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Cozy High Springs Retreat Near Blue Springs, Renovated Pet-Friendly Backyard!

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Backyard looking east.
Living room
Backyard.
Front porch
Master Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to High Springs Civic Center Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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High Springs, FL
  • Place, High Springs City Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, High Springs Library Branch
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, High Springs Community Theater
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy High Springs Retreat Near Blue Springs, Renovated Pet-Friendly Backyard!

This Charming 126-year-old cottage is a historic home in High Springs.
She is nestled into a quiet neighborhood with all the amenities you and your family will need for a fun and easy vacation in this quaint and fun little town.

The main bedroom has a queen bed and opens into the dining area and the large bathroom. The second bedroom has a single and a double bed and opens to the living room, which has a sectional, two comfy chairs, and a 55"- SmartTV.

The very private, fully fenced-in backyard features an outdoor living area with comfy furniture, a gas fireplace, a BBQ grill, and dining for 5. The beautifully landscaped yard also boasts a two-hole putting green and is the perfect place for your four-legged family member to have some unsupervised space to explore.

You can stroll into town to visit the farmers market, antique shops, restaurants, and brewery. Then, you can relax in the beautiful backyard or screened-in porch and play a board game with your kids.

Whatever your desire, The Historic Springs Cottage will give you what you need on your country town holiday.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs 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

Property # 3404399vb
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
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

High Springs

High Springs is home to this holiday home. Ginnie Spring and Camp Kulaqua Conservation Easement reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include High Springs Civic Center Park and Reverend Gerald Criswell Park.
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High Springs, FL

What's nearby

  • High Springs City Hall - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • High Springs Library Branch - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • High Springs Community Theater - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • High Springs Museum - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • High Springs Civic Center Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chicken Fil A - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Florida Citrus Center - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy High Springs Retreat Near Blue Springs, Renovated Pet-Friendly Backyard! 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 Cozy High Springs Retreat Near Blue Springs, Renovated Pet-Friendly Backyard!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy High Springs Retreat Near Blue Springs, Renovated Pet-Friendly Backyard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy High Springs Retreat Near Blue Springs, Renovated Pet-Friendly Backyard!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy High Springs Retreat Near Blue Springs, Renovated Pet-Friendly Backyard! located?

Situated in High Springs, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of High Springs City Hall, High Springs Community Theater and High Springs Library Branch. High Springs Museum and Catherine Taylor Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha M.

We LOVED our time at this cozy retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding location close to everything. Tiny town of high Springs has many many fun places to go especially the brewery and the pizza joint across the street.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, beautiful antique house and completely dog friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tafari a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time. We can to enjoy the springs ended up enjoying the ! Great backyard for hiding Easter eggs for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was welcoming and great communication.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james j

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The home was exactly as advertised. Very clean. Backyard was perfect, our dogs loved it! Shawn was a great host. The close proximity to downtown was perfect for our daily walks. Lots to explore and enjoy.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute older house
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffanie G.

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

Amazing Cottage

Cozy little cottage and even better hospitality from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming old (circa 1899) cottage in the heart of High Springs, it was the ideal place to stay while visiting family. We made good use of the outdoor grille, the gas fire pit and even the mini putt golf green. The teenagers enjoyed the 2 big screens for video gaming.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottage was very clean, cute and well stocked. The neighborhood is very close to downtown, very quiet, and felt safe. Excellent A/C! The photos are all accurate- the place is super cute.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren N.

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

Short Springs trip

My husband and I along with kids enjoyed the coziness of the home with all of the special details. Host is nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

London B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is the perfect location being so close to the springs and downtown! Shawn is incredibly accessible and helpful. He has all that you need right in the house and available. He is a thoughtful and generous owner. I wish all VRBO owners were like Shawn. We will be back again for our annual family springs adventure!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hugo l.

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

Spacious comfortable clean

Very spacious little place but very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super cute
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Great place

Very easy, turn key, excellent backyard space, no issues whatsoever. Owner very commutative to ensure your satisfaction.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A.

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

Cottage getaway for spring break

Amazing place! Loved the decor and the backyard was even better than depicted in the pictures. Easy to find and close to the quant, sweet town of high springs. We visit this area regularly and Will DEFINITELY be staying again. So happy we started off our spring break with such a nice place making fun memories with our kids
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

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

Cozy cottage

We enjoyed our stay at this cozy cottage so much! We loved the retro appliances, the quiet neighborhood, and especially the beautifully done backyard! The owner was extremely helpful and responsive!!! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandi H.

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

Charming, beautiful historic house

Beautifully renovated house, had everything we needed and more. Clean, well looked after and great communication with the manager. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl L.

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

Wonderful Holiday Stay

Wonderful location, home and backyard. Could not have asked for anything more perfect for my 2 week stay. Such a well thought out home and outside. Thank you for a great start to 2025!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard s.

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

Cute cottage

Nice
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry T.

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

Cute cottage!

We rented the cottage so we could be near the springs. We visited several of the beautiful springs and just loved the experience. We enjoyed everything about the cottage. Shawn really seems to go out of his way to make sure everything goes well. The cottage has everything you might need and is beautifully decorated. We loved it and recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizabeth H.

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

Great walking to town close drive to springs

Will return. House was comfortable. Well supplied. Fun happy house
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shalana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at the Cozy Retreat. It was perfectly located for all we needed and wanted to do. We Kayaked down the Itchetucknee River and spring hopped to 6 springs. My children and Nephew had a wonderful time. They really enjoyed the putt putt in the back yard. It had everything we needed. Thank you so much!
Itchetucknee River
Gilchrest Springs
Springs at Itchetucknee North Entrance
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Clean, quaint, and convenient

We were looking for a convenient place to stay while we were diving @ Ginnie Springs, and this house really fit the bill. Original painted floor in the foyer and retro-styled new appliances in the fully-equipped kitchen added to the charm. Just a short walk to downtown restaurants and easy access to SR340 to Ginnie Springs. Shawn is a great host, very attentive to our needs which were few because the house is so well-equipped. We will definitely stay here next time we're in High Springs!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexa B.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

About the host

Hosted by Shawn

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What makes this property unique

This Charming 126-year-old cottage is a historic home in High Springs.
She is nestled into a quiet neighborhood with all the amenities you and your family will need for a fun and easy vacation in this quaint and fun little town.

The main bedroom has a queen bed and opens into the dining area and the large bathroom. The second bedroom has a single and a double bed and opens to the living room, which has a sectional, two comfy chairs, and a 55"- SmartTV.

The very private, fully fenced-in backyard features an outdoor living area with comfy furniture, a gas fireplace, a BBQ grill, and dining for 5. The beautifully landscaped yard also boasts a two-hole putting green and is the perfect place for your four-legged family member to have some unsupervised space to explore.

You can stroll into town to visit the farmers market, antique shops, restaurants, and brewery. Then, you can relax in the beautiful backyard or screened-in porch and play a board game with your kids.

Whatever your desire, The Historic Springs Cottage will give you what you need on your country town holiday.

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