A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem

This was a great trip and a fabulous place. David communicated with me to make sure our trip was a perfect one. The accommodations were 5-star. Everything was well maintained and spacious for all. I will definitely be staying here again. Thanks to the Carter family for ensuring our stay was a great one!

We first stayed in late August for 4 nights, took our boat and just thoroughly enjoyed ourselves (my husband did that review). We stayed again a month later for 4 nights in late September right after I had just celebrated 35 years of service where I work, for which we are given a weekend trip to the Don Cesar on St. Pete beach. However, because of the red tide, I said, I'd rather not, but I have this other place in mind - and it was Dave's Astor River House. We again invited my sister and brother in law who were equally enamored from our August stay. I think this sums it up - both times when it was time to leave, I could not find my sister in law, but looked down towards the dock and there she is, in one of the swings, crying - because we had to go. And the first night of our September stay, I sat in the riverside swing on the dock and watched the sun go down, listened to the owls hooting down the river, and was surprised by the biggest manatee I personally have ever seen (and I've lived in Florida all 58 years of my life) when it came up right in front of the dock to suck in some wind. But how cool is that. Just little things in how Dave takes care of his guests - after we stayed in August, he asked my husband is there anything he could do to improve things - he mentioned a couple of towel hooks outside showers in the bathrooms, and some fishing rod holders on the dock would be great. And guess what was there when we got there in September - towel hooks and plenty of rod holders. We also are not sure that 4 nights is enough, and are contemplating a mid-November trip for our 32 wedding anniversary even though we usually go to the west coast and stay on the beach over there (i.e. red tide). Regardless of the when, we fully plan on coming back to Dave's River House - again and again, as long as he will let us. We feel so refreshed and back in touch with the real world after we get back. Again, this place is just sooo good for the soul. Lynn and Bill

Amazing !! We’ll be back

This was our second trip to this great riverfront retreat. The house is very well maintained, spacious with an open concept. The kitchen was stocked with everything you needed. The owner is exceptional and very accommodating. He exceeded our expectations this visit and and last visit. We enjoyed fishing right off the dock while watching the beautiful sunsets rocking on the swings. The bluetooth speakers on the dock and the LED dock lights really makes hanging and fishing on the dock that much better. Silver Glenn Springs is a just a short boat ride away. We went to the springs each day. Our family will definitely be returning for an extended stay. We highly recommend this river house over the others in the area.

The house and location are great. The dock setup is amazing and welcoming