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Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat!

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Terrace/patio
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Branford, FL
  • Place, Santa Fe River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Ichetucknee Conservation Area
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat!

Welcome to our tranquil retreat on the Santa Fe River! Our 2BD, 2BA home offers a peaceful escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled on a lot with direct access to the river, you'll enjoy stunning views from the comfort of the living room or outdoor deck. Watch the sunrise over the river while enjoying morning coffee, or unwind in the evening with a glass of wine as you soak in the sunset. Book your stay today and experience the beauty of the Santa Fe River at our cozy retreat!

The interior of the home is cozy and comfortable, with two bedrooms that can accommodate up to four guests– plus a pullout queen sofa that can sleep an extra two. The living room is furnished with comfortable seating and a flat-screen TV, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the nearby parks and trails. Enjoy a game of pool with family and friends in the game corner of the living room, which looks out onto the river! The kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need to prepare meals during your stay.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are plenty of activities to enjoy in the surrounding area. Take a canoe or kayak trip down the Santa Fe River, or explore the nearby parks and trails. Tubing and fishing are also popular activities in our neck of the woods. With its natural beauty and peaceful ambiance, our retreat on the Santa Fe River is the perfect destination for a relaxing and rejuvenating getaway.

We are close to many local springs, including Ginnie Springs (19 minute drive), Ichetucknee Springs (22 minute drive), and Blue Springs (20 minute drive.) There are also pontoon boat and jetski rentals available approximately 13 minutes away.

Pets are allowed with an additional $100 pet fee per animal.

We are next door to a boat ramp.

Please be aware that as our home is located in a natural setting on the Santa Fe River, it is not uncommon to encounter snakes, insects, and other wild animals during your stay. We recommend that you take appropriate precautions and exercise caution when exploring the surrounding area.

Please be aware there are exterior security cameras around the outside of the home.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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
Watch your children at all times.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 1 total
Additional $50 pet fee per animal.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

Frequently asked questions

Is Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat!?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat! on 16 Jun 2026 start from £151, 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 Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serenity On The River – Cozy Branford Retreat! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Santa Fe River and Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area. Ichetucknee Conservation Area is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Nichole & Patrick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay…property is clean & as depicted in photos & description. Extremely peaceful property. Only complaint would be the need for better back porch and riverside furniture.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful spot. Comfortable rooms. Plenty of space for family of four, with two young adults. Great for dogs. Well stocked kitchen. Not too fussy.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is idyllic for many reasons—- being right on the river and parking our kayak on the bank and jumping in whenever, the adorable decor, and the thoughtful touches are a few. Loved the spaciousness and the location. We will be back!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Place!Great for putting in kayaks at the 47 bridge ramp and then pulling out at the back yard. There was a wild stretch where we could not see any houses or even lights at night for what seemed like a mile or two.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
It's been a pleasure hosting you and we'd love to welcome you back whenever you're back in town!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay. Very pleasant setting and extremely peaceful. Although the dishwasher was broken, the host kept in great touch with us and we understood that they were going to replace the dishwasher after we were gone.Appliances break and that could have easily happened to us at our own home.The home was truly a retreat and a haven. It was quiet and at night the skies were so clear you could actually see the Milky Way.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2026
It's been a pleasure hosting you and we'd love to welcome you back whenever you're back in town!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I read in other reviews that the host was not good in communicating. I didn’t find that at all. Any question I had was answered promptly. I loved the house. We probably were there during the coldest spell Florida has had in a long time . The pool table came in handy. The heat worked well, furniture was comfy, neighborhood was quiet. I would return .
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and quiet
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

Cute home on the river!

Cute home on the river- location is great for visiting many springs & seeing wildlife.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric M.

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

Host was great

The area was nice. House was nice and the host was very helpful with the couple of minor issues we had during our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen Rose T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Santa Fe River cottage rental was indeed serene and relaxing! We enjoyed spotting several interesting birds, deer and other wildlife and saw fish jumping in the river while enjoying our coffee outside on the deck and patio. This spacious but cozy cottage was just right for us. We had 2 sitting rooms to choose from; one for quiet reading and the other for catching up with Netflix. The kitchen was was bright and sunny with the added convenience of a washer/dryer. We chose an ideal river cottage for our son's wedding weekend. The natural beauty of the setting and river created a perfect place for us to unwind and recharge.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynwood H.

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

Peacefull

It was a great river front property. It was just as described in the deacription. Nice a quiet
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon A.

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

Beautiful

Amazing peaceful location beautiful house everything was perfect we definitely return soon
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the peaceful location and found everything to be perfect during your stay. We can’t wait to welcome you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

35th Anniversary Getaway

We chose to stay here to celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. The home was very clean inside. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you may need. We brought a canoe and enjoyed the river each day. The porch was a wonderful place to drink our coffee each morning and watch the afternoon thunderstorms. We look forward to going back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jose b.

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

Great time

The house is beautiful, me and my family had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for being such a wonderful guest! It was an absolute pleasure to host you and you are welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stefani w.

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

Retreat

I loved the property. It was on the river with an awesome view from the sliding glass door of house. Thw only thing that would have made it better was to stay in the summer time when it was warm. Had everything you could have needed.
Looking off back balcony.
Best seat in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sydney P.

