Stunning Mansion! Great for family gatherings. Hundreds of FIVE STAR Reviews.

7 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 204645 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Enjoy the area

Palatka, FL

Ravine Gardens State Park7 min walk
Palatka Welcome Center9 min walk
Palatka Municipal Golf Course4 min drive
Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)79 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Abby's Suite

1 Queen Bed

Ante Chamber

1 Queen Bed

Drawing Room

1 Queen Bed

Jean's Retreat

1 Queen Bed

Majors Quarters

1 King Bed

Palisades

1 King Bed

Sargent's Landing

1 King Bed

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Bathroom 6

Bathroom 7

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Once described as 'perhaps the most palatial home in all of Florida', the magnificent Major Sherman Conant house is available to rent in its entirety. PET FRIENDLY.
Twice rated by Trip Advisor in Top 10% of all properties WORLDWIDE! This 6425 sq ft,
3 story, 8 bedroom, 6.5 bath home is a stunning example of Queen Anne architecture by famed New England architect Rufus Sargent. Property is a 3 minute walk away from beautiful Saint John's river, and only a few blocks away from the Marina and Riverfront Park and the Ravine Garden's State Park! Only 30 minutes away from the Historic city of Saint Augustine. Discounts are made for 7+ nights or more! Although a full service BNB with individual rooms for rent nightly, the entire home can be rented on nights when no other guests are booked. Only book entire home when 100% vacant. Must confirm with host before booking. NOTE: The house has 8 bedrooms but one of those rooms is an office and not available during your stay. However, with the 7 bedrooms, 3 roll-away beds and 3 more 'cubby hole' sleeping areas, you can 'sleep' up to 20 people. Given the historic nature of the home and the valuable furnishings, please do not book this house if you plan to have a wild, celebratory party. The house is just not meant for that. :) However, it is ideal for events such as a Birthday party, wedding or baby shower, meetings, reunions, or simply a place to gather and experience a home like no other. Please call if you have any questions.

Property manager

Tate

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Host must pre-approve event and # of guests.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Host must pre-approve pets. NO PIT BULLS!

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking outside only. No Pets except on 1st floor. This is a quiet neighborhood. No parties that can be heard from the street.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 35

Note from host: Host must pre-approve event and # of guests.

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

Palatka

Located in Palatka, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Rice Creek Conservation Area and Etoniah Creek State Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ravine Gardens State Park and Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Palatka, FL

What's nearby

Ravine Gardens State Park - 7 min walk
Palatka Welcome Center - 9 min walk
Bronson-Mulholland House - 15 min walk
Palatka Municipal Golf Course - 4 min drive
Putnam Community Medical Center - 7 min drive

Getting around

Palatka Station - 13 min walk
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 4 min drive
Burger King - 5 min drive
Hoot Owl Farm House - 3 min drive
Zaxby's - 5 min drive
Bradley's - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Mansion! Great for family gatherings. Hundreds of FIVE STAR Reviews. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Stunning Mansion! Great for family gatherings. Hundreds of FIVE STAR Reviews. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Mansion! Great for family gatherings. Hundreds of FIVE STAR Reviews. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning Mansion! Great for family gatherings. Hundreds of FIVE STAR Reviews. located?

Located in the heart of Palatka, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ravine Gardens State Park and Palatka Welcome Center. Bronson-Mulholland House and Palatka Municipal Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km). Palatka Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jannine K., Saint Cloud, Florida

4 June 2023

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

VOW RENEWAL

We renewed our marriage vows after 22 years of marriage (pandemic forced us to miss 20 years). Had family and friends attend. Renewal took place on a boat and then we all stayed at the house overnight. Absolutely beautiful home and the host is wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Merritt Island, USA

6 May 2023

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

Waters Wedding

Wonderful, historic property! We thoroughly enjoyed being able to have the family in one house to spend time together before and after the wedding. Ravine Gardens was the wedding venue. The park is so close and beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

13 July 2022

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

A Timeless Treasure

Our family stayed in this wonderful inn for the weekend of our daughter’s wedding in Pomona Park. Everyone loved the inn. We enjoyed the warm greeting and tour by our host, Tate, and appreciated learning about the history of the property. Everyone slept very comfortably in their rooms, and we enjoyed gathering in the parlor and dining room for family conversations. It was a unique experience for our family, one that my in- laws are still talking about. Thank you, Tate, for preserving such a gem for others to enjoy. It was truly delightful.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

27 March 2022

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

Blown Away

We rented the INN to host a murder mystery party for me/my wife's birthday. The INN is aesthetically amazing and the amenities were fantastic. Our guests were blown away by the setting it created for the party. I'm sure they will be talking about this for years to come and we plan to come back and do this again, it was a huge success. Tate, the owner, was accommodating, responsive, and kind. He gave me and my wife a tour of the INN before guests arrived and shared the fascinating history and (secret) details of the property. 10/10 experience. Cannot recommend it enough. If you are considering doing something similar here, you will not be disappointed!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022