Cabin

Rum Island Cabin on the Santa Fe River

Riverside cabin in Fort White with kitchenette

inside cabin-showing bathroom/kitchenette

screened porch-relax and watch birds/wildlife

relax in hammock/barbque/campfire in private, park like setting

Overview
Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2240 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Fort White, FL

Place, Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
‪1 min drive‬
Place, Santa Fe River
‪1 min drive‬
Place, Ginnie Spring
‪22 min drive‬
Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Rum Island Cabin on the Santa Fe River

The beautiful Santa Fe River and its many pristine springs are at your doorstep from this tiny, well equipped cabin in the woods. Relax in a peaceful, private, low tech environment surrounded by Mother Nature. The town of High Springs with antiques, gift shops, and restaurants is 6 miles away; Gainesville (and the UF Gators) is 30 miles away. Beautiful parks and spring fed rivers and hiking / biking trails are close by. Cave divers and snorkeling at world renowned Ginnie Springs is 1 mile upriver. Canoe/kayak/float/swim/relax in the river and springs 100 feet from the cabin door.
The cabin is fully equipped with AC/heat, fridge, microwave and hotplate, all utensils and linens provided. The bathroom has toilet and shower. We have a comfy full size bed, DVD player, dvd's, games and books. Outside you will find a screened porch to watch the wildlife and birds. We have a bar-b-que and a fire pit. The hammock swings between two shady trees.
The gate from the cabin leads to a small, pristine spring right on the Santa Fe River.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

Please contact owners for details.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in cabin/porch. Pets considered-inquire first. Campfires only in fire ring and when conditions permit.

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

Note from host: CONTACT OWNERS FOR DETAILS

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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

Fort White

Located in Fort White, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. High Springs Museum and High Springs Community Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include High Springs Civic Center Park and Reverend Gerald Criswell Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Fort White, FL

What's nearby

Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
Santa Fe River - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
Poe Springs Park - 7 min drive - 4.1 km
O'Leno State Park - 22 min drive - 22.3 km
Ginnie Spring - 22 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Eabyss - ‬14 min drive
‪S & S Food Store - ‬15 min drive
‪Bev's Better Burgers - ‬14 min drive
‪Hardee's / Red Burrito - ‬14 min drive
‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rum Island Cabin on the Santa Fe River pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Rum Island Cabin on the Santa Fe River?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rum Island Cabin on the Santa Fe River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rum Island Cabin on the Santa Fe River located?

Located in the heart of Fort White, this cabin is steps away from Santa Fe River and Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park. River Rise Preserve State Park and McCall Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

William H.

18 Sept, 2025

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

Loved the cabin and location! Very convenient to the springs. Rum Cabin was well stocked with every need. Managers were extremely helpful and responsive. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tia G.

21 Jul, 2025

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

Bliss and privacy

It’s small but perfect….private and perfect for couples

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane T.

20 Jul, 2025

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

Summer weekend at the river

Beautiful location and just the cutest little cabin ever!! Very quiet and just steps down the path to the river and spring!!!.. Dave and Mary Ann are amazing hosts and we will definitely be going back!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis B.

12 Apr, 2025

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

Heaven on Earth!

Me & my boyfriend stayed here with our dog and had the best time !!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daisy L.

3 Apr, 2025

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

Perfect Getaway

The cabin was a perfect little weekend getaway! Such a beautiful, quiet property with easy access to the river. We had such a nice time and can't wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela L W.

22 May, 2025

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

Weekend getaway

Cabin is a little small, but outdoors is nice. Its close to the spring. Lots of wildlife

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

29 Apr, 2024

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

Great cabin/spring getaway

Super easy to find, in a great location on a beautiful property!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

4 Jan, 2024

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

Heavenly

Nature Paradise: Secluded and Unique private experience: Wonderful Hosts

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Feb, 2023

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

Perfect little get away…

Nice, cozy and quiet. Perfect little getaway to unplug and unwind.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy C.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Our second time here

The spring was awesome and private. We had to leave early due to Hurricane Debby, so sad!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa N.

20 Jul, 2023

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

Cozy cabin

Clean cozy relaxing retreat. Lots of wildlife... deers,bunnies,birds etc.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kim A.

8 Jan, 2023

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

Very relaxing and quiet!

Awesome and beautiful being right next to the springs. Nice walking through the trails and seeing all the wildlife. We brought our dog and he had a blast we will definitely be coming back in the summer.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

hailley e.

1 Nov, 2023

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

rum island cabin

Cozy little cabin thats perfect for a peaceful getaway. The spring was so beautiful and the hosts were so welcoming! Thanks so much 😊

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Napoleon S.

18 Oct, 2023

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

Beautiful secluded location in Florida woods

A beautiful natural setting within walking distance from a spring feeding the river. A tiny home setting clean and neat. Gracious hosts

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

17 Nov, 2023

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

Natural Paradise

Beautiful property. Unfortunately, we had a great deal of rain so could not enjoy the outside as much as we would have liked

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

david r., POOLER

6 Nov, 2023

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

Amazing 👏

The property was so beautiful and private! The host was very friendly and so helpful! We wanted to enjoy the river with my small boat so they drove us down to a nearby boat ramp and dropped us off so we could float back towards the property! I highly recommend this location 👌

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

16 Mar, 2023

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

Everything you need and more!

