Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16276 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Branford, FL

Ichetucknee River8 min drive
Ichetucknee Springs State Park9 min drive
Ginnie Spring32 min drive
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Annex Bedroom Suite

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

Sunroom bedroom

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Making memories on the beautiful Santa Fe River. This large family friendly home offers 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a sunroom, a party deck, kid friendly activities, tubing on the Ichetucknee River, swimming off the dock or just relaxing in the jacuzzi. Make a morning trip to the boathouse and enjoy your coffee in the peace and quiet of the river. Finish your day cooking smores at the backyard fire pit.

Bring your own boat and cruise the Santa Fe and Suwannee River. Private boat ramp is walking distance from the house. Easy docking at our boathouse.

Tube the private section of the Ichetucknee River. Key deposit required. Maximum guests allowed is 12. We can make your tubing experience easy by
renting you tubes that are ready for you when you get to the river house. Ask us about renting tubes.

Plenty of seating in both the dining area and living room for a large gathering. If you are a puzzle person, find a seat at the game table and help us finish a puzzle. If you are looking for some real downtime, this is the place to be. At night watch the deer feeding in the front yard and in the morning the manatees and otters playing at the river. The only sounds you will hear are the crickets and frogs talking to each other.

Property manager

Rob and Debbie Stambaugh

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Double-decked! Dine upstairs/down, now we've added an outdoor firepit, + seating

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 3:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Pets

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

Pet fee will be refunded with no damage

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

There will be a key deposit for both house keys and the park key. Once keys are returned, the deposit will be returned.

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 and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

Branford

Located in Branford, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Ginnie Spring. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Branford, FL

What's nearby

Ichetucknee River - 8 min drive
Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 9 min drive
Suwannee River - 17 min drive
Ginnie Spring - 32 min drive
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 34 min drive

Restaurants

Subway - 12 min drive
Reds Tavern Ft White - 12 min drive
Suwannee River Cove Restaurant - 18 min drive
Amy's Country Buffet and Grill - 12 min drive
Colleen's Restaurant At Sandy Point - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee. located?

This family-friendly Branford holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Santa Fe River and Santa Fe River-Hartzog Conservation Easement. Ichetucknee Conservation Area is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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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

Thomas F.

29 February 2024

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

Retreat

Awesome property!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 January 2024

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

Church Serving Ministry

We love our stay, the comfort, the location, nature. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

joyce C.

27 November 2023

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

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND ON THE SANTA FE RIVER

WE hid several of us stay for the weekend. the house was roomy comfortable and fun!!! My grand daughter said it was the best vacation stay we ever had. the house is set up for families for all ages young and old. with plenty to do on the property. from hanging out by the river and swimming to hot tubbing to fire pit sitting. plenty of sleeping space and the owners were very easy to work with and communicate with. the house had a very homey feel. we are grateful for the stay . joyce and joe carroll

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

15 October 2023

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

Friends & Family annual weekend getaway

Debbie is an excellent host! Everything was perfect and made our weekend fun & memorable! Beautiful views on the river! Great place to gather & highly recommend! Thank you Debbie!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

19 September 2023

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

What an amazing getaway!

I cannot recommend this place enough times ! It was so peaceful and awesome; the place was so cute and me and my friends had a wonderful weekend floating in the river and just enjoying each others company. Deb was an amazing host and answered any questions we had or needed assistance with something. I will now consider this a vacation place for me and my soon to be husband! Thank yall so much!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rob and Debbie Stambaugh

My husband and I found this amazing river front home right before we retired. We wanted a retreat home where we could have our four daughters, their husbands and our six grandchildren experience the river, the woods, boating, tubing, fishing and swimming all in a nature setting. We love this home and want to share it with others looking for that same peace and tranquility where at night, you can watch the deer feeding in the front yard and in early morning watch the manatees and otters playing in the river. At night make sure you light up the fire pit for smores and storytelling.

Why they chose this property

As a family, we had rented a house on the Ichetucknee River for years. We loved the river, the woods, the small surrounding towns and the peace and quiet we always experienced on our river vacation. When it came time to retire, we knew exactly where we were going to look for a vacation retreat. Now we can come anytime we want, and we would love to share this amazing experience with you.

What makes this property unique

Our home is located in Three Rivers Estates with a private homeowner's association that manages seven parks on the river. Our goal for our retreat home was to equip it with everything we needed. We wanted to be able to jump in the car and head to river anytime we wanted without having to pack up each time. We have everything you need for cooking, plenty of bath towel, beach towels and floating tubs. This five bedroom and four bath house has large rooms and sleeps over 18 guests in beds plus a futon in the sunroom. There is a crib in one of the bedrooms plus a highchair in the kitchen and kiddy pool at the boat house. Come experience our paradise!