Cottage on the River

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 474.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

Explore the area

Osteen, FL

Seminole County Sports Complex
‪23 min drive‬
St. Johns Rivership
‪25 min drive‬
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
‪32 min drive‬
Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Come discover old Florida at its finest! This newly renovated 2 bedroom 1 bath cottage is located on the St. John’s River near Osteen, Florida. You'll experience peaceful days on the water in this cottage located on a dead end one lane road. Large open floor plan for easy living - living room, dining room and kitchen with island. Fully equipped kitchen for those days you simply want to stay in. Public boat ramp is a short distance down the road, so bring your boat, kayak or canoe and moor it at the cottage's private dock. Perfect spot to enjoy coffee and sunrises or cocktails and sunsets from the screen porch, outside patio or dock. Central air conditioning and new full size washer/dryer to make your stay comfortable. 20 minutes from Historic Downtown Sanford and the Orlando/Sanford International Airport and 35 minutes from New Smyrna Beach

Property manager

Wayne Deming

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Lower dock is for the guests boat. Covered dock is for owners boat

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Osteen

Located in Osteen, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Sanford Museum and Art Affair Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Johns Rivership and AMF Deltona Lanes. Pell's Citrus & Nursery and Fort Mellon Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Osteen, FL

What's nearby

Seminole County Sports Complex - 23 min drive - 17.9 km
Historic Downtown Sanford - 25 min drive - 19.0 km
St. Johns Rivership - 25 min drive - 19.6 km
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - 32 min drive - 25.1 km
University of Central Florida - 42 min drive - 43.0 km

Getting around

Sanford Station - 28 min drive
Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
‪Airport Hanger Bar - ‬20 min drive
‪Osteen Diner - ‬15 min drive
‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
‪Jeremiah's Italian Ice - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on the River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on the River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on the River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on the River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Lake Monroe Conservation Area and within 12 miles (20 km) of Pell's Citrus & Nursery and Mariner's Cove Park. Lake Jesup Conservation Area and Green Springs Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

patricia r.

24 March 2025

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

Relaxing setting

Enjoyed the quiet neighborhood, amenities, location. Nice renovated cottage!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond F.

9 March 2025

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

Stay during Daytona Bike week

Amazing location and such a great experience, neighbors treated us like we were residence. We really enjoyed what the area had to offer and the hospitality was beyond what expected. Great check in experience totally hands off, everything was ready when we got there, super clean and a very country atmosphere. Will be back for sure

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dave D.

3 March 2025

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

Relaxing

Quiet and relaxing vacation spot.

Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

kathy k.

16 September 2024

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

Relaxing getaway 🤗

It was our fourth time we stayed at the cottage. We look forward to another return visit. It's a two days drive for us and worth it. The cottage doesn't disappoint...a relaxing and peaceful place to be.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

31 July 2024

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

Beautiful Relaxing Haven

My husband and I celebrated my 55th Birthday for 5 days of relaxation. The cottage reminded me of going to Grandma's cottage , in a good way. The cottage was very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

21 July 2024

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

Nice visit on the river

Enjoyed our stay on the river! Here for baseball tournament. Close drive to Boombah. Secluded location. Enjoyed fishing, fire pit, seeing wildlife, and watching sunrise/sunset. Nice cottage with everything you need but very small bathroom.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roy R.

8 July 2024

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

Local getaway

The cottage was very clean and tidy. Great communication between the host and myself. Direct access to St Johns River. Able to leave our boat at dock. Boat was down the road and great condition. Neighbors were friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen L.

16 April 2024

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

Perfect getaway

Loved this cottage on the river. Great fishing, very kind community. My husband and I just wanted a place away from it all! The beds were wonderful.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luba B.

14 April 2024

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

Great get away

Away from all the busy traffic in a quiet neighborhood. Enjoyed meals on the screened porch, after cooking in a fully equipped kitchen (thank you). Morning coffee on the dock at sunrise, enjoying the peaceful river, watching the wildlife, where we also spent most of our evenings. Host was quick to respond to a small issue. Looking forward to booking this little getaway again.

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

8 April 2024

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

Great Getaway

Wayne’s place is the perfect retreat! It’s quiet and peaceful! We enjoyed the peaceful mornings and evenings just sitting on the dock watching the river. We would 100% stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason O.

19 March 2024

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

Great Little Getaway

What a place. The scenery was absolutely beautiful as the property is located on the St. Johns River. The house was tastefully decorated and provided all the necessities for an enjoyable stay. Very close to Historic Sandford which was a great for shops and restaurants. We look forward to a return visit!!!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A.

