Boathouse w/ Screened Porch: Riverfront Escape!

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Chiefland Vacation Rental | 3BR | 3BA | Step-Free Entry | 2,028 Sq Ft

Living Room | Single-Story Home | Central A/C & Heating

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62028 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Chiefland, Florida

Manatee Springs State Park
‪16 min drive‬
Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge
‪25 min drive‬
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market
‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

'Retro River Retreat' | Floating Boat Dock | Nature Lover's Escape

Dive into waterfront fun at this 3-bedroom, 3-bath vacation rental in Chiefland! This property, situated right on the water with a floating boat dock, offers easy access to outdoor adventure. Spend the day exploring Manatee Springs State Park or taking a stroll along Main Street. Afterward, return home to the inviting fire pit and screened porch and enjoy a relaxing night with your crew.

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed, 1 full futon
- Additional Sleeping: 1 queen air mattress, 1 portable crib

INDOOR LIVING
- 2 Smart TVs, DVD & VCR players, video library
- Dining table
- Board games, books

OUTDOOR LIVING
- 2-boat floating dock, boathouse w/ screened patio
- Screened porch
- Charcoal grill (charcoal not provided)
- Fire pit (wood provided)
- Fenced yard

KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher
- Dishware/flatware, cooking basics
- Drip coffee maker (coffee provided)
- Microwave, blender, Crockpot, toaster
- Trash bags & paper towels

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heating, window A/C units, ceiling fans
- Washer/dryer & laundry detergent
- Linens/towels, beach towels, hair dryer
- Power generator

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, step-free entry

FAQ
- Limited cell phone service

PARKING
- Driveway (3 vehicles)
- Space for 2 boat trailers

-- THE LOCATION --

- On-site access to Suwannee River near biking & hiking trails
- 12 miles to South Main Street
- 6 miles to Manatee Springs State Park & Chiefland Golf & Country Club
- 43 miles to the Gulf of Mexico (accessible by boat)
- 26 miles to Cedar Key
- 54 miles to Gainesville Regional Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 24 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home offers step-free entry
- The property does have cell phone service, but it may be spotty due to the rural location
- Please be mindful of wildlife in the area, including alligators in the river

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 22

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Chiefland

Located in Chiefland, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Dakotah Winery and Hart Springs Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Manatee Springs State Park and Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.

Chiefland, Florida

What's nearby

Manatee Springs State Park - 16 min drive - 7.9 km
Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge - 25 min drive - 16.6 km
Chiefland Farmers Flea Market - 27 min drive - 21.0 km
Eddie Buie Park - 31 min drive - 23.1 km
Fanning Springs State Park - 39 min drive - 36.4 km

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 94 min drive

Restaurants

‪Treasure Camp on the Suwannee - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boathouse w/ Screened Porch: Riverfront Escape! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boathouse w/ Screened Porch: Riverfront Escape!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boathouse w/ Screened Porch: Riverfront Escape!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boathouse w/ Screened Porch: Riverfront Escape! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Suwannee River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Manatee Springs State Park and Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge. Chiefland Farmers Flea Market and Eddie Buie Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

3 Feb, 2025

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

Consultant

Great quiet location

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

20 Jan, 2025

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

Quiet Place on the Suwannee River

Friends and I were kayaking the southern part of the Suwannee and needed a home base on the river. We enjoyed our stay. The place is definitely retro but it’s on a great piece of land on the river. The dock and boathouse were awesome to relax on and the yard is plenty big. Beds were comfortable as was the living room. Everything in the house was clean and a lot of space for us to hang out in the evenings after being on the river. Wi-Fi worked great, which was good because there was no cell signal. If we ever decide to kayak down that way again we would definitely look into staying again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

26 Feb, 2023

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

Wonderful Vacation

We looooved this house! Would stay again in a heartbeat. Clean, spacious and "Old Florida"! Lots of outing opportunities close by and within about an hour's drive from the property.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

matt r.

30 Nov, 2020

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

Just what we needed

The property was perfect. Everything it was said to be and more

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Niki M.

30 Jul, 2023

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

Beautiful location, wonderful owners.

The property was beautiful and well cared for. The house was also very well cared for. The area is a very quiet and private place. We would absolutely love to rent this property again just not through Vrbo. They were the only horrible part of the experience. Property however is definitely a five star for my family and I.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

8 Aug, 2020

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

Beautiful river stay!!

Want to get away from the city and just get on the river and relax? This is definitely the place!! We loved the way this house was away from society, tranquil but still holding everything we needed in a home. The property owner were extremely friendly and very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas right down to sand bars and restaurants on the river. I highly recommend staying here. Worth every cent and every ounce of energy to get here. We will undoubtedly stay here again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Franklin W.

9 Oct, 2018

Quiet Beauty on the Historic Suwannee River!

You may start your morning watching deer playing in the front yard, or fishing from the private floating dock on the Suwannee River, but either way, only the sounds of nature and wildlife and the occasional sound of a fisherman's boat easing along the Suwannee will disturb your peace. No need to bring much more than your camera and fishing gear. It is well equipped and comfortable. Watch the sunrise or sunset over one of only two rivers in the US that have no industry on its banks anywhere along the 200+ miles as you feel the stress that you have come to escape just melt away. It is large enough for comfortably accommodate a large family or small group of friends. We came for a reunion of high school friends, and had a very special event. Four thumbs up!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

6 Sept, 2022

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

Great Getaway on the Suwannee River

The house is very clean and sleeps 7 very comfortably. It has a great screened dock on the river which is very nice and relaxing. The location is very close to springs and restaurants. Owners were very friendly and accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022