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The Front Porch

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Sanford, FL
  • Historic Downtown Sanford
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • St. Johns Rivership
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

The Front Porch

Premier location, steps away from historic downtown and one of the oldest houses in Sanford!
• 2 Queen Beds
• Decorated with modern flair but set around the original 1894 fireplace
• Our goal is to exceed your expectations, provide a comfortable, personal experience, and give you the feeling that you are at home.
• Lounge on the newly constructed front porch, or take your furry friend to the Dog Park down the street (This unit is pet friendly but a non refundable pet deposit will apply. Ask for details.)

History of the Home
This home was built in 1894 and is one of the oldest houses in Sanford. In fact, Sanford is one of the oldest towns in Florida going back to the 1870’s. 212 West 4th is not only one of the oldest homes in Sanford but was also built and lived in by one of the most renowned and famous Sanford residents; W.J. Hill. In fact, he built it for his wife Alice and it stayed in the family until the mid 1920’s. Hill was one of the first merchants in Sanford and operated a Hardware store and lumber yard. The remnants of the lumber yard are directly behind this home (long metal yellow building) and what’s left of the hardware store is on the corner of Oak and 3rd and still bears the Hill Hardware original signage. If you’re interested to learn more about Sanford, the Hill Family or the lineage of who’s lived in this home, plan a visit with us and stay in this historic home!

Property manager

Eliana Roy
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available

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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

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Sanford

Sanford is home to this apartment. DeBary Hall Historic Site and Thursby House are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Fort Mellon Park and Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium or Lake Mary Tennis Center.
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Sanford, FL

What's nearby

  • Historic Downtown Sanford - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • St. Johns Rivership - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Central Florida Regional Hospital - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Seminole County Sports Complex - 12 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

  • Sanford Station - 8 min drive
  • DeBary Station - 13 min drive
  • Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Henry S Depot - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Celery City Craft - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Front Porch pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Front Porch?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Front Porch?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Front Porch located?

Situated in Sanford, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of The Princess Theater, Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center and Historic Downtown Sanford. Jeanine Taylor Folk Art and Art Affair Gallery are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

stephanie b.

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

Lovely 2 bedroom apartment

Nicely decorated great location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mia F.

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

Home Sweet Home-Away-From-Home

Gorgeous property located in the heart of historic downtown. Owners went above and beyond in providing us with all the comforts of home and creating a space for our family to have an amazing time experience! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robbe M.

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

Great place. Super responsive host

Nice place. Spotless. Great host. Great location. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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

Location, location!

Perfect getaway. Parked the vehicle and never drove until we left. Walkable location, beautiful parks, and the best dog park we have ever visited. Host was easy to reach and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

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

Great place to stay

Perfect location for walking around the historic downtown area. Very clean and easy, responsive communication with the owner. Will be back again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Eliana Roy

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Eliana and Anthony and our family business Sanford Short Term, are excited to share all that Sanford has to offer with our guests. We fell in love with Sanford shortly before Covid in 2019 and haven’t left since. We love rehabbing old and historic real estate, family time, traveling and running multiple businesses.
Hablamos español

What makes this property unique

Sanford is a golf cart friendly town and is a blast to explore like a local. Ask about availability of our golf cart. We rent the golf cart pictured below for $150/per day.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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