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GETAWAY FROM THE CRAZINESS: COME RELAX & ENJOY THE WATER / FISHING / SUN / FUN

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8128.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Florahome, FL
  • Place, Etoniah Creek State Forest
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Jacksonville Naval Air Station
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Living Room 1

2 Single Sofa Beds

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bath 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

GETAWAY FROM THE CRAZINESS: COME RELAX & ENJOY THE WATER / FISHING / SUN / FUN

Quiet comfortable getaway located on the best kept secret of North Florida, beautiful George's Lake...just 46 miles south of Downtown Jacksonville, 50 miles west of St Augustine, 35 miles east of Gainesville and only 74 miles northwest of Daytona Beach. This lovely 2 bedroom / 2 bath single family home allows you to enjoy the picturesque views of the lake; sunrise, sunset, wildlife and everything else nature can offer you. Bring your boat, jetski, kayak, canoe, or just your blow up float and soak up the lake life. Don't forget your poles and plenty of bait for our renowned fishing. Load your family up and getaway to George's Lake. Relax with all of the comforts of home, but none of the stress or worries.

"ABOUT GEORGE'S LAKE

Located in Between Two-State Forests

George's Lake is located in northern Putnam County, conveniently situated between two lush state forests: Belmore State Forest and Etoniah Creek State Forest.

Swimming, Fishing, Boating, and More

George's Lake is known for its clear water and sandy bottom.
Visitors and residents enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing all less than 50 miles from Jacksonville. Some of the more popular fish caught in George's Lake are largemouth bass, black crappie, bluegill, and catfish.

George’s Lake Public Boat Ramp is easily accessible for those who need to drop their boat in the lake.

Fun at the State Parks

Belmore State Forest is a great place to enjoy hiking, biking, and horseback riding. Hunting and fishing are both permitted during specific times of the year. Wildlife is abundant in Belmore, and visitors might see wild turkeys, white-tailed deer, hawks, and songbirds if they are lucky. There are even a few threatened species that call Belmore their home. The gopher tortoise, Sherman’s fox squirrel, Florida black bear, American alligator, and the eastern indigo snake can also be found on a lucky day.
Etoniah Creek State Forest is just as fun. The forest spans 8,879 acres of land, and this forest offers many of the same recreational opportunities as Belmore. Etoniah Creek has three hiking trails available.

George's Lake is just a short drive to the vibrant cities of Jacksonville, Gainesville, Ocala, St Augustine and Daytona Beach. There are museums, zoos, a planetarium, and more state parks to fill your schedule."

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
We allow MODERATE events. NO CRAZY PARTIES
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Pets are welcome, with pet fee.CLEAN UP AFTER THEM
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking OUTSIDE ONLY. $250 add. fee if inside

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: We allow MODERATE events. NO CRAZY PARTIES
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
Property # 1560239vb

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Florahome

Located in Florahome, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Royal Manor Winery and Starke Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Ravine Gardens State Park and Clay County Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Ronnie Van Zant Park and Waldo Motorsports. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Florahome, FL

What's nearby

  • Etoniah Creek State Forest - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • University of Florida - 51 min drive - 69.7 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 53 min drive - 70.0 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 54 min drive - 70.7 km
  • Gainesville Raceway - 56 min drive - 73.0 km

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 35 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Smith Lake Bar - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jan's Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪mama's café - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is GETAWAY FROM THE CRAZINESS: COME RELAX & ENJOY THE WATER / FISHING / SUN / FUN pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at GETAWAY FROM THE CRAZINESS: COME RELAX & ENJOY THE WATER / FISHING / SUN / FUN ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at GETAWAY FROM THE CRAZINESS: COME RELAX & ENJOY THE WATER / FISHING / SUN / FUN ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at GETAWAY FROM THE CRAZINESS: COME RELAX & ENJOY THE WATER / FISHING / SUN / FUN ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is GETAWAY FROM THE CRAZINESS: COME RELAX & ENJOY THE WATER / FISHING / SUN / FUN located?

