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Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 162975 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Branford, FL
  • Place, Santa Fe River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ichetucknee Conservation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ginnie Spring
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Branford

On river.Within a 5-minute walk of this Branford vacation home, you'll find Santa Fe River and Santa Fe River-Hartzog Conservation Easement. Also, Ichetucknee Conservation Area is within 2 miles (3 km) and Ichetucknee River is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Fe River - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ichetucknee Conservation Area - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 7 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Suwannee River - 12 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Ginnie Spring - 34 min drive - 23.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Farm Stand - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Reds Tavern Ft White - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ellie Rays BAr - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪C J's Santa Fe Saloon - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.

Making memories on the beautiful Santa Fe River. This large family friendly home offers 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a sunroom, a party deck, kid friendly activities, tubing on the Ichetucknee River, swimming off the dock or just relaxing in the jacuzzi. Make a morning trip to the boathouse and enjoy your coffee in the peace and quiet of the river. Finish your day cooking smores at the backyard fire pit.

Bring your own boat and cruise the Santa Fe and Suwannee River. Private boat ramp is walking distance from the house. Easy docking at our boathouse.

Located on the Santa Fe River, you can swim and kayak right off our dock. You are a short 10-minute drive from the Ichetucknee State Park which host beautiful spots for swimming, tubing, paddle boarding and hiking. The house is located in one of Florida's best natural spring areas. It includes Ginnie Springs (a private park with over 7 springs and miles of riverfront), Blue Springs State Park and Poe Springs.

Plenty of seating in both the dining area and living room for a large gathering. If you are a puzzle person, find a seat at the game table and help us finish a puzzle. If you are looking for some real downtime, this is the place to be. At night watch the deer feeding in the front yard and in the morning the manatees and otters playing at the river. The only sounds you will hear are the crickets and frogs talking to each other.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gym
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,975 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 3:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

There will be a key deposit for both house keys and the park key. Once keys are returned, the deposit will be returned.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pet fee will be refunded with no damage

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 16
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

Is there free parking at Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee. to downtown Branford?

This vacation home is 6.7 mi away from Branford.

Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Milestone M.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

meghan h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Debbie is an amazing host! She’s thought of everything needed for an amazing stay on the river. The house is immaculate, the kitchen and grill area provides everything imaginable for weekend cooks and pit masters alike! The bedrooms generously accommodated our gang and the beds are super comfy. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the dock watching the river pass by and again in the evening with cocktails for the sunsets. Did I mention the house is pet friendly? Our labs thoroughly enjoyed the dock and enormous yard! We had a fabulous trip and look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

narendra p.

Liked: Cleanliness
We all enjoyed stay . Check in very easy . Great communication with host .kitchen facilities were adequate, we did use kitchen facilities for breakfast purpose . We had great time , quiet neighborhood, grocery store conveniently located .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Best Vacation Ever

The size and location can’t be beat. The access to the water with the dock was our favorite place to hang out. We swam, laughed and made many memories. We enjoyed that all of us had our own rooms with adjoining bathrooms. The kitchen and living space were nice size, which kept us from feeling crowded. There were 8 adults and 3 kids and we never came close to running out of beach towels or bath towel. The kitchen is stocked with all the equipment you need. The owners are very nice and easy to communicate with. Our son left his work phone there and Debbie, was nice enough to overnight it to him. The cons of the property are: I did not like the check in process. You meet the owners there and they give you a tour and the keys. I would prefer to just read the nice book of information they have there and pick the keys up with a drop box. The home needs a major cleaning from top to bottom. There was dust so thick on the headboard where we slept, the floors didn’t appear to have been swept. We swept the living room, kitchen and room we slept in and couldn’t believe the amount of sand and dog hair we got up. There was a ton of sand on the ottoman in the living room also. The outdoor furniture didn’t appear to have been wiped down for awhile. The sunroom is listed as a bedroom when it fact it isn’t. A HUGE disappointed was the slide at the deck is broken. The deck railings are loose and need to be fixed. However, we would stay here again because the size of the house is perfect for us
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat M.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place has everything for a family vacation. It’s clean, comfortable and the hosts have thought of everything in between to make the stay fun and easy. The access to the springs is perfect. But honestly my favorite part was cooking a family dinner in the huge kitchen with my brother in law, puzzling late at night with the grandparents, and games with the kids nieces and nephews. This place was the perfect place to make memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great get a way for big family group

