Suwannee River Retreat

Old Town, Florida
$238 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 10

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home located on the historic Suwannee River. Get away from it all. Easy access to Fanning Springs (1.5 miles up river) and Manatee Springs (7 miles down river). Bring a boat, or two 2-person kayaks available for use. Great views from the deck and dock that overhangs the river. Very peaceful.

Most people that know the Suwannee River feel that the home's location is fantastic, and the best of all the options. The river in this area is very large and grand, especially compared to up river where it can be quite narrow and crowded. It's size makes it great for skiing, tubing, and boating, and dealing with other boaters isn't really an issue. It is far enough up river (about 32 miles by boat) that you don't have the biting yellow flies of the coast, but close enough to boat down to the coast and back for fishing, or spending the day on your own private secluded island beach. The area has very little development as well, so you get the real sense of being in old world Florida. It truly is a unique, wonderful experience.

Please note: cell service may be limited. We have wi-fi with Starlink. There is no cable TV, however, we do have ROKU TV's. You are welcome to log into your streaming services, but, please be sure to log out when you leave the home so other guests can't use your services. This property is quite rustic and remote, and is a great way to get away from it all. However, there is limited access to cellular phone service. Please understand the nature of your get away before booking.

Master bedroom with king bed, guest bedroom with king bed, and kids room with two bunk beds each with trundles. Easily sleeps 10.

One of the more common questions we get is regarding docking a boat at the property. You have a few options with regards to keeping a boat on the Suwannee River (flow of the river and boat wakes are a problem). Approximately 1/2 mile down the road from our rental house is a public boat ramp which is not very busy, and easy to launch/retrieve your boat. That is the preferred method and would take less than 30 mins.

Leaving the boat in the water with the current and other boaters creating wakes is possible, but not optimal. One option would be to tie the boat to the dock which is cantilevered over the river and anchor the aft section in the river (might require swimming to shore unless you are creative). There is room to keep a boat, trailer and vehicle at the property.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    1 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 2000 Sq Ft (186 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Ecotours Nearby Fishing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    5 Stairs To Reach Property Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Note From Host: Absolutely No Smoking. Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 10

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Review Review

  • Bernie B.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2026

    Stayed Jan 6, 2026

    Great host. Beautiful location.

  • Marla W.

    Submitted Jan 10, 2026

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    Location on the river

  • Kathryn M.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2026

    Stayed Dec 31, 2025

    We thoroughly enjoyed this cabin and all the surrounding nature. Very spacious in all rooms, kitchen had everything you needed, beds super comfortable, hot clean showers and fast wifi, though not needed much. The lot is gorgeous sitting right on the Suwannee, lots of mature trees, tons of seating for deck, fire pit and endless views from the large dock. Enjoyed watching sunrise from master bedroom and sipping coffee with the fog rolling over the river. The full moon and clear night was spectacular. Thank you for hosting us and all the welcoming recommendations!Only suggestion, could use some sharper knives to prep food. Other than that, it was perfect. Thanks again!

  • Shelley L.

    Submitted Dec 29, 2025

    Stayed Dec 7, 2025

    This place is a hidden gem. Awesome location and was 100% ready for us! Unfortunately it rained the diration of our stay, however we wnjoyed ourselves immensley. Will definitely come back to take advantage of the kayaks and the river.

  • Thomas C.

    Submitted Nov 29, 2025

    Stayed Nov 25, 2025

    The location was nice but the condition of the house was not! The floors were sooo dirty that we had to keep our socks on to keep our feet from getting black. The water heater needs regulating. To take a shower the water was either ICE cold or SCALDING hot!! One of the adults got burned so the children were not allowed to use the shower. The same for the kitchen faucet. We found numerous dirty glasses, and utensils as well as dirty placemats and potholders. The chair cushions for the porch were in need of washing, the firepit was sooo overflowing with ash left from previous guests that we had to shovel some aside to enjoy our own fire. All of the windows were dirty which took away from the view of the beautiful river. No weather stripping at the front door which allowed cold air to pour in. All in all, we were there for a family Thanksgiving and were left quite disappointed with this VRBO. It is in need of some serious cleaning. We would not return to this property again.

  • Fred J.

