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Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat

Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and furnished lanai

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Consider a stay at Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat and take advantage of golfing on site, a firepit, and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and laundry facilities.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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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.

Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat

A great home for a multitude of purposes, such as wedding parties, fishing groups, family reunions, two couples vacationing together, and many more. Why do you ask? This private home is unique because it has a huge master bedroom suite and because of its location it is accessible by water to the St. Johns River, Glen Springs, Welaka Springs, water-front docking dining, fishing, boat slips, fish-cleaning station, covered boat house with outside lounge/sun/shade areas; and not to mention the space that all can enjoy comfortably inside as well.
I have a concierge on-site in the guest house to answer all your questions and remedy any problems.

Location by Boat
Location is about one thousand feet of canal travel to direct access to the St. John's River, which is about 3 minutes from the river. Then, it is 5 minutes to Welaka Springs, 10 minutes to Ocklawaha River, 30-45 minutes to Glen Springs, and 15 minutes from the riverfront dining Renegade's. There is parking for 4 boats. There is also parking for 3-4 boat trailers.

Location by Walking
Across the street is a small park to walk your pets and see a beautiful sunset over the St. John's River.

Location by Driving
Free ice at 223 Sportsman Drive, 1-minute drive.
Restaurants & Bars: "Shrimps R Us" and "Log Cabin", 3 minutes, "Renegade's" on the water. All three usually have live entertainment on weekends, 4-10 minutes on Highway 309.

Fishing
Catch fish off the dock as most people catch more fish from the dock than they catch from the boat. You can clean your fresh caught fish in the fish cleaning station equipped with a sink and running water.

Boat Slips
You can bring up to two twenty-four-foot boats to dock in your backyard.

Outside Area
There is an outside private 12'x50' waterfront dock with lots of seating and a large sunshade and dining area. The 12'x30' screened porch has two comfortable Tommy Bahama wicker chairs and a Tommy Bahama comfortable wicker couch. There is a glass dining table that seats four. The water view and easy access to the backyard and dock area make for a great social gathering.

Private Parking
The driveway can park nine cars. Trailers are allowed.

Inside the Separate Owner's Guest House Suite


Inside the Main House
16 years ago, this home was custom-built as a vacation home for a multi-millionaire, and its true quality shows. Guests are sure to enjoy a memorable vacation in this fully furnished, four-bedroom/2-bath home.

Bedrooms
The main/master bedroom has a king-sized bed, while the remaining two rooms are each furnished with queen-sized beds, dressers, chests, and nightstands and are comfortable for two people in each bedroom. The fourth bedroom has two twin beds.

Living Room
The large living room is furnished with extremely comfortable furniture. I have just replaced the couch and loveseat with ones that have four reclining seats. An excellent setting to watch a 72-inch big-screen TV with Amazon Prime and Netflix.
Board games and an assortment of reading materials are available for book exchange.

The Kitchen
The kitchen is equipped with luxury appliances, dishes, accessories, gadgets, pots, and pans that a gourmet chef could ask for. The kitchen is perfect for informal dining with a four-person breakfast bar and high-top chairs. There is a semi-formal dining room that seats eight or more when you add leaves to the table.
There is a gas and charcoal grill that will please the most particular griller.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Furnished lanai
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Golf
  • Pickleball
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Recycling
  • Solar energy
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

If you use the fish cleaning sink, you clean the fish cleaning sink and area, Do not throw fish guts in the canal, put them in the river
It is discouraged to allow pets to be left alone in house or in yard.
If you must leave a pet alone, the pet must be put in your cage or my cage which is in the laundry room, There is a radio to play music for the pet,

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside only.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

Great Fishing Located Deep Water Canal Sportsmans Harbor House
Great Fishing Located Deep Water Canal Sportsmans Harbor Welaka
Great Fishing Located Deep Water Canal Sportsmans Harbor
Great Fishing Located Deep Water Canal Sportsmans Harbor House
Great Fishing Located Deep Water Canal Sportsmans Harbor Welaka
Great Fishing Located Deep Water Canal Sportsmans Harbor House
Great Fishing Located Deep Water Canal Sportsmans Harbor Welaka
Great Fishing Located Deep Water Canal Sportsmans Harbor
Cancelation Special Nov 12 to Nov 21 50% off
Greahome with a Hugh dock good fishing on a deep water canal
Great Home With a Hugh Dock Good Fishing on a Deep Water Canal
Great Fishing Located on Deep Water Canal in Sportsmans Harbor

About the neighborhood

Map
Welaka, FL

What's nearby

  • Welaka Town Hall - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Welaka Spring - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • 40 Acre Park - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Dunns Creek State Park - 13 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Palatka Welcome Center - 40 min drive - 22.3 miles

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mema's Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Long’s Log Cabin Bar & Package Store - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lexi’s Of Welaka - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat located?

This family-friendly Welaka vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Welaka Spring and Welaka Town Hall. Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium and Ocala National Forest are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Unbeatable Waterfront Deal: Special Offers on 4BR Luxury Canal Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 188 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

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

HOME AWAY FROM HOME

best home base for fishing and hanging out I've found going on 30 something years. Really relaxing near good food good people good fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Great rental

Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Z.

