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Pool
Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Crescent City, FL
  • Mud Spring
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Welaka Spring
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Crescent City

Fruitland stay.You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Ocala National Forest and 6 miles (10 km) of Beecher Springs with a stay here. Also, Mud Spring is within 3 miles (5 km) and 40 Acre Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Mud Spring - 10 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Welaka Spring - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Dunns Creek State Park - 27 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 51 min drive - 23.8 miles

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 36 min drive
  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Log Cabin Bar & Package - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪River Pub Italian Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pomona Park Pizza - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Angler's Paradise Lodge - ‬6 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.

Cute and Cozy, on the St. John's River. Bring your boat.

Welcome to the Bass Capital of the World! On this private "Slice of Paradise" you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery, and observe abundant wildlife, including deer, turkey, squirrels, rabbits, alligators, cranes, bald eagles, hawks, owls, and myriad other birds. Bring your boat and keep at the dock. (Boat ramps nearby to launch your boat.) In addition to your own private bungalow, there are several venues on the private 2+acre property for your use: TV gazebo, fire pit, gas BBQ grill, screened room on dock, 150' open dock on the St. John's River with beautiful sunrise and sunset views. Plenty of room for parking a boat, RV, trailer. No traffic, very private property (separate owner's cabin on property).

A couple of important notes:
This is a very quiet location and NOT a party house.
Due to owner's allergies, and to avoid disturbing bountiful indigenous wildlife, we do not allow pets of any kind. No hunting. The bungalow and property are not baby-proofed. For guest safety, several surveillance cameras discretely monitor exterior premises.

More about our Location:
Overall, the tranquil, spring-fed St. John's River flows from the South to North into the Atlantic Ocean (Jacksonville). Our peaceful property is located on a largely undeveloped portion of the St. John's River where the River flows East to West, affording beautiful sunrises, sunsets, and stargazing from our 150' private dock. Nestled between Lake George (second largest lake in Florida) and Little Lake George (and almost surrounded by the Ocala National Forest, the Welaka State Forest, and the Welaka National Fish Hatchery), our "Slice of Paradise" features excellent opportunities for observing wildlife and fishing for bass, trout, catfish, crappie, brim, shrimp, crabs and more!

About a 5 minute boat ride from our dock to the Southeast is Renegades on the River Marina & RV Campground, with a great restaurant, Tiki bar with live music, boat ramp, gas and supplies.

About a 5 minute boat ride from our dock to the Northwest is the inlet of the uniquely scenic, wholly-undeveloped Ocklawaha River, which teems with wildlife.

About a 5 minute drive South from our property is The Oaks Golf Course, an 18-hole golf course for all skill levels (playing 6,051 yards), with clubhouse restaurant, golf cart and equipment rentals. Friendly, open to public, great for a fun, relaxing round!

About a 5 minute drive North thru the Welaka State Forest is the charming Town of Welaka, with a couple of great restaurant and music venues (Shrimp-R-Us, Long's Log Cabin) you will want to check out !

Property manager

Theresa Johnston

Languages

English

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • This property does not allow children.

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
Note from host: Property is in a quiet, private, neighborhood.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Property is in a quiet, private, neighborhood. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Paha Welaka
Cute Cozy on the St. John's River. Bring Your Boat
Cute Cozy on the St. John's River. Bring your boat.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cute and Cozy, on the St. John's River. Bring your boat. to the airport?

Cute and Cozy, on the St. John's River. Bring your boat. is 92.3 mi (99-min drive) away from the Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cute and Cozy, on the St. John's River. Bring your boat. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cute and Cozy, on the St. John's River. Bring your boat..

Does Cute and Cozy, on the St. John's River. Bring your boat. offer free breakfast?

Cute and Cozy, on the St. John's River. Bring your boat. does not offer free breakfast.

What time is check-in at Cute and Cozy, on the St. John's River. Bring your boat.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

Does Cute and Cozy, on the St. John's River. Bring your boat. have a pool?

