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Bowman's Landing Spring House on the Santa Fe River

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A rustic wooden interior with a dining table and chairs, large windows, and a ceiling fan.
A rustic wooden house with a staircase leading to a balcony, surrounded by trees and a gravel ground.
A bed with a patterned bedspread and a pillow with the word "Smile" on it, set in a room with wooden walls and a window overlooking greenery.
A wooden deck with a metal railing overlooking a forested area.
A rustic cabin with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Santa Fe River
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Gas barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Fort White, FL
  • Place, Santa Fe River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort White Library
    ‪21 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area
    ‪1 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bowman's Landing Spring House on the Santa Fe River

Enjoy the rustic woodwork in our cabin/house . Nestled among the trees alongside the Santa Fe river. Enjoy the birds and wildlife (deer and turkey) from your large deck. Minutes away from Ginnie, Itchtucknee and the Blue Springs. Kayakers / Canoers just love this location and it's ease of access. Fishing, swimming by day, stargazing and campfires by night. Enjoy your own gazebo with gas grill Come enjoy our new DOCK Get your Bowman's outdoor therapy and make some new memories.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1771915vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Fort White

Located in Fort White, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ginnie Spring and Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area, while High Springs Museum and High Springs Community Theater are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.
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Fort White, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area - 1 min drive - 0.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Collective - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Package Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farm Stand - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Chester's Chicken - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bowman's Landing Spring House on the Santa Fe River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Bowman's Landing Spring House on the Santa Fe River?

As of 19 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bowman's Landing Spring House on the Santa Fe River on 27 October 2026 start from NZ$1,003, 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 Bowman's Landing Spring House on the Santa Fe River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bowman's Landing Spring House on the Santa Fe River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bowman's Landing Spring House on the Santa Fe River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bowman's Landing Spring House on the Santa Fe River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area and Fort White Library. Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Ichetucknee River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place beautiful property right on the river. Had a great time with the family.Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Thank you Ryan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing property on a remote stretch of the river. Great host with clean and comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 April 2026
Thank you Jim!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing, very peaceful space. The porch faced the river, which was great for morning, coffee and evening sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2026
Thank you Georgette
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacation

Family vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very fun property with lots to do. There were canoes, bikes, corn hole available. The property manager, Jesse, was AMAZING with showing us the ropes. He even smoked our ribs for us! Dog friendly, kid friendly. We had a great time and will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bowman's Landing is a beautiful property and we definitely enjoyed our stay at the Spring House. From the moment we arrived, the staff was friendly and welcoming. The cabin itself is spacious with three bedrooms and two baths. The property is air conditioned with separate units in the individual rooms so it is easy to use the AC just in the rooms you need.The kitchen was well equipped. The cabin itself has a large front porch with a closing gate that enabled us to have our labradoodles on the porch without leashes; they loved being able to be outside without leashes. We were at Bowmans Landing with our grandchildren and they loved the outside swing. Overall, it was just a lovely experience with the beautiful grounds and wildlife, we would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 April 2026
Wow. Thank you Karen!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay

Stay was amazing, place was quiet and clean. The manager were so nice and attentive. Was so peaceful. We will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
Thank you Judith!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin close to a lot of springs

The host was very helpful and responsive. Good location if you’re wanting to go to several springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
Thank you Lauren!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

very nice!

We really had a great time at this property and would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2024
Thank you Christina! We look forward to your return..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Above and beyond our expectations! We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sante Fe river

Amazing location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Thank you Jim
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great for a family getaway!

It was very nice but we are somewhat disabled and had a hard time with the stairs and the ramp to the dock. It would be great for a family vacation. We came home after one night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a perfect location if you want beautiful scenery quiet River rushing by and plenty of nature to behold. Jesse and his wife Taylor were immediately welcoming. And Jesse goes the extra mile to make sure you have everything you need. We appreciated him knowing so much about the area and helping us with where to kayak and where to go tubing. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2025
Thank you Joanne!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Most Amazing Time

It was absolutely Mr. Joe and Miss NANCY and Mr. Jesse are incredible made me feel like I was at home. It’s been the best vacation I have been in a long time I want to thank all this stuff.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2024
Thank you Juan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely

This was exactly what we were looking for. Very quiet. Nature is all over the place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2024
Thank you Tatiana!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So far and so close...

