Confluence Cabin: Waterfront - Float the Ichetucknee right to our dock
CONFLUENCE: /kŏn′floo͞-əns/ noun 1. The place where two rivers, streams, or other continuously flowing bodies of water meet and become one.
The Confluence Cabin is a beautiful cedar home nestled where the Ichetucknee River pours into the Santa Fe. The sprawling 2 acre property has more than a full acre fenced in, making it the perfect spot for children to play on the tree swing and for dogs to run off leash. Grill out and eat every meal under the canopy of oak trees on our 400 sq ft deck. Rinse off in the outdoor shower. Bringing your personal boat or jet skis? The boat ramp is right down the street. There are also pontoon boat and jetski rentals nearby. The neighborhood is golf cart and side by side friendly, no 4 wheelers please.
At the cabin, you will enjoy the views from our resort style boardwalk, multiple docks and covered pavilion, which features a twin size bed swing overlooking the river. The year-round 73 degree pure spring water bubbling from the ground attracts friendly manatees and otters, along with hundreds of species of fish and birds. Cool off in the river with a swim (bring a snorkel) or fish until your bait or daylight runs out. The State Park across the highway offers float and kayak trips, swimming holes and even scuba diving in caves. Star gazing is absolutely breathtaking from the cabin. You can see all of the constellations.
HOST PRO TIP: Tube the Ichetucknee River over and over for free when you stay with us! Our cabin guests get free access to our community dock on the Ichetucknee where you can launch from, float 45 minutes and end right at our cabin dock. Your stay includes access to tubes, stand up pontoon paddle boards (2), regular kayaks, canoe (1), and the crystal clear glass bottom "manatee viewer" kayak (1).
The cabin itself is cozy and you will feel right at home. The upstairs has two bedrooms, one King and one Queen, as well as two bathrooms. The kitchen has all the essentials and the nearest grocery store is within 2 miles. NOTE FOR PARENTS: The downstairs bedroom is accessed from the EXTERIOR ONLY. It features one large room with four beds, a full bathroom, and large screened area (340 sq ft), as well as laundry room. The upstairs and downstairs can communicate via Alexa devices if desired. We have free WI-FI and all TVs are SmartTV/Firestick enabled for your streaming services. The house has loads of games inside and outside including a tree swing, floating river mat, Foosball, Nintendo 64, Cornhole, Croquet, a Bingo Wheel, Playing Cards, Zim Zam, Cribbage, Sand Toys, Board Games, as well as Books and Toys for younger kids.
Our area is a part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. Bird enthusiasts should expect to see a variety of water birds, American kestrel, northern bobwhite, eastern wild turkey, barred owl, red-headed woodpecker, Bachman’s sparrow and many more. Bring your binoculars and checklist when you visit!
*Please note that the river can rise. At times the water will be high enough to cover the dock and come into the yard. It's beautiful to see because the water is crystal clear. During a river rise boats and kayaks can be launched from the yard. You can check the river level at 3 Rivers by searching the internet for water dot weather dot gov.
RULES: No more than 10 people on property at any time. Day guests/visitors need prior approval and are subject to charges. Events must be approved by host and have a contract.
The VRBO member who books the reservation MUST be at the home each night.
Our cabin is in a quiet, HOA neighborhood. If a party is held or a music gets too loud, then you should expect to either see our neighbors or local authorities at the door. Our property manager lives down the road if needed for any reason. There are live streaming, exterior cameras on the property.
Maximum of 4 vehicles allowed on property at a time. NO 4 wheelers allowed.
3 dog limit at $35/per dog, per stay. Well behaved dogs only, no puppies. Within the week of your stay, please message host brand name of the flea medicine used and date given.
Don’t forget to bring your firewood and life jackets.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
$35/per dog, per stay
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Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check Out is at 11:00am.
A fee of $25/hour will start at 11:15am.
Strip all beds that were used, along with the towels and put them downstairs in the washing machine.
Load + start dishwasher
Please do not leave perishable food behind
Put garbage in cans under stairs
Make sure gate key is returned
Make sure the kayaks are upside down on rack
Turn off lights
Turn the air to 78 degrees (when cooling). Set the air to 68 (when heating).
Lock sliding glass doors
To lock the front door, pull the door tight and hit the lock button
Close the gate when you depart
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
20 mph speed limit on the neighborhood dirt roads.
