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The Water Oak Bungalow quaint and cozy Murray Hill Riverside Home close downtown

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A brick house with a front porch, steps, and potted plants.
A brick house with a porch, potted plants, and a small garden.
A living room with a blue sofa, a white coffee table, and a ceiling fan.
A spacious living room with hardwood floors, a ceiling fan, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a globe on the wall, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Jacksonville, FL
  • Place, Willow Branch Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Lackawanna Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, 5 Points West Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap ¡ Towels provided ¡ Toilet ¡ Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap ¡ Towels provided ¡ Bathtub or shower ¡ Toilet ¡ Shampoo ¡ Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

The Water Oak Bungalow quaint and cozy Murray Hill Riverside Home close downtown

Your family will be close to everything when you stay at this centrally-located quaint and cozy bungalow.
Enjoy the Coffee and Tea Bar that has a variety of local coffee, teas, and honey. This split floor plan home has updated Kitchen, bathrooms, and hardwood floors throughout. . Located within minutes to historic Riverside, the shops of Avondale, the Murray Hill Library, Five Points, San Marco, downtown Jacksonville and walking distance to the Murray Hill strip with swanky lil restaurants. Super easy access to I-10 and I95.

Other things to note
We charge $30 per pet for short term stays and for longer stays $150 per week per pet or $300 per month per pet.
I do have a Smoke Free space & a strict No Smoking policy (including cigarettes, cigars, e-cig, vaping, marijuana, etc.)
If smoking is detected there will be a $500.00 fee added on top of the cleaning fee.
If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to me.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Hi, Here are the checkout instructions for today. . Checkout is @10am 😉 Please do Not make or strip the beds. Please place used towels in the laundry baskets or hang them up if wet.
Please Wash dishes and leave on the drying rack. Please put all trash in the black/grey bin outside. Recycle is goes in the yellow bin outside.
Please Make sure to grab all your personal belongings. Thank you again for staying @ The WaterOak Bungalow Safe Travels If we did a great job please leave us a 5-star review! Peace and Blessings 🙏🏼
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2915985vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Jacksonville

Northwest, a neighbourhood in Jacksonville, is home to this holiday home. Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center and United House of Prayer For All People are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit St. Johns Town Center and 5 Points West Shopping Center. Check out an event or a game at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena, and consider making time for Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Jacksonville, FL

What's nearby

  • Murray Hill Theatre - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Willow Branch Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lackawanna Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • 5 Points West Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Boone Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Jefferson Station - 6 min drive
  • Jacksonville Station - 14 min drive
  • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Fridge - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Fishweir Brewing Company - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Water Oak Bungalow quaint and cozy Murray Hill Riverside Home close downtown pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at The Water Oak Bungalow: near city centre?

As of 8 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Water Oak Bungalow: near city centre on 8 Sept 2026 start from ÂŁ203, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at The Water Oak Bungalow quaint and cozy Murray Hill Riverside Home close downtown?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Water Oak Bungalow quaint and cozy Murray Hill Riverside Home close downtown?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Water Oak Bungalow quaint and cozy Murray Hill Riverside Home close downtown?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Water Oak Bungalow quaint and cozy Murray Hill Riverside Home close downtown located?

Located in Northwest, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lackawanna Park and Willow Branch Park. Hollybrook Park and Boone Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute property! We came to visit our son at NAS Jax, and we had plenty of space for the 6 members of our family. The kitchen has very basic amenities, and it would have been nice to have a baking sheet and toaster. The TV in the living room was a little complicated, and instructions would have been handy. We reached out to the host for the WiFi password, and she responded quickly, but it would have been nice to have that information provided on check-in.If you need a great little place to stay in Jacksonville, I would absolutely recommend this location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2026
Thank you for staying with us. Sorry about the WiFi password. It usually is included with instructions but I forgot to push the send button. Thanks again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and neighborhood!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov 2025
Hi, Not sure why I received a 4 star . Must not have been that bad.You stayed 3 hours past check out until 1pm then finally I had to ask you all to leave the house. VRBO got involved at some point as well trying to call you to ask you to leave.Which was very awkward for me because usually people follow the rules I didn't review you because I would have given you a 3 star for that. I had other guests coming and it threw my cleaners way off being you were supposed to check out at 10am.. But leaving 3 hours after your supposed to is unacceptable. I do realize this is public post, so I am sorry to everyone else had to get notice of this issue.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house. The number of bedrooms and the neighborhood were both excellent. We only stayed one night with two other couples but everyone in our group agreed we will stay again when visiting Jacksonville.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jan 2026
Thank you for choosing The WaterOak Bungalow Safe Travels 🙏
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very friendly and responsive, house was perfect for hosting several people, and was very conveniently located.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oscar R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bread toaster and eggs spatula.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet neighborhood, located within 10 minutes from downtown Jacksonville. BBQ, Pizza, Ice cream right around the block.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Nov 2025
Thank you for staying at The WaterOak Bungalow
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My mom, daughter and I (and our pet dog) stayed for a quick night passing through to get home from TN to Southwest Florida. It was clean, orderly and the beds were comfortable. Thank you Jesika!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this property was great. Exactly what we were looking for and was accurately described. Beds were comfortable, air conditioning worked fine and showers were nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Oct 2025
Thank you for choosing The WaterOak Bungalow! Safe Travels!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelley A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Host was very responsive on messaging. House was comfortable and clean. Only 4 chairs available at dining table (vs. 6 pictured), wish there would have been more given the house sleeps 8, as our group could not all eat together.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jan 2026
Yes thank you working on that, I had a couple of broken chairs from previous guests. Getting those replaced Thanks again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating. We had a problem with the windows, and the host came over in the evening and took care of it immediately. We really enjoyed our stay in the house. Everything we needed was available.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Nov 2025
Thank you all for choosing The WaterOak Bungalow! 🙏
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten W.