This family-friendly Florahome holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Etoniah Creek State Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Blossom Hiking Trailhead and Gold Head Branch State Park. Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 99 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place and have stayed many times. Denny is an outstanding host and we always look forward to coming back. It’s the perfect vacation getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

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

Loved it, repeat customer

3rd summer in a row we’ve stayed. We love the home, love the location. Awesome screened back porch with swing, beautiful landscaping, and great dock. The place is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This stay was our seventh since 2020.As I have said in prior reviews, I grew up in Jacksonville. I am very familiar with this area. If you are looking for an excellent North Florida lake experience, you search is over.This is an excellent place to stay. BTW, we don't think the photos do it justice, as beautiful as they are.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

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

Peaceful Lakefront Gem

We’ve stayed at this lake house twice now, and we absolutely love it! Easy check in and out! The owner is very nice and extremely helpful! The place is well kept and clean. We couldn’t ask for anything more! Lots of fun on the lake, swimmimg, fishing, kayaking and tubing. We stayed with our children and grandchildren. We had a wonderful time and we will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julianne g.

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

awesome house and owner was terrific

great place
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

katie k.

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

Great Lake House!!

This is our 2nd time staying here and we really love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owner was very accommodating during our need to evacuate
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Get stay

It was great stay and had everything we needed. We were there for work so we didn’t get to enjoy the lake but overall great experience. Only concern we had was being able to lower the AC, it was just really warm at night overall great.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul N., Fort Pierce USA

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

Family getaway fun at George's Lake.

Beautiful location, and house is appointed to make it comfortable and fell like home.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joe W.

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

Perfect Quiet Lake Location

This was the perfect quiet location for a relaxing week. We kayaked on the beautiful lake and really enjoyed the great back porch.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed our week. The home was as advertised. It was clean and we had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sondra D.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

We found everything to be exactly as described and pictured. Beautiful little spot and perfect for fishing and relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Great Visit

Location is excellent; it offers a lot of privacy and was very peaceful & relaxing. The property is well-maintained in all respects. A very enjoyable 3 night visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery W.

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

Nice Getaway

Awesome place to stay. The pictures do not do it justice. If we ever go back to the Gainesville area, this is where we will stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Quiet rest

This place is perfect for quiet relaxation!!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

Peaceful

Awsome quite getaway
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noel C.

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

Nice getaway

Would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter P., United States

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

Family bond

Very comfy and welcoming Amazing sunrises And close to fun hiking outings
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla P.

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

Another great getaway

This is our second time staying at this property. As always, we enyoyed & had everything we needed & more.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Simply Perfect

This was our second time staying here for a getaway and is was everything we remembered. Denny is great to work with and we love this property! We always look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

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

Nice house that is well stocked, very relaxing

Great
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Relaxation

The property was perfect for a relaxing week away. The home was clean, comfortable and inviting. The view from the screened in back porch is amazing and the lake is perfect for someone who loves to fish. We will definitely stay here again when in the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Relaxing getaway

Clean, relaxing environment. Access to a boat dock for relaxation and fishing. We enjoyed listening to the waterfall in the koi pond while sitting on the covered lanai.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul N., Fort Pierce USA

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

Home away from home on a georgeous lake and a fresh springfed stream and fountain

Lovely quiet setting in a beautiful home with lake front setting and an awesome dock. Everything you could possibly ask for and more.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marissa S.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Another fantastic stay at this property on George’s Lake! It’s quiet, secluded, and a great place to relax and unwind. We enjoyed walks to the lake, campfires, board games, and family time. The lake house has everything you need and a fantastic host/owner. We will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Denny Axman

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Why they chose this property

I was looking for the impossible, far enough out to be remote but close enough to get anything I need within 30 minutes, waterfront, boat, dock, fishing, freshwater, peace and quiet. When I saw it, I knew this was my home. It has been my primary residence until July 2019, when we scheduled our wedding and figured out TN would now be home. So many fun memories and experiences here made it impossible to sell, so instead I want to share it with others so they too can experience the wonders of George’s Lake!

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