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Charming Santa Fe River Cottage - 10-15 min from 3 of FLA's most popular springs

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2 story cottage secluded in the woods near the Santa Fe River
Enjoy this renovated modified A frame style cottage near the Santa Fe River
Queen bed upstairs
Kitchen
Screened deck with furniture on the 2nd floor. Both bedrooms open to the deck.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top rated for families.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Santa Fe River
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Fort White, FL
  • Place, Santa Fe River
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ginnie Spring
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Charming Santa Fe River Cottage - 10-15 min from 3 of FLA's most popular springs

Renovated in 2022, this is a 2 bedroom river cottage just a short walk from the Santa Fe River. Conveniently located near several Florida springs, great dining, & unique shopping. Check out our guest book for more info. **We highly recommend purchasing trip insurance that will cover a variety of issues that may arise prior or during your trip. Examples are medical events that prevent or shorten your stay, vehicle problems or accidents, and natural disasters (i.e. tropical storms and hurricanes) that require mandatory or suggested evacuation. Florida in the summer is always subject to strong storms which often cause lengthy power outages that can affect the property and could electively cause guests to shorten their stay. Trip insurance would potentially cover the remaining days depending on the policy purchased.

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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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$30 surcharge for loose trash placed in cans outside the home. Secure all trash in bags before placing in outside cans.
$25 surcharge for each item of furniture that is out of place from its original position at check in. This includes outdoor furniture as well.
$100 surcharge for lost key. This requires complete change of locks.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2644478vb
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 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

Fort White

Located in Fort White, this cottage 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. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and ecotours.
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Fort White, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe River - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 14 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Ginnie Spring - 17 min drive - 12.2 km
  • University of Florida - 53 min drive - 61.0 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 55 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Package Shack - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Collective - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Reds Tavern Ft White - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Santa Fe River Cottage - 10-15 min from 3 of FLA's most popular springs pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Santa Fe River Cottage - 10-15 min from 3 of FLA's most popular springs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Santa Fe River Cottage - 10-15 min from 3 of FLA's most popular springs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Santa Fe River Cottage - 10-15 min from 3 of FLA's most popular springs?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Santa Fe River Cottage - 10-15 min from 3 of FLA's most popular springs located?

Situated on a river, this cottage 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 Library are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place if your looking to spend time on the river or surrounding springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for exploring the river and springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rian s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Very serene. Beautiful property.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms and location was perfect for our needs. Plus my sister lives right across the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were able to get away for a few days! We enjoyed the nearby springs and the ability to come back to have home cooked meals in a beautiful cottage! Everything was wonderful and the owners were very accommodating and communicative!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It’s such a quite and beautiful place, the stay it’s really comfortable, Ginnie springs it’s really close
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place - well equipped- easy access and good communication with owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daphne C.

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

Great stay

Love the house. Great location to the springs. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2022
Glad you enjoyed it! Come back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maralijn R.

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

Nice springs getaway!

Our family had a lovely stay at this cozy home. Great location to visit beautiful springs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet. Lots of deer in the area. Very laid back community. Santa Fe river was low which made it crystal clear and beatiful.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando M.

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

Lovely place

The place was lovely..very clean...location quiet for relaxing.... We and my family had a excellent time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Glad you had a great time! Thanks for taking such great care of our home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick V.

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

Great Place

love the home overall great place to get out of the city and really close to basically all the springs !! Cant wait to come again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
We are happy you had a great time and hopefully got to see some of the local wild life that venture right up to the cottage! Would love to have you stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely enjoyed our stay at Huck's Hideaway! This lovely, quiet home is the perfect base camp for exploring several springs and state parks in a very close proximity. While relaxing at the house, we saw turkeys, deer and a huge barrred owl. We hope to come back and would highly refer/recommend this lovely home and property. TY!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were there on a Diving trip. Didn’t spend much time at the house. So most of this is not applicable, but the facilities were clean and perfect for our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Faith R.

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

Quick Visit

Perfect place to sleep for a short trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

Awesome weekend getaway!

We stayed here 2 nights so we could kayak the river. The property is clean and well-equipped. We plan on coming back soon, this is perfect for a weekend trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Family Trip

Short 2 day stay to visit the springs with grandchildren. Beautiful spot, the kids loved walking to the river. Even met some locals who were friendly and answered all the kids questions.😊
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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

Relaxing 40th birthday weekend

Great location. Private test close to springs, restaurants, and grocery stores.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
Glad you enjoyed it and belated Happy Birthday!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason N.

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

Beautiful and peaceful!

The owners were amazing and helpful! It was fully stocked with everything we needed! It was close to all of the local springs and destinations. We will be staying here again the next time we come to Ginnie Springs!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Perfect location

Location is ideal to "all the things" in the area. Owners were friendly and professional at the same time. Cute house and clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2022
We are happy you had a good stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agniya V.

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

Short and sweet

We were just here for 2 nights. Everything was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanmarie R.

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

Home away from home

We had a nice relaxing weekend in our home away from home! We visited the nearby springs and it was just a hop to get home! The hosts were communicative and welcoming! Thanks for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liliya S.

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

Great family get away

We loved the house. It was clean and super close to Ginnie Springs! Our kids loved it ) we enjoyed every minute and will be back. Thank you Shawn & Jade for your fast responses and care ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2022
We are so happy you had a great getaway and we loved having you and your family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Absolutely beautiful

What a sweet, adorable place to stay tucked away in the woods. Extremely relaxing. Had a wonderful time. Honestly, can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Lovely secluded spot

Nice little touches make this place feel very homely. The surrounding area with multiple springs nearby is absolutely beautiful. We will return again :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Waugh

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Welcome to Huck's Hideaway on the Santa Fe River! We are so glad you are here! We are the Waugh family! Shawn, Jade and our 6 kiddos make up this lively bunch! We hope that your stay is relaxing and you come to love the beauty of "real" Florida as we do. Because our family loves to travel, we've made an effort to stock our river home with things that we know make accommodations feel like home. If you find that you need something not provided, please feel free to ask and we will do our best to see to it that your needs are met. We are always excited to serve our guests, and we take great pride in our accomodations.

Why they chose this property

Recently fully renovated. It is located in the rural area of north central Florida. The Santa Fe River is within walking distance from the property. A great place to fish or bring a canoe or kayak. Seclusion with no neighboring structures in site from the house. The quietness of the property is extremely relaxing.

What makes this property unique

This property is quaint and quiet. It is located within a 5 minute walk to the Santa Fe river where there is a boat launching ramp for those that like to spend time on the river. It is also located within a 15 minute drive of several of the local springs.

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