Charming Waldo Getaway Near Lake Santa Fe!

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A yellow house with a porch, a front door, and a driveway.
A covered porch with a brick floor, white railings, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a large sectional sofa, a ceiling fan, and a television on a wooden stand.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a brown leather sofa, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a sectional sofa, wooden flooring, a ceiling fan, recessed lighting, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Earleton, FL
  • Place, Santa Fe Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Waldo Farmers Market
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Waldo Motorsports
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Family Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Earleton

Earleton is home to this holiday home. Ironwood Golf Course and Starke Golf and Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Gainesville Raceway.
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Earleton, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Lake - 1 min drive - 0.2 km
  • Waldo Farmers Market - 12 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Waldo Motorsports - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 25 min drive - 36.0 km
  • Gainesville Raceway - 26 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stone’s Irish Pub - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Waldo Getaway Near Lake Santa Fe! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Waldo Getaway Near Lake Santa Fe!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Waldo Getaway Near Lake Santa Fe!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Waldo Getaway Near Lake Santa Fe!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Waldo Getaway Near Lake Santa Fe! located?

Situated in Earleton, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Santa Fe Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Santa Fe River and Waldo Motorsports. University of Florida and Lake Rowell are also within 20 miles (32 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. 44 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with everything you need to prepare meals in a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the fully equipped kitchen and the peaceful, quiet neighborhood. It means a lot to know the home had everything you needed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house in a great location. Very clean and comfortable. We really enjoyed the secluded feel, and we saw deer every day! Our host, Terri, is an excellent communicator. She got in touch with us immediately after we booked, and made check-in a breeze. This is a "10 star" house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2026
Jodi, thank you for taking the time to review our home. We are very happy to see your feedback and look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was just as described in the listing! It was very clean and the kitchen was well stocked so cooking was easy. All of the beds were comfortable. We saw the “herd” of deer everyday in the community. Our host checked in on us several times during our stay via text which was appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2026
Thank you Linda for your review. We are happy to see that you enjoyed the stay and look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The yellow house was extremely peaceful and accommodating. The communication was excellent. It is the greatest escape for a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2026
Thank you so much for the review, Melissa! We are thrilled to hear that our place provided the peaceful escape your family was looking for. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime you need another getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Over year collections a glimpse of how rural living can be. Beautiful old land to get there .Small town experiences in melrose- keystone heights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2026
Thank you Sandra, we appreciate your review and are happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and boys stayed there for a UF move in. It is in a secluded area (the boys joked it felt like jumanji) but only a 25-30 minute drive from campus.I wasn't there so can't comment on details, but they enjoyed the time spent there and had no complaints.Property manger was efficient and easy to get hold of. The owner is extremely considerate, she allowed us a late check in since our flight back was in the early evening, and even called us when an Amazon package arrived late after we had left, and offered to return it for us at the ups store!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2026
Thank you for sharing this! We're so glad your husband and boys enjoyed their stay for the UF move in.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Time

This property was absolutely beautiful. My family and I had the best time and cant wait to go again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Weekend Stay With Friends

Weekend stay with friends. The accommodations were roomy and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our large family—quaint, spacious, and set in a quiet neighborhood. The management team was professional and responsive, and when an unexpected issue arose, it was handled quickly and with great care. Even the owner personally checked in to ensure we were comfortable. Truly outstanding service and hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful House

I highly recommend staying at this house. Everything about it was great. Communication with the property manager was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful landscape

The spacious yard and spacious home was a great find. We enjoyed the peace and quite the beautiful property offered.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great relaxing spot

We enjoyed our stay. Great house nestled in the woods. Clean, quiet. Room for everyone. Close to all we needed. Communication with owner and check-in was fabulous. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yellow House in Waldo

We rented this property because of its convenient location near Gainesville Raceway. The property was nicer than the description. Everything was well appointed and there was enough room for everyone. Our agent was very personable to speak with.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

UF Graduation

Stay was great. They allowed early checkin. The drive took about 25 mins to get to UF graduation events. The place was great and it was peaceful. We liked having the fully stocked kitchen and the great outdoor space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Everything was exactly like it was stated online
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yellow house near Santa Fe Lake

Property manager was attentive and accommodating, much appreciated. Overall, the home needs a few more amenities and a bit more owner love to be a SUPER vacation stay. Be sure to use Google Maps to navigate to the house, not Waze!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

We spent a wonderful peaceful week at the "Yellow" house. All the amenities were there for us. It was comfortable for us to meet in the middle to talk and visit and still be able to separate to our rooms for alone time. The pictures do it justice but it is still so much more. Terri was amazing and kept in touch with us. We would recommend this home to everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

December Wedding

My family went to Florida for my brother’s wedding and family Christmas celebration. The Yellow House was everything we could have wanted: cozy, comfortable, quiet, homey, and in a beautiful location. We were able to travel to Gainesville and Orlando comfortably. The full kitchen allowed us to cook meals. My son and sister bonded over a ping pong game. And, the fuzeball table was a hit with my new niece and nephew. We made some wonderful family memories in The Yellow House! We will keep it in mind for future family fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mom’s BDay surprise

Rented this property for a trip planned to surprise my Mom for her birthday. Location was close to my Mom’s house so it was ideal. Was a little disappointed since the pictures on the listing lead you to believe the property is on the lake, but it is not. The house was well furnished and the beds were comfortable, but the cleaning crew could definitely give this house more attention. No real issues and we really did have a lot of fun just hanging out. Plenary of room for us to sit and play cards and/or watch TV on the provided Roku. Would recommend to friends and family. Nice and quiet neighborhood as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the Yellow House! It was comfortable and well appointed, with plenty of room for three adults. We spent a lot of time on the screened porch, enjoying the birds and wildlife. The kitchen had all the basics, and the bathrooms were well stocked. What I really want to rave about is the owner and the manager. As our stay approached, we were made aware of a nearby wildfire by family in the area. When I reached out, the owner called neighbors in the community and assured me that air quality was good and there was no threat. Even with that information I was offered no penalty cancellation even though the cancellation date had passed. We happily kept our reservation and had an outstanding stay. I truly appreciate a host who puts the ease and comfort of her guests above all else. I want to thank the manager. I had to call Terri because I had lost the email with the check-in code. She was so warm and friendly as she got me the information. All in all, this was an outstanding experience and I appreciate all involved.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2026
Thank you Michelle for your review. We are very happy that our home was perfect for you and you enjoyed everything we enjoy @ The Yellow House. Please come back, we will be happy to host you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house for UF visit

The Yellow House was perfect for our trip to see a Gator football game. Terri sent a welcome text with info shortly after we booked & was easy to work with. She even went above & beyond, when she mailed us headphones that we accidentally left behind! The house is in the country, on a very quiet street. It was clean & had just what we needed for a long weekend. We would definitely stay here again. Thanks Terri!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay for Homecoming!

House was awesome, had everything we needed for a fun weekend. The kids loved the game room and there was lots of seating for everyone. The kitchen was well stocked and we cooked plenty of meals there. Everything was clean and the whole check-in process was super easy. It was a teensy bit far from the University just because we had to drive back & forth so many times, but for the non-inflated price, it was a steal for a game weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay.

Plenty of space.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, convenient to Gainesville.

This was home base for my daughter’s graduation from UF. Much cheaper than staying in Gainesville. The Evolve property manager was not very responsive, but fortunately we hooked up with the owner early and enjoyed a very pleasant few days. Very nice on the inside with all the amenities you need. Really felt like home away from home. Trust me.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home

Great location, loved the peacefulness of the surrounding's.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
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