10/10 Excellent
Michael F.
3 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Michael F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Entire home
Charming Santa Fe River Cottage - 10-15 min from 3 of FLA's most popular springs
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6120.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Fort White, FL
- Santa Fe River1 min drive
- Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park20 min drive
- Ginnie Spring21 min drive
- Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)59 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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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Fort White, FL
What's nearby
- Santa Fe River - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
- Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
- Poe Springs Park - 19 min drive - 19.5 km
- Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 20 min drive - 12.9 km
- Ginnie Spring - 21 min drive - 12.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Hungry Howie's - 7 min drive
- Itchetucknee Springs Concession - 17 min drive
- Reds Tavern Ft White - 8 min drive
- The Package Shack - 7 min drive
- Celebtities - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
9.6/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
6.0/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
9.8/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Agniya V.
18 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short and sweet
Agniya V.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maralijn R.
27 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice springs getaway!
Maralijn R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline P.
6 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice
Jacqueline P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erica S.
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely Clean
Erica S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Billy C.
22 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay
Billy C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Faith R., Annapolis MD
3 April 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick Visit
Faith R.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daphne C.
11 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Daphne C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jason N.
7 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful!
Jason N.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Freida M.
23 December 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and serene
Freida M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Brian M.
18 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful
Brian M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Melissa M.
7 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Trip
Melissa M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer P.
7 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome weekend getaway!
Jennifer P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeanmarie R.
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home away from home
Jeanmarie R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Desiree S.
3 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and comfortable
Desiree S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
8/10 Good
David D.
6 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A bit rustic, but comfortable, quiet, and enjoyable
David D.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jerry K.
17 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
surprisingly nice!
Jerry K.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah C.
14 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely secluded spot
Sarah C.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
27 November 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
vacation to see family
Verified traveller
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
8/10 Good
Claudia F.
10 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and Cozy
Claudia F.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joani G.
4 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Huck’s Hideaway
Joani G.
Stayed 49 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle G.
15 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy weekend retreat
Michelle G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Terry Ann G.
3 January 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's unique!!!!
Terry Ann G.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kathy W.
9 September 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
Kathy W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Meagan M.
25 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Weekend Getaway
Meagan M.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by Shawn Waugh
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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