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Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat!

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Games room
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Santa Fe River
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

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Branford, FL

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat!

Welcome to our tranquil retreat on the Santa Fe River! Our 2BD, 2BA home offers a peaceful escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled on a lot with direct access to the river, you'll enjoy stunning views from the comfort of the living room or outdoor deck. Watch the sunrise over the river while enjoying morning coffee, or unwind in the evening with a glass of wine as you soak in the sunset. Book your stay today and experience the beauty of the Santa Fe River at our cozy retreat!

The interior of the home is cozy and comfortable, with two bedrooms that can accommodate up to four guests– plus a pullout queen sofa that can sleep an extra two. The living room is furnished with comfortable seating and a flat-screen TV, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the nearby parks and trails. Enjoy a game of pool with family and friends in the game corner of the living room, which looks out onto the river! The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare meals during your stay.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are plenty of activities to enjoy in the surrounding area. Take a canoe or kayak trip down the Santa Fe River, or explore the nearby parks and trails. Tubing and fishing are also popular activities in our neck of the woods. With its natural beauty and peaceful ambiance, our retreat on the Santa Fe River is the perfect destination for a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway.

We are close to many local springs, including Ginnie Springs (19 minute drive), Ichetucknee Springs (22 minute drive), and Blue Springs (20 minute drive.) There are also pontoon boat and jetski rentals available approximately 13 minutes away.

Pets are allowed with an additional $100 pet fee per animal.

We are next door to a boat ramp.

Please be aware that as our home is located in a natural setting on the Santa Fe River, it is not uncommon to encounter snakes, insects, and other wild animals during your stay. We recommend that you take appropriate precautions and exercise caution when exploring the surrounding area.

Please be aware there are exterior security cameras around the outside of the home.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Watch your children at all times.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Additional $50 pet fee per animal.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 3370613vb
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 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 deadlock

About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ginnie Spring and Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area, while High Springs Museum and High Springs Community Theater are cultural highlights. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Branford, FL

Restaurants

  • ‪The Package Shack - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪The Collective - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Reds Tavern Ft White - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat!?

As of 18 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat! on 19 October 2026 start from NZ$463, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Fe River and Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area. Ichetucknee Conservation Area is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

cassandra p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was amazing will definitely be booking again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
Thank you for staying with us! You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice Quiet place. The park next door is an excellent place to swim or put boat in. Only thing that could have been better if is they provided tubes or kayaks to use on river!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

candy d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is AMAZING, i didnt wanna leave it is soooo peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
Thank you for staying with us! You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cash C.

Everythijg was amazing about our stay beautiful setting beautiful home amazing communication from our host above and beyond, however over two weeks after our stay we received an extensive cleaning fee for pet hair for our non shedding dog who is also kennel trained and sleeps in the kennel other than that last issue amazing probably would avoid visiting this if you have pets other than that definitely worth the trip
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculately clean and fully equipped. Wish we had a longer stay in this house!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
Thank you for staying with us! You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Communications with the hosts was outstanding, clear and timely messaging. Unfortunately we needed to cancel at the very last minute but the hosts were understanding and very gracious. I would highly recommend booking with them
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
Thank you for staying with us! You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Nichole & Patrick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay…property is clean & as depicted in photos & description. Extremely peaceful property. Only complaint would be the need for better back porch and riverside furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
Thank you for your feedback and for staying with us! You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful spot. Comfortable rooms. Plenty of space for family of four, with two young adults. Great for dogs. Well stocked kitchen. Not too fussy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
Thank you for staying with us! You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is idyllic for many reasons—- being right on the river and parking our kayak on the bank and jumping in whenever, the adorable decor, and the thoughtful touches are a few. Loved the spaciousness and the location. We will be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
Thank you for staying with us! You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place!Great for putting in kayaks at the 47 bridge ramp and then pulling out at the back yard. There was a wild stretch where we could not see any houses or even lights at night for what seemed like a mile or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2026
It's been a pleasure hosting you and we'd love to welcome you back whenever you're back in town!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Very pleasant setting and extremely peaceful. Although the dishwasher was broken, the host kept in great touch with us and we understood that they were going to replace the dishwasher after we were gone.Appliances break and that could have easily happened to us at our own home.The home was truly a retreat and a haven. It was quiet and at night the skies were so clear you could actually see the Milky Way.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2026
It's been a pleasure hosting you and we'd love to welcome you back whenever you're back in town!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

Cute home on the river!

