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Beautiful Water Front Astor Cottage w Pool, Hot tub, Huge Deck & Wifi

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Living area
Private kitchen
Dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

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Astor, FL
  • Place, Astor Public Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Daytona International Speedway
    ‪49 min drive‬
  • Place, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Daytona Beach, FL (DAB-Daytona Beach Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Livingroom

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Guest Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Water Front Astor Cottage w Pool, Hot tub, Huge Deck & Wifi

A secluded romantic getaway in Florida's Ocala National Forest. This cottage is situated on a privately owned property on a beautiful canal one turn off the St. John’s River, surrounded by Florida's Ocala National Forest. It's the perfect retreat! You will find miles of hiking, off road vehicle and horse trails in the forest. Trophy bass fishing in our many lakes or the nearby St. Johns River, and hunting for deer and wild turkey in season, are close at hand. So... bring your easel, camera, binoculars and boat and join us for a truly unique getaway experience and see what Florida was like in years past. Come spend a weekend or a week with us. Whatever your indulgence, your comfort and privacy is our main concern.

Property Amenities
This home has tile and carpeting throughout, has central air and heat, and can sleep up to 10 people.
One large master bedroom with queen bed, a second guest bedroom with a queen bed and third bedroom with queen and one sofa beds.
Two bathrooms, with huge shower only in the master and shower/bath in the guest bathroom.
Third shower outside by the hot-tub/pool
Comfortable living room.
Dinning Room
Large kitchen with breakfast bar and dining table.
A large screened porch overlooking the dock and water.
A fully equipped kitchen with four burner stove and oven, microwave, coffee maker both Keurig and drip, blender, toaster, plus all necessary cookware, dishes and flatware.
Hot tub, which is perfect for enjoying a night with friends under the stars
Very large deck area for lounging.
Swimming pool.
100 feet of dock space and a public launch nearby.
Fish cleaning station at boat-house.
Wireless high speed internet Fiber
Outdoor gas grill.
5 TV’s including a 55" Flat Screen with DVR and DVD and ROKU's on all TV's
Sonos wireless speakers throughout house.
Commercial ice machine that makes 70 lbs of ice per day for icing down fish, sodas and cold beer!
Pool Table, Ping-Pong Table on screened porch.
Washer/Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Linens, blankets and towels included
No smoking inside
Not handicapped accessible

House Rules:
-No Parties or Events Allowed
-No Smoking Inside
-Must be at least 25 years old to book
-Regretfully, no pets
-Please contain noise after 10:00 PM
-Elderly neighbor and his wife live next door. Please do not park in front of his mailbox. He gets quite upset.
-Please no parking on the front lawn. You will break the sprinkler heads.

- Terms: 1. Owner supplies linens, bedspreads, towels, kitchen utensils, televisions and outdoor furniture. 2. VRBO Guest agrees to take reasonable care of the premises and will be responsible for any damage beyond normal wear and tear. VRBO Guest agrees to pay for any linen, towels, dishes; kitchen or pool equipment lost or damaged during his/her stay. VRBO Guest will be required to clean up first floor, dock and pool deck by returning all deck and pool furniture to its original position. 3. By contracting with us, VRBO Guest acknowledges that the premises has a pool, Jacuzzi, a dock into open water, all of which can be dangerous to unsupervised children and adults who are not careful or don’t know how to swim. VRBO Guest will take appropriate precautions for the safety of all guests on premises, especially children. Please pay extra attention regarding the stairs, porch, pool and dock that all children and guests use due caution against accidents. VRBO Guest agrees to assume the risk of injury from the use of these facilities to him/herself and all the guests, whether child or adult. 4. Only family or friends of VRBO Guest shall be permitted on premises- no sublet or assignment of this agreement is permitted. VRBO Guest shall be responsible for all guests and any damage caused during the stay, unless caused by Owner or Owner’s representative or agent. 5. VRBO Guest agrees to lock house when not on premises for security. 6. Spa temperature set at 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Spa temperature can be made higher-but there is risk associated with high temperatures and VRBO Guest is advised to use extreme caution in the use of the spa/hot tub. Temperature over 102 degrees Fahrenheit not recommended. Do not use the spa if you have low blood pressure, a heart condition or other physical limitation. The spa jets will operate by pressing a button at the spa. 7. VRBO Guest and guests will respect the privacy and peace of the neighbors. 8. VRBO Guest will not park or allow guests to park on front lawn. Please also consider the neighbors on either side, when parking. 9. If keys are lost, please call owner 407.579.8913. 10. VRBO Guests shall not wear sunscreen in the spa or pool. 11. Any problems with the premises shall be reported to owner or designated agent immediately by the VRBO Guest. 12. VRBO Guest shall keep trash and garbage in covered containers and will put out containers on designated days (garbage is currently picked up on Monday mornings) 13. VRBO Guest will comply with any reasonable rules established by Owner and provided to VRBO Guest. 14. VRBO Guest will have exclusive use of premises during rental period, except for any required repairs, governmental inspections, meter readers, lawn and pool maintenance; all of whom shall be given access as required. 15. Regretfully, no animals are permitted on the property, during this rental period.

