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9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 233.1 sq m
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Explore the area
Fanning Springs, FL
- Place, Suwannee River12 min walk
- Place, Fanning Springs State Park13 min walk
- Place, Ginnie Spring43 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
Number of living rooms
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.
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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Kitchen
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Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Do not leave any dirty dishes in the sink or trash in the indoor trash can as it may be a few days before the cleaning service can arrive.
Stow the kayaks, canoe and gear back where they were when guest arrived. Do NOT leave on the shore of the spring overnight.
All used outside trash cans with their lids secured should be taken to the road out side the gate and the gate should be secured and locked.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Trenton
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.
Fanning Springs, FL
What's nearby
- Suwannee River - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Fanning Springs State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
- Manatee Springs State Park - 19 min drive - 28.2 km
- Ginnie Spring - 43 min drive - 53.7 km
- Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 47 min drive - 71.5 km
Restaurants
- Beef 'O' Brady's - 8 min drive
- Gails Cafe - 7 min drive
- Hardee's - 7 min drive
- Suwanee Belle Landing - 4 min drive
- Hungry Howies - 7 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
2 March 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Evelyn S.
30 January 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Evelyn S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Melissa P.
15 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Aubrey B.
22 February 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location




Aubrey B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David H.
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and inviting
David H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin M.
10 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kevin M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Chuck L.
29 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dragonfly cottage
Chuck L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike R.
24 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week with friends
Mike R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Josh T.
16 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Josh T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
17 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Quiet
Lisa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ralph M.
4 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Ralph M.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa W.
18 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Lisa W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John S.
22 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Get Away
John S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joan W.
20 January 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect peace and quiet
Joan W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly G.
31 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a peaceful, cute lil gem!
Kimberly G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janis m.
27 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very small but very cozy, had everything we needed for a pleasant stay🤗
Janis m.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bette
1 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bette
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alyssa C.
19 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful water
Alyssa C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified
8/10 Good
Rosalia B.
31 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin
Rosalia B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert J.
23 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bird watchers paradise
Robert J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Collin K.
9 April 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Collin K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kate r.
17 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little cottage met all my needs.
kate r.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
christian m.
10 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Getaway
christian m.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Teresa P.
15 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
TY
Teresa P.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
megan k.
7 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it
megan k.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
About the host
Hosted by Deborah Kirkland
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.
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.
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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