Great Place for a Fishing Excursion or a Tranquil, Relaxing Getaway!

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A covered outdoor seating area with white chairs and tables, a white fence, and a building with large windows and a door.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, and framed pictures on the walls.
A bathroom with a vanity, sink, mirror, and a bed visible through the glass door.
A living room with a plaid sofa, a dark armchair, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with a chandelier.
A living room with a dark blue armchair, a small wooden side table, a lamp, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Welaka, FL
  • Place, Welaka Town Hall
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocala National Forest
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Glen Springs Recreation
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Welaka

Welaka is home to Great Place for a Fishing Excursion or a Tranquil, Relaxing Getaway!. Ravine Gardens State Park and Palatka Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dunns Creek State Park and Welaka Spring. Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium and Willard Hazen Ball Park are also worth visiting.
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Welaka, FL

What's nearby

  • Welaka Town Hall - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ocala National Forest - 20 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Ravine Gardens State Park - 29 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 50 min drive - 48.5 km
  • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church - 58 min drive - 86.9 km

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mema's Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Long’s Log Cabin Bar & Package Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shrimps R Us - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Place for a Fishing Excursion or a Tranquil, Relaxing Getaway! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Great Place for a Fishing Excursion or a Tranquil, Relaxing Getaway!?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great Place for a Fishing Excursion or a Tranquil, Relaxing Getaway! on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$953, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Great Place for a Fishing Excursion or a Tranquil, Relaxing Getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Great Place for a Fishing Excursion or a Tranquil, Relaxing Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Place for a Fishing Excursion or a Tranquil, Relaxing Getaway!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 105 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the host Randy is great to deal with and his father Jack lives next door and is very nice this is a great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and very helpful and friendly host and neighbor! Relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property! We had the best time. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very tranquil and relaxing . Been coming here for several yrs now
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean. Easy to check in. Great location. The river was steps from the porch. Will definitely stay again and highly recommend to anyone for a peaceful stay. Thanks for sharing
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view and the easy access to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we needed. prompt answers to questions. Great relaxing clean and comfortable play to stay! Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming. Clean and fun property.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful River View

Wonderful vacation with family. Clean, nicely appointed & furnished, great for family stay or vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice relaxing fishing trip

Very nice accommodations and host was excellent in every detail. Looking forward to visiting again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great house

loved it always a great time staying here, very clean and great view of the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes, the kitchen was fully stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We had a lovely stay. Enjoyed sitting on porch every morning with our coffee enjoying the view of the St. John’s River.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Everything was amazing about our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

St. John’s river

Enjoyed the location alot
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Easy access! Nice dock and boat lift. Will definitely be foing back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

After multiple stays at this property, we have never been disappointed. Great location and always clean and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Paradise getaway

This is our third time staying at this property and it is always very clean and accommodating. The owner is super nice and willing to help in any way.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short get-away

Very clean and quiet. Had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Hospitality

Very clean, and conveniently located in Welaka with a great view of the St. Johns River. I'd definitely come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Never Disappoints

Another great experience at this property. We can’t wait to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Host, place, and location.

We loved it here! So accommodating, Randy and his dad are top notch people! We highly recommend booking here. The location is amazing for boating and being in a nice quiet area. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We had a great time staying at this hidden gem. Quite, peaceful, clean, plenty of room, for couples. We will return. Soon i hope.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ON THERIVER

GREST PLACE TO STAY FISHED OFF THE DOCK.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023
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