Important information
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Property # 3840828vb
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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Long-term renters welcome
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
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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and hunting.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Suwannee River - 15 min drive - 18.8 km
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 32 min drive - 29.7 km
Ginnie Spring - 36 min drive - 34.0 km
Restaurants
The Package Shack - 13 min drive
Subway - 14 min drive
Hungry Howies Pizza - 14 min drive
Farm Stand - 9 min drive
The Collective - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Confluence Cabin: Waterfront - Float the Ichetucknee right to our dock pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Confluence Cabin: Waterfront - Float the Ichetucknee right to our dock?
As of 10 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Confluence Cabin: Waterfront - Float the Ichetucknee right to our dock on 5 Dec, 2026 start from S$543, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Confluence Cabin: Waterfront - Float the Ichetucknee right to our dock?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Confluence Cabin: Waterfront - Float the Ichetucknee right to our dock?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Confluence Cabin: Waterfront - Float the Ichetucknee right to our dock?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Confluence Cabin: Waterfront - Float the Ichetucknee right to our dock located?
This family-friendly Branford holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps away from Santa Fe River, Fort White Wildlife and Environmental Area and Ichetucknee River. Ichetucknee Springs State Park is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Perfect family getaway for our family and two dogs. We loved being able to float down the ichetucknee and end right at our dock. Sitting in the dock swing and on the back deck was our favorite spots. We saw so many deer and had fun watching a family of hawks from the back deck. Our cabin had all the essentials and our host was very responsive to any questions we had. Would definitely stay here again.
This property had almost everything you would possibly need especially in the kitchen while enjoying your vacation. The river was low but we enjoyed it along with our 3 dogs. Beautiful place.
We had a great experience. Even saw 2 manatees off the dock!We used the kayaks. Had a local service to pick us up and drop us off at the head springs we kayaked back to the house.Loved the property! And the host! We come to this area every year and We will definitely rent again!
Perfect family vacation spot. Had everything you’ll need and more! There were plenty of games and outdoor activities. Loved the views and our time exploring the river. Our dogs had a blast running around the fenced in yard. Fun for all. Will be coming back!
A perfect stay for a cozy family get-away! Gorgeous river front views and fun amenities. Our favorite part was floating down the river straight up to the dock. This was the perfect stay to get out of the city life for a few days.
The cabin had everything we needed for a relaxing stay. We had so much fun and are looking forward to coming back
Mallory U.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Erika S.
15 Feb, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
it was a great experience we had everything there, we didnt have to worry about anything except the food and drinks. we had so much fun there and we wouldn’t definitely recommend
The location cannot be beat for anyone into kayaking. Not a fancy house but fine for lodging. Good communication by owner. Nice deck and boardwalk to River.
We had a great time enjoying the beautiful water & springs. The house was clean & provided just about everything You could need. Small grocery store not far from the property to stock up on provisions. The property & small "beach" was absolutely perfect for the dogs too!
It was an amazing and tranquil stay. The place was beautiful and had everything we needed. Be sure and utilize the kayaks and float down the gorgeous Ichetucknee!! We had a blast!!
We had a really great family vacation at Right on the River as well as visiting with old friends downriver. The house was perfect for our family and the waterfront area, dock, rope swing and swim pad kept the kids busy for hours. We would definitely stay again.
This was our second time staying at Melissa’s place and it was just was wonderful this time as it was last time! The house is clean and has all the items you need to enjoy your stay (all kitchen items possible, floats, plenty of towels, etc.) Looking forward to our next trip there!
Perfect location. Easy access to float the Ichetucknee river or enjoy swimming off the dock in the Santa Fe river. The house was very cozy and the teen boys loved having their own space downstairs. Host was very quick to respond. We will definitely book again.
We love being at the river and owning the cabin is a dream come true for our family. We float, kayak and paddle board on the Ichetucknee daily when we visit.
Why they chose this property
We love walking and biking down the dirt roads under the canopy of oaks and the sound of our dog and kids running down the dock. Our family is joyful at the cabin. The property settles my soul and puts me into complete relax mode. It is so fun and exhilarating to jump in the river. Grilling breakfast, lunch and dinner outside and enjoying the incredible views never gets old.
What makes this property unique
It's 2 acres of beautiful trees and water views. The cabin has multiple docks and is across the highway from the tube launch at Ichetucknee Springs State Park. Incredible location. You can tube for up to 4 hours right to our private dock.
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