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Unique Waterfront Small Cottage

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Little Bell Spring
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 233.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Fanning Springs, FL
  • Fanning Springs State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Hart Springs Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Manatee Springs State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Inside bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Outside shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

Unique Waterfront Small Cottage

Please note that the Suwannee river levels can rise according to rainfall amounts as far up-river as Georgia. When this happens; the brown water covers the springs in the area and my spring will not look like the photo provided. These river levels can be monitored at http://www.mysuwanneeriver.org/realtime/river-levels.php

This cute little cottage is the perfect getaway for the couple who loves the Florida outdoors. It is called the Dragonfly Cottage and is located just off the Suwanee River in Fanning Springs Florida. Fronting little Bell spring, one of the counties 63 beautiful springs; it is the ideal spot for swimming, kayaking, canoeing and paddle boarding.
This area is called Florida's nature Coast; with an impressive network of bicycle trails close by, as well as quaint Gulf coast communities like Steinhatchee, Suwanee, and Cedar Key.
Enjoy 1.5 acres of spring front property with majestic live oak trees, a canoe & 2 kayaks as well as a dock, and fire pit. The cottage itself is a tiny 256 sq. ft. under air but includes big amenities like a separate bedroom with a queen size bed, cozy electric fireplace, a full inside bath with corner shower. There is a cute little dining table for two and everything you need to cook with is included. There is a full size refrigerator, microwave, two burner hotplate, electric skillet and griddle, large crock pot, blender and a toaster/oven large enough to bake a cake. Outside, there is a private outdoor shower stall for showering or rinsing off after a long day of outdoor activities, and you can watch the sun go down while enjoying a glass of wine sitting in the Adirondack chairs on the covered porch at the end of the day.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The cottage is very small therefore out of respect for other guest who may have allergies to pet dander, no pets are allowed!
The septic tank for the cottage is also very small and more than 250' away. Please be respectful of that by NOT flushing large amounts of toilet paper
If you use countertop appliances, please clean them before returning them to thier storage shelf. Housekeeping assumes they are clean if stowed.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

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Located in Fanning Springs, this cottage is on the waterfront. Dakotah Winery and Hart Springs Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fanning Springs State Park and Manatee Springs State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fanning Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • Fanning Springs State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Chiefland Farmers Flea Market - 15 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Hart Springs Park - 20 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Manatee Springs State Park - 24 min drive - 28.2 km
  • Ginnie Spring - 51 min drive - 53.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dakotah Winery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beef 'O' Brady's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Suwannee Belle Lan - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪19 / 98 Grill @ Country Store - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Waterfront Small Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Waterfront Small Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Waterfront Small Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Waterfront Small Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Fanning Springs State Park and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Suwannee River. Dakotah Winery and Hart Springs Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Deborah Kirkland

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This unique little cottage got its start as a 10’x12’ storage shed used to store tents, tools, and other items needed to cleanup, and maintain the dock and property. Built mainly out of necessity with the outdoor shower stall being it’s first addition; over time the shed evolved into the cottage you see today. A small window unit provided AC in the summer and a space heater took care of the heat in the winter. Over the next few years, the cottage became a labor of love for my late husband and me, with the addition of the indoor bathroom and then a small bedroom. The covered front porch is the final addition providing a wonderful space to relax and enjoy a beverage after a long day of outdoor adventure.

Why they chose this property

This property is best suited for two people who want to re-connect with nature at it's best and leave the hustle & bustle of the city behind for a few days.
The average stay is generally 2-4 nights but I have had a few writers or artists looking for solitude for longer periods of time. My per stay cleaning fee is based on that therefor longer stays will be subject to additional cleaning and linen fees for your comfort.

What makes this property unique

This is a private, secluded, cozy spring front retreat designed for enjoying the outdoors but keep in mind nature can be unpredictable and unfortunately, as much as I would like to, I cannot control it. In Florida, rain doesn't generally last for long periods of time. unless there is a hurricane. When there is a pending hurricane, based on its intended path, I will generally suggest rescheduling guests for their safety.
All Florida springs are effected daily by the waterways they are connected to. The Suwanee River and its tributaries experience minimal water level changes with the daily Gulf tide and rain levels. Occasionally however, if the rain levels are significant upriver, even as far as the Okefenokee swamp in Georgia; the river levels will rise pushing the river water (brown water) and sometimes aquatic vegetation into the tributaries temporarily covering our springs. This does not effect kayaking or canoeing but you may choose to swim a few miles south at Manatee Springs where the ground elevation is a little higher and the springs are rarely impacted by higher water levels. To monitor the water levels in our area go to real-time river levels on the internet. Scroll down to the Suwannee river and click the Wilcox station. This will give you the river levels for the last 30 days. A good reference number for clear swimming in our little spring would be about 4 feet or under. If this is important to you please monitor the levels because I will not be able to provide a refund due to elements beyond my control.



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