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Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Pet-friendly
Lake
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Melrose, FL
  • Place, Santa Fe Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Single Vision Inc.
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Etoniah Creek State Forest
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

4 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville

Awesome lake house 20 minutes outside Gainesville, FL in Melrose. Boat launch on property, great bass fishing, and perfect wake sports lake.
- private beach
- easy boat launch on property
- sleeps 12
- pool table
- main house three bed rooms 2 bath (1 bedroom has a set of built-in bunks)
- guest house two bedrooms 1 bath
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Pets are case by case at owner’s discretion
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING ANYWHERE ON PROPERTY INSIDE OR OUT.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Melrose

Located in Melrose, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Waldo Motorsports is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gold Head Branch State Park and Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Melrose, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Lake - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Single Vision Inc. - 8 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Etoniah Creek State Forest - 13 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Gold Head Branch State Park - 17 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park - 17 min drive - 23.5 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Stone’s Irish Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bay Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville ?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Lakefront Getaway on clear deep private lake 20 min from Gainesville located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Santa Fe Lake and within 12 mi (20 km) of Gold Head Branch State Park and Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park. Flamingo Lake and Hart Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alicia B.

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

10/10 recommend

The house and property are beautiful, clean and well kept. The owner was responsive and accommodating. We had a really lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

AMY J.

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

Perfect

Lake Rosa is a hidden gem. Beautiful clean lake. Home is exactly as listed. We stayed Father’s Day weekends, plenty of room to accommodate the Family. Mike was a wonderful host and readily available if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mike Barker

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Hello, I’m Mike and grew up in the lake region area. I currently reside in Jacksonville and Lake Rosa House is our families get away. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

The lake and the property. Lake Rosa is a clear sand bottom private lake (no public access). The water is cool year round and great for fishing, wake boarding, wake surfing, and tubing. The property is over 3 acres with mature oak trees that provide great privacy.

What makes this property unique

It is a newer home with the main house having been redone recently and the guest house being new construction (in last 6 years).

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