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Big Cypress Lodge on Sante Fe River-Sleeps 14, Bring horses, RV and your boat!

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A two-story building with a balcony, stone walls, and wooden railings.
A two-story lodge with a wooden deck and a sign indicating it's located on the Santa Fe River.
A lakeside park with a fire pit, benches, and a dock.
A covered outdoor area with a swing bench, wooden deck, and a view of a lake with boats.
A wooden pavilion with a swing set, surrounded by trees and a body of water.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Santa Fe River
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Fort White, FL
  • Place, Santa Fe River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort White Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ichetucknee Springs State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 4

2 King Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Big Cypress Lodge on Sante Fe River-Sleeps 14, Bring horses, RV and your boat!

A scenic drive into rural natural Florida where wildlife abounds on the Sante River in Fort White, FL is where you will find the Big Cypress Lodge. Sleeps 14 with one person on the sofa, rest in beds. (Or add four add'l on air mattresses). Upstairs are 3 bedrooms with a full bed in the living room. Downstairs are 2-King beds and a bathroom. Bring your RV and your horses, too! Paddock with water & fenced from the covered self-contained RV shelter with electric only.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
$50 per person per night if more than 14 guests..
DO NOT OVERLOAD THE DOCK-Limit the number of guest
DO NOT ALLOW PETS ON FABRIC-COVERED SURFACES, INCLUDES BEDS.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2531372
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Fort White

Located in Fort White, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Ginnie Spring.
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Fort White, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fort White Library - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Suwannee River - 19 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Ginnie Spring - 29 min drive - 28.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Package Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Farm Stand - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪The Collective - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Cypress Lodge on Sante Fe River-Sleeps 14, Bring horses, RV and your boat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Cypress Lodge on Sante Fe River-Sleeps 14, Bring horses, RV and your boat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Cypress Lodge on Sante Fe River-Sleeps 14, Bring horses, RV and your boat!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Cypress Lodge on Sante Fe River-Sleeps 14, Bring horses, RV and your boat! located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 1 mi (2 km) of Santa Fe River and Fort White Library. Ichetucknee River and Ichetucknee Springs State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderfully relaxing.. beautiful property
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful stay at this amazing property! We feel very lucky to have been able to enjoy the beautiful river. Teresa, the host, was communicative and helpful. We will 100% be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

H R.

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

Bachelorette trip

Great stay. Enough room for everyone. Plenty of thing to do for a week. The river was beautiful, loved being able to walk down to dip our toes in everyday
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

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

Beautiful

We love our stay, every time we come here !!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Excellent family vacation spot

Great for large family reunion. House stocked well with essentials. Very clean inside and plenty of outdoor area to relax by the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

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

👍🙌🙌

Wonderful place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette P.

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

Family getaway

We had an amazing stay for our Easter gathering. The home was perfect and had so many amenities to entertain the large group. We would definitely recommend staying here to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

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

Awesome place!

It was great! Loved the peace and river!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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

Great Weekend with Friends

My friends had a great stay at The Lodge. The host was very responsive and was quick to act with any issues and kept on great communication. The Sante Fe is really beautiful and a great place to swim and do some paddling
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dawn B.

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

Wonderful family Birthday lodge

There were so many things to do we could of stayed another week.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dante D.

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

Great place to Enjoy a Family Reunion

The house is located in close proximity to ALL the Springs. Made it easy for all ages for tubing, kayaking, Paddleboarding or just relaxing at one of the many Springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

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

Gorgeous

This house is amazing and we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

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

Springs trip

Overall excellent experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leihla C.

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

Family time

This property is great for a family gathering. Lots to do and lots of room. The springs are magical.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mindy V.

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

Perfect Relaxing Family Getaway

We had a great time at the Big Cypress Lodge! Our family really enjoyed the quiet and beauty of the property. Playing in the river was a big hit with the kids, and the fenced-in yard was great for the little ones!The house was really comfortable, and the open floor plan was great so everyone could be together.There are so many things to do in the area, too, that we had more than enough options for fun activies.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

Family Trip 2023

We enjoyed our stay at Big Cypress Lodge so much. The space was Big enough for us to all enjoy ourselves. Right on the water allowed us to bring our boat and close to the springs made our trip perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 10, 2023
THANK YOU PAMELA FOR SUCH A NICE REVIEW! I APPRECIATE YOU! TERESA
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joan s.

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

What a great family vacation!!

This place was exactly as pictured! Our family ages 3-96 had a great stay! We kayaked, hit the springs, fished, relaxed, made smores and many memories. The beds downstairs were so comfy!! even made some room for nap times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

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

Lovely New Year Stay

We had a great time. The property was beautiful and there was room for all. We enjoyed the fire pit…. The kayaks and the many springs that were close to the property! Everything went great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

Beautiful.

This place was way better than anything we could have asked! We didn’t even have to leave the house the whole time staying there. Would definitely recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Springs Getaway

Perfect for 3 couples!! There is a 4th bedroom but very small. Very clean and close to Ginnie springs.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn F.

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

Perfect family get away

We loved our stay! It was the perfect family get away for our family and teens. We enjoyed the dock, campfire and hot tub on the cooler days and of course paddling in the river in the sun! The proximity to paddle the Itchnetuckne was terrific (only 10 min drive) We also brought a small boat and had a great time exploring the Santa Fe. We are already planning a return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Memories were made

We had a greay time. Plenty of room to spread out. Great location of going to enjoy the springs. Everything needed to make our stay comfortable. Even our dogs enjoyed it. Woild love to come back and visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Stewart F.

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

Race trip

Had a good time at the house while we raced at Alltech speedway for a few nights.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

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

Amazing!

This property is beautiful and super comfortable, we had an amazing family time, kayaking, telling stories by the fire, relaxing in the hot tub. Such a nice place to stay with family and friends. Theresa is super responsive!. We recommend this cabin and we'll definitively come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 20, 2023
Thank you Claudia for the great review! We appreciate that you chose The Big Cypress lodge for creating memories with your family and friends!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Beautiful place fully equipped!

This is a gorgeous property, even bigger than what you see in the photos! It’s fully equipped with everything you need including endless kitchen supplies which made our stay super convenient. We loved the waterfront view and unique home decor. Would definitely stay here again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 28, 2024
Thank you Nicole for that great review! We appreciate you staying at The Big Cypress Lodge and looking forward to a re-booking one day.

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