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Northeast Florida Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Property grounds
Interior
Smart TV
Experience a serene Melrose getaway at this tranquil retreat nestled in a cove. Take advantage of the boat ramp, 2 docks, and fish cleaning room for an unforgettable voyage along the lake banks. Unwind on the wraparound deck or enjoy full access to this 3-bedroom home with modern amenities like Smart TVs and WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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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.

Northeast Florida Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free holiday home features laundry facilities, camper van/bus/lorry parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The holiday home has 3 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a sofa bed. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers washers/dryers and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation is furnished with sofa beds, desks and dining tables. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Additionally, rooms include free toiletries and a ceiling fan.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake

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
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system 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

Property is also known as

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About the area

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Melrose, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Florida - 31 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 32 min drive - 36.2 km
  • Gainesville Raceway - 33 min drive - 38.6 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 34 min drive - 37.2 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Johnny's Bar-B-Q & Catering - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northeast Florida Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Northeast Florida Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northeast Florida Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Northeast Florida Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.2 km) from Santa Fe Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Santa Fe River and Waldo Motorsports. Waldo Farmers Market is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) away.

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Northeast Florida Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Justin H.

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

Easy access to Lake Santa Fe

We enjoyed our stay at this rental.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

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

Beautiful property

Great location on the lake! Lots of outdoor space for yard games and the pup. Nice canal with a large boat dock and a small dock that was perfect for some quiet fishing time. The house was very clean and well kept. Sleeping arrangements were perfect for 2 adults and 6 teenage boys. Not a lot of cookware or serving dishes, but boys don’t care anyway. We all enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Melrose Thanksgiving Weekend

We really enjoyed our stay - the house was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda T.

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

Lake house

We had a great time with family and friends. The property manager was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

Nice spacious rambler

We really liked the house. It met all our needs; especially the full kitchen; which was nice to have. The couch in the TV room was comfortable and easily fit our family for evening entertainment.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

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

Great Lake House

Property is tucked in this little street. Very quiet and peaceful. Beautiful view of the sunset and sunrise. Check in and out very easy. Kids had fun fishing on the docks. Would recommend for any family.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

Volleyball weekend

Property was beautiful and very clean. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie L.

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

Enjoyed it

Enjoyed it
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis W.

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

Awesome Get Away

Andrew and Melody were amazing with their helpfulness and communication. We truly enjoyed our stay and are hoping doing it again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paige H.

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

Awesome property

The house was perfect for us, and the yard was huge! Great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

LSU game

Much closer to Gainesville than we thought.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki I.

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

Relaxing weekend !!

The scenery is beautiful! The house was clean and inviting! We all had the most relaxing weekend . We went to the micanopy festival and the location of the house was perfect distance! Definitely recommend this for a nice relaxing getaway!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles P.

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

Absolutely beautiful, secluded lake front retreat

My family and I had a great experience at this house. The home is very clean, and spacious with great amenities. The outside living amenities are just as great. The yard is entirely fenced in, which really brings peace of mind when you have your children with you. The two fishing docks also provided hours of fun, and a great variety of fish! We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Pam H.

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

Beware the Blind Mosquitoes

The property is lovely. However, being on the lake, you could be subjected to blind mosquito swarms. This happened on our second day there. The swarm made it inside. We kept the lights off, etc. They literally carpeted the walls. I reached out to the managers and got no response on the first day. By the second day, they were so thick it was like walking on a carpet of dead bug carcasses. They were falling off the ceiling into my tea. It was kinda gross. We spent hours trying to clean them up. We notified the managers, left a day early. I even sent pictures. Unfortunately, they disregarded the seriousness of this and charged us for the full stay. The mosquitoes are seasonal - plan accordingly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael R.

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

Not great, but served its purpose

We stayed here to attend a UF football game. It’s very close to the university so that was perfect. We arrived at about 10:30pm so it was very dark out. House is down a small dark street and took us a few minutes to realize it was behind a chain link tall fence. Once we unlocked the padlock on the fence and pull the car in. We went u to the house and were a little worried someone may still be staying there. There was an empty egg carton on top of the fridge, a pizza box with one slice of pizza in the fridge and a gallon of milk with about 1/2 cup of milk left in it. Bedrooms appeared clean and were made so we got comfortable to get some sleep for an early morning k g rise. Beds are not the greatest, a little uncomfortable but we were only going to be there for two nights and less than 14 hours in the house. Upon checking out, my wife noticed a blood stain on the mattress cover (under the bed sheet so didn’t see it prior). Had she seen that any other day, we would have been leaving to find a hotel or something. It served its purpose for our short stay but not something I would get for a vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Santa fe lake

Had a great stay. This is a great little place for us to stay. It had plenty of parking for our trucks and trailers. The place was clean and comfortable. We will be going back again soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maddy L.

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

Cozy Cottage

I loved staying at this property. The neighborhood is rural and quiet. The house is cozy and clean. All amenities were just as described. Communicating with the property manager was easy and prompt. I will be traveling back to the area for future business trips and can only hope this property will be available for subsequent stays! Also, the view from the deck is gorgeous over the water! Waking up, sipping a coffee and watching the sun rise over the water was breath taking! Thank you for sharing your property. I had a wonderful time.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clinton P.

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

Fishing Getaway

Relaxing week of fishing. Plenty of room to stretch out both inside and outside. Beautiful view of the water, sunrise and sunset. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023