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Private 12 acre Ranch sleeps up to 8 on The Santa Fe River.

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen

Place, Ginnie Spring
Place, Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
Place, Santa Fe River
Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living area

2 Queen Beds

master

1 King Bed

upstairs

1 King Bed

upstairs

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

ground floor

Toilet

main floor

Toilet

Master Bath main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Private 12 acre Ranch sleeps up to 8 on The Santa Fe River.

Over 12 acres of secluded, quiet pastures and woods. Nearly 600 feet on the river waterfront to explore. All kinds of wildlife. Owls, deer, otter, and even a visiting cow every morning :)
The Santa Fe River is a few steps from the back door of this comfortable and roomy ranch. This house has over 2400 sq ft of space and is a 10 minutes (5 mi) drive from Ginnie Springs, a popular area for scuba diving, canoeing and other water sports Spend time Kayaking, Tubing, swimming and or fishing. Complementary Kayaks, Tubes and rafts on site. Safety flotation vests also on site for each guest.
Rate is for Double Occupancy; additional guests are $30/per person/ per night.
8 Guests max. No Day Guests Without Pre-approval from Hosts.
Notify if you find anything broken or missing , or if you break anything during your stay. Thank you, Michelle & Jeff (386) 288-4832.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Special events must be approved prior to booking

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)

Please submit vaccine and flea prevention docs

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Try to remove shoes in house to conserve wood flooring. Smokers; please throw cigarette Butts in the Trash.

**Pets** Although we do allow dogs (Max of 3), unfortunately due to allergies, we are unable to take bookings for guests traveling with cats. .

$50 Non-refundable Fee per Dog. There are linens for Guests to cover furniture. Pick up after your Pets.

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

Note from host: Special events must be approved prior to booking

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ginnie Spring and Ichetucknee Conservation Area, while High Springs Museum and High Springs Community Theater are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬11 min drive
‪The Collective - ‬11 min drive
‪Hungry Howie's - ‬12 min drive
‪Itchetucknee Springs Concession - ‬22 min drive
‪Reds Tavern Ft White - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private 12 acre Ranch sleeps up to 8 on The Santa Fe River. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Private 12 acre Ranch sleeps up to 8 on The Santa Fe River.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private 12 acre Ranch sleeps up to 8 on The Santa Fe River.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private 12 acre Ranch sleeps up to 8 on The Santa Fe River. located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Santa Fe River and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ginnie Spring and Ichetucknee Conservation Area. Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park and Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

14 July 2025

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

Great home! Exceeded our expectations!! Host is very nice and welcoming! Definitely recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Noelle G.

11 May 2025

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

Exactly what we hoped it would be!

This home is exactly what we were looking for. It was right on the Sante Fe River with a huge property, perfect for long walks with the dogs, with many wildlife sightings. The home was spacious, with many areas to enjoy indoors and out. We could have spent our entire week just in the house and on the property.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhea B.

26 August 2019

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

Great place close to the springs

Very nice, large property and close to the springs. Is on the river and has a dock to allow easy access in and out of the water. Very spacious both inside and out.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Teresa T.

3 September 2019

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

River House

It is a pretty place

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lily M.

16 August 2020

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

Relaxing Retreat

We spent a wonderful 6 nights relaxing and recharging at this gorgeous home. The natural beauty of the surroundings was breathe taking, from the view of the river, to watching the hummingbird while drinking morning coffee, to the grazing deer and the spectacular unobstructed view of the stars at night.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

24 October 2021

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

Perfect Getaway

This was a fabulous find. My family loved it. Having the property, the river, the outdoor space, being able to bring our dog was just the best. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

15 June 2024

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

Beautiful

This property was amazing. Beyond our expectations. The best part was the Santa Fe river in your backyard. Everything was provided to enjoy the river and all the springs. Can't wait to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael R., Miami, Fl

7 July 2023

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

Great place for a relaxing vacation!

This is our second time at this house and it never disappoints! The house is very well stocked, great garage with plenty of entertainment. Plenty of tubs and kayaks. I love all deer every time we drove in and out of the property. Would definitely recommend! Michelle was a great host!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

9 May 2023

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

UF Graduation Weekend

What a great time our family had celebrating our kid graduating UF! This property was perfect for us. Lots of laidback fun- tubing on the river, kayaking, frisbee golf, s’mores at the fire pit, lounging on the dock, etc… We saw otters, owls, hummingbirds, snapping turtles, deer, fish, snakes- we loved it all!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shane Z.

21 April 2025

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

Amazing Family Getaway

Spring break for my wife, 3 kids and a dog. The pictures do not do the property justice. So private, quiet (except for our kids) and close proximity so so many springs. Kids loved the downstairs playroom with the ping pong table. Fire pit, grand live oaks, disk golf course, deer, owls. The mornings were so tranquil with the birds and so quiet. Stars were amazing at night. They have numerous kayaks you can use. We felt like we were staying on an old southern plantation. The house is older style Florida river house which was perfect. Nothing fancy. We especially loved the giant sunroom overlooking the river.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donny P.

