Friendlys River Retreat private Rustic Camping Cabin sleeps 4+with tent camping

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Two wooden cabins with porches, one with a red exterior and the other with a brown exterior, surrounded by trees and grassy ground.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a desk with a chair, a small cabinet, and a patterned carpet.
A cozy room with a bunk bed, a patterned rug, and a hanging light fixture.
A red wooden shed with a white door, a small step leading up to it, and a garden hose connected to the side.
A red wooden shed with an American flag, a white trailer, and a tree in a wooded area.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Mayo, FL
  • Place, Suwannee River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lafayette Blue Springs State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Mayo

Located in Mayo, this cabin is in a rural area. The Ghost Town of Ellaville and Four Freedoms Monument are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lafayette Blue Springs State Park and Suwannee River State Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and ecotours nearby.
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Map
Mayo, FL

What's nearby

  • Suwannee River - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Lafayette Blue Springs State Park - 14 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Allen Mill Pond Spring - 15 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park - 22 min drive - 31.5 km
  • Suwannee River State Park - 27 min drive - 33.6 km

Getting around

  • Madison Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ticklish Pear - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Boudoir - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Red Roof Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rumph Dining Room - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Friendlys River Retreat private Rustic Camping Cabin sleeps 4+with tent camping pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Friendlys River Retreat private Rustic Camping Cabin sleeps 4+with tent camping?

As of 7 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friendlys River Retreat private Rustic Camping Cabin sleeps 4+with tent camping on 7 October 2027 start from NZ$133, 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 Friendlys River Retreat private Rustic Camping Cabin sleeps 4+with tent camping?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Friendlys River Retreat private Rustic Camping Cabin sleeps 4+with tent camping?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Friendlys River Retreat private Rustic Camping Cabin sleeps 4+with tent camping?

Checkout is at 1:00 PM.

Where is Friendlys River Retreat private Rustic Camping Cabin sleeps 4+with tent camping located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Suwannee River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Allen Mill Pond Spring and Lafayette Blue Springs State Park. Perry Spring and Veteran's Memorial Park of Mayo are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very accommodating!! The cabin and property have everything you need to enjoy your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
It's always a pleasure hosting professional guests this means your party of four , thank you for keeping the cabin nice and tidy certainly , would be a pleasure to host you again in the future and just a heads up I have other cabins that are bigger and I have food kitchens and all the goodies , safe travels .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very peaceful and quiet. The host was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean. I really enjoyed the stay. A lot of springs near by to swim in. Will be staying there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great weekend away- it was just what me and my girlfriend needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2025
Bravo! Safe travels . Its always Friendly's goal to provide and share this marvelous space out here looking forward for your future visits..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cabin in the woods. Stacey was awesome. He gave us several great sight-seeing spots. If you are wanting a 5 star Hilton, keep looking but if you are wanting a quiet, cozy, and clean little cabin in the backwoods, THIS IS THE SPOT!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was such a serene and peaceful stay! Stacey was amazing and so kind! Soooo many springs around and the amazing Suwanee River!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed the property. It was a bit rustic but that's what we liked about it. Our 2 dogs had a great time as well. It was clean and cozy. Lighting up the fire pit, roasting s'mores, playing corn hole with the kids and grandkids. Over all we had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Extremely pet friendly & the cabin was warm and cozy even on cold nights. Be prepared for a short walk to the shared restroom to use the toilet and shower.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Amazing place to stay. Very quiet and great location. Not to far from rt 10. If you like nature you’ll love staying at this place. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
Thank you for booking Friendly's River Retreat it would be a pleasure to host you in the future please come agin your host Stacey
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Friendly’s Cabin and would highly recommend it to anyone seeking a relaxing and peaceful getaway. The location is ideal for nature lovers, and the hospitality was exceptional from start to finish. Air conditioning was great, and our cat even enjoyed the cabin!Despite our last-minute booking, everything was clean, well-prepared, and ready upon arrival. We especially enjoyed using the grill throughout our stay, and Stacy did an excellent job maintaining both the grounds and the bathhouse. Communication was always prompt, courteous, and helpful whenever we had questions.We look forward to staying here again on our next visit to the area.
Stayed 24 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean. Access to property to walk dog. Quiet area.
Stayed 27 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Camping Cabin

Awesome place. My wife and two young daughters loved it. Exactly what we were planning for. Private and quiet. Stacey was a great host from start to finish. Stores are down the road and 15 minutes from Blue springs. Cant recommend enough. Better than camping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was what I expected. I love the isolation & the calm of the environment. I was upgraded from the cabin to the Tiny House & was still given a tour of the property because I will be booking again & was shown all of my options. Bruno (dog) was very welcoming & friendly as well. I didn’t catch the cats name but he/she sat on my porch with me. I loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cabin and it was a perfect camping experience with the luxury of air conditioning. Our host provided and anticipated everything that a happy camper could need. The fridge with small freezer inside the cabin was a pleasant suprise. It was nice for freezing ice packs for our next day's outings and cut down on the amount of ice. The site location was centrally located and in short driving distance to our planned outings including the Peacock Springs. The local dollar general was about 15 minutes away and had everything we needed. It was a rural camping setting and quiet, allowing us to spend quality time with local family. We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stacey was very nice & communicated well. Check in was a breeze. Great little cabin in the woods with a TV!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stacey the host was very attentive and friendly! The property is quite secluded so be prepared to have food and lots of bottled water etc. Not much around to do so very low key and quiet. The toilet and shower were a distance that I was not comfortable with walking to during the night. I was a solo traveler so if you have others with you I would think it would be fine. Otherwise comfortable little cabin for get away.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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