Bell, Florida
If you are looking for family fun or unique adventurous vacation then check out the Suwannee River in North Florida. A boater's paradise and well kept secret among seasoned travelers and avid boaters. Anglers love to get to the fishin' hole quickly in the NO no wake zone hundred mile long navigable river. Speed boaters zoom by in the no speed limit smooth glassy waters where you will scarcely hit the wake of another boater. Away from the coastal beach crowds the river is a welcome refreshment in the summer heat. Fed by dozens of springs the Suwannee is highly protected and undeveloped. Skiers love the glassy, uncrowded conditions.
The State of Florida owns most of the riverfront and that makes it both special and secluded from crowds. You will find few homes and very few rentals on this river because of its protected status. See the 'Real Florida' Come see what inspired Stephen Foster to write the state song 'Way Down upon the Suwannee River'. See our website for more info.
Keywords: Suwannee River, Fanning Springs, Ichetucknee springs
Driving Instructions to 1389 NW 82 Ter, Bell, FL 32619:
Get to the town of Bell via 222 (last exit in Gainesville) or via Trenton (second Gainesville exit (Hwy 26.) Either way you will be in Bell on Route 129. After you reach Bell, find the Library. It will be on your right just past the Jiffy Store which is also on the right. Directly across the street is Strickland Ave. (Rte 342), take a left and go for 3 miles. You will come to the intersection of 341. Go straight across the intersection, you will now be on a dirt road. Continue for 1.1 miles then turn right. Continue 1.5 miles then turn left, go another 0.4 mile then turn right on NE 73rd Terr, go 0.7 mile bear left, go 0.2 mile bear right at fork. Continue 0.9 mile , then take a left on NW 82nd Terr. The house is approx .25 mile down on the right. Look for the sign at the driveway, “The Roys.”
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The waterfront property was beautiful
Great river house off the beaten trail. Awesome dock with all possible dock luxuries. Spent a couple days spring hopping on the river, mostly north of the house. Had to leave early due to hurricane Idalia. Oh well, plan to come back. Bell is a charming small southern town, Akin's BBQ is well worth it, prices are good and the food is great.
The property was nice. The dock is real nice.
every thing was great
Deep in the woods, plenty of shade, quiet neighbors. The two-level, roofed floating dock is the centerpiece of this location. We spent most of our time there.
Rent this place for the screened porch and dock! That's where we spent most of our time. We watched sturgeons jumping in the river while we enjoyed morning coffee and sunset beverages on the dock. We paddleboarded on the Suwannee River in the morning and the Santa Fe River in the afternoon. This was a great location for that. The neighborhood was very quiet and we felt like we really got away from our routine.
Awesome dock. Great property. Very peaceful
Had to clean coffee maker before use. Watch for coffee grounds on the inside top of coffee maker that needs cleaning. Ceiling fans in master bed room could of use a good dusting. Thanks for towels for showers because we flew and didnt have room to pack. First time staying at a B & B . All good.
We totally enjoyed our visit. House was well equipped and clean upon arrival. Owner was responsive to questions. We highly recommend staying here
Our spring break was unseasonably cold and although it was too cold to get in the river the house and fishing dock made for great fellowship with friends and family. Fishing off the dock did not disappoint as we caught several fish and even an eel. Definitely would return here in the warmer months when we can truly enjoy the river and springs!!
We will be back. Thanks for the hospitality;)
Excellent country style get away home. We really enjoyed the dock in the back of the house. My kids had a lot of fun! A few things that must be repaired — small amount of water coming out of both bathroom sink, bbq grill not working, and oven was not working. Overall, we really enjoyed staying in the house!
Excellent, but don't waste your money on the renters insurance...its a scam and has nothing to do with the hosts.
Great private and quiet getaway.
Only a few things i felt were not accurate. There are a bout 4 miles of dirt road to get to this location and it had been raining so that was a pain. We ended up driving around in circles to find the boat ramp because there isn't enough cell service to keep 'maps' on from the house to the boat ramp. The grill would not work (propane) and we had brought food specifically for the grill so ended up having to leave the property to make other arrangements for meals. The dock is very nice! The house is dated but it was comfortable and clean.
We had an absolute blast!! As someone had previously mentioned if you are not willing to be in the woods and secluded then this is not the place for you. We absolutely enjoyed the house, the dock, and the river. We spent lots of time jumping off the dock into the river and playing with our kids. This house is centrally located to all the springs that you could possibly want to get to. Can’t wait for our next visit to the Suwanee River.
Peaceful house with gorgeous views. The only thing I was thrown off was how remote it is and little to no cell reception. The property was clean, check-in was easy and had no problems during our stay. Our hosts were very responsive. Had great family time!
Cool House awesome dock lovely location
Great location to many springs. Fantastic dock. Had a great time
A little late review, I’m not good at this but I have to say this house is not update but it has everything you need for a wonderful river relaxing vacation. It’s excluded and private. We spend the whole weekend at the Floating Deck. Just cooking out and swimming. The view is amazing! For sure we will be back!
Great location. Dock and porch were the best part. If it were not for this we would have left. The house needs updated. Beds and pillows were extremely old and flat with stains. Needs to be sprayed for bugs regularly. Had a spider crawl on us while sitting on the couch. Had a spider in the bed and also had a spider crawl across the counter while using the bathroom. (Not small ones either) The cushions on the porch had mold stains. Carpet throughout the house that makes it smell musty/dirty. 10/10 great dock 2/10 comfort of home 8/10 location
Great place, very peaceful. Awesome dock. If you have a problem with low water pressure, water that has a sulfer smell, and bugs/spiders....this is not the place for you. Maybe a Hilton is what you need. If you want a chill place to fish, swim, and just relax in a beautiful spot, then look no further. We enjoyed ourselves very much and would definitely book again if we decide to hit the Suwannee again! Highly recommend.
Had a great time perfect spot for what we were looking for
Great location on the Suwannee, centrally located along the river. The dock was fantastic! Easily were able to dock three boats there. Host were great, very helpful and accommodating. We hope to be able to rent again soon!
We where in town for a short period and needed a place to stay after a really creepy night a a local hotel. We made a great choice in this house. The house is old Florida style and we really loved the dock!!! I could of slept out there by the river it was so peaceful. Many thanks for the very last minute rental!!
Basic river home that is well located with lots of entertaining activities nearby. Beauty of God's creation surpasses the plastic of some Florida resorts. Thanks for a good time and gracious responses.
Overall the stay was awesome! We did have to restock on toilet paper, paper towels and garbage bags but they have pretty much all you need. It would have been nice to have full use of the dock buy that worked out too. Sunsets were magical and we also had a fire one night for smores. I would say the dock and view made this trip special, great screened in porch to enjoy views too
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