Sandy Toes Lake Bungalow-2/2,U of FL, King, Firepit, 1 Dog ,Boats, Fish, Hot Tub

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En baghave med grillområde, udendørs møbler og en belægning af sten.
Et tekøkken med kaffemaskine, elkedel og forskelligt køkkenudstyr på en tralle.
En stue med sofa, lænestole, sofabord og spisebord.
Et toetagers hus med en veranda, omgivet af træer og en velplejet græsplæne.
Et køkken med hvide skabe, en træø med spiseplads samt et bord og stole.

Anmeldelser

9,8 ud af 10.
Enestående

Højdepunkter

  • Din egen private kok
    Et af de få overnatningssteder, der tilbyder privat kokkeservice.
  • Central beliggenhed
    Du er aldrig langt fra din destination med denne praktiske beliggenhed.
2 soveværelser2 badeværelserPlads til 5 personer

Populære faciliteter

  • Boblebad på stedet
  • Mulighed for parkering på stedet
  • Hundevenligt
  • Køkken
  • Vaskemaskine
  • Aircondition

Udforsk området

Åbn kort
Melrose, FL
  • Place, Santa Fe Lake
    ‪5 min. kørsel‬
  • Place, Lake Geneva
    ‪8 min. kørsel‬
  • Place, Single Vision Inc.
    ‪9 min. kørsel‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪27 min. kørsel‬

Værelser og sovepladser

2 soveværelser (5 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

1 kingsize-seng

Soveværelse 2

1 queensize-seng

2 badeværelser

Badeværelse 1

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Badekar eller brusekabine · Toilet · Shampoo · Hårtørrer

Badeværelse 2

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Toilet · Kun brusekabine · Shampoo · Hårtørrer

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Veranda eller hawaiiansk terrasse
Køkken
Separat spiseområde
Udendørs legeområde
Have
Spiseområde

Om overnatningsstedet

Sandy Toes Lake Bungalow-2/2,U of FL, King, Firepit, 1 Dog ,Boats, Fish, Hot Tub

Escape to Sandy Toes Bungalow, a peaceful lake retreat where “Old Florida” still exists—quiet mornings, warm breezes, starry nights, and no traffic in sight. Nestled on beautiful lake, this fully furnished bungalow is perfect for couples, small families, snowbirds, extended stays, UF visits, or anyone ready to slow down and recharge.

Spend your days kayaking, paddleboarding, fishing, swimming, relaxing on the sandy beach, grilling your favorite steak or simply enjoying coffee on one of the screened porches while watching the sunrise over the water. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway, seasonal escape, or mid-term stay, Sandy Toes was designed for comfort, connection, and easy lake living.

THE SPACE
• Spacious open living area perfect for relaxing together
• Two private master suites with large walk-in closets
• One suite features a queen bed
• Second suite offers two twin beds that convert to a king
• Sleeps up to 5 with optional rollaway bed
• If you only need one bedroom/bathroom, ask about discounted single-suite pricing BEFORE booking
• Two full bathrooms (one shower, one tub/shower combo)
• Fully equipped kitchen with everything needed for cooking and dining
• Washer/dryer and linens included
• Electric fireplace plus central heat and A/C for year-round comfort

OUTDOOR LIVING
• Screened front porch with lake views
• Screened back porch overlooking peaceful woods
• Private fire pit plus shared beach firepit area
• Screened gazebo with inflatable hot tub for up to 4 guests
• Shared sandy beach with shade sails, hammock, picnic table, and beach chairs
• Corn hole, puzzles, books, and board games for laid-back fun

LAKE FUN
Enjoy access to shared lake toys including:
• Kayaks
• Canoe
• Paddleboards
• Paddle boat

Bring your fishing gear and enjoy swimming in the clear spring-fed waters. Watercraft are shared with the neighboring cottage, so advance scheduling is recommended.

SPECIAL TOUCHES & ADD-ONS
Want to make your stay extra memorable? Ask about:
• Pre-stocked groceries
• Celebration décor, cakes, or surprise setups
• Catered meals for groups
• In-home massage services
• Mid-stay housekeeping
• Extra firewood bundles
• Early check-in or late check-out options

Extended stay discounts available for weekly and monthly reservations.