19 May 2023

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

Great experience

The home on the river was great. Everything was very clean and well kept. Jeff and Michelle were awesome. If we needed anything at all they were there. They made us feel like we were at home. The wildlife on the place was a huge plus for us. Whitetail deer out the front and backyard every morning while drinking our coffee. The river and springs were beautiful and an experience by themselves. We will definitely be back soon. This was a laid back very peaceful vacation that was much needed!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

2 August 2025

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

Amazing property in a beautiful place!! Came up to enjoy the springs with my family but ended up just itching to get back to the house. So much property to explore and different activities to get in to. Michelle was wonderful and accommodated us even though there was a bit of conflict in the timing of the trip. Great hosts, gorgeous place, and a property that's worth a visit in and of itself!! If you are on the fence about where to stay for your visit, do not hesitate... this is the place!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

KATHERINE C.

26 July 2025

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

We really enjoyed the large property, direct access to the river, which we did swim in and float down. We loved the access to the launch across the street where we could float right back to the house! It was fun to see all the wildlife too. SO many deer and turkey. There are dozens of springs around to choose from. We rented paddle boards from a nearby place and we also used the provided kayaks and floats at the house. Host was very friendly and helpful as well.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

20 July 2025

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

We enjoyed the house and room it provided for our needs. Floating to down the Santa fe and visiting different springs was exactly what we were looking for. Would recommend this star.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

26 May 2025

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

Memorial Day

Third year in a row staying here for memorial weekend it never disappoints and we love the location!! Michelle always makes sure we are well taken care of, she is wonderful.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracie G.

16 December 2024

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

Peaceful & Spacious

All 7 of us enjoyed our stay! Plenty of space & comfort for each of us! We all were there on a 'racing' trip with our Team of 2 cars/drivers (cars stayed at the track & never brought haulers to home.) Being able to have coffee on the dock in such a peaceful enviroment on the river, was sooooo nice. A few of us were able to sneak in a short kayaking trip, ping-pong challenge, & Pac-Man. But most of our trip was us ladies keeping the guys going & the guys at the track doing racecar things. Each of us commented on how fun it would of been with other spouses to enjoy more of the property/facilities & fun this listing has if time would've been allowed on our part. The care the owners showed us with a few calls & texts was truly appreciated. Thank You for such a gracious stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Russell H.

9 November 2024

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

Loved it

Great time on the river.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiberius D.

28 September 2024

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

Private and Spacious

The pictures dont do the house justice! Very spacious. All of the rooms are good in size and have good privacy, but also well connected to the main parts of the home. The sunroom is amazing!! It was the room we spent all of our time in just watching the river. The kitchen is very nice and easy to cook in with plenty of dishes and needed cooking items. The home is set back on the property making jt very private and ideal for getting away from the world. Wonderful place to stay, and the hosts were awesome! Quick to respond and very helpful and willing to go above and beyond to make your stay even better!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Mike M.

19 August 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

July Trip

This was a great trip for our family. Proximity to Ginnie and Itchnetucknee

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

4 August 2024

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

River House

The house and property were amazing. Right on the Santa Fe. We spent most of the evenings at the house but had a rain/rest day and the amount of things to do just at the house were amazing. The property managers did a check in during our stay which I had never had before so it was nice in the event any question arose. We are already planning our next trip.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige S.

6 July 2024

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

Great Stay!

This house is in an amazing location. The hosts are very nice and accommodating. Jeff and Michelle took 6 of us on a jet ski tour and we had so much fun! We used the tubes that were available to float the river. The house has so many extras like floats, life vests, kayaks. We saw deer on property everyday. I can’t say enough great things about our experience. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jeffrey T.

28 June 2024

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

Beautiful location

Beautiful property on a river,

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

24 June 2024

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

Riverside Retreat

Huge property but close where needed. Easy walk to dock and water or the open land to play. Fantastic secluded space for a getaway. We had 6 adults and this was perfect for us. Clean rafts and toys stored in the enclosed lower level or what I would call the Florida Basement. Lots of deck space to spread around people if you need a break from your trip associates. Location central to enjoying the area springs.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carla W.

19 June 2024

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

Awesome property

We had a great time and the hosts were so accommodating. Will definitely stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

28 May 2024

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

Memorial Day 2nd year in a Row

2nd year in a row booking this house for Memorial Day!!! We love it, a lot to do and the peace is amazing!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Michelle & Jeff (386) 288-4832

I have owned and operated rental property in Jacksonville fl for over 20 years. After selling an apartment bldg., I now offer vacation rentals in Fort White, High Springs and Branford Fl.

Why they chose this property

Vast rolling meadows, mature woods, and nearly 600 feet of riverfront area with huge dock. The Santa Fe River is well known for the springs that feed it. We are also minutes away from The crystal blue Ichetucknee River and State and local parks for tubing , kayaking, snorkeling and diving.

What makes this property unique

Privacy and Peace and Quiet on The Santa Fe River in Fl.

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Living area

master

upstairs

upstairs

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

ground floor

main floor

Master Bath main floor

upstairs

Spaces

About this property

Private 12 acre Ranch sleeps up to 8 on The Santa Fe River.

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Important information

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About the area

Branford

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Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

10/10

10/10

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9.8/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alison D.

Alison D.

10/10 Excellent

Noelle G.

Exactly what we hoped it would be!

Noelle G.

10/10 Excellent

Rhea B.

Great place close to the springs

Rhea B.

8/10 Good

Teresa T.

River House

Teresa T.

10/10 Excellent

Lily M.

Relaxing Retreat

Lily M.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Perfect Getaway

Lisa M.

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Beautiful

Jessica C.

10/10 Excellent

Rafael R., Miami, Fl

Great place for a relaxing vacation!

Rafael R.

10/10 Excellent

Heather L.

UF Graduation Weekend