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About the area

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Astor, FL

What's nearby

  • Astor Public Library - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Silver Glen Springs Recreation - 17 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Stetson University - 31 min drive - 39.6 km
  • Daytona International Speedway - 49 min drive - 69.4 km
  • Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - 52 min drive - 72.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Castaways Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pierson Family Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Drifters Riverfront Bar & Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Sparky's Place Restaurant - ‬18 min walk

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. 25 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

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

We’re definitely coming back!

Great time, location and home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you, Ana, for renting our Astor home and for always taking such good care of the place. As always the communication we share is terrific. You and your family are welcome at our home at any time. We look forward to hosting you all again, soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim p.

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

Great place to stay.

We were visiting family that lived a few streets over and this was a perfect place for us. comfy beds, great host, our kids really enjoyed the game room. Well stocked. Great communication with the host and very accommodating when our flight got cancelled. We will stay again next time we are visiting family again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan, 2024
Thank you. Whenever you all want to back I’m happy to host. Hope you all got home safe.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara L.

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

Fun at the springs with our camily

We had a great time! It was worth renting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken F.

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

Ken Ford

Very nice, easy access to the river. Clean and has all you need
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

What a great honeymoon we had

This cottage was everything that we expected and more. We would love to return next year. We had so much fun on our honeymoon. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

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

We have stayed here before and hopefully be able to stay again.

Property was perfect for our family of 5, 3 adults and 2 children. Children loved the pool, and jacuzzi. Fishing off the dock . Thank You
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim g.

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

All good would rent again. Great place

All good.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan B.

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

Summer summer time

Fantastic lake house. Super clean. Fun for all.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cyndy W.

Liked: Communication

Astor Cottage

Property was nice - had a beautiful deck with hot tub and pool. Was well equipped with what we needed. Would suggest to update the pictures on Vrbo listing. We were expecting the bunk beds and were a little disappointed to find out they were no longer there.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred G.

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

Good

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

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

Private Home While Visiting Local Relative

We enjoyed our stay while we were there. The home was fully equipped and supplied with anything you could need including condiments and spices. Our relative became hospitalized so we spent a lot of our time traveling and at the hospital but it was nice to have a place of our own to land and unwind at the end of the day. It would have been nice if we had more time to enjoy being at the house, fishing, playing ping pong or pool but family was the priority for us on this trip.
Stayed 10 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana W.

The property was very clean, well kept, and my family felt comfortable in their stay.

We have stayed in a variety of places in Astor for years and this one was the best so far. We had family and friends staying as well as our 9-year-old, and everyone had a wonderful time. We had enough space so that we were able to have some privacy, and then enough space for us to all gather as a group and enjoy each other's company. The property was very well kept; even cleaner and more accommodating than we had anticipated. The owners communicated with us in our welcome and regarding everything we would need. They were professional and made it so that our experience was the best. We would definitely stay at this property again! Thanks for a memorable visit!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Ana, it was an honor to host you and your family. We have hosted many many families at our Astor home and you and your family were an absolute pleasure. We appreciate so much how nicely you took good care of our home. Notwithstanding the stripped beds :-) we would’ve never known that you nice people had even been in our place. :-) You left everything just beautiful. :-) Thank you for the great communication and for being our guests. We sure hope that you’ll stay with us again in the future. Our Very Best Rob&Laurie
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea L.