LOCATION
Conveniently located near Gainesville, Florida springs, UF events, and day trips to both Florida coasts.
• Approximately 20 minutes to Gainesville Airport
• About 90 minutes to Jacksonville Airport
• Rural setting with easy access to shopping and dining in nearby Melrose and Keystone Heights

GOOD TO KNOW
• One small dog under 40 lbs allowed
• No pets in the gazebo or hot tub or in the lake
• Built in 2025 with modern comforts and relaxed lake charm
• Additional neighboring cottage, The Lily Pad, may also be available for larger groups or multi-family stays. Ask.
• Mid-term and seasonal stays welcome. No long term stays over 4 months allowed

A few reasons this might NOT be the place for you:
• You dislike peace and quiet
• Birdsong annoys you
• Relaxing feels unproductive
• Sunsets are overrated
• You prefer traffic over lake breezes
• You absolutely do NOT want to make great memories

For everyone else… Sandy Toes is ready when you are. Summer has arrived!

Tilføj datoer for priser

Lignende overnatningssteder

Husregler

Indtjekning efter kl. 15.00
Minimumsalder for lejere: 25
Udtjekning inden kl. 11.00
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Børn

Børn i alderen 13-17 år er tilladt
Under 12 yrs, host review due to water hazards.
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Begivenheder

Arrangementer er ikke tilladt
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Kæledyr

Kæledyr er tilladt: Kun hunde under 23 kg hver (maks. ét kæledyr i alt)
1 DOG ONLY Not allowed on furniture or left alone.
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Rygning

Rygning er ikke tilladt

Udtjekningsinstruktioner

Værten kræver, at du gør følgende, inden du tjekker ud:
Fyld og start opvaskemaskinen
Saml brugte håndklæder
Fjern personlige genstande, fjern resterende mad og drikkevarer, og tag skraldet ud
Sluk lyset, og lås dørene
Hvis du ikke udfører disse, kan det resultere i en negativ anmeldelse fra værten.
If a guest reports a 'problem' and a technician finds there is no 'problem', the guest will remit payment to technician.
Tampering with WIFI or Ring Doorbell is prohibited and will result in immediate cancellation.

Vigtige oplysninger

Godt at vide

Overnatningsstedets nr.: 4618675vb
Dette overnatningssted administreres af en privat vært (en person, der ikke udlejer som virksomhed eller erhverv). EUs forbrugerlov, herunder fortrydelsesret, gælder ikke for din reservation. Din reservation er dog dækket af din private værts afbestillingsregler.
Gebyrer for ekstra opredninger kan forekomme og varierer afhængigt af overnatningsstedets politik
Gyldigt billed-ID og kreditkort, debetkort eller kontant depositum kan være påkrævet ved indtjekning til dækning af påløbende udgifter
Særlige ønsker afhænger af tilgængelighed ved indtjekning og kan medføre ekstra gebyrer. Særlige ønsker kan ikke garanteres
Fester og events for grupper er strengt forbudt på stedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en kuliltealarm på overnatningsstedet
Værten har angivet, at der er en røgalarm på overnatningsstedet
Overnatningsstedets sikkerhedsforanstaltninger inkluderer brandslukker, førstehjælpskasse og lås med dødbolt
Dette overnatningssted har udendørsområder såsom altaner, balkoner eller terrasser, der muligvis ikke er egnede for børn. Hvis du har spørgsmål, anbefaler vi, at du kontakter overnatningsstedet inden ankomst for at bekræfte, at de har et passende værelse til dig

Om området

Melrose

Denne feriebolig befinder sig i Melrose i landlige omgivelser og ved strandpromenaden. Shoppe-entusiaster kan kigge forbi Waldo Farmers Market, mens de rejsende, der ønsker at opleve stedets naturskønne områder, kan besøge Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park og Putnam Lakes Preserve. Udforsk områdets muligheder for oplevelser på, i og ved vandet såsom kajakroning og dykning i nærheden, eller nyd godt af den fri natur ved at kaste dig ud i mulighederne hvad angår jagt og cykling.
Kort
Melrose, FL

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Santa Fe Lake - 5 min. kørsel - 5.3 km
  • Lake Geneva - 8 min. kørsel - 9.4 km
  • Single Vision Inc. - 9 min. kørsel - 9.3 km
  • Cowpen Lake - 17 min. kørsel - 19.9 km
  • Flamingo Lake - 18 min. kørsel - 23.1 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 31 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • ‪Stone’s Irish Pub - ‬10 min. kørsel
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min. kørsel
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬12 min. kørsel
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min. kørsel
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min. kørsel

Ofte stillede spørgsmål

Er Sandy Toes Lake Bungalow-2/2,U of FL, King, Firepit, 1 Dog ,Boats, Fish, Hot Tub et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Ja, dette overnatningssted tillader hunde (maks. 1 i alt) med en maksimumvægt på 23 kg pr. kæledyr.

