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Estate Home on beautiful Melrose Bay

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A deck with a view of a lake, surrounded by trees and a gazebo.
A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a table with green placemats, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, two chairs, a small table, and a window with curtains.
A covered outdoor deck with a white railing, a seating area with metal chairs, and a view of a body of water and trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a television, a bookshelf, and a door leading to another room.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Santa Fe Lake
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Melrose, FL
  • Place, Santa Fe Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Estate Home on beautiful Melrose Bay

Lake Santa Fe/Melrose Bay home with boat dock, walking distance to downtown Melrose and all the shops and restaurants. Close to Melrose Bay park and Lake Santa Fe Park, minutes to Gainesville and Keystone Heights. The home boasts beautiful lake views throughout, a spacious modern kitchen with all the conveniences, open and very functional floor plan, large master suite, and wonderful large screen porch and outdoor deck areas for enjoying the lake. The convenient boat dock has space for relaxing and enjoying the beautiful views of Melrose Bay and Lake Santa Fe - 6,000+ acre playground for fishing, skiing, sailing, swimming, etc at your door. . It doesn’t get any better than this! Visit melrosefl.com for more info about the historic town of Melrose. For more info about Lake Santa Fe, visit lakesantafe.org.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Upper bunk weight limit is 170#.
SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK - there are no lifeguards and hazards do exist. All Florida lakes contain wildlife that can be hazardous to your health.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2970255vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Melrose

Located in Melrose, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Waldo Farmers Market, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Putnam Lakes Preserve. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including birdwatching, power boating and wildlife walks.
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Melrose, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 26 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Gainesville Raceway - 31 min drive - 43.6 km
  • University of Florida - 33 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 36 min drive - 42.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stone’s Irish Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Estate Home on beautiful Melrose Bay pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Estate Home on beautiful Melrose Bay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Estate Home on beautiful Melrose Bay?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Estate Home on beautiful Melrose Bay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Estate Home on beautiful Melrose Bay located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Santa Fe Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Geneva and Cowpen Lake. Crystal Lake and Santa Fe River are also within 12 miles (20 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. 35 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time! The house had everything we needed and more awesome stay for UF graduation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place on the lake with a good view.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Erika G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Pretty view of lake. Nice kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great stay

Great stay thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, view, house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Great lake house!

Great house for the family get away!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you. Wonderful house and repeat experience. Love the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette O.

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

Our stay was a great experience, fun place for family

Swimming and wonderful view
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Amazing Cozy House on the water

We have rented this house 5x now and it feels like home to us! Its the best of the best on the Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place to stay on Lake Santa Fe. Perfect spot for wake boarding, surfing, and swimming. The house is set up perfectly for a family. Thank you Larry!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince N.

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

Great place to stay.

Very well appointed house, comfortable, beautiful lake view, enclosed patio and deck. As advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Wonderful!

Perfect for our family get together!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vince N.

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

Great place for family and friens.

Have stayed twice for gator football long weekend. Can grille/cook on premises or go to a few nearby restaurants. Host is very accomodating. Highly recommend. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Lake Living

Great property on the best lake in Florida.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Great house, great trip

The house is modern and spacious. Kids had a great time on the dock, lake, and yard.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley H.

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

Gator weekend

Home...great View...spectacular Blue Water Bay...1 minute away A Great Gator win!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is absolutely beautiful! VERY well stocked kitchen. Huge open floor plan. Our group was very comfortable and felt like it was perfect. Also, the location on Melrose Bay was great for swimming paddleboarding given the entire cove is no wake. Dock has a great spot to tie off boats. Literally zero complaints!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll W.

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

Beautiful home

We loved everything about the property! Gorgeous home on the lake. Lots of swimming and fishing. Our host were easy to communicate with and we look forward to coming here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy h.

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

Beautiful Lake Home

We highly recommend staying here! The house is beautifully decorated, has everything you would need! Wonderful view of the lake which is quiet and relaxing. The home is surrounded by flowers and a relaxing garden with sweet smelling aroma and butterfly’s. Larry is a wonderful owner. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JANICE W.

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

Beautiful Peaceful

The house is immaculate it has everything you need for your stay. Plenty of room and so very comforting and welcoming. The landscaping is all so beautifully maintained. You cannot go wrong with this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Beautiful......As always!

our 2nd summer staying at this beautiful property. Everything was great and owner is very easy to get along with. You will love your stay here! Lisa McGurl
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

Perfect Retreat

We escaped to the lake for Memorial Day weekend. This house was great. Incredibly clean, well stocked and had a great grassy yard and dock on the lake. It was the perfect weekend retreat with family and friends. The kids had a blast fishing, swimming, jumping off the dock, and playing in the yard. Great spot! Hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia P.

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

Great Get Away in Melrose

We enjoyed our weekend stay in Melrose. Information about this house was accurate. It was clean, comfortable, quiet and everything worked perfectly. We were in town for a wedding and appreciated having a quiet place to sleep and spend the weekend. We highly recommend this Vrbo home. Thank you Larry.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly S.

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

Tennessee vs Florida Football Game Weekend

We stayed at this location, just 30 minutes from University of Florida, to go to the football game. Aside from losing, the home, location and weekend were perfect. Home had everything we needed. Everyone loved visiting on the pier in the evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Larry Bullock

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