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Lake living close to Gainesville, UF Health and University of Florida

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Spring Sunset
Exterior
Fitness facility
Back of house with seating area and grill.
Retro style kitchen and dining room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Melrose, FL
  • Santa Fe Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • University of Florida
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Gainesville Raceway
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lake living close to Gainesville, UF Health and University of Florida

You will love spending your vacation relaxing lake side or enjoying Florida's largest water sports lake, Lake Santa Fe! Just 25 minutes to Gainesville and all it has to offer. You can go to a Gator game or hike the Hawthorne Trail to see Florida's natural wildlife. There's something for everyone!
*Sleeps 7 (5 in beds and 1 pullout couch)
*Pets allowed after owner consent. Deposit refundable
*Fully Furnished
*Pack and play provided.

Long-term rentals available.

Property manager

Erica

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Additional fee for pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 first aid kit

About the area

Melrose

Located in Melrose, this holiday home is on a lake. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Waldo Motorsports and Florida Museum of Natural History. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stephen C. O'Connell Center or Gainesville Raceway.
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Melrose, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Florida - 33 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 34 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Gainesville Raceway - 35 min drive - 39.3 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 35 min drive - 37.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Florida Cracker Kitchen - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cedar River Seafood - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake living close to Gainesville, UF Health and University of Florida pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake living close to Gainesville, UF Health and University of Florida?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake living close to Gainesville, UF Health and University of Florida?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake living close to Gainesville, UF Health and University of Florida located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Santa Fe Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Santa Fe River and Waldo Motorsports. Ironwood Golf Course and Clear Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Unique experience

House was incredibly unique. My wife loved the decor. Bed was extremely comfortable. Fishing was tough but you can't have it all. Would do again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

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

Serene

The place is serene and beautiful beyond measure. Erica was extraordinary and kind with all communication. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant Lake Cottage. Very clean.

Family loved the place. Decorated like a 50's Diner, which I loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Angie J.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

March 2025

The house is very nicely decorated. It is a nice rustic home. It could use some TLC. Lots of burnt out light bulbs, dock rail lighting does not work and some is missing. The door knob on my daughter’s bedroom was missing and she got locked in the bedroom. Fortunately my husband had tools along. There was no coffee maker in house and contacted owner and was told it must be there somewhere. Never heard back when I informed her it was not there. It has a nice selections of games, fishing gear, and a fully stocked kitchen. For the coat of our stay I was expecting a bit nicer accommodation. With some work it could be very nice.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Great short stay

Great stay at the lake house. Beautiful views and a really unique, fun property. It was exactly what we needed. Very clean and cozy. Thank you! When we are in the area, we will stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

jennifer m.

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

Quaint lakeside cottage

Adorable and comfortable place with a beautiful lakeside view. The owners included many little touches to make our stay enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

gregory a.

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

Back to school

Great end to the summer break and minutes away from campus
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Travis M.

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

Nice Little Lake House

Great spot with great lake access. We were there with a small children and the lake access and dock had more than a few hazards. Wasn't a big problem for us but heads up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerri Y.

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

Lovely cottage

House was lovely and very comfortable - quiet and peaceful!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Vacation

Have stayed here several times, great as always
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

A great stay

We have used this property for several years. It’s always clean and accommodating. Our favorite features are the spacious covered dock and the back porch overlooking the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tori H.

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

Family time

We love it here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

V H.

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

Lake Santa Fe

Lovely and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James P.

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

Nice little lake house

Older nice little lake house. Great view. Off the beaten path. Erica was very quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Lake Santa fe

Beautiful property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul R., Jacksonville Florida

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

September 2023 visit

It’s always a pleasure to visit this home and lake Santa Fe. This part of Florida is as beautiful as ever (but let’s keep that a secret). Thanks for the visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

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

Lake house

It was a cute little house tucked in the corner, but it was just right for our family, we enjoyed the lake and dock very much, will definitely be back again. the Fourakers
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

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

Family time

Had a great time just hanging out and enjoying the lake
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin H., Orange Park, FL

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

Lake Vacay

We had a wonderful time at this little house. Yeah thank you too is the owner for sharing this cute little place ‼️We were comfortable had everything we needed in the house. The lake was great‼️ Lots of boating, skiing, swimming, and fishing off the dock‼️ just wish the swimming area had less weeds, to be able to swim to the dock weed free. Our family members were able to visit and spend quality time together‼️Awesocation‼️
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Annual Family Santa Fe vacation

This was our second year of staying at this location. Our family has rented and vacationed at Santa Fe for over 50 years and this place checks all of the boxes. The dock is our favorite place, with plenty of room to hang out in the shade while fishing or reading. The back porch is a close second, with a great view all day. The house is nice, with comfortable beds and spaces, and all the conveniences you could need. We spend a great deal of time swimming and floating in the very quiet lake, or boating around to visit family or fish. Such a great place!
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Lake vacay

We love it here!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

ronald r.

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

Beautiful sunrise

Beautiful sunrise. Cozy home with everything you could possibly need. Great evenings playing cards with my family. Will be back to stay longer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Erica

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