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Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.

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A two-story house with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to the upper floor.
A wooden deck leading to a building with a balcony, surrounded by trees and a metal scaffold structure.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a toaster, and a stainless steel range.
A wooden dining area with a table and benches, a wall-mounted TV, and a door with glass panels.
A two-story building with a balcony and a staircase connecting the two levels.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Santa Fe River
Sleeps 16•5 bedrooms•12 beds

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Branford, FL
  • Place, Santa Fe River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ichetucknee Conservation Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ichetucknee Springs State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Annex Bedroom Suite

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Office 1

1 Single Futon

Sunroom bedroom

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.

Making memories on the beautiful Santa Fe River. This large family friendly home offers 5 spacious bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, a sunroom, a party deck, kid friendly activities, tubing on the Ichetucknee River, swimming off the dock or just relaxing in the jacuzzi. Make a morning trip to the boathouse and enjoy your coffee in the peace and quiet of the river. Finish your day cooking smores at the backyard fire pit.

Bring your own boat and cruise the Santa Fe and Suwannee River. Private boat ramp is walking distance from the house. Easy docking at our boathouse.

Located on the Santa Fe River, you can swim and kayak right off our dock. You are a short 10-minute drive from the Ichetucknee State Park which host beautiful spots for swimming, tubing, paddle boarding and hiking. The house is located in one of Florida's best natural spring areas. It includes Ginnie Springs (a private park with over 7 springs and miles of riverfront), Blue Springs State Park and Poe Springs.

Plenty of seating in both the dining area and living room for a large gathering. If you are a puzzle person, find a seat at the game table and help us finish a puzzle. If you are looking for some real downtime, this is the place to be. At night watch the deer feeding in the front yard and in the morning the manatees and otters playing at the river. The only sounds you will hear are the crickets and frogs talking to each other.

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House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM
Check out before 3:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee will be refunded with no damage
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
There will be a key deposit for both house keys and the park key. Once keys are returned, the deposit will be returned.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3272163vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Branford

Located in Branford, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Ginnie Spring. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking nearby.
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Branford, FL

What's nearby

  • Santa Fe River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ichetucknee Conservation Area - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 7 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Suwannee River - 13 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Ginnie Spring - 36 min drive - 39.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Farm Stand - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪C J's Santa Fe Saloon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪C J Santa Fe Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Deno Sharon - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee. pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee.?

Checkout is at 3:00 PM.

Where is Located on the Santa Fe River perfect for boating & tubing on the Ichetucknee. located?

This family-friendly Branford holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Santa Fe River and Santa Fe River-Hartzog Conservation Easement. Ichetucknee Conservation Area is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) away.

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. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time at this house. The hosts made sure we knew about food and tubing options in the area and were very responsive when we messaged them during our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

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

Vacation

Great location. House was very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2025
Awesome guests. Hope to see them again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

narendra p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all enjoyed stay . Check in very easy . Great communication with host .kitchen facilities were adequate, we did use kitchen facilities for breakfast purpose . We had great time , quiet neighborhood, grocery store conveniently located .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

amanda b.

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

Weekend family trip

Great place to stay! Had plenty of room and good location. Owner very sweet and very accommodating! Will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Amanda Thanks for being out first review and I am so happy you had a great time, and we look forward to seeing you and your family again real soon. Debbie & Rob
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kat M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place has everything for a family vacation. It’s clean, comfortable and the hosts have thought of everything in between to make the stay fun and easy. The access to the springs is perfect. But honestly my favorite part was cooking a family dinner in the huge kitchen with my brother in law, puzzling late at night with the grandparents, and games with the kids nieces and nephews. This place was the perfect place to make memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Youth trip

Our youth church group enjoyed the river and springs while visiting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Israel M.

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

Excelent

Great place will come back again thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great!

We had a total of 13 people. There was enough room for all of us. Everything is as listed and there are plenty of things needed for a great stay- towels, dishes, cooking items. The location was perfect and safe. Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

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

Awesome

Great place to have lots of family for an awesome weekend/week or if your just looking for a quiet place to getaway..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug, 2023
Good morning, Samantha, Thank you for your awesome review. We are so glad you had a great weekend at our river house and we hope to see you again soon. I hope your family in Three Rivers Estates weathered the storm and had no major damage. Debbie & Rob Stambaugh
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

60th bday celebration

Was a fabulous time(except for rain) but we made the best of it and took advantage of staying in a beautiful and comfortable home. Was just our style! Can’t wait to come again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Lazy River Family Vacation

Plenty of room for the entire family (11 of us total with more beds to spare). Great location on the river. The access to the private section of the Itchetucknee was EXTREMELY nice! Kids enjoyed the slide at the dock, and the hot tub was a nice option as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jul, 2024
Sarah and her family were awesome guests. They left the house in great shape and I am so glad that they had a wonderful time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

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

Great get a way for big family group

This place is set up perfect for a big family gathering. We actually did not use many of the amenities because we attended a larger family gathering in a different location but it made us wish we had more time to play here! Great place at the end of the road. Quiet Enough to hear all the frogs and cicadas at night and watch turkey and deer cross the field in front of you as you sip your morning coffee.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin B.

