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A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds!

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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House View from Dock
Riverside View
Dock View
Two Stall Dock View with Boat Lifts 10x24 each.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82354 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Astor, FL
  • Place, Blue Island
  • Place, Morrison Island
  • Place, Astor Recreation Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Master

1 King Bed

Upstairs 1

1 King Bed

Upstairs 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds!

Sleeps 6 comfortably with 3 king beds. Additional two couches for additional guests. My Grandfather bought this property in 1966 from the mayor of Daytona Beach. It was two lots with a two bedroom wooden home and a cinder block garage. In 2007 my father demolished the old home and built a beautiful two story river home, it is located 30 miles from Daytona Beach and 90 miles from Orlando. Dual stall covered boat lift for boats. One slip is available, additional slip is $50 per day. A great getaway for peace and quiet. Wet a hook or take a nice tranquil boat ride. The home is strictly a vacation home with never a permanent resident. It is very pristine and still looks brand new. 30 and 50amp camper hookup in the driveway. Additional $100 per day to hookup. All vacationers have been very impressed, commenting that my amateur photos do not do justice! Service is my main concern, I want to exceed all vacationers expectations!
Great attractions to enjoy:
World's Most Famous Beach(Daytona Beach)
10 miles from Volusia Speedway
30 miles from Daytona Speedway
Daytona 500
Coke 400
Bike Week
Biketoberfest
Kennedy Space Center
Disney World
Universal Studious
Animal Kingdom
Sea World.
20 min boat ride to Silver Glenn Springs

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
Non-negotiable, owner has severe pet allergies.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Astor

Located in Ormonds Jungle Den Camp Sites, a neighbourhood in Astor, this holiday home is near theme parks 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 Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge and De Leon Springs State Park. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, scuba diving and snorkelling adventures can be found near the property.
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Astor, FL

What's nearby

  • Ocala National Forest - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Astor Recreation Park - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 17 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Lake George - 24 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Stetson University - 32 min drive - 37.0 km

Getting around

  • DeLand Station - 30 min drive
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pierson Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Castaways Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Place Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Drifters - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪essex seafood - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Quiet Town with a Fishing Problem. Great Way to Avoid Hotel/Motel Crowds! located?

Located in Ormonds Jungle Den Camp Sites, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Ocala National Forest and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge and Lake George. De Leon Springs State Park is 12 mi (19.4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property on the water with boat house and lift. Nice boat ride to Silver Glenn springs and Salt Springs. Saw several manatees next to the dock over the week stay. Very nicely stocked kitchen. Text the host once and he answered promptly.
Blue Crab
Heading to the Springs across Lake George.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

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

Family Getaway

The property and house were great, quiet neighborhood. The owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

H.J. B.

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

Race vacation

House was awesome ,location is excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

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

Awesome river place!!

We had a great time at the Astor house! Will definitely be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

Wonderful stay!

Beautiful house and surrounding area! Would recommend this place to family and friends! Hope to return in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Area

Absolutely loved location and home site.......having said that, the property advertised sleeps 8 but when we got there we realized there were only 3 beds, no sleeper sofa.....two seniors were not comfortable having to sleep on a couch and on floor......Water location was great and home very spacious.....would go there again if we only have six people......
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

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

River House

House was well maintained and clean. Very nice accommodating owner. Would rent the house again in the future. We enjoyed our time on the river and in the nearby springs.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Fishing getaway in Astor.

My brothers and I stayed at this home for a fishing getaway and it was absolutely perfect. The home is located directly on the St John’s River with access to great fishing. It has a covered boat dock and lift. The house was extremely nice and comes equipped with everything you need. The home owner was proactive with the questions we had, he always responded quickly and was very polite. The entire experience was great, look no further, this is the house. We will be back. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliot P.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Spacious home with plenty of room to spread out. Spent most of our time out on the water and enjoying the dock. Cooking options and music on the dock were great. Having the ability to use the boat lift was a huge plus especially with being on the main channel. Communication with the owner was great as he responded almost immediately with any and all questions. Overall great stay and would definitely book again! Thanks for having us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

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

Nice getaway

We’ve rented this property a number of times… usually with two other couples. This trip was a weekend fishing getaway with the hubby. As always, we had a great stay. Perfect setup… right on the river so you’re on the water in minutes. House is always clean and has everything you need. We’re coming back next month with friends to do it all again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda R., Navarre, FL

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

Another Great Stay on the River

Our second stay and we plan to be back. Crappie fishing was really good and the weather was even better. We really enjoyed the accomadations. Great house with three large king bedrooms. Living area, kitchen, and parking makes for a comfortable life. Fabulous dock with boat lifts. David is very polite and is always available if needed. If you want to visit Astor Fl, I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rene P.

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

Relaxing right on the water.

The house and amenities are top notch. The dock by the water is very large with porch swings for relaxing in the afternoon. We enjoyed the screened porch during breakfast and dinner. We brought kayaks and a canoe and was able to put them directly into the water from the back yard. I suggest paddling north and taking the first oxbow to the right for quiet water and bird sight seeing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda C., West Central Florida

An awesome property!! Clean, comfortable, very accommodating owners.

