Family Retreat by the Pond

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A lifebuoy with a view of a park, including a pond and a blue umbrella.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink.
A living room with a beige sofa, a dark blue sofa, a glass coffee table, and a small side table with a lamp.
An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, string lights, and large windows.
A covered outdoor seating area with string lights, wooden tables, and chairs.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Jacksonville, FL
  • Place, Oceanway Community Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, River City Market Place
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Anheuser-Busch Brewery
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 outside facility

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Jacksonville

Located in Northside, a neighborhood in Jacksonville, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Metropolitan Park Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit River City Market Place and Pecan Park Flea and Farmers' Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena or EverBank Stadium. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Jacksonville, FL

What's nearby

  • Oceanway Community Center - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • River City Market Place - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Anheuser-Busch Brewery - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve - 10 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens - 12 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville Station - 19 min drive
  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Retreat by the Pond pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Family Retreat by the Pond?

As of Nov 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family Retreat by the Pond on Nov 23, 2026 start from $207, 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 Family Retreat by the Pond?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Retreat by the Pond?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Retreat by the Pond located?

Located in Northside, this vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Oceanway Community Center, River City Market Place, and UF Health Hospital North. Anheuser-Busch Brewery and Timucuan Ecological & Historical Preserve are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 12 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a family that needs to stretch their legs out and enjoy themselves. Safe area, great host. Renting again from this host due to his amazing customer service.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best place so far i ever rented

Not much to say it was perfect all around just perfect
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini getaway..

The stay was great!! The advertising of the house was as advertised in the listing.The house is in a great location with lots of space. The backyard was simply amazing and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and pond

Beautiful property that felt like we were secluded and private but in Jacksonville. Home was comfortable and clean. Our dog absolutely loved the nice yard. Would definitely rent this property again while in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gray Family

This place is amazing! The atmosphere is relaxing and beautiful home! The host made everything easy for us and was top notch! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2024
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little short get away

We absolutely loved our stay, we stayed out by the pond most of our time there! House was accommodating. How ever wished there were more things to use cooking wise in the outside kitchen! But 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great! Great! Great!

We were originally coming in for a couple of days at Christmas to be with our adult kids. But our grandchild decided he wanted to be born closer to Christmas so we had to extend our stay. We contacted Jamie and she was able to accommodate the extra days and made the change very easy. It was a great Christmas! We hope to stay again so we can take advantage of all the fun things to do outside... :)
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Place is a dump in a dump of a neighborhood. Pure hood. Would never bring my family into this area.

Dump. Trash. Walk in and right back out. Have refused payment with credit card company. I am not paying for this dump.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Property

We stayed at this property for my mother in-laws 70th birthday party. There were six of us in our party, plus two dogs and everyone had such a great time, even the dogs. The house was very clean and had everything that we needed upon arrival. There are games to play, a tv in every room and plenty of room in the yard to play games and enjoy the outside. Our dogs particularly loved chasing the ducks around (and sometimes in) the lake. There is a fire pit outside, with wood and an outdoor kitchen area. The hosts were very responsive anytime we needed anything. It felt like a home away from home. Easy access to the interstate and a quiet neighborhood. I will be back in the summer time and I will be staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and rejuvenating weekend

Everything was as advertised.The property was easy to find, and checkin was simple and painless. The first impression upon entering is that the place had been recently and thoroughly cleaned. The kind of clean that prompts you to leave your shoes by the door.Second impression is that the kitchen is exceptionally well-stocked. If you’re traveling with a family, you’ll find everything you need, except food (and check the cabinets before you hit the supermarket). The property is equidistant between a Winn Dixie and a Publix, about a 7-10 minute drive to either one.We’ve stayed at about 60 vacation rentals over the years, and this one was, by far, the most thoughtfully planned and well executed rental we’ve stayed at. Even connecting to the wifi was a breeze. Did I mention how well-equipped the kitchen is? They even thought to include a meat thermometer for grilling. There’s a half-dozen nonstick skillets in various sizes, and a cast-iron one for you purists. Pots and pans, cooking and eating utensils, even a corkscrew. We always end up buying at least one kitchen tool when we stay at a vacation rental, but not here.The neighborhood is absolutely peaceful. We didn't hear a peep from the neighbors.We were there for only a couple of days, so didn’t have a chance to fish. But rods, reels and basic tackle are provided (there’s even a worm farm for bait), as is firewood and propane for the grill and flat-top griddle.Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay at this property; we brought our dog along this time.Everything said in my first review still stands; there were no unpleasant surprises, and everything lived up to expectations. Place was exactly as advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 24 nights in Aug 2025
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