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River City Retreat

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A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a glass table and white chairs.
A narrow hallway with beige tiled flooring, white walls, and a door at the end.
A kitchen with dark cabinets, a white countertop, a black bar stool, and a stainless steel refrigerator.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a ceiling fan.
A two-story house with a small front yard and a satellite dish.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Sanford, FL
  • Place, Historic Downtown Sanford
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Fort Mellon Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Monroe
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Sanford

In Sanford .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Sanford vacation home, you'll find Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center and The Princess Theater. Historic Downtown Sanford and Jeanine Taylor Folk Art are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Historic Downtown Sanford - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Fort Mellon Park - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Sanford Museum - 6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Lake Monroe - 6 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Lake Mary Station - 11 min drive
  • Sanford Station - 13 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Barn - ‬2 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.

River City Retreat

Charming Retreat Blocks away from Historic Sanford – Your Home Away from Home!

Welcome to our cozy and thoughtfully curated 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom home in beautiful Sanford, Florida—where comfort meets convenience just minutes from the charm of downtown.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is River City Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 3.4 mi (9-min drive) away from the Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at River City Retreat?

As of Aug 13, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River City Retreat on Aug 21, 2026 start from $215, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does River City Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does River City Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at River City Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at River City Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at River City Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does River City Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does River City Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is River City Retreat to downtown Sanford?

This vacation home is 1.3 mi away from Sanford.

River City Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and quick, simple check in.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and felt very comfortable. Excellent place to stay. Host very good and answered all our questions very quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Place was clean. The location was very convenient.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very easy to deal with and very straight forward. I would recommend anyone looking at this place to stay there it's in good location and good neighborhood
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property was clean and ready on time!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean. The weather wasn't nice so wespent some time at the German Restaurant in the Old Town Sanford. Had some fun and good food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dennise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Homey and nice outside area
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We felt welcome and comfortable in this home. It was perfect for me and my 2 friends. We all felt it was a great place to stay and met all our needs. We would definitely stay at this home again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

angie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice clean house
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Great communication!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Angie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a good stay for our weekend of nephews wedding at old school venue. Some minor issues and things but host was informed of them. Host was wonderful of contact and answering of questions. I would stay again, he was a great host .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Garry H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
The house smelled like smoke. There was finger or toe nails in one of the cups. Just better cleaning. Nice house setup was good. Communication was good
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER W.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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