Hvad koster det at overnatte hos Sandy Toes Lake Bungalow-2/2,U of FL, King, Firepit, 1 Dog ,Boats, Fish, Hot Tub?

Priserne for 1 nat for 2 voksne hos Sandy Toes Lake Bungalow-2/2,U of FL, King, Firepit, 1 Dog ,Boats, Fish, Hot Tub den 22. jun. 2027 starter fra 3.820 kr., inkl. skatter og gebyrer, fra og med den 14. aug. 2026. Denne pris er baseret på den laveste pris pr. nat fundet inden for de seneste 24 timer for ophold i de næste 30 dage. Priser kan til enhver tid ændres. Vælg dine datoer for mere præcise priser.

Hvor meget koster parkering hos Sandy Toes Lake Bungalow-2/2,U of FL, King, Firepit, 1 Dog ,Boats, Fish, Hot Tub?

Der er mulighed for parkering på overnatningsstedet.

Hvornår er indtjekning på Sandy Toes Lake Bungalow-2/2,U of FL, King, Firepit, 1 Dog ,Boats, Fish, Hot Tub?

Indtjekning starter kl. 15.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Sandy Toes Lake Bungalow-2/2,U of FL, King, Firepit, 1 Dog ,Boats, Fish, Hot Tub?

Udtjekning er kl. 11.00.

Hvor ligger Sandy Toes Lake Bungalow-2/2,U of FL, King, Firepit, 1 Dog ,Boats, Fish, Hot Tub?

Dette feriested ligger ved strandpromenaden, kun 4,8 km fra Santa Fe Lake og ca. 20 km fra Lake Geneva og Cowpen Lake. Derudover ligger Crystal Lake og Flamingo Lake ca. 20 km derfra.

Anmeldelser

9,8

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Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 5 af i alt 6 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 8 − Udmærket. 1 af i alt 6 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 6 − Okay. 0 af i alt 6 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 4 − Dårligt. 0 af i alt 6 anmeldelser
Bedømmelse på 2 − Forfærdeligt. 0 af i alt 6 anmeldelser

10/10

Rengøring

10/10

Indtjekning

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Området

10/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Ann R.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Everything was amazing, wonderful location, wonder host, great amenities. We were here over Thanksgiving and the kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans and untesils we needed. The use of the watercraft was a great bonus.
Overnattede 6 nætter i november 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 7. maj 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us and your kind review. It is very much appreciated. We hope to host you again some day.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Michael S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
We had a great time relaxing and visiting with Family. About a 28 minute ride to Gainesville and really enjoyed Melrose as well as the surrounding towns. House was very clean and it was nice to have a grill available for steaks and Hamburgers. Will stay here again for sure!!
Overnattede 3 nætter i september 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 12. sep. 2025
Thank you! We try to give our guests a feeling of a home-away-from-home experience. We love having them come back so we look forward to seeing more of you and your family in the future. Blessings.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Donna N.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Our host was very attentive and checked with us to see if we needed anything several times during our stay. The home had a well stocked welcome basket, soda in the refrigerator and a well stocked pantry area. The bathrooms had all products that would be needed plus lots of towels. The home has a view of Swan Lake which is across the street from the house. Lake gear is provided, Guestbook with all sorts of local activities and restaurants. Would definitely rent again
Overnattede 6 nætter i februar 2026
Svar fra VrboOwner den 2. mar. 2026
Thank you so much for your great review and kind remarks. We enjoyed having you stay with us and we look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Verificeret anmeldelse

