Old Florida Sunsets Delights at Lake House retreat with spectacular beach & dock

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Explore the area

Melrose, FL

Santa Fe Lake1 min walk
Gold Head Branch State Park14 min drive
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)27 min drive
University of Florida33 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Charming Lake Front recently upgraded old Florida cottage with a spectacular redesigned dock. Sandy white beach next to cypress and magnolias. Launch your boat or canoe for excursions on 6,000 acres Santa Fe Lake. Or just sit at the end of the dock for breathtaking sunsets.
Near the quaint towns of Melrose and Keystone Heights. Santa Fe Lake is a 6,000 acres fresh water paradise.
Enjoy boating, water skiing, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, swimming, or simply sipping sundowners by the water’s edge. 25 minutes away from Gainesville, Fl. Home to the University of Florida. Historic town of St. Augustine and its beaches are only 45 miles away. Grocery and convenience stores less than a mile away. Enjoy a few of the local restaurants and antique shops or day cruise to many other nearby attractions. One acre property with a gated entrance for additional privacy.

Property manager

Luis

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Lake view

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 27

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking allowed outside areas of the home

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Melrose

Located in Melrose, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Etoniah Creek State Forest, while Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park and Matheson Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Gainesville Raceway. With jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Melrose, FL

What's nearby

Santa Fe Lake - 1 min walk
Gold Head Branch State Park - 14 min drive
University of Florida - 33 min drive
Shands at the University of Florida - 34 min drive
Gainesville Raceway - 35 min drive

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

Florida Cracker Kitchen - 8 min drive
Wendy's - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Fryer's Chicken - 6 min drive
McHenry's Irish Pub - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Florida Sunsets Delights at Lake House retreat with spectacular beach & dock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Old Florida Sunsets Delights at Lake House retreat with spectacular beach & dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Florida Sunsets Delights at Lake House retreat with spectacular beach & dock?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Old Florida Sunsets Delights at Lake House retreat with spectacular beach & dock located?

This Melrose cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Santa Fe Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Gold Head Branch State Park and Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. Veteran Memorial Park and Lincoln City Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

8.8

Excellent

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael B., Southern Maryland

5 March 2024

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

Wonderful Lake house

My wife and I spent the full month of February 2024 at this lake house. Everything about this experience was great. The owner was ultra responsive, the house (cabin) very comfortable, clean, well equipped with everything we needed. The area is peaceful, quiet, close to Melrose and Keystone Heights - both cute little towns with great restaurants. My wife and I had an excellent time...

Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

13 March 2022

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

Relaxing vaca

Great sunsets, kayaking, boating and fishing. Porch areas diverse and relaxing. Quiet neighborhood, spent much time outside. Lake folk friendly. Tournaments on weekends but weekdays were perfect. House not brand new or ultra fancy but a perfect lake cottage, exceeded our expectations.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin H., Orange Park, FL

25 August 2021

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

Santa Fe Lake house Vacay 2021

We enjoyed our stay with family at the lake house. True cabin feel and all we needed as we were outside everyday til dark. Good fishing and family fun. Would love to return if possible next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lance D.

3 August 2021

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

Nice place

I enjoy the place would love to come back

Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Don S.

7 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not what we expected

The lake cottage was described as humble and rustic. When we arrived we added another word, unkept! Upon arrival the first things we noticed was that the lawn was freshly mown but you are greeted by a decaying boat and and old toilet in the yard. The interior of the screen porch, where you enter the home was covered in a major layer of dust and dirt, including the furniture and washer, dryer area. The bathrooms including the one off the back porch were clean which seemed to be a plus. Bed spreads contained stains and were wrinkled as if some just tossed them on the beds. Two bedroom closets were piled with bed linens, pillows and comforters. The front porch that overlooks the lake contained a chair that looked like it previously resided in the office of an old car garage and jalousie windows that obscured the view of the lake because they hadn’t been cleaned in forever. There are lots of televisions and cookware in the house, the large toaster oven however still contained grease and food scraps from past users. The water, as mentioned in the description is funky and makes the toilets looks like haven’t been flushed. Outside, folding chairs etc. were just piled on the front porch next to an old Coke machine and covered in dust and dirt. High point was the lake and the dock. We stayed as we could not find another place on the lake on short notice, we cleaned and straightened what we could to make our stay doable. It was sad to see this older home treated with disrespect.

Stayed 11 nights in May 2021