The property was more than we expected. Lots of space outside, private. Really loved the screened in porch. The amenities were minimal but everything you need. The river and springs were beautiful. The people were very friendly and helpful.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mellodie F.

17 Sept, 2024

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

Decompress....

Everything you read about this property is true but understated. It's private and secluded. The hosts have made sure everything you could possibly need is at your disposal. Nature at its best...clear springs and the river right outside your door. Coffee on the screened in porch as the sun comes up. Inside is a comfortable bed and a great shower if you have not already taken advantage of the outdoor shower. It's exceptional and perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

16 Jan, 2025

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

Magical woodland adventure

Our hosts, Dave and Maryanne were so thoughtful and easy to work with. They provided us with complete up to date information and instructions so we were fully prepared to settle in without a hitch. They gladly answered questions and corresponded in advance, giving us a warm welcome on arrival. The accomodations were lovely, the home was adorable, neat and tidy with all the comforts of home. The surrounding area was heavenly, with a wooded path leading to a small secluded spring and the Santa Fe river practically outside the door. There were trails leading to Rum Island and there were plenty of activities to keep us occupied all day and into the evening. Plenty of space for parking, outdoor seating around a firepit and a grill for cooking. Truly paradise!arrived.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., St. Petersburg, FL

31 Aug, 2016

Ideal get away

Maryann and Dave were wonderful, they couldn't be nicer and very welcoming. The cabin is secluded, I even saw 3 deer while walking on the property. The cabin had all the basics, we just had to bring our food. The cabin was clean with a very comfortable bed. It was so cool to have your own little private cool freshwater spring! We found the spot perfect and enjoyed kayaking the Santa Fe River. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

8 Dec, 2023

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

Spring Hunters

We only live 2 hours away and we’ve been coming to High Springs for years. Ginnie is usually where we camp, but I decided to rent a cabin this time. All I can say is that we enjoyed our stay 100%. The owners greeted us when we got there even though it was raining. They helped us with anything we needed throughout our entire stay. We loved the 2 separate springs and state park that we’re all in walking distance from the cabin. Doug at Rum 138 is amazing if your looking to rent a kayak or canoe. The hospitality at both places was so nice. We will definitely be going back. Perfect spot for two people, shower was hot, fire pit was nice, decent sized mini fridge. We loved that our cabin was tucked into the middle of the woods, away from everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emilie B.

29 May, 2023

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

A gem hidden in the woods.

We loved our stay at rum island cabin. My fiancé and I came with our dog for Memorial Day weekend. The cabin was cute and quaint, and equipped with everything you needed. You can tell the hosts put much thought into what they stocked it with. Maryann was so sweet and even offered to bring a heater down on a surprisingly chilly day. We enjoyed making a fire at night and lying in the hammock… it’s so peaceful. A small spring is about 100 yards from the cabin with a marked path to walk down, we brought our kayak there and back with no problem. There are so many springs to explore nearby. We decided to wake up around 7:30 to get out to the springs early before all of the campers at ginnie springs were awake and wow was it worth it. We swam and snorkeled all the springs basically to ourselves. What a magical place, we will definitely be back soon !

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron B.

2 May, 2019

A great way to escape society

This charming little cabin is a great way to get away from everything with just a short drive. It is secluded enough for absolute silence other than nature at night, but close to some nice places to eat and grab coffee in High Springs. The Porch provides a great place to read at night with a screen to keep bugs away. There is also a charming hummingbird we named "Harry" who kept us company feeding at the feeder mounted right outside the porch. (It might have been actually three but they move so fast it was hard to tell. We did see a hummingbird fight though! Albeit more cute than savage) Mornings on the porch are a delight as the hours before sun up offer a ton of natural noise including owls calling to each other and what I can only describe as a monkey like screeching. I know the monkeys are in Silver Springs, but I swear they have migrated to the woods here. The hosts are wonderful but the greatest appeal of this cabin is the feeling of being completely isolated from society. It was nice to know they were on property if needed but we still felt completely natural. Go here and flop in hammock and in about 4 hours you'll be glad there isn't great cell service! -Ron & Sabrina

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scottanimo B.

27 Sept, 2025

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

This cabin was the perfect getaway for enjoying the beautiful Santa Fe River and nearby springs. The location offers the right mix of nature, peace, and privacy—exactly what I was looking for. The hosts were excellent and incredibly friendly; they even went out of their way to help jump my car when my battery died, which I truly appreciated. If you’re looking for a relaxing, secluded spot surrounded by nature with thoughtful and caring hosts, this is the place.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

CK M.

21 Aug, 2025

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

Great host and a great place with plenty of privacy.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dave and MaryAnn Smith

We are both retired and love where we live and love to share it with others. The cabin is private, in a clearing in the woods. Our house is on the other end of the property.
We are from St. Louis, but have lived in Florida for over 40 years.