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

Awesome location!

This is a great location. It is close to the boat ramp, local restaurant, and has quick access to the St. John's. It is only a quick boat ride across Lake George to Silver Glen. The deck is beautiful and very spacious. You have everything you need for a nice cookout. The above ground pool and hot tub is a nice bonus. I would recommend the cleaning company to do a better inspection. There was a pair of underwear left in one of the drawers and pretty dirty under the bed. One of the fans in the bedroom also needs serviced. It was extremely loud and you definitely couldn't sleep with it running. This was a great location. Unfortunately, the communication has left me unhappy. I contacted the manager requesting an early check in, which he graciously accommodated. However, this is when I was notified that the AC was not working properly. I was never updated before check in if it was working. When we arrived it was working but pretty hot in the house. You could tell it was having trouble keeping it cool. There was someone the next day there to replace it and we had no more issues. The manager did mention compensating us for this, but I never heard anything else about it. My friend also left a carving knife behind. This had sentimental value as it was his sister's who passed away. He reached out to the owner through a phone message and email with no response. I then contacted the owner through the VRBO app. He seemed responsive and stated, "I'm on it." This was a week ago and I haven't heard anymore about it. I know he isn't responsible for items left behind. However, a simple message updating us would have been nice. My friend is pretty upset that he left it behind. Despite this issue, we did have a great time. It is a great place to take a boat and spend quality time with your group. I would recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dylan B.

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

Fun lake house

Great property. Clean updated and fun times. Plenty to do around the area too.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

edward / rebecca d.

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

reasonable / comfortable

we were going with a large group several properties around area . the pool was very cooling after being cleaned, large oak tree over pool so lots of leaves . we went early oct. back patio was a great place to visit n hangout , Hot tub was dream . water view is a canal with access to larger waterways . will we go back ? Yes !!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Very accommodating and welcoming place to stay. We brought a boat and two jet skis. Plenty of room for all of them at the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly G.

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

Astor, vaca

Property was Absolutely Amazing, my husband, daughter, 2 grandchildren 7, and 10 and myself had a very relaxing time. Fishing off the dock, kids swimming in the Pool, walking around neighborhood, absolutely Perfect. We had a fish fry with local friends on Saturday. Amazing!Thank You
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jake M.

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

great location

Great location to access the water!
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Terrific!

We have a family of 6, including children ages 5-13. We wanted to do camping like activities (fishing, hiking, boating, s'mores, etc.) without the tent camping which is why we chose the Astor area! This property was such an amazing find. It is spacious with three bedrooms and two baths plus the living area and additional sun room, office space and the game room... a lot of room to spread out! There were 4 tvs which we did not use all of but so nice that they are there if you need or want them... all with Netflix, Roku, etc. The kitchen was well stocked with everything you need to cook at "home" and there were several condiments and small things like paper plates, napkins, sugar, coffee, etc. which made it nice to not have to go and purchase from the store. The pool table was entertaining for the kids and the swimming pool and hot tub were awesome too... as was the dock to just sit out by or fish from. I doubt there are any other vacation spots in the area that share this one's location and amount of amenities. It was really just perfect for us. Rob, the owner was extremely responsive and answered any questions within minutes. After we checked out he personally called me to thank us for staying and wished our family well. He was sincere and genuine in every way, a real pleasure to do business. Our experience was fantastic. As this place is not far from our home, I can imagine us returning here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Perfect access to the springs with stuff to do for the kids too!

This home is set in a very convenient location if you are wanting to access Alexander Spring and not far from Pone De Leon spring and the pool, Jacuzzi, pool table and ping pong was a great touch to entertain the kids.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2020
It was a pleasure hosting this nice family who took great care of our home and were a pleasure to have as guests. Please come stay with us again soon! Be safe! 😘
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

We enjoyed our stay.

