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Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka

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A covered outdoor deck with a view of a lake, a pool, and a gazebo.
A living room with a beige sofa, a coffee table, and a wooden floor. There is a door leading to another room with a white wall and a framed picture.
A staircase with a handrail and lights along the steps.
A dining area with a table and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a large TV, a tripod, and a chair by a sliding glass door overlooking a lake.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Welaka, FL
  • Place, Welaka Town Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocala National Forest
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Glen Springs Recreation
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Welaka

Located in Welaka, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Ravine Gardens State Park and Palatka Municipal Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dunns Creek State Park and Welaka Spring. Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium and Willard Hazen Ball Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Welaka, FL

What's nearby

  • Welaka Town Hall - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Ocala National Forest - 20 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Ravine Gardens State Park - 29 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 50 min drive - 48.8 km
  • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church - 59 min drive - 87.2 km

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 26 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mema's Family Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Long’s Log Cabin Bar & Package Store - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shrimps R Us - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Retreat-Private Dock; Fishing, Boating & Peaceful Getaway in Welaka located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Welaka Spring, Welaka Town Hall and Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium. 40 Acre Park and Little Lake George are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our favorite place to stay for our yearly fishing trip. It has everything you need and is close to local establishments for food and fun.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to enjoy the river and keep your boat safe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was great. Clean, owners are very accessible, great view and fishing! Stairs aren’t preferred but weren’t terrible and the outdoor elevator accessory was so helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay, as always! We’ll be back next year!
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and the views were excellent. Would definitely stay again (and this was my second stay here).
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here before and love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay. Ms Charlotte was so welcoming. The house was absolutely perfect! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The second year staying here and will be booking for next year very soon! We really love this place!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wondeful place. The owner was awesome to work with. Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had everything we could've needed
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property

Great place to stay for bigger group with docking space and river overlook.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful location.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good fun and great stay

Great for fishing and shrimping
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for a fishing trip everything you needed was there

Such a beautiful view of the river and a beautiful home
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host answered questions quickly! The location is peaceful and quiet!Great amenities!The outside elevator was extremely useful for taking heavy items up to the 2nd floor.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Stayed and went fishing and cooked out
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip. The location and house was excellent. Will definitely consider staying again.

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Mar 2023
Thank you for the nice review. We hope to have you back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean and comfortable.

We had everything that we needed. The checkin procedure was super easy and plenty of kitchenware.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place

Could not have picked a better place for our fishing trip. Everything was perfect for our needs. Highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property prime loct

This place is perfectly situated on the St. John’s and is conveniently located close to Lake George and some of the best springs in Florida.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River trip

Pictures do no justice house was more beautiful in person great location on the river. The kids loved fishing off the dock and the boat lift made the stay so much more simple with not having to go to and from the boat ramp every day! We will definitely be back for another stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing River Vacation

We enjoyed the week on the river exploring the springs (Salt Springs, Mud Springs and Welaka Springs) and the Across Florida Barge Canal.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway

Relaxing time with family. Enjoyed the views, fishing and the fire pit. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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