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Custom Built Home steps from the Santa Fe River

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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8235 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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Branford, FL
  • Santa Fe River
    1 min walk
  • Sampson Lake
    12 min drive
  • Ginnie Spring
    26 min drive

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About the area

Branford

With a stay at this vacation home in Branford, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 1-minute walk from Santa Fe River and 11 minutes by foot from Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area. .This vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Ichetucknee Conservation Area and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Sampson Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Ginnie Spring - 26 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 26 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Fort White Library - 26 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 29 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Ichetucknee River - 33 min drive - 28.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Nanny's Diner and Deli - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Reds Tavern Ft White - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Champs Chicken - ‬20 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.

Custom Built Home steps from the Santa Fe River

Come enjoy this gorgeous home on the Santa Fe River just minutes away from Ginnie Springs, Ichetucknee Springs and the Suwannee River. Sit in the water soaking up the amazing fishing or just playing in the crisp water. If you enjoy diving it doesn't get any better then this. This spacious 3 bedroom 2 bath and a outdoor heated shower, has a large open floor plan a gourmet kitchen, huge fireplace, teak wood floors throughout the house and an outdoor fire pit and plenty of seating and decks for family to make memories. The Garage is also heated and Air conditioned. 16 stairs will take you to a flat walk to the rivers edge. Our home is located less then 100 yards from the boat ramp and plenty of parking and a pavilion for very large gatherings. Sit back and watch the turkeys, deer and many birds as the river rolls by.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Susan and Bruce Cooksey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Bidet
  • Outdoor shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table football
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2533 sq ft (235 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: We love children

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
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 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

Property is also known as

Custom Built Home Steps From the Santa Fe River Branford

Custom Built Home steps from the Santa Fe River Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 65 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Retreat
Beautiful, clean house! WiFi doesn’t work well but great location to visit many local springs. Owner was very communicative. Perfect end of summer trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing beautiful get away
We had a great time at the river house. The house was comfortable with everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

garz g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Underrated
Property is more spacious than pictures. Backyard is soothing, river is refreshing. Perfect for family stays
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great river location.
The home was a perfect location to gather with family and enjoy the sights of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rae S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great River Getaway
The photos do not do this place justice. As soon as you walk in the front door you can see the river from the huge windows that stretch across the back of the house. The kitchen is well equipped and nice for cooking a meal. The place is comfortable and spacious. The swing looking out over the river was an amazing place to sip coffee and watch the sunrise light up the river fog. We will definitely book this place again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
It felt like home! Though beautiful, we easily immersed ourselves into this lake home and felt completely comfortable and relaxed! It was clean and very functional. The pictures don’t do it justice. We are already talking about coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great gathering spot
Got a few friends together for a short reunion and the house and property was perfect. Might do it again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lysette G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Baptism getaway
Rented the home for two days to celebrate my daughters baptism with friends and family in the area, the house was absolutely beautiful and the location was breathtaking. Will definitely be making plans to come back in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to enjoy the springs!
Great house, right on the Santa Fe River. Spacious with room for everyone to spread out. Fire pit for the evenings and great kitchen for meals. This house is not near any grocery stores so plan ahead. We did and enjoyed our stay. We visited Ginny, Ichetucknee and Fanning springs all close by the home. Thanks Cooksey family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Fe stay
The house was a great layout for our family. Great location for a getaway,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

chance m.

Liked: Cleanliness
amazing
amazing experience making memories with loved ones. this place is awesome, spacious, big yard. boat ramp access. couldnt have enjoyed our stay any more.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and family friendly
The house and property are beautiful and so peaceful. It was large enough for my kids and granddaughters to stay and very family friendly. We saw deer, otters, birds, fish, turtles, hummingbirds and even a small alligator sunning itself, on our last day. It is so close to the Springs we visited 1-2 everyday we were there. The river behind the house is so relaxing, it was high because of all the rain so we weren't really able to get in the water but fishing was great! The house had toys, games and books to keep the kids entertained but the back area was were we spent all our time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Area and Home
My husband loved kayaking the Santa Fe River and Ichetucknee. Had a great time at the home and grounds!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela w.

Liked: Cleanliness
River oasis
Looking out the back window is a real treat and the view just keeps drawing you outside. The house held the six of us well. We enjoyed our meals and game time around the ample sized dinner table. Life here is good, and the numerous springs around the area are beautiful for water activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
Great House, Beautiful view and over all very nice property. We enjoyed our stay and had a very nice family vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caleb P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nature lover
Wonderful property on a beautiful river! The house was fantastic for my wife and two kids. The best part was waking up and taking a walk with the many deer out front. Very quiet and away from any traffic or city noise!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami R.

Great place on the ricer
Great place right on the river. Quiet and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
House is bigger than it looks in pictures. Super clean and welcoming. River in the back yard is spectacular. Lots of shade trees so you can sit out back any time of day. Kitchen lighting could be brighter for cooking, but not horrible. And the grill needs some maintenance. Great trip. We had a blast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Stay
We stayed at the property for a girls’ weekend and a small baby shower/BBQ. The property was perfect, and we had a wonderful time swimming in the river, playing corn hike on the bank, and sitting around the fire pit. We’ll come again and bring our paddle boards for a weekend of paddling next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betty D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Weekend
We spent a short weekend in the area for a wedding. This property was excellent for getting the rest I needed to keep up with the celebration. The kids enjoyed getting in the river. Would like to stay again sometime to enjoy the river and yard more.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house and nice location.
Perfect location for exploring the Florida Springs nice view of the river behind the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Monica C., Palm Harbor

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded, relaxing, river view
The property is much better than depicted in the pictures. Make sure you plan your supplies because the nearest store is about 20 minutes one-way. The backyard is gorgeous and relaxing. Outdoor furniture needs improvement but we enjoyed the swing. WiFi and phone services are unreliable which was a plus for our family. Our three daughters spent a lot of time with us just talking and watching movies, or playing games and making smores in the fireplace. We also visited the nearby springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The photos do not do this property justice.
The views of the river from inside the house are amazing and the lime rock fireplace is absolutely beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular!!
Very clean, wonderful, warm and inviting home! Had a great time on the water to!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time!
The house is lovely, and comfortable. Thank you for sharing the toys for the kids, the kids had fun. The porch and deck could definitely use the pressure washing as the owners had warned me, but its a minor thing. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022