There were a few minor issues but overall property was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

Absolutely Perfect

My daughter and I wanted a centrally located property to do some spring hopping for her birthday and Rob's place checked all the boxes. Plenty of comfortable room to relax. We took advantage of the pool during the day and hot tub for some star gazing at night. We fished the dock and caught plenty of bluegills. The beds were comfortable, I slept like a baby. The home was clean and always pleasing to come home to. Rob was always available via text or phone if I had questions. We will be booking this house next time we want to visit the nearby springs. I WANT TO GO BACK NOW. Ann & Emily
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Great Boater’s Retreat on the St Johns

Rob was a great host! House was set up perfectly for entertaining the whole family. Dock worked out great in the protected canal for keeping the boat in the water overnight and not having to worry about boat wakes! Whole house Sonos system was great and the stand alone ice maker was perfect for loading up the coolers for the boat. Silver Glen was a quick 15 - 20 minute ride. House was very well stocked and already had the few things we forgot. Outdoor living area was very nice. Large deck, pool, hot tub, grill, seating, and back screened in patio with extra fridges, pool table and dining table really extended the living space. We watched maybe 10 minutes of TV while there for 3 days, to nice of a set-up to waste time in doors! Thanks for sharing your house! Our family had a great time! Bill & Michelle
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

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

Great place to stay

It was like being home but on the river
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you, Eileen, for renting our home and taking good care of it. We would rent again to you and you family, any time. Please come stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

It was great!!! The Owner is very responsive to all our needs .

The home is very roomy with lots of activity for the young and old . All the amenities of being home . Good area with stores and restaurants near by. Thank you again to the owners for eve thing my husband had a great birthday weekend .
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Mary and her guests were just wonderful and are welcome back here any time!!!!. My home was left very close to how I left it for them. They were terrific with communication and very understanding with an issue we had with a broken water main, days before their arrival. We really like renting to people like these nice folks. Thank you for being our guests. Please come stay with us again, soon!!!! :-)

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Rossiter

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Married, 58 Year old husband, beautiful wife and 2 sons, ages 26 and 21. We've been a part of home exchange and ABnB for many, many years. We enjoy traveling and meeting people from all over the world. We live in Orlando Florida, which is the # 1 vacation destination in the world and as such have hosted hundreds of guests at our homes, as well, we've been guests at 40+ homes all over the world, as part of home exchange. Of most importance, we always treat others homes as if they were our own.

Why they chose this property

We bought this property 16 years ago as an escape from city life on the beautiful St. John's River in the Ocala National Forest. The property appealed to us, from the moment we first saw it and we knew that we could make it the ideal location to get away for awhile. We know you'll understand why, when you first stay here.

What makes this property unique

Property Amenities
This home has tile and carpeting throughout, has central air and heat, and can sleep up to 10 people.
One large master bedroom with queen bed, a second guest bedroom with a queen bed and third bedroom with two sets of bunk beds and two sofa beds.
Two bathrooms, with huge shower only in the master and shower/bath in the guest bathroom.
Third shower outside by the 7-person hot-tub.
Comfortable living room.
Office with printer.
Large kitchen with breakfast bar and dining table.
A large screened porch overlooking the dock and water.
A fully equipped kitchen with four burner stove and oven, microwave, coffee maker, blender, toaster, plus all necessary cookware, dishes and flatware.
Huge 7-person hot tub with 48 jets.
Very large deck area for lounging.
Swimming pool.
Boat dock with public launch nearby.
Fish cleaning station at boat-house.
Wireless high speed internet DSL modem throughout home and property.
Outdoor gas grill.
Beach area and fire pit for enjoying a hot dog roast or a beautiful quiet evening by the fire with friends.
3 Dish TV’s including a 55" Flat Screen with DVR and DVD and two rooms with Surround Sound.
Sonos wireless speakers throughout house.
Commercial ice machine that makes 70 lbs of ice per day for icing down fish, sodas and cold beer!
Pool Table, Ping-Pong Table and Electronic Darts on screened porch.
Washer/Dryer
Iron/Ironing Board
Linens, blankets and towels included
No smoking inside
Not handicapped accessible

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