Cute and Cozy, on the St. John's River. Bring your boat. does not have a pool.

How close is Cute and Cozy, on the St. John's River. Bring your boat. to downtown Crescent City?

Cute and Cozy, on the St. John's River. Bring your boat. is 9 mi away from Crescent City.

Cute and Cozy, on the St. John's River. Bring your boat. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dale E., Kentwood, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness

A slice of paradise

A slice of paradise. Beautiful secluded spot on the St Johns River. Everything is perfect for boating and photography. Deer and turkeys roam the yard. Bald eagles, osprey anhinga are easy to photograph from the dock. Hal and Theresa are such wonderful hosts. Will definitely be back next year nice and frie
Stayed 27 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always beautiful and always something new to explore.

We love the little home on the river. It was year number 4 in the bungalow and it feels like home when we are there. We never run out of places to explore in the area with springs and many state parks, Ocala National Forest just across the river, many small towns with restaurants and shops. The wildlife is amazing. Watching the sunset over the river is still our favorite activity.The hosts are the best! They are so thoughtful and always responsive. We hope to be back for year 5!
Stayed 28 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

Liked: Cleanliness

St Johns R&R

Had a great time staying here! Excellent location and excellent hosts! Would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

william r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

This was the best place I have ever stayed.So clean and convenient to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale E., Kentwood, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness

A photographers dream

This property on the St Johns River is definitely the finest property to stay. This was our second stay in February at the bungalow. Theresa and Hal provide us with a secluded retreat that is fully furnished and very comfortable. We spent most of our time relaxing on the dock. I took thousands of photos of all the wildlife, birds, and raptors. We are looking forward to booking another stay. Thank you for your hospitality. Dale and Cheryl
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise indeed!

Theresa and Hal are the best hosts. They give great advice about places to see, eat and shop in the area. They are always so responsive to anything we need or any questions we have. The bungalow is well stocked with kitchen supplies, linens and towels, very comfortable and spotlessly clean. The setting on the river is so peaceful and the perfect place view a variety of wildlife, extraordinary sunsets and occasionally a rocket launch from 60 miles away. It truly is a slice of paradise on earth and we hope to return. Thank you for sharing this beautiful place and for all you do to make our vacation enjoyable and comfortable.
Stayed 28 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Getaway

We love staying here. It’s a beautiful and quiet place to sit on the dock, look out over the water and go fishing. We enjoyed seeing the deer and wild turkeys too!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem

Incredible spot, really made us feel at home. House was perfect and the dock gave some gorgeous views out on the water. A true hidden gem that I’m glad we stumbled upon.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful hosts

I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R., Macon Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness

Fisherman paradise

First time renting on VRBO. The property was beautiful and right on the St. Johns river.system.The property owners were great and welcome me and my wife as family. Had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Herb S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy getaway with all you need

Easy to get to, away from the busy-ness of city life. Bungalow is small, but seems larger due to the sunroom, TV gazebo, dock area, screened-in dock resting spot, and "she shed" with spa-like experience. Owners have provided everything that you need to enjoy yourselves. Suggest no more than 2 people visit, due to the small studio bathroom area. We stayed for 2 weeks, and will definitely book again if we plan to be in the area. Loved the many types of birds, the deer, turkeys, and the friendly anoles. Owners made us feel very welcome, and provided some nice amenities that other places haven't. Kudos!
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dale E., Kentwood, Mi

Liked: Cleanliness

Photographers dream spot

We fell in love with the place when we saw the advertisement on VRBO. We fell in love again when we arrived. This slice of paradise is everything we could hope for. Beautiful quiet and comfortable to stay at. Theresa and Hal were so helpful with getting us settled in and help quickly if we needed anything. As an amateur wildlife, raptor, and bird photographer it was a dream destination.. We decided on our first day of our stay that we definitely would return. Thank you for an enjoyable visit
Stayed 28 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

steve g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing vaca

Awesome is all i can say
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Two Weeks in Paradise

