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Upper Unit With Large Private Back Yard, Patio, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Grill & Nature

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Dining area is part of the Living Room
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Jacksonville, FL
  • Jacksonville Naval Air Station
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Orange Park Mall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • EverBank Stadium
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Jacksonville, FL (JAX-Jacksonville Intl.)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Blue Bed Room

1 Queen Bed

Extra Bed Room w Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room

1 Double Futon

Living Room Queen Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bed Room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Upper Unit With Large Private Back Yard, Patio, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Grill & Nature

This upper unit can lodge up to 8 people comfortably. There are 2 private bed rooms with queen beds & a living room with a queen sleeper sofa, a couch and love seat. In the lower level, there is a unofficial bedroom with a queen sleeper sofa and an armoire.
The living area is over 1800 square feet.

The living room is HUGE - 15'x33'. Can really spread out and make a large group of people comfortable. For dining there is a 60"round table with 6 chairs, there are two couches and a love seat for plenty of seating to view a 65" TV. The entire length of the living room has windows overlooking the lower patio, and allow sun in all day, and also a view of the large backyard.

The backyard is mostly shaded, surrounded by trees and a 6' privacy fence. It features a private dock on Williamson Creek. It is both sunny and shaded through the course of the day. There is 20'x24'patio deck & a fire pit with available fire wood for use.

The upper patio has a table and 4 chairs and has sun most of the day. There is also a Kamado Grill (similar to Green Egg) as well as a Weber charcoal grill.

The lower patio has a table with 8 chairs and has sun most of the day.

There is a fire pit and fire wood most of the time.

There are horse shoes to set up and play in the open space.

The property back yard is located directly on Williamson Creek, which in only a short distance will empty into the Cedar River. The private dock which can be used to either fish or launch a kayak. There are 4 or more kayaks, paddles and life jackets available to use. Guests can fish off this dock as well. The dock water depth is 3-5'.

If you decide to bring your boat, you can park it in the driveway or in the front yard. There is the Curtis Lee Johnson public boat ramp one mile away. Directly across the street from Curtis Johnson Boat Ramp is the American Legion which has a private boat ramp, which you are allowed to use if you are a member That Legion Post also has many other features as well such as Outdoor Tiki Hut with Live Bands, Large inground pool, campgrounds and parking for boats and trailers.

Property manager

Tim Barnes
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Just block spiral staircase. Otherwise OK.
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Events

No events allowed
Gatherings up to 12 people.Only 8 overnight guests
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Must be in crate at all times. Outside roam free
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Non Smoking Inside!!! Smoke anywhere outside
All Pets are to be in a crate, at all times when inside the home. There is a crate provided. Failure to comply will result in a forfeiture of deposit.
No Parties, of any kind. There can be up to 8 people stay overnight at the home & there can only be a total of 8 people at the house at any time.

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
Note from host: Gatherings up to 12 people.Only 8 overnight guests
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Jacksonville

Located on the waterfront, this holiday home is in Westside, a neighbourhood in Jacksonville. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens and Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Cedar Hills Shopping Center and Paxon Shopping Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at EverBank Stadium or VyStar Ballpark. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Jacksonville, FL

What's nearby

  • Jacksonville Naval Air Station - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Orange Park Mall - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena - 14 min drive - 13.6 km
  • EverBank Stadium - 15 min drive - 14.2 km

Getting around

  • Jefferson Station - 12 min drive
  • Jacksonville Station - 17 min drive
  • Jacksonville, FL (CRG-Jacksonville Executive at Craig) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Country Cabin - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Country Cabin - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Upper Unit With Large Private Back Yard, Patio, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Grill & Nature have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Upper Unit With Large Private Back Yard, Patio, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Grill & Nature pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Upper Unit With Large Private Back Yard, Patio, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Grill & Nature?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upper Unit With Large Private Back Yard, Patio, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Grill & Nature?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Upper Unit With Large Private Back Yard, Patio, Kayaks, Fire Pit, Grill & Nature located?

Located in Westside, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cedar Hills Shopping Center and Lighthouse Marina. Ceder Point Marina and Lambs Marina are also within 2 miles (3 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. 27 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

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

Great Place

Wonderful place to stay. The ability fish, and canoe was really nice bonus! There is plenty of space to relax. I highly recommend and hope to stay here again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Great central location

The house was nice, big space and nice kitchen, it was a great central location to everything in Jax. The neighborhood was nice too. Our family enjoyed it, thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

June M.

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

Clean and quiet

We enjoyed our stay at Hyde Park, the neighborhood is very quiet and the bed was super comfortable. We would use this house again
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Amazing Stay!!

