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Quiet getaway in updated home in Fl state forest

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Arcade/game room
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Florahome, FL
  • Place, Etoniah Creek State Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Blossom Hiking Trailhead
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Clay County Fairgrounds
    ‪58 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Secondary Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Quiet getaway in updated home in Fl state forest

This gem is located in Floroda's Etoniah State Forest. The property is surrounded by quiet woods with occasional visits from deer and other forest animals. Relax on the front or back porches and enjoy the sounds od nature. The fire pit is nice evening entertainment. Home has recently upgraded bathrooms and kitchen. Smart TVs in all bedrooms and living-room. Internet available. Park offers hiking and horse trails. Perfect getaway from the hustle ans bustle of city crowds.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Sorry, this is against forest regulations
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets allowed if house trained.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Two covered outside porches. No smoking inside.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2185095vb
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: Sorry, this is against forest regulations
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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

Florahome

Located in Florahome, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Etoniah Creek State Forest and Rice Creek Conservation Area. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hiking and cycling.
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Florahome, FL

What's nearby

  • Etoniah Creek State Forest - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Lake Blossom Hiking Trailhead - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park - 50 min drive - 50.6 km
  • Kingsley Lake - 52 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Clay County Fairgrounds - 58 min drive - 80.6 km

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 24 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bardin Grocery - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Randy Harris Register Lathing - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪BackWood's Barbaque - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet getaway in updated home in Fl state forest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Quiet getaway in updated home in Fl state forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quiet getaway in updated home in Fl state forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet getaway in updated home in Fl state forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet getaway in updated home in Fl state forest located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Etoniah Creek State Forest and Lake Blossom Hiking Trailhead. Rice Creek Conservation Area and Lake Como United Methodist Church are also within 12 miles (20 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. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
another great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Shawn is one of the kindest most thoughtful and generous hosts! Perfect little home in an incredibly quiet and beautiful area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Great Stay

Great stay, great host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 October 2022
Maria, I am mortified that it did not give you five stars on all of your categories. You are absolutely a five-star guest and we welcome you back anytime! I do want to contact VRBO to see what happened. I hope you all enjoyed hog Waller and had a chance to ride your ATVs around the forest. We hope you come see us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam T.

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

relaxing getaway

Hospitality was out of this world. quiet peaceful roomy beautiful scenery
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corby C.

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

Awesome getaway in Etoniah Creek State Forest

Great place to stay for some peace and quiet with all the amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clayton S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet and cozy stay in the woods. Shawn was a pleasure, very communicative and was so kind to our family. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

Wonderful home, beautiful location, amazing hosts!

The location was perfect for my family and I, we absolutely loved the fire pit! Shawn was an amazing host who was very responsive and gave us many recommendations to do around the area! We can’t wait to stay with them again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina T.

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

PERFECT

I cannot say enough good things about this property. Everything was just perfect! This is exactly what I needed, and I was so happy with everything. My dog also loved it so much thank you, and we will be coming back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce N.

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

Quick Getaway

Wish we had more time to enjoy the amenities and nature all around you. Thankful for the flexible check in and check out times. Appreciated the owners reaching out before to let us know about the dirt road and driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2024
Thank you for the awesome review. We hope you have a chance to come back one day. Have safe adventures and travels!
Verified

8/10 Good

Bobby F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dirt road was terrible. Very rough.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Amazing

My family and I had a great experience!! Shawn communicated regularly and made everything so easy. The home was beautiful and clean and was in a quiet, country setting. She also had snacks and staples readily available. Thank you for a great stay!! I highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lilia C.

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

Even better than expected!

The pictures DID NOT do this place justice! Everything was just perfect!! So warm and welcoming from entry, to settling in, to not wanting to leave ❤️. Every little detail was considered and we found it all to be so thoughtful and kind. Yummy snacks, cold waters and comfy blankets were at the ready, games and movies to spend some quality time and the layout was great for two families to have space to connect and relax. Thank you so much for making our stay such a pleasant and memorable one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2023
Lilia, Thank you so much for the kind words and we are happy that you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to seeing you all again if you’re ever in the area. Have safe travels. Shawn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

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

Real Peace and Quiet

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We were looking for a quiet place to escape to for a few days and this was perfect. So quiet and peaceful here. They have the most beautiful sounding wind chimes I've ever heard. The house was even better than the pictures, and the homeowner was so welcoming, kind and generous. We felt right at home. I can't say enough good things about this place. It's super close to hiking areas and borders state forest. We loved hearing the whipporwills in the evening and even got to see a firefly! We felt so refreshed from our stay here we can't wait to come back!! Highly recommend!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Beautiful, quiet stay

Shawn was an absolutely amazing host and communicated very well. The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The beds were so comfortable. The property was beautiful. We enjoyed the games on the back porch and the view of the forest and wildlife all around. Shawn left snacks and drinks and even went above and beyond to get ice for us because we were leaving early in the mornings for a fishing tournament. The bonfire was set up ready to go with all the fixings to make s’mores! We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back. Thank you Shawn for sharing your beautiful home and property with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2023
Jessica, Thank you so much for such a great review! It was lovely having you all and I look forward to seeing you again when you’re in the area. Best of luck catching the big ones. Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

audrey j.

