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Canal-Front Home with Private Covered Boat Dock & Waterfront Screened Porch

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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TV, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Dining
Escape to Sunshine House, a serene waterfront retreat directly on a canal flowing from the St. Johns River. Relax in the charming screened porch with ceiling fans and enjoy alfresco dining with views of the water or unwind outdoors by casting a line off the fishing deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Canal-Front Home with Private Covered Boat Dock & Waterfront Screened Porch

Waterfront holiday home with kitchen and patio
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers a DVD player and a patio. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

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
On-site 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 indicated that 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

Property is also known as

91195

About the area

Map
Astor, FL

What's nearby

  • Ocala National Forest - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Astor Recreation Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 16 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Lake George - 24 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Stetson University - 33 min drive - 37.3 km

Getting around

  • DeLand Station - 31 min drive
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pierson Family Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Castaways Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Drifters - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Sparky's Place Restaurant - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪essex seafood - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Canal-Front Home with Private Covered Boat Dock & Waterfront Screened Porch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Canal-Front Home with Private Covered Boat Dock & Waterfront Screened Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Canal-Front Home with Private Covered Boat Dock & Waterfront Screened Porch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Canal-Front Home with Private Covered Boat Dock & Waterfront Screened Porch located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Ocala National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge and Lake George. Juniper Springs Recreation Area and De Leon Springs State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Canal-Front Home with Private Covered Boat Dock & Waterfront Screened Porch Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bill L.

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

Wonderdul spot !!

Great , spacious, well equipped property. Love thw theme. Sunshine house !!! Truly appreciated the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

saeger m.

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

Boating paradise

This place was perfect for our family of 5. 3 kids from 2.5-8 and we had the best time! Loved having our boat on the dock right outside. boat was safe and secure on the canal as well. Very quiet street which was so nice in the evenings and early mornings. Very peaceful retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Sunshine House

We stayed at The Sunshine House from Saturday til the Sunday of the following week. This is the 2nd year we have rented this house & every time we have a blast. The house is extremely clean, furniture & beds are comfortable, kitchen had everything we needed & the owner's are super friendly. We will definitely be coming back next year!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dexter S.

Peaceful

Beautiful decor, quiet neighborhood, just peace and quiet. 10/10
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sherry W.

Great place

This place was awesome. Smelt great as soon. As I opened the door. Very clean. Had one minor issue other than that no problems. Beds could be more comfortable along with pillows but still a great stay. The kitchen has every gadget you can think of. I didn't stay l long enough to use but would stay here longer. It is a great place to vacation.

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

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

Very clean and comfy!

Will stay here again for sure! Very clean and comfortable. Close to restaurants, etc. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan G.

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

Amazing

Really enjoyed the canal and ability to dock in the back yard
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

dennis l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Riiver Fun

The property inside was fine. The outside had no water access for cleaning fish on the dock or cleaning things up. No Chairs are available. The parking is horrible , no room for boat trailer 2 vehicles. Treats by owner to tow you if you park on grass. I called the owner to get a hose to use outside, she advised her property maintenance people were not available and she was in Georgia. Poor support for me after spending 2k . Will not go back to this place.....
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

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

On canal with Waterfront Screened Porch

We had a great time and the house was very comfortable. The house has a nice setup - perfect for what we needed. The canal is very peaceful. Lots of stars at night. The owner responded to us right away.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

SunShine

Beautiful home in a great location, very peaceful on the creek.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

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

Fishing Getaway

Nice, clean, house in a good location. I stayed in this house with friends on a fishing trip. We had a great time and the house was very comfortable and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri C.

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

Sunshine house!!

Great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

Great place

It was just what the ad says, and very spacious. Fishing and boating was excellent. All the necessities and very well designed.

6/10 Okay

Kristian N.

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

Sunshine House

We had a great time exploring the area. The house has a nice setup - perfect for what we needed. The canal is very peaceful. Lots of stars at night (we don't get that in the city). The owner responded to us right away. Apparently, the cleaning person left before the job was done because the prior renters were pretty bad, there was too much to clean, and it was 4pm (check in time). We did not arive until 8pm but they were afraid to run into us. Even if we did arive at 4pm, we would have preferred to come in later to a cleaner house. Also, basics like coffee, sugar, cooking oil, and extra trash bags (other than one (1) already in the trash bin) were not available - not required, of course, but mostly expected in short-term rentals. I could do without the bombardment of emails from Vacasa, some with inaccurate or conflicting info.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The location was perfect, just a quick boat ride away from Silver Glen Spring. The house itself was clean and cozy, providing a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Five stars all the way!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James or Amie F., Hahira

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

Quite canal

Nice home on river access canal. The neighbors were nice and friendly. The area was peaceful and quite. Will definitely return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Just right

Property was precisely as advertised. Everything was clean and worked as it should. Absolutely zero complaints. This was our first experience with VRBO and we were very happy with this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Perfect Gem

House was as advertised. Spacious and clean. Close to everything fun to do in the forest! Had 8 people at 1 point and were not crowded at all. Would love to stay there again on my next trip.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

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

Great place!!!!

very quite, plenty of room for 2 boats to dock up on each other, easy to get to from st johns. very comfortable place to stay, well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina D.

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

Sunshine even on a rainy day!

Awesome rental. The location was perfect for us both on the land and water side. House was nice, neat, clean, open floor plan with a beach vibe. Property manager answers questions immediately after I text her. Even though we had a lot of rain that weekend the Sunshine houses covered back porch was a relaxing place to sit and enjoy the rain! Priced great and we will definitely stay there again! Highly recommend!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022