the lake was gorgeous especially in the early morning! We will definitely stay again.
Beautiful stay
Blair
Beautiful stay
Enjoyed it
Ronnie L.
Enjoyed it
Santa fe lake
Amy T.
Had a great stay. This is a great little place for us to stay. It had plenty of parking for our trucks and trailers. The place was clean and comfortable. We will be going back again soon.
Volleyball weekend
Rachel C.
Property was beautiful and very clean. Thank you for a great stay!
Awesome Get Away
Travis W.
Andrew and Melody were amazing with their helpfulness and communication. We truly enjoyed our stay and are hoping doing it again in the future.
Property is very large and well maintained. The fenced in…
Andrew
Property is very large and well maintained. The fenced in yard was perfect for dogs. Lots of wading birds along the shoreline. Place was easy to find and was perfect for our group.
This property is huge! Gorgeous views of the water and…
Gabriele
This property is huge! Gorgeous views of the water and fenced in yard. There were a lot of big ant hills so had to be very careful walking around outside. Very quiet area. At night it is a bit spooky as there is not much light surrounding the house & needed to use my phone flashlight when going to get something out of the car. The house is very spacious, kitchen is a bit limited on counter space as some is occupied by a small dishwasher. Sadly no grill or fire pit here. No salt or pepper in the house either ): House has well water and not sure if it gets hot. One of the toilet seats was damaged and stained yellow from the hard water, an easy fix that could be easily taken care of...it seems as though this place could use a little TLC. Place seemed fairly clean but I sucked up layers of dust from under the beds with the vacuum provided. Beds were comfortable however on 2 of the mattresses we discovered bugs and ended our stay. Hosts were understanding & issued a refund
It is a great place. Had everything what we need…
Infinity Keys Property Management
It is a great place. Had everything what we need it. Definitely we will come back.
Had a fabulous stay. Andrew and Melody were very responsive…
Mark
Had a fabulous stay. Andrew and Melody were very responsive and accommodating. Definitely will choose their place should our travels bring us through there again. Highly recommend.
Andrew and Melody’s lake house was beautiful! It had everything…
Siarra
Andrew and Melody's lake house was beautiful! It had everything we needed at the time and had plenty of space for my family! It was super quiet and peaceful and we felt safe. It does get super dark outside,since you are lakeside, so be prepared for if coming in late! It was a beautiful home! My family enjoyed our stay💜
Very peaceful and quiet location. Next time i will bring…
Rebecca
Very peaceful and quiet location. Next time i will bring our kayaks! Lots of room for the whole family. Beautiful large yard!
Amazing place! Location was lovely, secluded but still had easy…
Cristy Andrea
Amazing place! Location was lovely, secluded but still had easy access to great food. Andrew and Melody are fantastically attentive hosts, who went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and happy throughout our stay. Will definitely be recommending this listing for anyone who comes through Melrose!
Our stay was amazing!! It is such a lovely home….
Terry
Our stay was amazing!! It is such a lovely home. My family had a great time and we felt very secured. Our hosts were absolutely exceptional and extremely responsive. Our issues were addressed immediately.. they were simply amazing and the location is wonderful..next time we will bring a boat and go fishing....yes we will be back! Thank you so very much.
spent 6 nights.. found the book on the microwave with…
Billie
spent 6 nights.. found the book on the microwave with instructions on almost everything I needed to know. the house was everything we needed for our visit to Florida.
It was my two of the three kids we have…
Jimmy
It was my two of the three kids we have birthdays the 12th and 14 they had a great time , we hope to come back…
Very peaceful house on the lake
Lauren
Very peaceful house on the lake
Had a great neice graduate from high school. We were…
Jim
Had a great neice graduate from high school. We were looking for a place to lay our heads between all the festivities. After arriving and seeing the beautiful setting and all the room the house had, there was a change of venue. Beautiful back drop of the pond and oak trees offered a great place for family pictures. Some did a lot of fishing, unfortunately not a lot of catching. One was caught so it wasn’t a total loss. Spent a lot of time visiting with family and friends. Would definitely book again.
If you’re not looking for peace and quiet this is not the place for you!
If you’re not looking for peace and quiet this is not the place for you!
Great stay! No issues.
Melissa
Great stay! No issues.
We loved the Lakefront Retreat. The house is clean &…
Tracy
We loved the Lakefront Retreat. The house is clean & spacious. Very welcoming. It has everything you need. We brought our boat & did some fishing. Lake Santa Fe is a beautiful lake. Our dogs loved the huge yard. It was nice and peaceful in the cove. Lots of wildlife to take it too. Melrose is a nice laid back town with some nice eateries. The Brooklyn Boys restaurant is a close drive (7miles) to Keystone Heights. Great authentic Italian food. We also drove to Hawthorne (about 20mins away) to eat at the historic restaurant The Yearling at Cross Creek. Great food, restaurant & memorabilia from the author of Cross Creek, Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. You can also visit Marjorie’s historic state park. We enjoyed our stay & hope to come back again soon. Thanks Andrew & Melody for being great host.
