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Charming Canalfront Retreat w/ Double Boat Slip!

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A patio with red Adirondack chairs and a round table labeled "BLUE SKY."
A wooden dining table with a white table runner, surrounded by chairs, in a room with a teal door, a welcome sign, and a hammock.
A spacious living area with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen with modern appliances.
A spacious living room with a sectional sofa, two recliners, a coffee table, and a large window with curtains.
A living room with a sectional sofa, ottoman, and a leather chair. There is a wooden coffee table, a potted plant, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Astor, FL
  • Place, Ocala National Forest
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Daytona International Speedway
    ‪53 min drive‬
  • Place, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Astor

Located in Astor, this holiday home is on a river. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Stetson Mansion, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge and Ocala National Forest. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Astor, FL

What's nearby

  • Ocala National Forest - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Stetson University - 34 min drive - 43.3 km
  • Blue Spring State Park - 47 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Daytona International Speedway - 53 min drive - 73.1 km
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - 55 min drive - 76.0 km

Getting around

  • DeLand Station - 31 min drive
  • Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pierson Family Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Castaways Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Domino's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Canalfront Retreat w/ Double Boat Slip! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Canalfront Retreat w/ Double Boat Slip!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Canalfront Retreat w/ Double Boat Slip!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Canalfront Retreat w/ Double Boat Slip! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Ocala National Forest and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Astor Recreation Park. Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge and Juniper Springs Recreation Area are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great and very central to some amazing springs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great setup- newly renovated with huge showers! The outside screened porch was perfect for our group.. not to mention being canal side.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean and accessible by car and boat. The porch was a nice place to relax and enjoy a meal.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very nice and clean, newly remodeled and very comfortable for me and my family
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the property and was great retreat to enjoy Daytona Bike week away from the crowds. Thank you again to the host !!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Very clean and relaxing atmosphere
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was Perfect!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Nice and private. Good canal and boat house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place would stay again.

Comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

6/10 Okay

Nice place

Nice time
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Michelle, Glad to hear the proprty was nice and you had a good time. Please let us know what we could have done to make this a 5-star experience. Best, Evolve Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

You can tell the owners care about this property and are making nice improvements. We had everything we needed for a weeks stay. Lots of room inside and outside for a very comfortable vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing

They stay was great. A close boat drive to the springs or lake. We had a blast the time we spent there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

The house was very clean and well stocked. There was WiFi and a smart tv. The corner lot was very quiet. This was a wonderful place to stay and we could definitely stay there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only had 1 washcloth . Sent message but never heard back . Otherwise no issues, very nice, spacious, clean place to stay . Plan to come back next summer !
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mayhem 2025

Will definitely be our go-to for any reservations in Astor
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect river retreat

House is very clean & nicely remodeled. We truly had a great vacay in the home. Perfect for fishing trips or just hanging out. Very responsive host for our questions. We’ll be grabbing this one again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tom’s 68th

Nice set up. Was very clean and homey. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Absolutely everything about the property is top notch. Much more than we expected. Had everything we could ask for and plenty to do. Getting the boat in and out was a breeze. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

And Fun was had by All

We loved our location and the closeness of nature. We especially enjoyed fishing from the dock and visiting the nearby state parks. We also did short day trips to the coast to Daytona Beach and Cape Canaveral. The house itself is nicely decorated and updated. The big yard was great for the kids to exercise and play.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Astor house on the canal

Great location. We saw a gator swimming up and down the canal and sunning itself near the boat dock. No WiFi or cable. Seemed like the house had been empty for a while- quite possible with the pandemic. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Dec 2020
Hi Kimberly, were glad you enjoyed your stay and the great location of this house! We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and we wanted to share the following: - We're glad you got to experience the charm of this rural location, and see some local wildlife. - The listing description doesn't advertise WiFi or cable, because the owners choose not to provide those amenities since the community is serviced by a small, independent company with limited bandwidth. - The house was thoroughly cleaned after the previous guests' stay, which was about two weeks before your arrival. Thanks for letting us know about your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect hideaway

My siblings and I rented this with our spouses for a quick 3 day family gathering. The space was EXTREMELY clean well stocked, and in an incredible setting. The house offered many different comfy hang out spots, each absolutely perfect for sitting around and catching up.*my only note, not really a complaint: the email sent out prior to arrival mentioned that wifi was not available on the property. We were all super pleasantly surprised, we would just hate to see someone not give this incredible home a chance, not knowing the service was available 100% would love to stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Racing

Good, clean house, but no tv service no news, weather that was the only problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

No TV service, could not watch any tv.

Place was clean and nice but no TV could not watch news of any thing.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house.

We were scared at first glance because the outside is green but we absolutely loved it once we got inside. We wish the fish were biting but we had fun. Boat slip broken concrete scratched are Ranger Bass boat but was easy access to the river. The garage was big enough to house both boats so we could charge the batteries back up. Also we charged them in the boat slip too. Great lighting at night in the back yard by the canal. Loved this place!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fishing trip

Need at least another queen size bed, repair ceiling fan that doesn’t work, provide basic cable at least, provide extra box fans. Repair lights on pier and exterior lights that don’t work.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jun 2022
Hi Sandra, thanks for taking the time to leave a review. The homeowners would like to share the following: - Our listing states all sleeping options so that guests know before booking that there is one queen bed. - We apologize for the broken ceiling fan. That was discovered just before your check-in, and we immediately ordered a new fan. It arrived and was installed after your stay. - The listing mentions that this is a remote escape and does not have Wifi or basic cable. We felt it better to create a relaxing environment for our guests than provide unreliable Wifi. - We have central air and ceiling fans, so additional box fans have never been needed. - Our maintenance team inspected all lights and found the ones on the covered boat slip not functioning. Those were replaced with all new lights and a new plug for easier access when charging motors, etc. - We also installed new motion-activated outdoor lights. We appreciate your helpful feedback and look forward to providing five-star stays for our future guests!
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