Riverfront Otter House with boat dock. 10 mins from springs, 20 from Cedar Key

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A wooden deck leading to a building surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A wooden dock with a bench, overlooking a calm body of water and a forested landscape during sunset.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with curtains, and a view of a lake.
A spacious living room with a large window, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden furniture, a patterned rug, and a view through large glass doors.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Suwannee River

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Chiefland, FL
  • Place, Manatee Springs State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Cedar Key Pier
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Fanning Springs State Park
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the neighborhood

Chiefland

Chiefland is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge and Manatee Springs State Park, while Levy County Quilt Museum and Cedar Key Museum State Park are cultural highlights. Southern Cross Sea Farms and Cat Island are also worth visiting.
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Chiefland, FL

What's nearby

  • Manatee Springs State Park - 17 min drive - 13.8 km
  • City Beach - 34 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Cedar Key Pier - 34 min drive - 41.4 km
  • Fanning Springs State Park - 34 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Hart Springs Park - 47 min drive - 60.5 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Treasure Camp - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Treasure Camp - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Otter House with boat dock. 10 mins from springs, 20 from Cedar Key pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverfront Otter House with boat dock. 10 mins from springs, 20 from Cedar Key?

As of Nov 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverfront Otter House with boat dock. 10 mins from springs, 20 from Cedar Key on Jan 18, 2027 start from $190, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Otter House with boat dock. 10 mins from springs, 20 from Cedar Key?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Otter House with boat dock. 10 mins from springs, 20 from Cedar Key?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Otter House with boat dock. 10 mins from springs, 20 from Cedar Key located?

Situated in Chiefland, this vacation home is steps from Suwannee River and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge. Manatee Springs State Park is 7.2 mi (11.6 km) away.

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. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay here! Very clean, loved the kayaks and fishing off dock!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place on the river.

We loved it here. Great place for a family of 4 and our dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the location on the river. There is a boat ramp nearby and dock worked well for boat. Look forward to our next trip here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The river is really the star of the show as Brian stated. It was very peaceful. I hope to return again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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Wonderful view of the river with direct dock access for kayak excursions.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Peaceful Stay on the Suwanee River

Our family enjoyed the property and spent a lot of time on the dock. The house was nicely decorated and well-appointed. A bonus was the nice little restaurant right down the street. The location is close to both Manatee Springs and Cedar Key, so we used it as a home base to explore the area. We would definitely stay again, thank you for the pleasant experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2024
Thank you for coming, Lisa! Come back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Stay on the River

We had a great time at the Otter House. The living room and kitchen is a big open floor plan with tons of seating. Beds were very comfortable. Nice TV and great channel selections avaliable. Loved the dock and amenities. We ate atTreasureCamp restaurant down the street. Amazing food. I would highly recommend this place. Lots of fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was exactly as advertised and had a prime location on the Suwanee River in a lovely, quiet neighborhood. Stocked with amenities, everything you’d need for a stay away from home. Beds, linens and towels were so comfy. Kitchen is gigantic. We utilized the beautiful dock and outdoor space for lots of fishing with our kids. Host was excellent to work with. Thank you for the perfect escape!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome for fishing

The Otter House is really nice, spacious and comfortable. The view of the river is spectacular. My husband fished from the dock the entire stay and caught LOTS of fish. Used nightcrawlers on the bottom. The yard was really nice for the dog. The restaurant down the street had great food.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 14, 2025
Thank you Patricia! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend celebration for husbands birthday. Pleasantly surprised by how clean and updated the house was. Right on the river. Great dock for fishing. Walked to restaurant for a good dinner. Plenty of space. Split floor plan for privacy. Well stocked kitchen. Will definitely return again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary stay

Property was clean and well maintained. Instruction for closing up were very simple and straight forward. I did not flip the circuit breaker for the water heater as it was on when we arrived.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great choice for our group. It is very quiet and remote. No hustle and bustle which was a nice break. The house was perfect and had great views. We spent most of our time on the closed in back porch or back deck, when we were not on the dock or out in the boat. We saw manatees, turtles, fish and jumping sturgeons. The local restaurant, Treasure Cove has great food and also has entertainment on Saturday night. They serve breakfast Friday, Saturday and Sunday. We biked there from the house and it’s a 10 min walk. We biked the Lower Suwannee and spent a day in Cedar key. Bring what you need since there are no close stores. Linens were plentiful. Our host was very responsive and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet & Cozy

We had a wonderful week stay! We came from Ohio and found delight in the warm weather and did tons of day trips within 1 hour of this house. The house was set up with 3 bedrooms, although 1 of them is connected. So to use the bathroom, you have to walk through the other bedroom. We loved the fully equipped kitchen, keypad door lock, and the beds were very comfortable! There was a lot of pet hair in some areas, and underneath furniture, but overall fairly clean. The dock was really close to the house and a great place to look in the water and fish. We loved the area and most of all no snow!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 18, 2025
Thank you, Julie, please come again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location on the Suwannee River. Close to Manatee Springs and the Gulf. So happy to be able to bring and dock a boat. Boat ramp is 2 minutes down the road. The neighbors were extremely friendly. The house was clean and spacious enough for our large group. The only downside to our stay is that one room with a King bed was extremely warm while the rest of the home was nice and cool. It would not cool down enough, to the point that we opted to sleep on an air mattress next to the kitchen instead of in that room after the first night. Besides that, we could not be happier with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great water views!

From check in to check out, everything was wonderful. We were greeted by Clara and John as we drove up and they presented us with a little gift basket! The house was perfect for us! There were two adults and one 12 year old, so we each had our own bedroom and there were two bathrooms! We cooked most meals there so we really enjoyed the big kitchen. Loved the views of the water and the sunny, glassed/screened in porch. We let Brian know that the bigger of the two coffee makers was not working and before we knew it, there was a knock on the door - it was John with a brand new Keurig! Everyone we encountered was friendly, helpful and helped to make our stay enjoyable. Thank you Brian, Clara and John!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean, all accessories for cooking and cleaning were available. The beds were fantastic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 23, 2026
Thanks for choosing the Otter Home for your vacation! Glad to know you enjoyed it. Coe back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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