Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm.

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Pool
Living area
Terrace/patio
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
Sleeps 71 bedroom5 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Melrose, FL
  • Place, Etoniah Creek State Forest
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Single Vision Inc.
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Flamingo Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 3 Large Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm.

Nestled in Melrose, this delightful country house/chateau offers a brilliant escape for guests. With 1 cozy bedroom featuring a queen bed and bunk bed, along with a comfortable living room with a sofa bed, this gorgeous property is perfect for a peaceful getaway. Enjoy amenities like heating, WiFi, and AC, making your stay convenient and enjoyable. Our place will help you feel at home while you're traveling in Melrose/Keystone Heights/Gainesville. We are 40 minutes from Gainesville which is perfect for UF game days. We are also one hour from St. Augustine and the beaches and roughly 2 hours from Universal and Disney. The property is 20 acres with the host also on property for any needs. There is a wonderful pool on site for guest use as well as the hobby farm where you can interact with many of our friendly farm animals. We are kid friendly and encourage and invite to join us in our daily farm activities including gathering fresh eggs each morning. We also have a private 15 acre lake. You can bring your canoe or kayak and explore a pristine environment. For bird watchers we routinely have 20-30 resident species as well as dozens more migratory birds including the occasional bald eagle.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4143513vb
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, birthday parties and weddings) 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

About the area

Interlachen

Interlachen is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Etoniah Creek State Forest and Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park.
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Melrose, FL

What's nearby

  • Etoniah Creek State Forest - 6 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Lake Geneva - 9 min drive - 12.7 km
  • Single Vision Inc. - 9 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Flamingo Lake - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Hart Lake - 9 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 24 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Howlin' Wolf - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Watering Hole at Smith Lake - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. ?

As of 21 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. on 26 January 2027 start from NZ$513, 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.

Is Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming country guest house on 20 acres with a private lake and hobby farm. located?

Situated in Interlachen, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Flamingo Lake, Hart Lake and Lovers Lake. Trout Lake and Lake Geneva are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Aaron Phillips

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