The house was clean and looked like the photos. The…
Shannon
The house was clean and looked like the photos. The yard is nice and perfect for wildlife watching.
Wonderful little lake house will definitely book it again!
Brittney
Wonderful little lake house will definitely book it again!
Its a beautiful stay
Joshua
Its a beautiful stay
Great stay in a quaint place in Northern Florida!
Nick
Great stay in a quaint place in Northern Florida!
Very peaceful and serene a nice place to visit.
Joshua
Very peaceful and serene a nice place to visit.
Relaxing weekend !!
Vicki I.
The scenery is beautiful! The house was clean and inviting! We all had the most relaxing weekend . We went to the micanopy festival and the location of the house was perfect distance! Definitely recommend this for a nice relaxing getaway!!!
Cozy Cottage
Maddy L.
I loved staying at this property. The neighborhood is rural and quiet. The house is cozy and clean. All amenities were just as described. Communicating with the property manager was easy and prompt. I will be traveling back to the area for future business trips and can only hope this property will be available for subsequent stays! Also, the view from the deck is gorgeous over the water! Waking up, sipping a coffee and watching the sun rise over the water was breath taking! Thank you for sharing your property. I had a wonderful time.
Fishing Getaway
Clinton P.
Relaxing week of fishing. Plenty of room to stretch out both inside and outside. Beautiful view of the water, sunrise and sunset. Would definitely stay again.
Awesome property
Paige H.
The house was perfect for us, and the yard was huge! Great location!!
Absolutely beautiful, secluded lake front retreat
Charles P.
My family and I had a great experience at this house. The home is very clean, and spacious with great amenities. The outside living amenities are just as great. The yard is entirely fenced in, which really brings peace of mind when you have your children with you. The two fishing docks also provided hours of fun, and a great variety of fish! We look forward to coming back!
Description
Boaters paradise! Chart your own course with this tranquil Melrose getaway that’s sheltered from weather and noise by the cove and offers a paradise for water sports enthusiasts and avid fishers. Utilize the small boat ramp, 2 boat docks, and fish cleaning room for a full day of voyage and catch along the stunning banks at this 3-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental. Not only will you be about 3 miles from Historic Downtown Melrose but you’ll also be an easy drive to Gainsville when you venture out.
Notes
★ COVID-19 SANITIZATION ★
Heath, safety, and wellbeing of our guests are of utmost importance to us. For this reason, we use a thorough and extensive process of cleaning after each check-out.
We charge a pet fee of $100 per reservation for 2 pets maximum.
*If you neglect to inform us ahead of time that you are bringing a pet with you than we reserve the right to either TERMINATE your stay early or charge an additional $100 on top of the original pet fee.
The following additional charges apply to late check outs/early arrivals, assuming we can offer this at all (we often can’t so please never assume this will be allowed):
1 hr or less early arrival or late departure: $50
1-2 hr early arrival/late departure: $100
2-3 hr early arrival/late departure: $200
These fees are primarily in place to highly discourage late checkouts/early arrivals since this causes our cleaning service undue stress to prep the unit prior to your or the next set of guest’s arrival. This also increases the need for them to rush/cut corners, increasing the likelihood of them not cleaning the unit to the high standard which we hold them to.
REFUND DISCLAIMER:
Please note that if a refund is issued for your booking, the processing fee of 3.9% will not be refunded. The refunded amount will be the total paid minus the 3.9% processing fee per Stripe’s return policy. This applies to direct bookings and bookings made through select booking channels. Thank you for your understanding.
● No cats allowed.
● No garage access
● You must be 21 years of age or older to book a reservation, and an individual who is 21 years of age or older must be present throughout the duration of the reservation.
● Please no eating or drinking in the bedrooms (closed water bottles are an exception). Additional cleaning fees to remove food/drink stains will apply.
● This is a smoke-free property. Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited inside the home or on the premises. Violation of this policy will result in a $200 fine to cover additional cleaning costs.
● Pick up all trash before departing. Place all garbage in an outside trash can.
● Please wash all dishes. If the dishwasher was used, please run and unload the dishwasher prior to
departure.
● Do not open the windows. This is due to the extra security measures we have installed.
●Do not overload the washer/dryer. Do not wash sandy beach items or towels in the units. Empty the dryer lint trap after EVERY USE. Additional fees will apply if units are damaged due to improper use.
● The storage room is to remain closed at all times.
● Consumables such as condiments or snacks may be left behind by previous guests if they are not empty. We try our very best to ensure that it is not expired or stale. HOWEVER, ultimately, it is up to the guests’
discretion and inspection to consume these items if they wish. The host does not take any responsibility
for the consumables.
● Please do not rearrange the furniture.
● If guests are found to have had a party without host permission which results in additional cleaning or
maintenance required, guests will be responsible for additional cleaning charges. In the unfortunate
event that neighbors are disturbed, GUESTS WILL BE ASKED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY
IMMEDIATELY.