Location is perfect. Far enough away but still accessible to all the local springs. We dove for three days and spent the nights here. Got great use out of the kitchen and found everything clean and in working order. The porch was great for sitting at night and the blackstone grill was exactly what we needed. Everyone was super friendly and our dog enjoyed walking the property in the mornings. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2023
Thank you Randy
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Terrible Experience

Quick summary of my experience. Roaches in the home and bedrooms. Oven would not work properly and the coffee machine was broken. Property is quiet and peaceful but the owner/property manager has not responded to my direct communication outlining my concerns and experience. Caution to potential renters. You could have a terrible experience and the management will completely blow you off. I wish you the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2025
Wow Brian. So sorry you had this experience. Highly unusual. We will certainly look into this. Thanks for the feedback!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Off the Beaten Path

The Good: This property is well - loved, and the hosts were very accommodating. It is so rare to find a place on a river that doesn't look straight into a whole neighborhood of riverfront property. This place was peaceful and beautiful in a very authentic, unfussy way. There were people around, but it was quiet and never felt crowded. Loved sitting on the front porch and watching my kids splash in the river. Close to a lot of spring destinations. The Not So Good: It says it is air- conditioned, but that is a bit of a stretch. There are free-standing portable ACs in each room, which only work to a certain extent, and cannot work all at once without overloading the electric system of this old cabin. We were only able to use two of the three bedrooms because of this for the duration of our stay. If you are finicky about heat and humidity, this is not a property you want to visit between May and September. The listing says a 'playground' - There is one tree swing. It is a fabulous tree swing. But it is just a tree swing. The listing said the property came with a kayak. There was evidence that this had once existed, but none to be seen. On the other hand, we were offered bicycles, which were not listed. Unfortunately, not really a good place for bike riding. Overall: It is charming. If charming is what you want, and flexible is what you are, this is a great find. Probably AMAZING in spring and fall. If you want a more modern experience, this isn't it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Thank you Ana!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a fantastic getaway for our family. We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2026
Thank you Michelle
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Muchas tranquilidad, lejos del ruido de la ciudad. Bonita experiencia con su habitad natural. Fui feliz al ver a mis hijos tan conectados con la naturaleza....
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquility

A somewhat historical old house with a 300-year-old Florida oak next to the porch looking out at the Sante Fe river. The wildlife is abundant in a setting of oaks and beautiful cypress trees. the sound of nature is refreshing to hear and see. The many springs are all close, the Ichetucknee spring run is astonishing and just up the river a few minutes. The house is quaint and rustic, very clean and tidy, has a bit of a musty smell due to the oldness and moister. We enjoyed our stay regardless and enjoyed not being bothered with by the owners, they were invisible for our entire stay but were always there to assist if needed. It is a cool place to stay, they also have cute cabins for other guest. Thanks for another cool memory. :)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Remote Beauty

On Sante Fe River, near Ginnie Gilchrist and Ichenetucknee River
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Camping getaway

Camping at its finest. We even saw deer several times which was awesome. Will definitely go back for a camping weekend with no TV and barely even internet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and relaxing

We stayed in the large house on property and it was special. We will be back with family to rent the large house and a few cabins. Lots of fun kayaking the Santa Fe River. Joe and Nancy were great hosts. Very helpful and responsive above and beyond.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely river cabin camping experience

I stayed here with a friend and our daughters and the place was exactly as described. The pictures show the cabin, and it is set in a small campground environment on the Santa Fe river. It was a short drive from the Ichetucknee and other springs that we toured. The campground has kayaks, boats, and floats to use in the river. If you are looking for a riverfront cabin to camp in and explore from I would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

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