Serene Live Oak Home w/ Fire Pit by River + SOSMP!

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6123 sq m

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Live Oak, Florida

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park9 min drive
Suwannee Canoe Outpost13 min drive
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center16 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2 (Flower Room)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3 (Rabbit Room)

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Home to the sweet sounds of the Spirit of the Suwanee Music Park and several thriving conservation areas, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom Live Oak vacation rental transports guests to simpler times ‘way down upon the Suwanee River'. Rise in the morning to explore Stephen Foster State Park, canoe down the famous river in the afternoon, head to the bat houses around dusk to observe thousands of bats circling the sunset sky, and close the evening with a home-cooked meal and stargazing by the fire pit!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Free WiFi | Private Backyard | Step-Free Access | Keyless Entry

Whether you’re looking to hike among the Spanish moss-covered oak trees, attend a festival with your pals, or fish with other anglers down the river, ‘Blue Dakoda Ranch’ is sure to deliver a worry-free stay in the heart of Live Oak!

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2 (Deer Room): 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 3 (Rabbit Room): King Bed

MAIN FEATURES: Smart TV, en-suite bathroom, dining table, patio, lawn chairs, reading room
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, air fryer, Keurig coffee maker, spices
GENERAL: Towels & linens, complimentary toiletries, A/C, central heating, hair dryer, trash bags & paper towels
FAQ: Exterior security cameras around the perimeter (facing out)
PARKING: Gravel driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

SUWANNEE RIVER FISHING (0.6 miles): Suwannee Bass, Largemouth Bass, Bream, Red bellies, Crappie, Catfish
GULF OF MEXICO FISHING (accessible by boat only): Red Fish, Speckled trout, Black Drum, Sheepshead, Whiting, Gag grouper, Mackerel
PARKS & TRAILS: Woods Ferry Conservation Area (3.6 miles), Suwannee Springs (6.2 miles), Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park (6.4 miles), Bat House (7.4 miles), Heritage Trail (8.8 miles), Fort Union Conservation Area (10.6 miles), Swift Creek Conservation Area (13.2 miles), Holton Creek Conservation Area (13.3 miles), Suwannee River State Park (19.3 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Valdosta (46.8 miles), Gainesville (65.2 miles), Jacksonville (79.8 miles), Tallahassee (90.4 miles), St. Augustine (118 miles), Universal Orlando Resort (171 miles), Walt Disney World Resort (177 miles)
AIRPORTS: Gainesville Regional Airport (70.6 miles), Jacksonville International Airport (143 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features exterior security cameras, 1 on the front door and 1 on the back door, facing out. They do not look into any interior spaces

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

Live Oak

This vacation home is located in Live Oak. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Woods Ferry River Camp and Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center State Park, while Suwannee County Historical Museum and Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center are cultural highlights. Scuba diving and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.

Live Oak, Florida

What's nearby

Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park - 9 min drive
Suwannee Canoe Outpost - 13 min drive
Stephen Foster Folk Culture Center - 16 min drive
Blue Sink Canoe Launch - 19 min drive
Suwannee River State Park - 26 min drive

Restaurants

Big Wood BBQ and Grill - 10 min drive
Burger King - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Zaxby's - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Live Oak Home w/ Fire Pit by River + SOSMP! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

8.4

Very good

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

7.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

27 March 2023

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

Suwannee Spring Festival

We rented this home to attend the Suwannee Spring Festival with our Florida friends. The home was at a great location to do that and provided us with the quiet restful nights we were looking for during our vacation. We will definitely stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Mike T.

10 October 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Intrusive owners and Shocking Rules

I don't like to leave poor reviews but this particular landlord has some very unusual rules and likes to intrude on your vacation. I will start out with the fact that the house is clean and in great shape, however the owners only share house rules once you are ready for check in, so I will share them here so you can decide for yourself if this is the situation you want for your vacation: 1. AC and Thermostat- You have to text the. owner to have them adjust the thermostat and they will do so if they choose. In other words if you like it cooler than 72 when you sleep, you are out of luck. 2. Toilets- They have signs posted in the bathroom that read "If it doesn't come out of your body, don't put it in the potty". 3rd world type of rules, not Florida. 3. Trash- Not only do you have to save your number 2 business toilet paper in the trash, they tell you that you have to put it in your car and take it home with you. Text from owner: "As a reminder that you please keep all garbage inside and take it with you upon departure. Given your location in a rural area-there are wild animals, any garbage left outside in the trash bin poses a dangerous situation for house guests. Any trash left behind will incur penalties." What a treat. Just for reference the house is in a community with kids running around during day and evening hours. The parents of those children must not like them very much. (sarcasm) 4. Ring Cameras- They have 2, one on the front door and one on the back door, both exterior but they use these to monitor you. Case in point, when our daughter arrived with her husband and kids, there was a strong chemical odor in the house. We told them to open up the house and let it air out. Well she did and as soon as she did that I received this text from the owner "Hey Mike, there are poisonous spiders and lots of wasps and other insects that will get in with those doors open. The doors cannot stay open". This was unacceptable to me so I immediately put a bandaid over the ring camera which brought a wrath of texts, phone calls and emails threatening to evict and charge me for vandalism. The male owner even said he was calling the local sheriff (his friend) on me. I of course would have been happy to chat with that sheriff about the situation, but of course we had no such visitors. The bottom line is that the property is nice but is ruined by ownership that has no business being in the VRBO rental business.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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10/10 Excellent

Rich

19 March 2022

Great place

Very clean. Relaxing atmosphere.

10/10 Excellent

Lushon W.

23 February 2022

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

Family reunion

It was a great stay.. perfect for a gathering where everyone could comfortably be in the same space and not be separated from others unless they wanted to go to bedrooms

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022