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

Spring Break Family Trip

We had a great time at this house the kids loved to fish and enjoy the view off the large deck of the river Ginny springs about 25 minute drive
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great time and that the kids enjoyed fishing and taking in the beautiful views from the deck. It sounds like you made some wonderful memories during your stay! We hope to welcome you back for another visit soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stella C.

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

Beautiful property, wonderful stay.

The name of the property is perfect - it is the definition of serenity. Absolutely beautiful. Clean and comfortable home with everything you need. We had a wonderful stay and hope to come back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you found our property to be serene and beautiful. It’s great to know that you enjoyed your stay and found everything you needed for a comfortable experience. We would love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
On our first morning, we enjoyed access to the Lower Santa Fe River - using the launch ramp next door to the house. We paddled upstream to the Santa Fe River Park and fished while we drifted back down to the house. On other days, we enjoyed launching kayaks from Rum Island County Park as well as doing lazy river tubing on the Ichetucknee River.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great place for price!

Very spacious for a 2 bedroom. Great price/value. Kitchen is fully stocked & comfy sitting areas! Right on the river with a big deck. We had a great time! Not necessary for the price, but new pillows, more deck furniture and a thorough deep cleaning would be a . Dock is currently under repair and not accessible - which was fine for us!Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2025
Thank you for staying with us! Hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sergio G.

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

Amazing getaway

This property is well out of the way from hussle and bustle. Quiet and tranquil. I couldnt have wished for more.Wake up to great birding, put some lines in the water off the dock, or push our kayak in the water for a paddle.Public boatramp is adjacent to the property. A FWC Wildlife Enhancement Area is at the end of the street. 20 minutes from Itchetucknee Springs and 20 minutes from Ginnie Springs.Great place to unwind. Didnt want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun 2025
Thank you for staying with us! Hope to welcome you back in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay on the river! The house was way bigger than we thought it would be but we loved it. There were a few things not working (like the ice machine but my SO fixed it) but it was fine. We also saw a couple of bugs in the kitchen but I guess that’s to be expected by the River. I was charged an extra 30 after checkout for a stain on a bed sheet. I’m not sure what that was but I have no problem paying for something my family messes up. I do think this is why I enjoy hotels more than VRBO stays, plus the missing service hotels and resorts offer. Overall we had a great time! The springs are gorgeous!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

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

Amazing Vacation House deep in the woods and on the river! Just what we needed!

The house was very very clean and everything essential was there. The game room is GRAND, filled with multiple seating arrangements and a full sized pool table, there was still room to feel like you weren't on top of each other. All the TVs were wall mounted for ample space, and had bluetooth which is excellent for headphones to ease down quietly, and also accommodating for a bluetooth speaker for surround sound! The river was gorgeous and we were greeted by otters at dusk on one night, munching on fish and mussels, super cool! True FLA experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for being such a wonderful guest! It was an absolute pleasure to host you and you are welcome back anytime!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maylee A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Impromptu Getaway

The location was exactly what we were looking for. Very peaceful for a relaxing weekend. The downside…the water pressure was very poor. The first night we noticed the water pressure wasn’t great but we could deal with it. The next 2 nights there was barely enough. The toilets wouldn’t flush for a while. Then the shower heads had no water. The water returned in form of a light trickle. Informed the owner but there were no available plumbers. The owner was very apologetic and offered us a partial refund. We made the best of it but it wasn’t pleasant not being able to take a proper shower. On a side note, the house was spacious for us and comfortable enough. Housekeeping could improve a bit. There were spider webs above the main sliding doors and crumbs and dirt under the family room sofa. The towels smelled musty and a few were stained. The grounds need a bit of TLC. The table at the river’s edge is broken and the garden hose did not work. Definitely recommend to bring your own drinking water and wine bottle opener
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Eddie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

River stay Flooded River

We booked a river house to enjoy boating and kayaking . The river flooded a few days before our stay. Absolutely not the fault of the management company. However when we asked about the river, we were never given any details except "we will check with our team" I specifically asked because we wanted to make other arrangements for our vacation if the river was not able to be accessed. We asked for a partial refund it was initially denied stating it would not be fair to other guests. The communication was horrible, we would text or email. Then get a response a day or two later, but never with any actual details or answers. Mainly " let me check with the team" nothing that said the river was flooded and at the back deck and was not safe to be in. Finally on the last day we received an 18% refund. The house is very nice, the location perfect. We would have loved to go back at a different time if the communication of the team would have been better. I learned to never book with this management company during any possible flood.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2024
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We sincerely apologize for the communication issues you encountered regarding the river conditions during your stay. It’s understandable that you wanted timely and clear information, especially when planning your vacation activities, and we regret that we fell short in providing that. While we strive to maintain open lines of communication with our guests, we recognize that delays and vague responses can be frustrating. We appreciate your patience as we navigated the unforeseen circumstances surrounding the flooding, and we will work on improving our response times and the clarity of our communications in the future. We're glad to hear that you found the house nice and the location perfect, and we truly hope you'll consider staying with us again at a different time when conditions are more favorable. Thank you for your feedback, which helps us to enhance our services.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2025
We’d love to welcome you back anytime!

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