15 March 2024

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

Cottage on the water

My husband and I absolutely loved this cottage! Quiet location on the water to relax. It was beautifully decorated and had everything we needed, including fishing poles for my husband to fish off of the dock. The kitchen had everything needed to make our dinners...better than most places we have rented. When in the area again, we will most certainly rent this cottage. Wayne was wonderful to work with also...Thank you! Eileen and Fred

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R L.

5 January 2024

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

Lemon Bluff get-away

Met all our expectations. Secluded but not desolute. Lots of nice restautants in Sanford. Thanks for the coffee. Relaxing, welcoming ,cozy place to chill out along the river. We saw a manatee swim past our dock.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Willie M.

22 September 2023

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

Quiet on the river

Third or fourth visit to the Cottage on the River. I think that says it all. Reasonable fishing this year, cracking sunrises with fresh coffee to hand, late evening flypasts of the egrets and their cousins heading to roost. Plenty of birdlife but very few gators although we may have seen some if we could have made it across to the far side of the river. The big gentle manatees pass by slowly just like life on the river. We'll be back. Cheers, Willie and Marion.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn T., Orlando

5 September 2023

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

Time for reflection.

The cabin was exactly as shown online, well with the exception of having 2 stools that were perfect and the table outback on the porch was now located beside the door. I was also very comfortable and felt safe. Will be scheduling another stay soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

1 September 2023

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

Another Great Stay!!!

This is the second time we have stayed at the Blue Cottage. It would be more but it is so often booked up we can’t get in!! This is the third time we have rented with this host. His places are super. We will be staying here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dirk L., Ocala, FL, USA

27 June 2023

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

Cute remodeled fishing cottage

Very relaxing stay. Sunrise views across the St John’s to the wildlife preserve were incredible. Very well equipped from the kitchen to outside seating. Plenty of parking for cars and boat trailer. We’d rent again.

Stayed 35 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita D.

16 March 2023

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

Daytona Bike Week

Our stay was excellent and everything was just as listed! Plenty of room for our pickup, trailer, and 3 bikes. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat J.

9 March 2023

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

St. John’s River

Lovely home on the St. .Johns River. Well equipped. Enclosed porch, dock on the river.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M., WRIGHT City

14 February 2023

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

Perfect Spot

This property was everything that the picture’s represented. I would recommend this property to anyone. The whole process with check in and check out was Great as well. One more thing I did contact the owner while I was there Wayne got right back to me with the answer to my question

Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie R., Chapmansboro

3 January 2023

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

Convenient to Boombah Complex

We enjoyed having a quiet place on the river to stay while attending an event at the Boombah Complex. Great alternative to a cramped hotel room!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

24 December 2022

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

Ein Ort für Erinnerungen

Uns hat es sehr in dem kleinen Haus gefallen. Es ist mit soviel Liebe eingerichtet.Es war alles vor Ort. Es ist ein Ort zum träumen, eine unbeschreibliche Ruhe.Wir können das kleine Haus von Herzen nur empfehlen. Andrea und Hartmut aus Deutschland

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

8 December 2022

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

Thanksgiving get-away

The cabin was lovely, and we enjoyed having our coffee out on the boat deck. We used the firepit two nights, thank you for having a supply of firewood. The kitchen was well equipped for us to bake our deserts.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

deidra c.

26 July 2022

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

Loved the little house on Lemon Bluff Rd.

We loved this space! Having just seen Where the Crawdads Sing I felt like I had rented my very own marsh cabin. My mom, son and myself all enjoyed the tranquility of the riverhouse. The houses on Lemon Bluff are nestled closely together but you still feel like you're a world away. Wildlife was abundant including the manatees which were such a treat! The cabin was nicely appointed with all of the kitchen essentials needed to prepare meals and when we wanted a break Osteen diner was down home cooking at its best. We spent an afternoon at Gators riverside listening to live music which was a real treat. A day trip to Blue Springs state park is a must. Also do not miss out on the French fan pastries from Publix! Would 10/10 recommend the property and hope to return ourselves.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teya L.

16 July 2022

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

Lakefront relaxing

Enjoyable & relaxing experience. Would surely rent this place again. Wonderful neighborhood, super clean home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Wayne Deming

It took 5 years of searching before we found this cottage. We completely remodeled the cottage .

What makes this property unique

A boat dock right out the back door with a public boat ramp available nearby.

Languages:

English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

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Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

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