10/10 Excellent
T M.
7 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
T M.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Apartment
Steps 2 Paradise, Crystal Lake, close to Starke and Keystone Hgts.
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Starke, FL
- Santa Fe Lake11 min drive
- Waldo Motorsports19 min drive
- Gainesville Raceway39 min drive
- Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)38 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Steps 2 Paradise, Crystal Lake, close to Starke and Keystone Hgts.
You are literally Steps 2 Paradise, Crystal Lake. The most beautiful lake around. Quiet area with plenty of nature. Enjoy walks or coffee outside under the trees and blue sky. We are not on the lake but a few steps away with a private concrete boat ramp, pavilion, trees, dock and sandy swim area.
This Guest Suite is connected to the home with its OWN private entrance and on the opposite side of where the owners stay. No kids or animals so the house stays quiet and relaxing. Roku TV, buffet with utensils, plates, cups, mini fridge, napkins, microwave, table and chairs, sound machine, drip coffee maker, coffee, filters, creamer, card games, books and much more to make you feel at home! Beach chair, cooler and towels are provided
Bring your boat, kayak, golf cart, bike. Plenty of parking if you need to bring a trailer, boat or truck. Home has rocks, grass and 1 step leading into the room. Parking maybe on grass or the driveway. Quiet time is from 10pm-7am- No parties & No animals. Security cameras around exterior of home.
Rails to Trails is just a bike ride away or you can drive and walk the paved trail. Gainesville 30 minutes, Keystone Hgts 10 minutes, Starke 10 minutes, Camp Blanding 20 minutes, Jacksonville 1 hour. If you need a taxi please ask us first.
We will text or call you 1 hour before check in to let you know the door code and more arrival information. Be safe and HAPPY traveling!
This Guest Suite is connected to the home with its OWN private entrance and on the opposite side of where the owners stay. No kids or animals so the house stays quiet and relaxing. Roku TV, buffet with utensils, plates, cups, mini fridge, napkins, microwave, table and chairs, sound machine, drip coffee maker, coffee, filters, creamer, card games, books and much more to make you feel at home! Beach chair, cooler and towels are provided
Bring your boat, kayak, golf cart, bike. Plenty of parking if you need to bring a trailer, boat or truck. Home has rocks, grass and 1 step leading into the room. Parking maybe on grass or the driveway. Quiet time is from 10pm-7am- No parties & No animals. Security cameras around exterior of home.
Rails to Trails is just a bike ride away or you can drive and walk the paved trail. Gainesville 30 minutes, Keystone Hgts 10 minutes, Starke 10 minutes, Camp Blanding 20 minutes, Jacksonville 1 hour. If you need a taxi please ask us first.
We will text or call you 1 hour before check in to let you know the door code and more arrival information. Be safe and HAPPY traveling!
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Amenities
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
See the instructions in the room for more info
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Starke
Located in Starke, this apartment is in a rural area and 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 wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Gold Head Branch State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
Starke, FL
What's nearby
- Santa Fe Lake - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
- Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park - 13 min drive - 11.4 km
- Waldo Motorsports - 19 min drive - 21.2 km
- Gainesville Raceway - 39 min drive - 43.6 km
- University of Florida - 44 min drive - 53.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Orange Blossoms - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Florida Cracker Oyster Bar & Grill - 4 min drive
- Wendy's - 7 min drive
- Circle K - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
About the host
Hosted by Aleshia
I have been here for 45 years. I know a lot about the area so if you have any questions, please ask.
Why they chose this property
I love that we are literally a few steps to the most beautiful lake around. Sitting on my front porch and enjoying the lake are my two favorite things.
What makes this property unique
If your looking for a rural area with a lake this is for you!
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