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The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Two story dock with lots of bench seating and water access.
Manatees
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fort White, FL
  • Place, Ichetucknee River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Fe River
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ichetucknee Springs State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Murphy Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom in outside entertainment area

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!

Step back in time to this beautiful old Florida river cabin on the world famous Ichetucknee River! This is a crystal clear spring fed river that starts at the head springs in Ichetucknee State Park and flows into the Santa Fe River, then flows into the Suwanne River and then on down to the gulf. Spend the day kayaking up or down the rivers exploring and experiencing all of the beautiful wildlife and nature this area has to offer. Observe the manatees, fish, and otters swimming and playing throughout the river. Take a nice float down the river or catch some fresh fish and clean at your own cleaning station.

This very cozy, yet spacious living area, is located on the second floor and consists of 3/1 upstairs and has a large screened in porch with lots of seating for entertaining or is a great place to relax, read a book, listen to the river flow, or watch the birds and squirrels play. The first floor offers a second full bath, screened in recreation area with ping pong table, lots of seating, table, plenty of storage, and a grilling and serving area with sink area for those family cookouts.

This is a rare opportunity to visit your own slice of old Florida heaven! Property is located close to Fort White, Branford, High Springs, and Gainesville for all your shopping, restaurants, entertainment and small town historic charm.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Guest Must Sign Rental Agreement. Security Deposit of $300.00 Required. NO Smoking. NO Pets.

Important information

You need to know

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 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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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.

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort White

Located in Fort White, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area and Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Fort White, FL

What's nearby

  • Ichetucknee River - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Fe River - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Ichetucknee Conservation Area - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Collective - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Farm Stand - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Package Shack - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!?

As of 9 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! on 10 Dec 2025 start from £344.29, 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 Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Tipsy Turtle located on Ichetucknee River! located?

This family-friendly Fort White cabin is located on a river, within a 10-minute walk of Ichetucknee River, Santa Fe River and Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area. Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Fort White Library are also within 6 miles (10 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. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TINA O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to relax! The river is beautiful and the State Park is just down the road. Comfortable home with great porch up stair and down.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Great time!

We had a great relaxing time! The house was great, location great!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin inside was very clean! Kitchen was stocked with necessary items. I completely understand the decks are open to the elements, but it would be nice to hose it down every so often. Wear your shoes outside. The boardwalk to the water is a good length, but that’s expected for the area. The house had all the fun water rafts/kayaks, the only bummer was you’re not provided the key for neighborhood park. So you have to use the State Park across the street and no instructions. It would have been nice to utilize the rafts from the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom I.

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

Fun on the river

Great place to paddle to from the state park. Quiet and peaceful at the house
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Adolfo C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was great and accommodated the party comfortably. The only issue we had was with river access. Due to locals not wanting short term rentals, the areas where you can launch and exit the river have been privatized and have large no trespassing signs posted. These launch and exit points from the river are kept locked and only residents have this key. Being that the river is the main entertainment and attraction it makes it very difficult to enjoy it unless you have a party big enough and two vehicles to shuttle people to the state park to launch from and then you are able to exit behind the home.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy C.

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

Great Time at the Tipsy Turtle

We had a blast
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

TINA O.

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

Perfect Location on River

House was very comfortable and roomy for family. Loved the screened in porches and extra refrigerator and bathroom downstairs. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave O.

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

Winter Freeze

Great place right on the River. Plenty of kayaks and even a see thru canoe. Spacious upstairs and open air downstairs play area for the kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Branden J.

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

Awesome Family Retreat!

We loved staying at the Tipsy Turtle. The Ichetucknee river is one of our favorite places to visit. We did multiple float, snorkel, & kayak/SUP trips all from the Tipsy Turtle dock or the TREPO parks. We'll definitely be coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

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

Ichetucknee

This house/cabin is PERFECTLY situated on the Ichetucknee River. Clean, comfortable… huge screened in porches. It took our family about 2 and a half hours to paddle on the (available) kayaks upriver into the State Park and to the midpoint launch, and an hour to float/paddle back. The river access is… such a treat, and the deck out at the edge was much enjoyed. We saw a couple manatees swim by, even in April, which was a surprise.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Tipsy Turtle Review

It was a lovely stay! So nice that they had kayaks to use on the river! It is a beautiful house in a beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

yanet g.

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

Everything was perfect

Nice property . The river trip in kayak was amazing, my family really enjoy it.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lane D.

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

Not What It Seems

House sits on beautiful Ichetucknee River in Three River Estates but owner does not give renter their key to use Hodor Park for access to the river. Owners answer to this problem is "use the State Park access" which charges an additional fee. The reason for renting is to be on the river with multiple floating each day. We have rented on this river many years and have always provided a key by the owner. No linens available for two of the beds. I had to buy linens so could use them. Mattresses need replacing, one particularly very lumpy. Shower leaks like a sieve.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Perfect Family Home

Great!! Home was clean neat organized and perfect place to enjoy the river. Access was great, had kayaks, tubes and all the essentials. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Ichetucknee River House

Wonderful stay at this home on a spring fed river. Three comfortable Bedrooms with a gorgeous wraparound, screened in porch. We Paddled down from the headspring right to house. Plenty of kayaks and floats to use. Nature all around with manatees, turtles, deer -Great place to unwind.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey N.

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

Beautiful Ichetucknee River retreat

Just as pictured. We loved launching our kayaks and SUP at the Ichetucknee Springs State Park and taking out at the property. (You will need at least 2 vehicles for this.) The screened in porches are very nice. We recommend and would consider staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Aundrea T.

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

Great location

Pros: The house, grounds, and location were fantastic. Super clean place with comfortable beds, spacious kitchen, and a comfy living room area. Upstairs and downstairs screened in porches with tons of fans were also a delight. Tons of tubes, floats, and kayaks available to use. Cons: There was a miscommunication with the hosts, which they eventually corrected but it was an awkward experience. Host didn’t provide many things a vacation rental typically does such as beach towels, coffee, charcoal, laundry sheets, and laundry soap. There was no shower caddy for the upstairs so our soap had to sit on the floor. Would have been nice to have some chairs available to bring down to the lower part of the dock and a table for the upper part. We were told we had access to the parks but it is not available to renters unless you are willing to paddle against the strong current. Other option is to have two vehicles so you can launch from the state park which cost money to enter and is very restrictive on what vessels can be used. Nice place, great location, but the hosts could do more to make the place feel more like a home and less like a no frills hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey s.

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

beautiful

I was looking for quiet and rural, this was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

marfa a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

natasha j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jessica & Paul Dunnigan

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My husband and I started Recharge Vacation Rentals because of our love to travel and relax. Each property purchased has a story and all very unique and special to our family. We purchased this property because of our love for the area and our special memories of the Ichetucknee River. Our families have spent so much time and made so many family memories here!

Why they chose this property

This property has everything you need to enjoy a relaxing trip on the rare Ichetucknee River. This river is crystal clear and is so special to experience wether from the bank or from the river. This river changes from day to day and is never the same experience including the depth, wildlife encounters with deer, otters, manatees, fish, birds, turtles……there is so much to experience you will never be bored. We are close to some great historic towns with shopping, eateries, and we are located 45 minutes from Gainesville for all the Gator fans!

What makes this property unique

Direct river access from 2 story deck as well as access from the State park and local boat ramps. Close to many springs in the area for you to explore including Ichetucknee State Park where the head springs is located.

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