8/10 Godt

Samantha T.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Short stay

The bungalow was beautiful with everything we needed. We only used the house and did not go down to the lake, so unable to comment on that
Overnattede 3 nætter i juli 2025
Svar fra VrboOwner den 7. maj 2026
Thank you for your review. Perhaps you will come back again this summer and enjoy the lake amenities.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Cynthia V.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Sandy Toes Bungalow is a recently built cottage with a partial view of Swan Lake and Swan Lake beach access. The floor plan is perfect for 2 couples or a couple with kids as the bedrooms are on either side allowing for privacy. The cottage is beautifully decorated. What stands out are the amenities. This bungalow is better stocked than any vacation rental I have ever been in. Just one instance. We like to cool and there were about 50 high end spices. In addition, there is an electric fireplace for ambiance. There is a hot tub in a private gazebo and a firepit surrounded by Adirondack type chairs. There is a gas grill. Oh, but the screened porches were my favorite. The front porch has a view of the lake about 300 feet away. Plenty of room there to put up your feet and read. The back screened porch is perfect for morning coffee and on warm days having breakfast and watching squirrels, hawks, birds, and an owl or two. The host, Sandy, has provided a great deal of information on things to do in the area and is very responsive to your needs. We loved that we were only an hour to an hour and a half from all sorts of things. We visited both the west coast and the east coast several times during our stay. We went on a glass bottom boat and saw manatees. There are great restaurants locally and in every direction. Truly a January to remember!
Front of Sandy Toes Bungalow.
Hawk in the back yard
Overnattede 28 nætter i januar 2026
Svar fra VrboOwner den 31. jan. 2026
Thank you for your lovely and thorough review. It is much appreciated and we look forward to hosting you again one day! You have been lovely guests.
Verificeret anmeldelse

10/10 Fremragende

Kathleen H.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed
Sandy Toes Bungalow was absolutely perfect! It was as described with two guest suites with adjoining bathrooms and a main common area. It would be perfect for two couples traveling together or a relaxing girls’ getaway. The layout was great and the cottage was in excellent condition. We spent coffee/ cocktail time enjoying the front screened in porch looking at the lake. The short walk to the lake took about two minutes & we spent quite a lot of time on the beach..Sandra paid extra attention to stocking the bungalow with anything you could think of! There are cute little towns nearby to explore & Gainesville is a quick 30 min drive. Honestly, we couldn’t think of anything negative to report. We would definitely go back again!
Overnattede 14 nætter i juni 2026
Svar fra VrboOwner den 29. jul. 2026
I'm a little tardy in responding. We certainly enjoyed having you all stay with us. We miss seeing you down with feet in the water at sunset. We hope you all will come back again soon and often. Thank you for letting us share our corner of paradise.

Om værten

Vært: Sandra Lyons

Værtens profilbillede
Hi, I’m Sandy, your host. I’ve called Swan Lake home for over 50 years, and it still takes my breath away. We built Sandy Toes Bungalow with the vision of sharing this peaceful lakeside setting with guests. Every room in this thoughtfully designed cottage offers beautiful lake views to make the most of this stunning location.

After years of travel and home exchanges, I understand what makes a stay feel special—and we’ve worked hard to create that here. The cottage is solidly built, chemical-free, and mold-free, so you can breathe easy and truly relax. We hope you will come to love this place as much as we do.

Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted

Each day, as I gaze out at the lake and witness its ever-changing moods—sometimes still as glass, other times stirred with dark, rolling waves—I’m reminded of how truly blessed we are to witness God’s creation right in our backyard. The gentle sounds of birds and woodland creatures create a peaceful rhythm that quiets the noise of everyday life. We love watching the occasional boat drift by, its passengers soaking in the joy of skiing, fishing or sightseeing on our quiet, private lake. It truly feels like a little piece of heaven on earth.

Derfor er dette overnatningssted unikt

Our brand new cottage was thoughtfully built with quality and wellness in mind—it's completely chemical-free and mold-free, so you can breathe easy and relax fully. You'll love unwinding on one of the two screened porches, surrounded by the peaceful sounds of nature—birds calling overhead and small woodland creatures chattering nearby.

Each bedroom is a private suite, complete with its own bathroom and either a spacious walk-in closet offering comfort and privacy for all guests. Only need one bedroom and bath? We can close out one suite and discount your stay but you must ask for this prior to finalizing reservations. The lake is the perfect place to soak away stress and settle into vacation mode. And if you need an extra bed to sleep 5, we have a full size twin rollaway bed that can be set up.

Just a short stroll down a shaded path leads you to the sparkling waters of the lake—ideal for kayaking, swimming, fishing or simply enjoying the view. One visit to Sandy Toes Bungalow is rarely enough—our guests often find themselves coming back again and again. And a new option: bring ONE small, under 40 pound dog with you with a pet fee.

Sprog:

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