'Pirate Cove' Home in Welaka: Dock & River Access!

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A covered patio with a round metal table and chairs, overlooking a grassy yard and a body of water.
A wooden pier extending into calm water, with two structures at the end, one with a red roof and another with a black roof.
A living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a television.
A spacious living room with a dining area, a fireplace, and a television.
A living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, a television, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Even better in person
    Guests say this property exceeds expectations.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Welaka, FL
  • Place, Little Lake George
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Welaka Town Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Welaka

Located in Welaka, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Dunns Creek State Park and Ravine Gardens State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium and Willard Hazen Ball Park. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
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Welaka, FL

What's nearby

  • Little Lake George - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Welaka Town Hall - 6 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium - 6 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ocala National Forest - 23 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 53 min drive - 48.0 km

Getting around

  • Palatka Station - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Long’s Log Cabin Bar & Package Store - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shrimps R Us - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Idle Awhile Resort - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Pirate Cove' Home in Welaka: Dock & River Access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Pirate Cove' Home in Welaka: Dock & River Access!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Pirate Cove' Home in Welaka: Dock & River Access!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Pirate Cove' Home in Welaka: Dock & River Access!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Pirate Cove' Home in Welaka: Dock & River Access! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Little Lake George, Ocala National Forest and Welaka National Fish Hatchery Aquarium. Welaka Town Hall and 40 Acre Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful home and location on the river was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pirate cove

Exceeded my expectations
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2025
We’re so glad to hear that! We hope you’ll visit again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

25th Wedding Anniversary

Perfect spot for peace and quiet on the river. Loved every second of it. The owners are great people.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is our second stay at The Pirate Cove. We absolutely love the atmosphere around this place. It is so peaceful and quiet in February. The owners contacted us the day of our arrival to let us know if we needed anything and left us a welcome bag with some treats.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Pirate Cove. We spent countless hours on the deck on the river just soaking it all in and enjoying the scenery. The house was very accommodating and met all of our needs. The owners provide a binder with a wealth of information of information about the house, activities to do in the area and restaurant reccomndations. They even provided a small gift back with Pirate themed items. We will definitely be repeat guests. We cannot wait until our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Needs attention.

The pictures in the add are deceiving. The bathroom including the tub was tiny. The beds were all very uncomfortable, the double is just a box spring and mattress on the floor. The living room furniture has a very dirty odor. The floors were dirty at check in. Lizards were in the bedroom. The outside of the house including the screen room is covered in mold/mildew. Could be a nice spot but needs cleaning and upgrades. Too small for a large family.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Feb 2023
Hi Mary, we take guest feedback seriously and passed your comments on to the homeowner who would like to share the following: - We are sorry you had issues while you were in the home. The bathroom is small but the bathtub is standard size. - While bed and mattress taste is subjective, we are disappointed that this affected your stay. All of the beds in the home have bedframes and the bedframes in the guest room are on risers instead of wheels. We recently purchased 2 brand new risers that are more sturdy to replace the broken ones. - We take cleanliness very seriously so we reached out to our cleaner immediately to address your concerns. We have not noticed any mold or mildew at the property but we will have the home inspected to ensure the safety of our guests. We do all we can for our guests so they can have the best possible stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great dock

I had a great stay here sunsets from the pier,waterview with the private cove.Jeff answered all questions very helpful will stay there again.
Stayed 22 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice waterfront getaway

This was a nice waterfront property: great views, spacious and nicely decorated inside and out. This house had almost more room than we needed for 2 people; it can comfortably sleep 4+. Although the inside was very nice and comfortable, we mainly enjoyed the outside decks, especially the comfortable 'happy-hour' area at the end of the dock. This was a quiet rural neighborhood with a lot of wildlife, with Welaka about a mile away. This is a good place to stay if you have a boat- you can just leave it tied up to the dock as long as it's not too rough (you can't pull into the cove though, its too shallow-kayaks & canoes only). There were a few minor cleaning problems at first but these were quickly and satisfactorily resolved, and our stay was very enjoyable. We enjoyed our time and would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful waterfront property

The main living space was large and nicely decorated. Loved the pirate theme! It comes with more than enough supplies you would ever need. Wonderful sunset could be seen from the house, large screened in porch, outside deck and setting areas on the dock. We rented a boat from several days from Georgetown Marina and docked it at the house. In the evening the deer would play next door
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021
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