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4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal with pontoon rental available.

4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal with pontoon rental available.

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Covered boathouse. A great place to spend time on a rainy day.
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Overview of 4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal with pontoon rental available.

Reviews
9.6 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Welaka, FL
  • Popular LocationWelaka Spring14 min walk
  • Popular LocationDunns Creek State Park13 min drive
  • Popular LocationSilver Glen Springs Recreation53 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 4

Owners suite bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal with pontoon rental available.

A great home for a multitude of purposes, such as wedding parties, fishing groups, family reunions, two couples vacationing together, and many more. Why do you ask? This private home is unique because it has a huge master bedroom suite and because of its location it is accessible by water to the St. Johns River, Glen Springs, Welaka Springs, water-front docking dining, fishing, boat slips, fish-cleaning station, covered boat house with outside lounge/sun/shade areas; and not to mention the space that all can enjoy comfortably inside as well.
I have a concierge on-site in the guest house to answer all your questions and remedy any problems.

Location by Boat
Location is about one thousand feet of canal travel to direct access to the St. John's River, which is about 3 minutes from the river. Then, it is 5 minutes to Welaka Springs, 10 minutes to Ocklawaha River, 30-45 minutes to Glen Springs, and 15 minutes from the riverfront dining Renegade's. Rent my pontoon boat for $150 per day or bring your own boat. There is parking for 4 boats. There is also parking for 3-4 boat trailers.

Location by Walking
Across the street is a small park to walk your pets and see a beautiful sunset over the St. John's River.

Location by Driving
Free ice at 223 Sportsman Drive, 1-minute drive.
Restaurants & Bars: "Shrimps R Us" and "Log Cabin", 3 minutes, "Renegade's" on the water. All three usually have live entertainment on weekends, 4-10 minutes on Highway 309.

Fishing
Catch fish off the dock as most people catch more fish from the dock than they catch from the boat. You can clean your fresh caught fish in the fish cleaning station equipped with a sink and running water.

Boat Slips
You can bring up to two twenty-four-foot boats to dock in your backyard.

Outside Area
There is an outside private 12'x50' waterfront dock with lots of seating and a large sunshade and dining area. The 12'x30' screened porch has two comfortable Tommy Bahama wicker chairs and a Tommy Bahama comfortable wicker couch. There is a glass dining table that seats four. The water view and easy access to the backyard and dock area make for a great social gathering.

Private Parking
The driveway can park nine cars. Trailers are allowed.

Inside the Separate Owner's Guest House Suite


Inside the Main House
16 years ago, this home was custom-built as a vacation home for a multi-millionaire, and its true quality shows. Guests are sure to enjoy a memorable vacation in this fully furnished, four-bedroom/2-bath home.

Bedrooms
The main/master bedroom has a king-sized bed, while the remaining two rooms are each furnished with queen-sized beds, dressers, chests, and nightstands and are comfortable for two people in each bedroom. The fourth bedroom has two twin beds.

Living Room
The large living room is furnished with extremely comfortable furniture. I have just replaced the couch and loveseat with ones that have four reclining seats. An excellent setting to watch a 72-inch big-screen TV with Amazon Prime and Netflix.
Board games and an assortment of reading materials are available for book exchange.

The Kitchen
The kitchen is equipped with luxury appliances, dishes, accessories, gadgets, pots, and pans that a gourmet chef could ask for. The kitchen is perfect for informal dining with a four-person breakfast bar and high-top chairs. There is a semi-formal dining room that seats eight or more when you add leaves to the table.
There is a gas and charcoal grill that will please the most particular griller.

Property manager

James Koestering
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Pets

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

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed outside only.
If you use the fish cleaning sink, you clean the fish cleaning sink and area, Do not throw fish guts in the canal, put them in the river
It is discouraged to allow pets to be left alone in house or in yard.
If you must leave a pet alone, the pet must be put in your cage or my cage which is in the laundry room, There is a radio to play music for the pet,

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses solar energy
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Welaka

Located in Welaka, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Ravine Gardens State Park and Palatka Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Welaka Spring and 40 Acre Park. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Welaka, FL

What's nearby

  • Welaka Spring - 14 min walk
  • Ocala National Forest - 7 min drive
  • Dunns Creek State Park - 13 min drive
  • Lake George - 17 min drive
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 53 min drive

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mema's Family Restaurant - 11 min drive
  • Log Cabin Bar & Package - 19 min walk
  • River Pub Italian Grill - 11 min drive
  • Frontier Dance Hall & Restaurant - 38 min drive
  • Subway - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal with pontoon rental available. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at 4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal with pontoon rental available. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal with pontoon rental available. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 4 bedroom luxury home on a quiet canal with pontoon rental available. located?

