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Unique Waterfront Small Cottage
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Reviews
9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2356 sq ft
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Fanning Springs, FL
- Place, Suwannee River1 min drive
- Place, Fanning Springs State Park2 min drive
- Place, Ginnie Spring43 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Living Room 1
1 Twin Futon
Inside bath
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Outside shower
Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Dining area
About this property
Unique Waterfront Small Cottage
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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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 deadbolt lock
About the neighborhood
Trenton
Located in Fanning Springs, this cottage is on the waterfront. Dakotah Winery and Hart Springs Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Fanning Springs State Park and Manatee Springs State Park. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.
Fanning Springs, FL
What's nearby
- Suwannee River - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
- Fanning Springs State Park - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
- Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 37 min drive - 53.6 km
- Ginnie Spring - 43 min drive - 53.7 km
- Devil's Den - 50 min drive - 71.3 km
Restaurants
- Hardee's - 7 min drive
- Beef 'O' Brady's - 8 min drive
- Suwanee Belle Landing - 4 min drive
- Gails Cafe - 7 min drive
- Hungry Howies - 7 min drive
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Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.6/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.8/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.4/10
Location
9.4/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
Mar 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Heather B.
Feb 8, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Heather B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Evelyn S.
Jan 30, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Evelyn S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Melissa P.
Nov 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa P.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
David H.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy and inviting
David H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kevin M.
Jul 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kevin M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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6/10 Okay
Aubrey B.
Feb 22, 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, location




Aubrey B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Angel B.
May 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Angel B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
Chuck L.
May 29, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dragonfly cottage
Chuck L.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mike R.
May 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Week with friends
Mike R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
Feb 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Quiet
Lisa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ralph M.
Mar 4, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Ralph M.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Josh T.
Sep 16, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy


Josh T.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Lisa W.
May 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
Lisa W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
John S.
Apr 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Get Away
John S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kimberly G.
Aug 31, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a peaceful, cute lil gem!
Kimberly G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Joan W.
Jan 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect peace and quiet
Joan W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janis m.
Apr 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very small but very cozy, had everything we needed for a pleasant stay🤗
Janis m.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Bette
Jun 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bette
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Alyssa C.
May 19, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Beautiful water
Alyssa C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert J.
Jun 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bird watchers paradise
Robert J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Collin K.
Apr 9, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful views
Collin K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
kate r.
Apr 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little cottage met all my needs.
kate r.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
christian m.
Aug 10, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Getaway
christian m.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Rosalia B.
Mar 31, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cabin
Rosalia B.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
About the host
Hosted by Deborah Kirkland
This unique little cottage got its start as a 10’x12’ storage shed used to store tents, tools, and other items needed to cleanup, and maintain the dock and property. Built mainly out of necessity with the outdoor shower stall being it’s first addition; over time the shed evolved into the cottage you see today. A small window unit provided AC in the summer and a space heater took care of the heat in the winter. Over the next few years, the cottage became a labor of love for my late husband and me, with the addition of the indoor bathroom and then a small bedroom. The covered front porch is the final addition providing a wonderful space to relax and enjoy a beverage after a long day of outdoor adventure.
Why they chose this property
This property is best suited for two people who want to re-connect with nature at it's best and leave the hustle & bustle of the city behind for a few days.
The average stay is generally 2-4 nights but I have had a few writers or artists looking for solitude for longer periods of time. My per stay cleaning fee is based on that therefor longer stays will be subject to additional cleaning and linen fees for your comfort.
The average stay is generally 2-4 nights but I have had a few writers or artists looking for solitude for longer periods of time. My per stay cleaning fee is based on that therefor longer stays will be subject to additional cleaning and linen fees for your comfort.
What makes this property unique
This is a private, secluded, cozy spring front retreat designed for enjoying the outdoors but keep in mind nature can be unpredictable and unfortunately, as much as I would like to, I cannot control it. In Florida, rain doesn't generally last for long periods of time. unless there is a hurricane. When there is a pending hurricane, based on its intended path, I will generally suggest rescheduling guests for their safety.
All Florida springs are effected daily by the waterways they are connected to. The Suwanee River and its tributaries experience minimal water level changes with the daily Gulf tide and rain levels. Occasionally however, if the rain levels are significant upriver, even as far as the Okefenokee swamp in Georgia; the river levels will rise pushing the river water (brown water) and sometimes aquatic vegetation into the tributaries temporarily covering our springs. This does not effect kayaking or canoeing but you may choose to swim a few miles south at Manatee Springs where the ground elevation is a little higher and the springs are rarely impacted by higher water levels. To monitor the water levels in our area go to real-time river levels on the internet. Scroll down to the Suwannee river and click the Wilcox station. This will give you the river levels for the last 30 days. A good reference number for clear swimming in our little spring would be about 4 feet or under. If this is important to you please monitor the levels because I will not be able to provide a refund due to elements beyond my control.
All Florida springs are effected daily by the waterways they are connected to. The Suwanee River and its tributaries experience minimal water level changes with the daily Gulf tide and rain levels. Occasionally however, if the rain levels are significant upriver, even as far as the Okefenokee swamp in Georgia; the river levels will rise pushing the river water (brown water) and sometimes aquatic vegetation into the tributaries temporarily covering our springs. This does not effect kayaking or canoeing but you may choose to swim a few miles south at Manatee Springs where the ground elevation is a little higher and the springs are rarely impacted by higher water levels. To monitor the water levels in our area go to real-time river levels on the internet. Scroll down to the Suwannee river and click the Wilcox station. This will give you the river levels for the last 30 days. A good reference number for clear swimming in our little spring would be about 4 feet or under. If this is important to you please monitor the levels because I will not be able to provide a refund due to elements beyond my control.
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