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Pristine St Johns River Waterfront Home with Dock and Boat slip

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BOAT HOUSE AND SLIP IN THE BACKGROUND

Overview
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Location
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Excellent

4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Air conditioning
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Astor, FL

Blue Island
Morrison Island
Astor Recreation Park
‪5 min drive‬
Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 SOFA BEDS

2 Double Futons

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Pristine St Johns River Waterfront Home with Dock and Boat slip

This pristine area is located on the St. Johns River in the heart of the Ocala Forest. Imagine a drift in time to a Florida that few experience. Gentle breezes & fresh sweet air with the hint of blossoms smells from some far off grove hidden in the dense tropical forest. Canoeing with such a vast variety of birds too many to name. Alligators patrolling the shores looking for fish peeking from under the water hyacinths. Sounds of nature like a symphony to hear.

You will find small finger canals leading into the St.Johns River where the water becomes crystal clear.. with springs and incredible snorkeling opportunities. If you like fishing...Largemouth Bass, Crappers & other pan fish are in abundance...

We have board games , tv in each bedroom & den

Amenities: . Boat dock, sauna , and canoe are not part of the rental no extra charge for use but as if not working there is no refund,

We do repair things asap but have no control of how fast someone comes., so I do not charge for their use .

you assume all liability for their use.

Private little fishing community right on the St.Johns River..

3 bedroom , 2 bath
3 screened in porches

Screen in boat house for boat as well.

Sleeping Arrangements:

Master bedroom king size bed and private bath

Danny's bedroom has king size bed

Nicole's bedroom has QUEEN size bed.

Living room has a sleeper
Den has a sleeper

Activities: Fishing, Hunting ,Canoeing ,Kayaking Snorkeling, Swimming, Wildlife Nature Photography.

Indoor .4 person sauna

although I have a strict cancellation you do not get cash back but you do not lose your time and can rebook within a year at no additional cost if its the same unit
You may apply whatever cost you paid towards any of my properties listed here
whether its Florida or Maine.

I do allow domestic pets, dogs and cats only . Pet fee is $50. Pet must be on flea and tick preventive meds ,They must be washed and brushed . Please pick up any gifts your pets may leave and brush up lose hair before leaving . not allowed on the furniture .

the person booking age limit 25 or older

Property manager

Denise Melrose

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children have to be supervised at all times.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$50 additional fee for pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

You can smoke on the porches

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Astor

Located in Astor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Stetson Mansion, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ocala National Forest and Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.

Astor, FL

What's nearby

Ocala National Forest - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
Astor Recreation Park - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 22 min drive - 26.4 km
Lake George - 30 min drive - 17.5 km
Stetson University - 32 min drive - 38.3 km

Getting around

DeLand Station - 31 min drive
Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
‪Pierson Family Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪Essex Seafood Two - ‬3 min drive
‪Steel Around Forest Tavern - ‬7 min drive
‪Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pristine St Johns River Waterfront Home with Dock and Boat slip pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Pristine St Johns River Waterfront Home with Dock and Boat slip?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pristine St Johns River Waterfront Home with Dock and Boat slip?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pristine St Johns River Waterfront Home with Dock and Boat slip located?

This family-friendly Astor holiday home is located on the waterfront, 3.8 mi (6 km) from Ocala National Forest, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Lake George and Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge. De Leon Springs State Park is 12.4 mi (19.9 km) away.

8.8

Excellent

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

James W.

10 Apr 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location, lots of potential, needs some work

The house is well kept and the location is great. The owners were quick to respond and friendly (although I didn't need to be reminded 3 times what time the checkout was) Only real issues were when I rented it, it was listed with a hot tub (they have since pulled that down) that was not functional when I got there. And the house does still have water damage from flooding. They are currently still working on the house and hopefully will be repaired in the near future.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

10 Jul 2022

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

Great place

This place has everything you need. Greats beds, terrific showers and a well stocked kitchen. It’s perfect and the views are stunning. We enjoyed our stay and will be back for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rita M., OLD TOWN

22 Sept 2021

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

Family Outing

Location right on St Johns River. Good for fishing. Large home, plenty of room for family group. Couple of nice restaurants close by to eat. Friendly neighborhood

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

steven l.

21 Mar 2024

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

RIVER VIEW

GREAT PLACE TO STAY ON THE RIVER AND THE CANAL.GOOD PLACE FOR YOUR BOAT AND TRAILER. DENISE ALWAYS AVAILABLE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE.

Stayed 31 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

26 Apr 2021

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

Nothing less than perfect

I cannot say enough about our stay. We traveled with 6 teens from 12-20 and they are already planning our next trip. The location is perfect close to the springs, state parks and only 30 minutes to Daytona Beach. Spent the majority of our time on the lawn watching the river, the kids fish, the manatees play and even the alligator. The house had plenty of room for all 8 of us and the beds are like sleeping on a cloud. We didn't want to leave so we stayed an extra night. The host is amazing! Must try Williams Landing for dinner, it was fabulous . Overall for the price you couldn't ask for anything more. We will definitely be back again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Christopher F.

27 Jun 2024

Liked: Location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disgusting meth trap

This property looks good from the picture but everything is broken. Half missing wall pepper leaking roof and porches the furniture is broken and made to look intact. The house smells like cat urine. The grill was bungeed together and as soon as I touched it, it fell apart. The Sauna and Hot tub are not usable the showers are moldy and if you rock them they will cause a leak the walls in the master bathroom are bowed form water damage with paneling put over to hide. the cabinets are falling apart with paper over them so you don’t see the rot in the wood. The back porch unusable with old broken furniture cat food, and animal traps. The couches are scratched up and smell like at urine. I cleaned for 3 days upon arrival. If you have small children. DO NOT bring them here I had to install latches on all the doors as none of them close properly. Cabinets are missing doors windows have pieces of foam filling the gaps where they don’t close. The gates are loose and not safe for animals to be in the yard alone. Then the host will make you pay for their home thats falling apart.