    Submitted Oct 28, 2025

    Stayed Oct 24, 2025

    Nice location. Great time

  • Anne M.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2025

    Stayed Sep 22, 2025

    the rental property was beautiful. the river dock was outstanding. unfortunately my eldest dog could not do the stairs so i had to stay elsewhere during that time. my son stayed with my other dog. he enjoyed the stay but there were loose dogs that intermittently came on the property making it difficult to just sit out with our dog. it was pretty and the host was great but if i had noticed the stairs in the picture i would not have rented it

  • Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 18, 2025

    The property is just as listed. Kitchen has everything needed. Beds are comfortable. Outdoors is just as listed. We really enjoyed sitting out on the deck. Our son lives in the area and we will definitely stay again!

  • Elizabeth M.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    Great view of river and lots of space in the home. Drive in was a little tight hor our boat but we made it work. Nice location for hopping on the river and spring hopping. Extremely well stocked kitchen supplies.

  • Randy C.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    Very peaceful and wonderful stay.

  • Claire R.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2025

    Stayed May 16, 2025

    Wonderful with communication! I have stayed here before (unfortunately, missed the last trip), and I have nothing but positive feedback!

  • James N.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 5, 2025

    Great spot. Clean and bigger than expected.

  • Rosa P.

    Submitted Apr 30, 2025

    Stayed Apr 25, 2025

    This house was great. The bedrooms were huge, kitchen was great. The outdoor area was wonderful with different sitting areas. Great place to relax.

  • Lynn M.

    Submitted Apr 14, 2025

    Stayed Apr 7, 2025

    Great week. The floors were dusty could have been mopped before we came that is the only reason I gave cleanliness a 4. I would definitely come back. It was very easy to speak to the host and they responded very quickly. Everything was as listed and in the pics. We had an amazing time.

  • Heidi T.

    Submitted Apr 3, 2025

    Stayed Mar 31, 2025

    This home has comfortable couches and beds. There is plenty of living room seating for a huge crowd. There is an additional couch not shown in the photos. There are plenty of spices and kitchen tools if you plan to cook. There are two refrigerator/freezers. The seating area around the fire pit and on the dock are very relaxing. The river is gorgeous! There is a rooster next door that crows ALL day long. He does quiet when it is very dark outside. You can barely hear him when inside the house. The photos show carpeted floors. There is no carpet in the house. It is all tile or wood floors. The neighbor's dogs usually came to visit as we opened or closed the gate. They did not come close. They were not threatening at all.

  • Ashley S.

    Submitted Apr 1, 2025

    Stayed Mar 23, 2025

    This place was perfect for us. We needed close access to the river and it did not disappoint. We enjoyed fishing and cruising and just relaxing in general, in a beautiful river environment. Betthan expected.we be back.

  • Ashley B.

    Submitted Mar 24, 2025

    Stayed Mar 14, 2025

    We have stayed here for a few years, every year during Suwanee River Fair. It's always clean, and easy to communicate with owner. I highly recommend this property.

  • Michelle B.

    Submitted Feb 28, 2025

    Stayed Feb 20, 2025

    Absolute gem of a vacation home! Comfy beds and furniture, everything we needed in the kitchen, private location, wifi worked great (didn't seem slow to me even though in a remote rural area), excellent communication from owners. Looking forward to a future stay!

  • Anna F.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2024

    Stayed Dec 24, 2024

    Our stay was wonderful! The house is spacious with a well stocked kitchen, views of the river even through the kitchen windows, huge fireplace, cozy chairs on the river dock, warm central heat and an easy check in process. The only thing that would have made this place better is if there was a fenced in yard , otherwise it was perfect. I highly recommend this place!

  • Jodi H.

    Submitted Dec 1, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    Enjoyable stay for 2 families with kids and dogs. Enjoyed the time spent on the dock by the river, fire pit at night and kids were able to fish on the dock. House was cozy and comfortable.

  • Christine J.

    Submitted Nov 27, 2024

    Stayed Nov 22, 2024

    Such a beautiful property! We enjoyed sitting on the deck gazing at the Suwannee. It was perfect weather for a fire which we also enjoyed immensely. Will definitely come again.

  • Jenifer P.

    Submitted Nov 10, 2024

    Stayed Nov 7, 2024

    We have stayed at Cheryl‘s properties numerous times. Everything is always on point. It’s a fantastic location. The property is stunning, and the view is breathtaking.

  • Phuc A.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2024

    Stayed Oct 8, 2024

    This property and host were absolutely great! We will hopefully get a chance to book here again soon and enjoy all there is to see & so in the area!

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$238+
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