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Unique Melrose Home w/ Private Dock & Lake Access!

Melrose vacation home with kitchen

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A modern house with large windows, a patio with outdoor furniture, and a well-maintained lawn.
A spacious living area with a piano, a fireplace, a stone pillar, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden bench with a vase and a bowl, a chandelier, a wooden door, and a tiled floor.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a wooden coffee table, a beige sofa, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 62600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Melrose, FL
  • Place, Santa Fe Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Melrose

On waterfront.At this Melrose vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Santa Fe Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Geneva. Crystal Lake is within 9 miles (15 km) and Cowpen Lake is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 29 min drive - 24.3 miles
  • University of Florida - 36 min drive - 27.3 miles
  • Gainesville Raceway - 36 min drive - 30.0 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 39 min drive - 28.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stone’s Irish Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Florida Cracker Oyster Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬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.

Unique Melrose Home w/ Private Dock & Lake Access!

Surrounded by lush greenery, Spanish moss, and breathtaking water views, this terrarium-style home will immerse you in an unforgettable setting of peace and serenity. This unique Melrose vacation rental features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, an idyllic sunroom, and a private boat dock along Lake Santa Fe. Enjoy the tranquil sights and sounds of nature as you sip your morning coffee on the patio before putting on your swimsuit and indulging in waterskiing, kayaking, and fishing.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Game Room | Quiet Location | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | Private Boat Dock | Wildlife Viewing On-Site

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Additional Sleeping: Full Air Mattress

OUTDOOR LIVING: Back patio, dining space, seating area, gas grill, yard area, life jackets, beach towels, lake access
KITCHEN: Fridge, stove, oven, dishwasher, microwave, cooking basics, drip & single-pod Keurig coffee maker, air fryer, hand mixer, slow cooker, blender, can opener, juicer, dishware/flatware, paper towels/trash bags
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs, 2-sided gas fireplace, piano, dining table, multiple living spaces, sunroom w/ lounge area, pool table, board games, books, high ceilings
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens, towels, washer & dryer, central air conditioning & heating, complimentary toiletries, iron/board, hair dryer, keyless entry
FAQ: 2 exterior security cameras (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY: 2 exterior steps required to access, 2 interior steps required to access kitchen, single-story home
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), free street parking, boat/trailer parking available on-site

-- THE LOCATION --

ON THE WATER: Lake Santa Fe (on-site), Lake Geneva (7 miles), Orange Creek Camp Lake (8 miles), Lochloosa Lake (17 miles), Newnans Lake (19 miles), Orange Lake (32 miles)
OPT OUTSIDE: Etoniah Creek State Forest (15 miles), Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park (20 miles), Depot Park (21 miles), Boulware Springs Park (22 miles), Sweetwater Wetlands Park (23 miles), Loblolly Woods Nature Park (24 miles), Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park (25 miles)
GAINESVILLE ATTRACTIONS: Cade Museum for Creativity & Invention (21 miles), University of Florida (22 miles), Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (22 miles), Florida Museum of Natural History-Exhibits (25 miles), Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo (28 miles), Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (29 miles)
AIRPORTS: Gainesville Regional Airport (18 miles), Jacksonville International Airport (71 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires 2 exterior steps to access. Although this is a single-story home, interior steps are required to access the kitchen, dining area, and game room
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is located next to the front door facing the front entrance area, and camera 2 is on the back of the house facing the lake. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and audio when activated by motion

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table

Safety features

  • 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,600 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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 first aid kit
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

511538

Frequently asked questions

How close is Unique Melrose Home w/ Private Dock & Lake Access! to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.7 mi (29-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Unique Melrose Home w/ Private Dock & Lake Access! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Unique Melrose Home w/ Private Dock & Lake Access! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Unique Melrose Home w/ Private Dock & Lake Access!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Unique Melrose Home w/ Private Dock & Lake Access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Unique Melrose Home w/ Private Dock & Lake Access!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Unique Melrose Home w/ Private Dock & Lake Access! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Unique Melrose Home w/ Private Dock & Lake Access! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Unique Melrose Home w/ Private Dock & Lake Access! to downtown Melrose?

This vacation home is 1.1 mi away from Melrose.

Unique Melrose Home w/ Private Dock & Lake Access! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gianpaolo B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacay

Beautiful stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, clean property. Right on the lake in a quiet part of town. Lots of space to roam around!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake getaway

Great location for exploring the surrounding areas with great amenities at the house for our relaxing weekend getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was fabulous, great fishing,,kitchen great new appliances, plenty of room for7 adults and a Chihuahua, town was close experienced Friday night in Melrose, music dancing, steps down were a challenge until we marked them with painter tape, we will be back and recommend to others . Thanks to host Lisa for check in and out changes,Cathy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay!

We enjoyed a long weekend at this property. Our stay was very enjoyable and relaxing. We fished from the dock (caught one small bass), played pool, which we especially enjoyed and relaxed with a game of cards, a book or a movie. There was just the two of us but the house has plenty of room for a family or group of friends or other couples. Thanks for a fun stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

No stress!

Well equipped and clean
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ESTHER H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Rest and relaxation

The air conditioner was not working, sent a message to the owner no response, it was hot hot hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Glenda K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good time

Beautiful sunsets great time on the lake. The dock could use some attention. It would be nice for the water to be cleared a little bit so that you could go in without all the weeds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Monique M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful View

House was clean and had everything we needed. Loved everything about the house, just watch your step going in and out of rooms. This is in the description but they are pretty steep. Other than that, enjoyed very much!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Darlene

AC not working properly

The home is clean and the setting is really nice but the air definitely is not working properly. I emailed the host beforehand because I had seen another review about the AC and I was told it was working properly. I contacted her several times but never heard back and I responded to her email, so she can’t say she didn’t receive it. The house is large and the windows face to the west, so when the sun is setting it is like a greenhouse. The AC just can not keep up. It is true that there are three units but collectively they are still not doing the job. My son in law had to bring a portable AC unit on wheels. I’m giving three stars for the AC problem and lack of response, although the property itself was nice.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely midcentury-style house with a great view and updated kitchen and bathrooms.

I found this property through a random search for waterfront homes near Jacksonville, hoping for a relaxing getaway close to home. Melrose, just over an hour away, pleasantly surprised me with its charm. The house is conveniently situated less than ten minutes from Keystone Heights, offering many dining options, and local gems in Melrose like the Frozen Pelican, where the burgers and snow cones are a must-try. Cooking was a pleasure in the well-equipped, updated kitchen with new appliances. Nearby Winn-Dixie, only 4 minutes away, made it easy to stock up on supplies. We chose this property because it's one-story, which was ideal for my elderly father who uses a walker. Although there are some minor split-level aspects—such as a step to access the kitchen and bedrooms, and sunken showers—he managed them well with his walker. The host was highly responsive, promptly resolving a minor AC issue upon our arrival. Now, about the view: overlooking Lake Santa Fe, the spacious backyard was perfect for our dogs, and the dock provided endless entertainment for fishing with the family. Comfort and cleanliness were exceptional; every bed ensured a restful sleep, and the house was immaculately maintained and well-stocked. We're already planning our next visit to recharge again at this peaceful retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024