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

We had a great time

We went with nine 16 year old girls for our church high adventure. The view is great and the access to the spring was wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2024
We love having groups like yours. We love the fact these wonderful young people had the opportunity to enjoy our river life. Hope to see you again soon. Debbie & Rob
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F.

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

Retreat

Awesome property!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Feb, 2024
I so glad you guys had a great time even with the rainy weather.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Church Serving Ministry

We love our stay, the comfort, the location, nature. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2024
Thank Chris. I am glad you all had a great time and hopefully we'll see you all again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

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

Friends & Family annual weekend getaway

Debbie is an excellent host! Everything was perfect and made our weekend fun & memorable! Beautiful views on the river! Great place to gather & highly recommend! Thank you Debbie!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct, 2023
It was our pleasure having you and your family and friends. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

IRENE C.

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

Wonderful property

We enjoyed our recent stay at this property. The rooms were very spacious and clean. The house had many amenities such as tubes, kayaks and games for the teens. Our host Debbie was super friendly, very organized and provided great information to make our visit exceptional.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2023
Thanks Irene, We enjoyed having your family at our river house and we hope to see you again soon. Debbie and Rob
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

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

Amazing riverfront VRBO with fun tubing run!

We loved our stay at this VRBO on the river! The location was perfect and the accommodations were spacious and well-stocked. We especially enjoyed the hot tub and playing games. The tubing run was a highlight of our trip – so much fun! The host was responsive and helpful. We highly recommend this VRBO for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Hi Jonathan, Thank you so much for this wonderful review. We are so glad that you had a great time, and we sincerely hope to see you all again soon. Debbie & Rob
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

We had a Great time at this Great house!

Plenty of space! Plenty of options of activities. The host was kind, courteous, organized and helpful! We are thinking of revisiting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
Erin Thank you for the wonderful review and we are so happy that you all enjoyed your stay, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Debbie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

meghan h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Debbie is an amazing host! She’s thought of everything needed for an amazing stay on the river. The house is immaculate, the kitchen and grill area provides everything imaginable for weekend cooks and pit masters alike! The bedrooms generously accommodated our gang and the beds are super comfy. We enjoyed our morning coffee on the dock watching the river pass by and again in the evening with cocktails for the sunsets. Did I mention the house is pet friendly? Our labs thoroughly enjoyed the dock and enormous yard! We had a fabulous trip and look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rex F.

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

Itchetucknee trip

This house, the host, and the trip was awesome. We had neighborhood friends, family, and kids with us. There was room for everyone, great large kitchen area. Access to the private part of the Ichetucknee was so nice! The Stambaugh’s our great hosts, we can’t wait to do the same trip again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Snydz

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

Great home and location!

We had an amazing time at this property! The home is very spacious and has plenty of beds for a large gathering of family and/or friends. Our favorite part of the trip was included access to the private park for tubing down the Ichetucknee river. That amenity alone is priceless. We will definitely be renting this house again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Missy K.

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

Family & Friends weekend getaway

The overall stay was wonderful. The location allowed you to swim right off the dock or tube down the river from the private parks within the subdivision. Plenty of sleeping for a large group. Lots of extras for entertainment such as indoor & outdoor games, hot tub. Very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Great place for Family and friends

Very accommodating! Everything I thought it would be. Peaceful, unique, setting with plenty of privacy and close to awesome tubing on the Ichetucknee. We had a blast! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2023
Thanks for the wonderful comments and Rob and I are so happy that you all had a great time. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

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

An amazing time

We had an amazing, relaxing weekend. Thank you Rob and Debbie for your attention to details. We had absolutely everything we needed. I hope to come back next summer and bring my boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul, 2023
Thanks Jason for your awesome comments about your stay at our river house. We look forward to your visit again next year.

About the host

Hosted by Rob and Debbie Stambaugh

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My husband and I found this amazing river front home right before we retired. We wanted a retreat home where we could have our four daughters, their husbands and our six grandchildren experience the river, the woods, boating, tubing, fishing and swimming all in a nature setting. We love this home and want to share it with others looking for that same peace and tranquility where at night, you can watch the deer feeding in the front yard and in early morning watch the manatees and otters playing in the river. At night make sure you light up the fire pit for smores and storytelling.

Why they chose this property

As a family, we had rented a house on the Ichetucknee River for years. We loved the river, the woods, the small surrounding towns and the peace and quiet we always experienced on our river vacation. When it came time to retire, we knew exactly where we were going to look for a vacation retreat. Now we can come anytime we want, and we would love to share this amazing experience with you.

What makes this property unique

Our home is located in Three Rivers Estates with a private homeowner's association that manages seven parks on the river. Our goal for our retreat home was to equip it with everything we needed. We wanted to be able to jump in the car and head to river anytime we wanted without having to pack up each time. We have everything you need for cooking, plenty of bath towel, beach towels and floating tubs. This five bedroom and four bath house has large rooms and sleeps over 18 guests in beds plus a futon in the sunroom. There is a crib in one of the bedrooms plus a highchair in the kitchen and kiddy pool at the boat house. Come experience our paradise!

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