This was our second January visit to Hal and Theresa's slice of paradise on the St. Johns River. They are the most wonderful hosts. The location is absolutely beautiful and so relaxing. There is much to see and do if you choose but our favorite activity is watching the river and wildlife from the dock. The rental is super clean and stocked with everything you need. We cooked a few crock pot meals and used the stove top and toaster/countertop oven. There are many little restaurants and bars in the area to get a bite too. Hal and Theresa always have excellent recommendations and they quickly respond to any questions and any issues. We hope to come back next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our FL Happy Place

This is the second time we’ve stayed here and we love it! We’re close to our friends and the view from the dock is breathtaking. The hosts are wonderful to work with and kept us up to date after the hurricane passed through. I’d highly recommend it.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Ogden, Utah

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise!

We had a fantastic stay in this slice of paradise! The location is excellent, the bungalow just right for 2, and the most amazing hosts! Thanks for sharing you space and your company! We will certainly be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David & Cyndi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Unbelievably friendly,accommodating hosts. What a wonderful property and environment.....A must v

Amazing,Wonderful
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

Beautiful views and wonderful hosts! The bungalow was clean and comfortable. Perfect for two people.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heaven on earth!

If you like peace and tranquility and downright amazing hosts, this is the place for you. Our second trip here and definitely not our last. Theresa and Hal go out of their way to make your visit perfect. Bring your clothes, boat and fishing gear and you are good to go. If fishing is not your thing, sit on the dock after a day visiting the State and National Forests or Springs in the area, and enjoy the BEST sunsets! You won't regret it I promise.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela E., Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cottage on the St. John's River in Florida

Very private, clean cottage on beautiful property. Amenities were exceptional! Private dock for our boat. Owners Hal and Theresa were on the property for a couple days at their bungalo and were wonderful, friendly and kind hosts. Amazing sunsets! Had a fantastic time. A++
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little slice of paradise!

I borrowed the title from the Hal and Theresa’s welcoming note. After our first sunset on the dock we concur! There is much to explore in the area with trails and forest and local restaurants and watering holes. Our favorite activity during our 9 days was relaxing on the dock, watching the wildlife and enjoying the ever changing view of the river. The rental is spotlessly clean and had everything we needed! Hal and Theresa are amazing hosts and such nice people! They provided great information about the area activities and restaurants and made us feel very comfortable. Thank you Hal and Theresa for sharing your slice of paradise❤️We plan to return!
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

benjamin d., Roswell, Ga.

Liked: Cleanliness

St. Johns River Retreat

Spot on for fishing the St. Johns River. The area is rural and beautiful, abundant with wild game: deer, turkey, and sand hill cranes. The cottage was clean and very comfortable. The hosts Hal and Theresa were kind, considerate, and helpful. I am going back in April for the fishing and the excellent restaurants
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

norm a., Clearwater. South carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

Best location on the St. John's for fishing all the water back to palatka

Great ! The best and friendliest people I've every meet renting through VRBO will make it a point to stay there again good family owned restaurants also near this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

The listing says "a slice of paradise" and they are 100% accurate. Great Couples getaway, even better if you enjoy boating/fishing. If you like peace and quiet and nature...this is the place to go. Deer, turkeys, hawks, gators, fishing...so relaxing. Hosts are fantastic people and go out of their way to make your stay memorable. Hosts have great recommendations for local food, drink, things to do, etc.. Unforgettable! We'll be back for sure! Thanks H and T!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Theresa and Hal are very nice people and it was a pleasure staying there on their property. The accommodations and items included were more than we expected. The unit was super clean and all the numerous items (free of charge) they included were bagged and tagged. The attention to detail Theresa gives to everything in the unit gives you a great welcoming feeling as soon as you walk in. I'm very hot natured person and it was in the 90's but Hal told me to turn the air to where I was comfortable, I left it on the lowest setting possible and our unit was ice cold everyday when we would come home in the evenings he happily accommodated every request I had they truly made us feel a home and we will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021