This family-friendly Welaka holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Welaka Spring and Welaka Town Hall. Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium and Ocala National Forest are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fishing trip
Overall the property was good. The grass needed cutting because it was high but other than that we were fine with it. The house met all our needs and we had ample room for everyone. We will rent the property again if it’s available on the dates we return. We were able to pull our boats up to the dock and use for easy access to the river. Check in and check out was easy. If all our party showed up as expected, parking would have been an issue with the trucks and trailers but it wasn’t. Two trucks with two trailers was ok. But if we had had the other two trucks and trailers, we would have had to regroup on the parking situation.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Nell B.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in
Not ready
The house was not cleaned when we arrived after check in time. The owner was going to send someone over. But after about an hour or so, we were feeling uncomfortable so I called the owner and told him we weren’t staying. Our charges were returned and it worked out for the best! It looked to be a perfect place for fishing and a boys trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Darren C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Jim was a gracious host. The house was large and well-outfitted for our family. The street location was nice with a canal in the back and view of the St. John's across the street. However, I didn't go far on foot before the surrounding area became quite sketchy. My mom said there were bollweevils in the cupboard, though I didn't see anything. I did see some mold in the fridge and on the counters which happens when you live near the water. Just wish it was cleaned up. Other than that, it was terrific.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend on the river
Property was clean and spacious with easy access to the river, more tv's in bedrooms would be nice for larger parties, but enjoyed the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious Spot for our Men’s fishing trip
This was a great spot for our biannual men’s fishing trip. This was our first stay here, sought it out after outgrowing a previous place after 3 stays up the river. This place has plenty of space that accommodated 8 men comfortably. Well-equipped and host was real responsive. The area seemed to be nice, prime location in regards to some of our favorite fishing spots. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by James Koestering

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I am 71 years old and recently divorced. I have been a custom home builder in Minneapolis for the past 38 years and retired to Florida in October 2016. I bought this house and another smaller house. I travel the world a lot, My last trip before the vires was a 1-month trip traveling in Madagascar followed by a 75-day safari traveling 1500 kilometers' thru Africa, Tent camping on the plains with the wild animals' It was an epic adventure of a lifetime. My next trip will be traveling the Amazon River. For many years I had a vacation house on the Mississippi River that I rented weekly on HomeAway, we always had a 5-star rating. You will find that this home has a 5 star rating when you get here. I enjoy fishing and traveling, I have a large woodworking shop that I like to putter in.
I now have a girlfriend, Donna, and she helps me with my VRBO.

Why they chose this property

When we lived in Minneapolis my wife and I took vacations to many areas of Texas, California, Arizona, Alabama, and Florida looking for a perfect blend of nature viewing, snorkeling and sport fishing. We found it here. When the shrimp are running you can net them right in the backyard. The backyard faces east so you have the morning sun rather than the hot afternoon sun in the backyard. There is a large grass yard on the side yard to play games. I also have a croquet set and other sports equipment that you can use. You will find more things to do than you will have time to do them so, stay for a longer time.

What makes this property unique

We are next to the Welaka Springs and occasionally get manatees right at the dock. A while ago I came out to the dock and there was a manatee floating next to the dock, I thought it had died so I went over and touched it and it rolled over and a baby popped up. I left so she could nurse in peace. You get the morning sunrise in the back of the house and the sunset over the river and the park in front of the house. You are just a 4–5-minute canal ride and you are in the St Johns River. It is a very quiet location as one neighbor is in their 90's and the other is in a nursing home. The house was an extra wide double wide mobile home, but it is the finest quality made. It was originally built as a summer home for a multi-millionaire. There is a covered boat house and when it rains it's a great place to fish and listen to the rain on the metal roof. The canal is 8-9 foot deep so it's great for fishing right off the dock. You do not need a fishing license to fish off the dock in Florida. There is a huge sunshade on the dock, so you can fish in the shade. There is a screened-in porch in the back of the entire house that is in the shade after 11:00AM.

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