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River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock

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River Bend Lodge with Private Dock, Boat Basin .
Living area
Dining
Interior
Great Room Kitchen, Dining and Living Areas

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
6 bedrooms6+ bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Astor, FL
  • Place, Astor Recreation Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Astor Public Library
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Glen Springs Recreation
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Double Beds

6 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Bathroom 6

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock

Summary:

River Bend Lodge is a private lodge where your family/group occupy the entire home, boat bunkhouse/ gameroom. It is the Jewel of the St John's River. Its is a spectacular river front custom-built home designed to entertain and relax with your family/group. The very open floor plan features an incredible island kitchen that opens directly into the sprawling great room with full stone fireplace under vaulted ceilings with beautiful solid wood beams for those cool nights.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1644029vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Astor

Located in Astor, this holiday home is 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 Silver Glen Springs Recreation and Ocala National Forest. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
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Astor, FL

What's nearby

  • Astor Recreation Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Astor Public Library - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 19 min drive - 27.1 km
  • De Leon Springs State Park - 20 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Juniper Springs Recreation Area - 20 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • DeLand Station - 36 min drive
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Castaways Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pierson Family Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sparky's Place Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Bend Lodge Bring your boat, Fish off dock located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Ocala National Forest and 12.2 mi (19.6 km) from Juniper Springs Recreation Area. Silver Glen Springs Recreation and Stetson University are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for our gathering of family and friends. Very pet friendly, spacious and a beautiful place. The photos did not do get justice.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another amazing family holiday gathering on the river! Very clean, everything we needed, and great communication!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy check in, huge house for a large group, plenty of space, docking and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tobie L.

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

Great Place to Stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
it was perfect!! enough room for 5 adult couples and very clean, definitely will book this house again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

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

Fantastic Family Time Together

Another amazing holiday at the Riverbend Lodge!!! Perfect place for our family and friends to gather!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Memorial weekend

Great place to stay with you family and friends
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas I.

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

Family Vacation

Perfect location to access the springs, nice property that can accommodate multiple families with water access to bring your own boats.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Crappie fishing

Nice place to stay
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Astor

Great home went with 18 family members lots of space to enjoy each other. Beautiful dock and property,wildlife everywhere osprey,gators, manatees,blue herons.We caught bass,bluegill,stingrays and an eel.Great location for all the local springs and beaches.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erick R.

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

This place is so amazing. I could come here over and over again.

This house is amazing. We loved every minute of it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken C.

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

Fishing Trip

We go to Astor about three times a year for a three - four day fishing trip. The River Bend lodge made the trip so much more comfortable. The lodge is laid out with everything you need and is close to boat ramps & restaurants . We will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

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

Amazing as always!

Another memorable holiday on the river and Riverbend is perfect for our family!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Great place to relax

The house needs some tender loving care but overall the size of it - number of bedrooms and baths, the fireplace and dock on river were awesome. Our family truly enjoyed it....
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Relaxing vacation

Perfect location, centrally located for boat lovers. Close proximity to Silver Glen Springs. The house is beautiful with plenty of room for our party! Owner was extremely helpful with any questions I had. Will book again in the near future!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thank You for your Review, and I look forward to working with you guys in the future. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Troy R.

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

Great Retreat

Had a leadership retreat with our organization. There were 6 couples and the property was great for relaxing and meeting. Loved the setting on the river, and the well furnished indoor and outdoor spaces. I would recommend for large groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Backyard Family Wedding

This was the perfect location for our small family wedding. We got the whole weekend to enjoy our family and friends. Also the perfect backdrop to say “I do”. The owner was available for assistance when we needed him and was super friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great Time with Friends

We have already rebooked for next time! Mark is always great with communication and the house is always ready as promised! It's a beautiful location on the St John's River!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ulrike G.

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

Plenty of Room

There was 11 of us and there was plenty of room so every couple had their own bedroom and bath. That was wonderful! We also enjoyed the large dining table which allowed us all to sit together for meals and games. The living room was also nice and spacious with plenty of room for those who wanted to watch TV. Being right on the river was peaceful and enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

beth b.

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

Big with Great River Views

Loved the layout of this property. 5 rooms with king beds and private baths, great for multiple couples. There are a few additional features not listed, like a fire pit, grill and large Blackstone. The house is a bit dated but what we were expecting, pictures are true to the house. We really enjoyed family time, cooking in the large kitchen and wrap around deck! Sunrises were gorgeous.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Hi Beth, Thank You for the Review. I am happy to hear you guys enjoyed Riverbend. It is a true one of a kind. Sorry that we did not meet your expectations in some way not to get a 5 star rating. We work hard in hopes that your time and guest experiences are met. We will strive to do better. Thanks again Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marlana C.

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

Perfect Family Retreat

Riverbend is a beautiful, rustic retreat that we stayed in so that we could have all our kids back together after Covid 19 as two of them are first responders. The home is huge and everyone had their own space. We brought our boat but also used the pontoon so all could enjoy the fun and sun. We will be booking again. Thank you Mark for allowing us to enjoy your beautiful river home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Thanks Marlana, I am glad you enjoyed Riverbend. I look forward to you visiting again!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Julie O.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Family reunion

Great location and wonderful layout for large family. Needs updating. Carpets are worn and home needs manor deep clean. Sent a couple emails to owner before and during stay but never received response. Overall a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Great place

This house was a great place. We were there for a birthday and dirt Track Nationals. It was close to the track. there was a lot of space for everyone. we BBQ and fished off the dock. We rented there boat and went to lunch on the water. we will coming back in the summer sometime. The owner was a great guy. Totally reamend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Julie, Thank You for your Great Review! I am happy you guys enjoyed the lodge and it amenities, I look forward to your next visit. Thanks Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Refreshing and Peaceful Fishing Vacation

We had a wonderful stay at RiverBend and have already booked again for next year. The house is very spacious and has great views up and down the St Johns River. Wonderful dock to sit and enjoy a cocktail too. Thanks to Mark and his team for putting together a great place for friends and family to enjoy time together, but big enough to have private space and time as needed. LOL. We are already anticipating the fun our group will have next spring at RiverBend!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Hi Scott, Thanks for the great review. I look forward to you guys staying next year. Take care talk to you soon. Mark
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Great Get Away Spot

We returned this year to the beautiful setting on the St John's River. This home is as advertised and communication with Mark (the host) was great. The home has a beautiful view just steps away from the dock on the river. The kitchen is well appointed with everything we needed as well. This was not our first time here, and we have already booked again for next year. Each year, it seems that he is adding more features to make the home even better. We love the full size griddle on the porch too. Wish the weather was a little cooler this year, but other than that, it was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2023
Hey Scott, Thank you for the Great Review. Riverbend Lodge is a great spot. I try consistently to enhance the amenities and find new ways to make the guests experience a memorable time on the great St. Johns River. I look forward to helping on your next reservation. Have a Great Year and talk to you soon. Mark

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