● NO ILLEGAL ACTIVITY OR GUESTS WILL BE ASKED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY
Heath, safety, and wellbeing of our guests are of utmost importance to us. For this reason, we use a thorough and extensive process of cleaning after each check-out.
We charge a pet fee of $100 per reservation for 2 pets maximum.
*If you neglect to inform us ahead of time that you are bringing a pet with you than we reserve the right to either TERMINATE your stay early or charge an additional $100 on top of the original pet fee.
The following additional charges apply to late check outs/early arrivals, assuming we can offer this at all (we often can’t so please never assume this will be allowed):
1 hr or less early arrival or late departure: $50
1-2 hr early arrival/late departure: $100
2-3 hr early arrival/late departure: $200
These fees are primarily in place to highly discourage late checkouts/early arrivals since this causes our cleaning service undue stress to prep the unit prior to your or the next set of guest’s arrival. This also increases the need for them to rush/cut corners, increasing the likelihood of them not cleaning the unit to the high standard which we hold them to.
REFUND DISCLAIMER:
Please note that if a refund is issued for your booking, the processing fee of 3.9% will not be refunded. The refunded amount will be the total paid minus the 3.9% processing fee per Stripe’s return policy. This applies to direct bookings and bookings made through select booking channels. Thank you for your understanding.
● No cats allowed.
● No garage access
● You must be 21 years of age or older to book a reservation, and an individual who is 21 years of age or older must be present throughout the duration of the reservation.
● Please no eating or drinking in the bedrooms (closed water bottles are an exception). Additional cleaning fees to remove food/drink stains will apply.
● This is a smoke-free property. Smoking of any kind is strictly prohibited inside the home or on the premises. Violation of this policy will result in a $200 fine to cover additional cleaning costs.
● Pick up all trash before departing. Place all garbage in an outside trash can.
● Please wash all dishes. If the dishwasher was used, please run and unload the dishwasher prior to
departure.
● Do not open the windows. This is due to the extra security measures we have installed.
●Do not overload the washer/dryer. Do not wash sandy beach items or towels in the units. Empty the dryer lint trap after EVERY USE. Additional fees will apply if units are damaged due to improper use.
● The storage room is to remain closed at all times.
● Consumables such as condiments or snacks may be left behind by previous guests if they are not empty. We try our very best to ensure that it is not expired or stale. HOWEVER, ultimately, it is up to the guests’
discretion and inspection to consume these items if they wish. The host does not take any responsibility
for the consumables.
● Please do not rearrange the furniture.
● If guests are found to have had a party without host permission which results in additional cleaning or
maintenance required, guests will be responsible for additional cleaning charges. In the unfortunate
event that neighbors are disturbed, GUESTS WILL BE ASKED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY
IMMEDIATELY.
● NO ILLEGAL ACTIVITY OR GUESTS WILL BE ASKED TO VACATE THE PROPERTY IMMEDIATELY
Neighborhood
Fairfax, Jacksonville has quite a few grocery stores including Bernie's Wine Stop, Sentry Food Solutions, and Lake Shore Produce Market.
Access
Guests will have full access to the house.
Space
Wraparound Deck | Fish Cleaning Room | Ample Parking
Bedroom 1: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 boat docks, boat ramp for small boats
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, laptop friendly, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Fridge, stove & oven, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, slow cooker, coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, electric heating, washer & dryer, laundry detergent, complimentary toiletries, towels & linens, hangers, keyless entry
FAQ: 3 stairs to access, bedrooms & full baths on 1st floor, grab rails in bath, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
DIRECT LAKE ACCESS
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), RV/Trailer parking
Bedroom 1: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bunk Bed | Living Room: Sleeper Sofa
OUTDOOR LIVING: 2 boat docks, boat ramp for small boats
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, laptop friendly, ceiling fans
KITCHEN: Fridge, stove & oven, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, slow cooker, coffee maker, trash bags, paper towels
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, electric heating, washer & dryer, laundry detergent, complimentary toiletries, towels & linens, hangers, keyless entry
FAQ: 3 stairs to access, bedrooms & full baths on 1st floor, grab rails in bath, 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
DIRECT LAKE ACCESS
PARKING: Driveway (4 vehicles), RV/Trailer parking
Transit
Car or Uber.
Features and Amenities
Air Conditioning
Air Filter
Allows Children
Allows Pets
Body Soap
Carbon Monoxide Detector
Cleaning Products
Coffee
Coffee Maker
Conditioner
Contactless Checkin
Cooking Basics
Crockery Cutlery
Deck Patio
Desk
Dining Table
Dryer
Emergency Exit
Essentials
Family Friendly
Fire Extinguisher
First Aid Kit
Free Parking
Freezer
Fridge
Hangers
Heating
High Touch Surfaces Cleaning With Disinfectants
Hot Water
Internet Wifi
Kitchen
Lake
Lake Front
Lake View
Laptop Friendly
Linens
Microwave Oven
Outdoor Seating
Oven
Pots Pans
Shampoo
Shower Gel
Single Level
Smart Tv
Smoke Detector
Stove
Surveillance
Towels
TV
Washer