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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Old Town, FL
  • Fanning Springs State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Hart Springs Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Manatee Springs State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Old Town

On river.At this Old Town vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Suwannee River and 3 miles (5 km) of Fanning Springs State Park. Dakotah Winery is within 6 miles (10 km) and Hart Springs Park is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Fanning Springs State Park - 5 min drive - 0.5 miles
  • Chiefland Farmers Flea Market - 14 min drive - 10.9 miles
  • Hart Springs Park - 19 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Manatee Springs State Park - 23 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Ginnie Spring - 50 min drive - 32.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Hardee's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Beef 'O' Brady's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chompers Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Suwannee Belle Lan - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Dakotah Winery - ‬7 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.

"Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River

Welcome to paradise. A modern style and freshly renovated Waterfront House in Fanning Springs, Florida. This cozy getaway is located on a private canal seconds off The Suwannee River. Bring your boat and cruise to the nearby springs or venture to the Gulf for the big catch.
The balcony of the home sits just feet off the water. With its own private concrete boat ramp, dock, pedal boat and kayaks. Enjoy your evenings around the firepit with friends. Everything you need for a fun, relaxing or romantic waterfront getaway.

Property manager

Laura Irish

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 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.

Property is also known as

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Suwannee Sippin' Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River
"Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River Old Town

Frequently asked questions

Does "Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does "Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at "Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at "Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at "Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does "Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does "Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is "Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River to downtown Old Town?

This vacation home is 2.6 mi away from Old Town.

"Slow Tides" - Entire Cottage on the Suwannee River Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie A J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not much time

Didn't get to spend much time in the unit, but I really liked what little time I had there. Would go back to enjoy the river.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a family get away

The location is excellent with the river right out the door and springs within walking distance. The home was comfortable with thoughtful amenities provided. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, but...

As many of the other reviews have stated, this is a nice place on the river. It is comfortable and decorated nicely with direct access to the river and a balcony to sit on. The kitchen is fully stocked if you wish to cook. While the listing says this waterfront house is "freshly renovated", to me it appears that two of the most important rooms in the house, the ensuite bathroom and the guest bathroom were not. When we arrived, I saw that the bathtub in the guest bathroom and the shower pan in the ensuite bathroom were both, what I thought, very dirty. I let the host know this, she apologized and sent her housecleaner over within a few hours to give it a refresh in her words. The housecleaner worked for over 1-1/2 hours on the tub and shower pan trying to clean them; however, in the end, the shower pan looked a little tiny bit better but the bathtub did not look any better and was still brown and looked dirty from front to back. In my opinion, the bathtub could probably use a reglazing or needs to be replaced and the shower pan, too. I can't recommend this place to anyone who is skeeved out by a dirty or dirty looking bathtub/shower. The rest of the house was immaculate.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

LuJean W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family rental

House was extremely clean and we loved all the games provided for family! Beautiful dock and restaurant within walking distance
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig r.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stairs

Great place for younger people. Stairs not so great for people in there 70's making several trips up and down with luggage, Groceries, ect. is hard on the old folks. Other than that no problem at all. Love the place.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice home!

Very nice place to stay in the water! Great communication with owner!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Rock C.

Liked: Cleanliness

It was nice

Was good enough and highly enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

This place was perfect. Only issue was we couldn't get the washing machine working. Would love to return
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Escape

Lots of fun! Brought the boat, zipped up and down the Suwannee, saw manatees, relaxed at Fanning Springs, caught lots of bream in the main river, dinner at Roy’s in Steinhatchee, dessert at Legends, and tubed down the Ichetucknee on the way out. Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

It is a Beautiful house on the inlet of the river, amazing location. We all really enjoyed it, can't wait to go back next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Visit

.Very clean and everything worked perfectly. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Getway Home

The home was exceptional. Very clean with everything we needed and more. A central location if exploring the area springs.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wyndell W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Way down upon the Suwannee River

Loved our stay! Such a beautiful home and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

tami M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family

The home and property were amazing. My husband, mother and myself traveled from Arizona to visit kids and grandchildren. This place gave us an amazing place to gather and kept everyone entertained. Kayaking, fishing, bonfire, yard games. Loved loved loved it. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Charlotte W.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Long term winter stay

Our goal is warm winter weather which Florida offers. That goal was accomplished with our 1st visit to Old Town. Area great for: fishermen, boaters ( across street from Joe Anderson Park hosting angling tournaments). Nature Coast Trail for bicycling and walking. Plenty of motorcycles and restaurants. RV park across canal. There were early issues with property conditions which the host responded to but shouldn’t have been necessary.
Stayed 63 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house, everything was great!

We really enjoyed the house. It was one of the cosiest vrbos we have rented and very nicely done. We had a slight delay getting in but Vrbo helped us out as they always do and it did not hamper us at all. We would definitely rent this house again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving

Very close to family and very cute house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Peaceful, restful. The host was a great communicator. A hurricane hit the area and she was excellent at keeping me updated about restoration efforts in the area.
Stayed 20 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day vacation

My family rented other houses but this house was definitely the hang out spot with the boat ramp across the street and the large dock we were able to dock 3 boats and there was a giant tree swing for the kids and a nice fire pit for s’mores and hanging out at night. The house was newly updated and gorgeous! There was plenty of room in the house for family to come in and make a plate of food! I really loved the rocking chairs and deck to watch the sun rise over the water. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation Escape!

Laura’s property was perfect for what we were looking for in our vacation. We love to explore new places in our boat and this property was a perfect base for our boating adventures. With it’s own boat ramp and beautiful, huge dock on a canal away from boat wakes was a real bonus. We cruised to the Gulf of Mexico (28.3 miles) and cruised up river to the many crystal clear springs and also went up the Santa Fe River and then up the crystal clear Ichetucknee River. Laura’s home was well maintained and furnished well with a very comfortable bed. A huge bonus was the dumb waiter to get luggage to the elevated home. Laura is a perfect host and now, my friend.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

This property is very cozy, comfortable, there's everything you need. We had amazing time, we loved that❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

We had a wonderful time making great memories! The house was perfect with all of the right amenities. From the river, kayaks, paddle boat, swing, fire pit, grill, location etc. and the inside was like home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heike B., Tampa

Liked: Cleanliness

Hidden gem

We had a wonderful, relaxing time. went kayaking, visited the springs and had dinner at the Suwannee Bell Landing Restaurant, which is in walkin distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather G., Naples FL

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Quiet Getaway

Exactly how advertised and very comfortable home. We really enjoyed it and definitely will return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best time ever!

Upon driving up, I just saw a peaceful. We were there for the wedding of my granddaughter, and a reunion of my brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews and family. It was a beautiful time we were busy getting ready for the wedding and coming back to this beautiful place was heaven sent our little time together will be remembered forever.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023