Me and my family had to find a place to stay last minute because our new normal is it going to be ready. This house was clean, and relaxing!! The price per night was the best by far!!! My family and I cannot wait to see you there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adolfo L.

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

Nice

Clean and very nice property
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lawton Q.

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

Mid-Century Jacksonville

We had a great stay here. The house is in a fantastic location that is convenient to many things, or you can sit back and relax in the back yard on your own private dock. The owner made sure we had his contact information and made it clear he was availble should we need anything. We look forward to coming back, thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy R.

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

Quiet, peaceful neighborhood

We enjoyed the house very much. Kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. All new appliances in the kitchen. We loved the fire pit in the back yard with plenty of wood to enjoy a fire on a cool night. Beds were very comfortable. Tim was immediately responsive to any contact with him. We enjoyed our stay very much and will return if we are in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Easy place to stay

Quiet neighborhood. Great driveway for multiple cars. Plenty of towels and extra sheets. Appreciated the two laundry baskets and large drying rack. The basement sofa bed was uncomfortable, but we had brought a foam mat, and that made it okay. Tim took care of things right away when we let him know the wifi wasn’t working. Thanks, Tim!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Mandi C.

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

Very cool older house

This was a great house and very comfortable. It was private and had a nice dock on the river out back where the boys were able to fish. Almost everything is provided. We needed a potato peeler and couldn’t find one so had to buy one, they also only provide 4 rolls of toilet paper and 1 roll of paper towels and with a family of 4 for 6 days that was not enough. Some squeaky wood floors in the rooms but it didn’t bother us. The check in process is the only complaint I would have. There were no online instructions so I wasn’t 100% sure we had a house to rent. I had to call VBRO to get the phone number for the owner. Once I got ahold of him he was very helpful and answered every question I had about check in. I would stay here again if we go back to Jacksonville!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Alana F., Stockbridge

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

Just what we were looking for...

So our stay was awesome here at this property!!! We've used VRBO a lot in the past as well as other property rental websites and/or companies and honestly this is one of the smoothest sailing trips that we've had. We did have a hiccup the first night we were there with the bed but the property manager fixed it right away so it was pretty awesome to have that happen and see how quick he responded to issues. 😁 We will definitely be staying here again in the future not to mention the backyard is amazing 🤩🤩 I wish the weather was a little bit better so that we could have utilized it a little bit more but all in all it was definitely what we were looking for. I even have a one-year-old that just started walking and in the beginning I was terrified honestly because of the fireplace and all the hardwood floors at the property. At home we have carpet but in my opinion it helped him learn to walk a little bit better by being on that hardwood floor, and he didn't get hurt at all. The only thing that I would change about it is when we got to the property the bathrooms were still dirty there was still piles of sand and dirt on the floor but I know that's not Tim's fault. He doesn't do the house cleaning. And I think that maybe a small baby gate at the top of the stairs would be great. Or at least have the option to put it up like maybe have one in the closet to make it a little more friendly for families. But that's the only things that I would change. But I also know that hardwood floors throughout a whole house are very hard to keep up so I had no problem cleaning before we left. In order to kind of help Tim out because he was such a great property owner! 🥰
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lora K.

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

Large house

We stayed here for two weeks while moving across country and waiting for our new home to be completed. It’s a nice big space. We had the upstairs. There were renters in the basement unit too who were very nice (but a surprise as we didn’t know someone was living in the basement when we rented the house). We were working from home while we were there and had plenty of space and more than one choice of where to set up our work stations. Our dog loved the front yard (unfenced). While we could have used the fenced backyard for him, the people downstairs used it too. Not a problem and they were very nice but we thought we’d have the entire yard, front and back, to ourselves. There are kayaks to use for the creek. We did not use them but the people downstairs used them often. Great quiet neighborhood. We walked our dog early in the morning and after dark and felt extremely safe any time. Tim was great. Very responsive. Showed up at the property a couple of times but never bothered us. He would take garbage cans out and came over to make sure wewere hurricane Ian ready (never bothered us but he had helpful tips). We would definitely stay again if we needed a place in Jacksonville.
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven B.

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

Relaxing Week

We had a good time tucked away in Jacksonville. The location was within a short drive of everything we wanted to do. The owner reacted quickly to my SOS, when I locked us all out of the house. The neighborhood is very quiet. Good experience for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

marci k.

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

loved the doc

we loved kayaking behind the house and fishing there, too! the neighbors were friendly and made us feel welcome.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Complete relaxation? Ty Tim for allowing us to enjoy your home!

Loved the stay. Tim was very professional, thoughtful, great customer service, Even the neighbor was very helpful with the kids while they were fishing by giving tips, type of bait, the best time to fish, so they wouldn't get bored and actually enjoy the experience! Very grateful and would definitely recommend this location to friends and family. My wife and I have stayed at several of these locations and this just became my 2nd favorite!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenny S.

