Located in Welaka, this vacation home is within a 5-minute drive of Welaka Spring and Welaka Town Hall. .This vacation home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from 40 Acre Park.
Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Mud Spring - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
Dunns Creek State Park - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
Getting around
Palatka Station - 22 min drive
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 62 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 12 min drive
Lexi’s Of Welaka - 15 min walk
Mema's Family Restaurant - 10 min drive
Long’s Log Cabin Bar & Package Store - 17 min walk
Subway - 12 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.
ST. JOHN'S RIVER HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE
Come relax on the St Johns River , access from a deep water canal . Private boat house for your fishing boat . Bass fishing tournaments, Fun in the sun at Silver Glen Springs and Salt Springs . Crystal Clear water stays 72 degrees all year round . Great fishing on the Ocklawaha river also only a few minutes up the river where they flow together . Bring your golf cart or rent one to ride around the town , Local bar and grills nearby, have live entertainment and great food . Sunsets are amazing here and only one traffic light in the town . You will feel at home away from home here , friendly people and safe atmosphere . Pet Friendly , but you must register pet at time of booking as a guest , there is a additional fee . If you are bring a boat you must also notify us to confirm boat trailer parking and use of the boathouse if necessary.
Make yourself comfortable in your air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a microwave and a Smart TV.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Food and drink
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 2,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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 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
Reviews
ST. JOHN'S RIVER HOUSE RETREAT WITH BOATHOUSE Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Jerod M.
4 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Jerod M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
katie s.
31 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Welaka Memorial Day Weekend
Our families brought the boats and had a great stay at this property. The house is a nice boat ride to the springs, sandbar, and the waterfront restaurants. We look forward to staying here again!