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Book your escape to paradise at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe!

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A wooden dock extending into a body of water, with a red umbrella and benches.
A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.
A wooden walkway leading to a house surrounded by trees with Spanish moss.
A modern kitchen with a central island, dining area with a round table, and a living room with a sofa and armchairs.
A modern kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a dining area with blue chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Santa Fe Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Melrose, FL
  • Place, Santa Fe Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main bathroom

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

Master bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Melrose

Located in Melrose, this holiday home is on a lake. Starke Golf and Country Club and Ironwood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Waldo Motorsports and Thomas Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention, or check out an event or a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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Melrose, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Florida - 35 min drive - 44.3 km
  • Gainesville Raceway - 36 min drive - 48.6 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 38 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Sante Fe College - 49 min drive - 65.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stone’s Irish Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Florida Cracker Oyster Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Book your escape to paradise at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Book your escape to paradise at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Book your escape to paradise at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Book your escape to paradise at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Book your escape to paradise at The Lake Cottage at Santa Fe! located?

This family-friendly Melrose holiday home is located on a lake, steps from Santa Fe Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Cowpen Lake. Clear Lake and Lake Galilee are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is amazing from the check in to the views absolutely amazing l will definitely be a returning customer!! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We'll be back

Another wonderful stay. The perfect cottage from which to enjoy Lake Santa Fe.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Exceeded expectations

Perfect place for a relaxing 50th birthday. The house, location, amenities and sunsets were all fabulous.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely a great place to stay!!!

I was there with my family for a baby shower & reunion. The accommodations were great, they were so helpful and took every measure to make our stay so enjoyable. Can’t say enough about the house! It was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful and very comfortable lake cottage!

This was a wonderful place to stay for the weekend. The lake views with the moss-draped trees are pretty amazing. The cottage is very comfortable and has everything needed. The host is awesome—she was very responsive and attentive to details (even providing little unasked for “extras”).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was great

Top notch
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake House

We were celebrating our sons 15th bday and also Fathers day. The house is very clean and well equipped. The beds were comfortable and we had everything we needed for our stay. Will definitely be back for another stay! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding

This is the absolute best VRBO property we have ever stayed at. It’s everything it says it is online – plus more. Stephanie has outfitted the place with every amenity you could possibly want. She is a gracious and generous host.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous Lake Getaway

The Lake Cottage was perfect for my latest trip to Lake Santa Fe! The house is adorable, super clean and outfitted with anything you might need. Stephanie was a great host - she spent a lot of time welcoming me and showing me all aspects of the house and dock. It was a 10/10 experience for me, and I would highly recommend her home to anyone looking for a fabulous lake getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Nicest VRBO ever

We have stayed in several VRBO and Stephanie’s was the nicest yet. She had all the little things that makes the stay easy and upscale with coffee bar, bath amenities, chargers and mosquito spray just to name a few. If you are an outdoorsy person there are kayaks, life vests, fishing poles and even worms to fish with. The house was in impeccable shape. Everything was clean and in great shape. The lake is spring fed and crystal clear with beautiful sunsets off the pier. She was quick to answer any questions we had. It was awesome!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Register Rendezvous

we had an amazing time. The men got to fish, the kids got to go tubing & jetskiing. the young adults went kayaking. it was a great time. The house & grounds are immaculate. we had few hiccups, but they were handled very quickly & with such pleasure. Stephanie is definitely a plus 10 host. Mitch was accommodating with everything that we asked for him to do. He is a plus 10 as well. We will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing In Every Way

Our family of five traveled to Melrose recently to visit family. Everything about this property was as described and so much more. This is the first accommodation/property in several years that not only met but exceeded our expectations. This private cottage and property are absolutely breathtaking. It was a pleasure communicating with the host regarding check-in/out and she was super helpful with giving suggestions about restaurants and local events. Upon arrival, we received a kind note and fresh baked muffins. The cottage was impeccably clean with great attention to detail. The lakeside deck and dock were spacious and well cared for as well. When we were not taking in the wonders of the outdoors, we enjoyed relaxing in the living room with the feeling of being right on top of the water. If you are planning on staying in Melrose, look no further. This cottage is amazing in every way with some of the best sunsets I have ever seen.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

Stephanie doesn't miss a beat! The house, the amenities, the details, the VIEW are all simply amazing. Fresh muffins upon arrival, extremely clean and well organized house. Some staples (butter, eggs, drinks, SUCH good coffee!) are there ready for you, as well as everything you need for cooking and grilling, and not a detail is missed. You want to fish with the kids? Here's poles! Don't have bait? Here's a compost with worms! Forgot the s'more fixings? Right here in the cabinet! Kid wet at the door yelling for a towel? Towel basket right by the door! Kayaks, little beach, board games, even LEGOs for the kids. Truly an amazing time! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is the perfect Lake Santa Fe cabin. It's beautiful inside and out and the amenities are hard to beat. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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