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10/10 Excellent
Johnathan O.
8 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Johnathan O.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Entire home
FISH from dock/ Covered boat slip- on Canal to Lake Santa Fe
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Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- Onsite parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Air-conditioning
- Barbecue grill
- Deck or patio
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Living Room 1
2 Single Futons
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
FISH from dock/ Covered boat slip- on Canal to Lake Santa Fe
Clean, comfortable, and very quiet. This may not be flashy, but all the comforts are there. Lake Santa Fe is truly a renown Mecca for all types of freshwater fish and wildlife.
There are two public boat ramps nearby, with a covered boat, slip only steps from your door. Don’t let the seasonal duck weed in the canal scare you away, it’s harmless and floats away.
There are two public boat ramps nearby, with a covered boat, slip only steps from your door. Don’t let the seasonal duck weed in the canal scare you away, it’s harmless and floats away.
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About the area
Melrose
Located in Melrose, FISH from dock/ Covered boat slip- on Canal to Lake Santa Fe is on the waterfront. Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park and Putnam Lakes Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Waldo Motorsports and Thomas Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Gainesville Raceway. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Melrose, FL
What's nearby
- Santa Fe Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 31 min drive - 43.1 km
- University of Florida - 38 min drive - 44.3 km
- Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 41 min drive - 45.7 km
- Sante Fe College - 51 min drive - 57.0 km
Getting around
- Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- Stone’s Irish Pub - 10 min drive
- Florida Cracker Oyster Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
- Subway - 3 min drive
- Hardee's - 10 min drive
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
9.6/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
7.0/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Mar 2026
Thank you. And, thanks for leaving me nicely.
Verified
4/10 Poor
Cj B.
28 Feb 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The house smelled very bad. Like it had been wet and moldy
Cj B.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar 2026
We are sorry that you felt this way but, truly wish you would’ve mentioned it when we talked the first day you entered. It has been cold and wet, and with the all the water surrounding and oak and cypress tress around, takes a bit longer to dry everything out in this rural setting (especially in the cooler months). Fresh country air is definitely not the same as city air smells.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jenny F.
11 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Very cozy just what we wanted. Loved it
Thank you
Jenny F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Holly L.
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holly L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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