A Jewel in the woods

Guest: Maria S. (Miami, Florida)
Date of Stay: 01/02/12 Review Submitted: 01/05/12

This is a perfect place to stay, they have everything you need to enjoy a perfect getaway. The cabin is beautiful, stunning views, they have a fire pit where we cooked some buns, wood stove, grill and everything is well organized, well equipped, clean, gorgeous. Highly recommended. it's an encounter between you and nature. Thanks Robin & Scott for share this wonderful place, We'll be back soon.

Owner response:Thank you so much for staying at the cabin!

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Relaxing Retreat

Guest: skayc (Winter Park, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/02/11 Review Submitted: 11/06/11

Off the beaten path ... off the grid ... out of the way ... all of the above! We had such a wonderful time at the Suwannee River Cabin, even though our time was short. It's as-advertised -- not a lot of access to outside distractions (no TV/Internet, but our cell phones worked fine ... unfortunately!), but with plenty of amenitities ... from the kayaks, canoes and tire swing to the wood burning fireplace and kitchen with everything we needed (except the actual food) to cook full meals. Very clean, comfortable beds, lots of extra pillows and blankets, washer/dryer if you need it. This is a great place to get away (but it is definitely away from everything, so you'll need to have what you need or be prepared for a decent drive for supplies). It was just what my husband and I were looking for and we highly recommend it for others who want to spend time enjoying nature and each other!

Owner response:Thanks so much for choosing our cabin, Kay! I hope that you can both come again - every season is quite different up there. Best wishes, Robin and Scott Etter

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Our Honeymoon

Guest: Zeta7 (Lakeland FL)
Date of Stay: 06/06/11 Review Submitted: 06/24/11

This was the best cabin I have ever stayed in. We enjoyed every minute of it and the cabin was beautiful and very peaceful. I highly recommend a stay at the Suwannee River Cabin..

Owner response:Thank you for choosing the Suwannee River cabin for your honeymoon! Best wishes, Robin and Scott Etter

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Memorial Weekend - 2011

Guest: Katie (Mount Dora)
Date of Stay: 05/27/11 Review Submitted: 06/01/11

We had the absolute best time! The first day we stayed by the river and went swimming, cooked and just relaxed. Saturday we went kayaking, experienced manatees by the bank of the river, took a walk down the dirt roads, cooked and spent the evening talking on the deck. The manatees were so inquisitive and came back Sunday morning to check us out again. This time swimming right up to the kayaks. We took a voyage across the river to the rope swing and spent some time on the bank over there. Sunday we went to the Ichetucknee and rode the river (just from mid point this year) and visited the Spring. It was sad leaving your piece of paradise on the Suwanee. We fell in love and will definitely be back. My husband and I already starting planning a trip to come back with our sons. The whole weekend we talked about all the things they would have enjoyed at the cabin and along the river. Next trip will be a family trip instead of an adults weekend!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Escape to the real Florida

Guest: 4Js (Eustis, Florida)
Date of Stay: 03/06/11 Review Submitted: 05/14/11

I took my wife and two kids to this great cabin on the river for the first time when my daughter was just nine. We go back every year or so and my daughter just finished her first year of college. It is still her favorite vacation spot. For us, a full week is great. There is so much, or so little to do, depending on what you are looking for. From the rope swing to taking a nap in the hammock, picking blueberries, exploring the river bank, swimming, fishing, hiking or just watching the river, you can do it all from the cabin. I love the loft and the view of the the river from the upstairs bedroom; the large windows and deck overlooking the Suwannee are awesome! We love the decor and the all subtle touches throughout the cabin. There are also plenty of springs within just a few minutes drive. My family always enjoys tubing down the Ichetucknee River, it's a fun day trip! Robin is always great. Every time we stay at the Suwannee cabin it is always clean and everything always works wonderfully. The times we have rented in other parts of the country, the rental houses never live up to their online descriptions. With the Suwannee cabin, the total experience has always, from our first visit, far exceeded our expectations. For anyone wanting to experience what the real Florida is about, I can not imagine a nicer, more comfortable and relaxing place to call home for a week. I know we will continue to come back every year or so for the rest of our lives. Robin and the Suwannee cabin are the best!

Owner response:Thank you James. We hope that there will be many more Suwannee River Cabin memories to make in your future! Robin and Scott Etter

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

wonderful

Guest: bk (NYC, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/28/11 Review Submitted: 04/03/11

The cabin is everything & more that one could ask for - everything shown in pictures & all amenities are as described - & incredibly clean. The owner's person taste is also very nice.

Owner response:Thank you for staying at the Suwannee River cabin! Please come again some day! Robin

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the embraceable Cabin!

Guest: Maria Elena (Surfside, FL )
Date of Stay: 02/25/11 Review Submitted: 03/17/11

Beautiful place to relax and enjoy the nature. lovely decoration and accessories.. excellent owner! helping us with the instructions on how to get there all the way. I HIGHLY recommend this property. what a pleasant place and surroundings!! Just great!

Owner response:Thank you Maria Eleana. Glad you could get away from it all for a little bit in our tree house!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Our stay at the cabin

Guest: Kevin (Jacksonville, Fla)
Date of Stay: 02/20/11 Review Submitted: 02/23/11

We had a great time! My wife and I are in the midst of a quest to paddle the entire length of the Suwannee River and after completing our last leg to Branford I began doing research on our next trip and found the link for the cabin on Google Earth. We completed our next segment from Branford to the Santa Fe River on Monday and it was nice to be able to stop at the cabin to take a break and eat lunch at the cabin about 3/4 of the way down. It's not the nicest stretch of the river by any means (too many houses) but we saw an Eagle and watched a Red Shouldered Hawk snatch a lizard right in front of us so it was good. We will definitely be back to use it as a base to do more of the river.

Owner response:What a wonderful journey - you two are inspiring Scott and I to paddle to the ocean! Thanks for staying at the Suwannee cabin.

Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.

The tree house

Guest: Jenny (Saint Cloud, FL )
Date of Stay: 12/10/10 Review Submitted: 01/06/11

My husband and I stayed at your "tree house" as we called it. What a wonderful experience. It really felt like you were staying in the trees! The house was so inviting and comfortable. We spent most of our time on the back deck just taking in the river view. We will definitely be coming back, but this time with our kids in tow so they can enjoy the river and tire swing!

Owner response:I'm so happy you were able to relax at the cabin and enjoy the scenery! I hope your children can come some day and enjoy the tire swing and fishing! Best wishesfor 2011. Robin

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Serene Suwannee Paradise

Guest: mozzchopz (Kissimmee, FL, USA)
Date of Stay: 10/17/10 Review Submitted: 10/25/10

Robin....we truly had one of the best times of our entire lives. Your cabin and the location were amazing! We instantly felt at home and could not have been more at peace. I work a high stress job and this trip truly rejuvenated me. I cannot thank you enough for the experience. We are hoping to come back as soon as possible. We spent many hours exploring the river in both directions and were mesmerized by the beauty of the area. We travel often and this was one of our most memorable trips. Thank you for sharing your secluded piece of paradise!....P.S......we started your book and we want to come back and finish it!!! Sincerely, The Young Family

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.