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Ichetucknee Springs/Ginnie Springs/Santa Fe River at the Hideaway Cottage

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Walk along the winding boardwalk through the shaded woods, ascending to a higher platform via the wooden steps.
Situated in a wooded area, this cabin features a front porch and a covered outdoor seating area.
Step onto the inviting porch, flanked by lush greenery, and enter through the charming white door.
Cozy kitchen area with dining table for four, featuring a refrigerator, stove, and window with blinds.
Four framed paintings adorn the walls, complemented by a blue chair and a tall floor lamp.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 2480 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ichetucknee Springs/Ginnie Springs/Santa Fe River at the Hideaway Cottage

Stay seven night or more for a 10% discount on your entire stay! The Hideaway Cottage is located on the banks of the Santa Fe River, surrounded by hundreds of natural fresh water springs, off of SR 138, then on approximately 2 miles of lime rock country roads, between Fort White and Branford, Florida on a beautiful wooded 3 acre lot (adjacent to Owners home and 3 acre lot) with a winding boardwalk to the riverdeck and floating dock on the Santa Fe River. Enjoy sitting around the fire-pit in the evenings, on the cottage deck, or the floating dock, while watching wildlife; including deer, turkeys, hawks, rabbits, raccoons, otters, manatees, beaver, and other wildlife near the cottage.

Just minutes up river from the cottage; is the mouth of the beautiful, crystal clear, Ichetucknee River, Gilchrist Blue State Park, Ginnie Springs and the Hwy 47 public boat ramp. Down-river just minutes are three very popular boat camps/boat ramps on the Santa Fe River; SR 129 Bridge public boat ramp, Sandy Point Private boat ramp, and Ella Ray's private boat ramp, where many amateur and professional anglers put in the river then head just a few miles downstream to the Suwannee.

If you are a Gator Fan and interested in attending UF Gators games the cottage is approximately 45 minutes away from the stadium, enjoy a special retreat at the Hideaway Cottage on the Gator football weekends. Autumn is a perfect time of year to enjoy the Springs and the Rivers.

The cottage is 12 miles from the well know diving capital of Branford, Florida on the beautiful Suwannee River. Alachua, Columbia, Gilchrist, and Suwannee counties boast of all the beautiful clear blue-green springs that emerge from the limestone karst throughout the area. Free diving, cave diving, and snorkling in our springs are a popular year round activity. This is truly a diver's paradise!

Several beautiful Florida State Parks are just a short drive of the Hideaway Cottage; Ichetucknee Springs State Park/North and South entrances, Gilchrist Blue State Park, Ginnie Springs Park, O'Leno State Park, & River Rise State Park. Many local county parks feature natural springs in the area. Also there numberous biking trails in the area, paved and natural located within miles of us for the cyclists.

We also have one of the only natural waterparks in North Florida, Bob's waterpark on the Suwannee River near Branford, Florida

The historic towns of Fort White, (13 miles) and High Springs, (19 miles) are on HWY 27 to the east of the cottage. The Ichetucknee Springs State Park is just a few minutes north of us. Kayakers, paddle boarders, canoeist, tubers, snorkelers and divers enjoy this section of the Santa Fe where small boats and fishermen abound. Many private natural game hunting camps populate the area for the avid hunter.

The cottage sleeps 2 comfortably, in the studio space, with one Queen bed, a full size, fold out Clack Clak sofa and a fold away cot. Cooking is easy in a fully equipped kitchen containing a coffeepot, microwave, electric stove, oven, and refrigerator in an open dining area with a table and 4 chairs. Total square feet of the cottage indoors is 450 sf.

A ROKU TV, DVD player and WIFI are available. Enjoy the wide front deck area morning and night nestled into the edges of the natural woods teaming with humming birds, butterflies, owls, deer and wild turkeys.

Be sure to check out the excellent restaurants and live entertainment that are near the cottage and also located in Lake City, Branford, High Springs, Trenton, and Bell, all of these towns are within a short diving distance of the cottage.

Property manager

Mike and Laura Null

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking anywhere on the property.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 480 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Note from host: Must be 18 years or older.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Ichetucknee Springs/santa Fe River Comfortable Hideaway Cottage
Ichetucknee Springs/santa Fe River Comfortable Hideaway Branford
Ichetucknee Springs/santa Fe River Comfortable Hideaway
Ichetucknee Springs/santa Fe River Comfortable Hideaway Cottage
Ichetucknee Springs/santa Fe River Comfortable Hideaway Branford
Ichetucknee Springs/santa Fe River Comfortable Hideaway Cottage
Ichetucknee Springs/santa Fe River Comfortable Hideaway Branford
Ichetucknee Springs/santa Fe River Comfortable Hideaway

About the neighborhood

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Branford, FL

What's nearby

  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 18 min drive - 5.5 miles
  • Santa Fe River-Hartzog Conservation Easement - 28 min drive - 11.4 miles
  • Suwannee River - 34 min drive - 18.1 miles
  • Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 48 min drive - 23.3 miles
  • Ginnie Spring - 49 min drive - 22.9 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Reds Tavern Ft White - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Suwannee River Cove Restaurant - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Colleen's Restaurant At Sandy Point - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪C J's Santa Fe Saloon - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sandy Point - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ichetucknee Springs/Ginnie Springs/Santa Fe River at the Hideaway Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ichetucknee Springs/Ginnie Springs/Santa Fe River at the Hideaway Cottage?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ichetucknee Springs/Ginnie Springs/Santa Fe River at the Hideaway Cottage?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Ichetucknee Springs/Ginnie Springs/Santa Fe River at the Hideaway Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Santa Fe River-Hartzog Conservation Easement and 1.9 mi (3 km) from Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area. Sampson Lake and Suwannee River are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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