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Pirate's Cove Astor - River Retreat

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A covered dock with a railing overlooking a calm body of water, a small boat docked, and a house in the background.
A two-story house with a covered patio and a swimming pool.
A hand holding a beige mug with a textured pattern, positioned in front of a mesh screen.
A room with bunk beds, a pool table, and a seating area with shark-themed cushions.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Astor, FL
  • Place, Astor Recreation Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Astor Public Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Glen Springs Recreation
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

1st floor Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

1st Floor Master

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

2nd floor master

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 (bunk house /game room)

+1
2 Double Bunk Beds, 2 Single Beds and 1 Double Futon

4 bathrooms

1st floor master

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

2nd floor

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

2nd floor master

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

Game room

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Pirate's Cove Astor - River Retreat

3 separate private living spaces. 3 Bedrooms plus a bunkhouse/gameroom complete with 2 sets of twin over full sized beds and full sized futon. 4 full bathrooms, Huge TV in game room, most other rooms throughout cottages and also in outdoor kitchen. Outdoor speaker/radio system. Tons to do on the property and locally. Fire pit in sandy beach area, Pool table, corn hole, 2 Tandem Kayaks, Charcoal grill (Charcoal not provided). Very private and peaceful. Catch bass and catfish right off the dock. Manatees and gators are often seen right off the dock. 3 Porches with outdoor seating for hanging and relaxing. 65ft of Boat dock on property with boat ramp near by. Bait shop and boat rentals are all very close, you can even drive your boat to the local on the water restaurant. Laundry on property. Yard is fully fenced and plenty of parking. Short ride to natural springs in the area. Three separate living sections. Must book at least 10 people to receive all three living spaces - space can sleep up to 17 people.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Upon request
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only. No indoor smoking
Exterior cameras for security purposes and to monitor that our rental policies are upheld
Please do not move the pool table as we had it professionally leveled.
Loud music after 10:00 pm is not permitted. Astor has a sound ordnance and restrictions against loud music and disturbances after 10 pm.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7185791
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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Upon request
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
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 Astor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Stetson Mansion, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge and Ocala National Forest. Jet skiing, kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Astor, FL

What's nearby

  • Astor Recreation Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Astor Public Library - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Bluffton Recreation Area - 15 min drive - 10.1 km
  • De Leon Springs State Park - 16 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 17 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • DeLand Station - 30 min drive
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castaways Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pierson Family Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Place Restaurant - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pirate's Cove Astor - River Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pirate's Cove Astor - River Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pirate's Cove Astor - River Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pirate's Cove Astor - River Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pirate's Cove Astor - River Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Ocala National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge and Juniper Springs Recreation Area. Silver Glen Springs Recreation and Stetson University are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time staying here and we will definitely be back every year! It’s the best place. The description is very accurate and it’s just the perfect spot if you’re wanting to go to Silver Glen Springs. It’s awesome for groups and families plenty of room and space for everyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Israel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place excelent host will come back soon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great places to stay! I will be booking this places next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deann P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place that we truly enjoyed! Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dominick K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time as always.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanya A.

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

Great getaway

Loved our stay so much. Great for large parties.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitch F.

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

Perfect for small wedding party. 4 nights.

Very well maintained property, quiet, good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dustin H.

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

Great place

Was a great place to stay. Very clean. Very spacious for a large group.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheri D.

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

Day Off-ish

We had a wonderful time, wish we stayed longer. Great location and plenty to do at the house. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi R.

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

Love Pirates Cove

We love staying here…it is our 5th time! Great location! Great house for a large group! Bring your boat and your relaxed attitude! You will enjoy staying at the Pirates Cove!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zoey J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

The property was beautiful!!!

I loved how much space we had for all of the boats! They had very quick responses and even let us check in early! I recommend if you are looking at staying here to book it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise A.

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

We had a group of men that go on a annual fishing trip. This was a great location

Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Love this house

This was our second time staying here, and we would definitely recommend it. Plenty of room, great location, great hosts. We were able to park the boats in the water right behind the house with easy access for a day trip to Silver Glenn.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Travis C.

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

A+

Enjoy our weekly stay here each year
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Reba M.

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

Bachelorette Weekend

Loved the whole property very chill and relaxed. Just what we all needed!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Great gathering for Friends

A great space for us to gather with friends & our teens. Owners were wonderful communicators & made checkout a breeze!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

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

Retreat

It was perfect for our men’s retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Celebrating graduation and upcoming wedding

This property turned out to be perfect for our group!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie D.

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

River Retreat

What a great home right on the water!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Nice quiet location very accessible

The property is well set up for a variety of groups. There are enough accomodations to handle most any scenario
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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

Great getaway for a big family

This place was very spacious had plenty of room an cooking areas and places to sleep. Our family loved an enjoyed having kayaks to use. They have stuff for all ages to do. We would certainly recommend this place an will plan on visiting again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

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

Don’t scroll any further..BOOK THIS PLACE!!!

Awesome from A-Z!!The location, response from owner, bedrooms, lots of room to have your own space, the canal, boat ramp super close, grocery store was right down the road, pizza delivery, lots of linens and towels..I can go on and on!We already are wanting to book for next year and we just left yesterday. You won’t be disappointed (until it’s time to leave) Hands down the best place for large groups and families of all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
Jessica!!! Thank you so much!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Blake B.

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

Daytona 500

Great place with plenty of room for large group of guys going to the race.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by David Renaud

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Hi! We are David and Kristie. Married in 2017, and living in St. Augustine, Florida, we were looking for a nice get-a-way for our blended family to easily visit a few times a year. We fell in love with Astor and wanted to share it's charm with others when we weren't staying. Astor has a lot to offer...wildlife, adventure, fishing, hiking, boating, relaxation, and much more. We aim to make sure your visit is amazing and special. There is so much to do onsite but one of our favorite things is to just relax at night and play games. We've made so many memories here and our goal is to make sure you return. We are always making improvements and love feedback on how to make your stay better.

Why they chose this property

Perfect for large groups who want to stay together but in separate living areas...Family reunions, Church groups, Men's fishing retreats. Family boating to swim in the springs, or just a relaxing weekend with bon fires and corn hole on the property... You will not be bored...

What makes this property unique

Fishing right off dock. String lights, fire pit and outdoor speakers for night time gatherings. Kayaks available on property for canal use. Outdoor kitchen with bar and a great place to clean your catch of the day for the feast that night. Places to eat out, but also charcoal grill onsite for a stay at home dinner.

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