Stayed 20 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Christy G.

15 Apr 2025

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed our stay at the Pristine St.Johns River Waterfront house.

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven l.

6 Mar 2023

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

RIVERVIEW

GREAT PLACE TO STAY ON THE RIVER

Stayed 11 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

24 Sept 2022

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

Wonderful view

Host was amazing! House needs some cleaning especially on porch areas. Overall a wonderful stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell R., Spring Hill USA

5 Sept 2022

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

Labor day classic

We really enjoyed our stay at this property. It was right on the water.fish were biting and volusia county speedway was awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

4 Jul 2022

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

Love it here

This was our second time staying here and we just love this place. Denise is always available and responds quickly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Earl F.

16 Mar 2022

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

Nice locatio

My wife and I enjoyed are stay. Location could have used a more thorough cleaning before we arrived but Denise was gracious when responding to that concern and I realize that cleaning personnel can sometimes get lax. Overall the property and price was very nice.

Stayed 12 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Glenn F.

28 Feb 2022

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

Beautiful View

The view is so peaceful and relaxing

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

27 Feb 2022

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

Lovely

This was a great place to stay with incredible views

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug B.

16 Feb 2022

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

Location

We had a great time while staying at this property. It was a guys trip and the most important things for us are location on the river, a good place to park our boats, and a comfortable place to eat and sleep. This house had all of that.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia L., City Island, NY

10 Aug 2021

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

Fabulous Home !!

This home is lovely. The large window in the living room which overlooks St. John's River is majestic. Communication was fabulous and the home is great. Comfortable beds and plenty of room. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra M.

9 Jul 2021

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

Nice place

Quiet

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B., Vero Beach, Fl

7 Jul 2021

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

Quaint house on the river

The house was very eclectic with a mix of new upgrades, and older touches. The outside space was amazing. I fell in love with the huge window that looks out on the river. Using the steam showers were great, I felt like I was stepping into a time machine!! Everything was comfortable and we had a very enjoyable stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

1 Jun 2021

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

Great weekend

Very nice area, great view and easy access to the river. We enjoyed it very much thank you

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jarrod K., Port Saint Lucie, Florida

17 May 2021

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

Great trip!!! Have been to Astor multiple times and this was the best trip . Thanks, Jarrod

Couldn’t be better!!! Never had an issue . Thanks, Jarrod

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

21 Apr 2021

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

Great Location

We only stayed a couple of days but the location was great. The kids caught some bass right from the sea wall and the house was well equipped. Could tell the owner cared for the property and communicated well.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Patricia W.

16 Apr 2021

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

Needs some work

The home is directly on the water, with a beautiful yard and patio furniture. It's in a very nice quiet community. The only noise we heard was from boats going by. Unfortunately the hot tub, sauna and clothes dryer were not working. It had rained a few days before we arrived and the roof leaked on the hot tub porch and the carpet was soaked. The house also needed a serious cleaning. Under the conditions we only stayed for one night. The owner offered a free week once the problems were corrected.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Katie G., Delray Beach, FL

6 Apr 2021

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

Great location on the St John's River

We enjoyed our stay - especially seeing manatees eating in the canal right outside. The screened porches and yard were a hit with my kids. Beds were comfortable and there was plenty of space for our family to spread out.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

6/10 Okay

Karen R.

25 Mar 2021

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

Nice Location, but needs some attention

The location of the property is great in that it's directly on the St. John's River. We enjoyed the yard with its large oak trees. The house is spacious. However, we felt that the property could use a deep cleaning and some editing as it relates to furniture and family belongings. In some ways it felt like Aunt Sally might come out of the extra bedroom because of all the artifacts in the home. We saw several roaches in the kitchen and bathrooms. Unfortunately we were not able to use the hot tub (spa) because it was broken all week. The laundry room was flooded and unusable during our week there. Additionally, the roof leaked during a rain over one of the porches. The owners are nice and responsive; offering us a free weekend for our troubles with the hot tub, but we would not want to visit the property again. We ended up leaving a day early because of the roaches, and even though we communicated that to the owners, we have had no response.

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Genell M.

20 Mar 2021

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

Wonderful Fishing

We had a great time staying here. The fishing was great. The beds were very comfortable. It was a great place to just relax and enjoy some peace and quiet!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

About the host

Hosted by Denise Melrose

Why they chose this property

Location is the best , one of the nicest spots on the River.
Fishing is incredible the hot spot is in front of my house .

What makes this property unique

The major attraction was the view of the River . We are located on the River & Canal we have porches on both .

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 SOFA BEDS

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

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Bathroom 3

Spaces

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House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

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Important information

You need to know

We should mention

About the area

Astor

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

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9.0/10

Reviews

6/10 Okay

James W.

Nice location, lots of potential, needs some work

James W.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Great place

Cathy B.

10/10 Excellent

Rita M., OLD TOWN

Family Outing

Rita M.

10/10 Excellent

steven l.

RIVER VIEW

steven l.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie D.

Nothing less than perfect

Melanie D.

2/10 Terrible

Christopher F.

Disgusting meth trap

Christopher F.

8/10 Good

Christy G.

Relaxing

Christy G.

10/10 Excellent

steven l.

RIVERVIEW