We have stayed at numerous waterfront properties and by far this was the best! The house is comfortable and has everything you need to feel right at home. The Carter's were great to work with and went out of their way to make sure we had a wonderful vacation. The dock is great! We caught fish and saw alligators and manatees. We also enjoyed watching the eagles and ospreys catching their dinner. We had a great time and will be returning in the near future. Thanks Dave and Sharon!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

A slice of heaven

wow is all I can say about the property. It truly was perfect on multiple fronts. The layout is ideal entertaining cooking and over all relaxation. The dock facility was in excellent condition with close access to a boat ramp fuel and supplies. Dave the owner was truly wanted to make sure our experience was all that we had hoped for. We enjoyed our time at their home so much that we are talking about returning very soon for a longer stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Danny S., Newnan

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

FISHING2021

The house sit on the Saint Johns Rivers with a boat house. This makes it easy to start my day just walk out back lower my boat and I was on my way. The house is great plenty of room and was all I needed. This was my third year staying here.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H., Tracy, CA

A jewel on the rivier

This property is a jewel on the river. The owner, David, was awesome to deal with on all fronts. The house is modern, clean, and comfortable. David believes in high quality which, as a person who has traveled and stayed at high end hotels around the world, I agree is a standard which he has met. The swing on the dock was my favorite haunt at night to just enjoy the peaceful solitude of the river after dark, watch the black water roll by, and listen to the critters. I look forward to our next trip home to Florida and coming back to Astor to stay at this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

David O.

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

Perfect Labor Day Weekend Retreat

This is a recently updated, well appointed three bedroom, three bath just north of the Astor bridge. The house was very well renovated and comfortable. King size beds in all 3 bedrooms was a plus, as was the boat house with available slip. The slip has belly straps to hoist a boat, but it didn't work for our in board ski boat.. This is a full speed section on the St. Johns, so you must account for the waves when tying up a boat or jet ski. The house was exactly as advertised. We will be back. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Missy D., Bunnell, FL

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

Great location and host

This was our second time staying here for the July 4th holiday and had a great time again this year! Beautiful updated home with plenty of room and location is hard to beat. Comes with many extra amenities such as a smoker and black stone, boat lift and big dock area right on the river. Dave was a great host and easy to communicate with and responded to any questions right away. This year we did have a couple of minor negatives such as one quite nosy neighbor who was annoying and the house wasn’t as clean as it was the last time when we checked in (inside of microwave and refrigerator were dirty and ceiling fans/light fixtures had heavy dust). Again, minor issues and still would give this property an overall great rating!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

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

Great Relaxing Stay on the River

As the other reviews have stated, this is a great vacation home. We were looking for something clean, on the water, and accommodating for our family. This fit the bill. Everything was clean, the kitchen well stocked, towels, paper towels, TP, the essentials were all there. We loved the screened in patio where we ate dinner with views of the St. Johns River every evening (no bugs), the dock is just awesome, there's a porch swing and a couple chairs to sit and have morning coffee, fish, and watch the boats go by. Beautiful sunsets each night on the dock. We were 15 minutes to three large natural springs that we visited, 3 minutes from Castaway's boat rental. Three big bedrooms with plenty of space in each (they aren't tiny rooms). Really, just everything we were looking for, we can't wait to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brandy S.

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

This could become an annual “thing”

Our family has been coming to fish in this area for a few years now, and finding this house to stay in was a treasure. Everything we needed was right on the property! After putting our boat in the water we never had to remove it again until we were headed home that is to the boat slip. Our fish were cleaned at the cleaning station on the docks and quickly put away for freezing. Each afternoon we either relaxed while overlooking the river on the dock or the back porch. The house was roomy enough for my family of 4 and the grandparents to congregate when we wanted and separate when we wanted! I can’t say one bad thing about Dave or the home his family is willing to share with world. He even led us in the right direction for meals away from the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cierra E., Davenport, FL

Absolutely gorgeous!

I am so in love with this property. The house is beautiful and very organized and has anything you'd ever need during your stay. My favorite part however was the dock. I think we spent more time on it than in the house itself. It has plenty of room for fishing or just hanging out enjoying the view. If you have a boat bring it, there's a place to dock it. The dock also has speakers with Bluetooth capabilities which you can connect right to your phone and listen to music while out on it. It's about an hour to an hour and a half boat ride to salt springs or 20 minutes ride to Glenn springs. The owner was very adamant about making it the best experience. If I had to call to ask a question he picked up on the first ring. I've stayed at other properties in the same area but none were as beautiful and relaxing as this. It's absolutely gorgeous! Thanks again Dave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

Can’t wait to return!

Lovely, comfortable, well appointed home. Clean and spacious. Kitchen has everything you could possible need or want. All three king beds were very comfortable. High quality linens and bedding with an abundance of pillows. Large closets. Heavenly master bath with jacuzzi tub. Plenty of parking and an easy drive to nearby restaurants or the historic district of Deland which has great shopping and dining opportunities. The Cater’s were very gracious and welcoming. Great hosts! The back porch had plenty of comfortable seating and a perfect view of the river. The best part of all was the dock. Very well made and equipped with swings and additional seating. Including a fish cleaning station, ample lighting and Bluetooth speakers. This home is a nature lover’s dream! Manatees were viewed daily, along with all manner of birds, fish and other wildlife. Quiet and peaceful. Nirvana! Highly recommend! Hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great time! Fantastic house, boat dock & close to a lot to! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Love this house

This is our 2nd stay here and we absolutely love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larry P.

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

Fishing trip

The house was great. Also had a really nice dock to set and enjoy the sunt sets.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by David Carter

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Why they chose this property

Old house was removed and new vacation house built in 2005. Very impressive new house with all the modern amenities.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful Quiet Tranquil Setting. However, very close to all the action in Daytona or Orlando.

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