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

House on canal

The home was perfect for 2 guys working in Jacksonville downtown area. The owner Tim was very easy to communicate with and helpful. Very quite neighborhood and large property on the canal.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

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

Excellent Stay

Our short, weekend stay was absolutely perfect. We wanted to do a special zoo trip with the kids and it couldn’t have been better. We were only 20 minutes away from that and 50 minutes from St. Augustine which we decided to do on Sunday. The kayaks and outdoor fire pit were enjoyed by all. We definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Mario T.

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

Nice house

Is ok
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Kristin H., Boise, United States

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great Place

Check in was super easy, property was nice, plenty of wood for the fire pit, having kayaks and life vests was really cool. Overall it was a great place. There are a few things that were a little bothersome but could be overlooked if you don’t mind. The master bedroom headboard shares a wall with a giant living room tv on the other side, so if you are a light sleeper just know you probably want to pick the other bedroom. The house is older so very dusty and the full bath needs a lot of love. So if you are looking for upscale perfection, this one isn’t for you. It comes across as a well lived in home. The owner will show up at any time without notice and also his workers as the are converting the bottom of the house into an apartment so that was a bit disappointing because it took away all privacy knowing at anytime there will be someone coming or going so that was super awkward. Scared the kids a bit too when they would be downstairs in the makeshift room and hear someone through the sliding door. So again, if you are mellow and laid back this is perfect!! If you are perfect and want perfection, not for you.
Stayed 21 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Very easy stay

Tim made the check in very easy and made sure we had everything that we need. I loved the kitchen!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Manuel R.

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

Jacksonville Visit.

The property was perfect for what we needed. The bathroom needs a little updating. The kitchen was perfect.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy A.

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

Great house in a great location

Had a great time at this west side location. Having access to kayaks on cedar river was a plus to this property. Location to NAS Jax was ideal. Property owner was nice and accommodating. Would definitely stay at this location again in the future. Thank you Tim!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great rental

Highly recommend this property! Quiet, clean, comfortable and convenient to local attractions!

10/10 Excellent

Lacresa C., Jacksonville

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

Perfect.

The property was as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Adrian C.

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

Nice Home

Nice older home. Needs some work, but it worked as a place to lay my head.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Becky D.

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

Nice place, right on the water.

From the moment we arrived it felt like home. Inside is very roomy and comfortable. Outside is equally nice. With a patio and dock on the water. Plenty of wildlife and sites to see without leaving the property. If you wish to go exploring, there's an abundance of shops, stores and restaurants nearby. The land owner was attentive and easy to contact... Thank you, hope to visit again!

About the host

Hosted by Tim Barnes

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I have lived in Jacksonville for 21 years and call it my home. I live 5 miles from this property. I have been doing VRBO for 3 years on #1685214. My reviews on that property speak to what you should expect for a visit at my VRBO.

Why they chose this property

There is a lot of room. This is an upper unit of large 3000 square foot home. It has a large front and larger back yard in a quiet neighborhood. The neighbors are very nice. There is a a privacy fence and upper and lower patio in the back yard. You can lay out in the sun, grill on a Green Egg or regular charcoal grill, let the kids and pets roam the yard, fish off the dock, kayak. Ride bicycles at a local trail.
At night try a fire in the fire pit or watch a movie or a sporting event in the living room.
Being so close to 295 and I10, your are a short drive from anywhere in the Duval/904 area code. This property can handle small gatherings up to 12, but strictly limited to 8 overnight guests.

What makes this property unique

Very Quiet and Peaceful
Lot of nature - birds, geese, ducks , crane, turtles, fish
Established and safe neighborhood. JSO officer lives in neighborhood
Great neighbors who have all lived in neighborhood a very long time
Large front yard as home sits far away from street
Large rear yard is surrounded by 6' privacy fence
Large 20'x24' upper patio deck with table and chairs
Large lower patio deck with table and chairs
Parking without blocking for up to 8 cars
Private dock in back yard on Williamson Creek which enters into Cedar River
4 Kayaks with paddles and life vests on site
Fish off dock or from a kayak
Boat Ramp 1 mile away
Jacksonville Baldwin Rail Trail is nearby for bicycling, roller blading, walking/jogging
Near downtown, NAS JAX, Riverside, Avondale, San Marco Cecil Field, Equestrian Center
Short drive 35 minutes to the Beaches
About 45 minutes to and hour drive to St Augustine, Fernandina, Amelia Island
About hour and half drive to get to Gainesville, Ocala, Brunswick/SSI & Daytona

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