On river.Stay at this Fort White cabin and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Fe River and 9 miles (15 km) of Ginnie Spring. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Ichetucknee Conservation Area and Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 14 min drive - 10.3 miles
Poe Springs Park - 18 min drive - 12.0 miles
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 19 min drive - 7.8 miles
Ginnie Spring - 20 min drive - 7.4 miles
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 6 min drive
Hungry Howies Pizza - 7 min drive
Nanny's Diner and Deli - 6 min drive
Reds Tavern Ft White - 8 min drive
Champs Chicken - 8 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Santa Fe River Front, Luxury Retreat near Ginnie Springs and Ichetucknee
One of a kind, fully remodeled home with high end finishes and furnishings and a 75" LG smart TV. Every detail is perfect in this like new river home. Back deck sets 25 feet off the Santa Fe River and the property has a private dock. Small boat ramp just several hundred feet away is perfect for launching kayaks, jet skis or small boats. (Boater warning! shallow areas / shoals.) This is the ideal destination for kayak trips to see the many area springs including Ginnie, Gilchrist Blue, Rum Island, Ichetucknee and more.
Kayaks included! Two brand new sit on top, fishing kayaks are included for guests.
Must get approval for group events prior to booking. Additional fees apply.
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Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
Unit size: 900 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Frequently asked questions
How close is Santa Fe River Front, Luxury Retreat near Ginnie Springs and Ichetucknee to the airport?
This cabin is 34.7 mi (58-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Santa Fe River Front, Luxury Retreat near Ginnie Springs and Ichetucknee have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.
Does Santa Fe River Front, Luxury Retreat near Ginnie Springs and Ichetucknee offer free breakfast?
This cabin does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Santa Fe River Front, Luxury Retreat near Ginnie Springs and Ichetucknee?
No, there is no casino at this cabin.
What time is check-in at Santa Fe River Front, Luxury Retreat near Ginnie Springs and Ichetucknee?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Santa Fe River Front, Luxury Retreat near Ginnie Springs and Ichetucknee?
Free parking is not available at this cabin.
Does Santa Fe River Front, Luxury Retreat near Ginnie Springs and Ichetucknee have a pool?
This cabin does not have a pool.
Does Santa Fe River Front, Luxury Retreat near Ginnie Springs and Ichetucknee have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cabin.
How close is Santa Fe River Front, Luxury Retreat near Ginnie Springs and Ichetucknee to downtown Fort White?
This cabin is 4.1 mi away from Fort White.
Santa Fe River Front, Luxury Retreat near Ginnie Springs and Ichetucknee Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 23 reviews
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Cindy M.
Jul 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, relaxing vacation on the river. The home is clean, well stocked and nicely decorated. We enjoyed sitting on the porch and the citronella torches on the porch definitely kept the bugs at bay. We will definitely return!
Cindy M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wendy W.
Jul 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great River Get Away!
Fantastic place to stay! Great amenities and location on the river! We will definitely will be back!
Wendy W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
doug g.
Jul 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Short drive to the springs and the town of High Springs which had a nice family friendly brewery and other restaurants. Mark was very responsive when we reached out. Absolutely no complaints. Will be going back
doug g.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cassandra O.
Jul 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was beautiful and so close to everything we wanted to do. My family and I enjoyed the deck every afternoon. My kids loved watching the fish jump and waving to the kayakers. Couldn’t have asked for more.
Cassandra O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paolo Z.
Jul 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
great home great location
Great host. Super location.
Paolo Z.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
jeff d.
May 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
jeff d.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
David B.
May 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Totally awesome
This place was awesome. The view, the cleanliness and the location. We were 11 minutes from Ginnie Springs, 8 mins from Fort White and 15 mins from High Springs. This is great for couples that want to get away from the city life for awhile. Will totally recommend to someone else about this place.
David B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Travis M.
Apr 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay!
We were looking for something on the Santa Fe River that was close to the Springs outside of Gainesville. We looked at dozens of options and ended up selecting this lovely place!Cleanliness:Extremely clean. I was impressed with how clean and cared for the property was. It was spotless. The cleanest rental I’ve ever stayed in. Amenities:The house was fully stocked. Kitchen had plenty of spices and condiments. All the cooking pots/pans and utensils you’ll need. The convection oven was really useful! Reheated our pizza to perfection. The only thing I’d add is a blender!The Kayaks were great, well kept. I took one on the river and had a great time. They have all the towels both bath and beach that you’ll need. The washer and dryer work great. The HUGE TV in the living room was awesome to watch the NCAA tourney on! My son enjoyed watching his shows on it as well.There are some toys in the TV cabinet that my son loved too. Nice touch. Really helps when we need an additional distraction on rainy days.Location: You’re right on the river and it’s beautiful. The view is great, from inside too! The deck is a nice spot to relax. It’s really close to all the springs in the area and a short drive to anything you might need in the neighboring towns. Communication:Mark was super responsive and friendly, even with my unusual amount of questions on this trip. We felt well cared for. Don’t hesitate to book!
