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Riverbend Lodge- Special Discounts October / November 2025! BOOK NOW!

Family-friendly lodge in Astor with a hot tub

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Riverbend Lodge welcomes travelers with serene lake surroundings and impressive vaulted ceilings featuring solid wood beams. Guests can relax in the spacious great room, enjoy a game of pool in the 600 sq. ft. bunkhouse, or gather around the firepit beneath star-filled skies.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

About the area

Map
Astor, FL

What's nearby

  • Astor Recreation Park - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Astor Public Library - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Bluffton Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 17 min drive - 26.1 km

Getting around

  • DeLand Station - 37 min drive
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pierson Family Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Castaways Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Place Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Drifters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪essex seafood - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Riverbend Lodge- Special Discounts October / November 2025! BOOK NOW!

Family-friendly lodge by the lake
Golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Riverbend Lodge- Special Discounts October / November 2025! BOOK NOW!. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Beach towels, smoke-free property and a billiards/pool table
  • Barbecues and outdoor furniture
Room features
All guest rooms at Riverbend Lodge- Special Discounts October / November 2025! BOOK NOW! offer perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
Other amenities include:
  • Highchairs, children's dinnerware and children's books
  • 7 bathrooms with Jetted bath and hairdryers
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Hot tub
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverbend Lodge- Special Discounts October / November 2025! BOOK NOW! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Riverbend Lodge- Special Discounts October / November 2025! BOOK NOW!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverbend Lodge- Special Discounts October / November 2025! BOOK NOW!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverbend Lodge- Special Discounts October / November 2025! BOOK NOW!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverbend Lodge- Special Discounts October / November 2025! BOOK NOW! located?

This family-friendly Astor lodge is located on a river, 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Ocala National Forest, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge and Lake George. Juniper Springs Recreation Area is 12.2 mi (19.6 km) away.

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Reviews

Riverbend Lodge- Special Discounts October / November 2025! BOOK NOW! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy check in, huge house for a large group, plenty of space, docking and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobie L., Madison

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

Great Place to Stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Astor

Great home went with 18 family members lots of space to enjoy each other. Beautiful dock and property,wildlife everywhere osprey,gators, manatees,blue herons.We caught bass,bluegill,stingrays and an eel.Great location for all the local springs and beaches.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

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

Fantastic Family Time Together

Another amazing holiday at the Riverbend Lodge!!! Perfect place for our family and friends to gather!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas I.

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

Family Vacation

Perfect location to access the springs, nice property that can accommodate multiple families with water access to bring your own boats.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Memorial weekend

Great place to stay with you family and friends
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

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

Fishing Trip

We go to Astor about three times a year for a three - four day fishing trip. The River Bend lodge made the trip so much more comfortable. The lodge is laid out with everything you need and is close to boat ramps & restaurants . We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Crappie fishing

Nice place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Awesome House! - Awesome Location!

The house is HUGE with large bedrooms and the most amazing central living area and well-equipped kitchen. Right on the river with a huge dock and places for multiple boats. Our family LOVED staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

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

Amazing as always!

Another memorable holiday on the river and Riverbend is perfect for our family!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erick R.

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

This place is so amazing. I could come here over and over again.

This house is amazing. We loved every minute of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Great place to relax

The house needs some tender loving care but overall the size of it - number of bedrooms and baths, the fireplace and dock on river were awesome. Our family truly enjoyed it....
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Relaxing vacation

Perfect location, centrally located for boat lovers. Close proximity to Silver Glen Springs. The house is beautiful with plenty of room for our party! Owner was extremely helpful with any questions I had. Will book again in the near future!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Troy R., Melbourne, FL

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

Great Retreat

Had a leadership retreat with our organization. There were 6 couples and the property was great for relaxing and meeting. Loved the setting on the river, and the well furnished indoor and outdoor spaces. I would recommend for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky S., West Melbourne

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

Backyard Family Wedding

This was the perfect location for our small family wedding. We got the whole weekend to enjoy our family and friends. Also the perfect backdrop to say “I do”. The owner was available for assistance when we needed him and was super friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great Time with Friends

We have already rebooked for next time! Mark is always great with communication and the house is always ready as promised! It's a beautiful location on the St John's River!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike G.

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

Plenty of Room

There was 11 of us and there was plenty of room so every couple had their own bedroom and bath. That was wonderful! We also enjoyed the large dining table which allowed us all to sit together for meals and games. The living room was also nice and spacious with plenty of room for those who wanted to watch TV. Being right on the river was peaceful and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

beth b.

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

Big with Great River Views

Loved the layout of this property. 5 rooms with king beds and private baths, great for multiple couples. There are a few additional features not listed, like a fire pit, grill and large Blackstone. The house is a bit dated but what we were expecting, pictures are true to the house. We really enjoyed family time, cooking in the large kitchen and wrap around deck! Sunrises were gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Julie O., Newnan, GA

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Family reunion

Great location and wonderful layout for large family. Needs updating. Carpets are worn and home needs manor deep clean. Sent a couple emails to owner before and during stay but never received response. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marlana C.

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

Perfect Family Retreat

Riverbend is a beautiful, rustic retreat that we stayed in so that we could have all our kids back together after Covid 19 as two of them are first responders. The home is huge and everyone had their own space. We brought our boat but also used the pontoon so all could enjoy the fun and sun. We will be booking again. Thank you Mark for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful river home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Great place

This house was a great place. We were there for a birthday and dirt Track Nationals. It was close to the track. there was a lot of space for everyone. we BBQ and fished off the dock. We rented there boat and went to lunch on the water. we will coming back in the summer sometime. The owner was a great guy. Totally reamend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Refreshing and Peaceful Fishing Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at RiverBend and have already booked again for next year. The house is very spacious and has great views up and down the St Johns River. Wonderful dock to sit and enjoy a cocktail too. Thanks to Mark and his team for putting together a great place for friends and family to enjoy time together, but big enough to have private space and time as needed. LOL. We are already anticipating the fun our group will have next spring at RiverBend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great Get Away Spot

We returned this year to the beautiful setting on the St John's River. This home is as advertised and communication with Mark (the host) was great. The home has a beautiful view just steps away from the dock on the river. The kitchen is well appointed with everything we needed as well. This was not our first time here, and we have already booked again for next year. Each year, it seems that he is adding more features to make the home even better. We love the full size griddle on the porch too. Wish the weather was a little cooler this year, but other than that, it was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa M.

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

Cockroaches

the house had a leak in the roof of the living room. and many cockroaches throughout the house. In the kitchen we find the microwave and refrigerator inside the ice machine and many in the bathrooms. It was communicated to the owner and he said he was in contract with a company. but it was disgusting to pay so much to be in a house full of cockroaches
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ben & Lori D.

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

Wedding Of The Year

We held our daughters wedding at this venue it was absolutely breathtaking.. guest are raving! We even had a visitor the morning after the wedding from a home across the river come over to tell us how beautiful it was from afar... )they were curious as they were as well renting) as to if it was a motel, restaurant or hall and were shocked that it was a private home (size+++). This property is well maintained, sits directly on the St. Johns River, the dock as well as the home, wrap around enclosed porch (views as far as the eye can see) and boat bunk house (included) are huge and slept our entire family and bridal party easily plus accommodated our guest , our wedding planner Dante and team ( Joe Hearn Events 5+++ Stars) vendors ( Mission BBQ 5+++ Stars) ... beyond ample room for events parking as well. Cannot say enough about the property and the owners are awesome ! Many thanks Mark !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020