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

Peaceful and So Comfotable

This is our second stay at this property and certainly won’t be our last. On site concierge is on top of everything. Beautiful home on the water. You won’t be sorry if you decide to stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

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

Shrimpcation

The place was perfect for our family. We loved our little oasis away from home. We will definitely be coming back
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dane C.

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

Amazing

Loved the place and we had a blast on the water
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Peaceful

Stayed here several times and every time we love it more and more. Has everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

deborah i.

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful with plenty of room for everyone. Grandson enjoyed fishing from the canal.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

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

Family spring weekend

House was beautiful, easy to get to and in. Plenty of space for 3 families with kids. Kids loved the property and fishing on the dock
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B., Marion, IN

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

Spring Break 2023

Great home & friendly owner.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Awesome Time in Florida!!

We absolutely loved this home and location. Came to Florida for a family vacation to enjoy the sun, fishing and hanging out. This home was perfect. We will definitely come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trey J.

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

River trip 2022

Great for fishermen
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeremy g.

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

Fathers day trip

Easy to get to by water, with deep water canal. 20 mile ride by boat to glenn springs. Large driveway with plenty of room for boat trailers. We had a 21 foot and 27 foot boat and both fit fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice E.

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

Excellent Vacation

We were very happy with the house and property. Great place for fishing or just hanging out. Property manager was a real great guy who helped us every time we needed him and went above and beyond. Would recommend this property to my closest friends. We had a great week and hope to return again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian Y.

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

By

Lots of space and comfortable with all the amenities. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Wow what a place to have a getaway

We all had a blast, great house, great location and the fish were biting. Our house manager was a great help with answers to all our questions. We would highly recomend staying here, you won't regret it. Thanks Mr. Jim for a great rental and thanks to Michele for all your help, we will see yall again in October if the good lord is willing.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hayley K.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

william g.

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

Boat Dock

We spent most of our time fishing off the covered Dock in the back yard canal. Caught enough fish to feed 6 to 8 people. Did we have a good time? Hell ya we did.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

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

Very nice

We enjoyed the property very much! We had a few minor issues The TV is not user friendly, the free apps that you have posted are no where on the TV There was a cookie sheet with old molded food on it in the oven Your concierge came home drunk as hell one night and could barely get her golf cart into the garage without my boys help! Thank you for the use of your house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark D F.

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

Wonderful relaxing weekend

More amenities than expected. Wish we had more time to enjoy all that is available. Even extras that we wouldn't need like high chair and kids games and movies. Wish there were small steps to get to the dock for elders. Surprise suggestion to 4th of July golf cart water gun parade. Glad we were prepared. Will have to return with more time and maybe cooler weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laresa B.

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

Family Fishing trip

Overall the property was good. The grass needed cutting because it was high but other than that we were fine with it. The house met all our needs and we had ample room for everyone. We will rent the property again if it’s available on the dates we return. We were able to pull our boats up to the dock and use for easy access to the river. Check in and check out was easy. If all our party showed up as expected, parking would have been an issue with the trucks and trailers but it wasn’t. Two trucks with two trailers was ok. But if we had had the other two trucks and trailers, we would have had to regroup on the parking situation.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donni H.

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

Peaceful retreat

House was extremely clean. Mr. Jim is extremely nice and wonderful to work with. He was very polite to my kids and all thier questiions. All the neighbors are extremely friendly. Very quiet neighborhood. Beautiful. My kids loved fishing abd catching fish right and left. Kids loved the board games and movie selections. My kids also loved watching the wildlife on the water. Beds were very comfortable. The house was plenty big enough to accomodate my family of ten. Location was only an hour or less drive to anything we wanted to see. Spent a lot of our time driving to many of the near by beaches. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you Mr Jim!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

jeff g.

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

Wonderful

Property was awesome. Great price for the location. There was a person renting the cottage on the same property ,she called herself the concierge Was not told about her (karen ,for sure) Was in our business as soon as one of the guests arived. She was very demanding that we do what she said ,where to park and put our trailers ,( this house is on the ST Johns River) So we had brought our Jet skis. She was bitter from the get go. I meet up with friends for different areas and had 4 cars and she diddent like it.(o well) I hope the owner reads this and adress it so other renters dont have to put up with her like we did. We ignored her for the most part. We paid for an extra day but left early anyway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda R., USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Spacious Unit with Dock for Boaters Great For Large Group or Family

I found this spacious unit to be a great value for families and groups. Especially those who will be away from the unit most of the day boating etc. Seniors and those with mobility issues should note that there are stairs to get up into the unit but an option to go out to the dock/fishing/boating area via the ground level patio/firepit area instead of the back porch stairs. If you plan on cooking your own meals in the unit and are like me when packing you bring all the basic staples just in case you should be good to go. There is only one TV in this spacious unit, we brought along our laptop perhaps you can use your own devices in the bedrooms to watch Tv too. The laundry room is large and even has a deep sink and a place to fold and hang your clothes! I didn't use the washer or dryer so I can't tell you how they are but the room itself is laid out well. The owner appears to be a hard working man and is in and out of the back garage but really only known to be there if you are in the masterbedroom or outside going to your car or something.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I stayed for only 2 nights, wishing now we would of rented this beautiful home for longer. Michelle, our on site concierge was absolutely AMAZING! From check in to check out! We will most definitely be back!.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colby T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025