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A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds!

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A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, benches, and string lights.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a tiled floor.
A wooden pier leading to a covered area with a view of a house and trees.
A wooden dock extending over water with a hammock and a swing.
A hallway with a patterned carpet, wooden floor, white walls, and a wooden staircase railing.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
This vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It includes 2 bicycles for exploring the area and offers water views from the patio. Adventure seekers can enjoy nearby tubing, fishing, and scuba diving, while Astor Public Library and Astor Recreation Park provide additional attractions.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Onsite parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Astor, FL
  • Place, Astor Recreation Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Astor Public Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs 1

1 King Bed

Upstairs 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds!

Sleeps 6 comfortably with 3 king beds. Additional two couches for additional guests. My Grandfather bought this property in 1966 from the mayor of Daytona Beach. It was two lots with a two bedroom wooden home and a cinder block garage. In 2007 my father demolished the old home and built a beautiful two story river home, it is located 30 miles from Daytona Beach and 90 miles from Orlando. Dual stall covered boat lift for boats. One slip is available, additional slip is $50 per day. A great getaway for peace and quiet. Wet a hook or take a nice tranquil boat ride. The home is strictly a vacation home with never a permanent resident. It is very pristine and still looks brand new. 30 and 50amp camper hookup in the driveway. Additional $100 per day to hookup. All vacationers have been very impressed, commenting that my amateur photos do not do justice! Service is my main concern, I want to exceed all vacationers expectations!
Great attractions to enjoy:
World's Most Famous Beach(Daytona Beach)
10 miles from Volusia Speedway
30 miles from Daytona Speedway
Daytona 500
Coke 400
Bike Week
Biketoberfest
Kennedy Space Center
Disney World
Universal Studious
Animal Kingdom
Sea World.
20 min boat ride to Silver Glenn Springs

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Non-negotiable, owner has severe pet allergies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4455616
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Astor

Located in Ormonds Jungle Den Camp Sites, a neighbourhood in Astor, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge and Ocala National Forest, while Stetson Mansion and Museum of Art - Deland are cultural highlights. With jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Astor, FL

What's nearby

  • Astor Recreation Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Astor Public Library - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts - 10 min drive - 13.2 km
  • De Leon Springs State Park - 15 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 17 min drive - 27.0 km

Getting around

  • DeLand Station - 30 min drive
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pierson Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Domino's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Castaways Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds! located?

Located in Ormonds Jungle Den Camp Sites, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Ocala National Forest and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. Juniper Springs Recreation Area and Chuck Lennon Park 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. 172 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 177 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
I have stayed at this property 3 times. House is very nice and the location is amazing. Couldn't ask for a better host. I will be staying again if they will have us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2026
Glad to have you Kenneth!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Astor Paradise. The house was very clean and up-to-date. This was our second time staying. Would highly recommend Astor Paradise.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice quiet area to come back after a day out to relax. David was very good with communication and would definitely book here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Pictures do not do it justice, the sunsets were beautiful and the fishing was great. If you are looking for a quiet getaway this is the place and yet close to not so quiet getaways lol. We have already started planning next year’s trip.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was great very easy to get a hold of and accommodating. The property was very nice had all the amenities we would need. Nice neighborhood, close to everything on our list to do for the week. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, our second time. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location and accomodations

We go several times a year and it is always a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thanks! Hope to see you again soon! Dave
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!!!!

Great place to stay!!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love this house

This is our 2nd stay here and we absolutely love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Very smooth ck in/out process, great property, lots of room, and owned by good people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Race vacation

House was awesome ,location is excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome river place!!

We had a great time at the Astor house! Will definitely be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful house and surrounding area! Would recommend this place to family and friends! Hope to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great location great house and dock. Host was very friendly and easy to deal with. Would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay in Astor FL. The accommodations have always exceeded our expectations. The home was spotless, comfortable, and thoughtfully prepared, creating a relaxing atmosphere from the moment we arrived. We especially appreciated how welcoming and attentive the host was—quick to communicate, helpful with local tips, and clearly committed to making the stay enjoyable. It all came together to make the trip feel effortless and genuinely memorable. Best of all we caught plenty of fish. Thanks again Dave!
Panoramic view from dock.
Solid crappie, but there are plenty bigger.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great house, great location, convenient and accommodating

The house is great and has everything you need for a weekend getaway to the river
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thank you! See you again soon! Dave Carter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great house and great location

The house and location are great. The dock setup is amazing and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 22 March 2020
Thank you for the kind words, hope to see you again soon! Dave and Sharon
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for fishing and relaxing.

Everything was excellent. Hope to go back again soon!
Stayed 13 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2020
Thank you! Hope to see you again soon! Glad your son got his Osceola Turkey too! Dave Carter
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

The property and house were great, quiet neighborhood. The owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great time! Fantastic house, boat dock & close to a lot to! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great River house

Our family enjoys this river house - great location and amenities - can’t wait to stay there again soon…
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

The house and facilities are perfect and the host is always ready to help.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2020
Thanks Chris, see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

The house was great. Also had a really nice dock to set and enjoy the sunt sets.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Fishing Trip

This is the third year we have stayed at the Jungle Den. Always a great time Perfect for what we need.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day get away

Property was right on St Johns River with an excellent dock and boat lift. House had everything needed for a getaway with the convienient home like feel. This was our second stay and would come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2020
Thanks, hope to see you again soon!

About the host

Hosted by David Carter

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Why they chose this property

Old house was removed and new vacation house built in 2005. Very impressive new house with all the modern amenities.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful Quiet Tranquil Setting. However, very close to all the action in Daytona or Orlando.

Languages:

English

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