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

Very cute cottage

Comfy beds and cold AC! The perfect little cottage for an overnight in Jax
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Charming house

Had a greatand tranquil stay the murray hill area is fantastic
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Jesika was a very accommodating host. I needed to change our booking several times, and she was really responsive and helpful. The property was comfy and we enjoyed our stay so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Thank you Susan for staying with us. You all were definitely 5star guests. Safe travels to you and your family! 🙏
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We went for a girls weekend get away. The house was perfect for us. We mainly hung out in the living area. The TV was great for movie night. The bedrooms were nice size, the neighborhood was kid friendly but quiet. The hostess, Jessica, was readily available for my questions or concerns, which weren’t many. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Dec 2025
Thank you! Safe travels to you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy M.

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

Nice location and cute house

The property was perfect for all 5 of our friend group. 4 bedrooms and 2 baths was perfect. Good location to downtown. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jan 2024
Thank you Peggy 😊 We enjoyed having you.
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Went to Daily's Place for concert. Was only 10 minutes away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

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

Great place

This is a great little house that can hold many people. It has very recently been updated and very clean. They also allow pets, which is very helpful. There is a cute little neighborhood to walk your dog or just go for a stroll. The neighbors were friendly and we saw many other people walking their dogs as well. I would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra H.

Liked: Check-in, location

Rod Stewart

Went to see Rod Stewart at Daily's place.. worked out well
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Excellent choice!

The house was very clean and equipped with everything you need. Beds are comfy, Great smart TVs. Jesika was very friendly and easy to work with. Three of us were there for a dog agility competition and it was the perfect location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2024
Thank you Laurie for choosing The WaterOak Bungalow! Safe travels!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Drew W.

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

Water oak bungalow

We were in town for family members wedding. So there were multiple locations of different events. This property was a good location because it was central. Very Close to downtown and close to Airport. Bit of a drive to the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
Thank you for choosing The WaterOak Bungalow
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy J.

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

Cute property!

This rental was great for our one night stay before a cruise! The immediate neighborhood is adorable and is close to several eateries, and I felt comfortable staying there with my group. The house itself is an older one and has some quirks that come with the charm of older homes. The property owner is working on those things, but they aren’t things that affected our stay! She was communicative about them ahead of time, so we knew what to expect. The only “issues” we had were the grass was a bit high in the backyard, and you have to access the backyard via the front yard (there’s no door from the house to the back), so we didn’t end up relaxing outside like we thought we would. We would definitely stay here again, and appreciated the clear communication from the owner!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An older home with character where it appears considerable time, resources and effort are being made to keep the architectural elements intact with the renovations which have been made thus far. Large bedrooms, a front and back yard for pets and small children to play run and play, mature landscaping and a quiet family-oriented neighborhood are what we liked the most about this place when we had a few family members come in from various locales for Thanksgiving. The kitchen is small and also leads down to one of the bedrooms which has a full bath, washer and dryer and tv and is separate from the rest of the house which was highly coveted by the grandparents when a break was needed from the hubbub of the younger grandchildren. The house is also filled with windows which we loved.Except for kitchen and bath in tile, wood floors are in all the other spaces, and we did have to make efforts to keep them from getting scratched or marked up. Some area rugs would have been nice to have. Considering the house had 4 bedrooms we were surprised to find that there were only 4 chairs for dining in the house. Our host was very accommodating in helping us find a temporary solution.A couple of items to know as well...as is normal in the older homes, the shower is more of a gentle stream and there is no dishwasher.It was perfect for what we needed on this stay and would consider this place again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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