This place is set up perfect for a big family gathering. We actually did not use many of the amenities because we attended a larger family gathering in a different location but it made us wish we had more time to play here! Great place at the end of the road. Quiet Enough to hear all the frogs and cicadas at night and watch turkey and deer cross the field in front of you as you sip your morning coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

We had a total of 13 people. There was enough room for all of us. Everything is as listed and there are plenty of things needed for a great stay- towels, dishes, cooking items. The location was perfect and safe. Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Great location. House was very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

60th bday celebration

Was a fabulous time(except for rain) but we made the best of it and took advantage of staying in a beautiful and comfortable home. Was just our style! Can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Carley R.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rex F., Indialantic US

Liked: Cleanliness

Itchetucknee trip

This house, the host, and the trip was awesome. We had neighborhood friends, family, and kids with us. There was room for everyone, great large kitchen area. Access to the private part of the Ichetucknee was so nice! The Stambaugh’s our great hosts, we can’t wait to do the same trip again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Youth trip

Our youth church group enjoyed the river and springs while visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Israel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excelent

Great place will come back again thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lazy River Family Vacation

Plenty of room for the entire family (11 of us total with more beds to spare). Great location on the river. The access to the private section of the Itchetucknee was EXTREMELY nice! Kids enjoyed the slide at the dock, and the hot tub was a nice option as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great time

We went with nine 16 year old girls for our church high adventure. The view is great and the access to the spring was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Retreat

Awesome property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Church Serving Ministry

We love our stay, the comfort, the location, nature. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

joyce C.

Liked: Cleanliness

THANKSGIVING WEEKEND ON THE SANTA FE RIVER

WE hid several of us stay for the weekend. the house was roomy comfortable and fun!!! My grand daughter said it was the best vacation stay we ever had. the house is set up for families for all ages young and old. with plenty to do on the property. from hanging out by the river and swimming to hot tubbing to fire pit sitting. plenty of sleeping space and the owners were very easy to work with and communicate with. the house had a very homey feel. we are grateful for the stay . joyce and joe carroll
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends & Family annual weekend getaway

Debbie is an excellent host! Everything was perfect and made our weekend fun & memorable! Beautiful views on the river! Great place to gather & highly recommend! Thank you Debbie!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

Liked: Cleanliness

What an amazing getaway!

I cannot recommend this place enough times ! It was so peaceful and awesome; the place was so cute and me and my friends had a wonderful weekend floating in the river and just enjoying each others company. Deb was an amazing host and answered any questions we had or needed assistance with something. I will now consider this a vacation place for me and my soon to be husband! Thank yall so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Great place to have lots of family for an awesome weekend/week or if your just looking for a quiet place to getaway..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

IRENE C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful property

We enjoyed our recent stay at this property. The rooms were very spacious and clean. The house had many amenities such as tubes, kayaks and games for the teens. Our host Debbie was super friendly, very organized and provided great information to make our visit exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Snydz

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home and location!

We had an amazing time at this property! The home is very spacious and has plenty of beds for a large gathering of family and/or friends. Our favorite part of the trip was included access to the private park for tubing down the Ichetucknee river. That amenity alone is priceless. We will definitely be renting this house again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Missy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family & Friends weekend getaway

The overall stay was wonderful. The location allowed you to swim right off the dock or tube down the river from the private parks within the subdivision. Plenty of sleeping for a large group. Lots of extras for entertainment such as indoor & outdoor games, hot tub. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail J.

Liked: Cleanliness

No need to leave property :)

First more than anything, the host goes above and beyond from the convenience items to communication. Very generous check in and ck out times compared to over 50 I have stayed at in past years. Rooms huge! There is so much to do at house itself or just relax looking outside. Private Itcheetucknee tubing awesome, saves the walking all the way at the state park. Already planning another visit. This is my new annual spot as I go every year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023