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Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Melrose, FL
- Place, Santa Fe Lake3 min drive
- Place, Single Vision Inc.8 min drive
- Place, Gold Head Branch State Park16 min drive
- Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)24 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom 1
4 Single Bunk Beds
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
Common area 1
1 Double Futon
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville
Awesome lake house 20 minutes outside Gainesville, FL in Melrose. Boat launch on property, great bass fishing, and perfect wake sports lake.
- private beach
- easy boat launch on property
- sleeps 12
- pool table
- main house three bed rooms 2 bath (1 bedroom has a set of built-in bunks)
- guest house two bedrooms 1 bath
- private beach
- easy boat launch on property
- sleeps 12
- pool table
- main house three bed rooms 2 bath (1 bedroom has a set of built-in bunks)
- guest house two bedrooms 1 bath
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pets are case by case at owner’s discretion
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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Melrose
Located in Melrose, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Waldo Motorsports is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Gold Head Branch State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Melrose, FL
What's nearby
- Santa Fe Lake - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
- Single Vision Inc. - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
- Etoniah Creek State Forest - 13 min drive - 20.6 km
- Gold Head Branch State Park - 16 min drive - 23.5 km
- Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park - 16 min drive - 23.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- Hardee's - 11 min drive
- Stone’s Irish Pub - 10 min drive
- Wendy's - 11 min drive
- Blue Water Bay Restaurant - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
23 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
AMY J.
24 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
AMY J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Mike Barker
Hello, I’m Mike and grew up in the lake region area. I currently reside in Jacksonville and Lake Rosa House is our families get away. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
Why they chose this property
The lake and the property. Lake Rosa is a clear sand bottom private lake (no public access). The water is cool year round and great for fishing, wake boarding, wake surfing, and tubing. The property is over 3 acres with mature oak trees that provide great privacy.
What makes this property unique
It is a newer home with the main house having been redone recently and the guest house being new construction (in last 6 years).
Languages:
English
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