Cute home on the river- location is great for visiting many springs & seeing wildlife.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2025
We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2025
We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric M.

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

Host was great

The area was nice. House was nice and the host was very helpful with the couple of minor issues we had during our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I read in other reviews that the host was not good in communicating. I didn’t find that at all. Any question I had was answered promptly. I loved the house. We probably were there during the coldest spell Florida has had in a long time . The pool table came in handy. The heat worked well, furniture was comfy, neighborhood was quiet. I would return .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May 2026
Thank you for staying with us! You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon A.

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

Beautiful

Amazing peaceful location beautiful house everything was perfect we definitely return soon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful location and found everything to be perfect during your stay. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jose b.

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

Great time

The house is beautiful, me and my family had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 September 2023
Thank you so much for being such a wonderful guest! It was an absolute pleasure to host you and you are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynwood H.

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

Peacefull

It was a great river front property. It was just as described in the deacription. Nice a quiet
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen Rose T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Santa Fe River cottage rental was indeed serene and relaxing! We enjoyed spotting several interesting birds, deer and other wildlife and saw fish jumping in the river while enjoying our coffee outside on the deck and patio. This spacious but cozy cottage was just right for us. We had 2 sitting rooms to choose from; one for quiet reading and the other for catching up with Netflix. The kitchen was was bright and sunny with the added convenience of a washer/dryer. We chose an ideal river cottage for our son's wedding weekend. The natural beauty of the setting and river created a perfect place for us to unwind and recharge.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2025
We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sydney P.

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

Spring Break Family Trip

We had a great time at this house the kids loved to fish and enjoy the view off the large deck of the river Ginny springs about 25 minute drive
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great time and that the kids enjoyed fishing and taking in the beautiful views from the deck. It sounds like you made some wonderful memories during your stay! We hope to welcome you back for another visit soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

35th Anniversary Getaway

We chose to stay here to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. The home was very clean inside. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you may need. We brought a canoe and enjoyed the river each day. The porch was a wonderful place to drink our coffee each morning and watch the afternoon thunderstorms. We look forward to going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stella C.

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

Beautiful property, wonderful stay.

The name of the property is perfect - it is the definition of serenity. Absolutely beautiful. Clean and comfortable home with everything you need. We had a wonderful stay and hope to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you found our property to be serene and beautiful. It’s great to know that you enjoyed your stay and found everything you needed for a comfortable experience. We would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stefani w.

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

Retreat

I loved the property. It was on the river with an awesome view from the sliding glass door of house. Thw only thing that would have made it better was to stay in the summer time when it was warm. Had everything you could have needed.
Looking off back balcony.
Best seat in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On our first morning, we enjoyed access to the Lower Santa Fe River - using the launch ramp next door to the house. We paddled upstream to the Santa Fe River Park and fished while we drifted back down to the house. On other days, we enjoyed launching kayaks from Rum Island County Park as well as doing lazy river tubing on the Ichetucknee River.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 December 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great place for price!

Very spacious for a 2 bedroom. Great price/value. Kitchen is fully stocked & comfy sitting areas! Right on the river with a big deck. We had a great time! Not necessary for the price, but new pillows, more deck furniture and a thorough deep cleaning would be a . Dock is currently under repair and not accessible - which was fine for us!Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2025
Thank you for staying with us! Hope to welcome you back in the future!

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