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

Perfect retreat - 4th of July dancing weekend

We were traveling to the area for a 4th of July contra dancing weekend at The Dancing Fish of Lake Santa Fe and wanted to take our dogs with us. Shawn, the owner, contacted me immediately upon making the reservation and provided lots of very helpful information about the house and the area. We walked trails in etoniah forest and walked around the lake nearest the house. The dogs were happy, we were happy and the dance weekend was fantastic. Our nieces, who live in Dunnellon, stayed overnight the first night and devoured all the delicious snacks left in the house for us by Shawn. They were even able to make s'mores over the firepit. It was a truly lovely weekend and made so much more special by all the 4th of july decorations and obvious care taken by the owner. We will definitely stay at this location for future dance weekends and highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

robert k.

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

Pleasant stay and was able to work remotely

My wife, our cat, and I stayed at this house for three months where I was able to work remotely. I would take the laptop and monitor out to the back porch and work the whole day (when dry) from there looking directly into the nearby forest. Very clean and comfortable. The kitchen was fully stocked. Water pressure quite good. The host, Shawn, frequently checked in with us via VRBO messages to see whether we needed anything. Frequently saw three does - be careful as they sometimes appear in front of the car near the house. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 90 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharlotte T.

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

Peaceful and Private=Amazing

This home is exactly what we were looking for. Its in the middle of a state forest with hiking trails nearby. Our dogs had the time of their lives exploring right outside on the huge property. We didn't get a chance to use the fire pit that they graciously had set up with wood for us due to rain but we took advantage of listening to the rain and wind chimes while sipping hot chocolate and playing Yahtzee on the covered back porch. I can't say enough about the property and the host. Shawn takes pride in her property and has thought of everything one would need and has it on hand. From the moment we walked in, we felt at home. The pictures of this house does not do it justice. Shawn was exceptional at communicating and checked on us to see if there was anything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

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

Beyond Perfect....

I can't say enough good things about Shawn! From talking to her thru messages before booking until the moment we checked out, she was the best host by far. The pictures do not do the home justice, we were able to bring the side by side and ride it right there from the house all up into the forest, the location was absolutely peaceful and quiet and seeing the deer every morning, reminded of being back home in WV. She called at least once a week and checked on us to see if we needed anything, she made sure the house was fully stocked of EVERYTHING, from toilet paper and cleaning supplies to snacks on the counter and in the fridge! We enjoyed our stay so much, we decided to rent a property from them and so far Shawn and her husband Joby have been at the top of any scale for a landlord you could ask for! If you get the chance to book this beauty, jump on it, trust me, you will not regret it!! Thanks Shawn and Joby for helping us make memories to last a lifetime ❤️
Stayed 41 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

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

Everything you could ask for!!

We had such a wonderful experience!! Home was in the perfect location for our itinerary. Comfy & cozy. Shawn goes above and beyond in what she provides and making sure her guests are 100% happy! We will be booking again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth C.

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

Wonderful forest getaway

This was a wonderful stay in a very scenic area, the host was extremely accommodating and made us feel very welcome. The house was very well furnished and we all loved it! Definitely by far the best place we’ve stayed in!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

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

Peaceful & has everything you need

Felt like home away from home. Very friendly host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Britt J.

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

Perfect

This was the perfect getaway! We have 3 very energetic kiddos and there was plenty of room for them to run outside and explore! The adults loved the game shelf! Everything from the snacks to the decor just made this the best place I have rented on any platform! The communication from the owner was prompt and very friendly! I can’t say enough great things about this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie V.

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

Perfect for us!

We had a great stay! We rented Blossom St. for the weekend for some R&R and it delivered! It is off the beaten path, which was perfect for us. Shawn is the most attentive host I have ever had! Everything is well planned, stocked, and clean! Cute decor, the most soothing wind chimes, great space, s’more set up, snacks/drinks, games, and pets allowed! She even had dog biscuits for our fur babies! The woods surround you with peacefulness. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2021
Thank you so much for the review! We have booked with another vacation rental home company but you are our first with VRBO. What a great first start for us! We would love to have you again sometime so please contact us if you’re in the area. Safe travels and we hope to see you again.

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Hosted by Shawn Koehn

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