Travis M.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Megan K., Maitland, Florida
Feb 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Best rental on the river!
My partner and I loved our stay. The location is perfect and the house is well appointed with everything you might need. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook all of our meals. It was incredibly comfortable and relaxing, as well as really beautiful. The space itself is well decorated and feels very welcoming and clean. The beds are incredibly comfortable. The porch is absolutely spectacular, with the views of the river. We spent a lot of time on the deck overlooking the river. The gas fire pit was amazing at night, along with the tiki torches. It was the most perfect romantic getaway, and the most amazing place to be home-base for our kayaking adventures. I highly recommend booking a pick up from Rum 138 to somewhere up river. We really enjoyed being picked up in the morning and kayaking all the way back to the house by late afternoon. Being able to kayak 10 1/2 miles back to our rental house was really nice. Not having to worry about packing gear into the car and heading home or back to a hotel after a long day of kayaking was invaluableWe look forward to coming back. It’s really the perfect place. If you’re looking to do any kind of kayaking on the Santa Fe, Ichetucknee, and Suwanee rivers. Mark was an amazing host and was so helpful and responsive. Seriously, I just booked this place. You will not regret it.
Megan K.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn R.
Nov 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
We had a lovely time at this cozy house by the river! It was so nice to sit on the deck in the morning with a cup of coffee and listen to the birds. The house was clean and in excellent condition.
Marilyn R.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jackie M.
Oct 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fort White
Great getaway! Great location and beautiful views!
Jackie M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joseph S.
Sep 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Santa Fe River
Very clean and well equipped. Great deck looking over the river. The Santa Fe is best for the small boats, kayaks and canoes. We were able to go to several local springs and rivers and had a most memorable experience.
Joseph S.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Prudencio R.
Aug 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great weather
We loved our stay, very charming house with all the essentials. Will be back!!
Beautiful quiet location on the Santa Fe River. Equipped with everything we needed on-site. Very close to Ichetucknee State Park for tubing, cave diving & canoe rentals. I plan to return in the near future!
Julie
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Florian R.
Aug 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Amazing place if your looking to relax with your family or friends!!! Mark the owner was absolutely amazing with the communication & he offered us everything that we needed in order to make our stay even more comfortable!!
Florian R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Brianna W.
Aug 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property overall
I was a little disappointed at the cut pieces of plywood all over the place, a trailer with insulation under the home, and screws on the ground. Inside the home was beautiful, but looked like it was still being renovated. There was a outlet with tape over it, but no outlet cover. Which is frustrating since we had a toddler staying there and there was a hole that they could stick their fingers in. I ended up adding an outlet cover myself because of it being wide open. Also in the listing pictures the bathroom looked great, but upon arrival there were two open breaker boxes with no cover for either breaker panel. Also there was a recently installed water heater in the wall of the bathroom, which had exposed spray foam and drywall and cords for the water heater. Again, it was a beautiful property, but I feel like some of the images were misleading and didn't show that it was unfinished on purpose.
Brianna W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Keith D.
Jul 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great House for Family of 3-4 Near Springs and River
The house is a great spot to spend time on the river and nearby springs. There are several great springs within 15-20 minutes. The house is very well done and well equipped and you can swim off the small dock on the river. My family had a great time and we hope to stay here again when back in the area.
What an amazing, tranquil property. The view of the river from the house was stunningly beautiful. I can't wait to come back.
Dennis
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle R.
May 21, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Relaxing river getaway. Great location for kayaking exit.
Will be planning our next trip
Michelle R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Derrick G.
May 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great river house
This location is a great get away into the country side of Florida, away from all the tourist traps. The house was clean and modern. The house is well suited for couples and small familes. This location gave us the ability to paddle or boat to Ginny springs, although you do need to paddle up river to access the springs. The property manager was great to work with. The only reason we have 4 stars for the location was other neighbors having their dogs bark throuhout the night. Overall we had a great stay.
Derrick G.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveler
Apr 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet peaceful
Close to several state parks. Right on the river, close to a boat ramp. Overall great area for a back to nature get away.
Mark is a top notch host!
Sweet renovated house. Very well stocked and equipped kitchen. May be coming back again. 👍👍
Verified traveler
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brent P.
Mar 12, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Retreat
We wanted to get away from the fast pace and slow down for a weekend. This was the perfect spot for that. Very cozy and nicely renovated. Communication and hospitality were great!