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Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm.

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Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
Smart TV, books, music library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Melrose, FL
  • Place, Etoniah Creek State Forest
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Single Vision Inc.
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Flamingo Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

Interlachen

With a stay at this vacation home in Interlachen, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Flamingo Lake and Hart Lake. .This vacation home is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) from Lovers Lake and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Trout Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Etoniah Creek State Forest - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Single Vision Inc. - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Flamingo Lake - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Hart Lake - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Lovers Lake - 11 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 24 min drive
  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Howlin' Wolf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Smith Lake Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm.

Nestled in Melrose, this delightful country house/chateau offers a brilliant escape for guests. With 1 cozy bedroom featuring a queen bed and bunk bed, along with a comfortable living room with a sofa bed, this gorgeous property is perfect for a peaceful getaway. Enjoy amenities like heating, WiFi, and AC, making your stay convenient and enjoyable. Our place will help you feel at home while you're traveling in Melrose/Keystone Heights/Gainesville. We are 40 minutes from Gainesville which is perfect for UF game days. We are also one hour from St. Augustine and the beaches and roughly 2 hours from Universal and Disney. The property is 20 acres with the host also on property for any needs. There is a wonderful pool on site for guest use as well as the hobby farm where you can interact with many of our friendly farm animals. We are kid friendly and encourage and invite to join us in our daily farm activities including gathering fresh eggs each morning. We also have a private 15 acre lake. You can bring your canoe or kayak and explore a pristine environment. For bird watchers we routinely have 20-30 resident species as well as dozens more migratory birds including the occasional bald eagle.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a private pool and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features barbecue grills and bike parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Farming classes

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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycle parking
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Farming classes
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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: 30
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kat M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely guest house

Our stay was wonderful! The home is spacious and was perfect for my husband and I. Plenty of cookware and dishes in the kitchen and the host brought us fresh quail eggs one morning. It was so fun to wake up and visit the goats, pigs, turkeys and Nellie the cow before heading out for the day. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Get Away Experience

We had a great time. Kids enjoyed the pool and loved the farm animals. Plenty of room to prepare meals and a large table to sit the entire group. Host was attentive and responsive to all request. Wish we could have stayed a few more days just to relax and admire the animals. A perfect #10 as a VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S., Orlando, FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous place! I highly recommend it.

We loved our stay. Aaron made us feel so welcome, including giving us farm fresh eggs for our breakfast and introducing us to his family's farm animals. He even let me hand feed the baby goats - SO cute. Their property is rural, peacefully quiet, and quite beautiful. The house is charming and rustic, with a fully stocked kitchen and wonderful touches like fresh flowers and some homemade jam. The water has a slight sulphur smell, but I grew up with well water and it's no big deal. The bed was comfortable with plenty of pillow options. Everything was so smooth, from booking to check in to leaving. We will definitely return and stay again, it is a wonderful place. I highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved this property. My family and I really enjoyed our stay. The owners were very accommodating and made us feel safe and at home. The animals were great and it was a little oasis. Loved the saltwater pool
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024